I have an Xperia tablet Z, I've checked the service menu and confirmed that the bootloader unlock allowed value is "Yes".
I've requested and received the unlock key, and following the instructions on http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions.
I've prepared my computer for the process, and can confirm that the device connects to fastboot without issue.
Upon using the fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, I receive the following error:
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FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.035s
What do?
Doc_rockulus said:
I have an Xperia tablet Z, I've checked the service menu and confirmed that the bootloader unlock allowed value is "Yes".
I've requested and received the unlock key, and following the instructions on http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions.
I've prepared my computer for the process, and can confirm that the device connects to fastboot without issue.
Upon using the fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, I receive the following error:
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FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.035s
What do?
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The unlock code is case sensitive - are you using the right case ?
GretaLewd said:
The unlock code is case sensitive - are you using the right case ?
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I've copied and pasted it from sony's email, unless it was provided to me in the incorrect case, I doubt that's the issue.
I've worked a way around my task that did not require bootloader unlocking, but any additional assistance would be appreciated.
I've got the same problem with unlocking the bootloader from my Sony Xperia Tablet Z Wifi (SGP312,FW 10.3.1.C.0.136). In service menu there is written, that my device is unlockable, so i get unlock key from sony, but i can't unlock.
When i write in cmd
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
then i get as result
Code:
version: 0.5
finished. total time: -0.000s
. That's fine.
When i write in cmd
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xMyKey
where MyKey is the key i received from sony email, then this error returns:
Code:
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FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.031s
I'd like to install Cyanogenmod-ROM and a recovery like clockworkmod. i'm familiar with rooting HTC- and Samsung-Devices, but i got no idea how to unlock this bootloader!
There's a program on this forum I used that unlocks it pretty much for you just gotta give code its called flashtool used it a couple days ago
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this is from Sony
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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this is from Sony
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
@ Beastint: Doomlords flashtool doesn't work with FW 10.3.1.C.0.136.
@ MikeViller: yes, that's how i did it
i tried unlocking bootloader with upper and lower case letters in key, but still getting error message.
There is a tool called vroot to root the tablet, but i'd like to unlock the bootloader too, so that i can install CWM -> h t t p : //forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433466
What are the benefits of unlocking the Bootloader ? Sorry for the newbie question am kind of new to Sony
N1NJATH3ORY said:
What are the benefits of unlocking the Bootloader ? Sorry for the newbie question am kind of new to Sony
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Allowing use of custom kernel needed to use non stock rom ( CM, omni, aosp based roms)
Sorry to jump in on this post but....
I have rooted my SGP321 (Tablet Z 16GB LTE) but I get when I check and enter the code to see if I can unlock my bootloader I get a NO returned
Does this mean there is no way around unlocking it?
Sorry for the questions. (I wish it was as easy as installing ROM's on my HTC One)
Finally bootloader is unlocked!
I sent another email with IDID to Sony instead of serialnumber and the key i received worked to unlock bootloader.
@N345H: i'not sure, but NO seems to be NO
so if we contact sony to get the bootloader unlocked. if anything went wrong after that, can we just relock, and restore the drm key and send it in for warranty? any has any experiences to share?
so if we contact sony to get the bootloader unlocked. if anything went wrong after that, can we just relock, and restore the drm key and send it in for warranty? any has any experiences to share?
I know HTC keeps track of unlocks not sure if Sony does if you were able to restore ta and.go.back to stock I would think it would be ok. Sony is pretty good. I had a xperia arc unlocked had some issues restored and sent it in and they still fixed it no charge
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so if we contact sony to get the bootloader unlocked. if anything went wrong after that, can we just relock, and restore the drm key and send it in for warranty? any has any experiences to share?
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I unlocked my drive and read the warnings, and Sony says it depends on your warranty. you should check your own if you have one. Mine is voided. They also mention additional cost for repair for an unlocked device.
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Hi guys,
Sorry I've not been around for a while - been having a little issue testing Kernels at the moment as I've managed to re-lock my bootloader! (Doh!). Posted what happened below in case anyone has any thoughts - can't say I'm happy it looks like I'm going to have to pay money to get the simlock removed again!
It started when I was looking into changing the MTD sizes so I could reclaim wasted space in /system and /cache so I could get ~620MB of usable space in /data for apps etc. To do this I had to first know what the current partition sizes are so I wouldn't screw up the partitions needed to boot the phone.
