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Ok viewers i have come across many people who want to unlock their bootloader but find it very difficult to do it. There are 2 ways in which a user can unlock bootloader :
1. Unofficial way :- This requires using of a wire and a pin to unlock bootloader using testpoint method. This method preserves the DRM files, but a slip of hand can cause the phone to brick(not able to boot). That is why I dont recommend that.
2.Official way:- Official way is easy, you have to do some manual work which requires using cmd(command prompt) etc. However you lose your DRM files in this method and you cannot update your cell OTA(over the air) or via PCC.
I am going to show you an easy way to unlockbootloader without even having to visit sony website. The developers at xda (quangnhut123) have done a wonderfull job of making a small 4.63mb software which does everything for you from just a click of button
[Warning : This tool will automatically get unlock code and unlock your phone before you flash custom kernel to root and install CWM. If you want to update firmware by SEUS, PC Companion or Update Manager in your phone(OTA). Please relock bootloader]
Features:
- Automatically get the unlock code from Sony Ericsson website within 10 seconds after entering the IMEI code.
- Automatically fully unlock the bootloader without the need of any command line.
- Support flashing .IMG boot file, .SIN kernel to change the kernel to install CWM or root the phone with the corresponding IMG file.
- Support flashing .FTF file with Flashtool core libs
- Support Relock Bootloader
Steps :
- From your phone dial pad, press *#06# to get the IMEI code.
- Open the program. Enter the 14-digit IMEI code into the first text box.
- Press the Get Unlock Code button. You will see your unlock code in the Unlock Code box.
- Turn off the phone and hold MENU(button to the right of Home) and connect the USB cable to the computer. If the LED light turn blue that means the phone is now on Fastboot mode.
- The computer will automatically install the driver. If the driver can't be recognized, please install the following tool : http://www.mediafire.com/?b6lc32yaq2zo77n .
When installing, remember to choose drivers for fastboot and Flashmode! Just hit Install Anyway if Windows ask you to install the drivers!
- After finishing the installation, click the Unlock BL button. The program will automatically unlock your bootloader!
- If you want to flash any custom kernel to install CWM or root your phone, double click on third text box and select your .IMG or .SIN file. Click Flash to flash the custom kernel.
- If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Modeand then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file. Turn off the phone and hold Volume Down and connect the USB cable to the computer. If the
LED light turn green that means the phone is now on Flash mode. . Click Flash to flash your FTF relock file.
- If you want to flash .FTF file do as above but uncheck Relock BL. We have on more Option is Wipe Data / Cache use to Factory reset when flash new firmware ! If you only need to repair your phone please don't check Wipe Data /Cache.
Link : http://db.tt/mSUdIuj6
