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[Q] How to check if the bootloader is unlocked.

Hi there.
After i unlocked* the bootloader of my phone i got stuck in a bootloop, then i had to flash the TFT all over again...
The problem is that i don't know if the phone is already with bootloader unlocked or not...
how can i check it?
I was thinking on trying to do the unlock steps again, but i'm scared of being trapped on another bootloop...
Is there a way to check if the bootloader is already unlocked?
PS: The bootloader unlock allowed is yes.
thanks you guys.

Flash doom kernel via fastboot with this command:
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
If you get an error than your bootloader is not unlocked.
You can flash back to stock kernel with flashtool,flash the kernel separately.
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but if i got that error and confirm that the bootloader is locked, is there any chance to harm the phone? or need to flash the TFT again, etc etc

use flashtool to tell you

Another more easy approach .
When bootloader unlock allowed says yes and be2 is working in Album, then it is still locked and you can start the unlock steps again.

How can i use flashtool to tell me?
@DevShaft
Before i could see in a flash the bravia engine working on pictures. There was a little delay... Now i can't see it.
Probably the bootloader is unlock.
If i try to install Doom's kernel via recovery and the bootloader is LOCKED, can it do any harm? thanks guys

Faelz said:
How can i use flashtool to tell me?
@DevShaft
Before i could see in a flash the bravia engine working on pictures. There was a little delay... Now i can't see it.
Probably the bootloader is unlock.
If i try to install Doom's kernel via recovery and the bootloader is LOCKED, can it do any harm? thanks guys
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bootloop and u will have to use FTF to fix it.

Thanks man.
I'll wait the new firmware or android 4.2 to see it.
thanks everyone.

Faelz said:
Thanks man.
I'll wait the new firmware or android 4.2 to see it.
thanks everyone.
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4.2? gluck waiting lol

G1_enthusiast said:
4.2? gluck waiting lol
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people said that the new firmwere is comming with 4.2...
i dont bother to wait xD

DevShaft said:
Another more easy approach .
When bootloader unlock allowed says yes and be2 is working in Album, then it is still locked and you can start the unlock steps again.
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I unlocked my Xperia Z and in Service Mode I can see 'Bootloader unlocked: Yes'.
Now my phone is running on latest C6603 firmware and DooM Kernel.
To my surprise, BE2 still works! Music info download still works! TrackID still works!:victory:

But not picture enhancement in album right? Hope you backed up TA partition before unlocking
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im surprised at how this 'check bootloader is unlocked already or not' thread is confusing.
by the previous post, there is two 2 ways
1. try to flash doomlords kernel via fastboot, and if it doesnt flash means its NOT unlocked.
2. flashtool.
however the 2. flashtool method is very vague.. dont think anyone elaborated it.
So my same query is that if some error occurs after trying to unlock bootloader, and have reverted back to the stock FTF rom in original working state.
How do one check to see if my bootloader is unlocked or not?
whats the best easiest method???
Thank you!

just type in *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service Info > Configuration
And check the Rooting Status
If its Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes/No, then its not unlocked.
And if its Bootloader unlocked:Yes, then its unlocked.
Thanks

vinay.uchil said:
just type in *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service Info > Configuration
And check the Rooting Status
If its Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes/No, then its not unlocked.
And if its Bootloader unlocked:Yes, then its unlocked.
Thanks
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My bootloader is locked but by ur process it shows its unlocked which is not true...

vinay.uchil said:
just type in *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service Info > Configuration
And check the Rooting Status
If its Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes/No, then its not unlocked.
And if its Bootloader unlocked:Yes, then its unlocked.
Thanks
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That just tells you weather you can unlock your bootloader via the command / flashtool e.g. If you carrier has locked your phone
On a unlocked bootloader the BE2 engine still works on videos ect just not pictures.
All I would do Is flash doom kernel or advanced stock kernel via flashtool (Click on lightning bolt /fast boot / click on put device in fastboot via adb now phone will enter fastboot then select kernel to flash which is in the middle on the pop up screen and then flash if it will take around 0 . 5 seconds ) if it fails then you bootloader is locked due to it cannot complete the command if is successful then it's unlocked and you can flash custom kernels take about 2 mins to do all in all
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unblock SM-G350E bootloader
Can any one tell me how to unlock bootloader for SM-G350E

Xperia Z1 backup DRM, after Relock Bootloader it camera will work back?

