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.
Dpk1 said:
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?
AW: Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO!!
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
AW: Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO!!
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.
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Hi,
I have sim lock branded Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... now i want to unlock my bootloader so i can flash kerlnel .. i downloaded omnis and i will buy this licence http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_single_unlock_license_for_sony_ericsson.php
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
MarioJerkovic said:
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
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ERRRR, YEA. Quite obvious really.
Complete Guide
MarioJerkovic said:
Hi,
I have sim lock branded Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... now i want to unlock my bootloader so i can flash kerlnel .. i downloaded omnis and i will buy this licence http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_single_unlock_license_for_sony_ericsson.php
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
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Get all the needed details from the below two links. Complete Guide for rooting and installing custom ROMs. All the best.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Hit Thanks if I helped you.
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Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Unlocked BootLoader
Jellybean - FXP132/CM10
hi, I have an lt28i and I am currently running miui with a locked bootloader, I would like to run some diffrent roms but I need to unlock my bootloader. so I followed the instructions on the sony page, but after checking if my phone could be unlocked it said no.... so I was just wondering if there is any other way to unlock it... thanks
bubbajoe777 said:
hi, I have an lt28i and I am currently running miui with a locked bootloader, I would like to run some diffrent roms but I need to unlock my bootloader. so I followed the instructions on the sony page, but after checking if my phone could be unlocked it said no.... so I was just wondering if there is any other way to unlock it... thanks
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Nope. Bootloader unlock allowed: no means no current way to unlock it.
BTW search for this next time please as it has been discussed ad nauseum.
Hello Guys,
Today i was about to unlock my bootloader using SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613) but before doing so i used s1tool to identify my device.Here is the screenshot. Check my S1_EROM version it starts with "r" not "R".so it's alreay unlocked? How do i know(check) my mobile has bootloader unlocked?
I bought this mobile almost a year ago and it was brand new from stock.So not sure it's already have bootloader unlocked since i haven't unlocked the bootloader yet.I just want to know what's happening.Sorry if this question has already been asked as i am kin of noob(but have rooted and flashed ROMs using flashtool and CWM) and want to know what's the bootloader status.If anyone know how to check bootloader unlock staus it would be very kind to share as i am gonna unlock my bootloader and need to recheck if it's unlocked properly so that it won't brick my phone.
shoeseat said:
How do i know(check) my mobile has bootloader unlocked?
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Try flashing a kernel is the obvious and simplest answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301877
XperienceD said:
Try flashing a kernel is the obvious and simplest answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301877
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So if my bootloader is locked it won't let me flash custom kernel like(boot.img of cynogenmod) or it will brick my phone? You link doesn't explain anything on how to check bootloader unlock status."bootloader unlock allowed:yes" will be for those devices whose bootloader can be unlocked but it doesn't tell you if bootloader is unlocked or locked.
I simply want to unlock my bootloader.Then flash cynogenmod.I want to make sure bootloader is unlocked properly before flashing cynogenmod kernel.If flashing boot.img on bootloader locked device won't brick my phone then i am ready to go.Just need conformation on what happens if i flash custom krenel and rom in bootloader locked mobile accidentally.
shoeseat said:
So if my bootloader is locked it won't let me flash custom kernel like(boot.img of cynogenmod)
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Correct.
shoeseat said:
So if my bootloader is locked it won't let me flash custom kernel like(boot.img of cynogenmod) or it will brick my phone? You link doesn't explain anything on how to check bootloader unlock status."bootloader unlock allowed:yes" will be for those devices whose bootloader can be unlocked but it doesn't tell you if bootloader is unlocked or locked.
I simply want to unlock my bootloader.Then flash cynogenmod.I want to make sure bootloader is unlocked properly before flashing cynogenmod kernel.If flashing boot.img on bootloader locked device won't brick my phone then i am ready to go.Just need conformation on what happens if i flash custom krenel and rom in bootloader locked mobile accidentally.
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When your rooting status says
"Bootloader unlock allowed: yes"
Then the bootloader is locked..
If it says
"Bootloader unlocked: yes"
Then your bootloader is unlocked..
Simply dial *#*#7378423#*#*
Then find your rooting status..
And I think you should use the official way to unlock bootloader.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com
Press thnx if I helped..
Sent from my ST18i
skb6T9 said:
When your rooting status says
"Bootloader unlock allowed: yes"
Then the bootloader is locked..
If it says
"Bootloader unlocked: yes"
Then your bootloader is unlocked..
Simply dial *#*#7378423#*#*
Then find your rooting status..
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Mine says...Bootloader unlock allowed: yes...though my bootloaders unlocked..
@shoeseat
flashin a custom kernel on lockd bootloader wont brick ur phone...it simply wont flash...
I think shopkeeper bluffed you because bootloader isn't unlocked by default.
Gamersab said:
I think shopkeeper bluffed you because bootloader isn't unlocked by default.
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HAhaaa unless that shopkeeper imported the phone,unlocked bootloader and flashed a kernel.Place where i live doesn't have authorized sony mobile distributors.So they import from somewhere.
My booloader was unlocked whole time after purchasing it.It was new when i bought but no sure now.Anyway i am satisfied with my purchase a year ago as i haven't got any problem till now except that famous house crack.
I have flashed Cynogenmod successfully.Thank you all for the help.You guys gives some courage for nervous guy like me who are tempting to do new things.
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............
Hi,
I got a Z1 compact and I need to remove the Simlock to use a SIM card from another carrier.
After reading a lot of other posts I'm assuming that I need to unlock the bootloader to do that.
The problem is, that the service info says that the bootloder unlock is not allowed..
Is there any possibility to unlock the bootloader anyway?
Thank you for any helpful answers.
Narosu said:
Hi,
I got a Z1 compact and I need to remove the Simlock to use a SIM card from another carrier.
After reading a lot of other posts I'm assuming that I need to unlock the bootloader to do that.
The problem is, that the service info says that the bootloder unlock is not allowed..
Is there any possibility to unlock the bootloader anyway?
Thank you for any helpful answers.
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There has been no exploit found yet
No. And will probably never happen either.
Narosu said:
Hi,
I got a Z1 compact and I need to remove the Simlock to use a SIM card from another carrier.
After reading a lot of other posts I'm assuming that I need to unlock the bootloader to do that.
The problem is, that the service info says that the bootloder unlock is not allowed..
Is there any possibility to unlock the bootloader anyway?
Thank you for any helpful answers.
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You don't need to unlock the bootloader to unlock the SIM. Those are 2 different unlocks.