I have searched all over. But i haven't found a single "easy" way to root the latest firmware. Rooting on Samsung phones etc. is really easy. Why is it so complicated on Sony? For every new firmware, there is downgrading involved or it's all related to bootloader unlocking. That's not easy for most people here. I see this issue with every new Xperia phone. The older ones had easy methods. Did Sony increase security or something?
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I have searched all over. But i haven't found a single "easy" way to root the latest firmware. Rooting on Samsung phones etc. is really easy. Why is it so complicated on Sony? For every new firmware, there is downgrading involved or it's all related to bootloader unlocking. That's not easy for most people here. I see this issue with every new Xperia phone. The older ones had easy methods. Did Sony increase security or something?
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Do you know why Microsoft kept releasing a bugfix update now and then for Windows OS? Yes that's because there are security hole that can be attacked by hacker. Now Android on itself is not a platform built with security in the first place, so each manufacturer needs to protect their business (read: minimizing return rate caused by user fault) by securing their devices. It is easy for Samsung to be rooted (read: hacked) because they don't develop a security bugfix for them. I don't know about KNOX equipped device but if we count the news that Blackberry is still the number one the most secured device for the White House instead of Samsung now you can see why. It is harder to hack Sony too, because of its unremovable battery nature.
It actually is much clearer with Sony, that if you are willing to root, then void your warranty. If not just let Sony take care of your problems and keeping the warranty intact. Plus with recent Android build, there's less a motivation to do root anyway to operate the phone on daily basis.
So no i disagree if you put Samsung as the better company just because of its less secured ROM. Plus rather than whining, a contribution to hack Sony's ROM would be more useful. Don't wait, try it yourself to see how hard it is to break Sony's ROM.
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I was just curious as to why it's easier and harder in different cases. You don't have to call me whiny for that. Also i didn't call samsung a better company. I am a long time Sony user and have used three of their phones yet. I could root the former ones, Live and SP, easily. But rooting on Ultra is QUITE a hassle.
And my question was if they increased security as i am curious about this. And believe me, if i knew as much as NUT and DoomLord about android development, i'd have tried. However my knowledge is rather limited. Knox equipped devices are also easy to root by the way. It took me 5 minutes to root a Note 3. But that's not my point. I think android should be more accessible as it IS open source. And if i judge phones based on ease of rooting, i'd have gone for Samsung but we both know that is never a deciding factor. Having root is a plus point.
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I was just curious as to why it's easier and harder in different cases. You don't have to call me whiny for that. Also i didn't call samsung a better company. I am a long time Sony user and have used three of their phones yet. I could root the former ones, Live and SP, easily. But rooting on Ultra is QUITE a hassle.
And my question was if they increased security as i am curious about this. And believe me, if i knew as much as NUT and DoomLord about android development, i'd have tried. However my knowledge is rather limited. Knox equipped devices are also easy to root by the way. It took me 5 minutes to root a Note 3. But that's not my point. I think android should be more accessible as it IS open source. And if i judge phones based on ease of rooting, i'd have gone for Samsung but we both know that is never a deciding factor. Having root is a plus point.
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Are you sure that SP is easy to root? Well maybe because it was started with 4.1.2 so it is an old firmware to get started. On Ultra, the situation is more or less the same with all the Z series.
I agree with the stance that Android should be more easier to root (or in fact why don't they bake superuser from the beginning of time, just like Windows administrator account?). But maybe it's like all or nothing solution. Plus a smartphone is not a geek's dream anymore, so more casual people to use it compared to a computer, which bring us to avoiding Linux complexities for the masses. That being said, Sony does really enforce the security aspect of their devices. It's not a coincidence to hear the Xperia For Business Program was launched recently after all the latest firmware update got rolled.
So basically Sony is increasing the security. Thank you for your time.
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So basically Sony is increasing the security. Thank you for your time.
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Just unlock your BL. All your rooting/flashing problems will be gone. Just read the correct procedures its very straight forward.
