I've been trying to work this our for quiet some time now.
Phone - Live with Walkman
PC - Windows 8 - 64 bit
What I did till now:
- Installed the Android SDK on my machine (for fastboot.exe)
- Acquired the unlock key from sony website (and verified that my bootloader can be unlocked *#*#7978423*#*#)
- Also, went to the Windows 8 PC settings and disabled the driver signature enforcement to false
- Downloaded the driver file from sony website and copied it in usb_drivers
Now,
When I switch off my phone and put it into fastboot mode (Power up and USB cable), nothing happens in PC ... didn't asked for any drivers.
Running 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' gives nothing.
In device manager, I can see a S1Fastboot Loader device but with no drivers. When I tried to manually install drivers, it didn't do anything.
Finally - I installed ADB driver instead.
Now, the command 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' gicves '0.3' :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
BUT -
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x[my_key] is failing.
What should I do now???????
Seems like some issues with windows 8?????
arpitghiya said:
I've been trying to work this our for quiet some time now.
Phone - Live with Walkman
PC - Windows 8 - 64 bit
What I did till now:
- Installed the Android SDK on my machine (for fastboot.exe)
- Acquired the unlock key from sony website (and verified that my bootloader can be unlocked *#*#7978423*#*#)
- Also, went to the Windows 8 PC settings and disabled the driver signature enforcement to false
- Downloaded the driver file from sony website and copied it in usb_drivers
Now,
When I switch off my phone and put it into fastboot mode (Power up and USB cable), nothing happens in PC ... didn't asked for any drivers.
Running 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' gives nothing.
In device manager, I can see a S1Fastboot Loader device but with no drivers. When I tried to manually install drivers, it didn't do anything.
Finally - I installed ADB driver instead.
Now, the command 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' gicves '0.3' :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
BUT -
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x[my_key] is failing.
What should I do now???????
Seems like some issues with windows 8?????
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You Just Need Unlock it 1 time.so u can use a windows 7 pc for one time.no need to discuss.
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anyway u can use flashtool.
I have a problem to install ADB drivers too, on windows 8, BUT I sloved it with this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044804
And now I have unlocked my Xperia mini pro bootloader
So it's posible to unlock bootloader on win 8 after installing ADB drivers.
How about IMEI did you enter first 14 corectly without last one?
I think that you have wrong unlock code.
arpitghiya said:
Now,
When I switch off my phone and put it into fastboot mode (Power up and USB cable), nothing happens in PC ... didn't asked for any drivers.
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Volume up button, not power.
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I am following the official guide [*1], which is suggested from this root instruction[*2].
But I keep getting this error:
Code:
C:\fastboot>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xMYKEYGOTFROMSONY
...
FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.021s
What could be wrong? Is there anyway to get more debug information to see why it's failing?
Here is my settings:
Phone model: D6503 / Xperia Z2
OS: Win 7 64-bit
USB Driver: Android Bootloader Interface version 4.0.0.0 [12/6/2010]
(This one is using android_winusb.inf dowloaded from Sony official site, and the rest files from latest Android SDK (64-bit)[*3].)
In the service info > Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Running this cmd:
Code:
>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
shows "5.0".
I didn't insert the SIM card while unlocking.
The phone USB debugging mode is enable already.
*1 = unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
*2 = androidcentral.us/2014/04/root-sony-xperia-z2-on-android-4-4-2/
*3 = dl.google.com/android/adt/22.6.2/adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321.zip
If you run "adb devices" from wherever your adb.exe is, does your phone show up? That's a good way to test if your USB drivers are working.
Download latest flashtool and install all drivers again and then use flashtool folders to use USB might work out better for you
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i think you shouldn't show your unlock key to us
He didn't.
@JMonkeYJ: I ran adb.exe with my Z2 phone in fastboot mode, but it didn't find any device.
@festa20: I downloaded flashtool-0.9.16.0-windows, installed it.
- then run flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe, install below drivers:
Flashmode drivers, fastboot drivers, Xperia Z2 Device Drivers.
