Rooting advise needed...... - Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Just received my Z5 compact on upgrade from o2, I'm distraught to find out the rooting status is bootloader unlock allowed : no
Now I'm unable to find anyway to root it without unlocking bootloader.
Someone please help or break the bad news to me if root access is impossible without an unlocked bootloader?
I upgraded to this seeing as I was so happy with my Z1 compact but I can't have a phone I can't root.

As far as I know currently there is no way to root without unlock. Probably nobody looks for a bug to allow this as TA partition backup is possible and the keys are replaced by a patch after unlock.
Here are some links towards useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
http://twigstechtips.blogspot.de/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html

daniel_loft said:
As far as I know currently there is no way to root without unlock. Probably nobody looks for a bug to allow this as TA partition backup is possible and the keys are replaced by a patch after unlock.
Here are some links towards useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
http://twigstechtips.blogspot.de/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html
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Thanks for your help buddy, shame o2 make the bootloader un-unlockable, because this phone is getting sent straight back to them and I'll buy it from somewhere else.

kxf41 said:
Thanks for your help buddy, shame o2 make the bootloader un-unlockable, because this phone is getting sent straight back to them and I'll buy it from somewhere else.
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Lol that sounds like a waste of time. FYI, it doesn't matter where you're buying it results are the same.

daniel_loft said:
As far as I know currently there is no way to root without unlock. Probably nobody looks for a bug to allow this as TA partition backup is possible and the keys are replaced by a patch after unlock.
Here are some links towards useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
http://twigstechtips.blogspot.de/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html
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thank´s for this answer.
solve my question in the general threat.

Does anybody know if root is likely to be possible at some point with a locked bootloader?

As I was saying a few posts before: Probably nobody is even looking for a security hole that would allow root access with locked bootloader.
TA partition is backed up, TA keys are patched, root access achieved => 90% of the people are happy.
It's a locked device with low activity on XDA. We should be grateful for the current situation!

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[Request] re-unlock bootloader

Hello everyone, it is possible to re-unlock the bootloader? I have an Italian xperia play no sim lock
thanks
How to Unlock the bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
How to Root your Play
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
If you just want root access then just use gingerbreak, bootloader unlocking is not needed. Also trackid will no longer work if the bootloader is unlocked.
Sorry for my english but my question is for Re-Lock the bootloader
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ginepraio said:
Sorry for my english but my question is for Re-Lock the bootloader
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there will be a way in the future, but not atm
AndroHero said:
there will be a way in the future, but not atm
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Don't listen to Androidhero he tells lies
I discovered a funny side effect when i was trying to fix my phone, I used divinci to flash a new image using their software and 10 credits given to me by Nielk (thanks mate)
It didnt fix the phone but did relock the bootloader oddly
Make TA backup before unlocking bootloader. When you want to re-lock it, write original TA back.
Blagus said:
Make TA backup before unlocking bootloader. When you want to re-lock it, write original TA back.
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You keep referring to "keeping a backup of your TA". Still, to the best of my knowledge, we have no tools for that yet :-O Unfortunately.
NielDK said:
You keep referring to "keeping a backup of your TA". Still, to the best of my knowledge, we have no tools for that yet :-O Unfortunately.
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Yes, I constantly do that because that's the most important part of Sony Ericsson S1 phone. If everyone here had original TA backups before unlocking bootloader, there won't be any need for 16 pages of discussion on how to fix bricked Plays and still not find a 100% working solution.
Blagus said:
Yes, I constantly do that because that's the most important part of Sony Ericsson S1 phone. If everyone here had original TA backups before unlocking bootloader, there won't be any need for 16 pages of discussion on how to fix bricked Plays and still not find a 100% working solution.
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I'll waist a bit more space then LOL
Doesnt really do any good, as long as there is no way to do this, unless you are aware of a solution. Please enlighten us
NielDK said:
I'll waist a bit more space then LOL
Doesnt really do any good, as long as there is no way to do this, unless you are aware of a solution. Please enlighten us
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Here's my thought:
We first need free TA backup and write.
Then someone with fully working play should make TA backup (Both a and i Play)
Then I find out the addresses of security zone in TA.
You backup security zone.
Write TA backed up from working phone.
Write your security zone.
That worked on every SE phone so far with GDFS/TA.
What is the TA you're referring to?
Trim Area - part of the phone which contains unique and important data like IMEI, Sim locks, radio data, etc...
Ah, I see. It seems a lot like the /efs folder in the Sammy Galaxy S.
Logseman said:
Ah, I see. It seems a lot like the /efs folder in the Sammy Galaxy S.
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Yes, something like that, only thing is that TA has signed parts so it's almost impossible to unlock phone for free at the moment.
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[Q] Xperia Mini Pro Questions

