Guys...
I have a serious (not really serious, but kind of...) problem.
I got a Xperia U the other day. I've rooted it and flashed CWM 6.0.1.2... I really want to try CM11 on it. But the thing is that the bootloader is locked... and it seems that there's no way to unlock it since it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO".
So the thing is:
There's any way to unlock the bootloader? Maybe flashing a previous firmware?
Or can I flash a ROM via CWM without problems?
I've seen the procedure to unlock bootloader on Sony's page... If I do it (even when my phone says that bootloader unlock is denied)... will I break the phone?
Please answer this. I'm new and I can't post on dedicated forums
My firmware is 6.1.1.B.1.54 and I'm using 4.0.4 ICS
Please...
Someone?
:'(
No way to run JB or higher with the locked bootloader. Best you can do is CM9...
Found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/tutorial-unlock-completely-xperia-t2534127
es0tericcha0s said:
No way to run JB or higher with the locked bootloader. Best you can do is CM9...
Found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/tutorial-unlock-completely-xperia-t2534127
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Oh.
I've seen that before... But not really wanting to be without my phone for so long time. I actually have the code for the SIM Unlock... But thought there was an easier way.
Anyway...
Can I really flash CM9 with no "collateral damage" or serious risks of bricking?
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vtaufner said:
Oh.
I've seen that before... But not really wanting to be without my phone for so long time. I actually have the code for the SIM Unlock... But thought there was an easier way.
Anyway...
Can I really flash CM9 with no "collateral damage" or serious risks of bricking?
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SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are very different things. There's always a risk of soft bricking when installing, but nothing the original firmware, the flash tool, and about 10 minutes of time wouldn't fix.
es0tericcha0s said:
SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are very different things. There's always a risk of soft bricking when installing, but nothing the original firmware, the flash tool, and about 10 minutes of time wouldn't fix.
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I know that... But the thread you said says that I would need it for unlock the bootloader with Sony.
Thank you anyway. I'll be looking for a proper CM9 ROM for my phone!
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vtaufner said:
I know that... But the thread you said says that I would need it for unlock the bootloader with Sony.
Thank you anyway. I'll be looking for a proper CM9 ROM for my phone!
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You didn't read all of the thread then. Sony says you just have to have the phone have the bootloader unlock option say "Yes" in the settings. Nothing to do with the SIM lock or unlock. Plus none of the other Xperia phones that are bootloader unlockable I've seen or worked on require that, so would seem odd just for this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48291482&postcount=24
es0tericcha0s said:
You didn't read all of the thread then. Sony says you just have to have the phone have the bootloader unlock option say "Yes" in the settings. Nothing to do with the SIM lock or unlock. Plus none of the other Xperia phones that are bootloader unlockable I've seen or worked on require that, so would seem odd just for this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48291482&postcount=24
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So I should forget unlocking it.
Damn.
Thank you, man.
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vtaufner said:
So I should forget unlocking it.
Damn.
Thank you, man.
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Why?
es0tericcha0s said:
Why?
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Because I've tried unlocking it (ignoring the impossibility of doing that) but either the tools didn't do anything or just didn't work.
And as I said before... I wont wait a week for having it unlocked with Sony.
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vtaufner said:
Because I've tried unlocking it (ignoring the impossibility of doing that) but either the tools didn't do anything or just didn't work.
And as I said before... I wont wait a week for having it unlocked with Sony.
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You lost me somewhere along the way here... So your phone does or does not have an unlockable bootloader? If it IS unlockable, then why do you think it takes a week? Last few Sonys I unlocked, I received the code within a minute or 2.
es0tericcha0s said:
You lost me somewhere along the way here... So your phone does or does not have an unlockable bootloader? If it IS unlockable, then why do you think it takes a week? Last few Sonys I unlocked, I received the code within a minute or 2.
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Nope. It isn't.
I just want some way to make it unlockable :'(
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/dev-reloading-kernel-rebooting-t2053466
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Hey everyone
I need a quick phone to last me a few months till my upgrade and the Neo V seems like a good deal, brand new for £70.
