How do I go about unlocking my boot-loader? I tried using flash tool, but it says my Xperia Z is not supported for unlocking?!
I did a clean install on my device..rooted...installed cwm..and now I need to unlock boot-loader, but I have no idea how to go about doing this successfully...and help or leads would be great! Thanks!
i tried this tut http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/tutorial-xperia-z-zl-bootloader-t2153261
But when I check my phone to see if I'm capable or not do unlock BL, it says I cant.
If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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Now what?!
The answer is in the post you quoted. If it says "No", then you can't unlock your bootloader. There's no way around it.
kingvortex said:
The answer is in the post you quoted. If it says "No", then you can't unlock your bootloader. There's no way around it.
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damn, guess I'm SOL. I want to be able to use kernel v25
EDIT: I see some post when researching stating that other users where in my situation and then it changed to yes somehow..
If you want to spend time trying to bypass it, then that's up to you. It 100% cannot be done. Nobody has broken the bootloader security on a Sony device since around 2011.
kingvortex is right, there's no way to bypass that security.
Hi all.
Sorry if i'm repeating a question which has probably been asked many times here, but i can't find any help.
I have Z1 C6903 with root status "bootloader unlock allowed: no".
Is there any possible (safe/unsafe/other) way or method to change this to "yes" and to unlock my bootloader?
Thanks for your help.
I don't believe so. If it says no, unknown, or anything other than yes you are out of luck same boat unfortunately.
SavageRobot said:
I don't believe so. If it says no, unknown, or anything other than yes you are out of luck same boat unfortunately.
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Majority of the posts i've read say this.
But, i've also read that if you can get your provider/operater to SIM unlock your phone (which i can for free), then you can contact sony by email, send them the sim unlock code wirh other relevant data, and if the data is correct and the code genuine, they pick up your phone and change the status to "yes" within 15 days, and return it back to you.
I'm trying to find out if thats true or just a rumor.
Aha, I wasn't even aware of this! But a quick search looks like you might be right, I had no idea...
[GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader with Unlock Allowed:NO!
I think I will look into this....
SavageRobot said:
Aha, I wasn't even aware of this! But a quick search looks like you might be right, I had no idea...
[GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader with Unlock Allowed:NO!
I think I will look into this....
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Yeah, i saw that thread already, but i dont see how using test pins is possible with the z1, as it doesnt have a temovable back cover or battery?
Please post your findings here, and i'll get a sim unlock code from my operator and then try to contact sony.
Good luck to us!
hi there ,
i've an XSP with locked bootloader and bootloader unlock allowed: no
i'm so desperate to unlock my phone, i've searched the web and found a way to unlock it with test point and setool ?!
has anyone tried it ?! is it working ?!
any help would be appreciated
Ahmed_HM said:
hi there ,
i've an XSP with locked bootloader and bootloader unlock allowed: no
i'm so desperate to unlock my phone, i've searched the web and found a way to unlock it with test point and setool ?!
has anyone tried it ?! is it working ?!
any help would be appreciated
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Since it says "bootloader unlock allowed: no" so I suggest to stay away from messing up your bootloader.
Phoenix854 said:
Since it says "bootloader unlock allowed: no" so I suggest to stay away from messing up your bootloader.
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try it and find out if u do let me know plz
i can't take the risk right now
when i get a new phone, i'll sacrifice it
Ahmed_HM said:
i can't take the risk right now
when i get a new phone, i'll sacrifice it
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sacrificing it won't give you anything but damaging it. Please refrain from tempering with your bootloader.
TechnoSparks said:
sacrificing it won't give you anything but damaging it. Please refrain from tempering with your bootloader.
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I guess you're right
Thanks for the warning
Hi All,
i have a PRA-LX1C432B115. the bootloader is unlocked. i do not have twrp and nor is it rooted. i would like to remove the boot screen that says this phone cannot be trusted. is this possible to do?
If you have the unlock code then use the command "Fastboot oem relock xxxxx" of course xxxxx is your code.. If you don't have the unlock code then get it from Huawei website and you are good to go.. BTW if you don't want to root or install TWRP.. Why did you unlock it anyway?
Dr.TheMaster said:
If you have the unlock code then use the command "Fastboot oem relock xxxxx" of course xxxxx is your code.. If you don't have the unlock code then get it from Huawei website and you are good to go.. BTW if you don't want to root or install TWRP.. Why did you unlock it anyway?
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Thank you will give that a go. I didnt unlock the bootloader. The phone was given to me a little while ago by a friend. Who got a upgrade. Thanks for the reply.
Update; worked a treat thank you very much!
talset said:
Thank you will give that a go. I didnt unlock the bootloader. The phone was given to me a little while ago by a friend. Who got a upgrade. Thanks for the reply.
