I would like to buy XA1 and root it like I always do on other phones, but i'm curious about what happened of you unlock bootloader on XA1.
Does XA1 lose some functionality when bootloader is unlocked, like Z devices?
Yes. DRM gets wiped out once you unlock bootloader. The Camera loses some functionality.
Oh darn I just found a thread about it and it seems they haven't found root exploit yet
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Hello! If i unlock my bootloader on my xperia neo and then lock it again will i lose my warranty?(i want to root my phone and seems that OTA update is not working so i want to try the method wich implies unlocking the bootloader)Thanks in advance!
Yes you will, unlocking bootloader deletes DRM certificates so even if you relock, sony will be able to tell i beleve the payed method of bootloader unlock does not delete the certificates though
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Hello.
To root your phone you just have to downgrade to a 2.3.2 rom with wotanclient, root with gingerbreak and do an OTA update (no danger during the update as long as your bootloader is locked)
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Yes you will, unlocking bootloader deletes DRM certificates so even if you relock, sony will be able to tell i beleve the payed method of bootloader unlock does not delete the certificates though
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Is DRM keys the only big issue? If so, I can see that that can be worked around. I asked Sony about this today and they said that a lot of issues they see with their phones are as a result of modding, so if the BL is unlocked, you lose your warranty. I don't want to ruin a 2 year warranty on new phone. Yet, as Doomlord pointed out, Sony offered users to test the ICS which involved BL unlock...I'm confused.
I have a ZL, it's NOT my daily driver (my Z1 is), and it is carrier unlocked but the Bootloader is locked.
The phone itself was IMEI Blacklisted as I bought it off Kijiji, and the original owner tried to blackmail me out of additional money months after purchase. I let him blacklist it, then went and bought a Z1. I want to use my ZL as a testing platform for ROMs and Kernels and customizations and what not.
Problem is the ZL's Bootloader is locked, and I can't flash the custom ROMs and Kernels (as is my understanding of unlocked bootloaders).
Is there any way to forcibly unlock a bootloader?
The ZL is currently rooted on 4.3, with XZDR. I have long since recovered any data and stuff on it and am not afraid to wipe it multiple times or anything.
Let me know please
There used to be an exploit called Test-point for 2011 Sony Ericssons.
However, it doesn't exist for current Sonys.
Sorry to say but your bootloader will remain LOCKED till someone finds an exploit.
Hi guys, I am considering purchasing Z3C and it would be my first Sony phone, but I am hesitant because I read that in order to root it, you have to unlock its bootloader which will lead to loss of DMR keys and degrading camera output quality.
How does rooting work for Z1C? Is it possible to root without unlocking bootloader and losing DMR keys? Should I go for Z3C and hope that it will be possible in future?
In z1c you can easly root without unlocking bootloader. You need unlock bootloader if you want to have cm roms or aosp or have other kernel than stock. Z3c should have this option in future. In z1c you can backup your ta partition and always you can relock your bootloader
with the Verizon version of the moto z play, the bootloader can not be unlocked. has anyone tried to work around it and still be able to root with the locked bootloader? i know with past Verizon phones I've had there were always bootstraps available to set up and still be able to have root but with a locked bootloader.
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with the Verizon version of the moto z play, the bootloader can not be unlocked. has anyone tried to work around it and still be able to root with the locked bootloader? i know with past Verizon phones I've had there were always bootstraps available to set up and still be able to have root but with a locked bootloader.
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Easy answer NO
Hi,
I'm really interested in buying the new Z2 play, however I've noticed that unlocking bootloader means loosing the warranty.
So, is there a way to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader?
No. Probably never will be.
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I remember that there were some tools for Samsung mobiles like Towelroot which rooted the phone without triggering knox/unlocking bootloader.
It could be also useful to relock the bootloader and find a way to hidden the boot notification of unlocked device.
Valeriuz said:
I remember that there were some tools for Samsung mobiles like Towelroot which rooted the phone without triggering knox/unlocking bootloader.
It could be also useful to relock the bootloader and find a way to hidden the boot notification of unlocked device.
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Towelroot is a very old exploit, and newer protection measures along with FRP make it extremely difficult if not possible at this point to unlock/relock the bootloader from Android itself.
Besides, I'm fairly sure Moto service centers will still take your phone regardless of the bootloader status given that it is a defect that is unrelated to the user (ie: ghost touches, screen burn, etc.).