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[Q] Can't Unlock my sony xperia z

Hello everybody , i hope that anyone can help me with my issue. I followed these steps : 1. Turn on the phone whithout sim card
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select Service info
4. Select SimLock
5. Check where is X
6. If X is on NETWORK and value is different than 0, you can unlock your phone.
7. If it is 0 unlock by code is NOT possible.
The counter is blocked.
My problem is that my counters are all 0 ..what can i do? how can i unlock my network if there is 0...please help me !
Thank you a lot!!!!!!

It's unlocked.
...Sent from Zed

Open the service Menu check service info -> settings -> root status
if it says bootloader unlocked allowed:yes you can unlock your bootloader. I dont know where you got these steps from...

hutilicious said:
Open the service Menu check service info -> settings -> root status
if it says bootloader unlocked allowed:yes you can unlock your bootloader. I dont know where you got these steps from...
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Ok..then how can i unlock my bootloader and how work that with the network...i don't know very much about programming my Xperia Z..i need your help ..

rapha3ll said:
Ok..then how can i unlock my bootloader and how work that with the network...i don't know very much about programming my Xperia Z..i need your help ..
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Here you go! http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

rapha3ll said:
Ok..then how can i unlock my bootloader and how work that with the network...i don't know very much about programming my Xperia Z..i need your help ..
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STOP! You have to backup your TA partition before unlocking your bootloader!!!
If you dont know much about programming your phone you probably shoudlnt do this.
Do some research before taking any steps from here

hutilicious said:
STOP! You have to backup your TA partition before unlocking your bootloader!!!
If you dont know much about programming your phone you probably shoudlnt do this.
Do some research before taking any steps from here
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As above. ^^^^ Research what you need to do and what you need to back up. Take your time brother , read the stickies in the forum threads.
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A little help about TA backup..

Guys need your help about this matter, I just bought my xperia z1 a week ago and i already rooted it... So my question is can i still back up my TA? I did not tamper my bootloader..how will i know if my bootloader is unlocked?
My process in rooting my xperia z1 is:
1st I downgrade my xperia z1 in 14.1.G.1.534 firmware and rooted it using vroot then upgrade it to the latest firmware which is 14.1.G.2.257... BTW I uninstall the vroot superuser because it's in chinese language and I can't understand it, but I replaced it Superuser in playstore and it works fine!...Thanks~
from Philippines

unless u visited the bootloader unlock website and requested for a key which involved keying in your imei number and then using fastboot to unlock bootloader, it's fine...
u can verify by checking if bravie engine works... or dial *#*#7378423#*#* and going to service info > config > rooting status

chewdaniel said:
unless u visited the bootloader unlock website and requested for a key which involved keying in your imei number and then using fastboot to unlock bootloader, it's fine...
u can verify by checking if bravie engine works... or dial *#*#7378423#*#* and going to service info > config > rooting status
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It says bootloader unlocked allowed: yes.. Does it mean my xperia z1 bootloader is already unlocked? But i did not attempt to unlock my bootloader...
sent from future!

gaboh24 said:
It says bootloader unlocked allowed: yes.. Does it mean my xperia z1 bootloader is already unlocked? But i did not attempt to unlock my bootloader...
sent from future!
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No, it means you are allowed to unlock it, but you have not done it yet otherwise it would say
bootloader unlocked: yes

gregbradley said:
No, it means you are allowed to unlock it, but you have not done it yet otherwise it would say
bootloader unlocked: yes
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Hooooo! Great answer.. I thought i acidentally unlocked my bootloader, so it means i can backup my TA.. I can sleep now peacefully!
sent from future!

gaboh24 said:
Hooooo! Great answer.. I thought i acidentally unlocked my bootloader, so it means i can backup my TA.. I can sleep now peacefully!
sent from future!
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trust me, you cannot accidentally unlock it...

Hahaha chewdaniel says to look at sevices menu if it's unlocked and i saw the word "yes" i thought i accidentally unlock it when performing to root it..i feel nervous when i saw it haha!
sent from future!

1. visit bootloader unlock website
2. key in your imei number
3. receive an email with unlock code
4. FINDING & INSTALLING FASTBOOT DRIVERS, while phone is in Fastboot state
5. entering bootloader unlock command with a very long and complicated unlock code
so yea... like Greg said... there's no way u can "accidentally unlock" it

Fastboot issues,bootloader (un)locked?

