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Xperia ion Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

Taken from [Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking and modified slightly for the ion. I take no credit for this tutorial.
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia ion.
This is the official way to unlock bootloader
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. SDCARD will NOT BE WIPED!!!
DRM keys WILL be lost forever
Why should I unlock the bootloader?
You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels.
You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader you can always ROOT your device.
SE/Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011 line (they had ICS alpha/beta), so who knows may be SE/Sony may give early builds of ICS (JellyBean???)
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's his tutorial from ARC thread (all credits for that concise tutorial go to him, i have elaborated on a few things and added device specific changes)
[ Before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for your device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Download the fastboot package with usb drivers (alternate drivers if the ones in package dont work)
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down your phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the phone dial pad and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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After you have verified that you can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
You will get "Are you sure prompt" accept it by clicking "yes i am sure" (i assume that you have read an understood it)
Then accept the "legal terms"
Finally you will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key, its displayed on screen, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which you received earlier.
Your device should now be bootloader unlocked
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to...-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia ion)
Info on Relocking bootloader is in next post

Relocking bootloader
RELOCKING BOOTLOADER WILL ALLOW YOU TO GET NEWEST UPDATES & REPAIR DEVICE USING SEUS/PCC
Before we begin relocking the bootloader make sure that u have flashtool download & installed
You can get the latest version of FlashTool from:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download link is under "Installation" tab
If you have not use FlashTool before read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
Download this FTF:
Xperia ion -> LT28-ION_Relock_bootloader_Dogsly-TEST.ftf // Mirror 1
Flash this FTF via FlashTool:
When it says enter flashmode, power down device and keeping VOLUME DOWN button pressed connect usb cable to phone, the device will now enter flashmode (green LED)
After this file is flashed reboot phone
Bootloader will now be relocked!!!
Incase device doesn't boot DO NOT PANIC... You can flash stock firmware FTF anytime to get back to stock ROM
P.S.: there is no official way to relock bootloader

So because my phone says I can't unlock the bootloader, does that mean I can never unlock the bootloader? Or do I have to wait to be able to root it first?
PS: I got my ion from Best Buy so is that why? Will I ever be able to unlock the BL ? I've rooted and unlocked my x10, back in the old days lol but I'm just wondering if there's any difference with getting a phone from at&t directly or from the sony store and best buy.

Auggy99 said:
So because my phone says I can't unlock the bootloader, does that mean I can never unlock the bootloader? Or do I have to wait to be able to root it first?
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Have to wait to see if another way to unlock the bootloader is discovered. Root and unlocking the bootloader are two different things that accomplish or allow different things you can do on the phone.
IE rooting allows you to uninstall system apps & bloatware, backup apps/data, make changes to build.prop etc. Unlocking the bootloader will give you access to fastboot so you can flash custom roms/kernels and other images such as a pre-rooted system image to gain root.

I wonder. If we can not unlock the bootloader for some LT28at, why is there a key to unlock it? I did the Sony bootloader unlock for fun and apparently they have a key for my LT28at even though it says bootloader unlock is not allowed.

Bach415 said:
I wonder. If we can not unlock the bootloader for some LT28at, why is there a key to unlock it? I did the Sony bootloader unlock for fun and apparently they have a key for my LT28at even though it says bootloader unlock is not allowed.
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You can unlock bootloader on the LT28i and, accordingly, there is a file to be relock bootloader LT28i

dogsly said:
You can unlock bootloader on the LT28i and, accordingly, there is a file to be relock bootloader LT28i
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I understand that works for lt28i but I'm referring to lt28at the us model of the ion and why there is a bootlloader unlock code when we can't unlock it.

see if it works

Has anyone with an ion that has
Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes
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tried to unlock it via the sony site and if you did and it was successful have you tried to relock it using the file linked above? Would be nice to know if that works.

Possible fix?
If the LT28i can be unlocked, what if we flash the international firmware on our LT28at's and then do the LT28i method? Maybe a stupid question but this is the first phone I've had that's a challenge to do stuff like unlocking and rooting. My last phone (HTC Aria) was extremely easy.