(But when connect Z2 to the USB in fastboot mode, in Windows 7 Device Manager, it still shows:
SAMSUNG Android Phone (my old phone was a Samsung):
Sony ADB Interface (Driver Provider: Google Inc., Driver data: 12/6/2010, Driver Version: 4.0.0.0)
Looks like the ADB driver is still the old one I installed, not from the flashtool(?)
- I then run flashtool\x10flasher_lib\fastboot.exe in command line, still got same error...
Looks like it's a driver issue, how do I install the correct driver?
khumash said:
@JMonkeYJ: I ran adb.exe with my Z2 phone in fastboot mode, but it didn't find any device.
@festa20: I downloaded flashtool-0.9.16.0-windows, installed it.
- then run flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe, install below drivers:
Flashmode drivers, fastboot drivers, Xperia Z2 Device Drivers.
(But when connect Z2 to the USB in fastboot mode, in Windows 7 Device Manager, it still shows:
SAMSUNG Android Phone (my old phone was a Samsung):
Sony ADB Interface (Driver Provider: Google Inc., Driver data: 12/6/2010, Driver Version: 4.0.0.0)
Looks like the ADB driver is still the old one I installed, not from the flashtool(?)
- I then run flashtool\x10flasher_lib\fastboot.exe in command line, still got same error...
Looks like it's a driver issue, how do I install the correct driver?
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If your device is plugged in to PC in fastboot mode you need to do "fastboot devices"
nickwarn said:
If your device is plugged in to PC in fastboot mode you need to do "fastboot devices"
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Running "fastboot devices" can see my device now. But still fail to unlock.
Code:
Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot.exe devices
MYZ2SN fastboot
khumash said:
Running "fastboot devices" can see my device now. But still fail to unlock.
Code:
Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot.exe devices
MYZ2SN fastboot
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Let me know when you have time I will help u through team viewer and see what we can do
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We did it
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festa20 said:
We did it
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Many thanks to festa20 walk me through the whole process!!!
help
hi
i have the same problem in my z2 d6503 please help i can enter the recovery mode when i used the commend
fastboot flash boot ***.img
it said not command not allowed even i cant flash my device in flashtools it said error with loader.sin
help
Sony xperia z2 tablet - failed command not allowed
nickwarn said:
If your device is plugged in to PC in fastboot mode you need to do "fastboot devices"
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I get a similar msg.
Running SDK from Linux (Tiny Core)
fastboot fired up fine
But got similar message after following Sony step-by-step.
./fastboot devices
then tried
./fastboot -i etc.
RESULT:
FAILED: (REMOTE: Command not allowed)
Any ideas?
Is there a different tool I should try another utility?
This Z2 is a Verizon release...and I noticed Sony site mentions some Z2 devices cannot be unlocked.
Is this an evil empire block?
Help!
I have problem just like OP. How did you fixed it?
Bootloader Unlocked Allowed : Yes
and fastboot working, detect my phone.
I already tried with 14,15 digit IMEI but result are same as the output bootloader key is same
I have issue using this method as well as trying to use flashtool. Both doesn't work. For fastboot I get into the command prompt and it's just stuck on waiting for device. In flashtool it can't find my device and tells me to reboot the phone. Any ideas? BTW my phone is rooted does that have something to do with it?
you cant adb bootloader unlock unless you have added/modded some adb files
(only aplies to z2 btw)
(yes fastboot and flasmode too you need the files(try developer.sonymobile.com)
try flashtool from flashtool.net
install drivers first before trying
Envious_Data said:
you cant adb bootloader unlock unless you have added/modded some adb files
(only aplies to z2 btw)
(yes fastboot and flasmode too you need the files(try developer.sonymobile.com)
try flashtool from flashtool.net
install drivers first before trying
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Still don't work after downloading again. Anyone else got it working willing to help out? I've tried going through Sony developer again and it doesn't work. BTW my handset says bootloader is unlockable.
nyichiban said:
Still don't work after downloading again. Anyone else got it working willing to help out? I've tried going through Sony developer again and it doesn't work. BTW my handset says bootloader is unlockable.