Hello
Just purchased a SK17i Xperia Mini Pro Black Version that is locked to 02 (UK network). I am obvously new to all this stuff but do have a basic understanding but here are some questions:
1) I am thinking of waiting until Android 4.0 is Officially released by SE to update my phone (btw, anyone know when the update is coming). Was wondering when I update will I still be able to root my phone?
2) When I root (if I can) I want to install Set CPU to overclock my phone. However I have heard this drains batteries? Is this true and if so how can I make my phone faster?
3) I need to unlock my phone. Can this be done for free after rooting? If not, can someone link me to the cheapest place I can get this unlocked from?
Thanks in advance to anyone that answers
Hey dude,welcome to XMP family.
1)According to Xperia Blog,XMP will get the ICS update in the end of May or early June,after the first wave for arcS,neoV and ray.I don't know whether we can root it on official ICS or not,but I think to get a rooted phone is easy once you unlock the bootloader,and besides,there are so many developers here.
2)When it comes to overclocking,apparently it would cause battery drain faster.But with my experience,I hardly feel its difference on SE stock Rom.As for custom rom like FXP's,which I has used for a while,it drains about 2~3% per hour while idle(drop speed is two times than stock.)
3)Certainly you can unlock your phone for free,see this thread & tutorial.But it should be noticed that once you unlock it then you may invalidate your warranty.
Mine is on FXP CM9(ICS) and it's kind of laggy,but I can't tell it's because of the ICS rom or existed bugs.As SE said,we may not have the same experience like Gingerbread if we update to ICS.
noradoor said:
Hey dude,welcome to XMP family.
1)According to Xperia Blog,XMP will get the ICS update in the end of May or early June,after the first wave for arcS,neoV and ray.I don't know whether we can root it on official ICS or not,but I think to get a rooted phone is easy once you unlock the bootloader,and besides,there are so many developers here.
2)When it comes to overclocking,apparently it would cause battery drain faster.But with my experience,I hardly feel its difference on SE stock Rom.As for custom rom like FXP's,which I has used for a while,it drains about 2~3% per hour while idle(drop speed is two times than stock.)
3)Certainly you can unlock your phone for free,see this thread & tutorial.But it should be noticed that once you unlock it then you may invalidate your warranty.
Mine is on FXP CM9(ICS) and it's kind of laggy,but I can't tell it's because of the ICS rom or existed bugs.As SE said,we may not have the same experience like Gingerbread if we update to ICS.
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Hello mate, thanks for the great post
I think I will leave stock ROM once updated actually, seems to be running fine atm as it is.
I think I will still update to the official ICS when it comes out as does look worth it.
Just about no. 3) I think your talking about after rooting, the process to get custom ROMs by unlocking the bootloader? I was talking about the network? lol
Unless I'm mistaken?
Thanks again
subbyhasan said:
Hello mate, thanks for the great post
I think I will leave stock ROM once updated actually, seems to be running fine atm as it is.
I think I will still update to the official ICS when it comes out as does look worth it.
Just about no. 3) I think your talking about after rooting, the process to get custom ROMs by unlocking the bootloader? I was talking about the network? lol
Unless I'm mistaken?
Thanks again
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There is no way to get your phone unlocked from a network for free but WontanServer offers an unlocking for $15. You can try that out. Just type WontanServer in Google and click the 1st link. WontanServer is legit and won't steal your money
Though as a warning you might not be able to update to ICS as it also might unlock your bootloader. Just double check, as I am not 100% sure. Also it will void your warranty
BudgyN1 said:
There is no way to get your phone unlocked from a network for free but WontanServer offers an unlocking for $15. You can try that out. Just type WontanServer in Google and click the 1st link. WontanServer is legit and won't steal your money
Though as a warning you might not be able to update to ICS as it also might unlock your bootloader. Just double check, as I am not 100% sure. Also it will void your warranty
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Thanks alot, will take a look at that website
What do you mean by updating to ICS will unlock my bootloader? Isn't that a good thing? Don't mind about warranty, can have that sorted out but don't understand the bold line mate
Thanks
good thing in the sense? If you don't bother about warranty then you can try custom ROM ics.but the problem is some bugs are not fixed by developers they will take time.main bug is camera not working..i am using ics so just check k? Good luck
Xperian8~ click thanks if it helps...
subbyhasan said:
What do you mean by updating to ICS will unlock my bootloader? Isn't that a good thing? Don't mind about warranty, can have that sorted out but don't understand the bold line mate
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He meant that the Wotanserver network-unlock method might unlock your bootloader (which it does). This bootloader unlock, whilst giving you access to custom ROMs etc, might not behave with official SONY updates (such as ICS) - I'd link you for proof but I'm not allowed to due to my low post count .
Also, Google 'Omnius Unlock'. They will unlock your phone for free over the next few days (Easter promotion). I'm not sure how reputable those guys are though so you'll want to check.
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
subbyhasan said:
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
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If your phone's bootloader is unlocked you can not recieve any official update through Sony as it will brick your phone but you can install a ICS ROM.
subbyhasan said:
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