SU1CiDE said:
If the LT28i can be unlocked, what if we flash the international firmware on our LT28at's and then do the LT28i method? Maybe a stupid question but this is the first phone I've had that's a challenge to do stuff like unlocking and rooting. My last phone (HTC Aria) was extremely easy.
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Flashing firmwares does not change the ability to unlock the bootloader.

Spectre51 said:
Flashing firmwares does not change the ability to unlock the bootloader.
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Kinda figured that

I tried to relock the bootloader. The flash pass but the phone can't turn on after that.
*I reflash the stock kernel again and the phone can power on now.
So here is the result, once you relock bootloader, you need to flash back the stock kernel in other to turn on the phone. Hopefully this will help those people who got stuck after relock bootloader.

Hello guys
I was just wondering, if bootloader unlock or flashing cutom kernel will allow to use sim cards from other mobile operators (European for ex.) ?
I have an ability to buy this device in us through my friend. but Im interested if I would be able to use it in Europe I was thinking of buying xperia p or s, but they dont have microsd card support.
Im not interested in using LTE networks. Just common 2g.
I planning to use it like a second android device as a multimedia player instead of my galaxy s wifi5.0. (because of good sound quality and other features).
Thanx a lot for responses

Assyle said:
Hello guys
I was just wondering, if bootloader unlock or flashing cutom kernel will allow to use sim cards from other mobile operators (European for ex.) ?
I have an ability to buy this device in us through my friend. but Im interested if I would be able to use it in Europe I was thinking of buying xperia p or s, but they dont have microsd card support.
Im not interested in using LTE networks. Just common 2g.
I planning to use it like a second android device as a multimedia player instead of my galaxy s wifi5.0. (because of good sound quality and other features).
Thanx a lot for responses
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No. You can't unlock the bootloader of the lt28at and you can't sim unlock it either. Best bet is get an international version not one from the US.
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2

Spectre51 said:
No. You can't unlock the bootloader of the lt28at and you can't sim unlock it either. Best bet is get an international version not one from the US.
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2
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ok. thanx
probably wait for Xperia acro S... probably will be sold in europe in nearest future.

Drivers aren't working for my device. The alternative drivers link isn't working. Can someone please upload the alternative drivers. Thank you.:good:

i'm sorry if it was mentioned, but i didn't find . is there a way to unlock the carrier already for lt28at ? i don't mind losing the lte.

apkraven said:
i'm sorry if it was mentioned, but i didn't find . is there a way to unlock the carrier already for lt28at ? i don't mind losing the lte.
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I think you can switch the rom to international version but it will still be bootloader locked. Not sure about carrier
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

apkraven said:
i'm sorry if it was mentioned, but i didn't find . is there a way to unlock the carrier already for lt28at ? i don't mind losing the lte.
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Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761578
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2

I'm STUCK! on Rooting my C1905

I have the latest update from Sony for my phone. That is Android 4.3, Build number 15.4.A.0.23
I want to root my phone using this guide -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259
Looknig at Step 3. requirement
haresh311999 said:
3.Unlocked Bootloader.
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So now i need to unlock my Bootloader, which i wanted to do using THIS guide -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484428
In which author says i need to backup my TA partition first! BUT!!! Backing up that partition requires root.
Now if i unlock bootloader without backing up TA parititon, i will never be able to relock it again if something goes wrong. And i can't back it up without root because i need to have my bootloader unlocked.
What to do?! I'M STUCK! Help!

maretodoric said:
I have the latest update from Sony for my phone. That is Android 4.3, Build number 15.4.A.0.23
I want to root my phone using this guide -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259
Looknig at Step 3. requirement
So now i need to unlock my Bootloader, which i wanted to do using THIS guide -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484428
In which author says i need to backup my TA partition first! BUT!!! Backing up that partition requires root.
Now if i unlock bootloader without backing up TA parititon, i will never be able to relock it again if something goes wrong. And i can't back it up without root because i need to have my bootloader unlocked.
What to do?! I'M STUCK! Help!
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use flash tool BLU button to unlock bootloader
here[flash tool] no need to take TA backup
flashtool itself take some backup of bootloader
but remember u need loader.sin to unlock bootloader for that you need to extract ftf file using winrar/7zip
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why do you fear , when flashtool is here
Do the following Steps
1. Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2.Get the Unlock key
3.download and install flashtool
4.install drivers of xperia m (nicki)
5.open flashtool and click on BLU icon on the top left side
6.you dont have to create TA partition .you can relock the bootloader anytime with the flashtool
7.finally flash CWM recovery through fastboot mod
8.THE VERY IMPORTANT STEP - enjoy
hit thanks if i helped you
* you must have the latest flashtool
**if you are running windows 8/8.1 , you need to reboot your pc into test mode

