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Unlocking the bootloader

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Uliwooly
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Unlocking the bootloader

http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/

It is possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of Sony Ericsson Android™ phone models from 2011 and onwards.

Please note that you may void the warranty of your phone if you unlock the boot loader. Sony Ericsson can then no longer guarantee the full functionality of your phone, and will not be responsible for any unsigned custom software being flashed to the phone after the boot loader is unlocked. Certain functions in your phone might cease to work, and performance might not be ideal. You might also damage your phone permanently. In the worst case, unlocking the boot loader will cause physical injuries or material damage, for example, due to the phone overheating.

Certain content on your phone may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys and the secure user data partition while unlocking the boot loader.

Therefore, you should only unlock the boot loader of your phone if you are an advanced user with good knowledge of the technology and risks involved. We strongly recommend that standard users NOT unlock the boot loader, as it is not needed. We are proud to deliver great phone experiences through our rigorously tested and official software releases.

See the Which phones-page to see what phone models are supported by this service.

If you are fully aware of the risks involved, and have a deep knowledge about these technologies, continue to the unlock boot loader instructions page.

Start unlocking the boot loader

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Why would I want to unlock the bootloader?

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Uliwooly
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you don't have to, its only recomended to users who want to customized their phone even further.

kunal_r
Visitor

I cant seem to be able to unlock the bootloader.

Am using a mini pro, pressing and holding volume up key and connecting usb doesnt do anything.

Just trying to unlock the bootloader to install a custom ROM.

anyhelp will be apprciated .

thanks

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Uliwooly
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check this

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions

are you allowed to unlock it?

kunal_r
Visitor

hi,

i did have a look on the link u specified.

after the second step on the link, the phone says bootloader unlock allowed - no

is there another way to unlock it?

mauri1990
Visitor

i want unlock my xperia mini pro but is 12w19 and say "bootloader allowed no".in the company of my phone say " we don´t idea of bootloader"