I am from HK.
I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
seems my english is so bad..
so I don't know why i can't get recovery and root..
My final aim is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480273
pls help~
first of all u need to unlock the boot loader...
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
this may void your warranty!
then u have to flash the kernel, u may use flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351317
Use Doomlord V4 to root your phone
Connect i USB and choose USB Debugging
open the CMD app and press enter the phone will restart and you got root
then download the recovery files- IE ClockWorkMod
Connect phone - And hit the right CMD
Hope i helped
Link for above are in the 1st link you provided
EDIT: Since you on .62 firmware follow THIS !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
Unlock your BOOTLOADER !
IMO you should unlock your bootloader by testpoint metod, which is quite easy and you don't loose your warranty for ever (you can recover bootloader).
Easiest metod to gain CWM and root is to install NightElf kernel by fastboot and .62 firmware by flashtool.
Qwerty123 \m/ said:
Use Doomlord V4 to root your phone
Connect i USB and choose USB Debugging
open the CMD app and press enter the phone will restart and you got root
then download the recovery files- IE ClockWorkMod
Connect phone - And hit the right CMD
Hope i helped
Link for above are in the 1st link you provided
EDIT: Since you on .62 firmware follow THIS !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
Unlock your BOOTLOADER !
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I tried Doomlord V4 to root my phone...
after reboot my phone...
nothing change in my phone x_x
(no Superuser app)
Man try this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9COw6Yxmv4
http://www.vandtab.com/2012/02/easy-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-neo-v-firmware-4-0-2a-0-622850/
umarian said:
Man try this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9COw6Yxmv4
http://www.vandtab.com/2012/02/easy-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-neo-v-firmware-4-0-2a-0-622850/
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I tried the unlocked boot loaders x_x
(fail, run the cmd and Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, it's telling me 'Waiting for Device' And my device is connected to fastboot mode)
then i tried to following :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
downgrade to (Flashable 4.0.2.A.0.42)
but it still can't root
(maybe i am not using the website provide flashtool v0.6.8.0 since i can't download it. anyone can help me download to other upload.com?)
Download link(for window): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
i tried to long time
mamafuck1 said:
I tried the unlocked boot loaders x_x
(fail, run the cmd and Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, it's telling me 'Waiting for Device' And my device is connected to fastboot mode)
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check instructions 8-10: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Ftlog enable usb debugging ! ~_~
Related
For the sake of this question I have a locked bootloader on a wt19i. The phone is rooted. (It's my friend's phone but I'm voicing a theory). It can't enter fastboot mode and the bootloader unlock status is: not allowed.
Armed with the IMEI number,
If I did a TA backup via Octopus Suite 1.0.3,
Then, (following methods seen in this thread: http://goo.gl/QNKxS Third post down.) to force the phone into fastboot, start a firmware (re)install in PC Companion. During that process the phone will enter fastboot mode. If I stop the process there [in Windows Task Manger], then the phone will get stuck booting only into fastboot mode (until I finish putting firmware .tft back on it).
THEN I use SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 {Found here: http://goo.gl/JxDmY }. I give it my IMEI, it gets an unlock code and I connect the phone - in fastboot - and select "Unlock BL" to unlock the bootloader.
Then restore TA, followed by a restore of firmware.
Would this unlock the bootloader or brick the phone?
Corrections and answers welcome.
For the sake of this question I have a locked bootloader on a wt19i. The phone is rooted. (It's my friend's phone but I'm voicing a theory). It can't enter fastboot mode and the bootloader unlock status is: not allowed.
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I checked the thread you were referring to,
the process they are doing there is to access flash mode...
fastboot is completely different, can only be accessed if bootloader is unlocked.
based also on the bootloader unlock status: not allowed, this means phone is network locked, unlocking of bootloader would not work thru available methods in xda.
you would to pay in order to remove the network lock and then unlock bootloader
Would this unlock the bootloader or brick the phone?
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This would not unlock the bootloader,
Brick the phone, not sure, but it would probably wont, good thing you have a backup.
You can always do a flashing of stock firmware thru flashtool or wotanserver.
My wt19i doesnt go FastBoot mode
hi.i did everything .i rooted my Phone ,installed recovery ,unlocked with testpoint mode but unlock status is no and it dont go to fastboot mode .
when i try unlocking bootloader with flashtools it says your bootloader is unlocked.
but my phone dont go to fastboot mode.
how can i use paid mode ?does it go to fastboot mode if i use this method
Please help.
taherdibaei said:
hi.i did everything .i rooted my Phone ,installed recovery ,unlocked with testpoint mode but unlock status is no and it dont go to fastboot mode .
when i try unlocking bootloader with flashtools it says your bootloader is unlocked.
but my phone dont go to fastboot mode.
how can i use paid mode ?does it go to fastboot mode if i use this method
Please help.
