Unlock Xperia Ray Boot Loaders Without lossing DRM data

[hansip87]

@veimus, have u tried to update from seus to .62 firmware with this method? I'm not brave enough unfortunately..

Sent from my ST18i using XDA App

 

[19alchemist78]

I thought you can't as mine was sim locked to o2 and I couldn't unlock mine without sim unlocking it. I had to pay unfortunately.

Sent from my ST18i using xda premium

I don't know what will happens to phones who are locked to carriers if they unlocked their bootloader.

Mine is Open Line.

 

[Hogwarts]

Will this work on CDMA R800X?

If there is a chance I will test it . thanks

 

[veimus]

@veimus, have u tried to update from seus to .62 firmware with this method? I'm not brave enough unfortunately..

Sent from my ST18i using XDA App

this soft is not available for Xperii Ray

Available firmware:
4.0.1.A.0.283
4.0.2.A.0.42
4.0.2.A.0.58
4.0.A.2.368
*-list from WotanServer

 

[hansip87]

this soft is not available for Xperii Ray

Available firmware:
4.0.1.A.0.283
4.0.2.A.0.42
4.0.2.A.0.58
4.0.A.2.368
*-list from WotanServer

Thanks but I already take some bravery and at last, i updated the firmware to .62 from SEUS (at least in Indonesia). And this method indeed does not brick the phone, i confirm that..

 

[ko93]

if i use this method for unlock bootloader i'll loose the warranty but, the phone doesn't say that is unlocked, so with original rom i can send phone for repair. right?


i'm sorry for my bad english

 

[hansip87]

if i use this method for unlock bootloader i lost the warranty but, the phone doesn't say that is unlocked, so with original rom i can send phone for repair. right?


i'm sorry for my bad english

Well, if you want to talk in strict manner, yes it will void your warranty. But for the uninformed, it won't be recognized by them and warranty might still apply.

 

[jjdoctor]

I want to try this method but i have few questions which I would appreciate if someone answers

1. What are drawbacks of this method other than warranty as my Ray it's unwarranted already?

2. How do i check after this method that my bootloader is now unlocked..m

3. By this method, my Ray would be free to use both custom Roms and OTA updates? It's like a universal king then?

4. If somehow Sony fixes this exploit in ICS updates, is there anyway to remove this and revert to stock state to download OTAs

 

[hansip87]

1. Drawbacks:
   - Must do it on hardware,
   - No method of 'relock' (but since the phone thinks that it is still locked, case closed)
2. Try to flash aire's kernel at 4pda.ru rom/kernel thread. If you're able to flash it, it is unlocked. And then recheck by dialing *#*#7378423#*#*->Service Info->Configuration->Rooting Status. If it is written 'unlock allowed: yes' then it's ok.
3. Yup
4. Don't know about that. but AFAIK SEUS will only change the ROM and the Kernel. You don't have to revert back to stock state, because with the latest update from SE, this method is untouched by SEUS and the OTA update is successful (for me at least) and i still able to flash any kernel i want.

 

[zettto]

Hi,

My phone is carrier unlocked, bought from a HK seller on eBay.

Are all Xperia Rays sold in the market bootloader locked?

Is there a chance that mine is bootloader unlocked?
If yes, how can I know my bootloader status (locked or unlocked)?

(Dialing *#*#7378423#*#* tells me that it is allowed to unlock...)

 

[hansip87]

Hi,

My phone is carrier unlocked, bought from a HK seller on eBay.

Are all Xperia Rays sold in the market bootloader locked?

Is there a chance that mine is bootloader unlocked?
If yes, how can I know my bootloader status (locked or unlocked)?

(Dialing *#*#7378423#*#* tells me that it is allowed to unlock...)

If you buy second hand yes there is a chance. Otherwise no, you got locked bootloader.

Carrier unlocked is not the same thing as bootloader unlocked. if you got carrier locked, you must unlock the carrier lock first with paid software.

To make sure whether your phone is unlocked or not with test method, try flashing the kernel with your fastboot. If it still locked, it will not allow you to flash it.

 

[kiwiBratwurst]

Anyone used the Repair feature in S1tool yet? Just wondering if it works.. one site I saw said it "should work" and that you dont need to use testpoint to repair bootloader (Relock) so it would just be plug in fastboot mode.. but anyone actually tried?

Also wanna know if anyone has done an OTA update or with SEUS/PC companion with their bootloaders unlocked with this method.. I mean actually done it.. I've heard from heaps of people that this also "Should" work but havn't found anyone who has actually done it.

Cheers
Kiwi

 

[hansip87]

Anyone used the Repair feature in S1tool yet? Just wondering if it works.. one site I saw said it "should work" and that you dont need to use testpoint to repair bootloader (Relock) so it would just be plug in fastboot mode.. but anyone actually tried?

Also wanna know if anyone has done an OTA update or with SEUS/PC companion with their bootloaders unlocked with this method.. I mean actually done it.. I've heard from heaps of people that this also "Should" work but havn't found anyone who has actually done it.

Cheers
Kiwi

I do have experience receiving OTA from .42 to .62 with unlocked bootloader (with this method ofc). And it worked right away.

About repair button, i haven't tried that but without any issue with OTA update, relock is kinda unnecessary..

 

[zoorba]

i tried to unlock bootloader by testpoint method. i connected the pin to test point but then my phone don't turn on. no reaction
what can i do?

 

[kiwiBratwurst]

I do have experience receiving OTA from .42 to .62 with unlocked bootloader (with this method ofc). And it worked right away.

About repair button, i haven't tried that but without any issue with OTA update, relock is kinda unnecessary..

That's great news! I'm slowly sifting through all the forums and working out myth from fact.. There is so much rubbish on here about bootloaders! Thanks for your help!

Kiwi

Sent from my MT15i using xda premium

 

[jjdoctor]

I don't understand in guide .. Where do we insert battery? Or we don't need battery to be inserted?

 

[hansip87]

I don't understand in guide .. Where do we insert battery? Or we don't need battery to be inserted?

Insert battery after the whole process is done.

 

[jjdoctor]

Insert battery after the whole process is done.

Oh ۔ This means my phone will be detected by PC without battery?

Secondly, can't i use two nails or needles and join them together with copper wire to make it act like test point?
I mean it's basically connecting point 1 with point 2... so why is a USB shield used in method two?

And the same USB shield connected with wire will be inserted in USB port of phone connected too PC?

 

[hansip87]

Oh ۔ This means my phone will be detected by PC without battery?

Yes the phone without battery is recognized by USB power alone as ZEUS Flash Device. Point is, Keep battery AWAY while doing this.

Secondly, can't i use two nails or needles and join them together with copper wire to make it act like test point?
I mean it's basically connecting point 1 with point 2... so why is a USB shield used in method two?

And the same USB shield connected with wire will be inserted in USB port of phone connected too PC?

No you just need a straightened paperclip, and connect between testpoint to negative pin of battery connector (since battery is not present so you can connect the testpoint to battery connector on phone). No need to bind wire to USB cable. Remember, only test point and negative pin that is needed.

 

[jjdoctor]

Ok I have done all preliminary things... installing drivers etc etc..

Now a problem..

When I Run st1Tools, it say remove cable, battery and then attact test points and plug in USB again...

I Attached test points and Plugged in USB and Clicked Test Points Ready.. But the problem is that its not showing Processing....... how much time it takes to show up that? I waited one minute but I could see only the Bottom bar on st1tools moving... its not showing Processing...