[Q] bootloader unlocked.. still recieving updates - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi all
i have unlocked the bootloader and still get updates.. i have never had this before... on my other phones.
do you recieve it also ? and do you update... without facing problems? i will not update the firmware when it comes to that.... but apps like album etc...
thanks in advance and have a good weekend

Unlocking the bootloader doesn't stop notifications, but Update Service or PC Companion WILL NOT update anything, you will get a message about modified software and then the program refuses to update.

cachanilla86 said:
Unlocking the bootloader doesn't stop notifications, but Update Service or PC Companion WILL NOT update anything, you will get a message about modified software and then the program refuses to update.
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it is just that i did not recieve these on my other phones that was unlocked... but good to know :d thanks.

HellRoot said:
it is just that i did not recieve these on my other phones that was unlocked... but good to know :d thanks.
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same here. it will not appear on my previous xperia v, but xperia z1 does appear. tat is a gd thing of cos.
else u can just remove update.apk. problem solved.

HellRoot said:
hi all
i have unlocked the bootloader and still get updates.. i have never had this before... on my other phones.
do you recieve it also ? and do you update... without facing problems? i will not update the firmware when it comes to that.... but apps like album etc...
thanks in advance and have a good weekend
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u can update everythings

stoan123 said:
u can update everythings
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You cannot. Application can be updated but not the System, after unlocking Booloader the only yours friend is Flashtool, to update to latest Firmware.

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[Solved] original Sony V firmware stock firmware

Hello can someone send me a link to the stock firmware to LT25i sony xperia V?
the 9.1.A.0.490 firmware, cant seem to find the original one (stock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2132641
thx!
matt4321 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2132641
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thanks dude!
downloading it now, hope this is the stock one, the others i found wasnt the stock
sony's pc companion still doesn't support me for updating with pc companion
What can i do before it works?
zetto123 said:
sony's pc companion still doesn't support me for updating with pc companion
What can i do before it works?
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It should do. Please tell us the error you get. However, if you are trying to flash that ftf file you do not do it in pccompanion, you need flashtool
problem still comes
iam flashing with no problems with flashtool, and the ftf works fine on my phone, then i take it to sony pc companion and trying to update it with it.
then i get an error that custom firmware is installed
zetto123 said:
iam flashing with no problems with flashtool, and the ftf works fine on my phone, then i take it to sony pc companion and trying to update it with it.
then i get an error that custom firmware is installed
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OK, if you have unlocked your bootloader you can no longer use pccompanion.
That would have been explained when you went through the process of unlocking the bootloader.
is it possible to lock it somehow again?
zetto123 said:
is it possible to lock it somehow again?
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yes, search for relock bootloader xperia v
But your warrenty is void anyway now.
found one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
found one, and seems like it works.
*#*#7378423#*#* says that it is "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes"
and it is now updating, think it works
thank you alot!
now i can finally get sony to repair my screen that they destroyed when i send it to them
zetto123 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
found one, and seems like it works.
*#*#7378423#*#* says that it is "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes"
and it is now updating, think it works
thank you alot!
now i can finally get sony to repair my screen that they destroyed when i send it to them
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Probably not. You have voided your warrenty when you unlocked and relocking the bootloader willnot hide that fact.
You gave them your IMEI number when you unlocked, and you modified your trim area (That's why you lost drm keys) and relocking does not restore the TA.
PS, No need to say thanks in a post, just use the button.
oh okay, so it didn't really matter that i reset it to factory, they will still just give me the same message...
damn Sony, i will never buy a phone from them again...
seriusly they destroyed my phone at their repair service, but now i just have to argue with them, don't think that XDA can help me with this anymore then done now.
zetto123 said:
oh okay, so it didn't really matter that i reset it to factory, they will still just give me the same message...
damn Sony, i will never buy a phone from them again...
seriusly they destroyed my phone at their repair service, but now i just have to argue with them, don't think that XDA can help me with this anymore then done now.
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well if sony broke the screen you may have a case to get them to fix it.
But it is very clearly stated that you lose warrenty when unlocking the bootloader. I think all carriers do the same (If they let you unlock at all, Sony are very good at this and this is why they have been voted xda's OEM of the year for the past few years because they are so Dev friendly)
You just need to read the fine print a bit more carefully I think
well i dont think that it's too clearly stated, when they write that you may void the warrenty, it doesn't say that i void the warrenty, only that i may void it.
hmm yearh, Sony isn't that bad at all, and their products work...
well think it will be alot easier now to talk with Sony about the problem now.
is there some way i should mark this thread as solved?
hmm now i get a new bug after i did this...
I can't install apps from google store, getting error 403.
zetto123 said:
well i dont think that it's too clearly stated, when they write that you may void the warrenty, it doesn't say that i void the warrenty, only that i may void it.
hmm yearh, Sony isn't that bad at all, and their products work...
well think it will be alot easier now to talk with Sony about the problem now.
is there some way i should mark this thread as solved?
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goto the first post and edit it, click on advanced and it lets you edit the title.
Good luck with sony

