Recently picked up my Bell one and noticed it says no.
Anyway around this ? how can i unlock the bootloader?
This is making me reconsider the device and go get the HTC One
may i ask what you need to do with an unlocked bootloader?
Root recovery and rom flashing can still be achieved with a locked bootloader.
sirsmokey said:
may i ask what you need to do with an unlocked bootloader?
Root recovery and rom flashing can still be achieved with a locked bootloader.
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Just seems to be annoying flashing a ROM and then rooting again and etc
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mardos said:
Just seems to be annoying flashing a ROM and then rooting again and etc
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well once cwm or twrp is fixed you can flash roms and not loose root or recovery.
as for why have an unlocked bootloader, well custom kernels.
I thought Sony was offering unlock bootloaders to everyone.
btw, have you tried the unofficial unlock tool?
HackitZ said:
well once cwm or twrp is fixed you can flash roms and not loose root or recovery.
as for why have an unlocked bootloader, well custom kernels.
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Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
fahad233 said:
Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
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99% of the ROMs for the ZL or for that matter almost any phone are for ones with an unlocked boot loader. Can ROMs be made for locked boot loaders as well? Sure they can. But devs have enough bugs and performance enhancements to deal with as it is to worry about locked BLs.
fahad233 said:
Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
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yes you need an unlocked bootloader to use official cm10, but in time you will see versions ported for locked bootloaders.
coilbio said:
I thought Sony was offering unlock bootloaders to everyone.
btw, have you tried the unofficial unlock tool?
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where can I find said tool?
That is rubbish... ignore his advice.
LenAsh said:
That is rubbish... ignore his advice.
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what is rubbish?
Related
When we unlock and then root. What does the unlock part mean? Thx
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cam1john said:
When we unlock and then root. What does the unlock part mean? Thx
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Unlock the bootloader.
I'm wondering this myself... in traditional cell phone lingo I believe "Unlocked" means not locked to a particular provider. However I believe in this case it means the bootloader is unlocked allowing you to flash other ROMs?
Thats my take but I could be very wrong
(Tried posting this right away but have to wait 5 minutes... guessing someone will answer this definitively before I get to post this)
WoodroweBones said:
I'm wondering this myself... in traditional cell phone lingo I believe "Unlocked" means not locked to a particular provider. However I believe in this case it means the bootloader is unlocked allowing you to flash other ROMs?
Thats my take but I could be very wrong
(Tried posting this right away but have to wait 5 minutes... guessing someone will answer this definitively before I get to post this)
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You can flash other roms without an unlocked bootloader, such as on the Razr. However, without an unlocked bootloader, you can't use custom kernels.
superstargoddess said:
You can flash other roms without an unlocked bootloader, such as on the Razr. However, without an unlocked bootloader, you can't use custom kernels.
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Not correct. There is no NAND lock on Samsung devices. You can flash custom kernels even if your bootloader is locked (assuming you have root of course).
All that an unlocked bootloader gives you is the ability to flash or boot images using fastboot.
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cam1john said:
When we unlock and then root. What does the unlock part mean? Thx
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If you are running 4.0.1 or 4.0.2, you can get root without unlocking your bootloader. Not the case on 4.0.4.
As mentioned earlier, unlocking can refer to two things: unlocking the bootloader or unlocking the carrier lock. In this case, we are talking about the bootloader. Most GNex devices are sold carrier-unlocked out of the box.
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So today after watching tutorial videos and reading about it I finally made my mind and decided to flash/root my xperia arc. The build no of my stock was .431 now what I did was download the '.431 ready to root ftf' and flashed my phone, now when I tried to root it it gave me several errors mkdir failed for tmp, File exists and rm failed for *, No such file or directory and to make thing worse the memory card messed up and I had to format it and lost all the data. Now I've recovered the phone using pc companion but I failed very badly
I have no idea what exactly did I do wrong?
assassin8 said:
what exactly did I do wrong?
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Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
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Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
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is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it? and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yep.
assassin8 said:
and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
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Read the stickys, and the individual threads for instructions.
Go to setting after flash the ready to root 4.0.3. Click at xperia. Click connectivity. Click USB connection mode. Choose MSC. The default is MTP if i not mistaken. Then root your phone and flash back 4.0.4 kernel.
This method i using when i root my phone last week. Before that it was giving me so many error.
Im on LOCKED BOOTLOADER while doing that
assassin8 said:
is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
SuperMari064 said:
Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
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what kernel and ROM should I get?
assassin8 said:
what kernel and ROM should I get?