Update; worked a treat thank you very much!
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Great! Have a good day
Hey all,
So I've heard that Huawei has stopped giving out unlock codes? I tried to go to their website to apply for it (giving my IMEI etc) and instead of giving me a code it just says 'please contact Huawei for questions'
I'm trying to set up project treble with it if I can figure it out.
Thanks!
You can with dc unlocker. You Just need to pay 5 euros and they Will unlock boatloader
I got my code on 08/06/2018
In the morning at 7:05 AM IST on 08/06/2018 i applied for my bootloader unlock code and i got it easily. BTW did you cross check other pre-selected options? Like 1st one asking EMUI version? Maybe that's the reason of you not getting unlock code.
Try again or Use the mailing method(I don't know much about but you have to mail the support to obtain the unlocking code and it might take upto 2-3 days)
Just got my code for bootloader unlock directly from Huawei no issues, although i will not be using straight away i have kept it in a safe place.
Psytroniks said:
You can with dc unlocker. You Just need to pay 5 euros and they Will unlock boatloader
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Cheers will have a look
cooldude1598 said:
In the morning at 7:05 AM IST on 08/06/2018 i applied for my bootloader unlock code and i got it easily. BTW did you cross check other pre-selected options? Like 1st one asking EMUI version? Maybe that's the reason of you not getting unlock code.
Try again or Use the mailing method(I don't know much about but you have to mail the support to obtain the unlocking code and it might take upto 2-3 days)
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I tried through their portal, and via email. This was their response:
We do apologize for the inconvenience you are experiencing, however, it is our duty to inform you that Huawei Canada does not provide codes to unlock the bootloader, root the device or provides any tool/code to modify the phone internally. We kindly inform you that this action can potentially "brick" the phone or in other words, renders the phone completely unusable and voids the warranty service and device support. We have no control over how unlocking the bootloader or rooting the phone, will affect your device.
We understand that you might be able to start the request to get the bootloader unlock code from our EMUI website, regrettably, your device does not qualify to receive this code, since the Huawei Canada warranty policy limits us to do not provide this code in order to prevent future inconveniences to our consumers.
This bootloader unlocks code, it is just limited to be available for certain specific regions.
We are aware that you can find unofficial information over the internet, about how to root or unlock your phone and due to our Security and Privacy Policies, we cannot provide you these codes or tools, for that reason, we cannot assist you in that matter.
We highly recommend you refrain from taking these actions on your device.
Psytroniks said:
You can with dc unlocker. You Just need to pay 5 euros and they Will unlock boatloader
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I read the instructions for unlock of Huawei mobile, it requires you erase the Huawei id.
How does that affect warranty?
Can you reapply the old id if necessary?
Patxperia said:
I read the instructions for unlock of Huawei mobile, it requires you erase the Huawei id.
How does that affect warranty?
Can you reapply the old id if necessary?
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Even if you get the unlock cose from huawei your warranty Will los once the bootloader is unlocked you lost it but iff you lock again the bootloader the warranty still available
Psytroniks said:
You can with dc unlocker. You Just need to pay 5 euros and they Will unlock boatloader
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No, you can't. DC-Unlocker neither autodetects the phone nor is it in the manual selection list. Also https://www.dc-unlocker.com/supported_models_1/huawei_phones says no bootloader unlocking service for said phone.
On the other hand Huawei support gave me this reply (translated by me) :
Hello [censored],
sadly the bootloader unlock code service has been terminated completely. I'm really sorry but I can't help you.
Best wishes,
[censored] from HUAWEI Mobile
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So there is currently no way to unlock the Honor 9 lite, right?
V10lator said:
No, you can't. DC-Unlocker neither autodetects the phone nor is it in the manual selection list. Also https://www.dc-unlocker.com/supported_models_1/huawei_phones says no bootloader unlocking service for said phone.
So there is currently no way to unlock the Honor 9 lite, right?
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Not true !
https://hcu-client.com/supported-models.php
HCU will read the bootloader code easily (at a price) :-
https://hcu-client.com/
Read instructions carefully and follow them EXACTLY !
HCU is from the same stable as DC-Unlocker.
Honor 9 Lite bootloader unlocking
Sparkrite said:
Not true !
https://hcu-client.com/supported-models.php
HCU will read the bootloader code easily (at a price) :-
https://hcu-client.com/
Read instructions carefully and follow them EXACTLY !
HCU is from the same stable as DC-Unlocker.
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Thanks for this, it appears to be the only bootloader unlock method currently available. Have you actually done this yourself? Can you (or anyone else) confirm that it works?
