Hi friends.
I have a LT29i and when I tried to unlock it's booloader i faced the "NO" Obviously I searched all the internet for some weeks to know how to solve my problem, and the solutions I found were just about using Testpointers or paying to Wotan.
I gave up, but suddenly after playing a little with stock versions of ICS, I just looked again at my Services - Configurations and I found out my status now was 'YES'
This worked for me, I don't know if it's going to work with your device, but I found a way to unlock my bootloader and wanted to share with everybody. If your phone turns into a rock or start flying, I'm not responsible, don't blame me.
Cutting to chase:
1. Flash in Flashtool:
Xperia TX 7.0.A.1.307
[STOCK FIRMWARE] Xperia "TX" T29i_7.0.A.1.307_FTF
Check if you status is still "NO", if it's already "YES" just jump all the following steps and unlock your bootloader by Sony mode.
2. Root:
Use Bin4ry tool
3. Install Recovery for ICS:
Use this
4. Now, use your phone for some time, and check if the update to Xperia TX 7.0.A.3.197 appears in your phone via OTA (Configurations - About the Device - Software Update) . If it's its all ok the update will appear.
When the update shows, just download it. Before install do a reboot and install.
Let the phone do it's work ...
5. You must be now in a rooted 7.0.A.3.197 Stock ROM with Status "YES" -- So just unlock your bootloader by Sony official way.
I'm having not much free time in the last days, so in the next week, I'll make a more informative Thread with Links, and screenshots as I can,
good luck.
Hmmm, I am very dubious about this...
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gregbradley said:
Hmmm, I am very dubious about this...
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Hahahaha, I know it looks too simple for a problem like this, but worked for me, why wouldn't work with more people....
Unless there is a replacement S1 in the ftf, then it's horse feathers
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This thread should have been made today not yesterday, maybe the OP got his dates wrong
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gregbradley said:
This thread should have been made today not yesterday, maybe the OP got his dates wrong
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Or maybe he's on another time zone. I'm not sure how this forum handles the timing of posts.
I am actually bored enough to give this a shot.
the solutions I found were just about using Testpointers or paying to Wotan.
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also
You can unlock the bootloader with wotan?
If you find the wotan server online, from what I know it had not been online for 6 months
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mpiekp said:
Unless there is a replacement S1 in the ftf, then it's horse feathers
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It works!
AndroidHoneyComb said:
It works!
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I'm still skeptical about this. I want before and after proof
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good thing i didnt try this, the OP was talking about the TX.
Sv: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO to YES
Why is this thread not locked, April fools day was yesterday.
datagubben said:
Why is this thread not locked, April fools day was yesterday.
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Because this was posted before April fools meaning it isn't a joke??
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datagubben said:
Why is this thread not locked, April fools day was yesterday.
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And it started on the 31 march, not 1 april
Curiosity has the better of me, am downloading now
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mpiekp said:
Curiosity has the better of me, am downloading now
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Be sure to take some Screen shots of before and after, because I get the feeling not many people will beleive this
gregbradley said:
Be sure to take some Screen shots of before and after, because I get the feeling not many people will beleive this
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Flash an ftf-, make root, install CWM, wait for OTA and then you have unlocklable bootloader that can be unlocked.
Yes you are right, not many people will believe this.
Thats because it is total bollocks,I suggest this thread is reported and locked.
there is no change as suspected
Thread locked, will only get opened if OP can prove this really works.
Related
I found a new source in SONY Developer site:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/xperia-open-source-archives/open-source-archive-for-build-7-0-b-1-152/
Is this a new fw for T in future or what?
I hope not, because that is the firmware for the xperia TL (American AT&T) which has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked
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gregbradley said:
I hope not, because that is the firmware for the xperia TL (American AT&T) which has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked
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"Cannot" as in never? or is this something that may change in the future? Because I just received my phone in the mail today, and this locked bootloader is very disappointing. I might just return this phone if unlocking is not an attainable option for me.
NixHex131 said:
"Cannot" as in never? or is this something that may change in the future? Because I just received my phone in the mail today, and this locked bootloader is very disappointing. I might just return this phone if unlocking is not an attainable option for me.
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check the service menu. It will tell you if it allows you to unlock it or not. Its always worth a bit of reasearch about this before laying out £350 or getting into a 2 year contract....
Xperia Z new exploit works perfectly also on T, tested by me
Here the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
also Bin4ry included this exploit in his script (i used this): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Huge thanks to Goroh_kun!