Now I never buy an android phone unless the bootloader can be unlocked. I understand that phones made after 12w14 cannot be unlocked or something? If the phone is made after 12w14 is there really no way to unlock it? It will be sim locked and I know it's necessary to unlock it to allow fastboot.
Basically can phones made after 12w14 be sim and bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
NIMBAH said:
Hey everyone
I need a quick phone to last me a few months till my upgrade and the Neo V seems like a good deal, brand new for £70.
Now I never buy an android phone unless the bootloader can be unlocked. I understand that phones made after 12w14 cannot be unlocked or something? If the phone is made after 12w14 is there really no way to unlock it? It will be sim locked and I know it's necessary to unlock it to allow fastboot.
Basically can phones made after 12w14 be sim and bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
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Test point method
Saingpor said:
Test point method
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What about it ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325 unlock after 12w14
So if the boot loader unlock status says no, will sim unlocking it allow me to use the official unlock method ?
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im not sure about that...but unlocking ur bootloader..will also sim unlock..
But u need SETool2 for that..nd u need to pay for it..
LoneWanderer said:
im not sure about that...but unlocking ur bootloader..will also sim unlock..
But u need SETool2 for that..which is paid one..
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Will setool2 work for after 12w14? I don't mind paying.
Thanks for the link btw
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NIMBAH said:
Hey everyone
I need a quick phone to last me a few months till my upgrade and the Neo V seems like a good deal, brand new for £70.
Now I never buy an android phone unless the bootloader can be unlocked. I understand that phones made after 12w14 cannot be unlocked or something? If the phone is made after 12w14 is there really no way to unlock it? It will be sim locked and I know it's necessary to unlock it to allow fastboot.
Basically can phones made after 12w14 be sim and bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
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If you buy your phone brand new from an 'open' store than your phone should be sim unlocked.
send from my mt11i with cm10 unofficially (TheDarkDefender build) on fusion kernel 4.5
If you want to know whether you can unlock your phone or not, here is an excerpt from Sony's forum.
1.First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2.In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
The whole page is here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Thanks but the phone will almost certainly be locked to T-Mobile.
What I need to know is, if the manufacturing date is past 12w14 is there a way for me to sim unlock and then unlock the boot loader ?
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NIMBAH said:
Thanks but the phone will almost certainly be locked to T-Mobile.
What I need to know is, if the manufacturing date is past 12w14 is there a way for me to sim unlock and then unlock the boot loader ?
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If I'm not mistaken, there is but you've to pay for it as your status says :No
You may use SeTool2
Or Wotanclient for doing so
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Ghostfreak NB said:
If I'm not mistaken, there is but you've to pay for it as your status says :No
You may use SeTool2
Or Wotanclient for doing so
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Yeah that's the thing, Wotan is saying the manufacturing date has to be before 12w11?
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Just want to ask guys if it's okay to unlock the bootloader using a custom rom?
Thanks for future answers
Hi,
I'm not sure to understand. You mean that tou want to unlock your bootloader by flashing a custom ROM ?
If so, it's not possible. Depending on your phone, you'll need to unlock your BL manually, via Sony's website or with "test-point method" (there may also be other methods).
If you mean that you want to unlock your phone using a "regular" method, while you're using a custom ROM compatible with locked BL, then I'd answer yes. But you may not be able to access the Sony "hidden" menu to check if it's successful.
Also, your post's title is not very explicit...
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
andogeek10 said:
Yes, it should be fine.
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Oh thanks for that answer. I should proceed then.
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coolancool said:
Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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Zedfailon said:
Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
mihahn said:
You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
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I don't really use overclocking always because my previous phone got some overheating issues. But I will overclock my phone when I will play an hd game because it really lags alot.
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Hey all,
So I've been searching through these forums trying to get my head around the problem of Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No on my L22i, but there's so many threads, and I'm seriously struggling to figure out my best plan of action, so please do forgive my ignorance!
I've checked and my phone is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No. It seems that there's a lot of ideas tossed about, but no real solution given. All I'm trying to do is go from 4.0.4 to 4.1. It seems that it is possible to flash roms without bootloader being unlocked, but obviously I'd just prefer if bootloader was unlocked. I had CM on an old HTC of mine, and I'd even like the option of migrating to that in the future.
