Hello everyone.
i been trying to unlock the boot loader on my Sony Z1 mobile phone.. i went into the 02 store today (UK) and asked the GURU and he said the phone would of come locked boot loader but by going to the Sony website you can request the unlock code... easy said then done right?
i am on a custom ROM with stock kernel because of the Locked-[BL] 4.4.4 kitkat with recovery.. i installed this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/ub-trinity-vengeance-raptorx-v1-0-t2838835
anyway i go to the Sony site and follow the walk-though... i get to stage 3 out of 4 and i get this...
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
i pretty sure all the drivers for fast-boot mode are installed correctly and i don't understand the error code: remote: command not allowed)
after trying and spending a few hours on the forum i found no answer.. or reason behind it..
so i tried another approach using a boot-loader unlocker by kingo.. and this is the result..
Same Issue
I ran into this exact same issue on a Xperia Z Ultra. It seems that this is caused by the permissions being changed to" Read Only" on a specific partition of the bootloader/ low level flash memory. It seems to be caused by buggy versions of flash tool and or corrupted drivers. I did not find an answer to this unfortunately, but maybe this will help lead you in the right direction. If you can still return it, I would and play dumb. I am guessing it needs to be reflashed at the factory via the internal IO/JTAG headers. Hope this helps a bit. Please let me know if you find an answer.
Hello,
You must execute the Terminal on Windows as Admin. After that you have write permission.
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You must execute the Terminal on Windows as Admin. After that you have write permission.
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you mean open CMD prompt using admin then root to platform-tools?
Regards
Paul
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i tried this... did nothing still same error..
i contacted sony starting heres the chat log...
Please wait while we find an agent to assist you...
You are currently in position number 1 in the queue.
You have now been connected to an agent.
Kayleigh: Hi Paul, thank you for contacting Sony Xperia UK Chat Support. My name is Kayleigh, please could I take your full name and email address?
Paul Sharman: ***********
Paul Sharman: i need to talk with a phone tech, as my questions are very specific
Kayleigh: Thank you for providing me with this information, Please could you confirm which model of phone you have and which network it is on?
Paul Sharman: Sony Z1, on 02
Paul Sharman: c6903
Paul Sharman: ?
Paul Sharman: ??
Kayleigh: Thank you, how can I help you today?
Paul Sharman: i need to talk with a phone tech, as my questions are very specific
Kayleigh: Thank you, how can I help you today?
Paul Sharman: i am trying to unlock my phone bootloader... via your website.. http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Paul Sharman: as i get to the last step of your walkthough i get error saying: FAILED (remote: command not allowed)
Paul Sharman: http://s29.postimg.org/y79l26e2f/failed_step_2.jpg
Kayleigh: Unfortunately we are unable to provide full support with regards to unlocking the boot loader on your handset due to the fact that this process will void the warranty on your handset.
Paul Sharman: i been to see the GURU at 02 and he said i should contact sony directly.. because acording to 02 the phone should be able to unlock the bootloader... i have everything correctly setup. such as drivers.
Kayleigh: I'd recommend visiting the following link which should provide you with info on how to unlock the bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Kayleigh: If you are unsure how to unlock the boot loader on your handset, please be aware that if this process is carried out incorrectly you might damage the performance or function of your handset
Kayleigh: As this process voids warranty, we would be unable to help directly with any problems which may occur due to the boot loader being altered.
Paul Sharman: stop copying me messages from a transcript...
Paul Sharman: i understandly fully how to go though the process..
Paul Sharman: i need to talk with a tech from sony..
Paul Sharman: i am very aware of how to go though this process, i done it on 3 mobiles from 2008 to current year.. but the Z1 isnt working.. because i think there is a permissions issue
Kayleigh: This is not something anyone from this support team can help you with, we do apologise.
Paul Sharman: so wait?
Paul Sharman: if your website isnt allowing me to do this process it means my handset is faulty and has been for a while... way before i purchased the device from the phone shop.
Paul Sharman: so it means you have to replace it because your website states how to complete this process.. and since my phone isnt responding to the commands your website states..
Paul Sharman: i have full proof and evidence to support my claim.. i have asked in 3 different places (internet XDA forums, Phones shops and 02 Directly)
Kayleigh: This is up to the customer, we can not provide information of how to do this over the chat, you may void your warranty if you carry this out and that is the reason I can not support you further. You can always send the handset in for repair you do have a 24 month warranty with Sony Xperia for any manufacturing faults however if the bootloader has been locked the warranty may already be void.
Paul Sharman: yes but the bootloader isnt unlocked...
Paul Sharman: so i still have warranty...
