Update: As of 29th April 2013, Relock bootloader file has been downloaded 80494 times!
As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Flash with FlashTool.
DRM can't be restored!
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
Feel free to donate if this helped you
Update:
If you unlocked your phone with SEtool/Omnius - any testpoint unlock solution - YOU CAN NOT RELOCK BOOTLOADER! IT'S PATCHED SO IT APPEARS LOCKED TO SE, BUT ACCEPTS UNSIGNED IMAGES VIA FASTBOOT! SO STOP ASKING ABOUT IT, AND STOP TRYING.
Also, there seems to be problem with Verizon Plays, usually this doesn't work for them, when unlocked via fastboot.
Enjoy
Good work man.
Gonna test it tomorrow to get my original firmware.
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Anyone who downloaded and it failed... try again, this is fixed release.
Blagus, you're melting my brain with these releases, man! We can barely keep up!
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for your work in this community!
Do you think that the trick to locking and unlocking CDMA is similar?
I'll see what I can do as soon as I get the device! With this trick I don't have to worry about one-shot opportunity!
Will try it out, I am not able to flash a custom kernel or anything with a locked bootloader right?
thomassafca said:
Will try it out, I am not able to flash a custom kernel or anything with a locked bootloader right?
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Yes, and you can unlock again with same unlock key (yes, I'm back here, couldn't sleep )
Where is my "Blagus" userbar!?
Awesome work!
Blagus said:
Yes, and you can unlock again with same unlock key (yes, I'm back here, couldn't sleep )
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Ok thanks!
Lol that's what I thought! xD
Blagus, you are the man!
A few questions for you, but you don't have to answer if you don't want to :
1. What age are you (You seem very experienced)
2. When did you start coding and the likes
3. How did you get into this (I would like to start{have 2 years of coding under my belt, but lots more to learn still})
Blagus said:
As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
Enjoy
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Thanks matey, just come across this thread, and want to try this at home, just a quick question, what exactly is contained, in the download link above, is it something we have to flash, or is it just a key, we have to input, in order to re lock bootloader, or all instructions are in the above download link? Thanks?
marvi0 said:
Thanks matey, just come across this thread, and want to try this at home, just a quick question, what exactly is contained, in the download link above, is it something we have to flash, or is it just a key, we have to input, in order to re lock bootloader, or all instructions are in the above download link? Thanks?
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Flash with FlashTool.
Nhialor said:
Blagus, you are the man!
A few questions for you, but you don't have to answer if you don't want to :
1. What age are you (You seem very experienced)
2. When did you start coding and the likes
3. How did you get into this (I would like to start{have 2 years of coding under my belt, but lots more to learn still})
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1. 16 in July, next month
2. I was always interested in programming and stuff, even before I had internet (2004 or 2005), I found Dev-C++ and I was making new programs by copying parts of source codes of example apps included
3. I got into SE game two and half years ago when I was googling sony ericsson free unlock. I found akshayy.com site where I started with patching and flashing. Later I got knowledge about GDFS and TA from forums, I was experimenting with my K530, and so on... Then I found Omnius team and started cooperating......
Talk about mad skills...
can also confirm OTA update worked for me after using this:
1: relocked bootloader
2: downgraded and used gingerbreak
3: updated via OTA
All fine.. well done Blagus
waz000000 said:
can also confirm OTA update worked for me after using this:
1: relocked bootloader
2: downgraded and used gingerbreak
3: updated via OTA
All fine.. well done Blagus
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Is the Like button in the mediaplayer working?
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Sorry, just saw what Blagus added to the first post
waz000000 said:
can also confirm OTA update worked for me after using this:
1: relocked bootloader
2: downgraded and used gingerbreak
3: updated via OTA
All fine.. well done Blagus
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Will this trick somehow help with getting the radio back?
haydarm said:
Will this trick somehow help with getting the radio back?
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No, since fastboot is still not enabled with this. However, this will most probably come in handy for such phones once fastboot is re-enabled since during unlock, security zone is kind of reset - new sim-unlocked one is calculated.
Does this fix TrackID?
Can I try to use this method on my bricked phone (get worse by used the patch "perset.ta as simlock.ta flashing")?
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We can no longer unlock your bootloader with codes. Please do not ask me or ash for bootloader unlock codes. We can not help you.
This thread is now here for historical purposes representing times when people were free to do what they wanted with their devices. Fsck yourself with a rake, Verizon.
The bootloader has been unlocked. Let's get our freaking root on.