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i also came from a long line of samsung phones... so my rooting/flashing methods have to adjust for these sony devices
Yes i know unlocking is easy. VERY easy but. But i'd like to keep my partition intact. Which means going to a previous rootable firmware, then to root it, backup TA and then to unlock bootloader. Then i have to upgrade again and root.
Can anyone tell me which firmware version can be rooted normally on Z Ultra (involves no downgrading from that version)?
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Sadman Khan said:
Yes i know unlocking is easy. VERY easy but. But i'd like to keep my partition intact. Which means going to a previous rootable firmware, then to root it, backup TA and then to unlock bootloader. Then i have to upgrade again and root.
Can anyone tell me which firmware version can be rooted normally on Z Ultra (involves no downgrading from that version)?
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The .532 firmware is the one to root, see my downgrade thread for less headaches with IMEI.
Once you have backed up the TA and unlocked the bootloader there is no need to downgrade or do odd things again. All you have to do is update via FTF, flash kernel/recovery and then flash SuperSU/superuser from recovery.
Admittedly we do have to wait for a kernel to be released that has RIC disabled, but that is normally only a day or 3 after the firmware release (the same fix is needed on Z1/Z2 so comes quite fast)
Okay thank you. I shall wait for a while longer then
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How to find out whether the phone bootloader is locked or unlocked on a newly bought phone?
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How to find out whether the phone bootloader is locked or unlocked on a newly bought phone?
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Just write this on phone:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Bootloader unlock Allowed: YES (can unlock)
Bootloader unlock Allowed: NO (can't unlock)
Bootloader unlocked: YES (unlocked)
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Just write this on phone:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Bootloader unlock Allowed: YES (can unlock)
Bootloader unlock Allowed: NO (can't unlock)
Bootloader unlocked: YES (unlocked)
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Thanks. My Bootloader unlock allowed*says*Yes. It means I can unlock my bootloader.
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Thanks. My Bootloader unlock allowed*says*Yes. It means I can unlock my bootloader.
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Yup, that's right.
Related
I cant seem to unlock my bootloader as it says on the service menu not allowed, so was wondering if there is antother way without unlocking bootloader?
Not currently, I'm in the same boat.
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yep mine too on o2, i found this link on a old XDA thread about paying to unlock the bootloader (can't link as a new member but if you search for phoneunlockserver)
I'll use that as a last option if all else fails
I would be willing to pay for a working root solution on my locked bootloader XpS
My biggest fear is...xda devs have worked with Sony to get certain bootloaders unlocked. So it will be locked down pretty tight i'm guessing.
Hopefully they left open a root option without the need of unlocking the bootloader. If so i'm hoping the solution comes fairly soon.
The bloatware they have stuck on here is ridiculous,
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It's possible that you may well be able to root without unlocking the bootloader. There was something called Zerg Rush exploit on other phones, which is what I used on my Xperia Arc.
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I would be willing to pay for a working root solution on my locked bootloader XpS
My biggest fear is...xda devs have worked with Sony to get certain bootloaders unlocked. So it will be locked down pretty tight i'm guessing.
Hopefully they left open a root option without the need of unlocking the bootloader. If so i'm hoping the solution comes fairly soon.
The bloatware they have stuck on here is ridiculous,
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It's possible that you may well be able to root without unlocking the bootloader. There was something called Zerg Rush exploit on other phones, which is what I used on my Xperia Arc.
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That exploit was fixed by SE in in .62 firmware for arc. It will not work for XS. (again, prove me if I'm wrong )
I am checking this thread often from now on. I just had an xda break for over a year (iphone) but i am planning to buy this phone next month. Of course the big charm is to root and theme the thing to your own hand.
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I am checking this thread often from now on. I just had an xda break for over a year (iphone) but i am planning to buy this phone next month. Of course the big charm is to root and theme the thing to your own hand.
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My Xperia S was rooted from day 1.
But I don't have a carrier-provided phone which is not unlockable.
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Kiefels said:
My biggest fear is...xda devs have worked with Sony to get certain bootloaders unlocked. So it will be locked down pretty tight i'm guessing.
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No, you have the wrong understanding. Phones that are provided by, or customized by, a carrier are usually not "unlockable" due to the warranty claims. Only phones bought directly, or paid for in full (rather than on a "lease" from the carrier) are unlockable.