You can root without unlocking the bootloader. Look in the Android Development sub forum for the locked bootloader method.
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app

Phew, almost destroyed my phone xD
I soft bricked it. Got stuck on bootloops, so reflashed the entire kernel and ROM, and repeated the process.
Now i got bootloader unlocked and root access ^_^ Now just to figure out app2sd and I'm happy
Thanks to both of you guys
Btw, rooting without unlocked bootloader is a lot of work. Have to downgrade, root, then upgrade A LOT OF WORK!

maretodoric said:
Phew, almost destroyed my phone xD
I soft bricked it. Got stuck on bootloops, so reflashed the entire kernel and ROM, and repeated the process.
Now i got bootloader unlocked and root access ^_^ Now just to figure out app2sd and I'm happy
Thanks to both of you guys
Btw, rooting without unlocked bootloader is a lot of work. Have to downgrade, root, then upgrade A LOT OF WORK!
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It may be a lot of work but at least you keep the TA partition and keep warranty.

As far as I know, if you unlock bootloader in 4.3, you were not able to relock your bootloader again...
CMIIMW
Sent from my Sony Xperia M Single SIM [C1905] using XDA-developer android app

[Q] Help me unlock the bootloader of Xperia m dual!

I'm using Xperia m dual c2004.I tried to unlock the bootloader. Several times using the procedure given in the Sony developer, did everything correctly. But the phone goes into a bootloop after which the only option is flashing the stock rom.
I tried unlocking the bootloader the otherway by using flash tool but it doesn't have my phone's drivers. And the link to download them doesn't work anymore (found it in a thread)
The are no roms for lb for my device (plz tell me if you know any)
I checked my bootloader status by going into *#*#bla bla code then service tests and security And the service Status was active which means bootloader is locked.
When I go to service menu and config my phone's rooting status is showing bootloader unlocked.buti don't think it is ul but it just has the Permissions.
Please help me I'm not able to flash roms because of this.
,

hrajwade said:
But the phone goes into a bootloop after which the only option is flashing the stock rom.
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When you successfully unlocked bootloader you should go to bootloader mode with key combination when restarting phone and install custom recovery. Naturally without loaded drivers in computer it has no sense to try it.

Xperia Acro S sim card (service) no detect / + Fastboot not working ...

I flashed My Xperia Acro s and after i Switched on My Phone Sim Card Is Not Detected by the phone, any Solutions??
When i put my sim card in, Xperia Acro s restart but I get "Emergency Calls Only" or "No service." It wont connect to my SIM CARD NETWORK.
(Sim card and imei have;t problem , working )
+ After flashing I can't enter fastboot mode - not working ( Flashmode working) and i haved unlocked bootloader (now Says --> Bootloader unlocked allowed : No ) :/
Please help me friends thanks ..

Hey ya, same to me here. Now I am deeply desperate for this issue. Try to flash the ROM, fix it with SEUS but seems nothing can help.
I think our antenna is broken but where it's located? I'm trying to google it but I could only found LT36H Antenna Board
BTW, back to your question,
+ After flashing I can't enter fastboot mode - not working ( Flashmode working) and i haved unlocked bootloader (now Says --> Bootloader unlocked allowed : No ) :/
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You cannot enter to fastboot with Bootloader unlocked allowed:No.
If you check with Flashtool>BLU(Beside the Lightning), your device still unlocked but SONY DO NOT ALLOW YOU TO ENTER THE FASTBOOT WITHOUT NETWORK OR SIGNAL which is what you mentioned: I get "Emergency Calls Only" or "No service."
Let's hope it's not the hardware issue, I'm trying to google the solution. If I solved it, I will reply you soonest.
Meanwhile, you also try to search for alternative solution.
Thread Subscribed XD

