What else do you lose asides from Bravia? Is there a way for the BE2 to work again after unlocking the BL? And in general, IS IT NECESSARY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER?
TinySarabia said:
What else do you lose asides from Bravia? Is there a way for the BE2 to work again after unlocking the BL? And in general, IS IT NECESSARY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER?
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As far as I know you'll loose bravia, DRM and some Walkman-functionalities.
The walkman-losses are partially fixed in krababels rom, and I found some Roms for lg p990 that have bravia engine 2 included. So there has to be a way to re-enable it. Didn't see that for this device though.
sturmtruppler said:
As far as I know you'll loose bravia, DRM and some Walkman-functionalities.
The walkman-losses are partially fixed in krababels rom, and I found some Roms for lg p990 that have bravia engine 2 included. So there has to be a way to re-enable it. Didn't see that for this device though.
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Surely you can re-enable BE2 but not sure whether it still working as usual. I've got some exp with some Xperia 2012 too..so the most important is what avd/disavd you'll gain with lock/ unlock..its your choice
TinySarabia said:
What else do you lose asides from Bravia? Is there a way for the BE2 to work again after unlocking the BL? And in general, IS IT NECESSARY TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER?
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Its simple, if you want to flash ROMs (why wouldn't you ), you have no choice but to unlock the BL.
As for BE2, personally I don't see what the brouhaha is all about, but the general consensus is that yes you loose it and no, as of now you cannot get it back.
There is no good custom ROM now so I think that not to unlock at this moment.
sonic2911 said:
There is no good custom ROM now so I think that not to unlock at this moment.
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If camera is not a priority and you like stock android, give PAC ROM a shot. Either way, the earlier you unlock your BL, the better. Unlocking requires a complete wipe. That's the first thing I do when I get a phone.
I initially bout the c6506 from a carrier and I realized that the bootloader would still be locked even if you SIM-unlocked it. Ended up buying a factory unlocked c6503 from eBay afterwards and haven't regretted it since.
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Well, I've been gathering up the money to unlock my bl. Here's the problem though, should I unlock it, then flash the 2.3.4 ftf, or upgrade then unlock?
You could Unlock your BL first because Alejandrissimo can set you up so you can still OTA with an unlocked bootloader all in one session with him. But theres no reason you cant OTA now and then unlock later.
216Monster said:
You could Unlock your BL first because Alejandrissimo can set you up so you can still OTA with an unlocked bootloader all in one session with him. But theres no reason you cant OTA now and then unlock later.
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I read that the bootloader unlock method might have been patched with that update.
DubleJayJ said:
I read that the bootloader unlock method might have been patched with that update.
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You could always be the first to test that
Kidding, if thats the case, then you could ftf back to 2.3.3 when you wanted to unlock, unless that wouldnt work either? Probably best to just unlock then update I guess
216Monster said:
You could always be the first to test that
Kidding, if thats the case, then you could ftf back to 2.3.3 when you wanted to unlock, unless that wouldnt work either? Probably best to just unlock then update I guess
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Ya I'm gonna stick with 2.3.3 for a while, until I get the last couple of bucks to unlock.
I'm now wondering exactly which method to use to unlock my BL on my r800x. Any guide someone has written that is current?
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beez1717 said:
I'm now wondering exactly which method to use to unlock my BL on my r800x. Any guide someone has written that is current?
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There are only paid versions , Contacting Alejandrissimo would be your best bet!
http://unlock-bootloader.com/contact/
is there a way to unlock unofficially the bootloader ?
Why would you need to Unlock Bootloader Unofficially? You can unlock your Bootloader officially from HERE.
pharix said:
Why would you need to Unlock Bootloader Unofficially? You can unlock your Bootloader officially from HERE.
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Because I don't want to lose warranty...
Mikyno said:
Because I don't want to lose warranty...
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You lose the warranty if you UNLOCK your bootloader, officially or unofficially. But you can always relock the bootloader if you want to keep warranty.. Refer here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23188292&postcount=2
I don t think you will keep the warranty, relocking bootloader, because is an unofficial way.
I like so much to read perfect people...
Every person who has unallowed unlockable bootloader have no other option than to look for an unofficial way... so the question about this it's pure hypocrisys.
For now does not appear to exist a solution...
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nrdl said:
I like so much to read perfect people...