It's a matter of who carries the warranty and what they decided to do with it.
Ok, i will buy one without contract so i assume its not provider locked...
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Ok, i will buy one without contract so i assume its not provider locked...
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Correct, SIM-free ones so far have unlockable bootloader
There will be a solution to unlock O2 phones in the future though?
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There will be a solution to unlock O2 phones in the future though?
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Im guessing so!
I hope so as well, I loved messing about with my Desire with the roms on this site, almost made the end of the 2 year contract bearable.
Still waiting for easy root process. :-( Don't wanna unlock bootloader. Guys, do something.
There is nothing we can do with locked bootloaders as of yet until there is method to use s1 tool which unlocks bootloader like it did for the 2011 devices
I really want my xs rooted but like I said not possible as of yet
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Apparently sim-unlock a sim-locked XS won't make any difference to the bootloader status.
Does anyone know if flashing it to another official rom (un-brand it) make any change?
Nop it wont
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Ok, i will buy one without contract so i assume its not provider locked...
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I bought mine with a contact from T-mobile and its sim-lock free and the bootloader can be unlocked.
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I bought mine with a contact from T-mobile and its sim-lock free and the bootloader can be unlocked.
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Well im on tmobile and from uk and ItS sim locked
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It all depends where are you taking it from. If you are taking it from retailer, such as T-Mobile, more than likely it will be simlocked, because T-Mobile does not want you i.e. to use that phone with another network SIM card, but if you buy it from shop, like Sony, Phones4U, Carphone Warehouse, etc... they are selling unlocked phones, so they could simply put any mobile carrier SIM card in. There are exceptions though.
Hey guys so if you've got any news regarding kitkat post it here!
On our Xperia devices we obviously have Xperia care and I decided to ask on there and someome who posts all the time ( maybe works for Sony?) answered
What do you think?
J
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Hey guys so if you've got any news regarding kitkat post it here!
On our Xperia devices we obviously have Xperia care and I decided to ask on there and someome who posts all the time ( maybe works for Sony?) answered
What do you think?
J
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Feb early, may be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would imagine xperiablog.net will be the first to confirm...
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So a random moderator on a forum that has no direct connection to Sony (i.e he doesn't work for Sony) says KK will probably be released at some point. That's not news.
LordManhattan said:
So a random moderator on a forum that has no direct connection to Sony (i.e he doesn't work for Sony) says KK will probably be released at some point. That's not news.
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He said Maybe after 4.3 is released for the SP etc so that would be early February?
Yes, but we already knew that. Sony said that 4.4 for the Z1 and ZU is scheduled to be released in January/February, so this isn't news.
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Yes, but we already knew that. Sony said that 4.4 for the Z1 and ZU is scheduled to be released in January/February, so this isn't news.
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Sorry, I didnt see that
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Sorry, I didnt see that
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And that's totally fine. I guess not everybody has picked that tiny detail up, so I understand why you thought this was news.
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I've got an interesting question. Once Kitkat has been officially released by Sony, would obtaining root be fairly easy?
Or would it be a mission like on current 4.3 firmwares where we have to downgrade, root, flash, etc?
I'm still on 4.2 and will not bother upgrading until Kitkat has been released and obtaining root is done by a one click procedure.
If anything it'll be harder to root
And you would more then likely have to downgrade etc
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kanej2006 said:
I've got an interesting question. Once Kitkat has been officially released by Sony, would obtaining root be fairly easy?
Or would it be a mission like on current 4.3 firmwares where we have to downgrade, root, flash, etc?
I'm still on 4.2 and will not bother upgrading until Kitkat has been released and obtaining root is done by a one click procedure.
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We don't know yet.
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kanej2006 said:
I've got an interesting question. Once Kitkat has been officially released by Sony, would obtaining root be fairly easy?
Or would it be a mission like on current 4.3 firmwares where we have to downgrade, root, flash, etc?
I'm still on 4.2 and will not bother upgrading until Kitkat has been released and obtaining root is done by a one click procedure.