Unfortunately trying 'fastboot oem listpartition' was giving me:
Code:
FAILED (remote: oem unlock 0xFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF)
and when I tried to unlock the bootloader the SE way with
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem lock 0xMy_Code
I was getting
Code:
FAILED (remote: Phone is already unlocked!)
"No problem!" thought I, fired up S1Tool and pressed the 'Restore' button thinking this would lock the bootloader using the testpoint method. Then I could unlock it the SE way over fastboot and perhaps the OEM commands would work.
It was a partial success, the phone lost bootloader but wouldn't power on. I couldn't get anything to work, and finally had to re-flash it using the FlashTool. From here I noticed the Sim-lock seemed to be re-enabled and I couldn't get in to FastBoot mode.
When attempting to unlock the bootloader I can't via the SE method because I can't get to FastBoot, and I can't through the S1 Tool method as it complains:
Code:
SETOOL2 SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, SEMCBOOT ALREADY PATCHED
I've a feeling I'm going to have to go back to the shop that unlocked it in the first place and get them to perform their magic again - no doubt costing me more money! Thought I'd post it here in case there's something I've not tried?
...Seems that Simlock isn't enabled as such, but putting in two different sim-cards makes it display "Emergency Calls Only | No Sim Card" :S
Starting to think I've really broken it!
Hey guys,
I had emailed moto a coupled of days ago asking them if the bootloader is unlocked for the RAZR in India, here's the response:
Response Via Email (Harsh Dhawan) 25/12/2011 10.55 PM
Dear Mr. Richeek Dey,
Thank you for writing us at Motorola Customer Care.
With reference to your mail regarding MOTOROLA RAZR XT910, we would like to inform you that Boot Loader in this handset is unlocked from Motorola in India.
Please Note: We do not recommend you to upgrade handset's OS unofficially, as doing the same will void it's warranty and also may lead it to complete dead.
You may also alternatively call us direct at the following number:
1800-3000-4343 (Toll free from all Networks)
Warm Regards,
Harsh Dhawan
Motorola Customer Care - India
SO developers! Let the work on CWM for RAZR XT910 begin...I can help too...just let me know what to do!!
It's uber . Thx for information. May be it 's unlock for all international razr?
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First thing that you can do is run a command from pc "fastboot oem unlock". Please report what is the output
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(bootloader) fastboot oem unlock disabled!
FAILED (remote: )
finished. total time: 0.007s
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but got feedback from knolk that 2.3.5 can boot with 2.3.6's kernel :|
Cheekrox, can you do fastboot OEM unlock and see if it does accept the command?
If your device can be unlocked, I should be able to unlock all the GSM RAZRs out there.
The EternityProject Team Manager & Main Developer,
-kholk
kholk said:
Cheekrox, can you do fastboot OEM unlock and see if it does accept the command?
If your device can be unlocked, I should be able to unlock all the GSM RAZRs out there.
The EternityProject Team Manager & Main Developer,
-kholk
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I'll check 3-4hrs later, one of my devices is made in india, of cource it is unlocked factory
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kholk said:
Cheekrox, can you do fastboot OEM unlock and see if it does accept the command?
If your device can be unlocked, I should be able to unlock all the GSM RAZRs out there.
The EternityProject Team Manager & Main Developer,
-kholk
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Sure, gladly. How do I do it? Please give me precise instructions though.
Okay So I pressed the Power button, vol up and vol down at the same time. The following menu opened up:
1) Normal Bootup
2) Recovery
3) AP Fastboot
3) BP SBF Flash
4) BP only
5) BP HW Diag & Boot AP
6) BP Tools
I what do I do now? N do i select using the power key?
any change that command is disabled because the phone is factoty unlocked so that command is unneed?
Select AP Fastboot, then on your PC use the fastboot binary to execute "fastboot oem unlock".
kholk said:
Select AP Fastboot, then on your PC use the fastboot binary to execute "fastboot oem unlock".
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Explain "on your PC use the fastboot binary to execute "fastboot oem unlock" please.
i used cmd to navigate to /android/../platform-tools/fastboot
Which command do i use?
i dont find any oem unlock command.
use cmd, go to the folder where u have fastboot.exe
and then key in "fastboot oem unlock" without quote then enter.
then copy paste the feedback here.
Okay, here's the response:
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<bootloader> fastboot oem unlock disabled!
FAILED <remote:>
finished. total time: 0.008s
So, what does this mean?
It could mean that the bootloader is not unlocked
I tried the same command. and it failed. i guess something is not right here
nischalnischal said:
It could mean that the bootloader is not unlocked
I tried the same command. and it failed. i guess something is not right here
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That's weird...coz the Moto rep confirmed that it IS unlocked. Any other way to find out? Or anybody else to email in Moto? Somebody in a higher level?
