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If you want to root your Xperia T with locked bootloader then follow bin4ry's thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Worked for me..UK Xperia T, .303 FW.
Many Thanks.
Fast and easy on UK Xperia t unlocked bootloader
jimbolee10 said:
Fast and easy on UK Xperia t unlocked bootloader
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Any chance you could make an FTF, im guessing yours is unbranded / SIM free?
I want to remove the o2 branding from mine.. .
Theres a guide on how to create FTF files, but it does mean you will have to restore your phone to stock...no worries if not, im sure a Generic Global FTF will appear shortly.
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A quick note on root, it works fine, but, there are some residual issues:
Originally Posted by spida_singh
Hi Bin4ry
I also have the Xperia T, can you comment on the reboots? Mine worked fine, but, every time i even touch the system partition, it reboots, i tried to install an updated busy box (via the market), the phone just rebooted, even copying and pasting a file into the system directory causes the phone to boot, i can make a video if it helps...is it the root, or something else?
Even if i mount /system as RW... a few seconds later, device reboots...?
I'm on O2 UK Branded firmware.
[Bin4ry]
Yes thats what it does. It has nothing to do with a faulty root, it is just a security option on the Xperia T which should prevent modifications to the System partition. When i have time i will take a look and tell which daemon on device it is so we can kill the daemon and modificate the system partition.
Regards
Ok, i rooted my Xperia T with the above method but when i change something in the System folder the phone Reboots and puts it back to how it was
any ideas??
Build 7.0.A.1.303
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Working perfectly now. I just installed V13.
Use V13, i restored my phone completely using PC companion, then re-rooted, i can mount /system as RW, replace files etc..all ok.
Worked for me.
I just bought an xperia T and it was sold to me as an unlocked phone. But, it has a locked bootloader( from vodafone uk). I am wondering if its possible to get it unlocked(paid or free) or atleast put a stock sony firmware even if it has locked bootloader? I am new to xperia and I dont know much about flashing..
Thanks.
_L_ said:
I just bought an xperia T and it was sold to me as an unlocked phone. But, it has a locked bootloader( from vodafone uk). I am wondering if its possible to get it unlocked(paid or free) or atleast put a stock sony firmware even if it has locked bootloader? I am new to xperia and I dont know much about flashing..
Thanks.
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Read the all in one thread in the Q&A section. All your answers are there.
Briefly.
You can easily get a free unlock and easily root if you dont want to unlock.
You can easily flash stock sony firmware without unlocking or rooting.
Basically read the all in one thread and ask any questions there
gregbradley said:
Read the all in one thread in the Q&A section. All your answers are there.
Briefly.
You can easily get a free unlock and easily root if you dont want to unlock.
You can easily flash stock sony firmware without unlocking or rooting.
Basically read the all in one thread and ask any questions there
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Thanks Greg. I did check it out yesterday but I was uncertain. I will go through it again.
_L_ said:
Thanks Greg. I did check it out yesterday but I was uncertain. I will go through it again.
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No problem. If you are unsure just ask in that thread.
Also, no need to say thanks, if you ever feel the need to thank anyone for their help then hit their thanks button.
Xperia TX
Will this procedure work on Xperia TX 7.0.A.3.212 FW version with locked bootloader ?
Build 9.1.A.0.489 can work?
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Mohammed Atif said:
Build 9.1.A.0.489 can work?
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Read the thread, NO
You have to downgrade to ICS, root, instal CMW for LB and then flash a prerooted stock JB rom
This has been said many times and is in the all in one thread
Xperia TL locked bootloader
Hi,
I rooted my Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, and I read somewhere that I can only install custom roms which are based on the stock rom. Is there anyway around this?
No
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Sony Flagship device circa 2145
Didn't work on my T with .195, in either normal mode, or 'new' mode.
Also tried to downgrade to 303 but that didn't work either, Flashtool gives an error.
Anyone know if you can use the OTA upgrade to root, and then downgrade back to 195?
You are using the wrong version.