Every person who has unallowed unlockable bootloader have no other option than to look for an unofficial way... so the question about this it's pure hypocrisys.
For now does not appear to exist a solution...
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What did you want to say ? I've only asked something that I was curious to know, because I don't want to lose warranty to flash an AOSP ROM. Samsung is easy to mod .. I miss my old phone
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Because I don't want to lose warranty...
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Just a note about the warranty. Unlocking your bootloader will NOT void your warranty. Yes Sony will know if you unlock and you will lose drm keys. Sony will still honor warranty for bad parts and workmanship. However if it's unlocked they will be more picky about claims. Say your phone unlocked with custom kernel and have overclocked. If you cook the cpu by running to hot, that is your fault and Sony won't cover. But say you get some yellow tint (like XS got) in screen Sony will repair.
alinuredini said:
You lose the warranty if you UNLOCK your bootloader, officially or unofficially. But you can always relock the bootloader if you want to keep warranty
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Re-locking should have no effect on warranty. It might however allow the use of pc companion again.
From the Sony developer website for unlocking bootloader
Technically Sony says this...
Notice the MAY void warranty. Not WILL or AUTOMATICALLY or ABSOLUTELY voids warranty.
~Jaramie
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People who have bl unlock allowed: NO
Will obvious need an unofficial way to unlock bl.
As far as I know, no news about that... unfortunately
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I don't understand.
I bought my ZL on Amazon.
This is a naked version not a version of an operator.
Yet he blocked bootloader.
I'm really disappointed: (
[email protected]ly said:
I don't understand.
I bought my ZL on Amazon.
This is a naked version not a version of an operator.
Yet he blocked bootloader.
I'm really disappointed: (
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Every bootloader is locked. What matters is whether its 'unlockable' or not. Does the bootloader unlock allowed say YES or NO in your case?
anirudh412 said:
Every bootloader is locked. What matters is whether its 'unlockable' or not. Does the bootloader unlock allowed say YES or NO in your case?
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Hmpf, just hit the wrong button.... wanted to quote you.
I got mine from amazon too, bootloader can be unlocked.
Sorry, I misspoke:
When I check my bootloader, I have the information that can not be unlocked: No Unlockable
It says : NO
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Sorry, I misspoke:
When I check my bootloader, I have the information that can not be unlocked: No Unlockable
It says : NO
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Again wrong button.... My thumbs are too big for 5"...
Did you root your phone? When rooting the value changes to NO, but when you flash the original ftf it returns to yes.
I got mine from amazon.de and it can be unlocked.
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Again wrong button.... My thumbs are too big for 5"...
Did you root your phone? When rooting the value changes to NO, but when you flash the original ftf it returns to yes.
I got mine from amazon.de and it can be unlocked.
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Yes my phone is root because I use Titanium Backup, My backup Pro, ...
That you say that if I I flash the original rom, I see YES ?
[email protected] said:
Yes my phone is root because I use Titanium Backup, My backup Pro, ...
That you say that if I I flash the original rom, I see YES ?
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Yes, Doomlord told so in his rooting thread, didnt't try it myself yet. But I'm confident!
sturmtruppler said:
Yes, Doomlord told so in his rooting thread, didnt't try it myself yet. But I'm confident!
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YES
Before root I have YES
Many thanks
[email protected] said:
YES
Before root I have YES
Many thanks
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To correct this, after rooting with locked BL, delete the file "libservicemenu.so" using a root explorer. U shall find it in: "data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib". I read about this fix on the XZ rooting thread and it works on my ZL :good:. Hope it works for u guys too.
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To correct this, after rooting with locked BL, delete the file "libservicemenu.so" using a root explorer. U shall find it in: "data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib". I read about this fix on the XZ rooting thread and it works on my ZL :good:. Hope it works for u guys too.
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Works - Thank you!!
Works
Thank you
Hey will unlocking the bootloader with the unlock tool void the "Hardware" warranty?
if you relock it, I think sony would know since you unlock it through their servers right?
coilbio said:
Hey will unlocking the bootloader with the unlock tool void the "Hardware" warranty?
if you relock it, I think sony would know since you unlock it through their servers right?
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I'm afraid, yes! I've read about sony refusing to honour warranty to many Xperia S users for repair of screen "yellow tint" issue owing to their unlocked BL status. Even if you relock the BL you still won't restore the sony DRM keys to the "TA" & that's probably how sony service guys know about unlocked BL status, of course beside the record on their website (regarding unlock code request).
