Is it possible to Lock Bootloader Xperia Go again? Why do we need to unlock Bootloader for Xperia Go if the only one working rom there (zip or FTF) is exactly the same as the Sony stock rom...?
xperia_88 said:
Is it possible to Lock Bootloader Xperia Go again? Why do we need to unlock Bootloader for Xperia Go if the only one working rom there (zip or FTF) is exactly the same as the Sony stock rom...?
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you may want to read this post first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
yes it is possible to relock bootloader for any android but that depends whether it is developed by devs and available yet for that phone. try find out at the development section for your phone model.
unlocking bootloader is required if you want to root, for superuser function, customize app functions and etc, which cannot be done in locked bootloader. you also don't have to unlock bootloader if you only want to upgrade your phone or change your stock rom to other region stock roms, just flash the file using flashtool. hope this helps
adhawk said:
you may want to read this post first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
yes it is possible to relock bootloader for any android but that depends whether it is developed by devs and available yet for that phone. try find out at the development section for your phone model.
unlocking bootloader is required if you want to root, for superuser function, customize app functions and etc, which cannot be done in locked bootloader. you also don't have to unlock bootloader if you only want to upgrade your phone or change your stock rom to other region stock roms, just flash the file using flashtool. hope this helps
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Thanks!
Related
Hi!
I've got a problem with unlocking my XPERIA U. It has Orange branded firmware, Android 2.3.7, and I'd like to change it to for example ICS. I wanted to unlock my bootloader, but I can see a message: Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
Is there any possibility to unlock it, or not? And why this phone has no possibility to do it?
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linoskoczek
Unlock = debrand? If yes, just flash stock ROM 1.54 or 1.75 with flashtool.
You can make branded ftf backup before flashing, just in case.
BTW why do u want to unlock bootloader?
Odp: [Q] Not possible to unlock phone - is there anyother method to do it?
No, you can't unlock your phone. Probably you have simlock and locked bl by operator(Orange). But you can flash fw without Orange apps etc. Just go to development section and download latest ICS fw.
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Ahh that ****ty orange...
I've flashed it to ICS, but still unlocking is not possible. Anyway, do you think http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 will root the phone? It's just a one thing I can do without unlocking xperia.
linoskoczek said:
Ahh that ****ty orange...
I've flashed it to ICS, but still unlocking is not possible. Anyway, do you think http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 will root the phone? It's just a one thing I can do without unlocking xperia.
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I think the only thing you can't do in SXP with locked bootloader is flashing custom kernel. So, the answer is yes, you can root the phone without unlocking bootloader as well as e.g. install CWM recovery.
Hi, i have a Live with walkman, with locked bootloader, can i install other kernel?, for example LuPus kernel
My phone is rooted with the Revolution ICS Rom, what i must do to install a new kernel?
Can someone help me?
Sorry for my bad english
Membrillo007 said:
Hi, i have a Live with walkman, with locked bootloader, can i install other kernel?, for example LuPus kernel
My phone is rooted with the Revolution ICS Rom, what i must do to install a new kernel?
Can someone help me?
Sorry for my bad english
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If you want to install a kernel like lupus, first you need to unlock your bootloader. Use this tool to unlock it.
mauam said:
If you want to install a kernel like lupus, first you need to unlock your bootloader. Use this tool to unlock it.
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Thanks man, But which are the risks of unlock my bootloader?
Membrillo007 said:
Thanks man, But which are the risks of unlock my bootloader?
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The risk of brick your device, but a lot of people already unlocked their bootloaders without any problems, your DRM will be permanently deleted, but believe me you can get more from your phone when the bootloader is unlocked, really worth it.
Membrillo007 said:
Thanks man, But which are the risks of unlock my bootloader?
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mauam said:
The risk of brick your device, but a lot of people already unlocked their bootloaders without any problems, your DRM will be permanently deleted, but believe me you can get more from your phone when the bootloader is unlocked, really worth it.
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And you loose your warranty
Drm won't be lost if you unlock using testpoint method.
Regards
-N
First check the bootloader status.whether its unlocked or not.
