For the sake of this question I have a locked bootloader on a wt19i. The phone is rooted. (It's my friend's phone but I'm voicing a theory). It can't enter fastboot mode and the bootloader unlock status is: not allowed.
Armed with the IMEI number,
If I did a TA backup via Octopus Suite 1.0.3,
Then, (following methods seen in this thread: http://goo.gl/QNKxS Third post down.) to force the phone into fastboot, start a firmware (re)install in PC Companion. During that process the phone will enter fastboot mode. If I stop the process there [in Windows Task Manger], then the phone will get stuck booting only into fastboot mode (until I finish putting firmware .tft back on it).
THEN I use SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 {Found here: http://goo.gl/JxDmY }. I give it my IMEI, it gets an unlock code and I connect the phone - in fastboot - and select "Unlock BL" to unlock the bootloader.
Then restore TA, followed by a restore of firmware.
Would this unlock the bootloader or brick the phone?
Corrections and answers welcome.
For the sake of this question I have a locked bootloader on a wt19i. The phone is rooted. (It's my friend's phone but I'm voicing a theory). It can't enter fastboot mode and the bootloader unlock status is: not allowed.
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I checked the thread you were referring to,
the process they are doing there is to access flash mode...
fastboot is completely different, can only be accessed if bootloader is unlocked.
based also on the bootloader unlock status: not allowed, this means phone is network locked, unlocking of bootloader would not work thru available methods in xda.
you would to pay in order to remove the network lock and then unlock bootloader
Would this unlock the bootloader or brick the phone?
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This would not unlock the bootloader,
Brick the phone, not sure, but it would probably wont, good thing you have a backup.
You can always do a flashing of stock firmware thru flashtool or wotanserver.
My wt19i doesnt go FastBoot mode
hi.i did everything .i rooted my Phone ,installed recovery ,unlocked with testpoint mode but unlock status is no and it dont go to fastboot mode .
when i try unlocking bootloader with flashtools it says your bootloader is unlocked.
but my phone dont go to fastboot mode.
how can i use paid mode ?does it go to fastboot mode if i use this method
Please help.
taherdibaei said:
hi.i did everything .i rooted my Phone ,installed recovery ,unlocked with testpoint mode but unlock status is no and it dont go to fastboot mode .
when i try unlocking bootloader with flashtools it says your bootloader is unlocked.
but my phone dont go to fastboot mode.
how can i use paid mode ?does it go to fastboot mode if i use this method
Please help.
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You can't unlock if it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
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If it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
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then you can unlock, look in my signature for a guide.
If it says
Bootloader unlocked: yes
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your bootloader is unlocked.
You can check the state if you boot phone up, open dialer, type *#*#7378423#*#* -> Service Info -> Configuration
Please tell us what it says there, then we can help you
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Max-E-Moose said:
For the sake of this question I have a locked bootloader on a wt19i. The phone is rooted. (It's my friend's phone but I'm voicing a theory). It can't enter fastboot mode and the bootloader unlock status is: not allowed.
Armed with the IMEI number,
If I did a TA backup via Octopus Suite 1.0.3,
Then, (following methods seen in this thread: http://goo.gl/QNKxS Third post down.) to force the phone into fastboot, start a firmware (re)install in PC Companion. During that process the phone will enter fastboot mode. If I stop the process there [in Windows Task Manger], then the phone will get stuck booting only into fastboot mode (until I finish putting firmware .tft back on it).
THEN I use SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 {Found here: http://goo.gl/JxDmY }. I give it my IMEI, it gets an unlock code and I connect the phone - in fastboot - and select "Unlock BL" to unlock the bootloader.
Then restore TA, followed by a restore of firmware.
Would this unlock the bootloader or brick the phone?
Corrections and answers welcome.
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The problem is you tried to use that tool and the moment you have typed your IMEI and pressed get unlock code, you lost your warranty. So you have no warranty anymore!!
Now you will have to desimlock and after that you can just hope fasboot is enabled.
Install flashtool, open the installation folder > drivers and install all drivers for all devices. Install the android sdk (please better look in my signature to see how to set up android sdk and flashtool and replace the usb drivers). Then try to enter fastboot mode like explained in the threads
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Hey,
I'm currently trying to root my Sony Xperia Z2 but I can't get past the unlockbootloader stage.
I use the instructions given at Sony Developer World after entering my IMEI and all that, but one step don't work for me:
"3. On your Xperia™ Z2, press the Volume up button at the same time as you connect the other end of the USB-cable. For Windows users, when asked for a driver, point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file."
