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How to check bootloader Status ???

My xperia zl rooting status says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, but I want to know how to check the status of the bootloader is it locked or unlocked. is there anyway to do it.

mackien95 said:
My xperia zl rooting status says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, but I want to know how to check the status of the bootloader is it locked or unlocked. is there anyway to do it.
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There is nothing in the service menu that says that my bootloader is unlocked, it only says that I'm allowed to unlock it, I bought this phone from someone but I don't know if he unlocked the bootloader or not. I still can't find how to check it.

mackien95 said:
There is nothing in the service menu that says that my bootloader is unlocked, it only says that I'm allowed to unlock it, I bought this phone from someone but I don't know if he unlocked the bootloader or not. I still can't find how to check it.
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that means theat its locked otherwise it would show "unlocked"!

bhavstech said:
that means theat its locked otherwise it would show "unlocked"!
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Thanks for clarifying this.

Thanks for making this thread

unlock bootloader on unlock allowed no

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.

devstaff said:
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

XperienceD said:
Once or twice?
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Ok solved... I had an old version of flashtool running... -.- :laugh:

[Q] How to unlock the bootloader?

I'm getting my T-MO G3 returned soon and would like to unlock the bootloader asap but I'm not exactly sure how. Is it just FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or is there something else?

Boot loader is not locked

3UR0TR45H said:
I'm getting my T-MO G3 returned soon and would like to unlock the bootloader asap but I'm not exactly sure how. Is it just FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or is there something else?
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whats the need for urgency ? there isnt a recovery even released yet.

wavrunrx said:
whats the need for urgency ? there isnt a recovery even released yet.
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Whenever I've unlocked a bootloader, it wipes the device. I'd rather do that before I set it up with my apps and accounts.

BACARDILIMON said:
Boot loader is not locked
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Correct me if I am wrong but every phone comes with a locked bootloader even the nexus line you need to unlock. We really need to stop calling encrypted bootloaders locked. So this phone isn't encrypted but surely it is locked.

Our G3 is the only one that's unlocked.

rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked

mgbotoe said:
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
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I'm confused I have an note 3 verizon. I am trading in my note 3 becaues of lock down bootloaders. will the G3 be easier to unlock? I have been reading that T moblie is the only one that comes unlocked.... Hmmm need some help befoere I jump Thanks

Guys. There is a difference between unlocked and unlockable. This being unlocked means there's nothing really to do. That's why it's so unusual.

mgbotoe said:
rumor has it tmobile g3 isn't locked
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I believe It's unlocked. Rooted with twrp

Unlocked, just rooted and installed twrp, nothing else to do about it.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/root-twrp-root-twrp-tmo-lg-g3-t2821005
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How to install CM11 on LT28AT

I just purchased one LT28AT(Sony Ion) from ebay and the seller unlocked it from AT&T for me. Now I am a T-mobile user. Since this phone is still running ICS, I have been trying to install CM11 on it but no luck. I was told that I need to root the phone first and then you are able to install a CM11 rom. I searched all threads here and googled related report. It seems no way to unlock this phone. However, I did see some people installed CM11 on their LT28AT and they also uploaded the videos on Youtube.

Any suggestion or feedback would be appreciated.

cenbit said:
Any suggestion or feedback would be appreciated.
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Even though Your phone is sim unlocked, You need to check if the bootloader is unlock able, then only You can install cm11. Google how to check if bootloader is unlock able.

Mirhawk said:
Even though Your phone is sim unlocked, You need to check if the bootloader is unlock able, then only You can install cm11. Google how to check if bootloader is unlock able.
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Thanks for your reply. I just checked the configuration and the "Bootloader unlock allowed" shows NO. Does that mean this phone can not be unlocked?

cenbit said:
Thanks for your reply. I just checked the configuration and the "Bootloader unlock allowed" shows NO. Does that mean this phone can not be unlocked?
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Unfortunately no, You can't unlock Your bootloader.

Verizon version - no OEM unlock ?

The flag does not exist at all in developer options.
Does this mean verizon version bootloader is not unlockable? (Locked down)

machx1111 said:
The flag does not exist at all in developer options.
Does this mean verizon version bootloader is not unlockable? (Locked down)
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Here try this link https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/ it should be the same process!

N1NJATH3ORY said:
Here try this link https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...y-s9-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/ it should be the same process!
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Thanks! I found something similar last night on a different site and it didn't seem to work. Later I will try factory reset + this procedure.
I know Verizon locks down the bootloader on the Pixels they sell... Hopefully not the same with their tablets!

Sorry to break it to you but the Verizon Galaxy Tab S4 has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. Pretty much any device you get on Verizon, you can expect to be locked down.

tomiga said:
Sorry to break it to you but the Verizon Galaxy Tab S4 has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. Pretty much any device you get on Verizon, you can expect to be locked down.
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Thanks for confirming! Back this thing goes...