Hey Guys, I heard it is possible to unlock the BL via the Flashtool itself instead of the tedious cmd line executions and stuff, Is it really possible to unlock the BL with the flashtool itself?
If yes, Can I you guys give me the instructions? I already have rooted, just need to unlock the BL.
Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28366277
kushalsv said:
Hey Guys, I heard it is possible to unlock the BL via the Flashtool itself instead of the tedious cmd line executions and stuff, Is it really possible to unlock the BL with the flashtool itself?
If yes, Can I you guys give me the instructions? I already have rooted, just need to unlock the BL.
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I know you don't want to do the stuff but there is nothing difficult, you only need to execute 2 commands in the procedure. Its quite easy IMO
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Hy!
I have an easy question. Some people have Branded SK17i, which says: Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO...
So, any chance to flash this without unlock Bootloader? I thinking in a method like Motorola phones (Defy, etc).
Any chance to work this?
Thanks a lot!
I think i fell upon someone who had the same issue. I think you have to debrand it first, then you will be able to unlock the bootloader using the Test Point method. Not entirely sure though.
What you can do is go through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
I am quite certain that there was a solution in that thread somewhere.
No way. In service menu i got: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I debranded it with Wotan (2.3.4 UK ROM), but i can't unlock bootloader.
I think it's not a problem, because a lot of Motorola has locked bootloader, and they have CFW.
We can root it, with zergRush, we only need a xRecovery or CWM Recovery port, and we got Highway to Hell
Interest thing: after S1tool Method in the i saw "r9xxx", not "R9xxx". In X10 Mini/Mini Pro it means the unlocked bootloader. So what?
If you checked the thread thoroughly you would have got your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18868348&postcount=103
Hope this clears the waters for you
Yep, I know this way, but I want to make an method, which don't need unlocked bootloader, like Motorola Phones.
Umm.... What? Motorola phones are hated because of their locked bootloader, resorting to a software solution to bypass the bootloader lock in order to get it to "fastboot" can only resort to problems.
Plus, ROMs in Motorola phones work way differently, you have to restore a cwm backup and then install the rom blah blah blah.
So its not easier in any way.
guys, here is the solution to unlock bootloader via testpoint method.
clear and easy to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18013064&postcount=44
this will help a lot of people if you succeed...
i do not understand why only some phones of the same model have bootloader unlock allowed:no
good luck
Nice bump, dude.
Last post before you was 4/11/2011...
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Nice bump, dude.
Last post before you was 4/11/2011...
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eh ****..
how did i get here?
Hey all,
I got an Xperia Mini and want to root it. I have read through the forum and threads and I think I have an idea, but I want confirmation.
I have the 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel.
The help here said that I must follow the instructions of the tutorial here. My questions are:
1) It says Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Is my phone's bootloader unlocked as is now? Do I have to do anything to unlock?
2) I don't understand the second step properly. Do I turn the phone off. Hold the volume button and while holding it, attach the USB cable to the PC? Does that put the phone in fastboot mode? What about any drivers the computer would need to talk to the phone?
When I use the phone's dialer app, there are these things in the corners when I am talking and I end up tapping the hold button often. I want to get rid of that. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks for any help
use this if u want to unlock bootloader, u cant go wrong using this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
after successfully unlock, u can just flash any custom kernel using that tool too. the kernel will root your phone automatically.
edited: but if u just want to root without messing with bootloaders and kernels flashing etc use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Hey man,
Thanks for that. I bought the phone off amazon. Is there anyway to check if the bootloader is already unlocked? Would there be issues if I tried to unlock the bootloader with the tool you linked to if it is already unlocked?
an0nym0us_ said:
edited: but if u just want to root without messing with bootloaders and kernels flashing etc use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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I was going to use the zergrush method, but there was a note that said that if you have the 0.62 firmware, you should follow the fastboot method for which I need an unlocked bootloader.
open the phone dialpad and type *#*#7378423#*#*, the select service info, then configuration.
lowest line under "rooting status" what does it say?
