I know that the bootloader of defy is locked. I ve heard that Quarx is going to unlock it in the next version!!! Is it real??
Has anyone unocked the bootloader?????
Bootloaders can be unlocked usually by brute force method..... If the bootloader of defy is unlocked then its great news not only for defy users but for other moto users as it will help break the encryption of other phones.
NAH!!
What you tell is rooting........I m asking about unlocking it permanently...!!!!
nope its about bootloaders only.. Lol if its unlocked its unlocked.
Rooting is just a simple process of granting user access to restricted parts of the software.
A bootloader is different. Its the first thing that starts and it activates the kernel after checking and matching the kernel...like a security pass. Sorry if i am wrong but this is a general idea and i am not wellversed with this knowledge..
How can quarcx unlock the bootloader? What would be the benefit, we have 2ndinit.
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he is not going to unlock the bootloader.
the french gay just found an bug in the bootloader, it doesn't check the signature in some specific condition.
Quarx is going to use it to make the cm7 in the form of sbf.
this action doesn't means he can unlock the bootloader and do everything he wants.
arpit982 said:
nope its about bootloaders only.. Lol if its unlocked its unlocked.
Rooting is just a simple process of granting user access to restricted parts of the software.
A bootloader is different. Its the first thing that starts and it activates the kernel after checking and matching the kernel...like a security pass. Sorry if i am wrong but this is a general idea and i am not wellversed with this knowledge..
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You my friend, are 110% correct as to what a bootloader is.
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Stupid question time. If my phone is vanilla Arc S unlocked to all networks (unbranded) is that the same as not having a locked bootloader or is that something entirely different? Excuse me if I seem thick over this point.
deadman3000 said:
Stupid question time. If my phone is vanilla Arc S unlocked to all networks (unbranded) is that the same as not having a locked bootloader or is that something entirely different? Excuse me if I seem thick over this point.
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The same
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So in order to flash some ROM's I have to lock the already unlocked bootloder? Bit confusing when some say I have to lock the bootloader you see.
Maybe I should rephrase the question. Is a bootloader lock the same as a sim lock? In some instances they say in order to do OTA you need to re-lock the bootloader. Since mine never had a 'sim' lock does this even matter?
Well this is confusing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488346&highlight=simlock
Especially the last couples of replies.
Sim lock and bootloader lock are different thing. If ur sim is unlocked,the phone still have a possibility to be locked.
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Its simple really if you have a phone with an unlocked sim it should have an unlock able bootloader, in that case the reason you want to unlock your boot loader is so you can flash a custom kernel. If you have a locked boot loader you can't do that.
A lot of custom roms require a custom kernel to work. If you are new to loading custom roms go look at one of the many guides before you proceed. Because there aren't shortcuts to get it Working.
Unlocking your bootloader may void your warranty.
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Hey guys I love my xperia but... The stock rom suckssssss. And cause my bl is locked most of the custom roms won't work on my phone...
I oppened this topic to know if someone knew what exactly is the bootoader unlocking I mean how it works (do bootloader unlocker delete and rewrite the bootloader or juste change a setting in it? Can it ne done with the developplment tool? Etc...)
Plz do not explain me that bootloader unlocking is the process that I need to install custom roms etc... I know what it is but I want to understand HOW it works.
Sry for my bad english if you can't understand something just ask me
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to simpifly, you can think that the bootloader is like a safety-system. The sony makes it to accept their rom only and block others, like a kind of filter. When you unlock it, the bootloader will accept all roms, no limits.
Yup I know that but what makes this programm so difficult to rewrite? I know that its the programm that run before the os but why nobody founds a hack to unlock it without paying? Is it too hard or sony forbid free unlocking?
And again my question how does bootloader works? If someone know the code could it copy it?
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thefirecrow said:
Yup I know that but what makes this programm so difficult to rewrite? I know that its the programm that run before the os but why nobody founds a hack to unlock it without paying? Is it too hard or sony forbid free unlocking?