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What Jack said
There is a slight conflict here, you want an easy root path, but you want a secure phone that no one can hijack. If there is a one click root tool then there can just as easily be a 'no click' root exploit that you dont even know has been un on your phone and the writer/hacker now has full control of your phone - see the problem?
The way Sony wants us to do it (and the best security model for us and them) is to unlock the bootloader and install recovery to flash our phones - this is what we do now except we do the extra steps of running a root exploit so we can latter restore our bootloader/TA to a factory state
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If anything it'll be harder to root
And you would more then likely have to downgrade etc
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Doh! I take it it's best I stay with 4.2 and firmware 532 for now...
There's not much of an advantage for me to update to 4.3. I already tried and saw no noticeable improvements...
blueether said:
What Jack said
There is a slight conflict here, you want an easy root path, but you want a secure phone that no one can hijack. If there is a one click root tool then there can just as easily be a 'no click' root exploit that you don't even know has been run on your phone and the writer/hacker now has full control of your phone - see the problem?
The way Sony wants us to do it (and the best security model for us and them) is to unlock the bootloader and install recovery to flash our phones - this is what we do now except we do the extra steps of running a root exploit so we can latter restore our bootloader/TA to a factory state
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I understand. What you said makes sense. I previously used Vroot to root previously like most others but after hearing rumours that were apparently true, I no longer used it. As you mentioned they may be stealing our imei numbers and taking control over our phones violating our privacy...
Since Kitkat 4.4 is around the corner, I won't bother updating to 290 Firmware. Who knows, we may need to downgrade and flash to root Kitkat.
As long as we have an unlocked bootloader root is easy
hmmm.i remembered that when the nexus 5 came in..they got it rooted fast.since the software securities of 4.4 is almost(if not the same) with 4.3..but who am i to say..im just a simple guy passing through... but hey, we already have a working kitkat rom for ZU..so why wait? *smiling
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I want a Sony UI kitkat
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oooops.in that case...wait for a month or two and dont forget to cross your fingers...
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I still have not even recieved the 4.3 update for my unlocked, unbranded swedish Ultra, and if the 4.4 is due to be released in late jan/feb, maybe Sony have forgotten my phone..:crying:
Halle said:
I still have not even recieved the 4.3 update for my unlocked, unbranded swedish Ultra, and if the 4.4 is due to be released in late jan/feb, maybe Sony have forgotten my phone..:crying:
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You're the second swede in here that haven't received 4.3, and since both Norway and Denmark received it a month ago, I'll conclude that Sony hates Sweden Sony and Ericsson did break up after all, so I guess Sony doesn't want to go back there and risk bumping into Ericsson. Awkward.
I assume you've checked PCC for the update, and that you haven't changed your CDA to a country that haven't received the update (a mistake I did).
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You're the second swede in here that haven't received 4.3, and since both Norway and Denmark received it a month ago, I'll conclude that Sony hates Sweden Sony and Ericsson did break up after all, so I guess Sony doesn't want to go back there and risk bumping into Ericsson. Awkward.
I assume you've checked PCC for the update, and that you haven't changed your CDA to a country that haven't received the update (a mistake I did).
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I have not changed anything, it's all stock. Since I have a Mac, there is no PCC, only Sony Bridge for Mac. But no, no update there.. :S
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying this tablet (or maybe Z2, as soon as It rolls out) but I'm afraid of getting a device with a not unlockable bootloader. I'd have a no-brand one. Is there the possibility that the bootloader is locked on my new tablet without the possibility of unlocking It? I read somewhere that carriers can request sony to unlock the bootloaders of the devices they sell (but, as I said, I'd have a no brand one).
In short, what does getting a not unlockable bootloader depend on?
Thanks a lot
Antonio
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Tablet Z2!!
Alfablos said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying this tablet (or maybe Z2, as soon as It rolls out) but I'm afraid of getting a device with a not unlockable bootloader. I'd have a no-brand one. Is there the possibility that the bootloader is locked on my new tablet without the possibility of unlocking It? I read somewhere that carriers can request sony to unlock the bootloaders of the devices they sell (but, as I said, I'd have a no brand one).