So I've unlocked the bootloader on my xperia Z the official way. Entered the unlock key and it was successful.
However, if I try to write a recovery in fastboot I get the error : Remote: not allowed.
I have made sure I have the correct drivers and all but it still doesn't work. Even tried unlocking it again with a second unlock key.
How can I fix this?

bump, still no cure found

Any help would be appreciated

Try to boot in recovery does that work?
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Looks like it still is locked
Xperia Z (yuga) / Beanstalk 4.4.2 / Meow = No.1

xtcdk said:
Looks like it still is locked
Xperia Z (yuga) / Beanstalk 4.4.2 / Meow = No.1
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Yeah that's what I thought, but my bootloader is unlockable and I've done it the official way, twice!
How can I properly unlock it?

shaggydiamond said:
Yeah that's what I thought, but my bootloader is unlockable and I've done it the official way, twice!
How can I properly unlock it?
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dial : *#*#7378423#*#* got to "service info" then to "configuration"
at the last line is it
bootloader unlocked : yes
or
bootloader unlock allowed : yes ( or something like that )

elias234 said:
dial : *#*#7378423#*#* got to "service info" then to "configuration"
at the last line is it
bootloader unlocked : yes
or
bootloader unlock allowed : yes ( or something like that )
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that only means that it's allowed but it won't say if it's locked or unlocked

shaggydiamond said:
that only means that it's allowed but it won't say if it's locked or unlocked
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not only allowed or not
if you have locked bootloader it says it is allowed
if you have unlocked bootloader it says that your bootloader is unlocked
you can check your bootloader by this way , cause your error determines that u have lockbootloader

shaggydiamond said:
So I've unlocked the bootloader on my xperia Z the official way. Entered the unlock key and it was successful.
However, if I try to write a recovery in fastboot I get the error : Remote: not allowed.
I have made sure I have the correct drivers and all but it still doesn't work. Even tried unlocking it again with a second unlock key.
How can I fix this?
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It's not really unlocked.
Use flashtool, click the blu option and you can properly unlock the bootloader.
Sent from my white Xperia™Z

Tommy-Geenexus said:
It's not really unlocked.
Use flashtool, click the blu option and you can properly unlock the bootloader.
Sent from my white Xperia™Z
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Will definitely try

Unlock bootloader without losing DRM keys
Hey guys
I have a similar problem. I want to flash DoomLord's custom kernel but the command is not allowed. I found out bootloader unlock allowed does not mean it is unlocked yet, so that is the problem why it is not allowed. However, I do want to backup my DRM keys first. Is this possible? My phone was rooted before I flashed 4.3, so it is not rooted anymore.
Oh I have a Xperia Z 4.3 c6603 flashed with the ftf supplied by doomlord.

shaggydiamond said:
So I've unlocked the bootloader on my xperia Z the official way. Entered the unlock key and it was successful.
However, if I try to write a recovery in fastboot I get the error : Remote: not allowed.
I have made sure I have the correct drivers and all but it still doesn't work. Even tried unlocking it again with a second unlock key.
How can I fix this?
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show us screenshots after u go to this secret menu:
*#*#7378423#*#*
go to -> Service info -> Configuration , then take screenshot by pressing volume down at the same time with power button OR use power off menu and press on take screenshot... then post it over here and we'll check it with u!

abelmaster said:
Hey guys
I have a similar problem. I want to flash DoomLord's custom kernel but the command is not allowed. I found out bootloader unlock allowed does not mean it is unlocked yet, so that is the problem why it is not allowed. However, I do want to backup my DRM keys first. Is this possible? My phone was rooted before I flashed 4.3, so it is not rooted anymore.
Oh I have a Xperia Z 4.3 c6603 flashed with the ftf supplied by doomlord.
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Flash a firmware that can have root and look for a drm backup tool

Nidhal AKA the king said:
show us screenshots after u go to this secret menu:
*#*#7378423#*#*
go to -> Service info -> Configuration , then take screenshot by pressing volume down at the same time with power button OR use power off menu and press on take screenshot... then post it over here and we'll check it with u!
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2s7itsrwltdgax/IMG-20140104-WA0006.jpg this is the screenshot.
Thanks in advance!

shaggydiamond said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2s7itsrwltdgax/IMG-20140104-WA0006.jpg this is the screenshot.
Thanks in advance!
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u welcome!
just checked the screenshot says that BL unlock allowed: status YES which define that ur BL (bootloader) is not unlocked yet!
make sure u are using the appropriate tool that works for ur device after u get the BL code from Sony, then follow the instructions in Sony where u got the information about unlocking BL
first off... do not proceed with bl unlock until you backup your TA partition cuz u might brick ur phone after the unlock is done if something goes wrong!
is it's not really recommended... u can still root it with a locked bl and enjoy ROOT privileges... FYI, unlocking bl will erase DRM keys and might affect on ur TA partition too.... so keep in mind that Bravia Engine2 along with Track ID will stop working after unlocking ur BL
TA Partition backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
so take it on ur own risk as im advising you not going for it!
good luck

shaggydiamond said:
Will definitely try
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Did it work?
Sent from my white Xperia™Z