And again my question how does bootloader works? If someone know the code could it copy it?
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It is for free. Sony created a website purposing for unlocking bootloader for those who want to unlock.
Its easy to unlock bootloader nowadays. When im was using my xperia x8, it took 8 freakin months to bypass the bootloader...
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Oh boy, you missed a lot here. Take a look at guides in the general threads.
Its free to unlock bootloader
The imei way unlock (DRM data loss)
Testpoint unlock (no loss, fully safe), easier to relock and nobody can know if it was unlocked or not
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But... My phone is branded... (bootloader unlock allowed : no) and my question is not WHAT is bootloader but HOW does this **** works (code etc..) but anyway thanks for trying
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I just check my ZL and it says Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO
Does that mean I will never be able to unlock the bootloader and install custom ROMS? I have my phone rooted and its also SIM free if that matters. Would someone be kind enough to explain the consequences?
TIA
anirudh412 said:
I just check my ZL and it says Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO
Does that mean I will never be able to unlock the bootloader and install custom ROMS? I have my phone rooted and its also SIM free if that matters. Would someone be kind enough to explain the consequences?
TIA
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Don't worry mate (if initially your "BL unlock allowed" was "yes")! I read it in the XZ rooting thread that if you root with a locked BL then you might have a bug resulting into BL unlock status to not allowed. Doomlord has also posted a fix for this, i think. Have a look at this thread. Hope it helps.
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Don't worry mate (if initially your "BL unlock allowed" was "yes")! I read it in the XZ rooting thread that if you root with a locked BL then you might have a bug resulting into BL unlock status to not allowed. Doomlord has also posted a fix for this, i think. Have a look at this thread. Hope it helps.
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The thing is, I didn't check if I was allowed to unlock my bootloader before I rooted it (banging my head against a wall as I type this). Any way to find out?
EDIT: Nevermind, I see that I have to flash it and if I had an unlockable BL, the status changes to yes, and if not, then nothing changes. However, how do I flash this seeing as how there is no CWM out yet?
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There is CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39157612
But just for unlocked bootloader...
CWM for locked bootloader would be coming... krabapple is working on it...
hi mates,
if unlocking BL, i will lose BE2 & WM right? sr if this noob question was answered before
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Yes, you loose that functionality.
And please don't ask the same question in several threads. Ask once and have patience until someone replies.
I have Xperia Z LTE C6603 with
bootloader unlock allowed:No
I Can change this to --> bootloader unlock allowed:Yes ?
as I can change it ?
Thanks.
i heard that it isn't possible to unlock the bootloader after the date 12w11.. mine is built in 12w36 so no way to unlock the bootloader.
if i use this video (unlocking via testpoint) it works? Because in description is standing if there is standing bootloader unlock allowed: no you have to root it at first!?
mine is rooted and there is still standing no so can i unlock my phone with testpoint!?
A friend has the xperia arc (lt15i) and a guy from Handybörse (so it's called in germany) unlocked his bootloader but at phone were standing 12w24 !?
i dont know how he unlocked it but it works and before there were standing no and now there is standing yes??
So i can unlock my lt18i with this video (sorry its in german but i think everybody know what this programm is and what it means)??
Thank you guys
Hope for fast answers!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anztorUlj2Y
Phone after 12W11 can be unlocked via official method only, cannot be unlocked via testpoint.
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ok, but mine is 12w36 and i cannot unlock by official method..
so if i cancle the sim/netlock it is able to unlock it?
because i have bought my smartphone by 3 (provider in austria) and there is a branding and sim/netlock.
slimy44 said:
ok, but mine is 12w36 and i cannot unlock by official method..
so if i cancle the sim/netlock it is able to unlock it?
because i have bought my smartphone by 3 (provider in austria) and there is a branding and sim/netlock.
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No, you are one of the unlucky ones, who can not unlock bootloader at all.