By the "instructions", I assume you mean the tutorial at http://hcu-client.com/read-bootloader-code-huawei-phone/. They seem clear, but they don't tell you how to actually use the code to unlock the bootloader! Can someone please point me to instructions how to do that? Thank you.
pcgardner said:
Thanks for this, it appears to be the only bootloader unlock method currently available. Have you actually done this yourself? Can you (or anyone else) confirm that it works?
By the "instructions", I assume you mean the tutorial at http://hcu-client.com/read-bootloader-code-huawei-phone/. They seem clear, but they don't tell you how to actually use the code to unlock the bootloader! Can someone please point me to instructions how to do that? Thank you.
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Yep, I mean the tutorial.
I have used this method a good few times, all successfully .
Dc-Unlocker/HCU allows direct unlock on a lot of models and gives the unlock code on others.
To use this code, put phone in "fastboot" mode and issue the command :-
fastboot oem unlock code
Phone should factory re-set (erasing all user data) with an unlocked bootloader.
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Can you (or anyone else) confirm that it works?
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I can confirm. There's just one thing to note: Deinstall the adb drivers from Microsoft and use the ones shipped with HiSuite. Else there will be no virtual COM port and as a result the tool won't find the phone. [EDIT]And don't try to use the tool in a VM. Sadly it refuses to work there.[/EDIT]
Can someone please point me to instructions how to do that?
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1) Enable Settings > Developer Options > Enable OEM Unlock
2) Enable Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging
3) Turn off phone
4) Press volume down key while connecting the phone to USB to boot the phone into fastboot
5) Execute "fastboot oem unlock <unlocking code>" on the PC the phone is connected to (install adb and fastboot first)
P.S. Many thanks to @Sparkrite for pointing us in the right direction!
Sparkrite said:
Yep, I mean the tutorial.
I have used this method a good few times, all successfully .
Dc-Unlocker/HCU allows direct unlock on a lot of models and gives the unlock code on others.
To use this code, put phone in "fastboot" mode and issue the command :-
fastboot oem unlock code
Phone should factory re-set (erasing all user data) with an unlocked bootloader.
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Great, thank you! It's reassuring to know it works reliably. And I'm glad the unlocking process itself is so simple; I remember now having used the same method on another phone some time ago.
Sparkrite said:
Yep, I mean the tutorial.
I have used this method a good few times, all successfully .
Dc-Unlocker/HCU allows direct unlock on a lot of models and gives the unlock code on others.
To use this code, put phone in "fastboot" mode and issue the command :-
fastboot oem unlock code
Phone should factory re-set (erasing all user data) with an unlocked bootloader.
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Thank you so much. With this method I successfully unlocked the bootloader of my Huawei Honor 9 Lite. No problems, just one oddity – the HCU software warns you that reading the bootloader unlock code will wipe your phone, and you have to acknowledge that to continue. This, of course, is not the case: it is using the code to unlock the bootloader that causes the phone to do a low-level reset. Presumably a mistake in the wording.
seanpatrick123 said:
Hey all,
So I've heard that Huawei has stopped giving out unlock codes? I tried to go to their website to apply for it (giving my IMEI etc) and instead of giving me a code it just says 'please contact Huawei for questions'
I'm trying to set up project treble with it if I can figure it out.
Thanks!
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I contact to help center with chat it automatically unlocked todayu
V10lator said:
Deinstall the adb drivers from Microsoft and use the ones shipped with HiSuite. Else there will be no virtual COM port and as a result the tool won't find the phone.
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I used HCU to read the bootloader unlock code before I saw your message, and so had not uninstalled the Microsoft ADB drivers. I had already installed HiSuite. It still worked for me, so presumably it is not necessary to uninstall the Microsoft ADB drivers unless HCU doesn't recognize the phone.
seanpatrick123 said:
Hey all,
So I've heard that Huawei has stopped giving out unlock codes? I tried to go to their website to apply for it (giving my IMEI etc) and instead of giving me a code it just says 'please contact Huawei for questions'
I'm trying to set up project treble with it if I can figure it out.
Thanks!
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yeah im trying to unlock it, but i have no money so I cant afford the dc unlocker thing
Free method, https://forum.xda-developers.com/9-lite/how-to/unlock-bootloader-code-t3859685, coming to XDA Feed soon.
hackintosh5 said:
Free method, https://forum.xda-developers.com/9-lite/how-to/unlock-bootloader-code-t3859685, coming to XDA Feed soon.
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Any news?
Many thanks to those who contributed to this thread. I had no trouble unlocking the bootloader of my device using HCU after purchasing credit from DC-unlocker. At only 4 euros it was worth the money. The posted instructions were clear. Once HCU provided the code all I had to do was send it to the phone using fastboot..