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You cannot enter to fastboot with Bootloader unlocked allowed:No.
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But i unlocked bootloader with sony site and my fastboot worked well . But now :/
If you check with Flashtool>BLU(Beside the Lightning), your device still unlocked
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Flashtool says that i have unoffical bootloader unlocked But i unlocked the phone with the Offical way ( Sony site)
Image : i.imgur . com /DuSV4yZ.png
Let's hope it's not the hardware issue, I'm trying to google the solution. If I solved it, I will reply you soonest.
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Thanks , I am searching too .

Tale.talibov said:
But i unlocked bootloader with sony site and my fastboot worked well . But now :/
Flashtool says that i have unoffical bootloader unlocked But i unlocked the phone with the Offical way ( Sony site)
Image : i.imgur . com /DuSV4yZ.png
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It's because you got no network or signal, same as mine.
Thanks , I am searching too .
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Keep it up! Let's work together!

I have the same issue. After flashing stock firmware "Xperia acro S_LT26w_6.2.B.1.96_PCT.ftf" with flashtool "flashtool-0.9.19.1-windows" phone got SIM card issue.
Was trying to reflash several times with older firmware versions but the result is still the same. Phone see network provider list but can't register. WiFi is working.

Same probs
nightracer said:
I have the same issue. After flashing stock firmware "Xperia acro S_LT26w_6.2.B.1.96_PCT.ftf" with flashtool "flashtool-0.9.19.1-windows" phone got SIM card issue.
Was trying to reflash several times with older firmware versions but the result is still the same. Phone see network provider list but can't register. WiFi is working.
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I've same problems with my SXS and some people advise to flash SO-03D_6.0.A.5.12_Docomo FW which is Acro S. Has anyone tried that FW to fix the Sim card issue?

berda77 said:
I've same problems with my SXS and some people advise to flash SO-03D_6.0.A.5.12_Docomo FW which is Acro S. Has anyone tried that FW to fix the Sim card issue?
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İ tried SO-03D_6.0.A.5.12_Docomo.ftf but it did't help me

berda77 said:
I've same problems with my SXS and some people advise to flash SO-03D_6.0.A.5.12_Docomo FW which is Acro S. Has anyone tried that FW to fix the Sim card issue?
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Tried, failed as well...

berda77 said:
I've same problems with my SXS and some people advise to flash SO-03D_6.0.A.5.12_Docomo FW which is Acro S. Has anyone tried that FW to fix the Sim card issue?
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With this firmware issue still present. Only get different message: "No SIM card ccould be recognized and the phone can only be used offline, with Wi-Fi, and for emergency calls."
Also with this firmware Baseband version is Unknows, so modem driver didn't match for the LT26W hardware.

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nightracer said:
With this firmware issue still present. Only get different message: "No SIM card ccould be recognized and the phone can only be used offline, with Wi-Fi, and for emergency calls."
Also with this firmware Baseband version is Unknows, so modem driver didn't match for the LT26W hardware.
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Has any of you exclude or uncheck some item before flashing that FW? I mean there are a couple of guys succeeded with such an issue. They advise to do the following:
do not exclude "kernel" ,"baseband" & "system"
exclude "partition", "ta" , "fota"
also mark "no final verification"
then flash
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and ou may now flash any stock rom of your choice either 200,211 or 96 but make sure you uncheck baseband and fota if you want to flash those ones I mean the 211,200,96
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the post is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432566&page=2

Latest Update,
XAS Antenna is attached with motherboard. If the caused is the HARDWARE ISSUE, the WHOLE Motherboard that gonna changed. (Previously I thought it was the flex cable ribbon - Power, Volume, Camera)
I tried to open the whole thing, this is how it's looks like. ↓↓
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berda77 said:
I've same problems with my SXS and some people advise to flash SO-03D_6.0.A.5.12_Docomo FW which is Acro S. Has anyone tried that FW to fix the Sim card issue?
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berda77 said:
Has any of you exclude or uncheck some item before flashing that FW? I mean there are a couple of guys succeeded with such an issue. They advise to do the following:
the post is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432566&page=2
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This Solution tried but failed.
The network or signal issue most probably caused by the Baseband, I assume.