Disclaimer: Read through these instructions in their entirety. If these don't make sense to you, you do not need to be rooting your phone. Nobody here has the time required to teach you how to use cmd in Windows. We will not baby step you through how to use ClockworkMod Recovery. Root is not a mythical land with fairies and unicorns where nothing ever goes bad. If you don't know how to properly install a driver in Windows, you probably don't need an Android device to begin with, let alone a rooted one.
These instructions are intentionally left vague. Do your research on these terms. Understand what you are doing before you do it.
tldr: if you fsck your phone up, it's on you and only you.
Easy Way (YRMV!)
This is by far the easiest method. You will have to read between the lines here. I will not detail all the steps. Please record your experiences in this thread and let me know how it all goes! We're all still learning. This is basically copied from Bin4ry's CWMR Thread so thanks go to him! The easy steps below assume a lot of basic knowledge steps. Like unlocking the bootloader. If you're unsure of what to do, you probably shouldn't be doing it.
Download the CWM recovery from multiupload
Boot off of that file (DO NOT FLASH): fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img
Copy this to your memory card and flash it with the booted recovery
Reboot and test root
Second Method: Advanced User Instructions
Unlock your bootloader. Check out Ash's thread: thread
Download Doom's all in one kernel from here
Use fastboot to "hot boot" the kernel: fastboot boot boot.img
Your phone may or may not boot. It doesn't matter. Let it be for a while, then power it off.
Doom's kernel will have rooted your stock system.
If You're On A Mac...
Or maybe just need some general help with some more detailed insturctions than are labeled here, check out the awesome post that Cubsfan3493 made for everyone. He's even got a downloadable PDF with pictures. Go give him some thanks at his post!
Is the R800x running 2.3.2 or 2.3.3. There's reports that Gingerbreak and alternatives are no longer working in 2.3.3.
It's running 2.3.2 right now. OTA updates say its up to date. I'm trying to figure out if I'm just having a generic issue with the breaks (like memory cards for example) or if Verizon maybe patched the exploit in their 2.3.2 build.
I have tried pretty much everything as well, I really hope some dev's start to pop their noises in here as I am a bit sad about the activity so far
I've been trying to root mine as well. The discussion I've been having is in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097856
I'll keep an eye on both threads, but I have had no luck so far.
I'm guessing it's something they fixed in the final Verizon build before release. Curious... What's your build #? Mine is 3.0.A.2.184.
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axiomjunglist said:
I'm guessing it's something they fixed in the final Verizon build before release. Curious... What's your build #? Mine is 3.0.A.2.184.
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Yes i think verizon fixed the exploit gingerbreak uses before releasing the handset in the usa. When i was on build number 3.0.A.2.184 (uk xplay R800i) it rooted in like 30 seconds.
But in the new update 3.0.1.A.0.145 the exploit has been fixed. So all devices around the world have been left unrootable (for now ) the devs will figure away out.
I think the uk version 2.3.3 build 3.0.1.A.0.145 has been rooted (for unlocked bootladers) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098736 So if your bootloader is unlocked soon it maybe possible. If its locked your stuck waiting with the rest of us for a rooting method on locked devices.
I saw you updated from another post, did you lose root access after the update?
Sent from my R800a using XDA App
axiomjunglist said:
I'm guessing it's something they fixed in the final Verizon build before release. Curious... What's your build #? Mine is 3.0.A.2.184.
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build number - 3.0.E.2.89
A shame they didn't let us all have unlocked bootloaders.
axiomjunglist said:
I saw you updated from another post, did you lose root access after the update?
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Yes i did. But the fixes added in the update are worth loosing root, for the time being . Being unable to root only applies to people with a locked bootloader. But im guessing devs from the arc and play forum are possibly looking for ways to root with a locked bootloader
Yeah I have the option to unlock my bootloader but don't want to just yet. I'll hold off on the update until a new version of gingerbreak arrives
Sent from my R800a using XDA App
For the record, it seems like the bootloader is unlockable on the R800x. Fastboot is totally accessible by the same means and the oem unlock command is recognized, the phone is responsive, it's just looking for a key, the same as the GSM counterpart. The only difference is that the Verizon version doesn't have an IMEI (or does it.... since it does have a sim card slot....), just an ESN. So obviously you can't obtain an unlock key from this number.
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For the record, it seems like the bootloader is unlockable on the R800x. Fastboot is totally accessible by the same means and the oem unlock command is recognized, the phone is responsive, it's just looking for a key, the same as the GSM counterpart. The only difference is that the Verizon version doesn't have an IMEI (or does it.... since it does have a sim card slot....), just an ESN. So obviously you can't obtain an unlock key from this number.