Dear all,
I have one more noob question again.
I was use a tool name Backup-TA-9.8 to backup my Xperia Z1 DRM. If I unlock it boot loader I know that the camera will not work. But if I relock it bootloader and restore my DRM. Dose the camera will work well again?
Best regards,
Brian Lee Mataba
My device is Xperia Z1 C6902

Brianlymtb said:
Dear all,
I have one more noob question again.
I was use a tool name Backup-TA-9.8 to backup my Xperia Z1 DRM. If I unlock it boot loader I know that the camera will not work. But if I relock it bootloader and restore my DRM. Dose the camera will work well again?
Best regards,
Brian Lee Mataba
My device is Xperia Z1 C6902
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yes, as long as you have backed up the TA BEFORE you unlock the bootloader

gregbradley said:
yes, as long as you have backed up the TA BEFORE you unlock the bootloader
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Yeah, thanks
So I will unlock it and test the Omni ROM today xD

Brianlymtb said:
Yeah, thanks
So I will unlock it and test the Omni ROM today xD
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But when relocking/restoring you will not be able to use those custom roms anymore (those not based on stock), just so you remember/know.

gregbradley said:
yes, as long as you have backed up the TA BEFORE you unlock the bootloader
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Small question, wouldn't it be possible to unlock, root (by pushing su binaries in a custom recovery and restoring stock recovery), and relock? No reason it wouldn't work imo, and I find this procedure faster than doing the downgrade, root, recovery, upgrade method

MohammadAG said:
Small question, wouldn't it be possible to unlock, root (by pushing su binaries in a custom recovery and restoring stock recovery), and relock? No reason it wouldn't work imo, and I find this procedure faster than doing the downgrade, root, recovery, upgrade method
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yes, but when you unlock you void your warranty, so unless you are planning on keeping an unlocked bootloader I reckon the extra minute it takes to downgrade etc... is worth it to keep your warranty
Also,
There is no such thing as a "stock recovery" on Xperia devices.
Also,
there is no need to install a recovery on the downgrade method if you do not want to.

gregbradley said:
yes, but when you unlock you void your warranty, so unless you are planning on keeping an unlocked bootloader I reckon the extra minute it takes to downgrade etc... is worth it to keep your warranty
Also,
There is no such thing as a "stock recovery" on Xperia devices.
Also,
there is no need to install a recovery on the downgrade method if you do not want to.
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No warranty here anyway.
I remember OTA-upgrading an Xperia Z, and that simply flashed a zip package in recovery. Why would there be no stock recovery?
And you need to install a custom recovery to do the upgrade, either that or copy files while the system is running, and I'm not sure how the latter would work without the system crashing at some point.

MohammadAG said:
No warranty here anyway.
I remember OTA-upgrading an Xperia Z, and that simply flashed a zip package in recovery. Why would there be no stock recovery?
And you need to install a custom recovery to do the upgrade, either that or copy files while the system is running, and I'm not sure how the latter would work without the system crashing at some point.
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No.
Xperia devices have never come with a stock recovery accessible for the user.
Upgrading OTA means you do not flash it in recovery, you download the files Over The Air and then the phone upgrades itself.
No official upgrades are done in recovery, only custom kernels, custom roms or custom updates are flashed in custom recoveries

gregbradley said:
No.
Xperia devices have never come with a stock recovery accessible for the user.
Upgrading OTA means you do not flash it in recovery, you download the files Over The Air and then the phone upgrades itself.
No official upgrades are done in recovery, only custom kernels, custom roms or custom updates are flashed in custom recoveries
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I know what OTA means, on previous devices with stock recovery, it simply drops you into recovery and does the flashing itself without the user ever having to touch anything. Same goes for wiping user data, it's done in recovery.
Whether the recovery is accessible to the user or not is another thing, and I didn't know about it, so thanks for that.

gregbradley said:
yes, as long as you have backed up the TA BEFORE you unlock the bootloader
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How do you do a TA backup on the Z1? When you do the TA backup before doing anything else you usually do not have root yet, so I wonder how to backup the TA......