Did somebody achieve positive result?

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If everyone here in this post flashed their phones with Flashtool 0.9.19.x version, then congrats my friends, we're all become owners of bricked phones with no network signal. Flashtool 0.9.19.x versions have sript error which replaces original Ta partition leading to unlocked bootloader to become locked and loss of network signal. If you're guys haven't backuped your Ta partition prior to bootloader unlocking then that's all.
Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62898768&postcount=4 and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62881806&postcount=2758

berda77 said:
If everyone here in this post flashed their phones with Flashtool 0.9.19.x version, then congrats my friends, we're all become owners of bricked phones with no network signal. Flashtool 0.9.19.x versions have sript error which replaces original Ta partition leading to unlocked bootloader to become locked and loss of network signal. If you're guys haven't backuped your Ta partition prior to bootloader unlocking then that's all.
Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62898768&postcount=4 and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62881806&postcount=2758
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So, should we just request someone's backup TA Partition?
A Thanks! hit to you for this info. Thank you once again for the update XD

What is stored by this address 07DA
As i understand, there are localisation IDs and keys. Can someone with working phone take dumps of this address and share?

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nightracer said:
What is stored by this address 07DA
As i understand, there are localisation IDs and keys. Can someone with working phone take dumps of this address and share?
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I also asked questions about 07DA in other relative forums and was replied like every phone's TA partitions and data in it is unique and replacing that with a one from another Xperia S phone can completely brick our mobiles.

berda77 said:
I also asked questions about 07DA in other relative forums and was replied like every phone's TA partitions and data in it is unique and replacing that with a one from another Xperia S phone can completely brick our mobiles.
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I made several tries with manually composed 07DA value. Without any results. Also phone was broken by foreign value, so we can try ti compose. Only if there is unique phone key which impact on modem activation ....

Mirhawk said:
Flashing with latest flashtool flashes a partition which renders modem of the phone useless. Yes, I mean the TA partition. Each phone's TA partition is unique, so if You flash mine or other person's TA partition, Your phone would not even boot.
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Well, Do you guys take it as "Agree" that our phone is bricked forever?
This is HUGE faulty.......

sky202_how89 said:
Well, Do you guys take it as "Agree" that our phone is bricked forever?
This is HUGE faulty.......
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So far there has been no solution, but keep an eye, because this issue has affected many people, and a solution will pop up soon.

Moto G7 Power Root with Magisk NOT TWRP

My intent is to prevent crying and gnashing-of-teeth
Thanks to my retailer's very forgiving return policy I am up and happily running fully ROOTed (But after bricking two phones)
1. Get a copy of the Factory ROM (others have posted online - so hard work done.)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/CC/
I used XT1955-5_OCEAN_CCAWS_9.0_PPO29.114-30_cid50_subsidy-CCAWS_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
You can check which your phone is using Settings->System->About then Build Number at the bottom
2. Open the zip and copy the boot.img to the phone
3. Install "Magisk Manager" from Play Store
4. Use Magisk Mangers to create a "magisk_patched.img" from the boot.img and move the magisk_patched.img to your adb fastboot folder on the PC
5. Use fastboot to flash the magisk_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
the _a is important
If phone acts weird after, used bootloader to factory restore and believe it or not the magisk_patched stays flashed
See Restore Below
Install adb fastboot see
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/windows-adb-fastboot-installer-sdk-t3516898
UNLOCK the Bootloader
(Motorola Mobility helps you with this but VOIDS the Factory Warranty)
1. Boot into bootloader –
(i). turn phone off,
(ii). hold volume-down and power together boots to bootloader
2. Plug phone into computer via USB-C
3. Open command prompt window
(i). In “type here to search” just type cmd
(ii). Right-Click Command Prompt in pop-up and select “Run as Administrator”
4. Test Fastboot
(i). Type “fastboot devices” (plural) in Command Prompt Window
(ii). It will return you phone’s ID. If it doesn’t return your device ID - your adb fastboot installation need attention, probably drivers
5. Now type the fastboot instruction
(i). fastboot oem get_unlock_data
6. The Phone will return 4 values
7. Combine all 4 values into a SINGLE string and go to
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/bootloader
HINT: After signing up and logging in click on SKIP this for now
these unlock bootloader instructions with more detail are on this site
8. Input the SINGLE string on the website (input box found below the instructions) it will email you your UNIQUE UNLOCK CODE
You have to click Send Code and OK on the Warranty pop-up box TWICE
9. Unlock using the fastboot command
fastboot oem unlock UNIQUEUNLOCKCODE
fastboot to flash
1. Boot into bootloader – see steps #1 thru #4 above
(i). fastboot devices
2. Now type your fastboot instruction
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
Restore
If selecting Recovery Mode from within Bootloader (volume keys to move between, power button to select) returns
No Command
You have to press and hold the power button. Now press and release the volume up button but continue to hold power button
After this, you can see a list with option of Wipe data/ factory reset
SEE ALSO & Credit given to diversenerd
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/versions-moto-g7-power-supra-magisk-t3923857

