Hi Ladies & Mentalmen
I have just bought my Sony Xperia Z2 from O2 and the issue I have is that the bootloader in the hidden menu is set to Bootloader allow unlock:NO. I had my network unlocked by O2 to accept all sims and was successful, so can anyone please help me to have it to Bootloader allow unlock:YES?
I have tried flashtool & sony official website but cannot proceed due to this situation...I tried contacting sony UK and they mentioned that I should report back to O2 and when I see O2 they refer me back to Sony
So any help would be highly appreciated
Best Retards
Terry
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Hi Ladies & Mentalmen
I have just bought my Sony Xperia Z2 from O2 and the issue I have is that the bootloader in the hidden menu is set to Bootloader allow unlock:NO. I had my network unlocked by O2 to accept all sims and was successful, so can anyone please help me to have it to Bootloader allow unlock:YES?
I have tried flashtool & sony official website but cannot proceed due to this situation...I tried contacting sony UK and they mentioned that I should report back to O2 and when I see O2 they refer me back to Sony
So any help would be highly appreciated
Best Retards
Terry
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Simply put: you can't change that. You're bootloader is locked. I'm on Vodafone UK and mine is the same.
I would like to try flash a loader.sin from an FTF from a known unlocked bootloader, though it might be pointless.
I do hope someone manages to unlock the bootloader for the unlockable bootloaders.
Flashing the loader.sin only works sometimes
I dont recomend trying unless you want to risk bricking your device
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Please give me the procedure to do it and I will update you with the results
[email protected] said:
Please give me the procedure to do it and I will update you with the results
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I don't think that's a great idea....
LenAsh said:
I don't think that's a great idea....
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Well I will give it a try... Just need where to find that file and procedure to follow
[email protected] said:
Well I will give it a try... Just need where to find that file and procedure to follow
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Hi, did you try the procedure?
Okay so I'm in the same situation - is there any way to get the bootloader unlocked by Sony or by O2 (bought the phone used)
I don't know how it is on z2 and my xperia, but on some sony devices if you have my xperia activated you can't unlock bootloader
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Hi,
I bought xperia neo having 2.3.3 from UK. I am now in India and would like to update my phone with 2.3.4 to avail new features.
Since I am new to android mobile, and my pcc doesn't show the update for 2.3.4 from India, I would like to know any alternate steps to update my phone with 2.3.4
I am not aware of what is flashing etc..
Could anybody please help me in providing step by step procedure to do so.
This will be a great help for people like me.
Thanks & Regards,
sridhar.
You should be able to just flash a .ftf file (look at the development section) with a application called flashtool.
This should also be helpful.
Here's the .ftf and other instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269724
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
Update via wotanserver or via flashtool....BUT NOT via OTA(over the air) ....i recommend that
confused
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
ssurampu said:
Hi,
Thank you guys for your quick reply. Since I am new to all these (flash tool , ftf , wonton server/client) I am bit confused with actual steps.
Could any body please provide me exact steps.
I have downloaded .ftf file and wontonclient.exe as of now.
or the alternate one.
A video help a lot.
Regards,
sridhar.
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Read carefuli THIS
NeoJeo said:
Hello,
You can aso use WotanServer to simply flash the latest 2.3.4 firmware
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The only 2.3.4 firmware is a Nordic one ( that i could see ).
Do we use that one?
chill............
Yes, no problems, you can easily flash for example a french firmware in a chinese phone, there is no danger
The firmwares are different only with the integrated apps, and some little functions also change.
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
chill today said:
I am currently not rooted, so does this affect doing the update?
Also would I be able to do the Official UK update when that becomes available if I needed too?
thanks
chill............
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No problems if the phone's not rooted. And you're right for the UK firmware. You just have to wait that it will be availlable with WotanClient.
Just an advice : when you'll have the 2.3.4 version installed, don't downgrade to a 2.3.2 version if you want to root it (otherwise the phone will have a serious battery issue)!
To root the phone just use the rootxperia.zip method with an unlocked bootloader
You won't be able to use rootxperia without first unlocking your bootloader, you can get alejandrissimo to help you with this I got a neo that has 2.3.4, rooted and unlocked bootloader now and am happy with it but yes with the downgrade, don't do it or your battery will have problems (0%) and there is no fix (yet) [email protected] <- can help you out with the unlocking of the bootloader.
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
LenAsh said:
SE helps you with unlocking the Bootloader. Free. Gratis.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Worrying number of people "avoiding" this well known fact... wonder why...
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That unfortunately doesn't work for carrier branded devices, even if they are desimlocked
Then alejandrissimo could help people unlocking the bootloader
I've unlocked the bootloader on carrier based SE phones using the SE site... it's the SIM lock that is the problem. Branded phones that have been SIM unlocked are OK.
The reason I could not use Sony's method is it didn't work for my phone which I got carrier locked. That's why I went the alternative method. and prob why other people have to do the same.
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when i check *#*# code7378423#*#*
in service menu
Bootloader unlock allowed no
what should i do???
i need to unlock my bootloader
please pelp
get an unlock code from your network provider, some people have said that once they removed the simlock its let them unlock the bootloader. if that doesnt work then theres not much you can do untill someone works out another way to unlock it
no fastboot mode.
