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Hi Guys,
I recently purchased a Motorola Atrix 4G from ebay and the only information the seller had mentioned is that it is unlocked with Android 2.2.
My questions are:
- How do I find out if the bootloader is unlocked?
- How do I find out if the phone is rooted?
- Can the phone be SIM unlocked using a unlock code and the bootloader still remain locked?
- Can the phone be SIM unlocked using a unlock code and the phone remain unrooted?
- If the phone is SIM unlocked but bootloader locked, can I use the official gingerbread update of Motorola? Will this result in a bricked phone? If not will it lock my phone again after the official upgrade?
- If the phone is SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked, can I use the official gingerbread update of Motorola? Will this result in a bricked phone? If not will it lock my phone again after the official upgrade?
These answers are in a myriad of threads. One i answered specifically yesterday.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
dilshant said:
Hi Guys,
I recently purchased a Motorola Atrix 4G from ebay and the only information the seller had mentioned is that it is unlocked with Android 2.2.
My questions are:
- How do I find out if the bootloader is unlocked?
- How do I find out if the phone is rooted?
- Can the phone be SIM unlocked using a unlock code and the bootloader still remain locked?
- Can the phone be SIM unlocked using a unlock code and the phone remain unrooted?
- If the phone is SIM unlocked but bootloader locked, can I use the official gingerbread update of Motorola? Will this result in a bricked phone? If not will it lock my phone again after the official upgrade?
- If the phone is SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked, can I use the official gingerbread update of Motorola? Will this result in a bricked phone? If not will it lock my phone again after the official upgrade?
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1) Bootloader is unlocked if you turn on screen (see the motorola logo) and top left says "Unlocked"
2) If you see it's unlocked at the top left, it's most likely rooted. Or you check things like Superuser and run adb commands like "adb shell" then "su"
- I think there's also an app on the market to check
3) Yes it can
4) Yes it can
5) You probably could and no, it wouldn't sim lock your phone again
6) You'll have to wait for someone else for a better answer with this. I would highly doubt it'd brick your phone but after reading around... it could brick it. I highly doubt it'd relock your bootloader though!
Thanks KAwAtA!
KAwAtA said:
1) Bootloader is unlocked if you turn on screen (see the motorola logo) and top left says "Unlocked"
2) If you see it's unlocked at the top left, it's most likely rooted. Or you check things like Superuser and run adb commands like "adb shell" then "su"
- I think there's also an app on the market to check
3) Yes it can
4) Yes it can
5) You probably could and no, it wouldn't sim lock your phone again
6) You'll have to wait for someone else for a better answer with this. I would highly doubt it'd brick your phone but after reading around... it could brick it. I highly doubt it'd relock your bootloader though!
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Thanks KAwAtA for your kind reply I am a total noob and I'm a bit afraid to install custom ROMs with all these terminal commands and software but I've gotta start somewhere
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Hi guys,
This is the ebay listing of the phone I bought if you guys need more info
www ebay com/itm/250890443246?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
i rooted as soon as it was possibable and unlocked as soon as posible and started running roms of GB but after running home base #2 ext 4 had some problems with pc reading phone sodid full driver uninstall then reinstalled from ground up then updated moto helper i allowed moto helper to update and it updated my atrix to stock GB i lost unlock and root rebooted many to be sure never seen unlock on screen and root checker said no root access so im pretty sure it relocked my bootloader so i reunlocked and rooted and now runing roms agin...also when i went into fastboot /android recovey it did not work just got the triangle so im sure it relocked my phone ,but like i say im all good now ,igot this phone the day it came out and only softbricked tw times
Thanks!
rexamillion59 said:
i rooted as soon as it was possibable and unlocked as soon as posible and started running roms of GB but after running home base #2 ext 4 had some problems with pc reading phone sodid full driver uninstall then reinstalled from ground up then updated moto helper i allowed moto helper to update and it updated my atrix to stock GB i lost unlock and root rebooted many to be sure never seen unlock on screen and root checker said no root access so im pretty sure it relocked my bootloader so i reunlocked and rooted and now runing roms agin...also when i went into fastboot /android recovey it did not work just got the triangle so im sure it relocked my phone ,but like i say im all good now ,igot this phone the day it came out and only softbricked tw times
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Thanks rexamillion59! I read some posts in this forum and it seems that if you only do a SIM unlock, it will stay SIM unlocked forever even after we meddle with our phones
So hopefully when I power up my phone, it wont have the unlocked text on the top left hand corner (meaning bootloader unlocked). This is because I prefer the stock GB update for my new Atrix as I am a noob!
i thought it was cool cause i i got a true clean reinstall to do with what i wish..maybe MOTO did it so they dont have to replace so many phones,who knows
I have superuser and artas CWM. I am running P769BK. I want to install a new ROM but want to avoid a security error again. Any tips?
I searched here and Google and found nothing. If I need to go to another thread I will.
Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
thchipmunk said:
I have superuser and artas CWM. I am running P769BK. I want to install a new ROM but want to avoid a security error again. Any tips?
I searched here and Google and found nothing. If I need to go to another thread I will.
Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Same here man i had unlocked the bootloader a while back before the JB upgrade was gonna try a Rom so decide to flash recovery and got the Sec error did all reflashed KDZ back on JB rooted and with artas recovery they say once you unlock the bootlader it stays that way, anyways did all the steps again to unlock, but boot normal and i have no way of checking... How can we know or check that the bootloader is unlocked??
Anyone????
If you have unlocked your bootloader, you would know
anyways here are a couple of ways to check, because y'all still want to check
1. Dial the number EVIL#*769# (3845#*769#) this will get you into the hidden menu
note: if you have a P760 change number to 3845#*760# change the last number/digit to whatever your device is
Once in that menu look for the bootloader tab, if it doesn't have it, sorry the kdz you are on doesn't show if it's unlocked or not.
2. Put your phone in the s/w upgrade mode, it should show unlocked bootloader
3. Another way to check is to fastboot and flash a custom recovery for your device BUT first extract your current recovery.img in case you receive a security error. However, I would advice y'all don't fastboot and flash anything unless you really know what y'all are doing. You have been warned!!!
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elpuertorro said:
Same here man i had unlocked the bootloader a while back before the JB upgrade was gonna try a Rom so decide to flash recovery and got the Sec error did all reflashed KDZ back on JB rooted and with artas recovery they say once you unlock the bootlader it stays that way, anyways did all the steps again to unlock, but boot normal and i have no way of checking... How can we know or check that the bootloader is unlocked??
Anyone????
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In your case @elpuertorro you have to flash the u-boot.img from a P760 v20B
I uploaded the u-boot here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43386521&postcount=14
Another thing, if you did in deed unlock your bootloader, flashing a new kdz will (should not) not replace the u-boot.img. All P769 or LGMS769 will know right away if their bootloader is unlocked because the "LG" letters will be inverted when your boot up the phone (unless you flashed a u-boot.img from a P769).
Thanks! This are my unfortunate results.
I did not see the menu. I did the offline flash of V20_00
Nothing about unlocked bootloader
Yeah... I don't feel confident enough to try this again. Not yet.
Oh well. I'll wait longer until I feel better about what I am trying.
I have the P769BKGO GSM unlocked using Net10. So I think I won't be able to do the adb reboot oem-unlock trick. Other thoughts? Is flashing a different KDZ the only other route?
kuma82 said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader, you would know
anyways here are a couple of ways to check, because y'all still want to check
1. Dial the number EVIL#*769# (3845#*769#) this will get you into the hidden menu
note: if you have a P760 change number to 3845#*760# change the last number/digit to whatever your device is
Once in that menu look for the bootloader tab, if it doesn't have it, sorry the kdz you are on doesn't show if it's unlocked or not.
2. Put your phone in the s/w upgrade mode, it should show unlocked bootloader
3. Another way to check is to fastboot and flash a custom recovery for your device BUT first extract your current recovery.img in case you receive a security error. However, I would advice y'all don't fastboot and flash anything unless you really know what y'all are doing. You have been warned!!!
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In your case @elpuertorro you have to flash the u-boot.img from a P760 v20B
I uploaded the u-boot here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43386521&postcount=14
Another thing, if you did in deed unlock your bootloader, flashing a new kdz will (should not) not replace the u-boot.img. All P769 or LGMS769 will know right away if their bootloader is unlocked because the "LG" letters will be inverted when your boot up the phone (unless you flashed a u-boot.img from a P769).
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kuma82 said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader, you would know
anyways here are a couple of ways to check, because y'all still want to check
1. Dial the number EVIL#*769# (3845#*769#) this will get you into the hidden menu
note: if you have a P760 change number to 3845#*760# change the last number/digit to whatever your device is
Once in that menu look for the bootloader tab, if it doesn't have it, sorry the kdz you are on doesn't show if it's unlocked or not.
2. Put your phone in the s/w upgrade mode, it should show unlocked bootloader
3. Another way to check is to fastboot and flash a custom recovery for your device BUT first extract your current recovery.img in case you receive a security error. However, I would advice y'all don't fastboot and flash anything unless you really know what y'all are doing. You have been warned!!!
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In your case @elpuertorro you have to flash the u-boot.img from a P760 v20B
I uploaded the u-boot here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43386521&postcount=14
Another thing, if you did in deed unlock your bootloader, flashing a new kdz will (should not) not replace the u-boot.img. All P769 or LGMS769 will know right away if their bootloader is unlocked because the "LG" letters will be inverted when your boot up the phone (unless you flashed a u-boot.img from a P769).
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Thanks kuma the thing is i did this when i got the phone back in Jan so as you can see by now what ever i did is a bit of a blur, (short time mem loss you know lol) but i did recall doing it and have my folder set up for my phone, but to try to remember what or how and what tut i followed is the problem...but it's cool because i was looking for
V20b and since i could find one yesterday talking to carloswii for a copy asked if V20c would work as he didn't know figured i will try it and report back for the benefit of all....so that's next today
ps Kuma that's great advice but hey @thchipmunk don't be scared man is scary reading all but once you do it like 2 times it's all smooth plus with th KDZ offline method this cel comes back to life in no time so far as they have said you can't brick this phone even if you tried lol. to the rest stick with kuma's advice lol.