Kayleigh: Therefore you can still send the handset in for repair if there is a fault.
Paul Sharman: when i send the phone back what are you going to do with it? you will check to see if the device is unlocked which it isnt..
Paul Sharman: and then find no other issues..
Paul Sharman: but the issue is your website isnt allowing me to unlock the bootloader...
Kayleigh: Therefore we can not help you further with your query. We do apologise.
Paul Sharman: yes you can...
Paul Sharman: at the end of the day my device is defected...
Paul Sharman: you can replace the hole handset or give me an upgrade
Paul Sharman: BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED ="NO" meaning my device covered by your warrently..
Kayleigh: In what way is this handset defected? You did suggest there was no issues to find.
Paul Sharman: to unlock the boatloader i get errors which no one can give me any support on.. even though you offer this service though your website you cant give me any direction.. your just telling me if it doesnt work there is nothing we can do... this is hopeless... its your brand your phone software...
Paul Sharman: Kernel isnt been setup of there has been a defect from the first time i powered on the device?
Paul Sharman: the stock kernel should allow the unlock bootloader with no errors according to your website?
Kayleigh: If there is an error unlocking the bootloader this is still something we can not help you with, as if the phone becomes faulty after unlocking this voids warranty, I can not provide you with further support on this.
Paul Sharman: this doesnt make any sense..
Paul Sharman: the PHONE should allow me to unlock the bootloader... your WEBSITE tells me how to do it..
Paul Sharman: not being successful means there is a problem with the handset..
Kayleigh: The link to unlock the bootloader is on our developers website, you do this at your own risk we can not provide further support.
Paul Sharman: the handset states the bootloader is locked so basicly its still under warrently?
Paul Sharman: your not listening to me are you?? i told you my phone is still bootloader unlocked = NO
Kayleigh: we would be unable to confirm that the handset is covered until the handset has been examined by our engineers therefore I can not answer that question I do apologise.
Paul Sharman: well i am telling you your engineers will find no evidence and i will send it back happyfully for them to do all testing they like..
Paul Sharman: so taking that on board what are you advising i do?
Paul Sharman: i want to send back the device for a full reset and rebuild software/hardware.
Paul Sharman: it would be easier just to send me a new device to be honest.
Paul Sharman: my SONY Z1 is defected..
Kayleigh: Our engineers can not unlock the bootloader therefore we would advise if you have no other fault on the handset the phone will be sent back to you unrepaired.
Paul Sharman: the device is still defected.
Kayleigh: Okay sorry to hear that in what way Paul?
Paul Sharman: the phone gives off random vibrations after activating a button.
Paul Sharman: the phone soft vibrate for a few mins until i shake it.
Paul Sharman: even when the device is off it continues to vibrate.
Paul Sharman: which is another defect..
Kayleigh: I'm sorry to hear that. I'd recommend that you try repairing the software on your handset to see if this helps. Do you have PC Companion installed on your PC?
Paul Sharman: yes i done this..
Paul Sharman: console.writeline;(DEFECTED PHONE) do i have to explain any more?
Kayleigh: Okay it sounds like your handset may need to be sent for repair. Which country was your handset purchased in?
Paul Sharman: UK
Paul Sharman: England
Kayleigh: Okay, would you like me to provide you with details on how to send your phone for repair?
Paul Sharman: you can arrange for someone to collect the device..
Kayleigh: We will not be able to do that, the address is freepost however.
Kayleigh: The average turnaround time for the repair is 5-7 working days from the day the handset is received at the repair centre.
Paul Sharman: ok
Kayleigh: Please could I take the IMEI number of your handset?
Paul Sharman: sure
Paul Sharman: how do i provide you this?
Kayleigh: the IMEI is found on the box starts with 35 or where the SIM card slot is, there is a small tag which pulls out and it is also on there.
Kayleigh: It can also be found by dialling *#06# on your handset.
Paul Sharman: **************
Kayleigh: Thank you. I’d recommend you keep a copy of this IMEI number for your own reference.
Kayleigh: To book your handset in for repair please visit the following link:
Kayleigh: http://mysupport.sonymobile.com/global-en/#/support
Kayleigh: You will then be asked to either login with or create a Sony Mobile account. If you do not already have an account you can create one alternatively you can sign in via Facebook or using Google+.
Kayleigh: Once your account has been created select Repair your device and you will be guided through the repair process.
Kayleigh: Please ensure you read through all of the information which is provided as you go through this online.
Kayleigh: I hope this information has been helpful to you. Is there anything else I can help you with in the mean time?