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Wonder if you pop a pre-paid SIM in the slot (or try a friend's AT&T/T-Mobile SIM) and disabled the CDMA radio if you could get an IMEI to pop up on the keypad using *#06#. Might work? I have no clue... and you'd still have to send it to SE and hope they clear it.
I have a few SIMs here that I could try. Ill see what I come up with in a little bit. My gut is telling me that Verizon probably has the SIM slot firmware disabled. Thats only because they havn't officially mentioned it anywhere. In fact, the slot itself is actually hidden by a piece of plastic that you have to remove. One wouldnt have any idea it was there unless you were looking for it and even then you feel like you're breaking your phone to access it.
I also considered hooking it up to QPST to see if it would grab some serial numbers out of the device. Can anyone confirm if this is a qualcomm chip inside the phone?
I just tried a T-mo and an AT&T SIM, neither give me any sort of insertion notification or acknowledgement that they are present. So I'd say the slot is firmware disabled. But it should still have an IMEI, right? That would be programmed by Qualcomm out of the factory before Ericsson would have even installed it. Or am I taking crazy pills?
do a ADB devices on your phone it gives what I think is a IMEI number and if you put the first 14 in on sony's site it gives you a unlock code, i am to much of a wussy to try it tho lol.
b00sted said:
do a ADB devices on your phone it gives what I think is a IMEI number and if you put the first 14 in on sony's site it gives you a unlock code, i am to much of a wussy to try it tho lol.
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more than willing to be take a chance on mine. i ran adb devices. got code. first 14 digits (minus the b) sent to sony and got an unlock code.
next steps i'm confused on. how do i boot to fastboot mode? i tried holding menu key and inserting usb... didnt' seem to do anything...
ran
9. In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
and it did nothing just sat there (waiting for device).
Is there an indication you are in fastboot mode? should 0fce be different on our phones? any ideas?
EDIT: its hold search, not menu, got it to fastboot mode and got response.. trying now. will post results
EDIT 2 : and fail.
ace518 said:
more than willing to be take a chance on mine. i ran adb devices. got code. first 14 digits (minus the b) sent to sony and got an unlock code.
next steps i'm confused on. how do i boot to fastboot mode? i tried holding menu key and inserting usb... didnt' seem to do anything...
ran
9. In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
and it did nothing just sat there (waiting for device).
Is there an indication you are in fastboot mode? should 0fce be different on our phones? any ideas?
EDIT: its hold search, not menu, got it to fastboot mode and got response.. trying now. will post results
EDIT 2 : and fail.
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ya I just tried too and fail :/ #sadpanda
Neither the adb devices nor the fastboot devices codes have anything to do with the IMEI number.
Enviado desde mi R800i usando Tapatalk
I am willing to donate towards the first person that can get root and CWM on this!
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
Sieth said:
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
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Wow, that's a long guide. Is the main/only reason to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms (can't this be done with just root access?).
I have root, but don't really wish to install custom roms. I don't have the bootloader unlocked, but I know it can be unlocked
why to unlock bootloader?
why to unlock bootloader?
1. u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2. u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
3. Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Best guide I found online. Thanks!
suleiman.aql said:
Best guide I found online. Thanks!
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I think it would be wise to mention not to forget to backup TA partition with DRM keys before bootloader unlock.
Thank you very much. This tutorial covered all the issues I ran into so I knew what to do.
Btw, the .bat for allowing unsigned drivers doesn't work on Windows 8. A quick google search helped me but maybe you might want to add that to your tutorial for other, less techy users.
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I think it would be wise to mention not to forget to backup TA partition with DRM keys before bootloader unlock.
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Wish I saw this post earlier. Oh well.
its not asking me for the driver at step 14, anyone have suggestions on what to do
Sieth said:
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
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Thank you so much, you saved my bricked tablet!
I won't go into details but I really messed up and this saved me, I would hit that thanks button a million times if I could!
any help
Hi all I have the lte tablet z. When I go to the service menu I can see it cant be unlocked. Dose that mean I cant root it to put a custom recoveryand custom Rom on it. Sorry to sound noob
abbo76 said:
Hi all I have the lte tablet z. When I go to the service menu I can see it cant be unlocked. Dose that mean I cant root it to put a custom recoveryand custom Rom on it. Sorry to sound noob
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if your bootloader can't be unlocked it means that you can root your device, but won't be able to install any custom firmware. But you can install XZDR recovery.
