Sony Ericsson plans to open the bootloader across the new range of Xperia Android smartphones. Whilst we wait for Sony Ericsson to provide the official details on how to do this, we thought we’d provide a quick guide on how to find out if your handset has the capability to have its bootloader unlocked.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/04/10/find-out-if-your-bootloader-can-be-unlocked-guide/
"Find out if your bootloader can be unlocked [Guide]
by XB on APRIL 10, 2011
in ANDROID,FIRMWARE,TIPS & TRICKS,XPERIA ARC,XPERIA NEO,XPERIA PLAY,XPERIA PRO"
..................as can be seen,this is not applicable to any of the older models like our minis for instance,however sad it might be!
perhaps we just need one people to use the opened bootloader, then all developer will use is as reference.
Hope so
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I really hope this is not a joke ..Please check this post. Looks like bootloader of X10 (so it should be similar for mini / mini pro / X8) is finally bypassed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12560171&postcount=840
Details are yet to be posted by zdzihu !
great news :b
F***!! X10 Bootloader its bypassed, oficially
see here it's not cuz april fools day
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12578251&postcount=849
PD: Owain you know what do yo have to do XD we all <3 u!
PD2: Not Literally
Finally about time.....
Does this mean custom kernel
chris... said:
Does this mean custom kernel
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For X10: Yes. For X10 mini/mini pro: Not Yet, maybe not at all.
So I can use a custom OS but I must use an SE kernel
the basics are the same , its based on kexec ...so if it works for X10 it will work for mini / mini pro as well (but might needs some modifications). And with this you can have a CUSTOM kernel (this is what was lacking so far - you did have a custom OS but due to kernel limitations of SE - not all the features were available to us - like no native teethering or FPS cap ) with CUSTOM OS.
But on X10 it needs a crash without reboot in an specific basebandversion to work. So its more complex then just trying the same on X10 mini pro, but not impossible, because it is now know how to go on after the crash.
currently its alpha state , so crash is not something to be bothered with. The way is known , so it wont be specific to big X10
Good luck hope you guys do manage to pull it off
Why cant they just make it simple
Do they realize easy to hack products are a huge bonus?
Because they fear easy to hack = easy to bypass sim locks etc etc, they fear for their relationship with the carriers as they are their "Business Partners".
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Easy similar unlock didn't hurt the sgs and Samsung too much either. The sgs is still selling well and it was unlocked few weeks after release...
Again, their have been numerous time myself and others have not bought a phone because of the sim lock feature.
Sadly SE does not see it that way. They said that on their blog release anyway. ( my last post, though not the same wording but similar meaning )
Well it looks like, Sony Mobile is continuing on its quest to be developer friendly. It has launched a beta version of its own flash tool. The software will allow you to stick standard Sony Mobile software on an Xperia phone that has its bootloader unlocked. The beta can be downloaded, but will only support a small number of phones initially.
Three phones are currently supported (Xperia S, Xperia arc and Xperia arc S).
Hello to the forum!
I'm still interested in rooting my Sony Xperia Z5 compact (it runs Android "Marshmallow" 6.0.1). Yesterday I read about two new vulnerabilities from which root access may be possible:
CVE-2016-2059 "Linux IPC router binding any port as a control port"
CVE-2016-2504 "Use after free due to race conditions in KGSL module"
These vulnerabilities seem to affect all devices equipped with Qualcomp chipsets and reside in the drivers for those - if I've got the descriptions right (and my Sony Xperia Z5 compact with its Android 6.0.1 is vulnerable to them).
Because I'm not a programmer or experienced lets say "security tester" [emoji6] (to avoid the word "hacker"), I ask those "rooting heros" and "rooting popes" if it is possible to exploit these vulnerabilities so that a root can be done without unlocking the boot loader and therefore preserving DRM and other exclusive hihlight of that smartphone?
Regards from Germany
"klausstoertebeker"
root can be done without unlocking the boot loader
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To the best of my knowledge, no. See FAQ #1
Before this tool was developed, indeed rooting means losing your DRM. However, with that tool, you can backup your DRM, so the concern with unlocking the bootloader for root is now moot.