Your device is locked and can't be unlocked. You also see on the bootloader "Device is LOCKED".
Yeah, they said the same to me prior buying it, then SURPRISE: it was LOCKED and not unlockable.
kholk said:
Your device is locked and can't be unlocked. You also see on the bootloader "Device is LOCKED".
Yeah, they said the same to me prior buying it, then SURPRISE: it was LOCKED and not unlockable.
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Oh yeah! Damn. Is there no way to unlock it? Should I ask send them an email again or something? I mean, its on record...they can't lie on record...=P
Obviously there's no way, until they release an unlockable bootloader.
And anyway I don't find this to be so fair 'cause when I bought it they said the same thing they said to you.
kholk said:
Obviously there's no way, until they release an unlockable bootloader.
And anyway I don't find this to be so fair 'cause when I bought it they said the same thing they said to you.
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Well, I rushed them another email. I'll keep u posted when they reply.
Sure, but they won't reply anymore now, I'm almost sure of this.
Maybe if we could test a newer release, could be that some are locked and some are unlockable no...
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after I relock my bootloader to get oficial ice cream i try to unlock it again but everytime I've got this error
failed (remote oem unlock 0XFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF ) if someone can help me please
Use the same key you received while unlocking the first time.
Tapatalked !
I did it but again the same error
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same issue
Dealing with the same.
Upgraded to 6.1.B.0.550 then re-locked bootloader to usae sony update service.
Used the original unlock code and got the "fail (remote: oem unlock 0XFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF). Tried unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock site for a new code but was supplied the same code again, so I don't believe it's related to the code.
My Phones setting indicate that bootloader unlock is allowed but no resolution as yet.
Hey everyone,
So I've been having a problem with my Z Ultra that I haven't been able to solve for a number of weeks now.
The service menu on my C6833 specifically says that the bootloader is unlockable, as shown here:
(imgur) com/OO9549 (sorry, XDA won't let me post links yet. ><)
However, when I try unlocking using Sony's official instructions (and using FlashTool) - I get the following:
fastboot -i 0x0ffce oem unlock 0x(my key here)
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FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.027s
I've copied/pasted the key, I've typed it out manually, they all get me the same error. I'm running Windows 8.1 (finally managed to get the drivers installed), yet this also happened on a Windows 7 machine. I've been racking my brain, but I can't find ANYTHING that'll help. The last time I tried, I gave up trying to unlock the bootloader and installed the DualRecovery for locked bootloaders, which ended up bricking my phone and I had to flash back to stock.
Help! I just want to be able to install custom roms again! D:
Hmm, that's strange. I've googled a bit and you're not the first xperia owner with this issue. Some say that updating or re-flashing the ROM will fix it. Which version are you running?
LordManhattan said:
Hmm, that's strange. I've googled a bit and you're not the first xperia owner with this issue. Some say that updating or re-flashing the ROM will fix it. Which version are you running?
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I've re-flashed the ROM a few times on different versions. I'm currently on 4.2.2 - 14.1.B.2.257.
Mandersoon said:
Hey everyone,
So I've been having a problem with my Z Ultra that I haven't been able to solve for a number of weeks now.
The service menu on my C6833 specifically says that the bootloader is unlockable, as shown here:
(imgur) com/OO9549 (sorry, XDA won't let me post links yet. ><)
However, when I try unlocking using Sony's official instructions (and using FlashTool) - I get the following:
fastboot -i 0x0ffce oem unlock 0x(my key here)
...
FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.027s
I've copied/pasted the key, I've typed it out manually, they all get me the same error. I'm running Windows 8.1 (finally managed to get the drivers installed), yet this also happened on a Windows 7 machine. I've been racking my brain, but I can't find ANYTHING that'll help. The last time I tried, I gave up trying to unlock the bootloader and installed the DualRecovery for locked bootloaders, which ended up bricking my phone and I had to flash back to stock.
Help! I just want to be able to install custom roms again! D:
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I had the same problem when I tried to unlock.
Tried 5 times and then was finally successful. Ensure that you have typed out the commands correctly. Don't copy and paste as that wont work.
Are you getting the same error in Flashtool?
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Are you getting the same error in Flashtool?
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I can't be sure as it was 3/4 months ago. Kept having issues, and I gave up. Then came back and after many attempts it worked. It was incorrect commands i was typing. 0 or O may have been the problem, or no space where they should be one.
