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Hi, I've started looking into rooting my T and started finding out if I could unlock my bootloader to start off with, when I saw that in my service info menu I can't unlock the bootloader... What can I do now? I would like to install custom kernels and ROMs but can't with this in place. I'm with o2, using the James bond edition. Any help please? Cheers!
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If the service menu says no, then you cannot unlock your bootloader,which means no custom kernels and that you are limited to custom ROMs that are stock based
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And there's no way around it? Is there no ftf that could enable it?
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No
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You can use SEtools.
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They need Server and they are offline for a while and they don't know if they'll have access in the future, I have read from the_laser that guys are asking too much money...
I read somewhere that it was related to bring sim locked. If I sim unlock could that help?
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I read somewhere that it was related to bring sim locked. If I sim unlock could that help?
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i dont think so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896553
I know this is not for xperia t, but some loose connections are made between sim unlock and boatloader unlock allowed. I'll test it when coursework isn't so piled up, or if anyone else could test it?
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Galcactus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896553
I know this is not for xperia t, but some loose connections are made between sim unlock and boatloader unlock allowed. I'll test it when coursework isn't so piled up, or if anyone else could test it?
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Have fun,
1. you have to pay
2. you need a removable battey
if you have a removable battery good luck (But you have the LT30p, so no removable battery), but be careful, because if you get the wrong test point you will HARD brick your phone. And without knwong which is the test point.its all a guess
It says that newer models have the same unlock code nowadays. At any rate I'm afraid I can't test right now
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Galcactus said:
It says that newer models have the same unlock code nowadays. At any rate I'm afraid I can't test right now
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Stumbling block 1 with this method
How are you going to remove your battery to find the test point?
do you not think this would have already been tried...its already a method used on xda, I used it to unlock my neo (The free method).But on the T..how are you going to get the back off without specialist tools
What I'm going to do is first just SIM unlock and see the config menu to see if the unlock status has changed. I'm not going to interfere with the hardware. I might also ask my carrier why that's in place and if they can do anything about it. That's my plan so far... I don't know much about the programming of android but I presume that this is simply a value which is similar to Boolean; true or false, so would it not just be a matter of finding the relevant code and changing it? Like taking the (I'm assuming that this would be in system file maybe?) Files of a t with unlock allowed and comparing it to one with unlock denied? Or simply flashing a generic firmware which is unbranded? I only know a bit of visual basic, so sorry if this sounds stupid. I'm still a learner
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Galcactus said:
What I'm going to do is first just SIM unlock and see the config menu to see if the unlock status has changed. I'm not going to interfere with the hardware. I might also ask my carrier why that's in place and if they can do anything about it. That's my plan so far... I don't know much about the programming of android but I presume that this is simply a value which is similar to Boolean; true or false, so would it not just be a matter of finding the relevant code and changing it? Like taking the (I'm assuming that this would be in system file maybe?) Files of a t with unlock allowed and comparing it to one with unlock denied? Or simply flashing a generic firmware which is unbranded? I only know a bit of visual basic, so sorry if this sounds stupid. I'm still a learner
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If it was that simple, it would already be done. We have devs with EMMC access that can not do that yet, so a pleasent phone call to your carrier is not llikely to work.
Thanks for enquiring, and if you have any ideas please PM bin4ry or the_laser, they are the guys that are up to date with this,
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greg
I can confirm that having the SIM lock removed by your carrier will not change the bootloader unlock status. Done this with my Xperia T skyfall edition being locked to o2, SIM unlock Code given by o2 but bootloader is still locked and not available to unlock
Just another note updated firmware but lock is still there, just encase anybody was thinking after updating it may have changed.
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In which case if anyone has any bright ideas feel free to share them. Thanks for testing though!
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Also could any lovely member create a comprehensive list of the roms for locked bootloaders and unlocked ones?
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Also could any lovely member create a comprehensive list of the roms for locked bootloaders and unlocked ones?
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Are you joking.
Follow the link in my signature to the all in one thread.
Locked bootloaders = stock baased roms only
Unlocked bootloaders = any rom
I'm on the app so I can't see your Sig. I do apologise in that case. I'll check it out via my browser then.
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I'm on the app so I can't see your Sig. I do apologise in that case. I'll check it out via my browser then.
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No problem. Its the first thread in the Q&A, in the stickies (You will need to press the sticky section if you are on the app)
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
yes
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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funky0308 said:
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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yes
I started with an EE Z1. Since then it's been generic European, generic global, and currently on Generic Nordic (so I can have 4.3). You'll be.fine
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choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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I've got the same phone from bell. First thing I did was flash an unbranded ROM. Bell has a few bloat apps that I hate. Best part is if you flash unbranded you don;t need to wait for updates. I got my update through PC Companion the day it was released.
Search the forums please.
choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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Already been discussed here in detail.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Debrand xperia Z1?
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
choihan06 said:
arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
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Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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metal_god69 said:
Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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I guess.. it says NO,
i guess I should have bought unlocked one from sony store..
choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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Losing IMEI and SIM not accepted problems happen when you downgrade, not update.
Hi Guys,
I have got Z1 from UK, and i tried unlocking it using unlocking code but it failed and there are no attempts are left now.
can anybody please help me.. whats could be the possibility to unlock it ?:crying:
I believe you are out of luck for the time being unless somebody finds a way to unlock without a unlock code
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kaushalkavekar said:
Hi Guys,
I have got Z1 from UK, and i tried unlocking it using unlocking code but it failed and there are no attempts are left now.
can anybody please help me.. whats could be the possibility to unlock it ?:crying:
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I don't get this...
You ordered your SIM unlocking code from web (using your IMEI) and it failed?
Or you just entered some random numbers?
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If for some reason you sent a wrong IMEI you get a wrong Code.
Thanks for click
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It means that you can unlock bootloader of your phone.
nlooooo said:
It means that you can unlock bootloader of your phone.
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I known but TL cannot unlock bootloader
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Why can't? It's jus another mobile device from Sony.
Because TL is a local device
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Almost 99% of TL bootloaders are not unlockable, but there are a few that can be unlocked for some reason . The configuration shows a 'yes' instead of a 'no'. Yet the people get through the unlocking procedure but are stuck because they can't get fastboot to work. It's almost like every TL has its fastboot disabled. Most TLs are AT&T.
Thanks for share
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Can this TL be used as research to unlock the bootloaders of other TL's?
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bolillo said:
Can this TL be used as research to unlock the bootloaders of other TL's?
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I seriously doubt it. I wish it could be like here is it fastboot stuff..now you can unlock.. Cw am he unlock via flash tool?
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I wish I could unlock my bootloader on my old X10a on at&t, there has to be some way to do it. I just can't afford to brick my phone. Keeping lte seems to be the issue because how the bootloader is tied to the driver for the data radio somehow.
jonchance_84 said:
I wish I could unlock my bootloader on my old X10a on at&t, there has to be some way to do it. I just can't afford to brick my phone. Keeping lte seems to be the issue because how the bootloader is tied to the driver for the data radio somehow.
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You can bootloader unlock it you just have to sim unlock it first, just use the page that they made to sim unlock phones and they should send you the code after that it's a matter of looking up the instructions ^^
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Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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ImTheHatGuy said:
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
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That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.
You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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