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[Q][ Bought an Xperia T without contract, though i'm not allowed to unlock bootloader

I feel kinda screwed here, I purchase phones without contract on purpose so that I do not have locked bootloader restrictions, though i cannot with this Xperia T, It's a lovely phone and I'd prefer to not return it for this restriction.
I'd love to get my hands drity on the Xperia T' s kernel source
What would you guys recommend me?
FYI, I only rooted the phone and updated to Jelly Bean.

djpbx said:
I feel kinda screwed here, I purchase phones without contract on purpose so that I do not have locked bootloader restrictions, though i cannot with this Xperia T, It's a lovely phone and I'd prefer to not return it for this restriction.
I'd love to get my hands drity on the Xperia T' s kernel source
What would you guys recommend me?
FYI, I only rooted the phone and updated to Jelly Bean.
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Currently there is no way to unlock your botloader if it says its not allowed.
I would return it and get ask for one that can be unlocked.

gregbradley said:
Currently there is no way to unlock your botloader if it says its not allowed.
I would return it and get ask for one that can be unlocked.
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Yeah i was thinking to to trade it in if this cant be fixed, though i feel its a shame if i need to.

djpbx said:
Yeah i was thinking to to trade it in if this cant be fixed, though i feel its a shame if i need to.
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well maybe as a dev it may push you into finding a way to unlock it
Yeah, you need to change it, having a T with a locked bootloader is like having a gorgeous girlfriend who wants to be celibate

djpbx said:
I feel kinda screwed here, I purchase phones without contract on purpose so that I do not have locked bootloader restrictions, though i cannot with this Xperia T, It's a lovely phone and I'd prefer to not return it for this restriction.
I'd love to get my hands drity on the Xperia T' s kernel source
What would you guys recommend me?
FYI, I only rooted the phone and updated to Jelly Bean.
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This is probably a stupid question, as I guess you are well aware of this issue, but are you sure that the bootloader was unlockable when you purchased the phone? What I have in mind is that if you've used Goroh_kun's rooting method (or option "3" from Bin4ry's script), then the service menu incorrectly shows that bootloader unlocking is not allowed. I haven't bothered to check whether this actually does prevent the unlocking or it's simply a bug in the service menu itself, caused by the hooked library, but in any case it can be easily fixed. From what I've heard, it would be rather unusual to have an unbranded Xperia T that has the bootloader unlockable.
Edit: Ah, sorry, just noticed in your signature that my comment was also not relevant anymore, in addition to being unlikely helpful in your case.

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kerberizer said:
This is probably a stupid question, as I guess you are well aware of this issue, but are you sure that the bootloader was unlockable when you purchased the phone? What I have in mind is that if you've used Goroh_kun's rooting method (or option "3" from Bin4ry's script), then the service menu incorrectly shows that bootloader unlocking is not allowed. I haven't bothered to check whether this actually does prevent the unlocking or it's simply a bug in the service menu itself, caused by the hooked library, but in any case it can be easily fixed. From what I've heard, it would be rather unusual to have an unbranded Xperia T that has the bootloader unlockable.
Edit: Ah, sorry, just noticed in your signature that my comment was also not relevant anymore, in addition to being unlikely helpful in your case.
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Hmm, didnt root it on jb yet but this is helpful information anyways. I didnt see it around the forums yet
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djpbx said:
Hmm, didnt root it yet but this is helpful information anyways. I didnt see it around the forums yet
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This has actually been fixed in the latest version (22+) of the Bin4ry's script. If you do the rooting manually, using the Goroh_kun's method, I'd suggest that you make a copy of /data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib/libservicemenu.so, noting also the ownership (should be system:system) and permissions (most likely 644). I went so far as to restore the file's timestamp, but that seems to be unnecessary. In case you forget to do this, just take a look at Bin4ry's script and use the library he provides in the archive.
BTW, could you please tell which ROM version have you rooted successfully? I got a phone with 7.0.A.3.226 preinstalled, and neither method seems to work. There's simply no /data/local.prop for Bin4ry's original method to work (it seems to either be completely ignored if created, or at least its ownership is checked to confirm it's owned by root and not by, e.g. system), and Goroh_kun's method fails to switch the ownership of /sys/kernel/uevent_helper to system (if I understand correctly how it's supposed to work). Judging from other reports, this ROM version (and .223, perhaps) has indeed been patched against Bin4ry's method, and Goroh_kun's is likely working only on JB, so no surprise, but I really hoped I could make a full 1:1 backup of the phone.
Cheers,
Luchesar
P.S. Here's an article* that mentions the problem with the bootloader, but the solution is indeed much simpler. (Sorry, being a newbie here, I'm not allowed to post the link more conveniently. )
*) w w w .itechpost.com/articles/6550/20130314/sony-xperia-z-jelly-bean-4-1-2-root-upgrade-kit-guide-goroh-kun-leak-android-xda.htm

