Hey guys, i bought a Xperia Tablet Z today, wanted to flash CM 10.1 and what do i find out? Not possible with locked bootloader.....
Is there a way to flash CM or do i have to live with the stock Sony-Rom? Or are there any Roms i can flash with locked bootloader?
You have to live with stock or stock based rom that works with stock kernel.
CM is not possible as it has its own kernel.
You weren't able to unlock the bootloader? The service menu said you couldn't?
DdcCabuslay said:
You weren't able to unlock the bootloader? The service menu said you couldn't?
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Ofc its not possible with a locked bootloader... that's why you have to unlock it. Just google it; sony gives you a walkthrough.
Ok, im a lucky guy
After cmw installation unlock status changed to "No". After doing a factory reset, status went back to "Yes" and i was able to unlock bootloader. CM already installed
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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!
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..
Is it possible to install Cwm recovery on my xperia z2 without unlocking the bootloader?
Yes, have a look in development section
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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).
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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.
hey guys
my phone is running on kitkat 4.4.4 .167, i want to know how to install and setup MultiRom so i can install a custom rom with the stock rom
ps rooted+recover LB
thanks
kingsasha said:
hey guys
my phone is running on kitkat 4.4.4 .167, i want to know how to install and setup MultiRom so i can install a custom rom with the stock rom
ps rooted+recover LB
thanks
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I'd rather not blow up your bubble, but afaik, two words prevent multirom to be installed on your device, them being Locked and Bootloader.... a modified kernel is needed to do so, therefore locked bootloader can only run on stock kernels... sorry...
of course if your Bootloader unlock is set to "allowed: yes", you can first unlock your bootloader, however if it's set to "bootloader unlock allowed: no", I guess nothing can be done...
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I'd rather not blow up your bubble, but afaik, two words prevent multirom to be installed on your device, them being Locked and Bootloader.... a modified kernel is needed to do so, therefore locked bootloader can only run on stock kernels... sorry...
of course if your Bootloader unlock is set to "allowed: yes", you can first unlock your bootloader, however if it's set to "bootloader unlock allowed: no", I guess nothing can be done...
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So i need to unlock my bootloader and install a modified kernel...thanks