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Well I'm not sure about 'stupid', you'll have to weigh it up. If you look in the development section, there's already a very useable version of ICS (look for MiniCMSanwich), which is potentially better than Sony's bloatware-infused and themed version (not to mention probably unrootable) due in a couple of months.
I think it's mainly FOTA bricks that happen (over-the air updating from Sony), and some bootloader unlocks allow for this by just patching the bootloader to make it seem unlocked (any SETool unlock will do this). So there are a number of options.
Be careful also of some bootloader methods stripping the DRM keys, these are used by Sony services like TrackID, which will cease to work (permanently) following a bootloader unlock.
Edit: There's a distinct difference between a network unlock and a bootloader unlock, the former will nearly always also execute the latter, but the latter can be done by itself (obviously only on unbranded phones). The method of getting a custom ROM is basically network unlock > bootloader unlock > root > install custom kernel > install custom ROM. Root can be done before the unlocks, I believe.
I'm new to all this too, only trying to explain because I know how much of a total pain it was to work it all out .
BudgyN1 said:
If your phone's bootloader is unlocked you can not recieve any official update through Sony as it will brick your phone but you can install a ICS ROM.
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He is talking about network lock.
Network lock stays away, updating probably won't lock it again, but no one has tried and we do not have any sure information
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notoxa said:
Well I'm not sure about 'stupid', you'll have to weigh it up. If you look in the development section, there's already a very useable version of ICS (look for MiniCMSanwich), which is potentially better than Sony's bloatware-infused and themed version (not to mention probably unrootable) due in a couple of months.
I think it's mainly FOTA bricks that happen (over-the air updating from Sony), and some bootloader unlocks allow for this by just patching the bootloader to make it seem unlocked (any SETool unlock will do this). So there are a number of options.
Be careful also of some bootloader methods stripping the DRM keys, these are used by Sony services like TrackID, which will cease to work (permanently) following a bootloader unlock.
Edit: There's a distinct difference between a network unlock and a bootloader unlock, the former will nearly always also execute the latter, but the latter can be done by itself (obviously only on unbranded phones). The method of getting a custom ROM is basically network unlock > bootloader unlock > root > install custom kernel > install custom ROM. Root can be done before the unlocks, I believe.
I'm new to all this too, only trying to explain because I know how much of a total pain it was to work it all out .
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Ah, right. Makes everything at lot clearer thanks
So if I do unlock through the Wotanserver place, my bootloader will be unlocked but I wouldn't be able to get official ICS, but a just as good if not better copy? Is the ROM fully stable as in does everything function fine? I have heard of an ICS ROM which stopped HD recording on Xperias. Does this have any such problem?
Someguyfromhell said:
He is talking about network lock.
Network lock stays away, updating probably won't lock it again, but no one has tried and we do not have any sure information
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Hopefully will but doubt I can update now anyways
Can I just say thank you to every single poster on this thread. You have all been immensely helpful. There are few forums which reply so quickly and as well as many people on here have done so thanks a lot to everyone
ya noob question
but help..
im not able to load the ftf file or even see it from the flashtool
i put it in the firmware folder
check the image i attached and see if you can help
lord.tomriddle said:
ya noob question
but help..
im not able to load the ftf file or even see it from the flashtool
i put it in the firmware folder
check the image i attached and see if you can help
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What you on about mate? Make your own thread
Also, just a quick question to add: Do I have to go to SE to get my boot loader unlocked? Or will it automatically unlock with Flashtool when I flash the Kernel?
Thanks
subbyhasan said:
What you on about mate? Make your own thread
Also, just a quick question to add: Do I have to go to SE to get my boot loader unlocked? Or will it automatically unlock with Flashtool when I flash the Kernel?
Thanks
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MY flashtooll aint showing the ftf files..
and you need to unlock bootloader..
got to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
piotrasss87 said:
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
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Thanks for that, do you have a link for me which I can use?
And just generally, can I add that this is the way to get MiniCMSanwich ROM on my XMP:
Root (zerg's software) (not needed but useful so might as well do it then)
Unlock Bootloader (from SE's website or the link which hopefully the above poster/someone else gives me)
Kernel Installation (Flashtool)
Finally, flash the ROM and Gapps using Clockwork Mod Recovery
Thanks
piotrasss87 said:
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
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It is the same unlock method, just everything brought to one place by that app maker.
Rooting your phone before custom ROM installation is not needed, because old ROM(stock) gets deleted anyway and custom ROMs include root already.
Someguyfromhell said:
It is the same unlock method, just everything brought to one place by that app maker.
Rooting your phone before custom ROM installation is not needed, because old ROM(stock) gets deleted anyway and custom ROMs include root already.
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Ah, right will probably leave it then
Thanks a lot
As I said its make much easyer
there you go mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613