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kerberizer said:
BTW, could you please tell which ROM version have you rooted successfully? I got a phone with 7.0.A.3.226 preinstalled, and neither method seems to work. There's simply no /data/local.prop for Bin4ry's original method to work (it seems to either be completely ignored if created, or at least its ownership is checked to confirm it's owned by root and not by, e.g. system), and Goroh_kun's method fails to switch the ownership of /sys/kernel/uevent_helper to system (if I understand correctly how it's supposed to work). Judging from other reports, this ROM version (and .223, perhaps) has indeed been patched against Bin4ry's method, and Goroh_kun's is likely working only on JB, so no surprise, but I really hoped I could make a full 1:1 backup of the phone.
Cheers,
Luchesar
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I did a good root on ICS wit the standard method from bin4ry. Later i updated to jb but didnt Root that one yet
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

djpbx said:
I did a good root on ICS wit the standard method from bin4ry. Later i updated to jb but didnt Root that one yet
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I guess it must have been an earlier version than mine. Do you by chance remember what was the exact ROM version number?

Re: [Q] Bought an Xperia T without contract, though i'm not allowed to unlock bootloa
Nop. Unfortunately not
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gregbradley said:
well maybe as a dev it may push you into finding a way to unlock it
Yeah, you need to change it, having a T with a locked bootloader is like having a gorgeous girlfriend who wants to be celibate
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I like the way you put it!

djpbx said:
Nop. Unfortunately not
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Never mind. Thanks and good luck with the new phone!

kerberizer said:
Never mind. Thanks and good luck with the new phone!
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Thanks, hope the store sends it quickly but the mail service isnt terribly fast
With that said, the thread is closed. I got all the advices i needed and this can be a helpful resource for others.
Cheers!

[Q] USB debugging and Java JDK when unlocking bootloader and flashing CM

Has been a while since I last tinkered with a phone. Am wanting to unlock the bootloader and flash CM to my Sony Xperia T, and found these instructions to help
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/12/04/how-to-install-cyanogenmod-10-on-your-sony-xperia-t-guide/
All fairly straight forward stuff, although the instructions make mention of installing Java. I already have JRE installed on my PC, if memory serves me right, it's Java JDK that I also need to install?
Also, last time I tinkered with my phone, I had to enable USB debugging but the instructions make no mention of it. Do I still need to do this or not?
Many thanks in advance
Rich

These are the only instructions you need to follow
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
They are the official ones from Sony

Yes, but the official Sony instructions also make mention of the necessity to download/copy the 'android_winusb.inf' file and paste it into the usb driver folder within the Android SDK, but curiously no other guides make mention of it. Was wondering if Sony's instructions weren't upto date?
gregbradley said:
These are the only instructions you need to follow
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
They are the official ones from Sony
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richdav1971 said:
Yes, but the official Sony instructions also make mention of the necessity to download/copy the 'android_winusb.inf' file and paste it into the usb driver folder within the Android SDK, but curiously no other guides make mention of it. Was wondering if Sony's instructions weren't upto date?
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I have no comment to make about this,,,,,,,
Are you seriously saying that Sony don't know how to unlock their own bootloader? Considering the only way to do it is via the official Sony method, I suggest you follow their instructions....