I hope someone will try it on V. Can't wait to test later
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soncarl said:
I hope someone will try it on V. Can't wait to test later
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Tested with V and it works :victory:
what firmware .490 or .492?
soncarl said:
what firmware .490 or .492?
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I'm using firmware .490
soncarl said:
what firmware .490 or .492?
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works great on .490, .492 not tested
can someone PM me a download link? thanks
To what? If your want the link to bin4rys v21 then just file the links in the OP. Our look in the all in one thread
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Worked for me to. Xperia T locked bootloader
HI
I confirm correct operation of the Xperia T Jelly Bean Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.1.2) (1265-1620)
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It works for me on .492
gregbradley said:
To what? If your want the link to bin4rys v21 then just file the links in the OP. Our look in the all in one thread
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The OP says i got hit the down load limit -.- Can you send me a link?
Thank you
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Aaron_035 said:
The OP says i got hit the down load limit -.- Can you send me a link?
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again I shall ask, the link to what?
There are two links in the OP, both of which are just to posts/threads on xda so there is no download limit to talk of...what exactly do you want a link too?
Sv: ROOT directly stock 4.1.2 with locked bl
Works nice on Xperia V.
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again I shall ask, the link to what?
There are two links in the OP, both of which are just to posts/threads on xda so there is no download limit to talk of...what exactly do you want a link too?
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Sorry the V21 of binary's root many android thingy
Thanks
Is there a deodexed .492 firmware for V? Hope someone can help
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It can work on Xperia T .489 locked bootloader?
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.489 failed for me. I tried bin4ry and new mode (3), it worked without errors, but I didn't get root after all. Has anyone else tried?
Aaron_035 said:
Sorry the V21 of binary's root many android thingy
Thanks
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The link in the OP works fine, it takes you to bin4rys thread and the link in his OP also works fine to download v21
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Mohammed Atif said:
It can work on Xperia T .489 locked bootloader?
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Yes
Provi2010 said:
.489 failed for me. I tried bin4ry and new mode (3), it worked without errors, but I didn't get root after all. Has anyone else tried?
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How did you know you didn't get root
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I have just fortunately received and installed the update for my TL Lt30a (AT&T) v.4.1.2.
I used to have a root software loaded within the older version and had Root Explorer with SU from where I downloaded the root software from.
But with the new update, also came with the annoying bloatwares that compromised the battery life of my phone. I know there's a new feature that extends battery life, but I dont have the need or use for the AT&T apps.
Is there a new root software already available to remove these?
Or a site that I can be directed to the right direction and get the unwanted apps off from my phone.
Thank you,
Sorry if this was posted already before, but if there is a link to that thread that has already started commenting below would be just enough.
How about searching first buddy? If you Google "Root Xperia T 4.1.2 or Jelly bean" I promise you will find your answer in less than 1 minute.
In any case. Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Good luck!
Datboimarn3 said:
I have just fortunately received and installed the update for my TL Lt30a (AT&T) v.4.1.2.
I used to have a root software loaded within the older version and had Root Explorer with SU from where I downloaded the root software from.
But with the new update, also came with the annoying bloatwares that compromised the battery life of my phone. I know there's a new feature that extends battery life, but I dont have the need or use for the AT&T apps.
Is there a new root software already available to remove these?
Or a site that I can be directed to the right direction and get the unwanted apps off from my phone.
Thank you,
Sorry if this was posted already before, but if there is a link to that thread that has already started commenting below would be just enough.
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You can also simply disable the AT&T apps.
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augie7107 said:
You can also simply disable the AT&T apps.
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Love this ability.
Datboimarn3 said:
I have just fortunately received and installed the update for my TL Lt30a (AT&T) v.4.1.2.
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and BTW the AT&T model is the LT30at not LT30a which is for our northern neighbors.
Always a pleasure to see Spectre51 and augie7107 comments.
You always learn something new.
But this is the link that was concise to what I was looking for that took longer than a min to google. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191035
Guess I need to get a different internet service.
But for anyone else with AT&T and recently installed the new firmware. Hope the link above provides a simpler search on finding the solution to root your phone.
Good luck and credit to all that helped me out tons and with those affiliated within the link above.
Thank you
Follow the link to bin4rys thread that is in the link you provided and you will find your answer.
It is not hidden and is the first hit in my Google searches for rooting Xperia devices
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Ics and jb let you disable apps without uninstalling them, and without having root.
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scythekain said:
Ics and jb let you disable apps without uninstalling them, and without having root.