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have you got the drivers, adb files, adb installed with fastboot n flashmode and do you have the files for those
you can get all these files from sonymobile or adb download
of course you can try the easy way to unlock which is USING FLASHTOOL
festa20 said:
We did it
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What did you do? I'm having the same problem as khumash, I get:
Code:
>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xMYKEY
...
FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.020s
However, my device shows up when I do "fastboot devices", though nothing shows up when I do "adb devices"
festa20 said:
Let me know when you have time I will help u through team viewer and see what we can do
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ive got the same problem is there any chance you could help me please? its been driving me crazy trying to do this lol.
I recently purchased an Xperia Z2 D6503 from Amazon (International version); and when trying to unlock the bootloader I ran into this issue.
I followed all steps until the part where it requires that I go to device manager> right click on s1 fastboot> update drivers> and select newest google usb drivers with the modified sony file in there. However, when I try that instead of showing a progress bar and telling me it is now an ADB boot loader interface it simply says it was unable to install drivers.
I tried different folders, different drivers, and nothing works. I tried to skip to the step of opening command prompt and typing fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, however the message [waiting on device] appears and nothing ever happens... I waited 10 minutes and nothing happened.
I didn't try the last step of typing fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY, so does anyone know what to do here?
PS: I did have a Nexus 5 before this, and unlocking the bootloader there was similar but went smooth and got it first try... not here.
So my device is recognized when it's turned on but then I go to command prompt and click ADB reboot bootloader (enter). It just says waiting for device. If it's on and I click ADB devices in the command prompt it tells me the serial number and then says device. On the computer management it is recognized as a device it says the name Xperia XA Ultra. I tried to update the Google driver into ADB but that was a failed attempt. I couldn't quite understand what I was supposed to do there or really even follow the instructions because it kept telling me that I was unable to update drivers after I followed the instructions they gave me. I just kept getting an error message. So I'm wondering how do I solve this problem? I really would like to unlock my bootloader and I'm not even sure if it's going into fastboot. I got the notification after turning off the phone hold Volume Plus and plug it in it said of my computer that it was installing the fastboot drivers. I'm assuming it was in fastboot at that time even though I didn't get a blue light it just turned blue for a minute and then it was Green. It said it was installing fastboot drivers so I'm assuming it was in fastboot mode. This is a really tricky process I guess.
What windows do you have?
Also I would recommend you to Google how install fastboot on your Windows type.
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I have windows 10
Windows 10. Why would I need to install fastboot on Windows? Fastboot is on my Android device. I use ADB. Android debugging bridge is the bridge that goes between your operating system and fastboot the bootloader and Android and all of that in order to be able to communicate with the phone. Why would I need to install Fastboot on my windows? You sound like a customer service representative. I can't even talk to them anymore because they tried to get me to act like Chris Farley.
If you don't install fastboot on your computer you can't unlock bootloader you can't install custom recovery or root the phone!
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Hello,
Here is the link to the ADB Installer that contains all the files you need (ADB, Fastboot and Drivers). Download and following the screen information to install the program.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979/
Thanks,
Danjuma
Hi there
please note that Windows 10 x64 blocks the installation of unsigned drivers. To be able to install them anyway you have to enter the Windows Test Mode. To do this you just have to run "bcdedit /set testsigning on" in an administrative command line and restart your computer afterwards. You'll see "Test Mode" at the bottom right corner of your desktop. To leave the testmode use "bcdedit /set testsigning off" and restart again.
Done all of this and it doesn't work...
You have to use drivers from Sony for Flashmode and use drivers included in Flashtool (C:\flashtool\drivers) for fastboot and ADB. No problem for me with Windows 10 64bits and don't need to use Test mode.
Once I reboot to bootloader and connect to PC, the command "fastboot devices" does not recognize the device, so when I try to unlock it. it says "waiting for device". I've enabled both OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
The phone shows "fastboot_unlock_verify ok"
"The device is in fastboot mode which is only for debug Android devices. if you want to exit fastboot mode, please long press volume up nad power buttons simultaneously. "
EDIT: Solved it by using the correct platform-tools
I have the same problem. I actually thought that I installed the right sdk platform tools. Can you upload the platform tools that work for you?