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You can't unlock if it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
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If it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
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then you can unlock, look in my signature for a guide.
If it says
Bootloader unlocked: yes
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your bootloader is unlocked.
You can check the state if you boot phone up, open dialer, type *#*#7378423#*#* -> Service Info -> Configuration
Please tell us what it says there, then we can help you
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Max-E-Moose said:
For the sake of this question I have a locked bootloader on a wt19i. The phone is rooted. (It's my friend's phone but I'm voicing a theory). It can't enter fastboot mode and the bootloader unlock status is: not allowed.
Armed with the IMEI number,
If I did a TA backup via Octopus Suite 1.0.3,
Then, (following methods seen in this thread: http://goo.gl/QNKxS Third post down.) to force the phone into fastboot, start a firmware (re)install in PC Companion. During that process the phone will enter fastboot mode. If I stop the process there [in Windows Task Manger], then the phone will get stuck booting only into fastboot mode (until I finish putting firmware .tft back on it).
THEN I use SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 {Found here: http://goo.gl/JxDmY }. I give it my IMEI, it gets an unlock code and I connect the phone - in fastboot - and select "Unlock BL" to unlock the bootloader.
Then restore TA, followed by a restore of firmware.
Would this unlock the bootloader or brick the phone?
Corrections and answers welcome.
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The problem is you tried to use that tool and the moment you have typed your IMEI and pressed get unlock code, you lost your warranty. So you have no warranty anymore!!
Now you will have to desimlock and after that you can just hope fasboot is enabled.
Install flashtool, open the installation folder > drivers and install all drivers for all devices. Install the android sdk (please better look in my signature to see how to set up android sdk and flashtool and replace the usb drivers). Then try to enter fastboot mode like explained in the threads
hey im using xperia mini pro. it is rooted. running stock .58 gingerbread rom and stock kernel.
i want to unlock my bootloader so i can use a custom kernels.
the reason i want to use a custom kernels is so that my wifi problems (keep disconnecting by itself) will be no more. hopefully. and of course to overclock and underclock my device :laugh:
im following someguyfromhell guide to unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 at #10. but for some reason when i go to this site http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com my browser crashed. any idea???
and last question, what custom kernel is the best for my mini pro.
rage kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
krsh kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349630
or
x kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
which kernel gives the best battery life is most important and also for performance. which do you think the best personally?
ok thats all. i hope i can managed to unlock my bootloader and flash a custom kernels this night
Download XDA ROM HUB tool from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715277
It allows for easy BL unlock, root/unroot
Also rage is in my opinion very good with battery life.
You've got Rage for GB, ICS and CM7.2
iONEx said:
Download XDA ROM HUB tool from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715277
It allows for easy BL unlock, root/unroot
Also rage is in my opinion very good with battery life.
You've got Rage for GB, ICS and CM7.2
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nice. so i just simply download the application and unlock my bootloader by there?
no need to go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and enter my email and imei and that ****?
edit: i have tried that program. i clicked on unlock bootloader it asked me to put my imei by typing *#06# then i typed it after i click UNLOCK MY BOOTLOADER. then it ask are you sure? i clicked yes. then my phone shut off and blue led notification comes out but i checked on my computer it says cant complete install or something.
what did i miss?
Might be your adb driver wasnt installed.might be a wild guess but make sure u install all the driver
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
xhanafix said:
Might be your adb driver wasnt installed.might be a wild guess but make sure u install all the driver
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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how to install the driver?
EDiT:
if you can't do it with ROM HUB:
connect phone in fastboot mode, open a cmd window and type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
you should get some response. like 0.3. That's just confirming that your phone is connected properly.
after that, type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
KEY is your unlock key.
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EDiT:
if you can't do it with ROM HUB:
connect phone in fastboot mode, open a cmd window and type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
you should get some response. like 0.3. That's just confirming that your phone is connected properly.
after that, type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
KEY is your unlock key.