Paul Sharman: no thank you kayleigh.. thanks for your help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...bootloader-t2153261/post38878089#post38878089 I had to do something like this with the drivers to get them working.
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Lord Takyon said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...bootloader-t2153261/post38878089#post38878089 I had to do something like this with the drivers to get them working.
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have just tried on windows 7.. still same problem... maybe my phone can never be unlocked for some reason.. its pretty dam shame..
I just downloaded the MINIMAL ADB and FASTBOOT program (search the forums for it)
ALSO
Download Flashtool, install it, and before opening up the program, go to your C drive, there should be a folder FLASHTOOL, open the folder, there should be another folder called drivers, install ALL the drivers
With the MINIMAL ADB and FASTBOOT program, choose the program to put icon on desktop, it will put a icon on your desktop, when you want to use it right click, and use as administrator.
It has all the files you need, the folder is stored in the C drive under program files (x86) and minimal adb and fastboot folder (you can also put your recovery img and boot img files to this folder)
when the program opens all you got to do is follow the bootloader unlock program, it should work perfectly now.
This still works if you have the android SDK stuff installed or not, I have used this program on virtually all my android phones, and flashed kernals etc perfectly, also unlocked bootloaders on all my sony phones
any problems, PM me
Well you said boot loader unlock no so you can't unlock your bootloader. Any phone brought from carrier is LB forever. No whats or buts
Are you sure you correctly checked if your bootloader is unlockable?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* at dialer, and go to 'SERVICE INFO > CONFIGURATION' and if 'Bootloader unlock allowed' is set to 'yes'.
If 'yes' you are OK. You can then just use Flashtool by Bin4ry and Androxyde to unlock the bootloader, using the code from SONY.
If 'no', I would suggest to FIRST make a backup, and after that flash another unbranded FTF, using FlashTool again. But beware, because you may get hardbricked!
try another usb cable
I get the same error using kingo's ... I have a carrier free phone bought from the sony store, Xperia Z1 and yes it said it was unlockable and I'm using widows 7 , Any help?
I have the same issue asked around but no solution yes
Did you got unlock bootloader or sim card on C6903 or have knowledge on how to do?
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NFS_FM said:
Are you sure you correctly checked if your bootloader is unlockable?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* at dialer, and go to 'SERVICE INFO > CONFIGURATION' and if 'Bootloader unlock allowed' is set to 'yes'.
If 'yes' you are OK. You can then just use Flashtool by Bin4ry and Androxyde to unlock the bootloader, using the code from SONY.
If 'no', I would suggest to FIRST make a backup, and after that flash another unbranded FTF, using FlashTool again. But beware, because you may get hardbricked!
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If I flash another unbranded FTF using flashtool what's the possibility to get hardbrick?
I have a galaxy S2 branded on Orange and I haven't problem with root, unlock bootloader and SIM that I unlock by simply using a .apk , What's the difficult on Xperia Z1 (C6903) and why nobody find out the solution?
willflux said:
If I flash another unbranded FTF using flashtool what's the possibility to get hardbrick?
I have a galaxy S2 branded on Orange and I haven't problem with root, unlock bootloader and SIM that I unlock by simply using a .apk , What's the difficult on Xperia Z1 (C6903) and why nobody find out the solution?
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Getting hard-bricked is only possible by flashing an inappropriate kernel, which may happen by installing a ROM not intended for the device, which means a Z2 or Z3 ROM. You can try any C6903 ROM variant without problems, if you are careful enough. After the flashing try again the procedure, via FlashTool this time.
Unfortunately or not, Samsung is Samsung, and Sony is Sony. Sony is much more "developper-friendly", but it doesn't leave XPERIA insecured, when Samsung uses TouchWiz, replacing as much "stock Android" as possible, creating new problems (e.g. Xposed for Lollipop).
NFS_FM said:
Getting hard-bricked is only possible by flashing an inappropriate kernel, which may happen by installing a ROM not intended for the device, which means a Z2 or Z3 ROM. You can try any C6903 ROM variant without problems, if you are careful enough. After the flashing try again the procedure, via FlashTool this time.
Unfortunately or not, Samsung is Samsung, and Sony is Sony. Sony is much more "developper-friendly", but it doesn't leave XPERIA insecured, when Samsung uses TouchWiz, replacing as much "stock Android" as possible, creating new problems (e.g. Xposed for Lollipop).
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Hummm understood, I'll find the unbranded FTF to flash and them unlock the bootloader. I hope after unlock bootloader i can find a way to unlock the SIM witout paying for code
willflux said:
Hummm understood, I'll find the unbranded FTF to flash and them unlock the bootloader. I hope after unlock bootloader i can find a way to unlock the SIM witout paying for code
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What code? There is nothing you have to pay for! The code is provided by Sony itself for free, from this site: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Excuse me if I misunderstood you.