[Q] Restoring phone to stock

Hi everyone, wonder if you can point me in the right direction.
I'm currently on a custom rom with an unlocked bootloader and I wish to go back to stock including locking the bootloader, from what I've found out so far this is what I need to do: -
Flash original ftf
root
flash TA
reflash ftf to lose root
Now back to stock with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
Trouble is I can't find how to go about restoring the TA partition from my TA image so if anyone can explain what software I need and the steps I have to take I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks.
You can use the same tool that is used to backup the TA partition (read the FAQ in the 1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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You can use the same tool that is used to backup the TA partition (read the FAQ in the 1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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Cheers
I didn't know that you see as I used the Doomlord root exploit before the other methods were available, thanks again.
Edit: Thanks again, I'm now back to stock with the service page reporting "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
TheOnlyIntruder said:
Cheers
I didn't know that you see as I used the Doomlord root exploit before the other methods were available, thanks again.
Edit: Thanks again, I'm now back to stock with the service page reporting "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
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Sorry for high-jacking this thread, it however loosely fits my problem.
When I got the Z2 I was, in all honesty quite quick with rooting and swapping the stock Sony ROM with Cyanogen. So quick in fact that I didn't bother for two seconds to actually perform a backup of the system beforehand.
So my question is this - is it possible (given the fact that DRM and such will be lost for all eternity) to revert to stock rom without the backup?
If so... How really? (couldn't find anyhone so stupid on here to do the same rookie misstake as I did so no answers was found while scouring through the forums...)
Thanks in advance, and yet again, sorry for high-jacking the thread.
silvisaquilo said:
Sorry for high-jacking this thread, it however loosely fits my problem.
When I got the Z2 I was, in all honesty quite quick with rooting and swapping the stock Sony ROM with Cyanogen. So quick in fact that I didn't bother for two seconds to actually perform a backup of the system beforehand.
So my question is this - is it possible (given the fact that DRM and such will be lost for all eternity) to revert to stock rom without the backup?
If so... How really? (couldn't find anyhone so stupid on here to do the same rookie misstake as I did so no answers was found while scouring through the forums...)
Thanks in advance, and yet again, sorry for high-jacking the thread.
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you can revert to stock using flashtool and a ftf of your choice, also you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
your drm keys wont come back
flashtool.net <flashtool im talking about
Envious_Data said:
you can revert to stock using flashtool and a ftf of your choice, also you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
your drm keys wont come back
flashtool.net <flashtool im talking about
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Thank you for a quick reply - forgot to add a question, what happens to the phone WITHOUT the DRM keys? What will I not be able to do - that i presently can with cyanogen or non-f***ed-up-stock-ROM?
Thanks!
silvisaquilo said:
Thank you for a quick reply - forgot to add a question, what happens to the phone WITHOUT the DRM keys? What will I not be able to do - that i presently can with cyanogen or non-f***ed-up-stock-ROM?
Thanks!
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nothing is affected by your drm keys weather they exist or not in 4.4.2/4.4.4 xperias they are simply used to check if you have modified your device ie. bootloader unlock (relocking doesnt restore your drm keys)
Envious_Data said:
nothing is affected by your drm keys weather they exist or not in 4.4.2/4.4.4 xperias they are simply used to check if you have modified your device ie. bootloader unlock (relocking doesnt restore your drm keys)
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Ah, thank you!
Well as I already figured that I messed up any warranty, that's no issue for me, so really thank you. I was hoping that I could restore to original stock rom to be able to properly use the camera and noise-canceling headphones. Seems like it then. :good:
Yet again, thank you!
silvisaquilo said:
Ah, thank you!
Well as I already figured that I messed up any warranty, that's no issue for me, so really thank you. I was hoping that I could restore to original stock rom to be able to properly use the camera and noise-canceling headphones. Seems like it then. :good:
Yet again, thank you!
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X-Reality and Noise canceling not working is a bug in certain firmwares the camera not working is a myth