Theres only one solution I know of, and it may be a crazy one....
Use search first, and read the other 500 threads created on this topic ;-)
Short answer: No, not able to be done yet.
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dear hesamodin u can not unlock your bootloader if u want have a phone with rootable bootloader u must change your phone with another one with rootable bootloader before change with new phone u must check service menu and see yes in unlock bootloader allowed item
I do talk with movistar and they were say that in 15 days will have the unlock code sim from sony mobile, after this I think could unlock bootloader, is true?.
Cheers
pato66 said:
I do talk with movistar and they were say that in 15 days will have the unlock code sim from sony mobile, after this I think could unlock bootloader, is true?.
Cheers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705339
No one knows... yet
pato66 said:
I do talk with movistar and they were say that in 15 days will have the unlock code sim from sony mobile, after this I think could unlock bootloader, is true?.
Cheers
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i dont think so.
Re Post #2
Tried that with 3UK a while back, but unfortunately didn't help :-(
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If you want to unlock the boot loader, use the wotanserver.com
* In addition to sim unlock you get an unlocked bootloader.
However, it seems to me that at the moment, this service does not support SXS
Try to write the administration service.
dogsly said:
If you want to unlock the boot loader, use the wotanserver.com
* In addition to sim unlock you get an unlocked bootloader.
However, it seems to me that at the moment, this service does not support SXS
Try to write the administration service.
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= the post above was completely unnecessary as it does *NOT* provide a way of unlockning bootloader for SXS.
mehdi.xterra said:
dear hesamodin u can not unlock your bootloader if u want have a phone with rootable bootloader u must change your phone with another one with rootable bootloader before change with new phone u must check service menu and see yes in unlock bootloader allowed item
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What is a "rootable bootloader"?
For the Croatian members:
I've just called customer service of Vipnet( Vodafone) and they told me that there is no problem, you can unlock boot loader for only 480 HRK (~65€).
Well, if there's no free unlocking solution in few weeks I'll have to milk some cash. It's still better then locked for life.
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no way???
hesamodin said:
when i check *#*# code7378423#*#*
in service menu
Bootloader unlock allowed no
what should i do???
i need to unlock my bootloader
please pelp
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Pay more for a phone that's SIM-Free and not subsidized by a network. That is the only way.
guys, try the ezSEMC. it's realy working, but it's paid.
I'm not seller. I used it on my acro hd and i'd got the bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
What about U/P/Sola
papacarla said:
guys, try the ezSEMC. it's realy working, but it's paid.
I'm not seller. I used it on my acro hd and i'd got the bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
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xperia P isnt there... Working for this phone too?
thanks
the ezSEMC support xperia U?? if yes ill modific the status to bootloader to yes?
Anyone tried ezSEMC for Xperia S with sucess ???
Even paid, I think if it works is really worth...
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
ansebovi said:
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
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I am using. 587 firmware.
ansebovi said:
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
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ur screenshot is not clear...
jitkr said:
I am using. 587 firmware.
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bro connect ur ph. and try to update....
and please tell which version u r getting??
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rockstardeepaksharma said:
ur screenshot is not clear...
bro connect ur ph. and try to update....
and please tell which version u r getting??
If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks
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I can't update as having unlocked bootloader, and custom rom
jitkr said:
I can't update as having unlocked bootloader, and custom rom
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its k broooo..
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jitkr said:
I can't update as having unlocked bootloader, and custom rom
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Relock your bootloader via this and try the upgrade if you want. As far as I know, the .13 upgrade is available for xperia ray only. I tried to upgrade via SEUS, i get .587 build only not .13
shivamcheat said:
Relock your bootloader via this and try the upgrade if you want. As far as I know, the .13 upgrade is available for xperia ray only. I tried to upgrade via SEUS, i get .587 build only not .13
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I have officially unlocked the bootloader
ansebovi said:
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
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the image was blur but i think the latest firmware is .587 ICS
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jitkr said:
I have officially unlocked the bootloader
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It doesn't matter you officially unlocked your bootloader or not. You can relock it by flashing that .FTF file by flashtool containing loader file and regain access to sony services, only trackid isn't working after relocking the bootloader. you can also fix that by installing walkman mod with DRM files provided by ThilinaC..
shivamcheat said:
It doesn't matter you officially unlocked your bootloader or not. You can relock it by flashing that .FTF file by flashtool containing loader file and regain access to sony services, only trackid isn't working after relocking the bootloader. you can also fix that by installing walkman mod with DRM files provided by ThilinaC..
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Can i get back my warranty??
jitkr said:
Can i get back my warranty??
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i don't know will you get back your warranty or not if you have shown your phone at service center in UNLOCKED bootloader state, may be sony registers your IMEI for out of warranty but if you havn't shown your phone to service center in unlocked state then of course you will get back your phone's warranty. I tried this on my LWW and hence saying this with personal experience.
shivamcheat said:
i don't know will you get back your warranty or not if you have shown your phone at service center in UNLOCKED bootloader state, may be sony registers your IMEI for out of warranty but if you havn't shown your phone to service center in unlocked state then of course you will get back your phone's warranty. I tried this on my LWW and hence saying this with personal experience.
