[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader.Test Point | For Newbs | 18th Jan 13

[TheLostOne]

When your phone is manufactured before 12W11 you should be able to unlock the bootloader and the SIM lock for a price.
I've asked here for recommendations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372397

 

[becker28757]

hi i have Xperia mini and i think i overheat:crying:the phone by hair-dryer to remove the sticker .
is there any way to repair my phone by my self ?

 

[mas-aa]

Hi is there a method to relock the bootloader after unlocking it using testpoint method?

 

[TechExhibeo]

Hi is there a method to relock the bootloader after unlocking it using testpoint method?

Just read previous comments of these thread for ur answer

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[mas-aa]

Just read previous comments of these thread for ur answer

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I got it. Just press the restore button on S1tool. Thanks

 

[Scr0w]

Hi, where can one get a wire like that?

 

[TechExhibeo]

Hi, where can one get a wire like that?

That is not any special wire its just a copper wire that is insulated....
U can ask in any electrical repair shop for this much

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[Scr0w]

That is not any special wire its just a copper wire that is insulated....
U can ask in any electrical repair shop for this much

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Oh it doesn't look like copper. A wire from a broken headphones would work too?

 

[TechExhibeo]

Oh it doesn't look like copper. A wire from a broken headphones would work too?

Brother can't say abt it...
Just get any piece of insulated wire from market...

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[sajokj]

Tried many times on Walkman. s1tool -> Pin on Test point then Once I connect the usb cable to Laptop (Win7) then the progress bar just hangs. Nothing happend.

 

[delacruzivancarlo25]

how about dor window xp?

 

[sony_84]

can this method be used for xperia 2012 ? such as xperia v ?
thanks in advance

 

[TechExhibeo]

can this method be used for xperia 2012 ? such as xperia v ?
thanks in advance

No mate this is only for 2011 phones mdpi
U have to try official method

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[kritikalmynd]

Quick question. When trying to install the drivers it says that their is no signature blah blah blah , tries to install and fails. how do i disable sig enforcement??

 

[TechExhibeo]

Quick question. When trying to install the drivers it says that their is no signature blah blah blah , tries to install and fails. how do i disable sig enforcement??

I think u are unlocking the BL in windows 8
Try on windows 7..
It will work
I didn't find this sol. Of signature issue im windows,8

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[vivi suzanna]

I`m sorry if this question has answered before. Can we do test point on ics?

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[mihahn]

I`m sorry if this question has answered before. Can we do test point on ics?

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Yes, it's no matter of the firmware version (as far as I know)

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[TechExhibeo]

I`m sorry if this question has answered before. Can we do test point on ics?

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Yes, it's no matter of the firmware version (as far as I know)

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Yaa @mihahn is rite
Fw doesn't matter

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[Ents16]

can i use this method? my sony lww says bootloader allowed: No

 

[TechExhibeo]

can i use this method? my sony lww says bootloader allowed: No

Sorry brother u can't....
U need to unlock the network or sim unlock
N u have to pay for unlocking the bl.... As far as i knw

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