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
your bootloader is still locked and can be unlocked. u can proceed with the unlock tool if u want.
btw forgot to mention, if u managed to unlock u can check in the same menu and it'll show "Bootloader unlocked: Yes". and good luck with it
You don't need to unlock your bootloader to Root your phone. You can downgrade to .58 using Flashtool or WontanServer and then root through Zergrush method
ashwinmudigonda said:
Hey all,
I got an Xperia Mini and want to root it. I have read through the forum and threads and I think I have an idea, but I want confirmation.
I have the 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel.
The help here said that I must follow the instructions of the tutorial here. My questions are:
1) It says Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Is my phone's bootloader unlocked as is now? Do I have to do anything to unlock?
2) I don't understand the second step properly. Do I turn the phone off. Hold the volume button and while holding it, attach the USB cable to the PC? Does that put the phone in fastboot mode? What about any drivers the computer would need to talk to the phone?
When I use the phone's dialer app, there are these things in the corners when I am talking and I end up tapping the hold button often. I want to get rid of that. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks for any help
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Heres a way to root .62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626215
Happy rooting !
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1. what step I need to do to flash a custom ROM?
I'm confusing with root and bootloader,
2. what is bootloader?different with root?
3. I need to unload bootloader only can root my phone?or bootloader = root?
4. unlock bootloader and bootloader mean?
if I rooted, that mean unlock bootloader?
Well advice for me , try to search before posting , cuz those question are already answered , only you gotta do is to Search , you can search manually or search by the Search Box above near " Find Your Device "
Anyways here the best old/new Guides
1.G-Face Guide
2.Brenty108 Guide
hendry91 said:
1. what step I need to do to flash a custom ROM?
I'm confusing with root and bootloader,
2. what is bootloader?different with root?
3. I need to unload bootloader only can root my phone?or bootloader = root?
4. unlock bootloader and bootloader mean?
if I rooted, that mean unlock bootloader?
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Unlock bootloader and root is two different things. To install custom room u need to unlock your bootloader but to unlock your bootloader u need to root ur phone.
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When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
Sieth said:
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
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Wow, that's a long guide. Is the main/only reason to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms (can't this be done with just root access?).
I have root, but don't really wish to install custom roms. I don't have the bootloader unlocked, but I know it can be unlocked
why to unlock bootloader?
why to unlock bootloader?
1. u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2. u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
3. Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Best guide I found online. Thanks!
suleiman.aql said:
Best guide I found online. Thanks!
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I think it would be wise to mention not to forget to backup TA partition with DRM keys before bootloader unlock.
Thank you very much. This tutorial covered all the issues I ran into so I knew what to do.
Btw, the .bat for allowing unsigned drivers doesn't work on Windows 8. A quick google search helped me but maybe you might want to add that to your tutorial for other, less techy users.
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I think it would be wise to mention not to forget to backup TA partition with DRM keys before bootloader unlock.
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Wish I saw this post earlier. Oh well.
its not asking me for the driver at step 14, anyone have suggestions on what to do
Sieth said:
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
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Thank you so much, you saved my bricked tablet!
I won't go into details but I really messed up and this saved me, I would hit that thanks button a million times if I could!
any help
Hi all I have the lte tablet z. When I go to the service menu I can see it cant be unlocked. Dose that mean I cant root it to put a custom recoveryand custom Rom on it. Sorry to sound noob
abbo76 said:
Hi all I have the lte tablet z. When I go to the service menu I can see it cant be unlocked. Dose that mean I cant root it to put a custom recoveryand custom Rom on it. Sorry to sound noob
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if your bootloader can't be unlocked it means that you can root your device, but won't be able to install any custom firmware. But you can install XZDR recovery.
Once you get the bootloader unlocked what is the root method? Also, is there a different process for flashing roms?
kuhl_man said:
Once you get the bootloader unlocked what is the root method? Also, is there a different process for flashing roms?
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to root device you don't have to unlock bootloader. Unlocking is for installing custom ROMs.
That I understand. Thank you. I was asking since i already unlocked the bootloader and am unrooted. What is the process to gain root at this point?
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That I understand. Thank you. I was asking since i already unlocked the bootloader and am unrooted. What is the process to gain root at this point?
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flash or hotboot kernel (or flash recovery to FOTA partition) with recovery and flash SuperSU from it.