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Thanks i will update you soon, going to update by locking BL.
shivamcheat said:
i don't know will you get back your warranty or not if you have shown your phone at service center in UNLOCKED bootloader state, may be sony registers your IMEI for out of warranty but if you havn't shown your phone to service center in unlocked state then of course you will get back your phone's warranty. I tried this on my LWW and hence saying this with personal experience.
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As far as I know, you won't get back your warranty.
1) they ask for your IMEI number while you are unlocking bootloader only, and I suppose this is for tracking purpose
2) when I was unlocking my devices bootloader, I had read in the faq section of the guide that it's not possible to get back warranty because even if you lock the bootloader again, bootloader status will be shown as re-locked (not "locked" as it originally was) so the Sony people will know you've messed around with your phone
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achinthyah said:
As far as I know, you won't get back your warranty.
1) they ask for your IMEI number while you are unlocking bootloader only, and I suppose this is for tracking purpose
2) when I was unlocking my devices bootloader, I had read in the faq section of the guide that it's not possible to get back warranty because even if you lock the bootloader again, bootloader status will be shown as re-locked (not "locked" as it originally was) so the Sony people will know you've messed around with your phone
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1. They ask your IMEI not for tracking, its for generating unique unlock code of your device.
2. Where did you see your bootloader status as RE-LOCKED, as far as i know after relocking, flashtool says "Bootloader status: Rootable" not relocked and if you see in phone's service menu(*#*#7378423#*#*), it shows "Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"
and i had given my phone on service center for some hardware issue after relocking BL and was solved.
Hi,
I've bought a used Xperia Z Ultra, that was rooted with dirty unicorn.
Found that the call function wasn;t working properly (screen went off when making/receiving calls)
Decided to flash the original official firmware, but not very sure what are the steps. And also having difficulties finding the US firmware.
Can someone please enlighten me?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
Research XPERIFIRM and FLASHTOOL.
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phen88 said:
Hi,
I've bought a used Xperia Z Ultra
[...]
Decided to flash the original official firmware, but not very sure what are the steps. And also having difficulties finding the US firmware.
Can someone please enlighten me?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
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If you want the real original thing, you can use the Sony PC Companion instead. It has easy explanations before each of the few steps you'll walk before you get the original firmware. You can go to the official Sony Z Ultra support web page and download it. :good:
Actually Sony Companion will not work on any device with an umlocked bootloader.
The bootloader must be re-locked to use PC Companion.
I literally just did this on Monday.
TG2008 said:
Actually Sony Companion will not work on any device with an umlocked bootloader.
The bootloader must be re-locked to use PC Companion.
I literally just did this on Monday.
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How do you know that the OP has unlocked bootloader?
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How do you know that the OP has unlocked bootloader?
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I don't believe it is possible to flash custom firmware unless the bootloader is unlocked.
The OP stated "Decided to flash the original official firmware" which leads me to believe the Bootloader is unlocked and running a custom rom.
After updating my xperia few months back, it lost both IMEI's and ability to see sim cards with that. Also the battery started to drain significantly faster.
Now I have unlocked bootloader and rooted it, hoping it would fix it, but it didn't help. ( I've used this guide for rooting https://www.droidwin.com/unlock-bootloader-and-root-sony-xperia-1-iv/) Xperia Companion did not work either, it would just give out an error everytime.
I would imagine getting to stock could solve this, but as I understood Sony don't want you to have a good life and there's no places to get old firmware for my model.
I'm really bad with all of this, so I would be really grateful for any help, to restore my phone from being a tablet.
Did you flashed another firmware? Like US firmware? Because if you did that doesn't work on ct72
Edit: Also companion won't work with unlock bootloader
raven213 said:
Did you flashed another firmware? Like US firmware? Because if you did that doesn't work on ct72
Edit: Also companion won't work with unlock bootloader
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what doesn't work on ct72?
Companion didn't work before I unlocked bootloader
also should I use newflasher to flash?
Update: tried flashing it with Newflasher and completely bricked it.
Sorry to hear the news. You should of contacted SONY for its warranty if the update was OTA. Unlocking the bootloader usually voids the warranty.
retrol said:
Sorry to hear the news. You should of contacted SONY for its warranty if the update was OTA. Unlocking the bootloader usually voids the warranty.
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I did, but this model is not from region so they wouldn't help. I think there's still ways to fix it, but doubt I can do it alone without an extensive guide
Also does anyone know if there's ways to lock bootloader without access to fastboot?
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I did, but this model is not from region so they wouldn't help. I think there's still ways to fix it, but doubt I can do it alone without an extensive guide
Also does anyone know if there's ways to lock bootloader without access to fastboot?
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If your bootloader isn't unlocked then companion should work have you try restoring with that?
raven213 said:
If your bootloader isn't unlocked then companion should work have you try restoring with that?
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Bootloader is unlocked already
Dang! I wonder if SONY will deny support for using an out of region device while working/living outside your native country or if they will say to contact the appropriate customer support link according to the device region.
Hope it can be fixed.