Tommy-Geenexus said:
Did it work?
Sent from my white Xperia™Z
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Didn't work, gave up on unlocking bootloader.. Maybe I will give it a shot someday I did back up my TA partition just in case something goes wrong
Just rooted it, installed dualrecovery and flashed a locked bootloader ROM.
It's working just fine. I'm using this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503670

shaggydiamond said:
Didn't work, gave up on unlocking bootloader.. Maybe I will give it a shot someday I did back up my TA partition just in case something goes wrong
Just rooted it, installed dualrecovery and flashed a locked bootloader ROM.
It's working just fine. I'm using this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503670
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Good choice, this or existenz are definitely the best lb roms
Sent from my white Xperia™Z

[help]how to root and unlock bootloader on z1

Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much

mcjez15 said:
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
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look in the general thread 5 lines down it's all there for you ,hope this helps you, sorry bud 6 line down, regards and make sure you make a TA backup before unlocking,

mcjez15 said:
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
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follow my signature

can you give me the link sir..please

gregbradley said:
follow my signature
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sir can you give me link i cant find for 4.4.4 sir how to unlock bootloader i am already rooted..

I have already reported this to the mods to move this thread as its nothing to do with development.
In the mean time
if you want to unlock your boot follow this
http://bit.ly/1cebNlh
Also you may find "search" as an advantage.

gregbradley said:
I have already reported this to the mods to move this thread as its nothing to do with development.
In the mean time
if you want to unlock your boot follow this
http://bit.ly/1cebNlh
Also you may find "search" as an advantage.
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what does sir?
"Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"

Why dont you search before asking? I wanna tell you some problem after unlock bootloader:
4.2: Camera doesnot work (BIONZ is disabled)
4.3: X-Reality doesnot work, camera still work
4.4: X-Reality + Camera still work
BUT DRM KEYS ON TA PARTITION WILL LOSS FOREVER IF YOU DO NOT BACKUP BEFORE UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, AND ALSO YOUR WARRANTY.

i dont have the warranty anymore so 4.4.4 is the best to unlock cause x-reality and camera still works?
can you help me unlocking sir?

The help had already been given. Follow the link I posted above and read it and do what it says
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Best guide
mcjez15 said:
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
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For unlocking bootloader, this is the best guide you can find on internet: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-sony-xperia-z1/

itskapil said:
For unlocking bootloader, this is the best guide you can find on internet: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-sony-xperia-z1/
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It is recommended not to do that first, but to root first
That way you can backup the TA partition to relock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys if you want to. If you unlock first then you lose the DRM keys forever.

gregbradley said:
It is recommended not to do that first, but to root first
That way you can backup the TA partition to relock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys if you want to. If you unlock first then you lose the DRM keys forever.
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i am already rooted how will i back up the TA and DRM keys?

mcjez15 said:
i am already rooted how will i back up the TA and DRM keys?
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http://bit.ly/UQatiI
http://prntscr.com/48hz21 Its in the cross device development section

[Q] Bravia Engine 2 will work on bootloader unlocked ?

My question is simple. Bravia Engine 2 will continue to work on unlocked bootloader device ?
Thanks ! :good:

Once you unlock the bootloader, be is gone and gone forever

pranavthombare said:
Once you unlock the bootloader, be is gone and gone forever
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Why is gone ? I don't understand why Sony delete the Bravia Engine after unlocking of bootloader.

Unlocking your bootloader means removing your DRM security keys, which BE2 needs in order to work.
They don't remove your BE2 itself. It's still there but won't work...

The TA partition gets wiped and this contains the needed files and keys
There is not much you can do and the reason from Sony is unknown..
~~Regards

mrjraider said:
The TA partition gets wiped and this contains the needed files and keys
There is not much you can do and the reason from Sony is unknown..
~~Regards
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And it's possible to get BE2 in unlocked bootloader ? :fingers-crossed:

Drakomord said:
And it's possible to get BE2 in unlocked bootloader ? :fingers-crossed:
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No... I thought that was clear by now...

Gamm86 said:
No... I thought that was clear by now...
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There is pimpmyrom though....