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http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=706381 is easy thrue just delete my Spanish traduction and look for the date I make it in 2013 bro very nice copy and paste from my work only u just delete my spanish
unlock bootloader on SGP312
Hi
any reason why after following all step to unlock the bootloader on my SGP312 I get lock in a boot loop.........
As soon as the boot animation start it freeze and the tab reboot........
Fastboot command work after Fastboot -i............... the PC show the amount of second........
I got my number from Sony to unlock...
Curiosity...........
Thanks.......
MikeViller said:
Hi
any reason why after following all step to unlock the bootloader on my SGP312 I get lock in a boot loop.........
As soon as the boot animation start it freeze and the tab reboot........
Fastboot command work after Fastboot -i............... the PC show the amount of second........
I got my number from Sony to unlock...
Curiosity...........
Thanks.......
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Sieth said:
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
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Don't suppose anyone can help please. I am trying to unlock my bootloader. I have successfully connected to my computer by fastboot and everything is recognised and looks to be fine right up until I put the unlock command in and I get this error.
c:\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
CB5A1WYECJ fastboot
c:\sdk\platform-tools>>fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xFBCD6A2B26CB8F88
'-i' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
c:\sdk\platform-tools>
its now starting to drive me crazy. Thanks very much in advance
kingguff said:
Don't suppose anyone can help please. I am trying to unlock my bootloader. I have successfully connected to my computer by fastboot and everything is recognised and looks to be fine right up until I put the unlock command in and I get this error.
its now starting to drive me crazy. Thanks very much in advance
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Use Flashtool. It can automatically unlock bootloader. Only unlock code 0xFBCD6A2B26CB8F88 is needed.
Cant figure out which file to replace and where it is. Can get my tab to recognize in adb devices mode but nothing is coming up when i type fastboot devices in adb. It is not recognized. I am stuck. Any help will be appreciated. I have got unlock code and the usb inf file but no light further.
hi guys
im new in Sony Xperia group
i want know if my Z2 bootloader lock or unlock?
i got it from uk
Open the phone app & enter *#*#7378423#*#* the look for configuration & tap that, that should tell you if bootloader is unlockable, if it says yes then you good to go, if it says no then you out of luck I'm afraid.
BanziBaby said:
Open the phone app & enter *#*#7378423#*#* the look for configuration & tap that, that should tell you if bootloader is unlockable, if it says yes then you good to go, if it says no then you out of luck I'm afraid.
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if say Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
im lucky or not
You can use flashtool (not emma) to bootloader unlock
Flashtool.net is the place to get flashtool from, you may need drivers Fastboot Flashmode Z2 dev drivers
I think you dont need in newerversions
Im not sure
@DinarQ8 yeah mate that means you can unlock the bootloader
@Envious_Data Do you still need to get unlock key though sony's developer site to unlock with FlashTool? Also what is the best & easiest way to root the phone? I'm used to galaxy devices so sony unlock & root is new to me.
BanziBaby said:
@DinarQ8 yeah mate that means you can unlock the bootloader
@Envious_Data Do you still need to get unlock key though sony's developer site to unlock with FlashTool? Also what is the best & easiest way to root the phone? I'm used to galaxy devices so sony unlock & root is new to me.
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Yes, flashtool does the normal terminal stuff for you
You still have to get IEME and unlock code
It will give instructions
Cheers, does Flashtool also easily root it or do you need a custom kernel for root to work?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I do things right & don't end up with a sexy brick :fingers-crossed:
BanziBaby said:
Cheers, does Flashtool also easily root it or do you need a custom kernel for root to work?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I do things right & don't end up with a sexy brick :fingers-crossed:
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You can use Flashtool to root, but not via its root function. Put the phone in fastboot mode and flash Doomlord's CWM+kernel package (I installed v.02 since my phone is on firmware .55) in Flashtool (using the fastboot option that pops up when you click the lightning button). Then reboot into CWM recovery and flash SuperSU. Then reboot into the system and install busybox into /xbin. You should be good then.
So if it says bootloader unlock is not allowed does that mean there is no possible way to unlock it and root the device?
Sent From My Xperia Z2.
it said the same thing on my xperia s but i still could unlock
i dont recomend trying untill you get more info
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