Removing sim-lock/branding does not allow you to unlock your phone, because fastboot is disabled and only way to enable is via test point method, which is impossible at the moment for the phones manufactured 12W11.
ohhhhhh...
but it worked at the arc from a friend...
there was standing unlock allowed no and he disabled sim/netlock and there stand bootloader unlock allowed yes..
manufactor at 12w14 :/
so i dont know
slimy44 said:
ohhhhhh...
but it worked at the arc from a friend...
there was standing unlock allowed no and he disabled sim/netlock and there stand bootloader unlock allowed yes..
manufactor at 12w14 :/
so i dont know
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Mine is also after 12w11 and I unlocked official but I had a badblock @Sahaab also couldn't unlock his bootloader so dude face we are stuck with a locked bootloader if you want a newer android version buy a more recent phone
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the bootloader isnt the problem. but i want to flash any kernel to overclock my phone. but i think this isnt possible on my device so ill forget it. i dont want a better android version. i only want to use my gingerbread roms faster and use all of them. thats why..
im happy enough if i can flash kernel
But to flash custom kernel, you need to unlock your boot loader, which is impossible unless you get rid of the carrier lock.
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Hi there,
I have a network unlocked Z1C which came from o2. The bootloader unlock allowed status is No but the phone is rooted. Is there anything I can do to this to unlock it? I feel like trying CM on it
Thanks!
I have searched for answers to this but no joy...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=280903320
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=280903428
Comedy- said:
Hi there,
I have a network unlocked Z1C which came from o2. The bootloader unlock allowed status is No but the phone is rooted. Is there anything I can do to this to unlock it? I feel like trying CM on it
Thanks!
I have searched for answers to this but no joy...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=280903320
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=280903428
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brilliant... ive got a z1c comping in the post today and the only reason im upgrading to it from the xperia m is so i can flash a custom kernel and get tweaking
Comedy- said:
I have a network unlocked Z1C which came from o2. The bootloader unlock allowed status is No but the phone is rooted. Is there anything I can do to this to unlock it? I feel like trying CM on it
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If your bootloader unlock allowed status is no then you will most likely never be able to unlock that phones bootloader. I think your best bet is to contact O2 and tell them you want a phone on which the bootloader is unlockable, perhaps they can give you a special key to unlock the functionality, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Oh and don't try CM on it, it'll just bootloop and you'll have to use SUS or PC Companion to restore a working OS.
...actually there is one hope, but it requires dismantling the phone. There is a test-point behind the battery which might enable you to put the device into a mode where it'll accept a command allowing bootloader unlock. But again, high risk, not sure if it's actually possible, easier to just sell the phone and buy an unlockable one if you want to run CM. Maybe you could even return the device, how long have you had it?
my z1c just turned up and ive got an bootloader unlock allowed :victory::victory::victory:
I have locked bootloader on EE in UK and have found that many of the tweaks I wanted can be achieved with Xposed modules. Give it a try but backup before you start.
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Hello there,
I was thinking about a test.
My problem is "Unlock bootloader allowed : no".
What could happen if i restore an other TA partition with "Unlock bootloader allowed : yes". I erase the old by a new one which unlockable. All i need is a TA partition build with a z1c which unlockable and the unlock code.
What do you think ?
Soory for my bad english
If you replace your ta partition it will most likely hardbrick your device.
What is a ta partition, i don't understand.
A bootloader is like a bios on motherboard.
But it is locked by a code.
The bootloader is the same on each z1c no ?
Megani said:
What is a ta partition, i don't understand.
A bootloader is like a bios on motherboard.
But it is locked by a code.
The bootloader is the same on each z1c no ?
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Flashing another phone's TA will hard brick yours, every TA is related to the phone which comes from
mindyabiznis said:
my z1c just turned up and ive got an bootloader unlock allowed :victory::victory::victory:
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How you done this??? I tried hundred and half methods and still CAN'T unlock damn bootloader............