[Q] Any way to change Bootloader unlock allowed: No?

I found only more than half year old info about this for Xperia Z2. Is at this time any possible way to change unlockable status to YES?
I flashed from my stock 4.4.2 Orange to new GLOBAL generic 23.0.1.A.0.167 4.4.4 RU ftf and i was hoping that the loader.sin contains bootloader data...
No, if the device isnt unlockable its imposible to change that
(close to imposible is more acurate)
I think you need to pay for it... I think!!!!
mestanr said:
I found only more than half year old info about this for Xperia Z2. Is at this time any possible way to change unlockable status to YES?
I flashed from my stock 4.4.2 Orange to new GLOBAL generic 23.0.1.A.0.167 4.4.4 RU ftf and i was hoping that the loader.sin contains bootloader data...
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Is it sim free??? If so how about swapping it for my bootloader unlocked no drm so cant use remote play z2? lol
On another note, now that i dont want this particular Z2 anymore, has anybody actually tried flashing someone elses TA backup to the z2?
Im not asking what should happen if you flash a TA backup thats not from your phone, im aware of that....... therefore im assuming it hasnt actually been tried?
Sorry for the noob question,but mine says bootloader unlock allowed:yes,so does this mean I can unlock it if I want to or is it already unlocked?And Does it have something to do with DRM keys (I don't know what they are).I mean did I buy a phone that is already done some stuff with on it,or is it ok to see these expressions?I hope I could tell what I wanted to tell.
Perfectdevil said:
I think you need to pay for it... I think!!!!
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Nope, thats sim unlock
numskull said:
Is it sim free??? If so how about swapping it for my bootloader unlocked no drm so cant use remote play z2? lol
On another note, now that i dont want this particular Z2 anymore, has anybody actually tried flashing someone elses TA backup to the z2?
Im not asking what should happen if you flash a TA backup thats not from your phone, im aware of that....... therefore im assuming it hasnt actually been tried?
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Flashing someone elses TA will brick your device, each DRM key is unique to the device and the code set is discarded after use
Envious_Data said:
Nope, thats sim unlock
Flashing someone elses TA will brick your device, each DRM key is unique to the device and the code set is discarded after use
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I know, what i asked was HAS ANYBODY ACTUALLY DONE IT AND PROVED THIS IS CORRECT?
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ordeniz said:
Sorry for the noob question,but mine says bootloader unlock allowed:yes,so does this mean I can unlock it if I want to or is it already unlocked?And Does it have something to do with DRM keys (I don't know what they are).I mean did I buy a phone that is already done some stuff with on it,or is it ok to see these expressions?I hope I could tell what I wanted to tell.
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It means it can be unlocked.......... but dont do it unless you've rooted and backed up the ta partition
numskull said:
I know, what i asked was HAS ANYBODY ACTUALLY DONE IT AND PROVED THIS IS CORRECT?
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Yes, DoomLord, Championswimmer, other asorted Xperia veterans have shown this before, you can even ask doomlord him self and he will tell you the same thing i did.
I dont think its recoverable when you brick from a DRM mismatch
Envious_Data said:
Yes, DoomLord, Championswimmer, other asorted Xperia veterans have shown this before, you can even ask doomlord him self and he will tell you the same thing i did.
I dont think its recoverable when you brick from a DRM mismatch
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Ahh if its non recoverable maybe i wont try after all lol, i get what you're saying i just meant has it actually been tried and proved to screw up a z2 or is everybody assuming that it does because it did in z,z1 etc
numskull said:
Ahh if its non recoverable maybe i wont try after all lol, i get what you're saying i just meant has it actually been tried and proved to screw up a z2 or is everybody assuming that it does because it did in z,z1 etc
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Its the exact same case with a Xperias Since Xperia X10
Every device showed the same results, after a few devices killed we just asumed they were all the same and seeing Since the TA partition and management hasnt changed its still not posible to flash a different TA to your device aside its own
At least in Spain IS possible. You only need the code to sim unlock and ask Sony to take your phone to a technical service and they will change it to allow unlocking bootloader.
I've already done that.
I know the question was asked million times but I'm quite desperate with my Xperia. I love the phone, it has good specs and never failed me. The only problem is unlockable bootloader and I'm bored with Existenz. I came across a thread on reddit where guy was able to unlock bootloader of his Z5c through the official way even though the service info said no. https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/4gnc99/z5c_bootloader_unlocked_allowedno/
How likely is that? Is it worth trying? And if unlocking fails, will it brick my phone?

