[REF][GUIDE][05.05.12]Rooting,BL unlocking,Recovery,Kernel installation[Noob's guide]
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Hey guys, if the status of my bootloader says bootloader unlock allowed no. Can i unlock it using the test point method or the free s1 tool or do i need the paid s1 tool?
Guys can anybody post a video tutorial on unofficial unlochking........i'm really confused between the test point and ground and when to attach the usb cable and disconnect and how to know its in test point mode.......my phone is 2 days old.....i'm scared if it bricks 
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wat happens if i hold the wrong test point....will it be indicated in the program.....will it be a hard brick??
so is the reason i've indicated everything with clear pictures in the first post
Instead only one person,have 2 persons for unlocking.one to connect the test point and other to connect usb cable to pc.This way there is no way you can mess it up and very easy to unlock.5 mins work
And don't mistake the test point as you can brick the phone.This is the correct test point 
use a circuit wire to connect test point to battery - point
i waited for my friend to buy his neo v now that he has we are about to do the testpoint procedure on both of our phones. i have some questions tho ..
1.the order of things (as guided from 1st post) is:
-turn off phone, remove battery cover, remove testpoint cap.
-start s1tool, connect the phone in flash mode (holding BACK when connecting via USB)
-connect testpoint (battery negative connector on phone !!NOT THE MINUS OF THE BATTERY!! -- wire with paperclip -- testpoint dot)
-hold BACK button and connect the USB while testpoint IS CONNECTED. (remove testpoint here or later?)
-(install drivers if needed, i connected the phone in flash mode BEFORE i did testpoint procedure so the drivers are installed when I DO THE PROCEDURE AND DONT HAVE TO INSTALL THEM IN MID OPERATION)
-(is this the right driver: SEMC Flash Device, driver version 2.2.0.5, dirver provider Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, date 04.05.2010)
-press Patch SEMCBoot button in s1tool.
-the s1tool does its magic and tells when to remove testpoint (that is few seconds)
-done. u have testpoint unlocked bootloader, witch keeps DRM keys and can be relocked via the restore button in s1tool (just connect the phone in flash mode and press restore)
so....
-do we do this with battery in or out? on pics i dont see any battery arround so i guess its with batery out.
-will i be able to update via pc companion / SEUS?
-am i right about the order of things?
thx alot and i hope this will help alot more ppl.
1.the order of things (as guided from 1st post) is:
-turn off phone, remove battery cover, remove testpoint cap.
-start s1tool, connect the phone in flash mode (holding BACK when connecting via USB)
-connect testpoint (battery negative connector on phone !!NOT THE MINUS OF THE BATTERY!! -- wire with paperclip -- testpoint dot)
-hold BACK button and connect the USB while testpoint IS CONNECTED. (remove testpoint here or later?)
-(install drivers if needed, i connected the phone in flash mode BEFORE i did testpoint procedure so the drivers are installed when I DO THE PROCEDURE AND DONT HAVE TO INSTALL THEM IN MID OPERATION)
-(is this the right driver: SEMC Flash Device, driver version 2.2.0.5, dirver provider Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, date 04.05.2010)
-press Patch SEMCBoot button in s1tool.
-the s1tool does its magic and tells when to remove testpoint (that is few seconds)
-done. u have testpoint unlocked bootloader, witch keeps DRM keys and can be relocked via the restore button in s1tool (just connect the phone in flash mode and press restore)
so....
-do we do this with battery in or out? on pics i dont see any battery arround so i guess its with batery out.
-will i be able to update via pc companion / SEUS?
-am i right about the order of things?
thx alot and i hope this will help alot more ppl.
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You need to pay to someone who have setool.
---------- Post added at 07:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 PM ----------
@Gjole86: I guess you mean post #2, and I suggest you read it again, as you didn't read it, at least not good enough
Where do you see it says flashmode? Where do you see you need to hold back? Or that you need to connect phone before pressing Patch SEMCBoot? Only if you want to install drivers before you start with procedure, but even than you need to disconnect before you start with all unlock procedure.
Anw, check that thread vimjam put in that post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
And download drivers(actually entire s1tool) from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22521932&postcount=38
yes using the latest version v4 but tried with v3 also getting the same error
build number is 4.0.2.A.0.62
And while you were at the post of DooMLoRD's tool, you haven't noticed this line
at the beginning?
And while you were at the post of DooMLoRD's tool, you haven't noticed this line
at the beginning?
hmmm i've just noticed now
anyways thanx mate.......my phone came with 0.62 update .......bought the phone 2 days ago......seems like i have to wait till the ics update......have any idea wen is the ics update rolling out for neo v??
Search the forums, there is a way
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
HIT THE F'ING SEARCH BUTTON
peace
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
HIT THE F'ING SEARCH BUTTON
peace
You need to pay to someone who have setool.
---------- Post added at 07:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 PM ----------
@Gjole86: I guess you mean post #2, and I suggest you read it again, as you didn't read it, at least not good enough
Where do you see it says flashmode? Where do you see you need to hold back? Or that you need to connect phone before pressing Patch SEMCBoot? Only if you want to install drivers before you start with procedure, but even than you need to disconnect before you start with all unlock procedure.
Anw, check that thread vimjam put in that post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
And download drivers(actually entire s1tool) from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22521932&postcount=38
thanks man ill add this up...
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(For unlocked Bootloaders)
RootXperia.zip or SU method
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