I meant to unlock the SIM card, the only way I found to unlock until now is getting a code by paying a tax, even the .apk for android has this thing, I didn't know that unlock sim in android phone could be so worthwhile (I don't think that's worthwhile at all)
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hi im just a bit confused here , i went on s1 tool to see if i had SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE and instead i got setool2 SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, as this is my first android phone and my first time unlocking a bootloader i dont know anything
it would be great if anyone could help me with this problem
well i made this video tutorial so take a look.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg8Q90nD20g
i didn't really understand your question
Unfortunatly that is not the answer, when i check for semc simlock certificate it says setool2 simlock certificate instead
Did You see the thread aboud unlocking bootloader procedure? ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225&highlight=guide ) and warning ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630 )? So, anyway... when You look at the guide there are some points for SEMC simlock certifacte and for setool2 simlock certificate. So what exactly You don't know?
X10i
Hi guys! Can anyone of you explain me what's wrong with my X10i? I bought the phone from Ebay. Despite the phone locked to Orange,it accepts any sim cards from the UK but unfortunately locked for foreigns (asks to enter sim unloking code). Twice's tried to be unlocked by IMEI unlocking code without success.The bootloader unlocked by S1Tool, SEMC LOCK CERTIFICATE present. Getting offer on connection to PC Companion to upgrade the firmware to the latest version. How to make the phone free to any network? Thanks.
follow the steps and you cant go wrong.i used this one.
make sure that you have 11w29 or lower!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wSIokoctUg&feature=related
Make sure that your phone manufacturing date is before 11W29, otherwise you may hard-brick your phone.
Check this important thread out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1481630
hazemht said:
Make sure that your phone manufacturing date is before 11W29, otherwise you may hard-brick your phone.
Check this important thread out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1481630
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Its 10W44, but bootloader seems to be already unlocked, the only SIM locked .How can I remove the carrier restriction in order to use my phone abroad?
Thanx
U can refer paid methods visit wotanserver.com
If I helped you please press thanx
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U can refer paid methods visit wotanserver.com
If I helped you please press thanx
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I already unloked my X10i via wotanserver.com a few month ago but when I upgraded the firmware it got locked again. Any alternative option to remove carrier restriction?
Hmmm contact alejandrissimo add him as [email protected] & there is a group in fb also XPERIA UNLOCK SERVICE supervised by him
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Hello can someone send me a link to the stock firmware to LT25i sony xperia V?
the 9.1.A.0.490 firmware, cant seem to find the original one (stock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2132641
thx!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2132641
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thanks dude!
downloading it now, hope this is the stock one, the others i found wasnt the stock
sony's pc companion still doesn't support me for updating with pc companion
What can i do before it works?
zetto123 said:
sony's pc companion still doesn't support me for updating with pc companion
What can i do before it works?
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It should do. Please tell us the error you get. However, if you are trying to flash that ftf file you do not do it in pccompanion, you need flashtool
problem still comes
iam flashing with no problems with flashtool, and the ftf works fine on my phone, then i take it to sony pc companion and trying to update it with it.
then i get an error that custom firmware is installed
zetto123 said:
iam flashing with no problems with flashtool, and the ftf works fine on my phone, then i take it to sony pc companion and trying to update it with it.
then i get an error that custom firmware is installed
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OK, if you have unlocked your bootloader you can no longer use pccompanion.
That would have been explained when you went through the process of unlocking the bootloader.
is it possible to lock it somehow again?
zetto123 said:
is it possible to lock it somehow again?
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yes, search for relock bootloader xperia v
But your warrenty is void anyway now.
found one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
found one, and seems like it works.
*#*#7378423#*#* says that it is "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes"
and it is now updating, think it works
thank you alot!
now i can finally get sony to repair my screen that they destroyed when i send it to them
zetto123 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
found one, and seems like it works.
*#*#7378423#*#* says that it is "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes"
and it is now updating, think it works
thank you alot!
now i can finally get sony to repair my screen that they destroyed when i send it to them
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Probably not. You have voided your warrenty when you unlocked and relocking the bootloader willnot hide that fact.
You gave them your IMEI number when you unlocked, and you modified your trim area (That's why you lost drm keys) and relocking does not restore the TA.
