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How to install recovery or cwm with locked bootlaoder

How kan i install recovery or cwm with bootloader locked.
My statu for unlocked bootloader is : no
Do You have one way to install this please
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I don't think there is currently a way to do that. If you were to flash an unbranded firmware onto the phone would that allow you to unlock the bootloader (allowing installation of CWM)? I can't unlock my bootloader due to my PC being broken.
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I'm waiting for a solution as well. it should not be that hard as they have a solution for the xperia s with a locked bootloader.
maybe some very wise and helpful dev can port cwm for us xperia t owners with locked bootloaders.

sessel said:
How kan i install recovery or cwm with bootloader locked.
My statu for unlocked bootloader is : no
Do You have one way to install this please
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No method currently exists
xL3thalTuRdZz said:
I don't think there is currently a way to do that. If you were to flash an unbranded firmware onto the phone would that allow you to unlock the bootloader (allowing installation of CWM)? I can't unlock my bootloader due to my PC being broken.
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Flashing unbranded firmware will not allow you to unlock the bootloader if you currently cannot unlock it.

Well, no promises of any kind, but there is that one user which claims that after updating to 3.195 the bootloader status changed from non-unlockable to unlockable.
I have to stress out, I cannot confirm nor explain this and I do not propose that anybody tries this.
But we all know where this is going, right...? Sic...

schaggo said:
Well, no promises of any kind, but there is that one user which claims that after updating to 3.195 the bootloader status changed from non-unlockable to unlockable.
I have to stress out, I cannot confirm nor explain this and I do not propose that anybody tries this.
But we all know where this is going, right...? Sic...
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Its safe to try, as long as you have a .ftf made from your original rom or are prepared to flash one the .303 .ftf's found in the all in one thread

I've flash one week later the 3.195 and my statue dont change.
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For people with the lock bootloader cant you unlock it through the official Sony site? i thought Sony allows you to unlock bootloaders on their devices...

schaggo said:
Well, no promises of any kind, but there is that one user which claims that after updating to 3.195 the bootloader status changed from non-unlockable to unlockable.
I have to stress out, I cannot confirm nor explain this and I do not propose that anybody tries this.
But we all know where this is going, right...? Sic...
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With the official updating or with a ftf file ?
i have a .303 ftf so i can try et do a updating et come back on the .303 with my ftf ? right ?

LegibleEel said:
For people with the lock bootloader cant you unlock it through the official Sony site? i thought Sony allows you to unlock bootloaders on their devices...
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Sony does, but some carriers (Especially AT&T) block it.

gregbradley said:
Sony does, but some carriers (Especially AT&T) block it.
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It says I cant unlock my bootloader, I'm with 3UK, if I took it into three store, will they unlock it?

LegibleEel said:
It says I cant unlock my bootloader, I'm with 3UK, if I took it into three store, will they unlock it?
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You can ask, but I bet they say no.

up to date, any method to unlock it?

Seriously?

I also have this problem, the boot loader is locked and I need to install the recovery. Prompt really working bootloader unlock method, none of the methods I did not ride. Through the website Sony have an error occurs, full of requests to install the update file, it weighs 1.5 gigabytes. I do not have as much Internet traffic to download it.

Currenty is possible if you are both rooted and in FW 303. Try this.

Rooted and updating to 4.3

Hey guys I have a rooted Xperia Sp(C5302). We know that our device is gonna get the 4.3 official update next month. My question is can we update to the official 4.3 even after having root or will it cause a problem.
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Chain Hacker said:
Hey guys I have a rooted Xperia Sp(C5302). We know that our device is gonna get the 4.3 official update next month. My question is can we update to the official 4.3 even after having root or will it cause a problem.
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If its rooted; you can update via pc companion. (i don't know if OTA; but via pc companion you can). Cheers!

rogermontane said:
If its rooted; you can update via pc companion. (i don't know if OTA; but via pc companion you can). Cheers!
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Thank you..
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rogermontane said:
If its rooted; you can update via pc companion. (i don't know if OTA; but via pc companion you can). Cheers!
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As said above, root is no problem with PC Companion.
However, if you unlock the bootloader, no update whatsoever (PC Comp, OTA). After bootloader unlock only Flashtool /Emma will let you flash new ROM/updates.

aspot72 said:
As said above, root is no problem with PC Companion.
However, if you unlock the bootloader, no update whatsoever (PC Comp, OTA). After bootloader unlock only Flashtool /Emma will let you flash new ROM/updates.
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Hi , so if i Relock the boot loader i will be able to use ota rite?
which is the safest method to Reload the Boot loader
I am using BL Unlocked Rooted Stock Rom ,

I think Sony stated on their unlock website that once you unlock the boot loader there's no way to relock. Check out unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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aspot72 said:
I think Sony stated on their unlock website that once you unlock the boot loader there's no way to relock. Check out unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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But i've heard that we can relock the bootloader by flashing some kernel
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KiranP23 said:
Hi , so if i Relock the boot loader i will be able to use ota rite?
which is the safest method to Reload the Boot loader
I am using BL Unlocked Rooted Stock Rom ,
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If you backed up your DRM keys with TA-backup you should be able to relock if you didn't you are kinda screwed
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[Q] Xperia Z1 Root Help

