i'am thinking of buying a used sony xperia z , i want to know if it has unlocked bootloader or no , i easily dial the number of sony and look at status
but what if i need to know if it was unlocked before and then relocked (DRM KEYS LOST) , how can i know that ?
elias234 said:
i'am thinking of buying a used sony xperia z , i want to know if it has unlocked bootloader or no , i easily dial the number of sony and look at status
but what if i need to know if it was unlocked before and then relocked (DRM KEYS LOST) , how can i know that ?
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Thats a good question...
I think u need to check the Bravia Engine.. Turn off Bravia Engine and open a image from Album
Then Enable Bravia Engine and again open the same image from Album.. U can easily find out the difference...
But i think if the guy selling the mobile does not know much things in Android about rooting and flashing means probably it will b a Locked Bootloader...
Rajeev said:
Thats a good question...
I think u need to check the Bravia Engine.. Turn off Bravia Engine and open a image from Album
Then Enable Bravia Engine and again open the same image from Album.. U can easily find out the difference...
But i think if the guy selling the mobile does not know much things in Android about rooting and flashing means probably it will b a Locked Bootloader...
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ty for your answer , how is the best way to see the difference , if i screen shot when bravia engine is of then another screen shot when bravia enging is on , and put the screen shots on pc , will be any difference ?
because in my xperia s didn't found the difference when i unlocked bootloader
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I have a question for anyone who have purchased the Root Android software from this website:-
http://root-android.org/
I am thinking of rooting my Sony Xperia V device but has anyone tried on their Sony Xperia phones and it successfully rooted without unlocking the bootloaders please?
Darkfunnyguy said:
I have a question for anyone who have purchased the Root Android software from this website:-
http://root-android.org/
I am thinking of rooting my Sony Xperia V device but has anyone tried on their Sony Xperia phones and it successfully rooted without unlocking the bootloaders please?
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You would really pay $29.99 to get your V rooted....wow...
Actually I awaiting for anyone to root the Sony Xperia V with Jelly Bean without unlocking bootloader. I have rooted with my smartphone by unlocking the bootloader which was a mistake as problems with broken mobile bravia and download music info from Walkman app would not work. Fortunately I upgraded to Jelly Bean via pc companion fixed it all so I will not unlock my bootloader again.
I just contacted Root Android my questions so I wait and see.
Darkfunnyguy said:
Actually I awaiting for anyone to root the Sony Xperia V with Jelly Bean without unlocking bootloader. I have rooted with my smartphone by unlocking the bootloader which was a mistake as problems with broken mobile bravia and download music info from Walkman app would not work. Fortunately I upgraded to Jelly Bean via pc companion fixed it all so I will not unlock my bootloader again.
I just contacted Root Android my questions so I wait and see.
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OK,
The "issues" with bravia and walkman are not really issues at all. They are fully explained onthe Sony site that they will lose functionality and also they explain why.
And what are those explained please?
Link me a website if you will or have time please.
google
unlock bootloader sony
first hit
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
you will have had to "read" and agree to this before you unlocked the bootloader of your phone.
As I said I do not want to unlock my phone again as it been repaired by upgrading to Jelly Bean for my download music info on walkman app now worked again.
I want to root without unlocking the bootloader.
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135124
you have to unlock the bootloader but after it all you can flash a relock ftf.
Not sure if it fixes the BE or walkman but thats up to you to read up on it
I did do a relock otherwise I would not been able to to update to Jelly Bean via pc companion, ultimately fixing the walkman and BE.
So are you saying my device would have to be unlocked then root it and there is no other way?
Darkfunnyguy said:
I did do a relock otherwise I would not been able to to update to Jelly Bean via pc companion, ultimately fixing the walkman and BE.
So are you saying my device would have to be unlocked then root it and there is no other way?
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currently yes, there is no other way. But that thread says you can relock and keep root... read the thread
Yes with the risk of removal security drm keys ultimately breaking the download music info gain. Yet it can be relocked but still does not fix the problem I think if I am right.
I rather you or people on the link thread to take the risk you gave me is the reason why I already asked the question but got no response as of yet.
Darkfunnyguy said:
Yes with the risk of removal security drm keys ultimately breaking the download music info gain. Yet it can be relocked but still does not fix the problem I think if I am right.
I rather you or people on the link thread to take the risk you gave me is the reason why I already asked the question but got no response as of yet.
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Nice to know you want others to take the risk... This forum is about sharing...maybe you could be the first and share the good news with others
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How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
I know a thread where Sony Xperia S smartphones I think have fixed it, just have and wait and see, probably not.