Once you get the bootloader unlocked what is the root method? Also, is there a different process for flashing roms?
kuhl_man said:
Once you get the bootloader unlocked what is the root method? Also, is there a different process for flashing roms?
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to root device you don't have to unlock bootloader. Unlocking is for installing custom ROMs.
That I understand. Thank you. I was asking since i already unlocked the bootloader and am unrooted. What is the process to gain root at this point?
kuhl_man said:
That I understand. Thank you. I was asking since i already unlocked the bootloader and am unrooted. What is the process to gain root at this point?
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flash or hotboot kernel (or flash recovery to FOTA partition) with recovery and flash SuperSU from it.
Wow bro u just copy my work from htcmania this is the link
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=706381 is easy thrue just delete my Spanish traduction and look for the date I make it in 2013 bro very nice copy and paste from my work only u just delete my spanish
unlock bootloader on SGP312
Hi
any reason why after following all step to unlock the bootloader on my SGP312 I get lock in a boot loop.........
As soon as the boot animation start it freeze and the tab reboot........
Fastboot command work after Fastboot -i............... the PC show the amount of second........
I got my number from Sony to unlock...
Curiosity...........
Thanks.......
MikeViller said:
Hi
any reason why after following all step to unlock the bootloader on my SGP312 I get lock in a boot loop.........
As soon as the boot animation start it freeze and the tab reboot........
Fastboot command work after Fastboot -i............... the PC show the amount of second........
I got my number from Sony to unlock...
Curiosity...........
Thanks.......
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Bro if u fallow my link in htcmania is really good is working but this guy copy my work just follow the instructions in my link many users of htcmania unlock the bootloader of the tablet
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Sieth said:
When unlocking the bootloader for the tablet Z i xperienced some problems.
So I made a more extensive guide than the one from Sony
You can find it Here
Greetings!
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I don't say thank you for your copy, this is u steal my work u don't deserve nothing soon I will post my work from htcmania here
Don't suppose anyone can help please. I am trying to unlock my bootloader. I have successfully connected to my computer by fastboot and everything is recognised and looks to be fine right up until I put the unlock command in and I get this error.
c:\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
CB5A1WYECJ fastboot
c:\sdk\platform-tools>>fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xFBCD6A2B26CB8F88
'-i' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
c:\sdk\platform-tools>
its now starting to drive me crazy. Thanks very much in advance
kingguff said:
Don't suppose anyone can help please. I am trying to unlock my bootloader. I have successfully connected to my computer by fastboot and everything is recognised and looks to be fine right up until I put the unlock command in and I get this error.
its now starting to drive me crazy. Thanks very much in advance
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Use Flashtool. It can automatically unlock bootloader. Only unlock code 0xFBCD6A2B26CB8F88 is needed.
Cant figure out which file to replace and where it is. Can get my tab to recognize in adb devices mode but nothing is coming up when i type fastboot devices in adb. It is not recognized. I am stuck. Any help will be appreciated. I have got unlock code and the usb inf file but no light further.
RELOCK BOOTLOADER INSTRUCTIONS
If you want to update through sony's service, we must relock BOOTLOADER for it, this article will guide you want to go back to the original
1./ Download C68XX: http://yadi.sk/d/uxZBDZ_SKyGrN
2./ Unzip copy the path "C: \ FlashTool \ devices"
3./ Open FlashTool.exe click BLU (turn off phone 30 seconds volum button and plug usb) finished it will show up for you including IMEI relocker table and bootloader unlocker key
4./ Click on the button a few seconds after the completion relocker
Now you can update directly through Sony's servcie. :good:
bad english, hope you understanding
This guide will help for many people !
anyone tested yet ?
Safar_Ibrahim said:
anyone tested yet ?
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Work 100%, test ok
hoaianh2007 said:
Work 100%, test ok
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Does restoring this mean it appears unrooted to Sony for warranty purposes ?
will this allow us to get X-reality back also?
p.s. the download link doesn't work
Zuber said:
Does restoring this mean it appears unrooted to Sony for warranty purposes ?