Are you seriously saying that Sony allowed unlocking of the bootloader for the Xperia Z1, knowing it would shag the camera function for everybody who did it.....???
gregbradley said:
I have no comment to make about this,,,,,,,
Are you seriously saying that Sony don't know how to unlock their own bootloader? Considering the only way to do it is via the official Sony method, I suggest you follow their instructions....
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richdav1971 said:
Are you seriously saying that Sony allowed unlocking of the bootloader for the Xperia Z1, knowing it would shag the camera function for everybody who did it.....???
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Unlocking the xperia Z1 bootloader is not on the supported device list and adequate warnings about it are on their site, so yes I am saying that.
Also, this is in the Xperia T forum so has nothing to do with that issue

You're absolutely right, it's not on the supported device list. But it was originally - which is why Z1 owners started unlocking their bootloaders - which is why Sony backtracked and it was no longer a supported device. Because naturally, every Z1 owner wants to disable camera functionality. And who wouldn't? It's always the first thing I try to do when I get a new phone.
So if you're saying that, I'll take advice from somebody else. But thanks for trying.
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Unlocking the xperia Z1 bootloader is not on the supported device list, so yes I am saying that.
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richdav1971 said:
You're absolutely right, it's not on the supported device list. But it was originally - which is why Z1 owners started unlocking their bootloaders - which is why Sony backtracked and it was no longer a supported device. Because naturally, every Z1 owner wants to disable camera functionality. And who wouldn't? It's always the first thing I try to do when I get a new phone.
So if you're saying that, I'll take advice from somebody else. But thanks for trying.
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You are more than welcome to take advice from someone else. But basically these are the facts
1) The only way to unlock your bootloader is via the official Sony website following their instructions.
End of facts.
If you do find another way, please do share because there is a thread in the general section with about $1000 waiting for the person who can do it.
Good Luck

Yes, I am fully aware that is the official method, but it would be naive to suggest that Sony are the font of all knowledge when they messed up where the Xperia Z bootloader was concerned, and no other instructions I've researched on the web (with regard to unlocking the Xperia T) make the exact same references as Sony do.
I actually think caution is a sensible approach, hence my original question.

I unlocked the bootloader of 3 Xperia T's following nothing but those instructions.
They were perfectly fine. Just give it a go.

Will do, that's great, thanks.
gregbradley said:
I unlocked the bootloader of 3 Xperia T's following nothing but those instructions.
They were perfectly fine. Just give it a go.
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[Q] Another way of updating, is this possible?

Today I heard T-Mobile rejected the update, which means I'll have to wait some more time. As I'm not very pleased with that I thought I would just root my SP and change the build.prop. However I don't really like to root my 'new' phone... Maybe I'm to cautious, but just don't like to take risks with something that costs me €300. And my data would be gone right? It is just too much of a hassle.
But now I figured out another way. However, I'm not sure if it will work and as I said I don't really like to take the risk. So I hope someone can tell me whether this will work or not.
What I do is intercept the request PCC makes to check if there are updates, modify the customization number and pass it through. The customization number I changed it to has already an update available, so PCC says that there is a new update available. Now I don't have the guts to actually click 'update', because I don't know if it will actually install the right way... maybe I break my phone with this or would it just install the update and will I be done?
In steps:
Download and Install WebScarab (At the end you can keep clicking next, but it won't do anything... just click quit it's installed)
Navigate to the folder where it is installed and start it
On the tab 'Intercept' check the box before 'Intercept requests'
Open PCC and connect the phone
Open PCC settings, click the 'proxy-settings' button or something like that
Check 'manual proxy configuration' and fill in the adress '127.0.0.1' with port '8008'
Close all the dialogs
Click 'This phone/tablet is up-to-date' to let PCC check for updates
WebScarab will now intercept the request and a window for that will pop up
Click on the 'raw' tab in that window and in the url change the 'cdfId' from 1272-4709 to 1272-4902
Voila... New Update available.... but will it work when I actually click install?

Another option is to download another ftf file. Like Central Europe and flash this one with Flashtool.

Yes I suppose I could do that, but this just seems less risky to me. However I could be totally wrong.
Do I need root or unlocked bootloader for flashing by the way? I think this is a piece of cake for you guys, but I never rooted or flashed so how high are the risks to break your phone?
Still the main question remains: Will it work if I do it as mentioned above?