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Normally I use the Arcknight kernel (Get version 3.5.1 or 3.3 because 3.6 is broken), but since Sony released the new .587 build I'm sticking with this kernel for now.
Now with Roms I suggest you go with this one its really good .
Okay I just rooted it sucessfully but I kept the bootloader locked.
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
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How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
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You can't.
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XperienceD said:
You can't.
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So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
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So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
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If you're going to root then you might as well unlock the BL. If IceBean needs a custom kernel then you can't use it, if not follow the instructions.
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I unlocked the bootloader and now running cyanogen mod
however the usb transfer speed is rather slow, around 2.5mbps?
I'm curious on how difficult it is to fix a ROM to run on stock kernel? Does anybody know of a good tutorial? I love my ion but unfortunately can't unlock the bootloader which leaves me with a stock kernel
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Now you can unlock bootloader
V_Nay said:
Now you can unlock bootloader
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And How???
I have Xperia S with stock .96 rom.
rErEaT said:
And How???
I have Xperia S with stock .96 rom.
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Select your device and READ & FOLLOW each every step. Enjoy unlocking bootloader
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Select your device and READ & FOLLOW each every step. Enjoy unlocking bootloader
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Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
rErEaT said:
Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
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Sorry but you can´t install any rom with a custom kernel , roms with original kernel only like this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463579
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Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
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It's because you have a carrier locked Xperia S. The above method wont work with it, also if you have the SIM unlock code the bootloader wont unlock. Do one thing,mail your carrier and sony asking if unlocking bootloader is possible.
BTW you can still root your device and install custom ROMs just search the forum.
Only had this problem on ICS occasionally, now its so common, and so freaking irritating! anyone else experiencing this/ know of a fix?
root your phone and do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300909
m1st3r1 said:
root your phone and do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300909
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Yeah I've saw that when searching, but don't want to unlock my bootloader just yet, I'm guessing JB hasn't been rooted for locked BL yet?
adsada arc said:
Yeah I've saw that when searching, but don't want to unlock my bootloader just yet, I'm guessing JB hasn't been rooted for locked BL yet?
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You can root without unlocking the bootloader. As long as you come from ics stock with root and cwm. There's a thread about this. But yeah, there is no simple method(s) (yet)
Or you can always relock the bootloader after that. The root will intact (there's also thread about this)
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Hello,Got a Nexus 5 at Christmas and this place helped me root and unlock bootloader and flash CM 11 and ive been using ever since.
Yesterday I got a new LG G3 D852 canadian(Sasktel) 32 gig and it is loaded with junk like my nexus was...I would like to make it the same as my nexus 5 or similar,barebones....any tips please.
TY
No unlocked bootloader.
Root with purpledrake. Very easy.
lossah said:
No unlocked bootloader.
Root with purpledrake. Very easy.
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Does that mean I do not have to unlock bootloader?
Just root with purpledrake?
Is there a similar ROm (to CM 11)to flash without all the google and carrier bloat
Flash with TWRP?
Thx
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Does that mean I do not have to unlock bootloader?
Just root with purpledrake?
Is there a similar ROm (to CM 11)to flash without all the google and carrier bloat
Flash with TWRP?
Thx
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Because the bootloader is currently locked you cannot flash any other ROMs. The only variant with an unlocked bootloader is the D851, which is the T-Mobile variant. PurpleDrake or Stump can help you Root your phone and then you can tweak it with XPosed if that suits you.
Please use the search function before starting a thread as this question has been asked and answered many times.
Did search and read..saw nothing for d852 or I wouldn't of asked
thx for your help.
RIPPER03 said:
Did search and read..saw nothing for d852 or I wouldn't of asked
thx for your help.
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Yeah, the bootloader can't be unlocked at the moment so you can't put a custom ROM and kernel on it,sadly. Doesn't look like there's any sign of it being unlocked in the near future either.
Batfink33 said:
Yeah, the bootloader can't be unlocked at the moment so you can't put a custom ROM and kernel on it,sadly. Doesn't look like there's any sign of it being unlocked in the near future either.
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Total bummer...
tyvm
Ha Ha,now I have a factory unlocked LG G3 32 gig D852 1 day old for sale.
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Total bummer...
tyvm
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Well, don't jump too soon it might get unlocked or a workaround may be found. The G2 was never unlocked but the devs found a work around that allowed custom Roms and kernels.