Follow any if the several guides in the dev section on how to backup TA. I can see at least 2 guides on the first page
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Need help...!! camera functionality not working after unlocking bootloader

1stly i have 4.4.2 (.757) running on my z1 and i downgraded to .534 and i rooted the device by vroot and backed up the DRM keys successfully.. and then i flashed to .290 and unlocked the bootloader by flashtool and then downgraded to .534 and then installed the dual recovery and then flashed using the flashable recovery using recovery and then i found that camera is not working properly.. camera is opening and when i press the shutter butter its trying to focus the area and after focusing it freezes and doesn't shutter... so this is my problem... please help...

So much fail.
Do not use vroot, it sends your imei number to an ip address in China.
Also, unlocking your bootloader on 4.2 will break your camera, it clearly says so on the Sony official site about unlocking your bootloader.
Now, the solution.
Restore your ta partition.
Use pccompanion to update to the latest firmware
Unlock your bootloader again
Flash a custom kernel of your choice
Install super user app of your choice
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

gregbradley said:
So much fail.
Do not use vroot, it sends your imei number to an ip address in China.
Also, unlocking your bootloader on 4.2 will break your camera, it clearly says so on the Sony official site about unlocking your bootloader.
Now, the solution.
Restore your ta partition.
Use pccompanion to update to the latest firmware
Unlock your bootloader again
Flash a custom kernel of your choice
Install super user app of your choice
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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i have unlocked the bootloader in 4.3 i.e 14.2.A.0.290 with flashtool and i installed the dual recovery in 4.2 i.e 14.1.G.1.534
what happened to the camera.. can u xplain the reason behind it...??

sharathkumar said:
i have unlocked the bootloader in 4.3 i.e 14.2.A.0.290 and i installed the dual recovery in 4.2 i.e 14.1.G.1.534
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.534 is 4.2 FW. the camera will not work with an unlocked boot.
Follow the advice I gave above

gregbradley said:
.534 is 4.2 FW. the camera will not work with an unlocked boot.
Follow the advice I gave above
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yeah..!! i have done it.. thanks
but i have unlocked it in 4.3 does it make any sence by unlocking the bootloader in 4.3 and i didn't get any recovery mode... so.. i downgrader to 4.2 and installed the dual recovery as the thread says it needs .534 firmware to root properly...

sharathkumar said:
yeah..!! i have done it.. thanks
but i have unlocked it in 4.3 does it make any sence by unlocking the bootloader in 4.3 and i didn't get any recovery mode... so.. i downgrader to 4.2 and installed the dual recovery as the thread says it needs .534 firmware to root properly...
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I have to ask
Why are you unlocking your bootloader? What have you done it for? You do not get a recovery mode just by unlocking the boot, you have to flash a custom kernel with recovery in it
You either do all the downgrading and install dual recovery if you have a locked bootloader
OR
You unlock your bootloader, flash a custom kernel with recovery and install super user app
there is no need for both approaches and that's why you are getting problems

gregbradley said:
I have to ask
Why are you unlocking your bootloader? What have you done it for? You do not get a recovery mode just by unlocking the boot, you have to flash a custom kernel with recovery in it
You either do all the downgrading and install dual recovery if you have a locked bootloader
OR
You unlock your bootloader, flash a custom kernel with recovery and install super user app
there is no need for both approaches and that's why you are getting problems
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i unlocked the bootloader... i didn't find any recovery after unlocking so i followed the xzdual recovery process... but is it safe to flash a custom kernel.. and by installing only recovery without kernel does this doesn't help..

sharathkumar said:
i unlocked the bootloader... i didn't find any recovery after unlocking so i followed the xzdual recovery process... but is it safe to flash a custom kernel.. and by installing only recovery without kernel does this doesn't help..
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Why did you unlock the bootloader? What did you want to do with it?
You can not install a recovery without a custom kernel, xperia devices have no recovery partition, it can only be installed by pushing the ramdisks to the system partition or by flashing a custom kernel.
Please follow the advice I gave several posts ago.... that is your solution.
Then spend some time reading up on xperia device flashing.
1) Xperia devices have no factory recovery or recovery partition
2) Unlocking the bootloader is the fastest and easiest method to root and get recovery (If you are allowed to do it)
3) If you cannot or do not want to unlock the bootloader, then go through the downgrade, root, dual recovery process...

gregbradley said:
Why did you unlock the bootloader? What did you want to do with it?
You can not install a recovery without a custom kernel, xperia devices have no recovery partition, it can only be installed by pushing the ramdisks to the system partition or by flashing a custom kernel.
Please follow the advice I gave several posts ago.... that is your solution.
Then spend some time reading up on xperia device flashing.
1) Xperia devices have no factory recovery or recovery partition
2) Unlocking the bootloader is the fastest and easiest method to root and get recovery (If you are allowed to do it)
3) If you cannot or do not want to unlock the bootloader, then go through the downgrade, root, dual recovery process...
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ok... can we get the recovery by unlocking the bootloader by official way??
and i saw a doomkernel... by installing it in fastboot can i get the recovery mode with locked bootloader or i should seperately install the recovery..??