Attached is a boot logo for unlocked bootloader's that will hide the code that is displayed after installing a magisk patched bootloader.
Unzip and install via fastboot:
Nothing fancy, but gives bootups a cleaner look.
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I keep seeing guides on rooting the G7 Power XT1955-5
I have Verizon's G7 Power XT199-6
Will this work with my model?

Kinobody said:
I keep seeing guides on rooting the G7 Power XT1955-5
I have Verizon's G7 Power XT199-6
Will this work with my model?
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Does your device have a switch in developer options that says something about unlock bootloader? Can that switch be moved or is it greyed out?
Most Verizon devices have encrypted bootloader's and cannot have their bootloader's unlocked because Verizon encrypts them and has for quite some time now.

flash713 said:
Does your device have a switch in developer options that says something about unlock bootloader? Can that switch be moved or is it greyed out?
Most Verizon devices have encrypted bootloader's and cannot have their bootloader's unlocked because Verizon encrypts them and has for quite some time now.
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Yeah it has a switch it says " allow bootloader to be unlocked" it's it greyed out. I switched it to on.

Kinobody said:
Yeah it has a switch it says " allow bootloader to be unlocked" it's it greyed out. I switched it to on.
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So see if Motorola will give you an unlock code. There is a guide for all of this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/versions-moto-g7-power-supra-magisk-t3923857

Vortell said:
So see if Motorola will give you an unlock code. There is a guide for all of this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-power/how-to/versions-moto-g7-power-supra-magisk-t3923857
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Okay, but do you know if it matters if I have the model number XT1955-6? This thread tutorial says it works for all models and variants but it only has download links for XT1955-5, does the model number really matter?

Kinobody said:
Okay, but do you know if it matters if I have the model number XT1955-6? This thread tutorial says it works for all models and variants but it only has download links for XT1955-5, does the model number really matter?
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As i stated the first step is get the unlock code. Then you can unlock the bootloader. Which means you can root it. Since it says all i assume it will work either way you can post in that thread. First i suggest you search it for your model or carrier.

Kinobody said:
Yeah it has a switch it says " allow bootloader to be unlocked" it's it greyed out. I switched it to on.
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If the switch doesn't allow you to move slider then it is probably encrypted by Verizon like all Verizon devices, well about 99% of their devices are nowadays. If the bootloader is indeed encrypted then there's nothing that can be done as far as I know because Verizon holds the keys to it and I've never read anything that said they have given that info up to anyone for anything. I may be wrong about this but greyed out "allow bootloader to be unlocked" is a red flag that to me mean it's encrypted and being a Verizon sold model device they're the ones who encrypted it.. Id do more research on it and if it is what I believe it may be maybe ask Verizon if they'll allow you to activate an unlocked Moto g7 power and if they say yes get an unlocked model and see about hooking it up through them but idk their policy about that they're pretty strict from what I've heard.. Worth a shot though. But if you do decide to go that route make sure lte bands and all match up to what Verizon uses , you know ... I search a bit later today and see if I can locate any more info on this model... If I do I'll send you a message with links.
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***Just reread your replies ..
If you switched it to allow bootloader unlocking then I'd proceed with unlocking it and see what happens. I thought you meant it didn't allow to move the switch. If I was in your shoes I'd proceed with the unlocking bootloader. It will either work or it won't. Just remember it does delete all your data ..