PS, No need to say thanks in a post, just use the button.
oh okay, so it didn't really matter that i reset it to factory, they will still just give me the same message...
damn Sony, i will never buy a phone from them again...
seriusly they destroyed my phone at their repair service, but now i just have to argue with them, don't think that XDA can help me with this anymore then done now.
zetto123 said:
oh okay, so it didn't really matter that i reset it to factory, they will still just give me the same message...
damn Sony, i will never buy a phone from them again...
seriusly they destroyed my phone at their repair service, but now i just have to argue with them, don't think that XDA can help me with this anymore then done now.
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well if sony broke the screen you may have a case to get them to fix it.
But it is very clearly stated that you lose warrenty when unlocking the bootloader. I think all carriers do the same (If they let you unlock at all, Sony are very good at this and this is why they have been voted xda's OEM of the year for the past few years because they are so Dev friendly)
You just need to read the fine print a bit more carefully I think
well i dont think that it's too clearly stated, when they write that you may void the warrenty, it doesn't say that i void the warrenty, only that i may void it.
hmm yearh, Sony isn't that bad at all, and their products work...
well think it will be alot easier now to talk with Sony about the problem now.
is there some way i should mark this thread as solved?
hmm now i get a new bug after i did this...
I can't install apps from google store, getting error 403.
zetto123 said:
well i dont think that it's too clearly stated, when they write that you may void the warrenty, it doesn't say that i void the warrenty, only that i may void it.
hmm yearh, Sony isn't that bad at all, and their products work...
well think it will be alot easier now to talk with Sony about the problem now.
is there some way i should mark this thread as solved?
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goto the first post and edit it, click on advanced and it lets you edit the title.
Good luck with sony
Dear all,
Just as you might already know, not all Xperia Z are blessed with having an unlocked bootloader .... it apparently is something related to the carrier though and not to Sony themselves. As it happens if your bootloader is locked and is NOT unlockable you can still head to the website and get your unlock code by putting in your IMEI.
Now that's weird ...... Now just wondering if the same procedure could be applied to get the device bootloader unlocked ....
Regs
Al
No it's impossible,fastboot will return an error.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
gm007 said:
No it's impossible,fastboot will return an error.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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Yes true but then again why does the Sony bootloader unlock site still provide an unlock code for locked bootloader xperia z's? This implies that the unlock code is used by Sony technicians to unlock bootloaders ... it's only a matter of determining what that procedure is .... This is definitely being used by carriers.
Really interested to know this for certain, I just got a Z on o2 UK and am a little disappointed that I can't flash any roms. I don't think I can live with stock for ever! Had previously purchased a (dreadful) bootloader locked xperia play which had the 'bootloader allow unlock' set to 'no' which a helpful guy on here managed to change to a 'yes' for the reasonable sum of £10 but this was using testpoint method which obviously won't work on a Z as it's sealed.
If the answer is definately a no to unlocking the bootloader even 'unofficially' then I think i'll have to send this phone back and try my luck with a different phone (an ugly S4 probably). I really do love this phone but I also love being able to change my roms as often as I like to whatever I like.
In the past a bounty would have attracted some devs to work out a cunning plan but if this is not possible at all then theres no point
Anyone know for sure?
Maybe if you change your customization and download a generic cust. ROM, you could probably unlock the bootloader?
If you backup you data and create an ftf for your current cust, you should be able to restore if it doesn't work.
Use the first guide to get an ftf of your stock ROM.
Second to check what generic customization you'd like to download.
Third to change your customization and download & get the appropriate ftf.
Flash the ftf using flashtool.
Relevant guides:
[NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pics]
[INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding) {18-Jul-2013}
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
This is pretty much at your own risk. I'm not sure if this will work either.
Alcatrazx said:
Dear all,
Just as you might already know, not all Xperia Z are blessed with having an unlocked bootloader .... it apparently is something related to the carrier though and not to Sony themselves. As it happens if your bootloader is locked and is NOT unlockable you can still head to the website and get your unlock code by putting in your IMEI.
Now that's weird ...... Now just wondering if the same procedure could be applied to get the device bootloader unlocked ....
Regs
Al
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The unlock code is generated from the imei number I think, so putting in any imei number will return an unlock code.
Try it.
kgs1992 said:
Maybe if you change your customization and download a generic cust. ROM, you could probably unlock the bootloader?
If you backup you data and create an ftf for your current cust, you should be able to restore if it doesn't work.
Use the first guide to get an ftf of your stock ROM.
Second to check what generic customization you'd like to download.
Third to change your customization and download & get the appropriate ftf.
Flash the ftf using flashtool.
Relevant guides:
[NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pics]
[INFO] Latest firmware version per customization (region/branding) {18-Jul-2013}
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
This is pretty much at your own risk. I'm not sure if this will work either.