Rubecula said:
Yes I suppose I could do that, but this just seems less risky to me. However I could be totally wrong.
Do I need root or unlocked bootloader for flashing by the way? I think this is a piece of cake for you guys, but I never rooted or flashed so how high are the risks to break your phone?
Still the main question remains: Will it work if I do it as mentioned above?
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Works 100% as if you have with the official method. Just complete the pre-requisites such as the FTF file (firmware), Flashtool, flashtool drivers, enabling USB debugging on phone (IMPORTANT!) and a windows machine. There is no risk of damaging the phone, if the unfortunate happens..you can just repeat the flashing process
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some problems, i need help

Hello guys, lot time ago i have rooted my xperia z with 4.4.4 android version. After that i had changed buttons/fonts and now i dont have stock of them. The problem is that now i want to update to android lollipop, and i dont have idea what to do. I dont know did i need to unroot firstly then update, or just update. But if i need unroot, did these applied things like changed fonts/buttons apearance did not cause some bugs,bricks without changing back them to stock and unrooting? Becouse these functions need root, and i want to unroot without changing them to stock, becouse i dont have idea where i can get them. Damn... Its madness, i dont know what to do now and what to do firstly sorry about my terrible english skills, and also i am big noob here as you can see. I hope you guys understand what i want to say, i really need help!!!!!!

What Xperia Z do you have? C6602, C66603?
Second, is OTA avaiable for you country?

KornM said:
Hello guys, lot time ago i have rooted my xperia z with 4.4.4 android version. After that i had changed buttons/fonts and now i dont have stock of them. The problem is that now i want to update to android lollipop, and i dont have idea what to do. I dont know did i need to unroot firstly then update, or just update. But if i need unroot, did these applied things like changed fonts/buttons apearance did not cause some bugs,bricks without changing back them to stock and unrooting? Becouse these functions need root, and i want to unroot without changing them to stock, becouse i dont have idea where i can get them. Damn... Its madness, i dont know what to do now and what to do firstly sorry about my terrible english skills, and also i am big noob here as you can see. I hope you guys understand what i want to say, i really need help!!!!!!
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Hi bro
to install LP you dont need change ane thing in your current rom
to flash LP every thing will be wiped (all data and phone partition get formated ) but you just have to be aware your phone is LB or UN: if your phone bootloader is unlocked then your not able to update via xperia update
wene ever flash roms via flashtool is preference:good:

nima_m_falahy said:
Hi bro
to install LP you dont need change ane thing in your current rom
to flash LP every thing will be wiped (all data and phone partition get formated ) but you just have to be aware your phone is LB or UN: if your phone bootloader is unlocked then your not able to update via xperia update
wene ever flash roms via flashtool is preference:good:
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Thanks buddy i dont have custom rom, unlocked bootloader, just rooted and thats it, without unlocking. So... did i can update lollipop? And the thing about buttons/fonts is that what i mean
Did after update will be everythink clear? Did these changed buttons will not cause bugs?
I have changed them with SoftKeyZ app, who require root, and i dont have stock buttons
To change back. And another question, did i need to unroot before apply android 5 lollipop? I have firmware update of it, so i need just apply it, but i am scarred.

aaronkatrini said:
What Xperia Z do you have? C6602, C66603?
Second, is OTA avaiable for you country?
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yes, xperia z c6603. And what OTA means?

KornM said:
yes, xperia z c6603. And what OTA means?
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OTA - Over The Air - Type of update, means you download it directly on your phone and it updates, without the need of PC.
Recommended: Backup everything - Clean Install (via pc companion or flashtool) - install whatever you want
Second - chances of bricking by just updating to lollipop in your case are minimal, however backup first so you can restore in case of a disaster.

aaronkatrini said:
OTA - Over The Air - Type of update, means you download it directly on your phone and it updates, without the need of PC.
Recommended: Backup everything - Clean Install (via pc companion or flashtool) - install whatever you want
Second - chances of bricking by just updating to lollipop in your case are minimal, however backup first so you can restore in case of a disaster.
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yeah, i updated to lollipop already with PC it looks amazing! now i must root again yes?

KornM said:
yeah, i updated to lollipop already with PC it looks amazing! now i must root again yes?
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Yes, of course , with an unlocked bootloader it is really easy.
With a locked bootloader however the only possible way is to root it with Kingroot (chinese app), and then replace it with SuperSu.
Have fun!

aaronkatrini said:
Yes, of course , with an unlocked bootloader it is really easy.
With a locked bootloader however the only possible way is to root it with Kingroot (chinese app), and then replace it with SuperSu.
Have fun!
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Thanks buddy! You helped me

