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[Q] Need help with bootloader/rooting. Tried searching and found no answeres.

I guess I should start by telling you my progress and why I can't just go through the guide on this site.
Before I discovered this site, successfully unlocked my bootloader using the official site. Then I googled around and found a guide to root the phone. I'll try to post the link later, I'm in a hurry and on my phone. The root failed, saying it couldn't copy files or something like that. I tried again with superoneclick, but it always freezes at step five and I have to exit.
Then I found this site. The guide said I have to re-lock my bootloader before continuing, so I follow the directions and do that, only to find out It wants me to unlock it again using the method I did before. Now this is where I need help, and why I need my own thread. When I tried to lock my loader again, there was a line that said FAILED in the cmd. because of this I am unsure if I really am locked or not, and I'm afraid of doing anything else until I know for sure.
How can I find out whether I'm locked or not? I'm sure I can figure out the rest once I know for sure.

sugarshock said:
I guess I should start by telling you my progress and why I can't just go through the guide on this site.
Before I discovered this site, successfully unlocked my bootloader using the official site. Then I googled around and found a guide to root the phone. I'll try to post the link later, I'm in a hurry and on my phone. The root failed, saying it couldn't copy files or something like that. I tried again with superoneclick, but it always freezes at step five and I have to exit.
Then I found this site. The guide said I have to re-lock my bootloader before continuing, so I follow the directions and do that, only to find out It wants me to unlock it again using the method I did before. Now this is where I need help, and why I need my own thread. When I tried to lock my loader again, there was a line that said FAILED in the cms. because of this I am unsure if I really am locked or not, and I'm afraid of doing anything else until I know for sure.
How can I find out whether I'm locked or not? I'm sure I can figure out the rest once I know for sure.
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Turn your phone off. Pull your battery. Turn on your phone by holding volume down + the power button. You will be booted to the bootloader screen. It will say at the top whether you are "unlocked" or "re-locked". Re-locked = locked.
The reason you need to re-lock your bootloader is because the RUU (stock ROM flash) requires it. The you have to once again unlock the bootloader and then you can root. The RUU also updates the HBOOT for you if you want some custom ICS ROMs.

I am trying to relock my bootloader to flash RUU. When I relock, it gives the security warning, and won't go past bootloader. You have to have the phone on to update the RUU.

krustmother said:
I am trying to relock my bootloader to flash RUU. When I relock, it gives the security warning, and won't go past bootloader. You have to have the phone on to update the RUU.
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That's fine hook it up to your computer with it at the bootloader screen it will go into fastboot USB mode when you do this then run the ruu
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Thanks a lot, jerrycoffman45.
Is anyone familiar with this error? I searched but didn't find.
:~/android$ sudo ./fastboot oem lock
... INFOLock successfully...
FAILED (status read failed (Protocol error))
It appears to do it anyway, as it says relocked on the bootloader screen.

krustmother said:
Thanks a lot, jerrycoffman45.
Is anyone familiar with this error? I searched but didn't find.
:~/android$ sudo ./fastboot oem lock
... INFOLock successfully...
FAILED (status read failed (Protocol error))
It appears to do it anyway, as it says relocked on the bootloader screen.
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it is a common error i have seen it too aslong as it now says relocked you are good to go

help!!!
ok i'm stuck. i have relocked my phone but when it reboots it gets stuck at the relock fastboot screen. i am freaking out!!!

kainniak03 said:
ok i'm stuck. i have relocked my phone but when it reboots it gets stuck at the relock fastboot screen. i am freaking out!!!
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It will do that if you relock it. Unlock it again and it should boot up
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help!!!
it is stuck at the boot screen. just says HTC

Ok what all have you done and are you on att
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help!!!
just following the directions for htc vivid aio kit by hasoon 2000 v2.1. i installed the htc drivers, registered at htcdev, got my token id and submitted it then unlocked bootloader. i then flashed wcxs cwm (gb/ics). thats all. oh and i'm on att.

kainniak03 said:
just following the directions for htc vivid aio kit by hasoon 2000 v2.1. i installed the htc drivers, registered at htcdev, got my token id and submitted it then unlocked bootloader. i then flashed wcxs cwm (gb/ics). thats all. oh and i'm on att.
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Ics or gb and I am on my way home so give me about 45 min
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jerrycoffman45 said:
Ics or gb and I am on my way home so give me about 45 min
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ics

Ok I got about 10 min till my kids get out of school are you trying to put a custom rom on your phone or just root it
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just root it. i feel so damn stupid.