I am mostly just scared because it took me forever to get the KDZ to flash again. I kept getting that the USB was not connected to the phone so I wasn't able to ever complete the flash.
I do wonder though, if I would be able to unlock the bootloader. I see the directions say you need to wait 30+ minutes once connected, I assume this is some restriction in place on the actual phone with the SIM. However, I have an ATT SIM that I am using through NET10. Will that matter?
elpuertorro said:
Thanks kuma the thing is i did this when i got the phone back in Jan so as you can see by now what ever i did is a bit of a blur, (short time mem loss you know lol) but i did recall doing it and have my folder set up for my phone, but to try to remember what or how and what tut i followed is the problem...but it's cool because i was looking for
V20b and since i could find one yesterday talking to carloswii for a copy asked if V20c would work as he didn't know figured i will try it and report back for the benefit of all....so that's next today
ps Kuma that's great advice but hey @thchipmunk don't be scared man is scary reading all but once you do it like 2 times it's all smooth plus with th KDZ offline method this cel comes back to life in no time so far as they have said you can't brick this phone even if you tried lol. to the rest stick with kuma's advice lol.
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thchipmunk said:
I am mostly just scared because it took me forever to get the KDZ to flash again. I kept getting that the USB was not connected to the phone so I wasn't able to ever complete the flash.
I do wonder though, if I would be able to unlock the bootloader. I see the directions say you need to wait 30+ minutes once connected, I assume this is some restriction in place on the actual phone with the SIM. However, I have an ATT SIM that I am using through NET10. Will that matter?
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Been there , done that lol
By anychance when that happened to you
1 you were connecting the phone on lg software mode? that's what it should be and i'm sure you was
2 if you did, was it giving you errors about installing drivers failed?? that happens to me sometimes so i just restart the pc and then the phone get's recognized.
just remember sometimes we have to hit that skip that pops up when it's searching for drivers on the phone.... worse comes to worse reinstall the drivers for the phone hope this helps you out man.
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.
LordManhattan said:
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
Champdor said:
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....
blueether said:
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
Lc1975 said:
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
corrado85 said:
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
As the title says, i have a phone which has "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:no" set. My phone is career free. Is there any way to change that to yes?
My phone is E5823 i'm on Firmware E5823_32.0.A.6.200_R4B_Australia Generic_1298-7260.
I need this to root my phone.
Normally it's not possible. If your device says bootloader UNLOCK allowed:no then there is little to no chance in unlocking the bootloader.
flopower1996 said:
Normally it's not possible. If your device says bootloader UNLOCK allowed:no then there is little to no chance in unlocking the bootloader.
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Is there any chance then to root my phone without bootloader unlocking? I am using windows pc.
Go to about phone, tab your buildnumber ten times, congratulations you are now a developer.
Go to developer options, switch Enable OEM Unlock to yes.
Follow this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Congrats, you are now able to root.
harry_turtle said:
Go to about phone, tab your buildnumber ten times, congratulations you are now a developer.
Go to developer options, switch Enable OEM Unlock to yes.
Follow this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Congrats, you are now able to root.
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Enabling OEM didn't do anything. Still unable to unlock bootloader.
Will using PRF Creator method help with this?
Tarequzzaman said:
Will using PRF Creator method help with this?
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No, you could temp root your phone with ivory root on a .200 firmware. But on one hand it's an outdayded show floor lollipop firmware and on the other hand root is only present 'till you reboot your phone.
And then there are the security features by sony that prevent permanent root access. And these features can't be deactivated without an unlocked bootloader.
So in short you're **** outta luck...
Sry dude
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harry_turtle said:
Go to about phone, tab your buildnumber ten times, congratulations you are now a developer.
Go to developer options, switch Enable OEM Unlock to yes.
Follow this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Congrats, you are now able to root.
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This method will not work for him because he's not allowed in unlocking the bootloader in the first place.
So there is no stable and easy to use method to root a locked bootloader phone on 2016?
Tarequzzaman said:
So there is no stable and easy to use method to root a locked bootloader phone on 2016?
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Yes, there is currently no method avalible.
I suggest to sell the phone and buy an unlockable phone.
Sounds like a carrier locked phone. Ask your carrier for the unlock code.
Please take this as a curiosity, and don't try it at home?
It is easy and possible (almost the same procedure as on unlocked bootloader) install magisk on K20 and root it without unlocked bootloader.
On edl validated account u can via edl flash boot image and have root without unlock and wipe data.
But phone after ota stuck on bootlogo. And need edl flash.
But if you root it when waiting for unlock you can work with root and wait for unlock. And unlock it (and factory reset).
If someone need exaxcly procedure, write pm.
You will get "system has been destroyed" after flash boot-modified image, please dont post crap
Have you actually tried this?
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Because the last time I tried on Z2 plus it didn't boot. Bootloader actually checks for modified system image ohh booting and halts it when it senses bits are changed
You're guaranteed to get a hard brick and need that EDL authorised account a second time if you ever try this.
So yeah don't do it... If you want root/Magisk you have to unlock the bootloader, there's no way around it.