Help guys.
I've just realised that unlocking the bootloader of the Xperia Z1 affects the camera which seems to be the best feature of this device.
I have got to questions:
1. Can I root this phone without unlocking the bootloader? I am on firmware 14.1.G.2.257
2. If I am able to root this device, am I still gonna be able to receive firmware OTA updates from Sony?
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slimldj said:
Help guys.
I've just realised that unlocking the bootloader of the Xperia Z1 affects the camera which seems to be the best feature of this device.
I have got to questions:
1. Can I root this phone without unlocking the bootloader? I am on firmware 14.1.G.2.257
2. If I am able to root this device, am I still gonna be able to receive firmware OTA updates from Sony?
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1. in a way yes, but you have to downgrade to .534 and use b1n4ry tool. then ota update to .257
2. just like i said in 1. you can receive ota but the ota release was for .257 only atm
anyway you can unlock bootloader without breaking camera by uprading to 4.3. but there's no diret method to have root on 4.3 but to have your bootloader unlocked. but in case you want to unlocked, better to backup your TA first.
there's a lot of thread how to do that.

mharckk said:
anyway you can unlock bootloader without breaking camera by uprading to 4.3. but there's no diret method to have root on 4.3 but to have your bootloader unlocked. but in case you want to unlocked, better to backup your TA first.
there's a lot of thread how to do that.
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+1

mharckk said:
1. in a way yes, but you have to downgrade to .534 and use b1n4ry tool. then ota update to .257
2. just like i said in 1. you can receive ota but the ota release was for .257 only atm
anyway you can unlock bootloader without breaking camera by uprading to 4.3. but there's no diret method to have root on 4.3 but to have your bootloader unlocked. but in case you want to unlocked, better to backup your TA first.
there's a lot of thread how to do that.
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Thanks.
If I unlock bootloader, will OTA come?
I just wanna be rooted and receive OTA. I'm not gonna be flashing any Roms.
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slimldj said:
Thanks.
If I unlock bootloader, will OTA come?
I just wanna be rooted and receive OTA. I'm not gonna be flashing any Roms.
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I think you get OTA even if you root but I will recommended to do not unlock bootloader if you will not flash any rom. Just update to 4.3 which is really improved OS with very efficient battery and wait until root for 4.3 come out. If you want root now, which will be a huge mistake do not update to 4.3, use only Vroot or 360 app.

[Q] Can i flash stock roms with unlocked bootloader?

Can I flash regular sony roms with unlocked bootloader?
Or am I have to relock my bootloader for it?

No you don't need.
You can flash anything with unlocked bootloader
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electrash said:
No you don't need.
You can flash anything with unlocked bootloader
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No, i mean with flashtool.
Can I use flashtool with unlocked bootloader?

yes

You can do everything with unlocked bootloader with exception for Ota updates for stock rom.

olokos said:
You can do everything with unlocked bootloader with exception for Ota updates for stock rom.
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Not quite
You also cannot use pccompanion to update with an unlocked bootloader

gregbradley said:
Not quite
You also cannot use pccompanion to update with an unlocked bootloader
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Isn't that possible if you go into flashmode?

olokos said:
Isn't that possible if you go into flashmode?
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No, you cannot use Pccompanion to update software with an unlocked bootloader. It downloads the files but then stops with a warning saying you have modified the software (i.e rooted the bootloader) and then aborts

gregbradley said:
No, you cannot use Pccompanion to update software with an unlocked bootloader. It downloads the files but then stops with a warning saying you have modified the software (i.e rooted the bootloader) and then aborts
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Thanks. I wasn't sure about this as my old xperia play barely got any software updates. Duh. It was released with Android 2.3.3 and left at 2.3.7. Since the Z1 is really powerful and custom kernels don't really give that much of improvements or actually useful features (d2tw drains the battery like crazy) then I decided to stay on stock kernel with LB to keep bionz and other stock features.

Is there a way to update rooted ZR with official Sony image?

I have a rooted Sony ZR 5502, it keeps telling me there's 10.5.1.A.0.283 update available.
I don't want a custom ROM. How do I proceed with updating with official SONY image? Is there a way? I can download it from Sony but not sure where it gets downloaded to.
I tried to read some threads here but there's so much info I get lost. PLease help.

Have you locked or unlocked bootloader?

You can use flashtool, regardless of locked or unlocked bootloader. If it is locked, then the update center, as far as I know, works. I used update center for my locked but rooted zr and even retained root.
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pajoneer said:
Have you locked or unlocked bootloader?
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It's unlocked. Does anybody know where the downloaded image can be found on my phone?

There is ftf file with KITKAK http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zr/general/stock-rom-xperia-zr-c5502-android-4-4-t2872227