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One guy claimed he done this but never came out with exact step by step instructions so no proof in this.
I previously tried every combination with no avail. as seen in previous threads about unlocking bootloaders we need alot of work done by a dev who knows what he is doing, sony have really tied up the security on these phones.
jonnycarter said:
One guy claimed he done this but never came out with exact step by step instructions so no proof in this.
I previously tried every combination with no avail. as seen in previous threads about unlocking bootloaders we need alot of work done by a dev who knows what he is doing, sony have really tied up the security on these phones.
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Well, it was a suggestion, you can try it if you want to.
If it doesn't work, then the only possible way is to somehow flash a bootloader that allows itself to be unlocked and this, I suppose, will require bypassing security.
The bootloader is usually not flashable and flashing an unsigned bootloader is even harder.
Reverse engineering bootloaders requires experience and involves a considerable amount of risk.
And that's only half the struggle. You also need to think about how you're going to flash it onto your phone.
emuni said:
Really interested to know this for certain, I just got a Z on o2 UK and am a little disappointed that I can't flash any roms. I don't think I can live with stock for ever! Had previously purchased a (dreadful) bootloader locked xperia play which had the 'bootloader allow unlock' set to 'no' which a helpful guy on here managed to change to a 'yes' for the reasonable sum of £10 but this was using testpoint method which obviously won't work on a Z as it's sealed.
If the answer is definately a no to unlocking the bootloader even 'unofficially' then I think i'll have to send this phone back and try my luck with a different phone (an ugly S4 probably). I really do love this phone but I also love being able to change my roms as often as I like to whatever I like.
In the past a bounty would have attracted some devs to work out a cunning plan but if this is not possible at all then theres no point
Anyone know for sure?
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send it back & go shopping at Phones4U... all fones from them are unbranded
PNuT. said:
send it back & go shopping at Phones4U... all fones from them are unbranded
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I really would but I haggled a good deal with o2, £12 a month cheaper than what phones4u advertised with a free Z.
I am probably going to send it back though, just a shame as I really like this phone! Could always try phones4u and see if they will offer the same deal. I should have really thought about the possibility of permanently locked bootloader before I ordered it, after all the grief I had with my old xperia play.
So it definately can't be changed ever if it's set to disallow bootloader unlock?
emuni said:
I really would but I haggled a good deal with o2, £12 a month cheaper than what phones4u advertised with a free Z.
I am probably going to send it back though, just a shame as I really like this phone! Could always try phones4u and see if they will offer the same deal. I should have really thought about the possibility of permanently locked bootloader before I ordered it, after all the grief I had with my old xperia play.
So it definately can't be changed ever if it's set to disallow bootloader unlock?
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when i went into P4U they said they would match anything i had seen... worth a try
PNuT. said:
when i went into P4U they said they would match anything i had seen... worth a try
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So can no devs lend a hand to this issue. A lot of people with Xperia Z's are affected by this issue.
It's all down to the TA partition. If it contains "bootloader unlock allowed = no" then you are screwed. Trying to modify it or flash someone else's TA results in an unrecoverable, permanent HARDBRICK, regardless of what bootloader or kernel is flashed
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What if happened to sweeten the pot a little and offer £100 sterling to anyone who can successfully unlock a locked a permanently unlocked bootloader.
I'm on 3 with the bootloader so say permanently locked. If you can unlock it. The money is yours.
£100 via PayPal or direct account transfer.
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Kirkymole said:
What if happened to sweeten the pot a little and offer £100 sterling to anyone who can successfully unlock a locked a permanently unlocked bootloader.
I'm on 3 with the bootloader so say permanently locked. If you can unlock it. The money is yours.
£100 via PayPal or direct account transfer.
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There is an ongoing bounty thread if you would like to post there as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287897&page=39
nice idea!
i'm in with another 50 euros!
deyanimay said:
There is an ongoing bounty thread if you would like to post there as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287897&page=39
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That's a forum for the T isn't it? I can't see properly as I'm on my phone....
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bounty hunters, where are you?
kgs1992 said:
Well, it was a suggestion, you can try it if you want to.
If it doesn't work, then the only possible way is to somehow flash a bootloader that allows itself to be unlocked and this, I suppose, will require bypassing security.
The bootloader is usually not flashable and flashing an unsigned bootloader is even harder.
Reverse engineering bootloaders requires experience and involves a considerable amount of risk.
And that's only half the struggle. You also need to think about how you're going to flash it onto your phone.
