Hello Legends!
XDA Forum,
I recently bought "Sony Z1 C6903 Unlocked International Vesion LTE" with Android 4.3 JB. but I willing to Root My phone and Read many articles about it but I am in still confusion; what should i Do "ROOT first and unlocked boot loader --or-- Unlocked Boot-loader first and root?"
Also Planning to upgrade to 4.4 KitKat. so, which will be the better to Root 4.3 JB --or-- 4.4 KitKat ?
Hoping you guys will help me on this matter :fingers-crossed:
Regards,
Clasher_RS
Wrong section
First READ, there are hundreds of guides in the relevant sections
then root.
No need to unlock the bootloader
gregbradley said:
Wrong section
First READ, there are hundreds of guides in the relevant sections
then root.
No need to unlock the bootloader
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Thank you #gregbradley
Actually, I wanted to Flash Custom ROM on my Device but many article says: "Unlocking the boot loader allows you to put custom ROMs on your device" It is true ?
Regards,
Clasher_RS
It depends if the custom rom needs a custom kernel, some do, some don't
But in general, if you find the custom rom in the development section you only need root and not an unlocked bootloader, but if it is in the original development section then you need an unlocked bootloader as that rom requires a custom kernel.
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Thank you #gregbradley
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Hello.
I tried unlocking the bootloader at Sonys Developer site but it wont work on my phone with Swedish carrier 3.
So my question is:
Is it possible to flash a "ICS 9.0.D.0.484 (Generic World)" firmware with flashtool and then unlock it at Sonys site?
And a question about flashtool 0.9.9.0. What phone do i chose? Xperia V is not in the list yet...
Sorry for posting this in developer, but there is no Q&A thread yet.
cpumaster said:
Hello.
I tried unlocking the bootloader at Sonys Developer site but it wont work on my phone with Swedish carrier 3.
So my question is:
Is it possible to flash a "ICS 9.0.D.0.484 (Generic World)" firmware with flashtool and then unlock it at Sonys site?
And a question about flashtool 0.9.9.0. What phone do i chose? Xperia V is not in the list yet...
Sorry for posting this in developer, but there is no Q&A thread yet.
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Look under Service info --> Configuration and see what it says under Rooting status.
My guess is that is says Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
1. wrong place (questions go to questions section for T, TL, V all of them)
2. if it is not unlockable you just cannot unlock
3. i would suggest not to try the generic world firmware becuase that might not boot as your bootloader might need a special carrier signed firmware. what is your build number anyways ?
championswimmer said:
1. wrong place (questions go to questions section for T, TL, V all of them)
2. if it is not unlockable you just cannot unlock
3. i would suggest not to try the generic world firmware becuase that might not boot as your bootloader might need a special carrier signed firmware. what is your build number anyways ?
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1. It only says Xperia T Q&A thats why i chose this plase....
2. My Xperia X10 was also "not unlockable" at the beginning, so i just hoped...
3. My build number is: 9.0.D.0.484 (if you ment that number)
And yes it says "NO" when i check if it is unlockeble....
flashing the world firmware would not make your phone unlockable
and since the build is same you won't get anything special by using it either
so you just have to wait till someone finds an exploit for locked bootloaders
championswimmer said:
flashing the world firmware would not make your phone unlockable
and since the build is same you won't get anything special by using it either
so you just have to wait till someone finds an exploit for locked bootloaders
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Damn.....
Lucky me i still got my Xperia X10 so i can have something to flash while i'm waiting...
Thanks for the answers. :good:
Thread moved. Questions do not belong in the Development section.
I know it says Xperia T but as per the title of the forum it's for all the T, TL and V (and also TX but just doesn't say it). Please post in the sections that would be relevant ignoring the T part of the titles as hopefully can get that changed soon.
As you'll see the titles are now correct so now there's no excuse
Thanks
AvRS
Searched the topics here and Development section. Can the Verizon version can be rooted without the bootloader being unlocked on the latest OTAs?
Didn't search very well rockmymoto in the development section
Search a little harder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
GandalfTehGray said:
Searched the topics here and Development section. Can the Verizon version can be rooted without the bootloader being unlocked on the latest OTAs?
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can lekine
Did see that, just wanted to make sure that I was understanding correctly before I decide to plop down $400-550.
I'm new to the xperia z and want to know how to go about rooting and flashing roms for this phone.I understand the bootloader is locked..what are the rom's available for the tmobile/u.s variant of the phone?
marcviado said:
I'm new to the xperia z and want to know how to go about rooting and flashing roms for this phone.I understand the bootloader is locked..what are the rom's available for the tmobile/u.s variant of the phone?
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As long as the ROM is based off of stock Sony firmware you are good. Look for the "LB" (lockedbootloader) tag withing the ROM title, and you should also see instructions if you have a LB.
Dhickory said:
As long as the ROM is based off of stock Sony firmware you are good. Look for the "LB" (lockedbootloader) tag withing the ROM title, and you should also see instructions if you have a LB.
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Thankyou..how about rooting? Again I have a tmobile C6606 on 10.3.1.E.0.191 I saw couple root methods but not sure if my device is supported. I've been seeing lots of I bricked my device thread so just trying to be cautious
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Thankyou..how about rooting? Again I have a tmobile C6606 on 10.3.1.E.0.191 I saw couple root methods but not sure if my device is supported. I've been seeing lots of I bricked my device thread so just trying to be cautious
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I can't remember what t-mobile firmware I was on (6 months ago) when I rooted, but I know I used a @DooMLoRD method...I think this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405)
You can always use flashtool to install a generic .67 FTF, then root and install recovery. This is the safest way to go, but you will lose t-mobile specific functions like wifi calling, but also t-mobile bloat. If you are looking to install a custom stock ROM then you will be losing these functions anyways.
Just make sure you get the latest flashtool and drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830.
EDIT: Actually I believe I used this method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472) to root as I was on the .166 firmware. The method above is what you want as .67 is what you'll need if making the jump to 4.3.
Hello guys, I have a short but important question....
I can flash any xperia custom ROM on my Xperia Z T-Mobile LTE C6606?I already rooted it and its bootloader locked (Sony page doesnt help with bootloader unlocking) and if I do that I will break the LTE?
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Zero_Lord said:
Hello guys, I have a short but important question....
I can flash any xperia custom ROM on my Xperia Z T-Mobile LTE C6606?I already rooted it and its bootloader locked (Sony page doesnt help with bootloader unlocking) and if I do that I will break the LTE?
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T-Mobile XZ is locked bootloader so u cannot unlock it.
cause in standard method of xperia unlocking u should get unlocking code from sony but they won't send it to C6606
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x102x96x said:
T-Mobile XZ is locked bootloader so u cannot unlock it.
cause in standard method of xperia unlocking u should get unlocking code from sony but they won't send it to C6606
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I have already a custom recovery (I think its like in OMAP devices like Moto Dx2 or Razr XT910-912), so my question is if I can flash customs roms and if every rom on developers section is compatible...
So u can first flash custom boot loader and then try custom kernel and rom
But it s better to ask rom developer that u wanna install it
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x102x96x said:
So u can first flash custom boot loader and then try custom kernel and rom
But it s better to ask rom developer that u wanna install it
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What?
1. There is no such thing as a "custom boot loader" for the Z.
2. Custom kernels will not run on a locked bootloader. Flashing one via recovery will soft brick the device.
To answer the original question, you should be able to flash any stock based custom rom on the C6606. I'm not sure on how it will affect LTE, but I've seen quite a few people around the forums using custom roms on the C6606.
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kingvortex said:
What?
1. There is no such thing as a "custom boot loader" for the Z.
2. Custom kernels will not run on a locked bootloader. Flashing one via recovery will soft brick the device.
To answer the original question, you should be able to flash any stock based custom rom on the C6606. I'm not sure on how it will affect LTE, but I've seen quite a few people around the forums using custom roms on the C6606.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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oOps!
i didn't know SORRY
i will attend more about my idea
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OK I know this should be in the question section, but this section gets more traffic.
Has anyone checked the S4 Bootloader unlock methods with the new update from ATT
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions, Help and Troubleshooting belong in the Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting sections
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joeclark said:
OK I know this should be in the question section, but this section gets more traffic.
Has anyone checked the S4 Bootloader unlock methods with the new update from ATT
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There are no S4 bootloader unlock methods, so there's nothing to try.
Then why can you install Cyanogen Mod on the AT&T S4? At least I thought you could. I'll do more research. I am just really wanting CM11 on my phone.
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joeclark said:
Then why can you install Cyanogen Mod on the AT&T S4? At least I thought you could. I'll do more research. I am just really wanting CM11 on my phone.
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You cannot install CM on the AT&T S4 (i337), the bootloader is locked. There was a point over a year ago where there was an exploit for the bootloader that would allow you to install any ROM known as Loki. But that was patched with the very first update AT&T pushed out. There are very few people who still have that version.
The S4 Active was released after that vulnerability had been patched, so there was never a version of the Active where you could install custom ROMs.
If you want an unlocked bootloader, buy an international version of the phone you want, never buy a phone branded by either AT&T or Verizon. You're only other option with the i537 is to install SafeStrap, you will be able to install TouchWiz-based custom ROMs, but no CM and no AOSP.