Installing a custom recovery and ROM without unlocking bootloader? [E2303]

Hello people from XDA!
From what I have read time and time again while looking for a way to change my Bootloader unlock allowed:NO to YES, there should be a way to install a custom ROM and recovery without unlocking my bootloader (since it's apparently impossible to unlock it). And if there is a way, please let me know.
Additional information:
My device is rooted (Kingoroot)
I'd really apperciate some "light" on the subject. I've searched for weeks and there seem to be absolutely no threads regarding the subject, although there are people claiming they have done it.
Thanks in advance.
What Android version is your phone running? 5 or 6?
5; 6.0 hasn't been released in my region (Latin America)??
JTHeLIzard said:
Hello people from XDA!
From what I have read time and time again while looking for a way to change my Bootloader unlock allowed:NO to YES, there should be a way to install a custom ROM and recovery without unlocking my bootloader (since it's apparently impossible to unlock it). And if there is a way, please let me know.
Additional information:
My device is rooted (Kingoroot)
I'd really apperciate some "light" on the subject. I've searched for weeks and there seem to be absolutely no threads regarding the subject, although there are people claiming they have done it.
Thanks in advance.
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Use this Tut, And when you rooted your device cant get OTA Update:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70050826&postcount=11
EHSAN™ said:
Use this Tut, And when you rooted your device cant get OTA Update:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70050826&postcount=11
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I just read it, and I don't see anything about doing it while my bootloader is locked (I can't unlock it because in the menu it says "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO" which means it's impossible to unlock it).
JTHeLIzard said:
I just read it, and I don't see anything about doing it while my bootloader is locked (I can't unlock it because in the menu it says "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO" which means it's impossible to unlock it).
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That i give you say how to Unlock your bootloader when write "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO", However i Cant Help you
EHSAN™ said:
That i give you say how to Unlock your bootloader when write "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO", However i Cant Help you
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Thanks anyway, man
Find and activate OEM unlocking within the developer option in the settings menu. It may or may not work - but its worth a shot.

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