Upgrade to JB then use the latest version
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Sony Flagship device circa 2145
Successful on my TL with JB 4.1.2 using the 3rd option.
gregbradley said:
You are using the wrong version.
Upgrade to JB then use the latest version
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Sony Flagship device circa 2145
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I really don't want JB though. I don't like the changes to the UI
Hey
I need 10.3.A.0.423 from USA or Europe for C6602...
so please send
Thnx
Sent via my Sony Xperia Z | C6602
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finally it s available, thanks to Spectre51
4.2.2 - C6602
& HoOnZ for uploading it;
FTF file - 4.2.2
No one yet???!???
x102x96x said:
No one yet???!???
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You can change the customization number in your build.prop to 1271-0119 and download this firmware with Sony PC Companion. See [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool. Please also share it on XDA, because we still don't have that one.
Apollo89 said:
You can change the customization number in your build.prop to 1271-0119 and download this firmware with Sony PC Companion. See [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool. Please also share it on XDA, because we still don't have that one.
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I don wanna root my phone yet...
Sent via my Sony Xperia Z | C6602
x102x96x said:
I don wanna root my phone yet...
Sent via my Sony Xperia Z | C6602
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The root is only temporary and is removed again after flashing the new firmware.
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Apollo89 said:
The root is only temporary and is removed again after flashing the new firmware.
Sent from my Xperia Z using Tapatalk
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yup thnx for guiding but rooting will void warranty and un-rooting won't turn warranty back
x102x96x said:
yup thnx for guiding but rooting will void warranty and un-rooting won't turn warranty back
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Rooting does not void warranty, who told you that.. There is a difference between rooting and bootloader unlocking. To change your customization number, you need to root without bootloader unlock. By the way, after flashing the new firmware, every trace of the root will be erased, so nobody will ever know that you rooted your phone temporary.
Apollo89 said:
Rooting does not void warranty, who told you that.. There is a difference between rooting and bootloader unlocking. To change your customization number, you need to root without bootloader unlock. By the way, after flashing the new firmware, every trace of the root will be erased, so nobody will ever know that you rooted your phone temporary.
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need to read more ....
x102x96x said:
need to read more ....
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In part A of my guide, you can find the links to the appropriate tools that allow you to root without unlocking your bootloader. You just have to connect your phone with USB debugging enabled and run the tool. The rest goes automatically. So no need to request an unlock key from Sony or anything
Apollo89 said:
In part A of my guide, you can find the links to the appropriate tools that allow you to root without unlocking your bootloader. You just have to connect your phone with USB debugging enabled and run the tool. The rest goes automatically. So no need to request an unlock key from Sony or anything
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About Rooting
x102x96x said:
About Rooting
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Many websites say 'rooting' when they actually mean 'bootloader unlocking'. On that website, they're talking about bricking your phone and custom ROMs. That means they mean 'bootloader unlocking', because custom ROMs are not possible with a locked bootloader. While it's possible to root your phone by unlocking the bootloader, that is not always required.
For many Xperia devices, we have software exploits that allow to root your phone without touching the TA partition or bootloader. This means that all traces of the root will be erased if you flash clean stock firmware and Sony will never know.
This is not the case when you unlock your bootloader. If you created a backup of your TA partition before unlocking the bootloader, you could always restore your phone to factory state, but Sony will still know that you requested a bootloader unlock key.
Like I already said, you only have to root your phone temporary to change your customization number, without unlocking your bootloader. After flashing the new firmware, all traces of the root will be gone, so this method is completely safe and will not void your warranty.
By the way, did you edit your original post? I see you're asking firmware version 10.3.A.0.423 now. This is currently only available for the 'Generic TW' customization for C6602. This can be used perfectly in Europe and USA however. It contains all languages. You can find an FTF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337838 or change your customization number to 1270-5691 and update with Sony PC Companion.
Apollo89 said:
Many websites say 'rooting' when they actually mean 'bootloader unlocking'. On that website, they're talking about bricking your phone and custom ROMs. That means they mean 'bootloader unlocking', because custom ROMs are not possible with a locked bootloader. While it's possible to root your phone by unlocking the bootloader, that is not always required.