If its already unlocked then you can flash any custom kernel.If not you have to unlock BL first.Its not harmful but it will avoid your phone warranty.Try to use SE web site to unlock BL.Its the safest way..
After unlocking BT u can flash kernels anytime using Flash tool™..
Re:How to install a kernel
To install a custom kernel,you have to unlock your bootloader and there are two ways of doing it:
1.Use the official sony method...
head to unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and follow the procedure there..
by doing so you lose your DRM keys which means services like track id wont work anymore...
2.use a testpoint method which is a bit complicated but you retain your DRM keys
for the testpoint method check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
Bootloader unlocking should be done carefully,you might brick your phone if you are not careful..
after the unlock is complete you can use flashtool to flash a custom kernel in fastboot mode..
Do I need to unlock the bootloader if I want to downgrade to GB from ICS?
and is there any other way to unlock the bootloader without the official SONY method?
TJ_bab said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader if I want to downgrade to GB from ICS?
and is there any other way to unlock the bootloader without the official SONY method?
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No. The only reason you have to unlock your bootloader is in case you want to install a custom kernel, otherwise there is no reason. O don't know if there is any other way to unblock bootloader except the one from Sony and honestly I think there is no reason.
To downgrade from ics to gbe you have to install flashtool on your pc and download the gb ftf file and flash it.
There is a tutorial on YouTube on how to use flashtool on arc and the way is pretty similar to st27. The only thing you have to do is find on st27 development thread the drivers and the gb Rom. Here is the YouTube tutorial
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74&desktop_uri=/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
Hi, sorry but I'm confused reading about rooting in regards to DRM keys, TA partitions and what method works with the latest firmware.
I've upgraded my firmware to the latest generic. 314 AU firmware and my phone came with the bootloader unlocked.
I want to root now and am confused as to whether I will
1.lose warranty
2.be able to restore to factory if I need to send it back for repairs
3.lose anything else
4.what method I need to use to get root with my firmware.
Thanks
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Do you mean that your phone's bootloader is unlockable (i.e. can be unlocked if you wish) or do you mean that it has already been unlocked?
You'll lose warranty only if the bootloader has been unlocked. If you just root the phone (and keep the bootloader locked), then you still have your warranty.
You can restore to factory simply by using the repair function in PC Companion.
Root will not cause you to lose anything. But unlocking the bootloader will remove the DRM keys and TA partition.
Use the rootkitXperia tool to root your phone.
Sorry, I meant the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked, it isn't unlocked yet.
Do I even need to unlock it seeings as you can get root without unlocking it?
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kotton666 said:
Sorry, I meant the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked, it isn't unlocked yet.
Do I even need to unlock it seeings as you can get root without unlocking it?
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you do not need to unlock your bootloader for many things
-root
-recovery
-stock based roms
-mods
-root apps
-etc
flashing a custom kernel or non stock based rom requires you to unlock your bootloader, as flashing a kernel or non stock based custom rom will brick your device
Envious_Data said:
you do not need to unlock your bootloader for many things
-root
-recovery
-stock based roms
-mods
-root apps
-etc
flashing a custom kernel or non stock based rom requires you to unlock your bootloader, as flashing a kernel or non stock based custom rom will brick your device
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Ahh ok. I essentially want root for a couple of mods and root apps as well as ad blocking.
So if I decide in the future to try a custom rom then I should unlock the bootloader before doing so?
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kotton666 said:
Ahh ok. I essentially want root for a couple of mods and root apps as well as ad blocking.
So if I decide in the future to try a custom rom then I should unlock the bootloader before doing so?
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Right. But before unlocking bootloader make sure to backup your TA partition so your DRM keys and other essential files needed for warranty is still intact. You can use TA Backup tool to unlock and re-lock BL.
Re-locking bootloader will bring back your warranty but once you unlock your bootloader and you did not back it up, you cannot bring back and you'll permanently loose warranty.
DrearierJester1 said:
Right. But before unlocking bootloader make sure to backup your TA partition so your DRM keys and other essential files needed for warranty is still intact. You can use TA Backup tool to unlock and re-lock BL.