In short, what does getting a not unlockable bootloader depend on?
Thanks a lot
Antonio
I think sony themselves should unlock the bootloaders, kinda like htc does. My old Xperia tablet s had unlocked bootloader when they bought it back from me, so they should get the point. but OMG can't wait to buy tablet z2! You think it will be available for purchase after mwc? :angel:
Too bad the bezel is soooo obnoxiously ugly. lol
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jrmusante said:
Alfablos said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying this tablet (or maybe Z2, as soon as It rolls out) but I'm afraid of getting a device with a not unlockable bootloader. I'd have a no-brand one. Is there the possibility that the bootloader is locked on my new tablet without the possibility of unlocking It? I read somewhere that carriers can request sony to unlock the bootloaders of the devices they sell (but, as I said, I'd have a no brand one).
In short, what does getting a not unlockable bootloader depend on?
Thanks a lot
Antonio
I think sony themselves should unlock the bootloaders, kinda like htc does. My old Xperia tablet s had unlocked bootloader when they bought it back from me, so they should get the point. but OMG can't wait to buy tablet z2! You think it will be available for purchase after mwc? :angel:
Too bad the bezel is soooo obnoxiously ugly. lol
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Bou I've read in this forum of threads like "FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS ONLY" and about a method to see If your bootloader is unlockable (something like #7#blablabla*. This is a real pain in the ass. Is there a way to know that Sony's criteria are to make bootloader non unlockable?
I haven't looked at Z2 yet, but I will soon. Anyway, no, I don't think It'll be available immediately after the MWC I expect It for May/June
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Generally all Xperia devices bought unlocked (not from any carrier) are able to be bootloader unlocked. Some carriers block that, but not all of them.
To check, follow the tutorial: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/06/20/xperia-tablet-z-how-to-access-the-service-menu/
At the menu, go to Service Info, then Configuration and check that.
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Felimenta97 said:
Generally all Xperia devices bought unlocked (not from any carrier) are able to be bootloader unlocked. Some carriers block that, but not all of them.
To check, follow the tutorial: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/06/20/xperia-tablet-z-how-to-access-the-service-menu/
At the menu, go to Service Info, then Configuration and check that.
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Thank you. So if I'm buying no brand my bootloader should be unlockable as far as I understand. Is that right?
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Alfablos said:
Thank you. So if I'm buying no brand my bootloader should be unlockable as far as I understand. Is that right?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Thank you. Samsung isn't doing the same apparently, so I had to give away my Note 3. Anyway as far as I understand there will be no 32Gb+LTE version of Xperia Tablet Z2, right? Sorry if I speak about that here but I don't think there's an apposite section on this forum.
Alfablos said:
Thank you. Samsung isn't doing the same apparently, so I had to give away my Note 3. Anyway as far as I understand there will be no 32Gb+LTE version of Xperia Tablet Z2, right? Sorry if I speak about that here but I don't think there's an apposite section on this forum.
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There actually is a thread for that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651363
But, I can answer you: I am pretty sure there is going to be an LTE, but I can't say for certain if there will be a 32 Gb + LTE version, though...
Felimenta97 said:
There actually is a thread for that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651363
But, I can answer you: I am pretty sure there is going to be an LTE, but I can't say for certain if there will be a 32 Gb + LTE version, though...
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Thanks!
Guys, I've found this.
This is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/supported-devices
I'm impressed!
Do you think this will be implemented on Tablet Z2 too?
Alfablos said:
Guys, I've found this.
This is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/supported-devices
I'm impressed!
Do you think this will be implemented on Tablet Z2 too?
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That has been there for years. And, yes, Tablet Z2 will likely have it too.
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That has been there for years. And, yes, Tablet Z2 will likely have it too.
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Now all I need to know is whether I can connect my Apple Keyboard and mouse to the tablet and I'm done. If I can, I'm off to Japan to get a Z2 tablet directly from Kazuro Hirai himself
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Adam Outlier made all of the bootloader unlock programs I just want to know if he is working on a bootloader unlock for 4.4.2?