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Doubt it. DRM keys were wiped out during initial unlock, as I understand it.
hoaianh2007 said:
RELOCK BOOTLOADER INSTRUCTIONS
If you want to update through sony's service, we must relock BOOTLOADER for it, this article will guide you want to go back to the original
1./ Download C68XX: http://yadi.sk/d/bNIpukky8MPY8
2./ Unzip copy the path "C: \ FlashTool \ devices"
3./ Open FlashTool.exe click BLU (turn off phone 30 seconds volum button and plug usb) finished it will show up for you including IMEI relocker table and bootloader unlocker key
4./ Click on the button a few seconds after the completion relocker
Now you can update directly through Sony's servcie. :good:
bad english, hope you understanding
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Where did you get working drivers for FlashTool ? I installed the PC companion and it recognizes the C6802 no problem but in FlashTool it doesn't recognize nor have support for the Ultra ....
crippenx said:
Where did you get working drivers for FlashTool ? I installed the PC companion and it recognizes the C6802 no problem but in FlashTool it doesn't recognize nor have support for the Ultra ....
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maybe you have done something wrong first step. trying....
Yesterday I re-locked the bootloader using this process, everything went fine, I have a locked bootloader now. Today I am trying to unlock it again following the Sony procedure. Everything goes fine and I get the OK confirmation in fastboot, after that the phone will enter in an endless reboot loop.
Am I doing something wrong?, is there a way to get out of the boot loop?, or I should follow different process to unlock the bootloader now?, thanks
brosenz said:
Yesterday I re-locked the bootloader using this process, everything went fine, I have a locked bootloader now. Today I am trying to unlock it again following the Sony procedure. Everything goes fine and I get the OK confirmation in fastboot, after that the phone will enter in an endless reboot loop.
Am I doing something wrong?, is there a way to get out of the boot loop?, or I should follow different process to unlock the bootloader now?, thanks
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wish I could help ya, I can't even get flashtool to recognize the Xperia ZU -- which drivers did you use? I don't see the ZU listed as supported in the drivers section ...
as for your problem -- did you use the same key Sony email'ed you the first time or asked the website to generate a new one? As I understand it, the first unlock also deleted the DRM keys .. not sure if that was used somehow to calculate the KEY it generated (kinda like a hash check?) shrugs -- I know that Re-locking your bootloader did NOT restore those keys ... not unless you backed it all up first with that backup app that's on the dev section.
G'luck --
crippenx said:
wish I could help ya, I can't even get flashtool to recognize the Xperia ZU -- which drivers did you use? I don't see the ZU listed as supported in the drivers section ...
as for your problem -- did you use the same key Sony email'ed you the first time or asked the website to generate a new one? As I understand it, the first unlock also deleted the DRM keys .. not sure if that was used somehow to calculate the KEY it generated (kinda like a hash check?) shrugs -- I know that Re-locking your bootloader did NOT restore those keys ... not unless you backed it all up first with that backup app that's on the dev section.
G'luck --
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Disable usb debugging and Flashtool will recognise ur device (pc compainian must be installed)
And u mean do TA restore before again unlocking boot loader? So unlock, lock and again unlock (with Sony method) will brick device?
Is there a way to unlock with Flashtool?
Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk 4
newstar said:
Disable usb debugging and Flashtool will recognise ur device (pc compainian must be installed)
And u mean do TA restore before again unlocking boot loader? So unlock, lock and again unlock (with Sony method) will brick device?
Is there a way to unlock with Flashtool?
Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk 4
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Well I am a bit confused as to what you are asking and why ----
You mention a TA restore --- that would imply you did a TA BACKUP *before* unlocking bootloader --- correct?
If that is the case, why did you RE-lock the bootloader with the procedure in this thread .. you could/should have just done TA Restore. The procedure here is just for us saps who unlocked the BL via Sony method.
Now .. having said that ... I *believe* that you can still do a TA Restore (if you did a Backup obviously) -- and it should bring everything back to square 1 .. but since I never got to do it, I can't say I've tested this. Why not ask in that thread, the developer seems to have tested out a few diff scenarios successfully.
Cheers
Ahh you mean Ta restore will auto lock the boot loader.. that is what I understand..
Exactly I have Ta backup before unlock boot loader
Regards
P.s and then I can again unlook boot loader from Sony method using that first email keys...
Right?
Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk 4
newstar said:
Ahh you mean Ta restore will auto lock the boot loader.. that is what I understand..
Exactly I have Ta backup before unlock boot loader
Regards
P.s and then I can again unlook boot loader from Sony method using that first email keys...
Right?
Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk 4
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Yes, exactly. If you have a TA Backup before unlock, you're good
And yes you should be able to unlock again with original keys.
One thing -- why would you even WANT to unlock the BL? rooting the phone has been achieved now without unlocking the bootloader -- there's no advantage to unlocking it now.
cheers!
Custom recoveries are great fun
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newstar said:
Custom recoveries are great fun
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Are there any custom ROMs or recoveries available yet?