Thank you
7tyjupiter said:
I have the same problem. I actually thought that I installed the right sdk platform tools. Can you upload the platform tools that work for you?
Thank you
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I used the ones from here - https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-adb/#How-to-Install-Android-SDK-and-Platform-Tools
Solved.
I downloaded the platform tools 30.0.5 and reinstall it. Then i reinstall the adb bootloader driver right at the moment when the Nord2 is in the fastboot mode.
cheers
I have no developer options for reboot, bootloader, recovery.
platform tools 30.0.5, where?
Try after reboot into bootloader "fastboot devices". Is the Nord 2 recognized?
For me the correct command was "fastboot flashing unlock".
Hier is the link for the Platform tools 30.0.5
adb - platform tools v30.0.5.zip | by abdyasar for Utilities
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
I'm having the same issue. I can't get my Nord 2 show up with "fastboot devices". Sent my phone into the bootloader with "adb reboot bootloader" no problem.
I have used the 30.0.5 platform tools as well as the 31.0.3. Installed Oneplus USB drivers and also tried the universal r13 android drivers (Reinstalled the bootloader drivers while in bootloader mode). Also tried Snoop05s 1.43 adb installer. All to no avail. Just can't get my device to show up in the bootloader.
In Phone settings bootloader is open and USB debugging is on.
Edit: I made it work. Used regular CMD and not powershell and it showed up.
F4t16u3 said:
I'm having the same issue. I can't get my Nord 2 show up with "fastboot devices". Sent my phone into the bootloader with "adb reboot bootloader" no problem.
I have used the 30.0.5 platform tools as well as the 31.0.3. Installed Oneplus USB drivers and also tried the universal r13 android drivers (Reinstalled the bootloader drivers while in bootloader mode). Also tried Snoop05s 1.43 adb installer. All to no avail. Just can't get my device to show up in the bootloader.
In Phone settings bootloader is open and USB debugging is on.
Edit: I made it work. Used regular CMD and not powershell and it showed up.
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Mine does not show up.... -.-
I'm at a total loss here...
phone has unlocking and USB debugging toggled on.
phone is not a US phone and unlocking is allowed.
phone goes into fastboot mode (by turning on while holding volume)
"fastboot devices" command returns my phone is in fastboot and connected
"fastboot oem unlock 0xPASSWORD" returns FAILED (remote: 'Command not supported in default implementation')
and fastboot: error: Command failed
I have no idea what to do or try from here.
If I try to flash an image i get:
FAILED (remote: 'Download is not allowed on locked devices')
so, defiantly still locked out of the bootloader
Try below steps
1. Ensure you have platform tools 33.x , 34 has issues.
2. Try to reboot to bootloader from pc.
adb reboot bootloader
3. Try running
fastboot flashing unlock unlockcode
Try it :
fastboot oem unlock
or
fastboot flashing unlock
SOLVED I am so happy. I'm on day 3 of trying to get the phone to bootload.
there is definitely a difference between going into fastboot through the phone itself and through adb commands on PC.
fastboot through the phone shows the drop down menu and no blue light illuminated on phone.
fastboot through adb phone is black screen with a blue light on right corner on the phone.
the windows drivers behave differently between the two. I am running windows 10. phone model XQ-CT72
steps that solved the issue. For anyone in the future.
I downloaded and used platform tools version 33.0.3 NOT version 34.
"adb reboot bootloader" used from windows PC
opened windows device manager found my "discovered device" and forced it to use the SONY driver downloaded from sonys website. It would not detect it on its own, or even use the SONY driver without me telling it to specifically. device manager> "andorid" > properties > update driver > browse computer for driver > installed sony driver
everything worked following these instructions here https://www.droidwin.com/unlock-bootloader-and-root-sony-xperia-1-iv/
alexriethmeier said:
There is definitely a difference between going into ...
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fastboot, part of the android bootloader, abl
fastbootd, part of recovery
I had same issue and same solution fixed it what you showed and did. I was terrified, after investing so much money on this phone and not getting it unlocked.
You won't need to go through such hassle if you just use Linux VM (a Ubuntu distro will do). The driver works out of the box.