It happens ok download the ruu from htc if you havnt yet relock your bootloader and leave your phone hooked up to your computer and run the ruu this will return you to stock ics then go to wildchilds site and regester you can't download anything until you have 10 post and you can't see the vivid section till you register in the att ics rom op is a video that will show you how to root with wcs recovery
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ok i am home let me know if you need more help

[Q] bootloader not allowed xperia z

my phone is showing me that it cant unlock boot loader when i see in service test bt typing *#7378432#*#*
i am from india and using normal xperia z (not any docomo or any)
can any one say what to do for getting permission for unlocking boot loader

Short answer - you can't unlock it ever.
The only exception would be if the status changed to disallowed after rooting. There is a fix for that somewhere in Doomlord's rooting thread.
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meghanath reddy said:
my phone is showing me that it cant unlock boot loader when i see in service test bt typing *#7378432#*#*
i am from india and using normal xperia z (not any docomo or any)
can any one say what to do for getting permission for unlocking boot loader
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First time I checked, I was also disappointed, a few days later I realized that I checked the status without having a root phone. After I rooted the phone it said yes for me.

Dsteppa said:
First time I checked, I was also disappointed, a few days later I realized that I checked the status without having a root phone. After I rooted the phone it said yes for me.
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Mine has always said 'Yes', even before I rooted.
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But here I checked after rooting my phone only
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I have checked after rooting my phone
Can I get unlock boot loader option as yes if I return to stock using pc companion
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meghanath reddy said:
I have checked after rooting my phone
Can I get unlock boot loader option as yes if I return to stock using pc companion
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Maybe. Only if the bootloader was actually unlockable to begin with.
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meghanath reddy said:
my phone is showing me that it cant unlock boot loader when i see in service test bt typing *#7378432#*#*
i am from india and using normal xperia z (not any docomo or any)
can any one say what to do for getting permission for unlocking boot loader
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Short answer:
If your device says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No, it means you CAN'T unlock your bootloader.

diego9016 said:
Short answer:
If your device says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No, it means you CAN'T unlock your bootloader.
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Unless it was rooted, as this sometimes changes the status to 'No' as stated in the first post of Doomlord's thread. I used bin4ry's tool and the bootloader status was untouched.
Edit:
DooMLoRD said:
if u had an unlockable bootloader device, after using this method the device will be detected as LOCKED or unlock not possible!!! (to fix this use this fix)
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Troubleshooting:
if your device has unlockable bootloader then after applying this hack the bootloader status will turn "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"
in that case dont worry the users have reported that doing a repair via SEUS will flash back stock firmware and turn this status to "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" (the same might also be achieved by flashing a stock FTF using FlashTool )
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Thax bro it worked for me
Thax a lot
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Hello, everyone.
I know nothing about rooting, flashing or unlocking bootloader. What I really need is to unlock the network of my phone. It was bought in Portugal locked to the TMN network. I am now back to Brazil and want to use it here. The conventional method of unlocking network is buying a code, but I want to know if there's a way to do it with no expense. What do you guys recommend?
Sony XPeria Z
Model: C6603
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO!!!
Thanks!

fran__cisco said:
Hello, everyone.
I know nothing about rooting, flashing or unlocking bootloader. What I really need is to unlock the network of my phone. It was bought in Portugal locked to the TMN network. I am now back to Brazil and want to use it here. The conventional method of unlocking network is buying a code, but I want to know if there's a way to do it with no expense. What do you guys recommend?
Sony XPeria Z
Model: C6603
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO!!!
Thanks!
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Hello and welcome to the forums.
The only way to network unlock this device is with a code, either from the original network provider or from an online seller. It is not possible to unlock any other way.
Additionally, as you're new here, I will suggest you should start a new thread when you have a question in future instead of bumping a very old thread unrelated to your question.
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kingvortex said:
Hello and welcome to the forums.
The only way to network unlock this device is with a code, either from the original network provider or from an online seller. It is not possible to unlock any other way.
Additionally, as you're new here, I will suggest you should start a new thread when you have a question in future instead of bumping a very old thread unrelated to your question.
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Ok. Sorry about that. I am also new here on XDA.
Thanks for the help. I will have "open my wallet" then

You're welcome and don't worry about it.
It might be helpful for you if you read the forum rules and a message from the moderators, as they both contain some useful information for your time on XDA.
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Root Xperia Z3 D6603 build 23.0.A.2.98 bootloader locked
Hi to everone. First time on the forum. Please can you help me to root my Xperia Z3?

Petopjasp69 said:
Hi to everone. First time on the forum. Please can you help me to root my Xperia Z3?
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Hi, welcome to the forums.
This is the Xperia Z section. You should ask questions regarding the Xperia Z3 in the Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
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I'm thankful that there are still wanting to address this issue of the bootloader not being unlocked. So my question is as such - Is there anyway (either by contacting T-Mobile, or Sony) that my phone, which is is SIM Unlocked (I know SIM unlock has nothing to do with bootloader unlock), can be bootloader unlocked? I'm just hoping that I can either get with Sony/Tmobile and have them do it, or even if there is a legitimate paid service out there then I will do that too! Any kind of help or anything would be appreciated! All I read is, 'If you're bootloader says no than that means NO', or I will often see people say that their bootloader says no and yet they can still enter fastboot mode.
Currently my device is Sony Xperia Z C6606 Tmobile version. I'm going to try to switch out my microUSB cord and see if fastboot works then. I'm still trying to have some kind of hope that maybe it will somehow work and I can flash a custom rom. Currently, whenever I plug in my phone into any computer, (with drivers installed) it never even shows up in the Device manager so I'm thinking it's an issue with my cord. It charges the device only.
Or should I just sell this phone and get a different android phone where I can unlock the bootloader? lol
Thanks!

You can only flash stock based roms with a stock, unmodified kernel.
Fastboot will connect even with a locked bootloader, but the commands you can use are extremely limited and in your case you cannot do anything with it at all. Your USB cable is not the problem.
If you want to flash CM/PA/AOSP etc, then you'll have to buy a new device. The bootloader is non unlockable. Nobody has cracked the security yet and I don't think anyone is even working on it, to be honest.
Sony or T-Mobile will not unlock it.
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[Q] cant unlock booterloader

hi,all,im trying to unlock BL by flashtool beta6,but its say No loader found for this device
OS;4.2.2 ,423,HK

It says underneath it "cannot be officially unlocked"
So my guess is your bootloader is permanently locked. Type *#*#service#*#* and go to service info then configuration. It should say "bootloader unlock allowed:" yes if you are able to unlock it.
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*boy*racer* said:
It says underneath it "cannot be officially unlocked"
So my guess is your bootloader is permanently locked. Type *#*#service#*#* and go to service info then configuration. It should say "bootloader unlock allowed:" yes if you are able to unlock it.
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I checked the CONFIGURATION,and its say bootloader unlock allwoed:yes.....so...what should i do

sangufv said:
so...what should i do
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Use Google. A simple query like "how to unlock xperia z bootloader" would probably do it. But since that is such a far-fetched idea I understand how it could have slipped your mind...

sangufv said:
I checked the CONFIGURATION,and its say bootloader unlock allwoed:yes.....so...what should i do
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Either try the latest flashtool and do it again or search for doomlord's post on how to unlock bootloader.
But before trying, I would highly recommend backing up your TA.img

sangufv said:
hi,all,im trying to unlock BL by flashtool beta6,but its say No loader found for this device
OS;4.2.2 ,423,HK
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Why are you using Flashtools Beta 6? That version has been superseded by the latest release on the flashtool site....
Go read Doomlord's post on unlocking the boot loader (which is the official Sony method)- you can do it quick and easy with fastboot......
As has already been said....read the post in Original Development about backing up your TA (DRM & BE) partition BEFORE you unlock your bootloader.
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[Q] Cant get the bootloader unlocked, please help :)

Hello again all peeps!
I need helpeth! I cant unlock the bootloader, nothing works.
First I cant get the status options from *#*#7378423#*#* , it just says the number isnt working. I got that menu when I started this a couple of days ago but I cant get them now so I cant check if my phone is unlockable.
Second, the command for unlocking the boatloader with the command: "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY" doesnt work, it says: "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)" .
Third; I downloaded latest flashtool and tried that but it feels kinda scary since the threads says it only works for x10, x8, x10 mini/pro.
´So what shall I do at this time?? What to do`?

Is your device unlockable?
Like does it say bootloader unlockable = Yes on the service menu?

DrKrFfXx said:
Is your device unlockable?
Like does it say bootloader unlockable = Yes on the service menu?
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From a unrooted state due to root can change status sometimes
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You can try with flashtool,click on blu button and follow the instructions.
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gm007 said:
You can try with flashtool,click on blu button and follow the instructions.
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Ok, Thanx. I'll try that

DrKrFfXx said:
Is your device unlockable?
Like does it say bootloader unlockable = Yes on the service menu?
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How do I check this out? With this command: *#*#7378423#*#* ? That one has only worked once, when I rooted the phone, otherwise it doesnt.
And the phone is rooted I think, otherwise the TA backup wouldnt have worked I guess

LeBump!

hobs0n said:
Second, the command for unlocking the boatloader with the command: "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY" doesnt work, it says: "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)" .
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Sounds to me like you bought a locked carrier device, which can't be unlocked.

pulser_g2 said:
Sounds to me like you bought a locked carrier device, which can't be unlocked.
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I must agree... If it's Carrier locked phone, you can't unlock your bootloader either vía flashtools or fastboot.
Sorry, but only sony's service centers can do it...
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Argh, wtf! The other Android devices I bought where always available to "crack" on some way but I guess there isnt a way now... :/ I hope there will come in the future
Anyway, I have root now anyway. I guess I can install some roms anyway

Any idea if someone is working on a boot loader unlock for the c6606 I'm kind of annoyed. I have it rooted and debloated but I want to flash other Roms.