What are the chances that this device will get TWRP and Root?
Not that I know... But this seems to be the best android tablet around now considering the price. Furthermore, its born with Android 8, which means it will be treple enabled thus the adaption of vanilla Android or others should be easier. Likewise, this should also improve security patches. I hope that someone will bring it.
Any progress of Rooting the HUAWEI MediaPad M5?
I want to buy it cuz my old Pixel C is sadly broken, but I wanna wait till it gots Root and Custom ROM:
@Marcopoloy13 I am in a similar situation as I would like to retire my old Nexus 7 (2012) and I am quite optimistic that TWRP will be available quite soon, as there is a device tree for the Honor 9 available and the Mediapad M5 sports the same SoC ...
As I am receiving my Huawei Mediapad M5 PRO next week, I wanted to look for root ... Is Huawei known to make a fuzz about root in case of sending it in for repairs etc. (I have a Samsung-past, friends of mine had issues with their support due to root ... ) ?
I am very new to Rooting, i just want to get linux deploy on this tab to install Debian. I have unlocked the bootloader the rooting is very hard.... i have no clue to what i am doing and was following the guide on this awesome forum but the imaging and so forth is not somthing i understand.
i have the CMR-w09 (non pro)
Unlock the bootloader?
How did you unlock the bootloader? I tried the “Huawei unlocking page" mentioned at Kingoapps website, but it didn't find anything about unlocking or bootloaders.
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I am very new to Rooting, i just want to get linux deploy on this tab to install Debian. I have unlocked the bootloader the rooting is very hard.... i have no clue to what i am doing and was following the guide on this awesome forum but the imaging and so forth is not somthing i understand.
i have the CMR-w09 (non pro)
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jkaltes said:
How did you unlock the bootloader? I tried the “Huawei unlocking page" mentioned
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For any WIFI only device, contact Huwaei via Phone (they rarely answer mails, so dont write one), explain the problem using their site (WIFI only device, therefore no IMEI etc), provide them your tablets serial number and let them send the unlock code via mail to you. Takes usually two business days until you have the unlock code.
Hello anyone, I am the new comer of the XDA. Nice to meet you here. Let move on to my questions.
I have a HK version Xperia 1 III(XQ-BC72), and I love the device.
However after I received and upgraded to Android 12(61.1.A.1.149), the nightmare comes.
There are bugs on Android 12 and I does not like the UI and some of UI interaction logic.
It makes me so upset and very regret it.
So that I have an idea to downgrade the firmware from Android 12(61.1.A.1.149) to Android 11(61.0.A.23.20).
I already seen the "How to Guide" to know how to unlock and relock the bootloader, and flashing the firmware so on.
But I still some question here. Hope someone can answer...
1. DRM things
While unlock the bootloader, DRM will gone.
But relock the bootloader and using Xperia Companion to repair, most of the DRM may come back that I know.
However, using Xperia Companion to repair will update to latest firmware.
So, is there anyway to get back the DRM without using Xperia Companion?
(Or, does Xperia Companion repair is the only way can get back some of DRM keys?)
It is good if the DRM key can back.
2. Exclusive Functions
Does unlock and relock the bootloader will cause some function loss?
The Xperia smartphone have a Trim Area(TA) that I know. If the TA is missing, some functions will be loss.
I know Xperia 2021 device does not have hardware function loss after unlock. But how about the exclusive function such as Dolby, DSEE, Creator display mode?
I does not want there are any function loss, include exclusive function.
I know unlock the device may void my warranty, so on I will not unlock my device and take this action before my warranty is over.
Even through I does not have a plan to start it yet, but It is still good to know everything before get started.
Hope someone can answer the question, thanks.
You do realize that if you "downgrade" that you will no longer receive OTA security updates?
Best thing to do is get used to 12. Learn it and after a few days you will not even notice the difference.
Either that or try and find a custom ROM that will receive updates like LineageOS.