......and.....iphone.... seriously
vinokirk said:
Are there any custom ROMs or recoveries available yet?
......and.....iphone.... seriously
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Haha....
For c6802 custom recoveries may be come soon
Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk 4
newstar said:
Haha....
For c6802 custom recoveries may be come soon
Sent from my C6802 using Tapatalk 4
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I do believe there's one available now.
corrado85 said:
will this allow us to get X-reality back also?
p.s. the download link doesn't work
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DRM keys lost, only way is to have done a TA backup before unlock. If you didn't you loosed it, only can hope devs find a way to get it back without the DRM keys.
vinokirk said:
I do believe there's one available now.
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Available but not working yet, having trouble with the new .IMG for new s800 will take some time.
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Hello everyone.
I had posted this in the Z forum, not realizing there was a Z Ultra forum. So I will just quote my previous post and add some info at the end:
Hello guys. New guy here with an Xperia Z Ultra phone.
I'm trying to load the Paranoid Android custom ROM.
Had a couple of questions:
1. I went thru Sony's instructions to unlock the bootloader. When I ran the fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock (e-mail code), the first error message I got was "FAILED - Remote - Command did not succeed". So I tried the exact command again, and then I got "FAILED - Remote: The device is already rooted".
I have searched high and low, and cannot seem to find any way to verify that the bootloader is now in fact unlocked.
2. Reading the instruction on how to install CWM/TWRP recovery menus, Every single list of instructions includes the following "This tutorial is only for Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 510 and 493 LTE firmware. Do not use it for any other carriers or variants"
Again, I have searched high and low to find a way to confirm what firmware version I have. All I know is I have the C6806 model, with the build number: 14.2.A.0.290
So can someone please help out a very confused guy here? I don't want to brick my phone by accident
So far it's still working ok
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So far, after doing some major searching, I seem to have found that I currently have "290" Firmware, and that this Firmware is currently NOT able to be rooted. Is this correct?
Also, I still have not found a way to verify wether the boot loader actually did unlock or not. From what I have been able to read, it seems that if a proper boot loader was in fact, unlocked, it would have wiped all the data on my phone along with the SD card data.
So far, it seems everything on my phone is intact. So does this mean the boot loader unlock command failed for me? If so, why did I get the reply "this device is already rooted?"
I can't believe how difficult it is to root a damn Android phone! Jailbreaking an Apple device is 10 times easier!
First of all, it's usually pretty easy to root Android devices. In most cases it's only a simple click, but sony has done a good(?) job at fixing exploits, so it does it much harder for us.
Second, you can check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes". It's easier to use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader if you're having issues using a terminal.
You'll find the rest here (including bootloader unlocking). If you need some help, ask in that thread.
If you aren't boot loader unlocked then "BACKUP TA PARTITION" from My Lord's guide @LordManhattan
Just incase you need to re-lock it for service
LordManhattan said:
First of all, it's usually pretty easy to root Android devices. In most cases it's only a simple click, but sony has done a good(?) job at fixing exploits, so it does it much harder for us.
Second, you can check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes". It's easier to use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader if you're having issues using a terminal.
You'll find the rest here (including bootloader unlocking). If you need some help, ask in that thread.
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First of all it' pretty damn complicated and unrewarding to root a Sony device. Not all android but Sony definately. We checked, bootloader is unlockable. We unlocked and relocked bootloader prevoiusly because there is no robust, easy-to-install ROM for ZU. But time to time we try to root it.
Now, the question is the same: what should we do to re-unlock the bootloader if anything is OK, but flashtool says "Command did not succeed" for the first time and "Device is already rooted" for subsequent times at unlocking?
Please write some advice about the question, not about TA backup and your success. Thx!
Champdor said:
First of all it' pretty damn complicated and unrewarding to root a Sony device. Not all android but Sony definately. We checked, bootloader is unlockable. We unlocked and relocked bootloader prevoiusly because there is no robust, easy-to-install ROM for ZU. But time to time we try to root it.
Now, the question is the same: what should we do to re-unlock the bootloader if anything is OK, but flashtool says "Command did not succeed" for the first time and "Device is already rooted" for subsequent times at unlocking?
Please write some advice about the question, not about TA backup and your success. Thx!
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Oh, are we demanding help now?
Bootloader unlocking is a straight forward process. I've had a couple of strange errors in Flashtool while trying to unlock the bootloader, but just close Flashtool and try again. Also be sure to be on the latest version of Flashtool.
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Oh, are we demanding help now?
