On the XDA newspost it says that the bootloader unlock is universal and doesn't require a specific firmware, but the linked thread with the tutorial says it requires android 10 so im a bit confused.
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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.
Not sure exactly where to post this as your forums are very American Carrier focused so I just went with model number.
I am just entering the world of rooting Android phones etc. so forgive my noob-osity but am eager to learn after realising this carrier phone really isn't MY phone.
I am wanting to use Chainfire's CF-AutoRoot to get root access on my Australian Vodafone GT-N7105T device however his instructions make very clear that the device will be bricked if I do not unlock the bootloader. I cannot seem to find a method of unlocking the bootloader for this specific device. Can anyone help with this?
Also just in general, some Rooting methods I have read about don't seem to "require" unlocking the bootloader or maybe haven't mentioned that it is part of the process.
Is unlocking the bootloader something that needs to be done ALWAYS when you root? I thought that unlocking the bootloader was only required if you wanted to flash custom ROMs and that having a locked bootloader did not prevent some rooting methods? If that is the case then I'm confused as to why Chainfire's CF-AutoRoot needs an unlocked bootloader as it's purpose is to leave everything stock?
Thanks for your assistance.
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
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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...
For the past 5 hours I've been scrawling through forum posts and google search results trying to simply find a way to root my device. I use my phone for PC repair A LOT and not having DriveDroid is a massive hinderance.
I finally found that I need to unlock my boot loader before I can root. So I did exactly what the forum post said.
1. Download Unlock tool (ZE551KL)
2. Enable Unknown APKs
3. Move tool to phone
4. Install and run
5. Go through all checkboxes and agree and continue.
Then the app gives me the error message in the title.
"Unfortunately, Device Unlock Tool has stopped working."
Device information:
Model number
ASUS_Z00TD
Android version
6.0.1
Android security patch level
June 1, 2016
Build number
WW_user_21.40.1220.1708
I guess my question is just that. Is there any way to unlock and root this phone? Currently, it's been factory reset and is unlock SIM-wise, but that's it.
TIA.
I just realized that update 1708 wasn't available for the ZE551KL but was for the ZE550KL. The person I bought the phone off somehow got 1708 on the ZE551KL?
You can't unlock 6.0 at this point downgrade and unlock
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Does anyone know which framework supports the unlock device tool?
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You can't unlock 6.0 at this point downgrade and unlock
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From here, it says that CM nightly builds need MM firmware. Meaning downgrading isn't an option. What do we do about that? thanks :good:
I'm confused with this conflicting information. The news post says the bootloader unlock is univeral but the guide says that it requires Android 10 (which I cant get to due to ATT stupid update system).
If I follow the unlock bootloader guide on Android 9 will it bootloop my device?
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I'm confused with this conflicting information. The news post says the bootloader unlock is univeral but the guide says that it requires Android 10 (which I cant get to due to ATT stupid update system).
If I follow the unlock bootloader guide on Android 9 will it bootloop my device?
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It does not require a10. It seems that when the person that wrote that guide had only tried it with a10, and thus, erring on the safe side, didn't want to say it worked with other versions not having tested it.