Doomkernel questions

I've recently flashed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448613 and was just wondering can I still update via Pc companion/SEUS to new firmwares/updates without losing the kernel, root etc...like will it replace the kernel with a stock one?
I'm a noob at Flashing and search didn't really answer my question.
If you have unlocked your bootloader by the official method at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com, then you can not use PC Companion or SEUS to update firmware.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader by the official method at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com, then you can not use PC Companion or SEUS to update firmware.
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From what you said, I understand that there is an unofficial way to unlock the bootloader and still be able to use PC Companion and SEUS to update firmware?
Just2Cause said:
From what you said, I understand that there is an unofficial way to unlock the bootloader and still be able to use PC Companion and SEUS to update firmware?
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If your bootloader is unlocked, there is no way to use pc companion or seus to update firmware unless you relock it
Thankyou for the replies, I might try to relock my bootloader. I unlocked it through the official Sony method.
Just2Cause said:
From what you said, I understand that there is an unofficial way to unlock the bootloader and still be able to use PC Companion and SEUS to update firmware?
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Not as far as I know. Older Xperia models had test point method, but Z1 does not have this option.
Sent from my LT18i
Someguyfromhell said:
Not as far as I know. Older Xperia models had test point method, but Z1 does not have this option.
Sent from my LT18i
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Has someone actually ruled this out? I mostly hear that people with LB go swap their phones or just make sure they're getting a UB phone in the first place. The main complication I see is compromising the waterproof gasket...
Test point method?
xasbo said:
Has someone actually ruled this out? I mostly hear that people with LB go swap their phones or just make sure they're getting a UB phone in the first place. The main complication I see is compromising the waterproof gasket...
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Unlocking bootloader doesn't have anything to do with waterproofness, it's something done using a computer.
Just2Cause said:
Unlocking bootloader doesn't have anything to do with waterproofness, it's something done using a computer.
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Obviously. In order to access test points, the back cover will have to be removed. The back cover uses tape/gasketing to enforce waterproofing. My question was about whether someone has actually looked into a testpoint unlock yet for the XZ1.

[Q] unrooting the z1 restores the OTA updates?

hi, i have just moved from the Sammys2 to the lovely xperiaZ1
just wanna ask -as the phone still supported by sony OTA's- if i root and then unrooting my device, can i update my phone using the companion?
eraser0 said:
hi, i have just moved from the Sammys2 to the lovely xperiaZ1
just wanna ask -as the phone still supported by sony OTA's- if i root and then unrooting my device, can i update my phone using the companion?
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You can always use Pccompanion if you are rooted, just not if you unlocked the bootloader.
gregbradley said:
You can always use Pccompanion if you are rooted, just not if you unlocked the bootloader.
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well thanks for the reply, what i mean, if sony updated its firmware, and iam on ROOT, can i update after unrooting?
eraser0 said:
well thanks for the reply, what i mean, if sony updated its firmware, and iam on ROOT, can i update after unrooting?
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You do not need to unroot
as I said above
You can always use Pccompanion if you are rooted, just not if you unlocked the bootloader.

Can I restore the camera normally work after flash FTF?

I had tried to unlock the phone,
myXperia Theft Protection (MXTP) made my phone cannot unlock again and stay in unlock unknow status and caanot root & use TWRP...
Therefore I just want to use my phone in unroot status, but I found that the camera cannot normal work, it is not clear to shot the text.
Can I restore the camera normally work after flash stock rom FTF? :crying:
I tried this but still have above problem... 1294-9654: Hong Kong - Customized HK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161
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smallerstone said:
I had tried to unlock the phone,
myXperia Theft Protection (MXTP) made my phone cannot unlock again and stay in unlock unknow status and caanot root & use TWRP...
Therefore I just want to use my phone in unroot status, but I found that the camera cannot normal work, it is not clear to shot the text.
Can I restore the camera normally work after flash stock rom FTF? :crying:
I tried this but still have above problem... 1294-9654: Hong Kong - Customized HK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161
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wht did u do so far exactly?
by relock the bootloader and flashing stock rom everything should work normally
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Eff, I can't post links. Open youtube and find my vid: "sony xperia z3+ camera focus bug #xda"
I think that's what he's talking about.
Same-shi...
Stock via Flashtool, Companion repair, clear camera cache -- doesn't help.
zotac55 said:
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Eff, I can't post links. Open youtube and find my vid: "sony xperia z3+ camera focus bug #xda"
I think that's what he's talking about.
Same-shi...
Stock via Flashtool, Companion repair, clear camera cache -- doesn't help.
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Hey! I have exactly the same problem... Is your bootloader unlocked?
xiaq said:
Hey! I have exactly the same problem... Is your bootloader unlocked?
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"Rooting status: Unknown." Noting else.
Seems like there's no fix for it. Same problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/help/rooting-status-uknown-t3160932
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smallerstone said:
Need wait for an OTA update that fixes this issue?!!
Oh no, that mean nothing can do if activated the MyXperia security in unlocked Z3 plus?! :crying:
Then now just use the phone in unlock & cannot root status?!!!
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dl12345 said:
If you activated MyXperia with the phone in an unlocked state then you have permanently damaged your phone
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Non unlockable bootloader suddenly unlocked itself! Now I can't receive any update...

It's strange. No, seriously, it's actually strange.
My Z3+ was a non-unlockable device (see the first attachment, it's a screenshot I took the first time I booted the phone), I installed several OTAs (it came out of the box with Android 5.0) so it was actually locked.
Now, tired because I didn't received the 6.0.1 update on my phone (on both Xperia Companion, which replied always with a connection error, and OTA), I checked the bootloader status. Ta-da, unlocked. How could it be possible? I actually did nothing, also it was non-unlockable, so I can't really explain myself what happened.
And also...how can I now receive updates? I can't remain on 6.0 forever. Thanks. And sorry for my bad english.
Up! Anyone?
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ale29-09 said:
It's strange. No, seriously, it's actually strange.
My Z3+ was a non-unlockable device (see the first attachment, it's a screenshot I took the first time I booted the phone), I installed several OTAs (it came out of the box with Android 5.0) so it was actually locked.
Now, tired because I didn't received the 6.0.1 update on my phone (on both Xperia Companion, which replied always with a connection error, and OTA), I checked the bootloader status. Ta-da, unlocked. How could it be possible? I actually did nothing, also it was non-unlockable, so I can't really explain myself what happened.
And also...how can I now receive updates? I can't remain on 6.0 forever. Thanks. And sorry for my bad english.
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This happened to me but not magically
I just flashed my phone which was at no after flashing it said yes.
I used xperifirm and flashtool.
Don't worry you can still get updates but only through flashing.
njaya95 said:
This happened to me but not magically
I just flashed my phone which was at no after flashing it said yes.
I used xperifirm and flashtool.
Don't worry you can still get updates but only through flashing.
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Uh, I tried to use Flashtool when I had a trouble with camera focus, but it failed and I had to repair it via Xperia Companion (and if it worked, so bootloader was still locked). Do you think is this?
ale29-09 said:
Uh, I tried to use Flashtool when I had a trouble with camera focus, but it failed and I had to repair it via Xperia Companion (and if it worked, so bootloader was still locked). Do you think is this?
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Well I never used xperia companion, but flashtool always worked for me, I nearly flashed 7 times due to many issues like boot freeze, locked bl and in my final attempt both my bl was unlocked and the boot freeze problem was gone.
I flashed the last stock CE1 using Flashtool, now my bootloader is again locked and non unlockable. I'm not understanding...
CE1
Whch ftf?
arokososoo said:
Whch ftf?
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I downloaded the 32.2.A.0.224 Customized Europe 1 through XperiFirm.
FTF
Will you please provide the link of E6553 28.0.A.8.266 ftf... I want to backup TA and DRM keys.. I am not getting the firmware anywhere.
Please

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