Bootloader unlocking is a straight forward process. I've had a couple of strange errors in Flashtool while trying to unlock the bootloader, but just close Flashtool and try again. Also be sure to be on the latest version of Flashtool.
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No sir, not at all. I wrote please, no demanding. Well yes, I'm a bit picky because there were no answer and I usually find some on XDA. Besides I used custom roms on Samsung devices for years (SGS2, SGN, SGN2) and I was disapponted when I bought my XZU that there are very few roms and I couldn't use them (I managed with very hard work to go back to stock in 9 hours after unsuccesful flashing).
So there is some basic problem every time. Like trying to root but cannot re-unlock because of some mysterious errors with no solutions.
Enough of my problems, your answer is much appreciated, will try to re-unlock some time. Thx!
Champdor
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No sir, not at all. I wrote please, no demanding. Well yes, I'm a bit picky because there were no answer and I usually find some on XDA. Besides I used custom roms on Samsung devices for years (SGS2, SGN, SGN2) and I was disapponted when I bought my XZU that there are very few roms and I couldn't use them (I managed with very hard work to go back to stock in 9 hours after unsuccesful flashing).
So there is some basic problem every time. Like trying to root but cannot re-unlock because of some mysterious errors with no solutions.
Enough of my problems, your answer is much appreciated, will try to re-unlock some time. Thx!
Champdor
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Oh, i get that. I came from Samsung myself, and this is my first Sony device ever, so I've had some issues myself. I've gotten the same error message(s) as you before, and i think i restarted Flashtool and rebooted my Ultra and it was back to normal again - i think, but it "fixed itself" after trying a couple of times, so don't give up. It's also important to always be on the latest version of Flashtool.
It would also help us if you could tell us what you're trying to achieve, so you don't end up spending 9 hours on something that takes 5 minutes
@Champdor
From what I can make out you have never managed root your phone or back up the TA. If the latter is true then there is very little point in relocking the bootloader.
Yes the process is a little harder than Samsung, but the last device I rooted was a ZTE, and that was even harder to root and flash from what I can remember (yes this is my first Sony device as well, and I will buy another...)
Take you time and read the stickies that we have written and all should go well. Don't be afraid to ask (intelligent) questions if you get stuck, and read some more
HELP!
i am in same situation as OP
in past, i unlocked the bootloader then i relocked.
now I like to re-unlock. but I get same errors (i.e. 'command did not suceed' or 'device is already rooted')
i check service menu and it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' meaning its not unlocked yet.
i use latest flashtool and try to unlock but i get error
can any expert help!?
thanks for your help
corrado85 said:
HELP!
i am in same situation as OP
in past, i unlocked the bootloader then i relocked.
now I like to re-unlock. but I get same errors (i.e. 'command did not suceed' or 'device is already rooted')
i check service menu and it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' meaning its not unlocked yet.
i use latest flashtool and try to unlock but i get error
can any expert help!?
thanks for your help
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I have not had this error so have not tested this, but what happens if you flash a full FTF and wipe everything then try to unlock the BL?
And remember that you can take a backup of the unlocked BL (re member to name it as such) and just flash that to unlock again. Doing it this way you don't get the format that happens when using the unlock code.
I followed this post to downgrade, root, i use Backup TA v9.10 to backup DRM Keys, use Flashtool 0.9.14.0 to unlock Bootloader, then to flash other Rom's (stock and customs), came back to Stock Rom .681, relock the Bootloader with Flastool 0.9.15.0 flashed the last .757 and unlock the Bootloader again with no kind of problems using Flashtool 0.9.15.0....
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I have not had this error so have not tested this, but what happens if you flash a full FTF and wipe everything then try to unlock the BL?
And remember that you can take a backup of the unlocked BL (re member to name it as such) and just flash that to unlock again. Doing it this way you don't get the format that happens when using the unlock code.
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I just flashed C6802 .757 FW using flashtool, and i get same issue
is there a tutorial about backup of the unlocked BL? assuming you meant I have to have own device backup..
this is so confusing at the end :crying:
corrado85 said:
I just flashed C6802 .757 FW using flashtool, and i get same issue
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I dont know what else to suggest other than rebooting every thing and reinstalling all the drivers
is there a tutorial about backup of the unlocked BL? assuming you meant I have to have own device backup..
this is so confusing at the end :crying:
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You just back it up as you would for a locked BL. Just remember to make sure you name them well so you know which is the locked one and the unlocked one.