I connect the phone and it lights up blue as it should but computer is not asking me for any drivers. And seem I have to do this step as the next step is:
"4. When your device is connected, open a command window on your computer and go to the platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder and type in ">fastboot devices" "
And if I type "fastboot devices" after the ">" nothing happens. If I try it with ">fastboot devices" the cmd.exe goes "The system cannot find message text for message number in the message file for Application."
Thanks for any help!
Andreas
I recomend using flashtool instead, also backup your TA partition because your warrent is voided by your bootloader being unlocked
Flashtool.net < it has a drivers.exe run in the drivers folder, run that first
I was never able to unlock my bootloader via sonys instructions across few devices, flashtool alwaus has worked for me
Thanks!
Gonna try it out but wondering if I should backup the TA Partition before or after the fastboot?
For example at this thread it states first step as "root" which feels more like the last step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../tutorial-backup-ta-partition-to-drm-t2234627
AndreasWY said:
Thanks!
Gonna try it out but wondering if I should backup the TA Partition before or after the fastboot?
For example at this thread it states first step as "root" which feels more like the last step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../tutorial-backup-ta-partition-to-drm-t2234627
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Before!
Unlocking the bootloader deletes your DRM keys so backing up your TA after you have unlocked the bootloader would be pointless.
The order you need to do things is...
Root (this allows you to backup your TA)
Backup your TA
Unlock your bootloader
Flash a flash a custom recovery
Flash ROMs to your heart's content
If you want to go back to stock (including restoring your DRM keys)...
Flash a stock FTF using flashtool
Lock the bootloader
Root
Restore your backed up TA
Flash the same FTF using flashtool (to remove root)
Hey!
I have the same problem here, nothing happens when i write fastboot devices while trying to unlock my device (but adb is working, in fact, i got into bootloader mode using adb).
I tried also using flashtool, but it says my device isn't able to be unlocked (but checking it in my z2 following Sony 's website steps it says: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:YES).
Thanks!
Daniel30 said:
Hey!
I have the same problem here, nothing happens when i write fastboot devices while trying to unlock my device (but adb is working, in fact, i got into bootloader mode using adb).
I tried also using flashtool, but it says my device isn't able to be unlocked (but checking it in my z2 following Sony 's website steps it says: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:YES).
Thanks!
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If you aren't getting device ID on fastboot devices then either your device isn't in fastboot mode or your pc isn't detecting it, check that you have the correct drivers installed, flashtool can do it for you, and try again.
ghostofcain said:
If you aren't getting device ID on fastboot devices then either your device isn't in fastboot mode or your pc isn't detecting it, check that you have the correct drivers installed, flashtool can do it for you, and try again.
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Thanks for helping!
That was the first i though, but if i can use adb, drivers should be okay, or at least that's what it should be.
And about not being in fastboot mode, i got into it through adb, and my notification led was blue, as it should be when the device is in fastboot mode.
Thanks again!
If I'm not mistaken fastboot and adb drivers are different, at least they are on htc devices. If fastboot devices returns no results it's because the pc can't communicate with any fastboot devices connected to it, end of.
Hey guys,
I just experimented with some sound libraries and so on...
now my device is bricked.
I don't get into recovery (pink led, not turning on), flashtool does not allow me to reflash the stock-rom, and fastboot-flashing also doesn't work, because my bootloader is locked.
Is there any possibility to unlock the bootloader from outside, without having the stock-rom running?
Or any other possibility to get this thing working again?
Would be really happy, if someone has an idea
Thanks
webfreak1364 said:
Hey guys,
I just experimented with some sound libraries and so on...
now my device is bricked.
I don't get into recovery (pink led, not turning on), flashtool does not allow me to reflash the stock-rom, and fastboot-flashing also doesn't work, because my bootloader is locked.
Is there any possibility to unlock the bootloader from outside, without having the stock-rom running?
Or any other possibility to get this thing working again?
Would be really happy, if someone has an idea
Thanks
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What is the flashtool error? and how are you trying to enter fastboot and flashmode?
Flashmode for FTF btw
blueether said:
What is the flashtool error? and how are you trying to enter fastboot and flashmode?
Flashmode for FTF btw
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Flashtool (EMMA) says, my bootloader is locked -> I have to unlock it but thats not possible without a running system. for flashtool I just pressed vol down and put the cable in like it is described everywhere.
for fastboot I did the same, but vol up. Then the LED turns blue, but I can't even reboot it via fastboot command.
USB-Debugging is also deactivated, so I don't know how to access the phone.