If it says command failed then it sounds like you have the command correct, but the key is incorrect or the format of your input after the command is incorrect.
Also... are you rooted? Root first then try agian
hamdogg said:
I can't be sure as it was 3/4 months ago. Kept having issues, and I gave up. Then came back and after many attempts it worked. It was incorrect commands i was typing. 0 or O may have been the problem, or no space where they should be one.
If it says command failed then it sounds like you have the command correct, but the key is incorrect or the format of your input after the command is incorrect.
Also... are you rooted? Root first then try agian
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I have copied/pasted, as well as typing out the commands. This has happened with Flashtool as well as in the command prompt.
And the phone is rooted.
EDIT:
I figured out the problem. I ended up using flashtool for the whole process. Windows 8.1's Driver Signature Verification NEEDS to be turned off. I ended up getting a new unlock code from Sony and that worked.
Mandersoon said:
I have copied/pasted, as well as typing out the commands. This has happened with Flashtool as well as in the command prompt.
And the phone is rooted.
EDIT:
I figured out the problem. I ended up using flashtool for the whole process. Windows 8.1's Driver Signature Verification NEEDS to be turned off. I ended up getting a new unlock code from Sony and that worked.
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Hi Mandersoon,
I am in same problem and do you have any link or email to get new Unlock code from sony?
Thanks.
Encountered this on my first try. Then on the second attempt, it went through.
i had the same problem, it said "FAILED (remote: Incorrect format for unlock data. Should be on the form "0x)" so I did exactly as it said - added "0x" before my code and it worked!
I just removed "0x" from the unlock code given by sony, it worked like a charm. :good:
I dont know why.
BlackCatAlex said:
i had the same problem, it said "FAILED (remote: Incorrect format for unlock data. Should be on the form "0x)" so I did exactly as it said - added "0x" before my code and it worked!
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can you please share the code i cant understand where to add 0x. i am facing the same issue. reply ASAP
Do not share the code/key. That's your unique key.
@psylbaba: it says "added "0x" before my code", so I assume he means 0x in front of the key when you're unlocking in Flashtool.
I just.....removed 0x and the <> in my code and it worked like a charm. Curious. (XZ1 user here)
Hi, found this thread when I was trying to unlock a Xperia z2, for me worked removing only the <> like this: fastboot oem unlock 0x"CODE"
Right click, administrator mode
Im on the Oct 1 security update.
I ran the Nokia unlock apt I side loaded. There app gives me a error message of device not supported.
When I got into Developer Options turn on OEM unlocking Allow the boot loader to be unlocked I still get the message Device not supported, When I run there app
I know the boot loader is still locked because when I try to flash TWRP recovery I get this message
fastboot boot twrp.img
Sending 'boot.img' (38732 KB) OKAY [ 0.902s]
Booting FAILED (remote: 'unlock device to use this command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
So it very much seems like the boot loader is still locked.
Any suggestion thanks
raven.warsong said:
Im on the Oct 1 security update.
I ran the Nokia unlock apt I side loaded. There app gives me a error message of device not supported.
When I got into Developer Options turn on OEM unlocking Allow the boot loader to be unlocked I still get the message Device not supported, When I run there app
I know the boot loader is still locked because when I try to flash TWRP recovery I get this message
fastboot boot twrp.img
Sending 'boot.img' (38732 KB) OKAY [ 0.902s]
Booting FAILED (remote: 'unlock device to use this command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
So it very much seems like the boot loader is still locked.
Any suggestion thanks
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Sigh,
1. There is absolutely no official bootloader unlock for this phone.
2. Though there is no official bootloader unlock, you can still Bloader unlock your phone using a paid service by TechMesto @Singhsk ...
usernamedoesnotexist said:
Sigh,
1. There is absolutely no official bootloader unlock for this phone.
2. Though there is no official bootloader unlock, you can still Bloader unlock your phone using a paid service by TechMesto @Singhsk ...
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I did see a tread about that thanks for the info.
my guess is its most likely not worth doing I dont see very many roms listed for the phone.
I guess its not very popular for that reason. Its a shame it seems like a nice phone. But the market is flooded with phones I dont see any thing that makes this one stand out
thanks for answer my question
raven.warsong said:
I did see a tread about that thanks for the info.
my guess is its most likely not worth doing I dont see very many roms listed for the phone.
I guess its not very popular for that reason. Its a shame it seems like a nice phone. But the market is flooded with phones I dont see any thing that makes this one stand out
thanks for answer my question
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Yeah, not much dev for this device. Probably because of no official bootloader unlocks and popularity of the device.