Guide to Root, Bootloader Unlock, and more with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo. When a phone gets rooted, things can go a little haywire. The guide to get root is separate from the guide to unlock. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo users can now smile as in this article we will check out on how to unlock the boot loader. This will ensure that you will be able to install the custom ROMs as well as root the phone too. Please note that in the process of this the warranty of the device will be lost, the.

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Unlock Bootloader Mode SONY ERICSSON Xperia Neo MT15i The bootloader is basically a set of code which runs before the operating system. The manufacturers usually lock this mode to keep you away from installing custom ROM. The following tutorial explains how to unlock the bootloader on your phone. All steps are based on the tutorial published in the Videos section.

If you unlock the bootloader, you may void the warranty of your phone. We recommend backup your phone’s data before starting unlocking the bootloader which will wipe the data stored on your cell phone. Please be aware of the consequences and risks that may be result of the following operation. If the device is off, hold down the Power key for a short while. Then open the following and select your Xperia model from the list located at the bottom of the page.

Afterwards input the following code into phone's dialer:.#.#7378423#.#. In the next step select Service Info.

From the avaiable options choose Configuration. If the Bootloader unclock allowed says Yes, then you may continue the tutorial. In other case when the Bootoloader is set as No or Status is missing you cannot accomplish unlocking your phone by this method. Next, click Continue button in order to move to the next step. In the appropriate input field enter your email address and confirm the terms & conditions of the whole operation.

Then open the confirmation email and click the uniqe link to proceed. After that, you ought to input your IMEI number and accept the appropriate terms & conditions. In the next subpage should appear the detailed steps exactly matched to your phone. You may accomplish the whole operation by doing these instructions.

The Bootloader has just been unlocked. Source: developer.sonymobile.com.

How to unlock Learn all the steps in how to unlock your boot loader.By unlocking the boot loader, it’s possible to put custom ROMs on your Xperia™ device. However, we recommend standard users not to unlock the boot loader, as it is not needed. We are proud to deliver great software experiences through our rigorously tested and official software releases. If you are not familiar with the risks involved, you should not proceed further. Voiding the warranty If you unlock the boot loader, you may void the warranty of your device and/or any warranty from your operator. See your device’s warranty statement for details. Additionally, due to the modified device software, Sony’s repair network will likely have to replace key components before it can properly test, repair and verify your device using our repair tools and software.

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Consequently, if Sony performs a warranty repair, Sony will likely charge you a significant service fee for the additional costs caused by your modification of the software. Risks Please be aware that Sony cannot guarantee the full functionality, and will not be responsible, for any unsigned custom ROM being flashed to your device after the boot loader is unlocked. An unsigned custom ROM may not have gone through the thorough tests that we run for each device and software version that we release. Also, a custom ROM might not work properly on your device, and certain functions and offerings may cease to work. The performance of the device might also be affected, and you may damage your device permanently. In worst case, unlocking the boot loader will cause physical injuries or material damage, for example, due to the device overheating.

Certain pre-loaded content on your device may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys. For high-end devices running recent software versions, for instance Xperia Z3, the removal of DRM security keys may affect advanced camera functionality. For example, noise reduction algorithms might be removed, and performance when taking photos in low-light conditions might be affected. The secure user data partition may also become inaccessible, and you will not be able to get any more official software upgrades if you unlock the boot loader.

After unlocking your device, you should not enable My Xperia (found in the settings menu under security on some devices running Android 5.0) as this might cause the device to malfunction. Preparations Before you proceed to unlock the boot loader of your device, you should do a complete back-up of the system. Unlocking the boot loader will trigger a factory reset that erases all device settings, user data, third-party applications and associated data from the device’s hardware storage. If your device, or part of your device, is encrypted, the keys used for decryption might also be erased, leaving contents cryptographically inaccessible. Pre-installed Sony applications and data stored on removable storage (such as a micro SD card) will not be affected. The factory reset will return the device to the condition it was in when shipped from the factory. In addition, if you have enabled My Xperia, this function must be turned off before you can unlock your device.

If you have read and understood the above information, you may start unlocking your device below. What Xperia™ device models are supported? Please see the list of and note it will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases (depending on operator restrictions). You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below: Will I have root access after unlocking the boot loader? No, unlocking the bootloader will only allow you to install a custom ROM.

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To gain root access you need to use a custom ROM that permits root access. You may be able to find such a custom ROM on either the, or the website. Will unlocking the boot loader void my device and/or operator warranty?

For more information about warranty issues, please read the full text on the ‘Start tab’ of this page. What additional software is required to unlock the boot loader? When unlocking the boot loader, you will need to have the offical Android SDK installed. This is because you will be using the Fastboot tool found in the Android SDK. If you run Windows, you will also need to install a custom USB driver in order to connect your device to your computer.

Detailed information will be given in the final step of the unlocking process. Are there any known issues when unlocking the boot loader?

When you select a device, any known issues for that device will be displayed. In addition, the following generic issues have been reported:. Some users have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades. Therefore we do not recommend users to accept over the air upgrades, after having unlocked the boot loader. For additional information, check out the for hints and tips from the community. Will I lose any data or settings when unlocking the boot loader?

Unlocking the boot loader will trigger a factory reset that erases all device settings, user data, third-party applications and associated data from the device’s hardware storage. Find out more in the Preparations section on the Unlock boot loader start page. If I change my mind later on, is there any way to restore my device? Once you have unlocked the boot loader, you will not be able to revert the device back to a locked or original state or restore the DRM security keys. You can however use the to flash a generic Sony ROM, although it will not receive automatic software upgrades. How many devices can I unlock through this service?

There is no limit, however the amount of unlock codes you can request within a certain time frame is limited. Is it possible to unlock a large batch of devices in one go? If you belong to an organisation or a company that have purchased a large number of Sony devices, it may be possible receive multiple unlock codes at once. If you have such a request, please send an email to developer.worldatsonymobile.com (replace at with @).

Describe your use case and provide us with contact details. We will then evaluate it and get back to you with more information. I have a question not covered here.

Where do I go? We do not offer any official support when unlocking the boot loader. However, for general questions and discussions, visit this thread at the XDA Forums. Please note that these are external forums, not run by Sony. I have not received a confirmation email after entering my email address. What should I do?

It may take some time to receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please try using a different email address, preferably gmail. Also be sure to check your spam/junk folders, and look for the email from a computer and not from a phone.