NEVER use a TA backup from another phone, you WILL HARD BRICK IT
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I followed this post to downgrade, root, i use Backup TA v9.10 to backup DRM Keys, use Flashtool 0.9.14.0 to unlock Bootloader, then to flash other Rom's (stock and customs), came back to Stock Rom .681, relock the Bootloader with Flastool 0.9.15.0 flashed the last .757 and unlock the Bootloader again with no kind of problems using Flashtool 0.9.15.0....
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problem is i get message 'device already rooted' when i enter my bootloader key using flashtool as well
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blueether said:
I dont know what else to suggest other than rebooting every thing and reinstalling all the drivers
You just back it up as you would for a locked BL. Just remember to make sure you name them well so you know which is the locked one and the unlocked one.
NEVER use a TA backup from another phone, you WILL HARD BRICK IT
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ahh ok, in that case, i do not have a backed up unlocked bootloader rom
corrado85 said:
problem is i get message 'device already rooted' when i enter my bootloader key using flashtool as well
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ahh ok, in that case, i do not have a backed up unlocked bootloader rom
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Did you tried:
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
and confirm that the Bootloader is unlock?
Lc1975 said:
Did you tried:
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
and confirm that the Bootloader is unlock?
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It states
Rooting status
Bootloader unlocked allowed:Yes
corrado85 said:
It states
Rooting status
Bootloader unlocked allowed:Yes
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When you try to unlock the Bootloader.. What button or icon do you click?
The one who has the padlock or BLU?
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When you try to unlock the Bootloader.. What button or icon do you click?
The one who has the padlock or BLU?
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I choose which states 'BLU'
actually I do get the option to click on padlock but i dont know what to do there
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I choose which states 'BLU'
actually I do get the option to click on padlock but i dont know what to do there
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The padlock is to root the device..
Sorry but i can't help you much more then this... I don't have much knowledge to go foward...
Try to start from scratch..
Downgrade...
Root...
Try to unlock the Bootloader
And update to the latest...
root didnt work
Hello , i want to root my phone z ultra 6833 .757 i watch this video youtube . com/watch?v=uFSeSe8gQOY
i unlock bootloader after this install 757.img by flashtool so i can open recovery but after this i didnt find the same file he run i try run supersu.zip but the phone havent rooted plz what the problem
Hi all, I have a problem,so I aks for a little help. I was unlocking bootloader to follow the guide for rooting but when I use flashtool to unlock the bootloader I can't put the unlocking code received from Sony cause flashtool open a windows where a code of 4 number is prewrited where I have to put the Sony's Unlocking code. And naturally I can't overwrite/erase it. Is some way to fix possible?
Thanks.
Kaminari_3DS said:
Hi all, I have a problem,so I aks for a little help. I was unlocking bootloader to follow the guide for rooting but when I use flashtool to unlock the bootloader I can't put the unlocking code received from Sony cause flashtool open a windows where a code of 4 number is prewrited where I have to put the Sony's Unlocking code. And naturally I can't overwrite/erase it. Is some way to fix possible?
Thanks.
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Can you show a screenshot? I've never seen that happen in Flashtool. You could also test it with fast boot in a regular terminal.
levone1 said:
Can you show a screenshot? I've never seen that happen in Flashtool. You could also test it with fast boot in a regular terminal.
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Thank you for reply. Sure, here a link of my screenshot: //postimg.cc/Jyx3bJBg
During the process this windows will open with that unlocking code and I can't modify it to put the bootloader unlocking code I receveid. (>_< )
P.s. Sorry for incompleted website link but I need almost 10 post to put one. I lost my old xda account credential and opened a new one cause this trouble.
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Thank you for reply. Sure, here a link of my screenshot: //postimg.cc/Jyx3bJBg
During the process this windows will open with that unlocking code and I can't modify it to put the bootloader unlocking code I receveid. (>_< )
P.s. Sorry for incompleted website link but I need almost 10 post to put one. I lost my old xda account credential and opened a new one cause this trouble.
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Strange. First thing to do is update Flashtool. Then try with new version.
I haven't used it to unlock the bootloader for a long time, so can't really remember the details, but I know it worked fine, and stored the code.
Maybe try double-click...
Hi,updated flashtool but not solved,also trying other solutions to modify the code but still not possible. >_<
Finally unlocked ,thanks for help.
Now I can work for root!
Kaminari_3DS said:
Finally unlocked ,thanks for help.
Now I can work for root!
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Curious - what was the deal?
Still having same problem using flashtool but after many try and reflashing other official roms,by shell, the unlocking code worked.