Xperia T, making an original BackUp

Hello everyone
Some months ago I got the Xperia T (Lt30p)
Ive been browing on forums about the posibility of install a stock rom
I know the basic and normal process of install a rom (since I did on old phones), but this time, it seems I ned to upgrade the phone in order to get the recovery and then follow the rest of the process
Is there anyway of make a backup of the original stock rom i actually have? , I know was possible with the recovery, but I cant find the way to install the recovery in my version
Sorry for pening a thread of this old phone, but , I really liked it, but would like to upgrade the android version
Android 4.1.2
BaseBand 8960-aaaaanazq-10015031-47

Ultimate-Biohazard said:
Hello everyone
Some months ago I got the Xperia T (Lt30p)
Ive been browing on forums about the posibility of install a stock rom
I know the basic and normal process of install a rom (since I did on old phones), but this time, it seems I ned to upgrade the phone in order to get the recovery and then follow the rest of the process
Is there anyway of make a backup of the original stock rom i actually have? , I know was possible with the recovery, but I cant find the way to install the recovery in my version
Sorry for pening a thread of this old phone, but , I really liked it, but would like to upgrade the android version
Android 4.1.2
BaseBand 8960-aaaaanazq-10015031-47
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Okay, first of all, go to your phone app and enter *#*#7378423#*#*. Then navigate to service info- configuration. If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" Your bootloader is still locked and you could try to update your phone via an over the air update if available or Sony Companion, or whatever it's called.
If it says "bootloader unlocked: yes" you could try to flash any firmware with flashtool by androxyde. As long as you uncheck the box with wipe data all your data will be kept.
A backup of your files is only possible if you have a custom recovery installed. For that you need root and it's risky if you're new to it.
I don't have any working Xperia T anymore, so I can't give you an advice since it's been such a long time that I flashed it.
If you follow my suggestions above you'll be able to update to Android 4.3 though. In the service menu at the point Software info you'll find your customization version. Write it here and I'll see what the newest version for your phone is.
Cheers

St.Jimmy90 said:
Okay, first of all, go to your phone app and enter *#*#7378423#*#*. Then navigate to service info- configuration. If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" Your bootloader is still locked and you could try to update your phone via an over the air update if available or Sony Companion, or whatever it's called.
If it says "bootloader unlocked: yes" you could try to flash any firmware with flashtool by androxyde. As long as you uncheck the box with wipe data all your data will be kept.
A backup of your files is only possible if you have a custom recovery installed. For that you need root and it's risky if you're new to it.
I don't have any working Xperia T anymore, so I can't give you an advice since it's been such a long time that I flashed it.
If you follow my suggestions above you'll be able to update to Android 4.3 though. In the service menu at the point Software info you'll find your customization version. Write it here and I'll see what the newest version for your phone is.
Cheers
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It says
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
And its already rooted(came rooted when I bought it) I used to do it with some old phones (well, way older), so I know some of the risky stuff
The thing is, I was searching for a recovery to install, but , apparently it only can be done on android 4.3 (or at least is what Ive seen around, I still having the 4.1) , I tought would be the same process to drop the files on the system folders
And the customization number 1266-9267_R21
SO, shall I try to directly update to 4.3 in order to install any other stock roms?

Ultimate-Biohazard said:
It says
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
And its already rooted(came rooted when I bought it) I used to do it with some old phones (well, way older), so I know some of the risky stuff
The thing is, I was searching for a recovery to install, but , apparently it only can be done on android 4.3 (or at least is what Ive seen around, I still having the 4.1) , I tought would be the same process to drop the files on the system folders
And the customization number 1266-9267_R21
SO, shall I try to directly update to 4.3 in order to install any other stock roms?
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Ok, so I searched for the xperia t, but it looks like there's nothing I can do, as it's not listed anywhere anymore. If you search for android 4.3 ftf xperia t you should find the update.
Rooting Android 4.1 was pretty simple, I can't remember though. Sorry mate.. It's been such a long time since I've used this device

St.Jimmy90 said:
Ok, so I searched for the xperia t, but it looks like there's nothing I can do, as it's not listed anywhere anymore. If you search for android 4.3 ftf xperia t you should find the update.
Rooting Android 4.1 was pretty simple, I can't remember though. Sorry mate.. It's been such a long time since I've used this device
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I found the tft for 4.3, but I wanted to wait to see if I could make a back up before I really like how does it look with 4.1, and in case something went wrong, so I will try to update it directly...
Hope nothign goes wrong, since , Xperia Companion doesnt recognize my phone, but an old xperia x8 or an experia e1 are being recognized
Still, thank you bud