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I would like to point out something. Now I know these two things aren't the same, but I'd like to use it as an example. The Xperia Z's bootloader is locked, obviously lol, I've been modding xboxs and ps3s for a long time, and from that experience I think it can relate to this. Why? Well, from my experiance,on the xbox you can't put a custom dashboard unless you JTAG it, although you can get free games if you flash the chip on the disc drive but that's all. with saying that, it's like saying, you can put custom funcions in the Z but you can't change the ROM. So with the xbox, before you're allowed to flash a custom dashboard, you have to unlock your NAND software, with a ps3 (made by sony lol) you can flash a custom firmware if your on firmware 3.55 but if you're above that, you need an e3 flasher to flash your NOR or NAND chip to downgrade and mod it, one time with the ps3 there was a thing called a E3 Stick, I believe it was called that, i can't remember, and with the e3 stick it wpuld exploit the system cause it was a certain type of board it was build with... So if we'd be able to maybe, find a way to exploit the bootloader, or possibly JTAG it or flash it then I think we'd be able to achieve our goal of putting a custom ROM. The problem with the JTAG or flash theory is that we'd have to open the Xperia Z, so as another theory now, we find a device that we plug into the phone and exploits it to let us flash any ROM we want. just like samsung devices, if the phone gets hard bricked and it doesn't turn on anymore,fried, or if you want to reset the flash count you'd use a JIG to put it into download mode and flash any ROM you want to save the device.
Is there a possible way to unlock on the fly? Like not need a computer? I have the unlockcode
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demon2112 said:
Is there a possible way to unlock on the fly? Like not need a computer? I have the unlockcode
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No. The phone needs to be in fastboot mode to unlock the bootloader. The only way to send commands to the bootloader is via a PC.
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So, I want to install Cyanogenmod on my XZ, using flashtool to unlock the bootloader and doomlord's expliots to root.
However, won't rooting first re-lock the bootloader? Or unlocking the bootloader remove root? Both things wipe the everything, so... Help lpease?
Whatever you do, be sure to backup your TA partition before you unlock your bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598. To do this, you first need to root your device without unlocking your bootloader.
Otherwise you will lose your DRM keys permanently and you will never be able to use certain functions (like Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) anymore, not even if you relock your bootloader and restore to a stock ROM.
Please also note that by requesting a bootloader unlock key from Sony, the IMEI number of your phone gets blacklisted and your warranty is void.
Apollo89 said:
Please also note that by requesting a bootloader unlock key from Sony, the IMEI number of your phone gets blacklisted and your warranty is void.
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Hi Apollo89, are you sure about that?
CiscoX said:
Hi Apollo89, are you sure about that?
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Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1. At step 2, you need to agree with the following legal terms before you can continue:
I acknowledge that use of the boot loader may void the phone’s warranty.
I acknowledge that, if Sony does perform any warranty repairs, Sony may charge a service fee for additional costs associated with the modified software.
So if a phone with an unlocked bootloader (or relocked bootloader) needs to be repaired, your warranty may be void, it's completely up to Sony to decide about that and they have the legal right to charge you for the repair because you agreed to those terms. If that's fine with you, you can continue to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM like CyanogenMod. I myself would only consider this after official firmware updates have been discontinued.
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Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1. At step 2, you need to agree with the following legal terms before you can continue:
I acknowledge that use of the boot loader may void the phone’s warranty.
I acknowledge that, if Sony does perform any warranty repairs, Sony may charge a service fee for additional costs associated with the modified software.
So if a phone with an unlocked bootloader (or relocked bootloader) needs to be repaired, your warranty may be void, it's completely up to Sony to decide about that and they have the legal right to charge you for the repair because you agreed to those terms. If that's fine with you, you can continue to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM like CyanogenMod. I myself would only consider this after official firmware updates have been discontinued.
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Damn, so you say if i request an unlock key for my bootloader, but never use it. Do it still void my warranty. I mean, maybe some people change there mind after they request the unlock key and never use it to unlock the bootloader.
CiscoX said:
Damn, so you say if i request an unlock key for my bootloader, but never use it. Do it still void my warranty. I mean, maybe some people change there mind after they request the unlock key and never use it to unlock the bootloader.
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You should only request the key if you're going to unlock your phone. Sony has no way to check if you unlocked your phone and then restored a TA backup, so that's why they require you to register your IMEI number.
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You should only request the key if you're going to unlock your phone. Sony has no way to check if you unlocked your phone and then restored a TA backup, so that's why they require you to register your IMEI number.