Please follow my advice from post #2
that is your solution

gregbradley said:
So much fail.
Do not use vroot, it sends your imei number to an ip address in China.
Also, unlocking your bootloader on 4.2 will break your camera, it clearly says so on the Sony official site about unlocking your bootloader.
Now, the solution.
Restore your ta partition.
Use pccompanion to update to the latest firmware
Unlock your bootloader again
Flash a custom kernel of your choice
Install super user app of your choice
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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When china takes your imei, don't they use that and put it on their "clones" so the phone they make work with calling?

LaosPerson said:
When china takes your imei, don't they use that and put it on their "clones" so the phone they make work with calling?
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That's one possible thing they could do with it

sharathkumar said:
ok... can we get the recovery by unlocking the bootloader by official way??
and i saw a doomkernel... by installing it in fastboot can i get the recovery mode with locked bootloader or i should seperately install the recovery..??
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Greg said fifteen times - follow his guide for here.
Yoy can't flash custom kernel especially not fastboot custom kernel on locked bootloader.
Whole purpose of unlocking bootloader is to flash custom kernel.
You are confused with all this informations, I would recommend that you read few things here on XDA to understand terms and other things.
You could seriously damage your device with just one wrong step.
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

funky0308 said:
Greg said fifteen times - follow his guide for here.
Yoy can't flash custom kernel especially not fastboot custom kernel on locked bootloader.
Whole purpose of unlocking bootloader is to flash custom kernel.
You are confused with all this informations, I would recommend that you read few things here on XDA to understand terms and other things.
You could seriously damage your device with just one wrong step.
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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yeah..!! am really confused with all these.. as i read alot before unlocking and flashing..
flashing a custom kernel can brick the phone??

Help bootloader unlock allowed (no)

Hy friends iam new user at sony xperia device i buy a old xperia z (c6603) when i returned at home i do some search about flash custum rom and openning the bootloader when i tap a code in dealer *#.... I show the statut (bootloader unlock allowed (no)...
My question is can i open the bootloader..can i install custom rom with locked bootloader and root my device

znayver said:
Hy friends iam new user at sony xperia device i buy a old xperia z (c6603) when i returned at home i do some search about flash custum rom and openning the bootloader when i tap a code in dealer *#.... I show the statut (bootloader unlock allowed (no)...
My question is can i open the bootloader..can i install custom rom with locked bootloader and root my device
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NO. You can't unlock your bootloader if 'unlock bootloader allowed = no'
Since you cannot unlock bootloader, therefore you cannot flash custom ROM on your phone.
Rooting phone do not always need bootloader to be unlocked. There will be some ways available to root your phone with LB.
Also there will be some ROMs available that can be flashed over LB. But they'll be based on stock and will not have more features rather than stock features.
You just need to search here on XDA
I suggest you not to flash any ROM on LB. You'll eventually get bootloops and maybe hard brick.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
NO. You can't unlock your bootloader if 'unlock bootloader allowed = no'
Since you cannot unlock bootloader, therefore you cannot flash custom ROM on your phone.
Rooting phone do not always need bootloader to be unlocked. There will be some ways available to root your phone with LB.
Also there will be some ROMs available that can be flashed over LB. But they'll be based on stock and will not have more features rather than stock features.
You just need to search here on XDA
I suggest you not to flash any ROM on LB. You'll eventually get bootloops and maybe hard brick.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tnx a lot my friend can a repair shop change the statut from no to yes????can some on in the futur solve this issus??

