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Root Bootloader unlock

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jaseuk

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So when I type in the following (from Sony's site)

Instructions

First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

mine says no.

Does this mean I won't be able to unlock my bootloader at all and thus not be able to root?

Cheers
 
i have an xperia s and i unlocked bootloader, so what do i do now im lost ... is it rooted now , im new to this root thing and im so confused
 
Hi ... sorry as am new in this world of android as I switch from iOS to Android ...

If I unlock my bootloader, does my Firmware 6.0.A.3.75 will still remain on my Xperia S or do I need to restore it again. As what I understand is ... everything on the memory will be wipeout except for the SD Card. What are files do I need to make it ready before Unlocking my BootLoader? I would appreciate if someone could give me the correct files that I need to restore and real step by step procedure on how to restore. Awaiting for real procedure. Tnx in advance
 
luckyguy11 said:
Hi ... sorry as am new in this world of android as I switch from iOS to Android ...

If I unlock my bootloader, does my Firmware 6.0.A.3.75 will still remain on my Xperia S or do I need to restore it again. As what I understand is ... everything on the memory will be wipeout except for the SD Card. What are files do I need to make it ready before Unlocking my BootLoader? I would appreciate if someone could give me the correct files that I need to restore and real step by step procedure on how to restore. Awaiting for real procedure. Tnx in advance
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Head over to xda for a complete guide ;)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188260
 
They are two seperate things, you need to unlock your bootloader to be able to then root your phone with either a prerooted system image or a rooted kernel ie doomlords kernel. Both of these can only be flashed once you have unlocked your bootloader ;)
 
Del1701 said:
They are two seperate things, you need to unlock your bootloader to be able to then root your phone with either a prerooted system image or a rooted kernel ie doomlords kernel. Both of these can only be flashed once you have unlocked your bootloader ;)
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now I know the difference between bootloader and root ...

yesterday had successfully flash the prerooted .75 on my unlock bootloader Xperia S LT26i ... but I cannot paste or copy a file on the system ... all failure ... am using the ES File Explorer ... any other suggestion (File Explorer) that I can use on my device? :D

Am trying to shift from Power Button to the Volume UP for screen unlock ...
 
Yep same here ;) just hope an easy root method comes out now as I don't really fancy unlocking my bootloader
 
when i go to unlock my bootloader it says my EMEI number is too long. I checked it by dialing *#06# and it is 1 number too long. :S
 
I don't think you use the first digit of your imei

Let me just go check ;)

Edit....... Just checked on xda on DoomLords sticky, he says that sometimes you don't need to enter the last digit of your imei.

Lucky I checked that lol
 
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