EDIT: just tried again: reboot over fastboot works, but erasing or formatting is not allowed. Flashing not possible because there is not enough space it says
EDIT II: ok, just got the bootloader unlocked via fastboot. now trying to get the stock system on to enable usb debugging and flash custom rom then
EDIT III: just solved it. how? 1. Unlock bootloader via fastboot 2. let EMMA do a service 3. enjoy again
Hello all... has anyone managed to unlock kate device with official method? i am trying and gets stuck at 50%....
if yes how?
Few days ago search something about 50% bug and it`s seems that till today nobody unlock Kate with official way. Yet here is probably only unofficial method http://en.miui.com/thread-345728-1-1.html Or you can wait till Xiaomi remove this bug.
iakoboss7 said:
Hello all... has anyone managed to unlock kate device with official method? i am trying and gets stuck at 50%....
if yes how?
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Hello, I unlocked my kate version the official way. First I unlocked it using unofficial method, but I got the permission to unlock the bootloader. I flashed the "Global Developer" fastboot rom using MIFlash, which locked my bootloader. Then, I rebooted my device into fastboot mode and unlocked it using the MiFlash Unlock tool.
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Hello, I unlocked my kate version the official way. First I unlocked it using unofficial method, but I got the permission to unlock the bootloader. I flashed the "Global Developer" fastboot rom using MIFlash, which locked my bootloader. Then, I rebooted my device into fastboot mode and unlocked it using the MiFlash Unlock tool.
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Would you be able to give some more details on the excact proccess?
what version did you use?
blackpac said:
Would you be able to give some more details on the excact proccess?
what version did you use?
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Yes, I can give you more details about it.
- Bootloader status (before unlocked officially)
Device unlocked: true
Device critical unlocked: false
- Permission received to unlock the bootloader via text
- Flashed the global developer fastboot rom via MiFlash
Do not forget to back up data. It will be a clean install.
Miflash(version: 2016.08.30.0)
Fastboot rom, "Global Developer"(kate_global_images_7.1.5_20170105.0000.00_6.0_global)
- Device bootloader locked again.
- Unlocked the device with the MiFlash unlock tool.
MiFlashUnlock(version: 1.1111.1)
Open the unlock tool and put the phone into fastboot mode(Volume down and power key together).
Connect your device via USB cable and wait for the tool to detect your phone.
Press the unlock option in the tool.
Press reboot when the tool says.
Check the bootloader status under: Settings>> Additional settings>> Developer options>> Lock status.
That's it. This is how I unlocked the bootloader. I hope it will work for you.
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Yes, I can give you more details about it.
- Bootloader status (before unlocked officially)
Device unlocked: true
Device critical unlocked: false
- Permission received to unlock the bootloader via text
- Flashed the global developer fastboot rom via MiFlash
Do not forget to back up data. It will be a clean install.
Miflash(version: 2016.08.30.0)
Fastboot rom, "Global Developer"(kate_global_images_7.1.5_20170105.0000.00_6.0_global)
- Device bootloader locked again.
- Unlocked the device with the MiFlash unlock tool.
MiFlashUnlock(version: 1.1111.1)
Open the unlock tool and put the phone into fastboot mode(Volume down and power key together).
Connect your device via USB cable and wait for the tool to detect your phone.
Press the unlock option in the tool.
Press reboot when the tool says.
Check the bootloader status under: Settings>> Additional settings>> Developer options>> Lock status.
That's it. This is how I unlocked the bootloader. I hope it will work for you.
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Did you setup Mi account on the device after ROM flashed or just restarted to Fastboot after cleanboot?
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Did you setup Mi account on the device after ROM flashed or just restarted to Fastboot after cleanboot?
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Yes, I did setup MI account(the one on which I requested the permission) and synced it once before booting the device into the fastboot mode. Make sure to enable OEM unlock and USB debugging before fastboot.
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Yes, I did setup MI account(the one on which I requested the permission) and synced it once before booting the device into the fastboot mode. Make sure to enable OEM unlock and USB debugging before fastboot.
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did u also associate the xiaomi id with the phone under Mi unlock status in dev options?
It is another step which is failing on my device. It says it can't verify the device and ask me to retry after 1 or 2 minutes, forever.
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did u also associate the xiaomi id with the phone under Mi unlock status in dev options?
It is another step which is failing on my device. It says it can't verify the device and ask me to retry after 1 or 2 minutes, forever.
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I did not. Just logged in the MI account while setting up the rom on first boot.
I just tried official way to unlock my kate with global developer rom last night and I was very happy that it worked on first attempt.
I am trying to install stock firmware through fastboot. After typing below command,
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
the Device reboots but Fastboot mode only shows for 1 second then the Device reboots to system.