Dpk1 said:
I'm afraid, yes! I've read about sony refusing to honour warranty to many Xperia S users for repair of screen "yellow tint" issue owing to their unlocked BL status. Even if you relock the BL you still won't restore the sony DRM keys to the "TA" & that's probably how sony service guys know about unlocked BL status, of course beside the record on their website (regarding unlock code request).
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I am pretty sure you can backup/restore the DRM keys. As for their official records though im not sure. You could always claim someone else did it lol.
My bootloader is unlockable White 6503 model from Germany
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 would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
No way, sorry.
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mentalghost said:
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
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You will never be able to unlock the bootloader on that phone, unless your carrier can give you some kind of code to change your unlock status (not sure this is even possible).
Rekoil said:
You will never be able to unlock the bootloader on that phone, unless your carrier can give you some kind of code to change your unlock status (not sure this is even possible).
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I can get the unlock code not a problem to unlock phone to any network. am already waiting for that from o2 so can use on any network but will this work or is it a septate code that is used for bootloader or somthing
mentalghost said:
I can get the unlock code not a problem to unlock phone to any network. am already waiting for that from o2 so can use on any network but will this work or is it a septate code that is used for bootloader or somthing
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The BL is different, if it came from O2 then chances are you cant unlock the BL.
So there is no chance? It worked with xperia arc and omnius. Costs about 15$, that would be ok. But will it work with our z1c in the near future? Or is it just "luck" to find an exploit?
reellamer said:
So there is no chance?
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NO.
XperienceD said:
NO.
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Well nothing is impossible, but it isn't likely as it requires a bootloader exploit. Realistically it isn't going to happen though, unless some smart people devote a lot of time to it. The most likely scenario (using test point to gain more software access) would require hardware tampering.
Hello Mentalghost,
Unfortunately there is no way to unlock the bootloader when the status is "No".
Have a great day, cheers!
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mentalghost said:
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
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MentalGhost, where did you purchase your phone? This phone isn't sold by any carriers in the USA, to the best of my knowledge, so the bootloader shouldn't be locked.
thatguy222 said:
MentalGhost, where did you purchase your phone? This phone isn't sold by any carriers in the USA, to the best of my knowledge, so the bootloader shouldn't be locked.
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Bought in UK where I am not in USA. Might take back to shop where bought from and see if got any others in lol
Or wait for locked bootloader versions or someone makes modded version with unlocked rom that is been modded like one where you install modded that is unlocked install and then can unlock bootloader did in xperia s I use to have was a modded rom that was originally saying bootloader unlock no and added new Base rom and then said bootloadr unlock yes maybe this will happen on this phone in time or locked bootloader kernels and rom come along
mentalghost said:
Bought in UK where I am not in USA. Might take back to shop where bought from and see if got any others in lol
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I'd recommend to anyone that is still able to return a Phone to do so because I think you'll find you'll be waiting a long time for a solution.
XperienceD said:
I'd recommend to anyone that is still able to return a Phone to do so because I think you'll find you'll be waiting a long time for a solution.
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Plus, there will be no solution. The reason why Xperia Arc S and other 2011 Xperias worked with testpoint method was because of that there was a big security flaw in the security of the testpoints nand access, but those flaws have been fixed in newer Xperias and newer 2011 Xperias also.
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Plus, there will be no solution.
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+1 It was coming to that realization that I sold my O2 locked Z after 6 months to buy an unbranded Z1 Compact. It worked out cheaper too spending hundreds of pounds up front for my Phone with the added bonus of having access to all of it.
What happens if you still follow the instructions on how to do it? I didn't check if it was allowed and I'm stuck in bootloop and I can't flash via flashtool,
tunnna said:
What happens if you still follow the instructions on how to do it? I didn't check if it was allowed and I'm stuck in bootloop and I can't flash via flashtool,
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See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704, power off the Phone and reflash.
XperienceD said:
See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704, power off the Phone and reflash.
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Yes I've tried it but flashtool gets stuck on processing loader. I waited over 10min with 0% progress on flashtool.
tunnna said:
I waited over 10min with 0% progress on flashtool.
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Once or twice?
XperienceD said:
Once or twice?
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thrice with different roms
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I can give you more info if you tell me what you need to know
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Once or twice?
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Ok solved... I had an old version of flashtool running... -.- :laugh: