OK I guess this is a real noobie question, but can I debrand my Xperia T without routing it?
I want to update to the latest sony JB update that I see is out on the sony site but it says my phone is up to date. Could this be because I am on UK Vodafone?
If so I would like to debrand from Vodafone to install this latest official update. I have apps that won't work if I am routed so can't go there.
Can I do this, and if so how please??
Many Thanks!
Flash the UK generic ftf that us in the general section using flashtool. This will debrand your phone without rooting but does change your firmware do has other side effects. The only way to stay on your firmware and demand will be to root the device
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There is no need to write a post saying thanks, it just gives us more to read.
If you want to thank anyone on xda just hit their thanks button, thats what it is for.
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Hi, I've started looking into rooting my T and started finding out if I could unlock my bootloader to start off with, when I saw that in my service info menu I can't unlock the bootloader... What can I do now? I would like to install custom kernels and ROMs but can't with this in place. I'm with o2, using the James bond edition. Any help please? Cheers!
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If the service menu says no, then you cannot unlock your bootloader,which means no custom kernels and that you are limited to custom ROMs that are stock based
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And there's no way around it? Is there no ftf that could enable it?
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They need Server and they are offline for a while and they don't know if they'll have access in the future, I have read from the_laser that guys are asking too much money...
I read somewhere that it was related to bring sim locked. If I sim unlock could that help?
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I read somewhere that it was related to bring sim locked. If I sim unlock could that help?
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i dont think so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896553
I know this is not for xperia t, but some loose connections are made between sim unlock and boatloader unlock allowed. I'll test it when coursework isn't so piled up, or if anyone else could test it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896553
I know this is not for xperia t, but some loose connections are made between sim unlock and boatloader unlock allowed. I'll test it when coursework isn't so piled up, or if anyone else could test it?
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Have fun,
1. you have to pay
2. you need a removable battey
if you have a removable battery good luck (But you have the LT30p, so no removable battery), but be careful, because if you get the wrong test point you will HARD brick your phone. And without knwong which is the test point.its all a guess
It says that newer models have the same unlock code nowadays. At any rate I'm afraid I can't test right now
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It says that newer models have the same unlock code nowadays. At any rate I'm afraid I can't test right now
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Stumbling block 1 with this method
How are you going to remove your battery to find the test point?
do you not think this would have already been tried...its already a method used on xda, I used it to unlock my neo (The free method).But on the T..how are you going to get the back off without specialist tools
What I'm going to do is first just SIM unlock and see the config menu to see if the unlock status has changed. I'm not going to interfere with the hardware. I might also ask my carrier why that's in place and if they can do anything about it. That's my plan so far... I don't know much about the programming of android but I presume that this is simply a value which is similar to Boolean; true or false, so would it not just be a matter of finding the relevant code and changing it? Like taking the (I'm assuming that this would be in system file maybe?) Files of a t with unlock allowed and comparing it to one with unlock denied? Or simply flashing a generic firmware which is unbranded? I only know a bit of visual basic, so sorry if this sounds stupid. I'm still a learner
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What I'm going to do is first just SIM unlock and see the config menu to see if the unlock status has changed. I'm not going to interfere with the hardware. I might also ask my carrier why that's in place and if they can do anything about it. That's my plan so far... I don't know much about the programming of android but I presume that this is simply a value which is similar to Boolean; true or false, so would it not just be a matter of finding the relevant code and changing it? Like taking the (I'm assuming that this would be in system file maybe?) Files of a t with unlock allowed and comparing it to one with unlock denied? Or simply flashing a generic firmware which is unbranded? I only know a bit of visual basic, so sorry if this sounds stupid. I'm still a learner
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If it was that simple, it would already be done. We have devs with EMMC access that can not do that yet, so a pleasent phone call to your carrier is not llikely to work.
Thanks for enquiring, and if you have any ideas please PM bin4ry or the_laser, they are the guys that are up to date with this,
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I can confirm that having the SIM lock removed by your carrier will not change the bootloader unlock status. Done this with my Xperia T skyfall edition being locked to o2, SIM unlock Code given by o2 but bootloader is still locked and not available to unlock
Just another note updated firmware but lock is still there, just encase anybody was thinking after updating it may have changed.
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In which case if anyone has any bright ideas feel free to share them. Thanks for testing though!
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Also could any lovely member create a comprehensive list of the roms for locked bootloaders and unlocked ones?
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Also could any lovely member create a comprehensive list of the roms for locked bootloaders and unlocked ones?
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Are you joking.
Follow the link in my signature to the all in one thread.
Locked bootloaders = stock baased roms only
Unlocked bootloaders = any rom
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I'm on the app so I can't see your Sig. I do apologise in that case. I'll check it out via my browser then.
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No problem. Its the first thread in the Q&A, in the stickies (You will need to press the sticky section if you are on the app)
So I found this post: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/01/debrand-your-xperia-z-tutorial/ look very nice and I would like to try it out. Then I found this ROM for my own country: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200945
Then I read the thread and saw people saying it would be easy to root it also without having a custom ROM. So i went to the recommenden post for it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Now I have one question: Does this unlock your bootloader? I want to be sure it doesnt! And when I update my phone again after I rooted it do I need to root again? (with rooting there doesn't come another rom over it in this case, right?)
Thank you for your time!