So what are my options? CWM Recovery to root my phone to unlock bootloader? Flash a rom that has bootloader unlocked? Something else?
Like I said, I've spent the last while looking though the site to see if I can get my head around what I can/cannot do, but it's all very confusing, so any help would be appreciated. (Beyond just telling me to search.)
Cheers.
Flashing rom will not change the status. Flashing custom kernel not recommended, it will brick it. Bootloader unlock is done via sony web page, you'll get a code which you'll insert into phone and thats it.
Page
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Just read and maybe contact sony directly
And read this
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/127808
This will give you thr direction.
On short, this option is ussually operator request. If you obtain unlock code from operator toget the phone sim free then you might go to sony centre and ask staff for bootloader unlock.
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matood said:
Flashing rom will not change the status. Flashing custom kernel not recommended, it will brick it. Bootloader unlock is done via sony web page, you'll get a code which you'll insert into phone and thats it.
Page
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Just read and maybe contact sony directly
And read this
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/127808
This will give you thr direction.
On short, this option is ussually operator request. If you obtain unlock code from operator toget the phone sim free then you might go to sony centre and ask staff for bootloader unlock.
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NO!!!! Don't UNLOCK if it says
Root status
Bootloader unlocked allowed: No
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You can't really unlock and it will hard brick. Please don't do that.
Read the second link i posted.
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matood said:
Read the second link i posted.
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I read but there's no answers. I have sola with no bl unlock allowed device, too. I don't know how to unlock that bro
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After you gain unlock code from your operator, so your phone will be sim free, then you might go to sony centre and ask them to unlock your bootloader. Its operator whos asking this stuff to be done, but once your contract over, or you'll get the unlock code to make it sim free, then you can ask sony to unlock bootloader.
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unlock code
how much time do we have to wait to ask for the code from the operator?
here in Portugal i think that is 2 years in any operator, but i'm not sure
Tiil end of your contract or you can asl what you need to do whrn you want umlock.
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but i don't have contract, i've been with this nunber almost for 15 years, but i bought my xperia u almost 2 years ago.
i better get info with the operator :good:
If i got an unlock code, not from the mobile phone company, but have it and the phone is sim unlocked already, if i send them that code they can still unlock the bootloader?
I have a Xperia U with bootloader allowed: no and SIM lock. Is there any solution to unlock the bootloader?
Ask them...
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Guys, i want to make it clear on this thread.
If bootloader unlock allowed: no is there, NO ONE CAN HELP YOU. NOT EVEN SONY. ITS YOUR FREAKING TELCO THAT CAUSED IT. FIND THEM, NOT XDA.
#kthxbai
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Try this i unlocked my xpu bootloader with this its much simpler... U just need flashtool real easy it works for all xperias
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971363
Hit thanks if i helped
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So is there any way to flash JB on an Xperia U with locked bootloader? Or any hack to unlock the bootloader?
tzaq93 said:
So is there any way to flash JB on an Xperia U with locked bootloader? Or any hack to unlock the bootloader?
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No, there is no way to flash JB on locked BL.
You can unlock the bootloader using Sony official tool/website for unlocking bl
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Before unlocking you can backup your TA partition, in case you wanted to give the phone to warranty. Later you can restore it - phone will be locked again and they will not know it was unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Cheers
try xperia u multitool by @AlexDroid00 HERE for unlocking bl
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if my phone says: " NO " on unlock bootloader, can i use this tool to unlock it?
ichibantokkan said:
if my phone says: " NO " on unlock bootloader, can i use this tool to unlock it?
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Then you can't unlock your bootloader, no means as of now to overcome this.
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i'm starting to hate this phone!
ichibantokkan said:
i'm starting to hate this phone!
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You should hate your carrier (just like me ). Let me guess - Orange?
ichibantokkan said:
i'm starting to hate this phone!
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I dont think you should feel sad because of that. My bl can be unlocked, but after using custom kernel for 2days my phone became unusuable dur to extreme lags. That's why i stay with stock ROMS. They are good enough .