For many Xperia devices, we have software exploits that allow to root your phone without touching the TA partition or bootloader. This means that all traces of the root will be erased if you flash clean stock firmware and Sony will never know.
This is not the case when you unlock your bootloader. If you created a backup of your TA partition before unlocking the bootloader, you could always restore your phone to factory state, but Sony will still know that you requested a bootloader unlock key.
Like I already said, you only have to root your phone temporary to change your customization number, without unlocking your bootloader. After flashing the new firmware, all traces of the root will be gone, so this method is completely safe and will not void your warranty.
By the way, did you edit your original post? I see you're asking firmware version 10.3.A.0.423 now. This is currently only available for the 'Generic TW' customization for C6602. This can be used perfectly in Europe and USA however. It contains all languages. You can find an FTF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337838 or change your customization number to 1270-5691 and update with Sony PC Companion.
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after all these
i need 4.2.2 firmware from europe or usa for c6602
x102x96x said:
after all these
i need 4.2.2 firmware from europe or usa for c6602
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Did you even read my post?
This is currently only available for the 'Generic TW' customization for C6602. This can be used perfectly in Europe and USA however. It contains all languages. You can find an FTF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2337838 or change your customization number to 1270-5691 and update with Sony PC Companion.
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c6602 from dubai
c6602 model update installed on my phone when I got from dubai 10.3.A.0.423
Usa 10.3.a.0.423
USA Generic US 1271-0119 10.3.A.0.423 R5B
anyone?
no one!?
i need flashable .zip of this firmware.....................
x102x96x said:
USA Generic US 1271-0119 10.3.A.0.423 R5B
anyone?
no one!?
i need flashable .zip of this firmware.....................
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I tried downloading it and apparently it does not exist. For generic US firmware they still are on 10.1.A.1.434
DarkStone82 said:
I tried downloading it and apparently it does not exist. For generic US firmware they still are on 10.1.A.1.434
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True, there is no 4.2.2 firmware actually for US, they're still on 4.1.2.
Anyway x102x96x do a minimum of research before spamming "i need this!", you're not at the market commading this or that, manners dude!
QualQuek said:
True, there is no 4.2.2 firmware actually for US, they're still on 4.1.2.
Anyway x102x96x do a minimum of research before spamming "i need this!", you're not at the market commading this or that, manners dude!
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Actually they are on 4.2.2 now. Check my signature for a FTF download of the US (1271-0119) 4.2.2 firmware or click here.
Spectre51 said:
Actually they are on 4.2.2 now. Check my signature for a FTF download of the US (1271-0119) 4.2.2 firmware or click here.
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Actually no, If PCC doesn't give you this update it's not the official one.
QualQuek said:
Actually no, If PCC doesn't give you this update it's not the official one.
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LOL. Just some friendly advice. If you're going to berate people for not researching, I suggest you do it yourself before arguing
Look under Generic US in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914
Those lists are retrieved directly from the Sony servers, so I would say that it's fairly official, no?
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Hi,
The long awaited 4.4 is rolling out.
Can I update via OTA or PCC if I have an UNlocked bootloader? If not, how can I update my device?
I unlocked it through Sony's official website on 4.3.
Thanks.
KarimSalloum said:
Hi,
The long awaited 4.4 is rolling out.
Can I update via OTA or PCC if I have an UNlocked bootloader? If not, how can I update my device?
I unlocked it through Sony's official website on 4.3.
Thanks.
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Wait until an ftf comes and then flash it
If you don't know what you are doing then don't unlock your bootloader
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HellRoot said:
Wait until an ftf comes and then flash it
If you don't know what you are doing then don't unlock your bootloader
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What makes you think I don't know what I'm doing? because I don't know if OTA still works when you unlock the bootloader?
This isnt a device out of Cupertino, if Sony wants to lock the bootloader and make it a headache to get root, this isn't Android's philosophy.
KarimSalloum said:
Hi,
The long awaited 4.4 is rolling out.
