ive had my xperia s for awhile now and have decided to try and unlock the bootloader and root the phone.
my phone stats are ; android version 4.0.4
build number 6.1.a.2.45
kernal 3.0.8+1.0.21100
ive had a look in the service settings and it says no to bootloader unlock allowed
am i able to unlock it and root it? and which way is the best ay to do it ?
any help and links would be great
iain
iainbp said:
ive had my xperia s for awhile now and have decided to try and unlock the bootloader and root the phone.
my phone stats are ; android version 4.0.4
build number 6.1.a.2.45
kernal 3.0.8+1.0.21100
ive had a look in the service settings and it says no to bootloader unlock allowed
am i able to unlock it and root it? and which way is the best ay to do it ?
any help and links would be great
iain
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If you are on build number 6.1.a.2.45 then the easiest way to root is following-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Root doesn't require bootloader unlocking. But still if you want to unlock the bootloader then you find the details here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
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Hello XDA, I've got a rooted Xperia Play running the Xperia NXT ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368). I would like to unlock the bootloader and boot into fastboot mode but when I enter *#*#7378423#*#* and check the Bootloader status, I see "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I've heard there is a way around this, could someone help me? I'd love to install the doom ICS kernel on my phone and a new ROM. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Phone is AT&T, R800i, and I also know what my IMEI number is
Brohnson said:
Hello XDA, I've got a rooted Xperia Play running the Xperia NXT ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368). I would like to unlock the bootloader and boot into fastboot mode but when I enter *#*#7378423#*#* and check the Bootloader status, I see "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I've heard there is a way around this, could someone help me? I'd love to install the doom ICS kernel on my phone and a new ROM. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Phone is AT&T, R800i, and I also know what my IMEI number is
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this one.. http://unlock-bootloader.com/
but u have to pay for it.
Hello all,
So I managed to root my Xperia Ion LT28AT using the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33" Option 0. Option 1 didn't work for me.
Atleast my root status is confirmed. I can install root accessing applications. I just need guidance about flashing a jellybean rom and I have absolutely no idea whether my bootloader is locked/unlocked.
Yes I'm a noob and this is my first attempt at flashing a rom so I didn't want to risk anything. And I did search the forum and didn't understand anything past the rooting since I'm not sure about my bootloader unlock status.
Btw I visited this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753261 and found out under the Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status (of my phone) that the Bootloader unlock allowed says NO.
Your help is appreciated.
Device: Sony Xperia M C1905
Software: 4.3
Bootloader: Locked
Basically, every single method I have tried to root this phone has failed. All I want to do is have root access to my phone, I want to be able to:
Use CynogenMod (FOR CLASH OF CLANS)
take my apps2SD
Delete any crap from my phone
Full Customization abilities
All this can be achieve by rooting but MY BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED.
There are numerous ways out there that just don't work.
Does anybody know how to first root my phone, and then to have access to a mod?
I want the mod to be able to do all the things I listed previously.
I know this is possible with CynogenMod on other phones, but my bootloader is locked, and I just don't know what to do. Done numerous tutorials, none seem to be working or some don't even have any download links.
If someone could give me a step by step guide on how to mod and root my phone that would be perfect.
I will respond very quick, and will ask you questions if I need help.
I will listen and try to follow your steps, but please give me specific details, I'm not a pro modder.
Simply use towel root and get full root access
Just search in threads, how it works
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Pkb2003 said:
Simply use towel root and get full root access
Just search in threads, how it works
Sent from my C2004 using XDA Free mobile app
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I have tried that. I followed each step with the towel root hack.
Basically, after I've done it I go on Root Checker and no the root is not successful.
And with towel root you can't use Cyanogenmod.
You can't use Cyanogenmod if your bootloader is LOCKED, I have the same problem, my bootloader is on "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO" status, you can't because Cyanogenmod uses a custom KERNEL, which is impossible to do if your bootloader is locked. All we have to do is to wait for somebody to make a LB (locked bootloader) version of Cyanogenmod.
dondontruck said:
You can't use Cyanogenmod if your bootloader is LOCKED, I have the same problem, my bootloader is on "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO" status, you can't because Cyanogenmod uses a custom KERNEL, which is impossible to do if your bootloader is locked. All we have to do is to wait for somebody to make a LB (locked bootloader) version of Cyanogenmod.
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I see, I'll just get a new phone, 2gb of storage sucks and my camera has stopped working...
Hello dear members,
I have a Sony Xperia M5 variant e5606, today i searched and searched for an answers and ended up with no luck. I can't get root access because of the bootloader does not allow it, So I'm asking is there a way to flah my Sony so I can remove unwanted apps and leave it "clean"?
thank you for your time
Cheers!
You can unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernal with root access. You will find these in the android development section for the m5
ih8redsn0w said:
You can unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernal with root access. You will find these in the android development section for the m5
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Nope can’t unlock the boot loader the phone won’t allow it. It says “bootloader unlock allowed: NO” can’t change it to YES, I have an unlock sim so I can make call with every SIM card.
Thanks for the replay
Hello,
I've recently obtained 2 new old stock Xperia Z1 Compact phones.
Both have their bootloader unlock allowed set to NO.
However, both are also running KitKat 4.2 with a really old kernel and the Easy Root Tool exploit should work to obtain root.
My question is whether the unlock allowed can then be forced to YES with the obtained root permissions and how?
I would like to flash LOS on both
Thanks,
Bobby
Not possible. There should be a HW way using testpoint
I am also trying to find a solution for this has anyone had any luck doing this with the S1 Tool and the bootloader unlock option using test point if yes please share here thanks.
I did find this https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ed-no-to-yes-is-now-finally-possible.4044091/