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this is complicated
im now downloading and installing all the android sdk files.
everytime i go to fastboot mode. nothing happens
omg guys. could someone just simply give me the link of that drivers or whatever to install?
i have installed android sdk manager and follow this ****ing tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27376017&postcount=2
i already got my special key to unlock my bootloader.
but whenever i connet my phone to fastboot mode by switching off and switch on my phone to my pc using usb while holding volume up button. blue led appear. then nothing happens!
its supposed to do this next "You will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
Open command prompt, first enter this
Code:
cd C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools
Replace C with the correct drive letter and ... with the path to the android-sdk folder. Next, enter this command
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY" bla bla bla but i have no options to do this whatever because nothing happens when my phone on fastboot mode.
seriously i can go ape**** doing this
check if you have adb installed.
go to device manager. when you connect your phone to PC, you should see "sony ericsson" appear, and under that adb.
open cmd window. go start> run type cmd> hit enter.
just type adb. if you get a listing, you have adb.
if not,
follow this: ADB for dummies
if your adb driver installed correctly then hold SHIFT + right click the fastboot folder and choose open command from here. Follow the tutorial and ull be unlocking your bootloader in no time.
im unable to post a link but you can also check youtube and search for unlocking bootlader xperia videos.
Ok
I just updated to ICS and so far loving the new custom roms available
Im a total nooby when it comes to this so i used WotanServer (google it) to upgrade my phone to ICS then changed used a custom kernal which was recommended for the custom firmware.
Some roms don't allow you to use other kernals so it really depends on the rom itself in my opinion.
So the thing i would recommend to do it:
upgrade to .62
use and download SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123 (it's under Arrow
Xperia Mini & Mini Pro & Active Android Developloment)
Unlock bootloader, root your device
then i used a method to upgrade my device without loosing my root and then installed krsh kernal with a custom rom which support krsh kernal ..
i have a xperia u with locked bootlocker and also it is allowed to unlock it.
but when i connect it in fastboot mode and open cmd in fastboot folder and paste first command for boot unlocker
and that is fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version but it shows only WAITING FOR DEVICE....
it does nothing more than this...
pls help me... what to do:crying:
Bcuz you are not yet install fastboot driver
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium
nscharan007 said:
i have a xperia u with locked bootlocker and also it is allowed to unlock it.
but when i connect it in fastboot mode and open cmd in fastboot folder and paste first command for boot unlocker
and that is fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version but it shows only WAITING FOR DEVICE....
it does nothing more than this...
pls help me... what to do:crying:
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Your phone must have decided to abandon fastboot and went into charging mode. When you connect to fastboot, check to see if the charging icon comes up, if it does. It means your phone is not staying in fastboot.
You'll need to install fastboot drivers.
Refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554632
I faced your problem before, and following that thread unlocked my bootloader. Good luck!
nscharan007 said:
i have a xperia u with locked bootlocker and also it is allowed to unlock it.
but when i connect it in fastboot mode and open cmd in fastboot folder and paste first command for boot unlocker
and that is fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version but it shows only WAITING FOR DEVICE....
it does nothing more than this...
pls help me... what to do:crying:
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try multi xperia u tool @AlexDroid00
HERE
Flashtool is the easiest and fastest way, just click on Bootloader Unlock, and follow the steps
Hey,
I'm currently trying to root my Sony Xperia Z2 but I can't get past the unlockbootloader stage.
I use the instructions given at Sony Developer World after entering my IMEI and all that, but one step don't work for me:
"3. On your Xperia™ Z2, press the Volume up button at the same time as you connect the other end of the USB-cable. For Windows users, when asked for a driver, point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file."
I connect the phone and it lights up blue as it should but computer is not asking me for any drivers. And seem I have to do this step as the next step is:
"4. When your device is connected, open a command window on your computer and go to the platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder and type in ">fastboot devices" "
And if I type "fastboot devices" after the ">" nothing happens. If I try it with ">fastboot devices" the cmd.exe goes "The system cannot find message text for message number in the message file for Application."
Thanks for any help!
Andreas
I recomend using flashtool instead, also backup your TA partition because your warrent is voided by your bootloader being unlocked
Flashtool.net < it has a drivers.exe run in the drivers folder, run that first
I was never able to unlock my bootloader via sonys instructions across few devices, flashtool alwaus has worked for me
Thanks!
Gonna try it out but wondering if I should backup the TA Partition before or after the fastboot?
For example at this thread it states first step as "root" which feels more like the last step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../tutorial-backup-ta-partition-to-drm-t2234627
AndreasWY said:
Thanks!
Gonna try it out but wondering if I should backup the TA Partition before or after the fastboot?