I too have the 1955-6 My OEM unlock toggle works, I can enable it but Motorolas thing said it couldn't be unlocked. I stayed on the phone with Verizon for over an hour getting moved up to different people and thought I was getting somewhere until they said they said it was on Motorolas end..lol

GarrettVW67 said:
I too have the 1955-6 My OEM unlock toggle works, I can enable it but Motorolas thing said it couldn't be unlocked. I stayed on the phone with Verizon for over an hour getting moved up to different people and thought I was getting somewhere until they said they said it was on Motorolas end..lol
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U need to get that conversation recorded or if done in chat a copy of the chat and precedent it to the Moto techs on the bootloader stuff

Well I also stayed on the phone with Motorola for an hour and explained everything. They said that phone cant be unlocked and they dont have the power to create me a code because Verizon having them come locked. They kinda each blamed each other. I should have 3 wayed them I guess lol

Kinobody said:
I keep seeing guides on rooting the G7 Power XT1955-5
I have Verizon's G7 Power XT199-6
Will this work with my model?
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You'll want to go here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/VZW/
Then check your phone's Build Number to verify that you download the correct file. Mine was this one:
XT1955-6_OCEAN_VZW_9.0_PDOS29.114-134-12_cid2_subsidy-VZW_RSU_QCOM_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
I hope this helps.

MrHallows said:
You'll want to go here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/VZW/
Then check your phone's Build Number to verify that you download the correct file. Mine was this one:
XT1955-6_OCEAN_VZW_9.0_PDOS29.114-134-12_cid2_subsidy-VZW_RSU_QCOM_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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How will that help us to unlock the bootloader or obtain root? I was wondering if it was possible to flash the XT-1955-5 firmware and it allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Im sure it wouldn't work though.

GarrettVW67 said:
How will that help us to unlock the bootloader or obtain root? I was wondering if it was possible to flash the XT-1955-5 firmware and it allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Im sure it wouldn't work though.
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If u use the 1955-5 and can find an program to flash it then u be able to root

roadkill42 said:
If u use the 1955-5 and can find an program to flash it then u be able to root
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Thats the thing. What program would I use to flash it? I just feel like something is bound to go wrong lol. So if I were to flash the 1955-5 firmware, its going to give me a new code to use on Motorola's website? My OEM unlock switch does toggle on and off, which I assume doesnt mean much of anything lol

GarrettVW67 said:
Thats the thing. What program would I use to flash it? I just feel like something is bound to go wrong lol. So if I were to flash the 1955-5 firmware, its going to give me a new code to use on Motorola's website? My OEM unlock switch does toggle on and off, which I assume doesnt mean much of anything lol
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It don't really on Verizon devices
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GarrettVW67 said:
Thats the thing. What program would I use to flash it? I just feel like something is bound to go wrong lol. So if I were to flash the 1955-5 firmware, its going to give me a new code to use on Motorola's website? My OEM unlock switch does toggle on and off, which I assume doesnt mean much of anything lol
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It don't really on Verizon devices u can try rsd light it might do it for u check I to it

I'm sorry but what does the above mean, "It don't really on Verizon devices". I understand the English but I don't understand the answer in the context of the discussion. Thank you.

zapjb said:
I'm sorry but what does the above mean, "It don't really on Verizon devices". I understand the English but I don't understand the answer in the context of the discussion. Thank you.
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Most Verizon phones can't be rooted . This software the rsd light might b able to root the Verizon phone try at ur own risk

I followed Op's steps and it worked, rooted.
I read somewhere that for A/B partition, we may need this additional step:
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
Question is, do we really need _b flashed also? Thanks,