Hello, I just bought a Z2 (D6503) that is never locked (SIM free), boot loader unlocked allowed YES but it has Vodafone firmware on it (Germany). Where do I get an EU generic firmware and how do I flash it?
Unfortunately Z2 is just released and there aren't any tutorials so that's why I'm asking you. Can I take the files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2666849 and use this tool: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php to do it? Do I need to unlock the boot loader first? I would rather not do it if possible (yet).
Thank you.
raducanmihai said:
Hello, I just bought a Z2 (D6503) that is never locked (SIM free), boot loader unlocked allowed YES but it has Vodafone firmware on it (Germany). Where do I get an EU generic firmware and how do I flash it?
Unfortunately Z2 is just released and there aren't any tutorials so that's why I'm asking you. Can I take the files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2666849 and use this tool: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php to do it? Do I need to unlock the boot loader first? I would rather not do it if possible (yet).
Thank you.
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I have the same phone. I have flashed this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731891
Works great.
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Phone was recently bought in Canada signed to Rogers. Flashed new firmware onto it, version 4.0.A.2.368. Could Rogers branding it is stopping the bootloader from being unlocked? I assumed that flashing generic firmware onto phone would also debrand phone.
I'm afraid you can't unlock the bootloader because your phone is branded...
Flashing another firmware will not debrand your phone...
maybe you should wait till developers find a solution or debrand your phone(if it's possible).
Ah yes, I had assumed that since it's branded I could not unlock bootloader. Searching around google i found a site that confirmed branded phones needed to be unlocked before bootloader is open.
Devs close thread please.
Have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037874
...I don't know if it could be useful for your device though..
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Sorry for offtopic, but:
Where exactly do I find the official SE bootloader unlock page? And can I revert it to retain the warranty?
GoBBLeS said:
Sorry for offtopic, but:
Where exactly do I find the official SE bootloader unlock page? And can I revert it to retain the warranty?
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http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
^Thx
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same here, I have an orage fr branded phone and I can press as hard as I want on the volume up when pluging in the phone, I never get the blue led...
is that really the only way to enter fastboot mode ?
Does anyone know how to debrand Sony Xperia P from O2 in UK (or just in general) ?
I have done some searching and there is some question about boot loader locks on some providers' firmware. Is this the case for O2 UK ? Does the boot loader need to be unlocked to put on generic firmware or change model id ?
Here is a procedure I found for debranding Sony Xperia S:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/03/26/debrand-your-xperia-s-tutorial/
This seems to be just changing the id of the phone, which then allows the Sony update service to put on latest generic ROM
Can the same one be used for Xperia P ?
This is FINE for me, I don't need custom firmware I just want generic stock firmware
Sorry for newbie questions but this is my first Sony Android phone (and a beautiful one it is too - no idea why this phone is not more popular)
thanks in adavance!
Unlock your bootloader and flash the generic ics image... I think it will be the best possibillity
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Flash the generic firmware with Flashtool ..,
No need to Unlock your BL ..,some devices have unlockable Bootloader..,
But Flashing firmwares with Flashtool doesn't require an unlocked Or locked BL ..
It's easy as it sounds.. =)
Half Alive said:
Flash the generic firmware with Flashtool ..,
No need to Unlock your BL ..,some devices have unlockable Bootloader..,
But Flashing firmwares with Flashtool doesn't require an unlocked Or locked BL ..
It's easy as it sounds.. =)
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thats great advice, thanks
just what I was looking for
1 question. If I flash the generic firmware, does the Sony update service then update it in furture with the generic firmware ?
best rgds
yes
Hi
i live in the UK and would like to now if anyone has used sony unlockbootloader to unlock the z2
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
thank you for any info on this
john09121 said:
Hi
i live in the UK and would like to now if anyone has used sony unlockbootloader to unlock the z2
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
thank you for any info on this
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I used it in Sweden. No problem.
All of us with unlocked bootloaders have used it as it's the only way to unlock the bootloader
the way they tell you to unlock i didnt do but either way you need to go there to get your unlock code
i used flashtool, not adb oem unlock
It works in India too, I got my Unlocking code, Now I can flash Custom Roms without any error
Greetings, XDA members.
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 model (japanese model of japanese AU KDDI). I was thinking to install a custom ROM (Cyanogenmod), but the bootloader is locked and it is impossible unlock it.
If I change the stock ROM to another stock ROM of other Z Ultra model, can I then unlock the bootloader? If yes, what is it the best stock ROM?
Thank you.
Bruestle said:
Greetings, XDA members.
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 model (japanese model of japanese AU KDDI). I was thinking to install a custom ROM (Cyanogenmod), but the bootloader is locked and it is impossible unlock it.
If I change the stock ROM to another stock ROM of other Z Ultra model, can I then unlock the bootloader? If yes, what is it the best stock ROM?
Thank you.
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If it's impossible (bootloader unlock allowed: No), the only thing you can do is send it to Sony.
But I am not sure if you can install roms from c68xx models. Might results a brick.
vovanx500 said:
If it's impossible (bootloader unlock allowed: No), the only thing you can do is send it to Sony.
But I am not sure if you can install roms from c68xx models. Might results a brick.
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As my SOL24 shows "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", then I will not install any ROMs.
Thank you for the help.
Hi everyone,
I want to buy an Xperia X. The version I would buy (F5121) is branded by an Italian carrier (TIM). Could I install an unbranded stock rom on it ? Do I need do unlock the bootloader or something, voiding the warranty? I'm asking because I would like to receive software updates as soon as possible.
Thanks everyone.
You can use flashtool to flash any stock rom you want. No need to unlock bootloader so you wont void warranty
kistigun said:
You can use flashtool to flash any stock rom you want. No need to unlock bootloader so you wont void warranty
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In case of problems in the future, could I bring the device directly to sony with the unbranded firmware (FULL STOCK, NO ROOT AND LOCKED BOOTLOADER) or do I have to revert it to the original stock branded firmware? I'm afraid that thay could maybe refuse my warranty.
Thanks
daddu97 said:
In case of problems in the future, could I bring the device directly to sony with the unbranded firmware (FULL STOCK, NO ROOT AND LOCKED BOOTLOADER) or do I have to revert it to the original stock branded firmware? I'm afraid that thay could maybe refuse my warranty.
Thanks
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the last time I returned a sony phone I relocked the bootloader and flashed a stock ftf. It was no problem. Dont think it matters if its branded or not