Re-locking bootloader will bring back your warranty but once you unlock your bootloader and you did not back it up, you cannot bring back and you'll permanently loose warranty.
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Thanks for the reply guys, much appreciated. It's a lot clearer for me now.
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Envious_Data said:
flashing a custom kernel or non stock based rom requires you to unlock your bootloader, as flashing a kernel or non stock based custom rom will brick your device
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I assume you mean, may rather than will?
ghostofcain said:
I assume you mean, may rather than will?
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i mean Will instead of may.
flashing a custom kernel or non stock based rom to a device with a locked bootloader will brick your device.
english isnt my strong suit, i know that "may" isnt a solid word, will is more solid implying that it will always happen...
Envious_Data said:
i mean Will instead of may.
flashing a custom kernel or non stock based rom to a device with a locked bootloader will brick your device.
english isnt my strong suit, i know that "may" isnt a solid word, will is more solid implying that it will always happen...
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Flashing a custom kernel on a locked bootloader will fail, not brick your device.
ghostofcain said:
Flashing a custom kernel on a locked bootloader will fail, not brick your device.
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that doesnt make sense to me
it fails to boot, you can flash a kernel on a locked bootloader, the signature verifacation i do belive just doesnt like non existant or custom signatures
the result is a soft bricked device, its why i said it will brick your device, i may not have specified weather it was a soft or a hardbrick because both can happen from flashing a Rom or a Kernel to a device which its not ment for
im having trouble understanding you here?
my point being that you cant flash a Z2 rom or kernel to a Z1 and you cant flash a Z1 rom to a Z, cross-flashing isnt somethig to ever do
Envious_Data said:
that doesnt make sense to me
it fails to boot, you can flash a kernel on a locked bootloader, the signature verifacation i do belive just doesnt like non existant or custom signatures
the result is a soft bricked device, its why i said it will brick your device, i may not have specified weather it was a soft or a hardbrick because both can happen from flashing a Rom or a Kernel to a device which its not ment for
im having trouble understanding you here?
my point being that you cant flash a Z2 rom or kernel to a Z1 and you cant flash a Z1 rom to a Z, cross-flashing isnt somethig to ever do
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Sorry it's me who's got it wrong, I assumed by brick you'd meant hard brick and I'd misunderstood the issue with flashing kernel on bootloader locked devices.
So let's agree, Don't try and flash kernels or custom roms with custom kernels on locked bootloader devices.
Is it possible to install Cwm recovery on my xperia z2 without unlocking the bootloader?
Yes, have a look in development section
ghostofcain said:
Yes, have a look in development section
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I've not been able to find it.
With all due respect, and without being too much of an arse, if you can't manage to find the thread maybe you should think twice about installing a custom recovery!
[HINT]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411 [/HINT]
I respect your choices, but I wonder why you don't want to unlock your bootloader (unless you got an UK model)? In that way, you can flash a custom recovery without any problem.
If you are worried about warranty or DRM keys, you can relock bootloader and backup the DRM keys. You can even have z3 features with custom roms (Existenz).
fccr1990 said:
I respect your choices, but I wonder why you don't want to unlock your bootloader (unless you got an UK model)? In that way, you can flash a custom recovery without any problem.
If you are worried about warranty or DRM keys, you can relock bootloader and backup the DRM keys. You can even have z3 features with custom roms (Existenz).
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader to flash a recovery. My Z2 is unlocked, rooted and has a custom recovery. Not everybody wants to install custom Rom.
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No need to unlock your bootloader to use a recovery and flash a rom what is based on stock, search before post and also read !
Check the dual recovery thread by @[NUT]
Congratulations, sir. I know there is a way to flash a custom recovery with a locked bootloader, I only said that if you unlock your bootloader, nothing bad happens. By the way, didn't said that he must install a custom rom, only said that you can have z3 features if you install a custom rom.
It sure is: I have my Z2 with LB (unlockable), rooted with "xdualrecovery" and flying with one of the most consistent stock-based roms I've ever dealed with: existenz by Niaboc79. If you go further with installing a recovery, you should give that ROM a try.