I have Usb debugging ON, OEM unlocking ON
Tried on 2 different PC's. Also tried removing Usb after command.
Reason for stock flashing is just that I used this ADB command on my phone and It lost IMEI: By this method and here is the detailed problem.
UPDATE: Took the phone to service center, they changed the Mainboard. But then Fingerprint was not working (couldn't enroll). They took it again and tried stock flash and fingerprint sensor change but the issue persists, still diagnosing.
shantam22 said:
I am trying to install stock firmware through fastboot. After typing below command,
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
the Device reboots but Fastboot mode only shows for 1 second then the Device reboots to system.
I have Usb debugging ON, OEM unlocking ON
Tried on 2 different PC's. Also tried removing Usb after command.
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Fastboot is locked.
Unlock fastboot official program.
crocodil said:
Fastboot is locked.
Unlock fastboot official program.
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My phone has lost Network service and IMEI is null. I did not root. I did this: Method
Does that mean I need to unlock bootloader to flash the stock ROM? Is there any other method? I don't want to lose warranty.
The phone does boot to EDL mode.
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My phone has lost Network service and IMEI is null. I did not root. I did this: Method
Does that mean I need to unlock bootloader to flash the stock ROM? Is there any other method? I don't want to lose warranty.
The phone does boot to EDL mode.
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Flash stock rom in twrp mode. See the download in guide section
akashavel said:
Flash stock rom in twrp mode. See the download in guide section
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Can I achieve this without voiding my phones warranty?
I finally took the device to service center. And the executive said he would send the case to Realme and he is not certain that it would be covered under warranty as the imei is broken. But my device's bootloader is untouched and I never tried rooting.
How to :
1. Enter fastboot mode
2. Run these code:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
What will happen:
1. Bootloader will be locked, if you rooted or flashed twrp, renmenber to flash official firmware before relocking.
2. widevine level will be restored to L1.
3. All data will lost after relocking.
4. DRM key? I don't think we need it now and IDK if it loses either.
Sjll said:
How to :
1. Enter fastboot mode
2. Run these code:
What will happen:
1. Bootloader will be locked, if you rooted or flashed twrp, renmenber to flash official firmware before relocking.
2. widevine level will be restored to L1.
3. All data will lost after relocking.
4. DRM key? I don't think we need it now and IDK if it loses either.
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Could please upload the screenshot of the page configuration from the menu service?
Also, I advice you to hide your IMEI for security reasons
Meloferz said:
Could please upload the screenshot of the page configuration from the menu service?
Also, I advise you to hide your IMEI for security reasons
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Thanks for your advice. Bootloader is locked in 7378423. It is the.same as Xperia 1 II. I will upload screenshot back to PC.
So, i did this and relocked my device.
But it still wont boot and status the device cant be trusted...Your device will be powered off in 5 seconds.
Please help?
I tried the command again and it says the phone is locked.
frozenwaffles said:
So, i did this and relocked my device.
But it still wont boot and status the device cant be trusted...Your device will be powered off in 5 seconds.
Please help?
I tried the command again and it says the phone is locked.
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You need to use Xperia Companion to repair firmware.
Sjll said:
How to :
1. Enter fastboot mode
2. Run these code:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
What will happen:
1. Bootloader will be locked, if you rooted or flashed twrp, renmenber to flash official firmware before relocking.
2. widevine level will be restored to L1.
3. All data will lost after relocking.
4. DRM key? I don't think we need it now and IDK if it loses either.
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I read many times and I still don't understand how to "run the code fastboot oem lock". I'm trying to reset and relock bootloader on phone after Sailfish
When unlocking the bootloader, you entered:
fastboot oem unlock (+ code from Sony)
when locking the bootloader, just type:
fastboot oem lock
Everything works, I have done tp several times.
ig2205 said:
When unlocking the bootloader, you entered:
fastboot oem unlock (+ code from Sony)
when locking the bootloader, just type:
fastboot oem lock
Everything works, I have done tp several times.
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I looked the instruction-but I don't sure that the running of cmd in path with Sailfish is right after reinstalling Android. I have no Sailfish more. Can you please tell me where I chave to run cmd, in which path? Thanks
Yees, I made it. Lots of thanks. I have no warning more and updates are coming
why this does not work on XZ3 its too strange....... i have android 10 and its the h9436 the dual sim...i have the sim in sim2 port.....
alexisnik199111 said:
why this does not work on XZ3 its too strange....... i have android 10 and its the h9436 the dual sim...i have the sim in sim2 port.....
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Only since 2020 Xperia models you can relock bootloader