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jaseman said:
You do realize that if you "downgrade" that you will no longer receive OTA security updates?
Best thing to do is get used to 12. Learn it and after a few days you will not even notice the difference.
Either that or try and find a custom ROM that will receive updates like LineageOS.
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Android 12 on xperia have some big issue, for example the latest android 12 version on Xperia 1 II will never play 4k HDR video. If it's only about the UI i agree with you but right now there are same broken features
JaxkyYeung said:
Hello anyone, I am the new comer of the XDA. Nice to meet you here. Let move on to my questions.
I have a HK version Xperia 1 III(XQ-BC72), and I love the device.
However after I received and upgraded to Android 12(61.1.A.1.149), the nightmare comes.
There are bugs on Android 12 and I does not like the UI and some of UI interaction logic.
It makes me so upset and very regret it.
So that I have an idea to downgrade the firmware from Android 12(61.1.A.1.149) to Android 11(61.0.A.23.20).
I already seen the "How to Guide" to know how to unlock and relock the bootloader, and flashing the firmware so on.
But I still some question here. Hope someone can answer...
1. DRM things
While unlock the bootloader, DRM will gone.
But relock the bootloader and using Xperia Companion to repair, most of the DRM may come back that I know.
However, using Xperia Companion to repair will update to latest firmware.
So, is there anyway to get back the DRM without using Xperia Companion?
(Or, does Xperia Companion repair is the only way can get back some of DRM keys?)
It is good if the DRM key can back.
2. Exclusive Functions
Does unlock and relock the bootloader will cause some function loss?
The Xperia smartphone have a Trim Area(TA) that I know. If the TA is missing, some functions will be loss.
I know Xperia 2021 device does not have hardware function loss after unlock. But how about the exclusive function such as Dolby, DSEE, Creator display mode?
I does not want there are any function loss, include exclusive function.
I know unlock the device may void my warranty, so on I will not unlock my device and take this action before my warranty is over.
Even through I does not have a plan to start it yet, but It is still good to know everything before get started.
Hope someone can answer the question, thanks.
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I hope i'm not saying a wrong thing but with newflasher you can flash any official firmware (even older) without unlocking bootloader
jaseman said:
You do realize that if you "downgrade" that you will no longer receive OTA security updates?
Best thing to do is get used to 12. Learn it and after a few days you will not even notice the difference.
Either that or try and find a custom ROM that will receive updates like LineageOS.
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Looking for the best Android custom ROMs based on Android 10, 11, 12, or 13? Here are 15 best custom ROMs for Android you can use in 2023.
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I know what I am doing here, that why I am asking for it.
I love stock Android and Sony function so that I choose Xperia.
If Android 12 is a great update, I don't mind it, even I can continue to stay in Android 12.
Android 12 changes some UI logic and UI design, I can try and learn with no problem.
But Android 12 is very buggy, it such a pain. That even worse than Android 11.
That is the main reason that I want to rollback my device system to Android 11.
Evil_Sephiroth said:
I hope i'm not saying a wrong thing but with newflasher you can flash any official firmware (even older) without unlocking bootloader
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Nope, I tried to flash the older firmware without unlocking the bootloader.
But it failed, a bootloop appear. Because the Android Rollback Protection is here.
I just do some research here, it need to unlock the bootloader to reset the vbmeta rollback index to 0 for flashing older firmware.
Seem unlock the bootloader is the major step to downgrade the system.
JaxkyYeung said:
1. DRM things
While unlock the bootloader, DRM will gone.
But relock the bootloader and using Xperia Companion to repair, most of the DRM may come back that I know.
However, using Xperia Companion to repair will update to latest firmware.
So, is there anyway to get back the DRM without using Xperia Companion?
(Or, does Xperia Companion repair is the only way can get back some of DRM keys?)
It is good if the DRM key can back.
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This is exactly what I would like to know as well. Is there a way to downgrade, then re-lock the bootloader and get the DRM restored as described here while keeping the old version?
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