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Adam Outlier made all of the bootloader unlock programs I just want to know if he is working on a bootloader unlock for 4.4.2?
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I kinda doubt it since there's no way to unlock the bootloader on 4.3 maybe safestrap will get 4.4.2 support but besides that I highly doubt it.. but any developer out there in the process of unlocking either 4.3 or 4.4.2 correct me if I'm wrong. (Not being disrespectful but I think most of the developers have moved on or are working on roms for the unlocked)
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I kinda doubt it since there's no way to unlock the bootloader on 4.3 maybe safestrap will get 4.4.2 support but besides that I highly doubt it.. but any developer out there in the process of unlocking either 4.3 or 4.4.2 correct me if I'm wrong. (Not being disrespectful but I think most of the developers have moved on or are working on roms for the unlocked)
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I am actually sending mine out to try to have a company take it back to 4.1.2. After my contract is up I will be getting a phone other than a Samsung. I will be searching for a more development friendly phone to go to.
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I'm willing to throw up $100 for the first Dev to unlock a locked bootloader on the Z2. I miss my AOSP ! Anyone else chipping in?
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A non unlockable bootloader is not easily unlocked, it will take upto 2 years to unlock a single device so its pointless, and even then this unlock will only work on that device so no, no unlock
As for aosp roms, all we need is a third kernel in the system partition, its quite hard but done before and works fine when done
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I'm saying that I'd be willing to pay whichever method gets me AOSP.
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Ill be testing a method later this year so if anyone else wants to try feel free
I honestly dont care about money
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Mortify1 said:
I'm willing to throw up $100 for the first Dev to unlock a locked bootloader on the Z2. I miss my AOSP ! Anyone else chipping in?
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Can't you flash an AOSP based ROM if you use EasyRoot, install XZDualRecovery and then use TWRP/PhilZ to flash?
A bit off topic but.
Did i miss something in the android world - i have never had a sony device before (always used htc even before htcdev) but what changed once upon a time usually exploits came around in a matter of months not years. So did sony invent the ultimate protection system or something like that ?
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A bit off topic but.
Did i miss something in the android world - i have never had a sony device before (always used htc even before htcdev) but what changed once upon a time usually exploits came around in a matter of months not years. So did sony invent the ultimate protection system or something like that ?
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Don't understand you?
"We have" found exploits for all fw for now...
All latest firmwares for all Xperia devices (Z,Z1(s and c) Z2 and all older devices could be rooted..
Z2 is 2-3 month old device and we have root method for all firmwares...
That doesn't have anything with custom ROMs or AOSP ROMs.
Locked bootloader is something totally diferent.
Locked bootloader is something Sony won't do , that's something requested by operators (mostly t-mobile) - Google it and you'll get it..
funky0308 said:
Don't understand you?
"We have" found exploits for all fw for now...
All latest firmwares for all Xperia devices (Z,Z1(s and c) Z2 and all older devices could be rooted..
Z2 is 2-3 month old device and we have root method for all firmwares...
That doesn't have anything with custom ROMs or AOSP ROMs.
Locked bootloader is something totally diferent.
Locked bootloader is something Sony won't do , that's something requested by operators (mostly t-mobile) - Google it and you'll get it..
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Yes i meant unlocking the bootloader (i know what locked bootloader is dont worry). As i said I used to have HTC`s for the past like 10 years and initially (true during the windows era that was not a problem) then alparev did the job etc anyway was more of me just thinking about it no worries
Bump. Cash ready
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Bump. Cash ready
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you just reminded me
there is a dev who is working on aosp for locked bootloader, it should be up and working in the next 3 months unless something stops him
also have you tried looking into selling your Z2 and buying a generic unlockable Z2, Z2s arent as expencive now
Bump! Cash in my PayPal and willing to test.
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Mortify1 said:
Bump! Cash in my PayPal and willing to test.
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if ur device Bootloader unlock allowed = NO
so u can change ur xz2 with mine xz2
Just wondering if that AOSP for locked bootloaders got anywhere, I just updated to 23.0.1.A.0.167 and lost root
Aosp requires a custom kernel which requires an unlocked bootloader so no :-/
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