znayver said:
Tnx a lot my friend can a repair shop change the statut from no to yes????can some on in the futur solve this issus??
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Nope! As much as I know, you cannot change status from 'no to yes' rather than changing your motherboard to do so. It'll cost you more than you buyed it.
It is related to TA Partition. And EVERY phone has its unique TA. So no one can change its status. Flashing other phones TA to your phone will brick your device.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
Nope! As much as I know, you cannot change status from 'no to yes' rather than changing your motherboard to do so. It'll cost you more than you buyed it.
It is related to TA Partition. And EVERY phone has its unique TA. So no one can change its status. Flashing other phones TA to your phone will brick your device.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tnnnnx my friend for your great answer...tell me can i flash any stock rom?i have c 6603 (oronge)

znayver said:
Tnnnnx my friend for your great answer...tell me can i flash any stock rom?i have c 6603 (oronge)
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Have a look;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development
UB = Unlocked Bootloader
LB = Locked Bootloader
You can only flash ROMs with LB label.
Choose wisely Flash correctly.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
Have a look;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development
UB = Unlocked Bootloader
LB = Locked Bootloader
You can only flash ROMs with LB label.
Choose wisely Flash correctly.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tnx my dear but i tell you if i can flash official stock rom any stock rom because i wanna flash the official rom of(morroco) note:when i turn on my phone the logo of (oronge) appear...
Update:i noticed that when i buy my phone the bootloared statut is allowed:yes but when i update via ota to lollipop the BL come allowed (no) where are the probleme
Edit2 :My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!

znayver said:
Tnx my dear but i tell you if i can flash official stock rom any stock rom because i wanna flash the official rom of(morroco) note:when i turn on my phone the logo of (oronge) appear...
Update:i noticed that when i buy my phone the bootloared statut is allowed:yes but when i update via ota to lollipop the BL come allowed (no) where are the probleme
Edit2 :My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!
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In such case you need to roll back to your previous android version. I don't think you could unlock your bootloader. But if you are telling it was 'yes' before, then you should try.
No matter your phone works with every sim or not. TA Partition contains DRM keys as well as many other things related to network, warranty, services which get erased after unlocking bootloader.

hitman-xda said:
In such case you need to roll back to your previous android version. I don't think you could unlock your bootloader. But if you are telling it was 'yes' before, then you should try.
No matter your phone works with every sim or not. TA Partition contains DRM keys as well as many other things related to network, warranty, services which get erased after unlocking bootloader.
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Iam sad now so can i flash any stock rom i tell stock rom (iam at oronge now 5,0,2)??

znayver said:
Iam sad now so can i flash any stock rom i tell stock rom (iam at oronge now 5,0,2)??
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Yes you can flash any stock ROM through flashtool. You just need to download appropriate firmware (.ftf)
Even you could update your phone through PC Companion. The latest version is 5.1.1 Available.
BTW why are you trying to flash stock ROM? Are you using any custom ROM already?
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
Yes you can flash any stock ROM through flashtool. You just need to download appropriate firmware (.ftf)
Even you could update your phone through PC Companion. The latest version is 5.1.1 Available.
BTW why are you trying to flash stock ROM? Are you using any custom ROM already?
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tttnxx very muuuch mrs hitman..so no i dont use any custom rom i have oronge stock rom i dont like the logo of oronge when i turn on my xperia...tell me can i install mod ??????

znayver said:
Tttnxx very muuuch mrs hitman..so no i dont use any custom rom i have oronge stock rom i dont like the logo of oronge when i turn on my xperia...tell me can i install mod ??????
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You mean bootscreen, right?
Just because of bootscreen are you going to change the entire ROM?
You could change bootscreen manually. Your phone just need to be rooted to do so. To root your phone use kingroot app. If your lucky enough, your phone will be rooted.
There are tons of bootscreens available. Just pick one and place it in /system/media (don't forget to backup old one) with -rw--r--r permissions and Bingo! You have changed your bootscreen.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
You mean bootscreen, right?
Just because of bootscreen are you going to change the entire ROM?
You could change bootscreen manually. Your phone just need to be rooted to do so. To root your phone use kingroot app. If your lucky enough, your phone will be rooted.
There are tons of bootscreens available. Just pick one and place it in /system/media (don't forget to backup old one) with -rw--r--r permissions and Bingo! You have changed your bootscreen.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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tnxxxxxxx my dear tnx for your great help and give me your time