For example at this thread it states first step as "root" which feels more like the last step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../tutorial-backup-ta-partition-to-drm-t2234627
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Before!
Unlocking the bootloader deletes your DRM keys so backing up your TA after you have unlocked the bootloader would be pointless.
The order you need to do things is...
Root (this allows you to backup your TA)
Backup your TA
Unlock your bootloader
Flash a flash a custom recovery
Flash ROMs to your heart's content
If you want to go back to stock (including restoring your DRM keys)...
Flash a stock FTF using flashtool
Lock the bootloader
Root
Restore your backed up TA
Flash the same FTF using flashtool (to remove root)
Hey!
I have the same problem here, nothing happens when i write fastboot devices while trying to unlock my device (but adb is working, in fact, i got into bootloader mode using adb).
I tried also using flashtool, but it says my device isn't able to be unlocked (but checking it in my z2 following Sony 's website steps it says: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:YES).
Thanks!
Daniel30 said:
Hey!
I have the same problem here, nothing happens when i write fastboot devices while trying to unlock my device (but adb is working, in fact, i got into bootloader mode using adb).
I tried also using flashtool, but it says my device isn't able to be unlocked (but checking it in my z2 following Sony 's website steps it says: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:YES).
Thanks!
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If you aren't getting device ID on fastboot devices then either your device isn't in fastboot mode or your pc isn't detecting it, check that you have the correct drivers installed, flashtool can do it for you, and try again.
ghostofcain said:
If you aren't getting device ID on fastboot devices then either your device isn't in fastboot mode or your pc isn't detecting it, check that you have the correct drivers installed, flashtool can do it for you, and try again.
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Thanks for helping!
That was the first i though, but if i can use adb, drivers should be okay, or at least that's what it should be.
And about not being in fastboot mode, i got into it through adb, and my notification led was blue, as it should be when the device is in fastboot mode.
Thanks again!
If I'm not mistaken fastboot and adb drivers are different, at least they are on htc devices. If fastboot devices returns no results it's because the pc can't communicate with any fastboot devices connected to it, end of.
Hi guys I am having an interested issue,
I want to install custom rom in my phone
I have downloaded in depth test and applied for un depth test
my mobile do connect to computer when it prompt to select mod I do select file transfer and my mobile do connect to laptop
and it shows in "adb devices" but when it goes into bootloader mod my mobile gets disconnected I have done everything I could
I have install every possible driver i got from articles but non worked is it the issue with my windows 10 ? or driver issue I have spent my whole night on this but couldn't find the way
fastboot devices
0purple said:
fastboot devices
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what does it mean ?
when i connect my phone it prompt me with this and usb debugging is on
i tried adb devices but it didn't showed anything but when i chose transfer file it do connect to the laptop and shows in adb devices
najam489 said:
what does it mean ?
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Try it once you are in fastboot
wow its showing
najam489 said:
wow its showing
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Try it once you are in fastboot
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i have another problem now my device is showing with fastboot devices but my devices status is locked when i tried this command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" it didnt work i am follwing this article https://www.guidetoroot.com/root-realme-3-pro/
thank you for your help my bootloader wasn't unlock it is now thanks a lot
It appears your device's bootloader is locked. Try:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flashing unlock
If that doesn't help, search for a guide on how to unlock bootloader for your specific brand.
It also looks like don't really know what you are doing. Make sure you are following trusted guide. If no, I'll be happy to help.
0purple said:
It appears your device's bootloader is locked. Try:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flashing unlock
If that doesn't help, search for a guide on how to unlock bootloader for your specific brand.
It also looks like don't really know what you are doing. Make sure you are following trusted guide. If no, I'll be happy to help.
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well i did installed custom roms few time but i dont know much, i did unlock bootloader now the problem is i do install custom recovery twrp and it do installed and rom manager shows that custom recovery is installed but pressing volume down + power button just shows fastboot logo and it restart my phone, and with command "
adb reboot bootloader" i am able to boot into fastboot mood and when i go to recovery from their it open stock recovery instead of twrp
Stolen from my guide:
7. Go into fastboot mode
8. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
9. fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
10. fastboot reboot recovery
12. Sometimes recovery doesn't want to stick as a permanent one. To test it, hold the power button and select "Reboot to recovery". If you reboot to TWRP, you can move on, but if you reboot to stock one, flash recovery using fastboot again and from recovery flash recovery again (sounds crazy, right?). I won't give you instructions on this, research it yourself. Make sure guide you will find is for your device and your recovery.