No matter what rom or kernel or firmware version etc you flash? You just may lose root with Sony kernels?
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yes. you will lose root but not the bootloader unlock thing unless you have relocked youre bootloader.
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What's the best way to unlock the bootloader? And am I able to relock it again in case I need it to send for repair?,
Thanks in advance
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the best way to unlock your bootloader isin this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 and you can relock bootloader
by following given instruction in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
usman_fareed said:
the best way to unlock your bootloader isin this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 and you can relock bootloader
by following given instruction in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
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If you unlock the bootloader by that method you dont really need to relock it, unless its for warranty purposes. The reason is because you dont loose DRM, so you can still OTA update and SUS update. If you unlock the bootloader by the dev.sony.com way then yes you will need to relock your bootloader, to be able to update via SUS and OTA. Try this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
I used flashtool, it more easy.
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I I unlock BL now, Install and costume rom and want to revert back to stock and relock the BL to get official ICS, is that possible ?
Yes. Check the pinned posts on dev section.
Yes. But u still lose the DRM keys
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yes dude, you can relock your bootloader but your DRM was lost forever
relock your bootloader by flash relock bootloader.ftf with flashtool
i relocked my bootloader with a method on this forum but i want to know if the bootload is locked again. I am able to now update my phone using sony update service does that mean my bootloader is locked
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Check there
If says
Bootloader unlock allowed - yes
Then u relocked it
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drsanket_xperia_u said:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Check there
If says
Bootloader unlock allowed - yes
Then u relocked it
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so it says Bootloader unlock allowed: yes does that mean the bootloader is locked
tzfrantic said:
so it says Bootloader unlock allowed: yes does that mean the bootloader is locked
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Yes ur bootloader is locked now
If it was unlocked
It would say
Bootloader unlocked - yes
Also i would need ur help
Can u share link for relock ftf and also on which stock rom version u flashed it
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drsanket_xperia_u said:
Yes ur bootloader is locked now
If it was unlocked
It would say
Bootloader unlocked - yes
Also i would need ur help
Can u share link for relock ftf and also on which stock rom version u flashed it
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here it is
https://www.dropbox.com/s/82cow48mk54ykwf/Xperia_U_ST25i_Relock_Bootloader.ftf
flash it on B.1.10 (thats what worked for me)
as it bricked my phone when flashed over .54
So I I finally rooted, backed up my TA partition, unlocked the bootloader, and flashed CWM/TWRP. Took me forever to do on windows 8, but finally figured it out.
My question is, what effect does flashing OTA updates and/or ftf's have? Will I just lose root? Or will I lose custom recovery as well? Just want to make sure since i'm sure the B.2.257 ftf will be posted shortly and I will want to flash it!
Similarly, if I were to change the CDA to get B.2.257 OTA, would I just lose root? or would I lose recovery as well?
I don't know about ota but flashing a ftf makes you recovery and root go bye bye.
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Reb0rn said:
I don't know about ota but flashing a ftf makes you recovery and root go bye bye.
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Thanks for the reply. Bootloader remains unlocked correct? So just re-root and reflash?
cholepuree1 said:
Thanks for the reply. Bootloader remains unlocked correct? So just re-root and reflash?
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Yes. Only way to relock is by restoring your probably backed up TA partition.
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I have 2 questions:
1.can i root my lg p768 with locked Bl cause i just wanna tweak it on the stock rom (V20C)
2.if the answer to 1 is yes so what is the difference between having locked or unlocked BL (what are the benefits)
LSGio said:
I have 2 questions:
1.can i root my lg p768 with locked Bl cause i just wanna tweak it on the stock rom (V20C)
2.if the answer to 1 is yes so what is the difference between having locked or unlocked BL (what are the benefits)
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1. Yes.
2. L9 with Unlocked Bootloader can install custom roms and/or kernels
2.5 Unlocking the bootloader is like winning the lottery....lol.
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jufece said:
1. Yes.
2. L9 with Unlocked Bootloader can install custom roms and/or kernels
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but i also saw a thread called Locked BL recovery installer
so can't i use it to flash CWM and then flash roms?
here is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
and this thread is what brought me here to ask the same question again:
if i can root my phone and flash recoverry on it without unlocking my BL so why should i unlock it?
Yes you can root your phone with CWM on locked BL but there is no possibilty of changing ROMs in future.
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noob.gamer said:
Yes you can root your phone with CWM on locked BL but there is no possibilty of changing ROMs in future.
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So you mean an unlocked BL gives me the ability to flash roms?
LSGio said:
So you mean an unlocked BL gives me the ability to flash roms?
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Yes that is correct. However, re-locking the bootloader is currently not possible which means your phone will be out of warranty, so proceed with caution.
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