Indeed you can. As long as they are stock based and planned for locked bootloader...
The only issue IMO is that you can't flash other kernel than mentioned STOCK based ones
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What about updates? I won't get ota updates if I flash it right? I'm stock rooted at the moment

If you finally unlock the bootloader, you will surelly face OTA issues, and probably a soft brick. You will have to use Emma from Sony. It's meant for unlocked.devices...
But first of all, make a BACKUP of your ta partition, or you Will loose your drm Keys.
You have been warned
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worf_1977 said:
Indeed you can. As long as they are stock based and planned for locked bootloader...
The only issue IMO is that you can't flash other kernel than mentioned STOCK based ones
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Yeah Im planning to try Exelcus Z when I understand how flashtool and firmwares works
Thanx for the tips!

hobs0n said:
Yeah Im planning to try Exelcus Z when I understand how flashtool and firmwares works
Thanx for the tips!
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Simple.. As long as you don't tick DATA, your firmware should be upgraded instead of deleted...
You can preserve root If you don't tick kernel also (i think)
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hobs0n said:
Hello again all peeps!
I need helpeth! I cant unlock the bootloader, nothing works.
First I cant get the status options from *#*#7378423#*#* , it just says the number isnt working. I got that menu when I started this a couple of days ago but I cant get them now so I cant check if my phone is unlockable.
Second, the command for unlocking the boatloader with the command: "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY" doesnt work, it says: "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)" .
Third; I downloaded latest flashtool and tried that but it feels kinda scary since the threads says it only works for x10, x8, x10 mini/pro.
´So what shall I do at this time?? What to do`?
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You've got a locked, un-unlockable bootloader. This is what you get when you send the unlock command in fastboot in this scenario. The oem unlock command is not allowed. This comes from experience of my C6603 on Three UK. Go check the Xperia bounty thread for a ton of information. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287897 ) Doomlord is working on a workaround for this when he doesn't have other dev work to do.
Upshot of this is that you can't flash kernels that aren't signed by Sony. This rules out CM and anything using CM as a base. It is very annoying but at present only stock based roms are flashable.

nikc0069 said:
You've got a locked, un-unlockable bootloader. This is what you get when you send the unlock command in fastboot in this scenario. The oem unlock command is not allowed. This comes from experience of my C6603 on Three UK. Go check the Xperia bounty thread for a ton of information. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287897 ) Doomlord is working on a workaround for this when he doesn't have other dev work to do.
Upshot of this is that you can't flash kernels that aren't signed by Sony. This rules out CM and anything using CM as a base. It is very annoying but at present only stock based roms are flashable.
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Yeah I have understood that by now :/ I thought this phone was open as was my previous Android phones, even tho they where bought with other operators, not Three tho. I guess Three always locks their phones?
worf_1977 said:
Simple.. As long as you don't tick DATA, your firmware should be upgraded instead of deleted...
You can preserve root If you don't tick kernel also (i think)
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Uhm tick DATA with flashtool I guess? Im quoting the response I got from ZeroInfinity, the creator of Excelsus Z :
I just read his instructions more carefully so now I know that since I have the same firmware (10.3.A.0.423) as his rom so I can just install it via TWRP

hobs0n said:
Yeah I have understood that by now :/ I thought this phone was open as was my previous Android phones, even tho they where bought with other operators, not Three tho. I guess Three always locks their phones?
Uhm tick DATA with flashtool I guess? Im quoting the response I got from ZeroInfinity, the creator of Excelsus Z :
I just read his instructions more carefully so now I know that since I have the same firmware (10.3.A.0.423) as his rom so I can just install it via TWRP
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That's right. Untick DATA on Flashtools and only your system Will be changed.
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bootloader unlock fail?

After following the bootloader unlock instructions to the letter, the message unlock unsuccessful appeared. Now when I boot up the phone, the unlocked bootloader warning message appears, but I have not been able to get a custom recovery flashed, or achieve root. I tried restarting the unlock process over and it says bootloader is already unlocked. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Heloooooo?

moldyghosty said:
Heloooooo?
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I am sorry, your post is not very coherent. You state that unlocking bootloader failed... however you also state that it says it is unlocked...
Could you please tell us what it is that you want? Because your bootloader is already unlocked... you can't open a door that is already open.
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