How can i do root to the same phone
How can i do root to the same phone wite same state
hitman-xda said:
no. You can't unlock your bootloader if 'unlock bootloader allowed = no'
since you cannot unlock bootloader, therefore you cannot flash custom rom on your phone.
Rooting phone do not always need bootloader to be unlocked. There will be some ways available to root your phone with lb.
Also there will be some roms available that can be flashed over lb. But they'll be based on stock and will not have more features rather than stock features.
You just need to search here on xda
i suggest you not to flash any rom on lb. You'll eventually get bootloops and maybe hard brick.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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---------- Post added at 05:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:57 PM ----------
kingroot app NOT WORK FOR ME

SALEMI ALA said:
How can i do root to the same phone wite same state
---------- Post added at 05:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:57 PM ----------
kingroot app NOT WORK FOR ME
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Try the same app several times. It usually does not succeed in first attempt. It you fail each time, try kingo root with windows software.

hitman-xda said:
Try the same app several times. It usually does not succeed in first attempt. It you fail each time, try kingo root with windows software.
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i try soo many times with tow mithod and no hope... :crying: :crying:

SALEMI ALA said:
i try soo many times with tow mithod and no hope... :crying: :crying:
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Well, that's strange.
Give me your system details (Android version, bootloader status, kernel version, build number etc.) I'll examine it and give you right the method.
PS: Even carrier state wheatear it's locked/unlocked

i think this img have all what you
hitman-xda said:
Well, that's strange.
Give me your system details (Android version, bootloader status, kernel version, build number etc.) I'll examine it and give you right the method.
PS: Even carrier state wheatear it's locked/unlocked
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SALEMI ALA said:
i think this img have all what you
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Dude, your on latest android version. There isn't any exploit available to root ver 5.1.1
You either need to wait until anyone makes an exploit for your phone or you need downgrade your phone and root it.
There is a pre-rooted firmware available for lollipop But it works only if phone has 5.0.2 .
Unfortunately your phone has 5.1.1 that means you still need to downgrade your phone and flash pre-rooted 5.1.1
Also, your bootloader can't be unlocked. So you need to flash ROM accordingly. Don't ever flash ROM that are meant for unlocked bootloader.
Regards,
hitman-xda

when someone makes an exploit for my phone and root 5.1.1 . i steel need to unlock the boot loader ?

How to Root E6533 32.1.A.1.185

How to Root Z3+ E6533 32.1.A.1.185
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kobhispeed said:
How to Root Z3+ E6533 32.1.A.1.185
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Please dont root.

Why
arokososoo said:
Please dont root.
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why why not to root . ?

martand.atrey said:
why why not to root . ?
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You will loose your camera picture taking capability.

arokososoo said:
You will loose your camera picture taking capability.
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no dude thats when you unlock your bootloader and you loose your drm keys. Rooting without unlocking is no problem.

martand.atrey said:
no dude thats when you unlock your bootloader and you loose your drm keys. Rooting without unlocking is no problem.
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How to root this phone without unlocking?
Will you give a guide?

arokososoo said:
How to root this phone without unlocking?
Will you give a guide?
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The pre rooted firmware tool...
I never used it but seems like it will work.. As it is for all the sony devices...
Here's the link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

martand.atrey said:
The pre rooted firmware tool...
I never used it but seems like it will work.. As it is for all the sony devices...
Here's the link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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Dont spam here... That tool doesn't work with Xperia z3+.
To install TWRP we need to unlock our BL. So that Pre rooted firmware doesn't work for our phone.

Okay if you really need to root. Just follow these steps.
First install adb and Fastboot in your computer.
Enable USB debugging and connect to Computer and install the drivers and check in device manager whether it is installed correctly.
Now connect your phone to computer in fastboot mode.
Open a command window in the adb and fastboot folder.
And backup your ta partition (Google it, I'm using a mobile browser so can't provide links now)
It'll create a .img file.
It contains all your drm keys.
Now unlock bootloader and install custom recovery twrp.
Then install rootable kernel and SuperSU.
Atlast install the .img from custom recovery.
That's it.

What if my device has a big fat NO in the service menu where it's says whether it's unlockable or not? Does no mean no, like never ever ever? Or will this method, ir some other one, get around that?
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double b26 said:
What if my device has a big fat NO in the service menu where it's says whether it's unlockable or not? Does no mean no, like never ever ever? Or will this method, ir some other one, get around that?
Sent from my E6553 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Deactivate My Xperia App and check your BL Status.