Can I update via OTA or PCC if I have an UNlocked bootloader? If not, how can I update my device?
I unlocked it through Sony's official website on 4.3.
Thanks.
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No,
The only way would be to relock the boot and then OTA or PCCompanion.
Trying an OTA with an unlocked boot can lead to a brick (As mentioned on the warnings on the Sony website) and PCCompanion updates will fail once it sees the "Modified" software of an unlocked bootloader.
As said above, if you want to keep an unlocked boot, you need to flash a FTF when they appear, or relock, update and unlock again.
i tried flashing my phone like in the guide but now my phone just says mobile network not available, i currently live in egypt if its a region problem with the ftf but i cant seem to know what it is, i tried C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A.ftf and global and they both wouldnt let me use it, and i unlocked the boot loader
You will always lose signal when flashing back down to 534, you will get it back when you upgrade
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FerasZain said:
and i unlocked the boot loader
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..and why you downgrade to .534 if you unlocked your bootloader? no sense....
eclyptos said:
..and why you downgrade to .534 if you unlocked your bootloader? no sense....
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rue, I did not notice he said that
OP, you should just flash a 757 FTF then a custom kernel.
Bang, you have root!
I have right now 4.4.4 and 10.5.1.A.0.283 build installed ....i have rooted my phone 3-4 months back and i didnt know if i unlocked the bootloader or not...now i want to install stock rom and
if my bootloader is unlocked i want to lock it again...but i dont know the process if anyone would help me with this problem it would be great.
model no -xperia z c6602
android version and build- 4.4.4 10.5.1.A.0.283
kernal version-3.4.0-perf-ge2ad053-00925-g7f21499
i changed the kernal...
smk7927 said:
I have right now 4.4.4 and 10.5.1.A.0.283 build installed ....i have rooted my phone 3-4 months back and i didnt know if i unlocked the bootloader or not...now i want to install stock rom and
if my bootloader is unlocked i want to lock it again...but i dont know the process if anyone would help me with this problem it would be great.
model no -xperia z c6602
android version and build- 4.4.4 10.5.1.A.0.283
kernal version-3.4.0-perf-ge2ad053-00925-g7f21499
i changed the kernal...
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As you're still using a stock based rom, open the dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#*
This will open the service menu, check under general service info (if I remember correctly). You'll find there whether or not your bootloader is unlocked.
Download flashtool by androxyde and the rom you want to flash (you'll find it here on the forum) and flash it via flashtool.
If your bootloader is unlocked, lock it with flashtool (though it won't make any difference as I'm pretty sure you didn't back up your DRM keys)
@St.Jimmy90
what if i provide him with my C6602 keys? can multiple devices be initiated with same keys?
I have rooted 5.1.1 / LB / C6602
YasuHamed said:
@St.Jimmy90
what if i provide him with my C6602 keys? can multiple devices be initiated with same keys?
I have rooted 5.1.1 / LB / C6602
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It would brick his device
St.Jimmy90 said:
It would brick his device
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oh wow! i thought keys are model type limited, not device level deep
St.Jimmy90 said:
As you're still using a stock based rom, open the dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#*
This will open the service menu, check under general service info (if I remember correctly). You'll find there whether or not your bootloader is unlocked.
Download flashtool by androxyde and the rom you want to flash (you'll find it here on the forum) and flash it via flashtool.
If your bootloader is unlocked, lock it with flashtool (though it won't make any difference as I'm pretty sure you didn't back up your DRM keys)
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by installing stock rom i meant to say android 5.1.1 firmware..
and in that service menu it says
bootloader unlocked allowed:yes..
so does it means i have alrady unlocked or it is locked and unlocking is allowed?
smk7927 said:
by installing stock rom i meant to say android 5.1.1 firmware..
and in that service menu it says
bootloader unlocked allowed:yes..
so does it means i have alrady unlocked or it is locked and unlocking is allowed?
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It means your bootloader is unlockable, but currently locked. You do still have your TA partition and DRM keys. To install stock 5.1.1 you can also use sony pc companion, it should be the easiest way. All your current data might be lost, though