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ahhh, Thanks you so much for the information Apollo89
CiscoX said:
ahhh, Thanks you so much for the information Apollo89
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Anyway, if Sony refuses warranty, you could go to court and argue that you only requested the key, but didn't use it. Then it's up to the judge to decide if requesting the key (and agreeing to those terms) is enough evidence or not. However, I think most people won't go to court and just pay for the repair or buy a new phone. What I meant to say is: just be careful and think twice before doing such modifications
I think Denmark have pretty strict rules to protect the consumer, so I really doubt that Sony would get away with applying these rules here - but this definitely makes me not want to unlock the bootloader before I have seen Sonys 4.4 firmware.
Thanks for the info!
That being said, I think Sonys stock ROM works really well.
I'm rootet, running SwiftKey, Handcent SMS, Aqua Mail, HD Widgets an Apex Launcher Pro. I get 3 - 4 hours of screen time on stock settings.
I have no reason to really want another ROM.
Had it been a Samsung or HTC device I would have needed to strip the device of all the bloat
ware and get rid the massive battery drain, caused by wake locks from the manufacturers ROM.
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Hey guys I want to root my XZ... I was going through a lot of reading on xda for the procedure but I am confused right now. Plz help me. I have C6602 currently it is runnig on stock 4.4.2 .230 INDIAN version which I got 5 days ago OTA.. Please tell me the detaill procedure. It will be really helpful..Do I need to unlock bootloader first for rooting XZ?? After root how to get back the bravia engine and gracenote,..etc... I read somewhere on xda that I need to take backup of some TA partition to get back BE2 n music gracenote...etc and I need to root first for that then unlock bootloader...what is the exact sequence ?? please guide me...i would be very thankful..kinda stuck here..
I have downloaded following softwares after going through various threads:
1. adb_fastboot.zip
2. flashtool-0.9.16.1-windows
3. Xperia Z (C6602)_10.5.A.0.230_Generic IN.ftf
4. Flashtool-drivers-1.5-20140318
5. Xperia_Z_driver from sony site
6. towelroot APK
I want to install custom rom also
onkarsingh_pardeshi said:
Hey guys I want to root my XZ... I was going through a lot of reading on xda for the procedure but I am confused right now. Plz help me. I have C6602 currently it is runnig on stock 4.4.2 .230 INDIAN version which I got 5 days ago OTA.. Please tell me the detaill procedure. It will be really helpful..Do I need to unlock bootloader first for rooting XZ?? After root how to get back the bravia engine and gracenote,..etc... I read somewhere on xda that I need to take backup of some TA partition to get back BE2 n music gracenote...etc and I need to root first for that then unlock bootloader...what is the exact sequence ?? please guide me...i would be very thankful..kinda stuck here..
I have downloaded following softwares after going through various threads:
1. adb_fastboot.zip
2. flashtool-0.9.16.1-windows
3. Xperia Z (C6602)_10.5.A.0.230_Generic IN.ftf
4. Flashtool-drivers-1.5-20140318
5. Xperia_Z_driver from sony site
6. towelroot APK
I want to install custom rom also
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1) You dont need to unlock the bootloader to root, towelroot method will root phone just fine
2) Unlocking bootloader caused some issues in BE but if you are just rooting without unlocking there wont be any issues
3) Unlock bootloader only if you are planning to flash custom roms(Remember unlocking bootloader WILL void your warranty)
4) Flashing custom kernels and roms is risky business so please read up before doing anything
androidtweaker1 said:
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3) Unlock bootloader only if you are planning to flash custom roms(Remember unlocking bootloader WILL void your warranty)
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Nope, I just sent my XZ to repair service for broken glass, BL was unlocked and I didn't even re-locked it before sending to customer service. Everything went fine, repaired, ROM updated and still under warranty.
babylonbwoy said:
Nope, I just sent my XZ to repair service for broken glass, BL was unlocked and I didn't even re-locked it before sending to customer service. Everything went fine, repaired, ROM updated and still under warranty.
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Broken glass was a "hardware issue'
If your phone goes kapoot(Hard brick) while tinkering with roms or anything software related and your BL is unlocked chances are the service center might not honor warranty as it will be a "Software issue'
androidtweaker1 said:
Broken glass was a "hardware issue'
If your phone goes kapoot(Hard brick) while tinkering with roms or anything software related and your BL is unlocked chances are the service center might not honor warranty as it will be a "Software issue'
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Sorry I know I'm late but it can be helpful for some to make some precision about warranty...
I said that because lots of peoples always think as long as you unlock BL warranty is lost no matter if it's software or hardware related.
Even Sony website says on unlock bootloader official page "warranty may be voided".
I'm sure there's Xperia owner that doesn't bother sending their smartphone to repair center just because they think it is useless as they unlocked BL...
Now if they read this they know there's always a chance to repair under warranty.