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Only certain ones though. I have found some I wanted to disable but couldn't.
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gregbradley said:
Follow the link to bin4rys thread that is in the link you provided and you will find your answer.
It is not hidden and is the first hit in my Google searches for rooting Xperia devices
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In bin4rys thread, the Xperia TL is not in the "confirmed device" list, (only T was there). Could you confirm that it works for TL (9.1.F.1.120) too?
pentaquine said:
In bin4rys thread, the Xperia TL is not in the "confirmed device" list, (only T was there). Could you confirm that it works for TL (9.1.F.1.120) too?
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probably, just try it, it wont damage your phone if it doesnt work
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probably, just try it, it wont damage your phone if it doesnt work
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It works on the xperia TL
(comfirmed by me)
gregbradley said:
probably, just try it, it wont damage your phone if it doesnt work
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I confirm it worked on Xperial TL, 4.1.2
What Thread or download
augie7107 said:
You can also simply disable the AT&T apps.
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What do I need to do to remove at&t apps and unlock my Network
Makveli_27 said:
What do I need to do to remove at&t apps and unlock my Network
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Welcome to XDA. Sorry for the late reply.
You can't remove the AT&T apps unless you have root access.
To unlock from network you will need a code. These can be obtained from AT&T if your contract has been satisfied or you can purchase a code on-line from a third party.
I got my new Xperia Z today, but was sad to find out that the bootloader is locked
In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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Mine sadly says No. I'm guessing I'm stuck with the stock Rom Sony placed on there?
I have my device rooted, but it's not as fun as being able to have CM or something
So, I'm guessing there is nothing I can do?
GrimTech said:
I got my new Xperia Z today, but was sad to find out that the bootloader is locked
Mine sadly says No. I'm guessing I'm stuck with the stock Rom Sony placed on there?
I have my device rooted, but it's not as fun as being able to have CM or something
So, I'm guessing there is nothing I can do?
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i know that you can't do anything sorry
You can flash roms but they have to be based Woodstock they will say lb in thread title
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Well, in my country you can give your phone to someone, who unlocks bootloaders/simlocks via BOX (sony's firmware that unlocks ALL bls), but you'll have to pay... around 18€/25$ i guess (cant see here which country youre from, so sorry)
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Well, in my country you can give your phone to someone, who unlocks bootloaders/simlocks via BOX (sony's firmware that unlocks ALL bls), but you'll have to pay... around 18€/25$ i guess (cant see here which country youre from, so sorry)
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There is such thing?
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Jonathan2677 said:
You can flash roms but they have to be based Woodstock they will say lb in thread title
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Are these Woodstock based roms, any good?
GrimTech said:
Are these Woodstock based roms, any good?
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Its my favorite but I should have been a flower child lol
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Hello,
I Have a rooted Sony Xperia T,
How can I overclock it?
I can't seem to find any thread about it..
Colin7 said:
Hello,
I Have a rooted Sony Xperia T,
How can I overclock it?
I can't seem to find any thread about it..
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You need a custom kernel. And to install one, you need an unlocked bootloader.. which will break your warranty on many cases, so be careful
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WhiteNeo said:
You need a custom kernel. And to install one, you need an unlocked bootloader.. which will break your warranty on many cases, so be careful
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Already unlocked my bootloader,
Sorry, I'm a rookie at android devices, where can I get a custom kernel
And what do i need to do after that?
EDIT: It seems we replied at the same time! haha.. nevermind what I said below then....
Also note that a lot of our Xperia T's bootloaders are NOT unlockable. There is a code you can dial on your phone to take you to a service menu where it will tell you if your bootloader is unlockable. If it says No, then your bootloader simply cannot be unlocked. Then you can join the many of us who patiently pray and wait for someone out there to crack or work around it
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EDIT: It seems we replied at the same time! haha.. nevermind what I said below then....
Also note that a lot of our Xperia T's bootloaders are NOT unlockable. There is a code you can dial on your phone to take you to a service menu where it will tell you if your bootloader is unlockable. If it says No, then your bootloader simply cannot be unlocked. Then you can join the many of us who patiently pray and wait for someone out there to crack or work around it
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Colin7 said:
Already unlocked my bootloader,
Sorry, I'm a rookie at android devices, where can I get a custom kernel
And what do i need to do after that?
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Look for a kernel in the XT Development section..
As far as I know, you need to flash it via Flashtool. But I still have locked bl, so you better ask someone with more experience
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