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i'm from portugal and i use Yorn it's almost the same as vodafone
ichibantokkan said:
i'm from portugal and i use Yorn it's almost the same as vodafone
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Same thing here but from TMN-moche
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would this not work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134440
First of all, I'm spanish, my apologizes of my expresions or misspelling.
That's what I've done:
1 - I've checked if my bootloader was unlockable, and my phone say's: NO
2 - Then I've installed the DualRecovery W/O root and with my phone bootlocked.
3 - Then I've tryed to flash CM11 in TWRP recovery, flashing first the Boot.img via fastboot.
4 - Device in Red Light.
What I can do to woke up my Z2? That's my record 2 hrs to **** my phone. :silly:
Firstly, it's stated in the first post of the CM11 thread that you shouldn't be using dual recovery. If you read the thread further, you'll see that it is recommended to use the recovery in DooMKernel to flash. And this requires unlocked bootloader.
Anyways, you can try using Flashtool to flash a stock firmware. Might be able to recover your phone.
xavisaldana said:
First of all, I'm spanish, my apologizes of my expresions or misspelling.
That's what I've done:
1 - I've checked if my bootloader was unlockable, and my phone say's: NO
2 - Then I've installed the DualRecovery W/O root and with my phone bootlocked.
3 - Then I've tryed to flash CM11 in TWRP recovery, flashing first the Boot.img via fastboot.
4 - Device in Red Light.
What I can do to woke up my Z2? That's my record 2 hrs to **** my phone. :silly:
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If your BL is locked, you cannot install CM.... coz you cannot install a custom kernel. you should rebuild your phone using SEUS to put a good ROM.
Then you can put whatever ROM you want for LB and root it. but no custom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53968631
Try here, there is a recover/unbrick tutorial
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Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53968631
Try here, there is a recover/unbrick tutorial
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Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
tuxiqul said:
Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
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Root For Locked Bootloaders (noted to work fine on all FWs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53420860
Recovery For locked bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Envious_Data said:
Root For Locked Bootloaders (noted to work fine on all FWs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53420860
Recovery For locked bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Thanks a lot mate. I'll give a try to the first url, hopefully I won't brake it.
Many thanks,
Tux
Edit. I have 17.1.1.A.0.402. Anyone tried to root it ? It says it doesn't work.
tuxiqul said:
Thanks a lot mate. I'll give a try to the first url, hopefully I won't brake it.
Many thanks,
Tux
Edit. I have 17.1.1.A.0.402. Anyone tried to root it ? It says it doesn't work.
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Root with the Easy Root Tool, worked like a charm for me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
tuxiqul said:
Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
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Yeah, working right now, then 3 questions more:
first: the phone comes with a Vodafone rom, I can put some "unbranded" rom? how?
second: I can't unlock my bootloader forever ??
and third: What is the function of recovery mode if I can't flash any cRom? Just backups?
Thanks all ^^
xavisaldana said:
Yeah, working right now, then 3 questions more:
first: the phone comes with a Vodafone rom, I can put some "unbranded" rom? how?
second: I can't unlock my bootloader forever ??
and third: What is the function of recovery mode if I can't flash any cRom? Just backups?
Thanks all ^^
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You can download a Generic FTF and use flashtool to flash it to your device
Once you unlock your bootloader it stays unlock till you relock
You can flash roms n manage general other stuff from recovery
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Envious_Data said:
You can download a Generic FTF and use flashtool to flash it to your device
Once you unlock your bootloader it stays unlock till you relock
You can flash roms n manage general other stuff from recovery
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I know what do with a unlocked bootloader, but my phone does not support any bootloader unlocking system... Any chance to do it?
xavisaldana said:
I know what do with a unlocked bootloader, but my phone does not support any bootloader unlocking system... Any chance to do it?
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If you phone cant be unlocked then it cant be unlocked
No way around a non unlockable bootloader
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Envious_Data said:
If you phone cant be unlocked then it cant be unlocked
No way around a non unlockable bootloader
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All right then, I have a gimped terminal. Great!
Can I install Xposed tweaks btw?
xavisaldana said:
All right then, I have a gimped terminal. Great!
Can I install Xposed tweaks btw?
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Yes, you can install anything but non stock based roms and custom kernels
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Thanks Bro
Got xposed, rooted and recovery installed.