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Unlocking your Bootloader - Paid Service

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http://forum.xda-developers.com – (Hi MODs - first off, i am not sure if i am breaking any rules by posting this here. if i am - kindly delete the thread and accept my apologies. the reason i am posting this here is because there are a lot of XS and close variants of the device asking me via PM of i am seeing some thread where they are requesting for info on how to unlock the bootloader for the Xperia 2012 line up) (I will be sharing how i got my phone (Xperia Acro HD SO-03D) SIM-unlocked and Bootloader status changed from "unlocked allowed = no" to "... = yes") Disclaimer : This is a paid service. i (HowTos)

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Submitted by funckax on 07/22/2012 – Made popular on 07/22/2012

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First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step.

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Okay, im new at this android stuff and im gonna say "sorry for my bad english" before i start to write it.

I just unlocked the bootloader and i did setup the "Advanced Stock ICS Kernel"

The Superuser app works great. (I think i might open root access(And thats what my purpose to do all that things.))

But, i just wanted to ask some questions.

Recently got an R800at from ebay that was unlocked (first ever smartphone, woo).

SONY XPERIA TIPO

Specifications

3.2" TFT touchscreen with 262k colours @ 320 x 480 px CPU: 800mhz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor RAM: 512mb Original OS: Android 4.0.4 Camera: 3.2-megapixels

HOW TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER: Refer to this official Sony guide (WARNING!