You should read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38617694
Hey whats up guys? coming from samsung Galaxy s, i have a few questions to ask about locking and unlocking the bootloader...
1) i saw that if you unlock the bootloader, I will lose my DRM keys, so i will lose the mobile bravia engine, my answer is if I can restore it? and if not, can i restore it after re locking the bootloader again?
2) what benifits do i get from unlocking the bootloader? i mean some roms can be installed on locked bootloader with rooted device??
i know that im asking a noob questions, but hey, you need to start somewhere, dont you?
*also life was easier with samsung i9000, there you just need to root ur phone, and ur good to go...
anyway expecting my xperia z to ship this friady... ) can't wait !
Thanks in advance guys!
r4mie said:
Hey whats up guys? coming from samsung Galaxy s, i have a few questions to ask about locking and unlocking the bootloader...
1) i saw that if you unlock the bootloader, I will lose my DRM keys, so i will lose the mobile bravia engine, my answer is if I can restore it? and if not, can i restore it after re locking the bootloader again?
2) what benifits do i get from unlocking the bootloader? i mean some roms can be installed on locked bootloader with rooted device??
i know that im asking a noob questions, but hey, you need to start somewhere, dont you?
*also life was easier with samsung i9000, there you just need to root ur phone, and ur good to go...
anyway expecting my xperia z to ship this friady... ) can't wait !
Thanks in advance guys!
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No, DRM and Bravia Engine 2 are lost forever. Maybe someone can port Bravia engine.
With an unlocked phone you can flash a custom kernel.
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Dreiundachzig said:
No, DRM and Bravia Engine 2 are lost forever. Maybe someone can port Bravia engine.
With an unlocked phone you can flash a custom kernel.
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
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Thanks for your quick response !
hi
i have xperia z orginal fremware 253
i dont like the sound on my phone (Speakers, Headphones & Earpiece)
so any suggestion to increase the sound
my phone not rooted and locked BL ...
mr.khaled said:
hi
i have xperia z orginal fremware 253
i dont like the sound on my phone (Speakers, Headphones & Earpiece)
so any suggestion to increase the sound
my phone not rooted and locked BL ...
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Root and flash purexaudio
Sent from my C6603
mr.khaled said:
hi
i have xperia z orginal fremware 253
i dont like the sound on my phone (Speakers, Headphones & Earpiece)
so any suggestion to increase the sound
my phone not rooted and locked BL ...
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congratulation one of the main problem with this phone, my suggestion return the phone and get a different phone...
or you can do what the above user say and increase it some what, also you can unlock bootloader install DOOM kernel and boost it from there.. thats the best way so far for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302748
Hi there! I got a quick question .. I want to buy the Xperia Z and found it used but still in good condition for 270€ .. it has an Austrian T-Mobile Simlock though and I live in Germany..so Id like to know if entering the DL mode and flashing a new firmware, would remove the simlock?How else would I be able to remove the simlock without having to pay around 100-150€??I mean there has to be a way ... right?!....hopefully someone can help me and I hope this is the right category for this question
cheers
xEnigma said:
Hi there! I got a quick question .. I want to buy the Xperia Z and found it used but still in good condition for 270€ .. it has an Austrian T-Mobile Simlock though and I live in Germany..so Id like to know if entering the DL mode and flashing a new firmware, would remove the simlock?How else would I be able to remove the simlock without having to pay around 100-150€??I mean there has to be a way ... right?!....hopefully someone can help me and I hope this is the right category for this question
cheers
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on HTC CODE http://www.htccode.com/simunlock-xperia-z 30USD... works fine
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hi guys,
I've a Sony Xperia Z C6603 with locked boot-loader. I'm an IT technician and I've done my best since today morning like 9 Am but no joy.
I've downloaded and installed Emma flashtool and it said ( This phone is locked ) and i've downloaded flashtool for xperia and again said ( this phone can't be unlocked officially )
I've opened the service menu and system info > configuration and is written NO infront of unlock bootloader ......
Does it mean that no hope or what ???
The whole story is that my phone is boiling and really overheating when is being used or even recharging without using. and i came to know that's because 4.4.2 so I wanted to install 4.4.4 or any custom ROM and to get rid of that bloody 4.4.2
Any help will be appreciated.
Many thanks for everyone
I want to add that I've managed to change the battery like 10 days ago thought that it was the mean cause for the heat but nothing been changed.
waiting any kind user or moderator for any kind help ... thnx
lolo130 said:
waiting any kind user or moderator for any kind help ... thnx
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You can't onlock your bootloader. But you can use any stock based firmware.
fair enough ... thank you for that and will sell it and will get any other phone boot-loader unlock-able
thanks again