BTW I have an Sony Xperia Z C6603 branded by T-Mobile
Flashing stock firmwares or custom rom doesn't change bootloader status.
After updating you have to root again.
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Flashing stock firmwares or custom rom doesn't change bootloader status.
After updating you have to root again.
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Ok, thx. So when I use the root guide I actually flash my rom again? Or how does it work?
Sorry but i didn't understand what you mean?
Rooting guide is to root your phone so you can access system files,it's not like changing roms or flashing.
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Sorry but i didn't understand what you mean?
Rooting guide is to root your phone so you can access system files,it's not like changing roms or flashing.
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Ah like that. Just like changing permissions of the user or something. Like in Ubuntu the Super user. Thank you for your time!
hi,
i bought xperia z1 on ebay it was a demo phone and retail demo app video doesnt stop running, i factory reset and updates stil the same , can someone help me im stuck with it the seller doesnt reply back anymore.
Maybe flash generic firmware with flashtool?
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Maybe flash generic firmware with flashtool?
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please can you explain what is flashtool any link so i can learn how to use it , im a new android user .
Read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
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please can you explain what is flashtool any link so i can learn how to use it , im a new android user .
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ok i google it and downloading it , is it possible to flash the latest firmware 14.1.G.1.534.
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ok i google it and downloading it , is it possible to flash the latest firmware 14.1.G.1.534.
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Sure from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
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Sure from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
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Does flashing firmwares void warranty? Also does it have any effect on lets say the emic or flash storage on the phone? And lastly, isn't that 14.1.G.534 a prototype/journalist firmware?
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Does flashing firmwares void warranty? Also does it have any effect on lets say the emic or flash storage on the phone? And lastly, isn't that 14.1.G.534 a prototype/journalist firmware?
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You wont lose warranty by flashing firmwares,and no it wont affect the storage soon.
I don't know if .543 is for prototype,i don't have the phone yet.
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ok i google it and downloading it , is it possible to flash the latest firmware 14.1.G.1.534.
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hi,
i have flashtool and the firmware to flash but i still need the file device for flashtool , any idea were i can find it ? thanks
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45950925&postcount=79
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hi,
Try to press *#*#73556673#*#*
to stop it. Hope will help you.
Don't demo units have no cellular connectivity?
auto run killer
Down load autorun blockrr use non rooted basic mode click retail demo uninstall it with click and hold and when it fails wipe administrarors permissions. Worked for me
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Down load autorun blockrr use non rooted basic mode click retail demo uninstall it with click and hold and when it fails wipe administrarors permissions. Worked for me
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I know it's been a while you posted this, can you detail a bit more how to try this out ? Thank you.
Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Hi,
I was wondering when my unrooted Z1 will get a new android update. I live in UK. Anyone have any info?
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Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Oh sorry! Haha I'm on 4.2.2 at the moment. When do you think the UK will get a 4.3/4.4 update
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Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
Here is a video on how to do that:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Lewiswatson99 said:
No I don't want to void my warranty by rooting. I am just wondering when I might get the update. Thanks anyways for your helps
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Flashing with flashtool don't need root acces and it can't be detected.
You have to read before ask,you will have a reponse faster.
Read that ,if your Z1 is not on the list wait a week or two or flash with Flashtool
I would update through the PC companion. Many people seem to have encountered problems flashing with flashtool on this update. It was taking forever for the ota for me as well
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Only Sony and/or your provider can confirm that, but even then it would be nice if you could tell us what version are you on now? You don't even tell us that so how are we meant to help you......
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When the Z1 first announcement it come with 4.2.2 already. So if he ask for 4.3 or 4.4 that meant he on 4.2.2 already.
reminder, there is no UK generic unbranded FTFs yet...
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Why don't you just use Flashtool to get it to your phone using one of the available ftf's ?
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
The 4.3 is avaliable so if you use OTA or SEUS you get it.
As for rooting, it doesnt avoid your warranty unless you remove the root and install a clean version when you deliver the device for repair or replace it.
Only thing that avoid the warranty is unlocking the bootloader.
Keep your .257 rooted version and wait for a rooted locked version for 4.3.
Btw there will come a hotfix version in January (newer 4.3) for Z1.
4.4 will come April/May i think...
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Whether you use UK generic or any other generic one does not make a difference whatsoever, but it's up to you.
I have never encountered any problems when using Flashtool. Just make sure to use the most recent version.
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i've done my share of android modding/roms/etc.. however i like my region and stock rom the uk generic unbranded is and in turn would rather wait it out.. as hard as it is.. hehe.
You can check here scavenger-ch/sonyupdate/ (replace - with .)
Just got the update on my phone today, so no need to use the flash tool or root. Thanks guys anyways
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because there is NO UK Unbranded Generic.. and the official channels are my preferred route too.
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THere is,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Under C6903 Unbranded/Generic scroll down to C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic UK 1276-0875
this has been out for quite a few days now ...
Guys I have z1 with 4.2 and its locked on T-mobile. I tried zroot,360, and thirs chineese and I cant root it... Any idea?
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Guys I have z1 with 4.2 and its locked on T-mobile. I tried zroot,360, and thirs chineese and I cant root it... Any idea?
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You should really use the search button, there are 100's of threads about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
That should help. Good luck.
If the 4.2 you're talking about is 14.2.G.2.257, then it's unrootable. You need to downgrade to 534 and then root, then OTA to 257 and you will keep root.