Is this Z2, from Amazon. ca bootloader unlockable? Or no?
"Sony Xperia Z2 D6503 Smartphone Unlocked Import-Black"
You can check this by going into the service menu. Go to your phone's dialer, and type in *#*#7378423#*#* (otherwise interpreted as *#*#service#*#*) and navigate to "Service Info -> Configuration -> Rooting Status.
That should reveal whether or not your bootloader is unlockable with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
twoplustwo said:
Is this Z2, from Amazon. ca bootloader unlockable? Or no?
"Sony Xperia Z2 D6503 Smartphone Unlocked Import-Black"
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ricebun said:
You can check this by going into the service menu. Go to your phone's dialer, and type in *#*#7378423#*#* (otherwise interpreted as *#*#service#*#*) and navigate to "Service Info -> Configuration -> Rooting Status.
That should reveal whether or not your bootloader is unlockable with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
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I get the feeling OP is asking prior to making the purchase.
blyndfyre said:
I get the feeling OP is asking prior to making the purchase.
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I just ordered one from Amazon in the US and the bootloader is unlockable according to the service menu.
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hi
i'm a new member onthe forum and has just received the Xperia S. i have read a lot of post but i stll have a question.
it's about this post=
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.
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.
if devices says no unlock possible, is there another possibility to make it or it will
be definitevely not possible???
many thanks and rgds to all
No. Use the damn search. Thread reported.
As above.
Thread Closed.
Is there any chance that we will have some method of working around this? Or should I sell this version and try to get one with Bootloader unlock allowed: yes?
I just upgraded to this phone yesterday and am very disappointed that Bell prevents unlock and even took out Developer Mode. Is there anyway around this?
StoneCold448 said:
I just upgraded to this phone yesterday and am very disappointed that Bell prevents unlock and even took out Developer Mode. Is there anyway around this?
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Yep (also on Bell myself) - go to Settings -> About Phone -> And tap "Build Number" over and over. You'll see a message pop up and done.
Hi guys, I'm on the verge of buying a Xperia Z2 from a friend and he claims he has unlocked the bootloader with the official method from Sony. If this was the case I would not buy it because I obviously want to mod the phone without losing any functionality. So I checked if he really unlocked it: TrackID is working and when I dial *#*#7378423#*#* it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes". Doesn't this mean the bootloader is still locked? And does the X-Reality option for the display only change after a reboot? Because when I switch between "Off" and "X-Reality for mobile" nothing happens.
Last question: It's the D6503 model, Android 4.4.4, Build number 23.0.1.A.0.167. Do I need to downgrade or could I start modding on this basis?
Thanks
akiyanagi said:
Hi guys, I'm on the verge of buying a Xperia Z2 from a friend and he claims he has unlocked the bootloader with the official method from Sony. If this was the case I would not buy it because I obviously want to mod the phone without losing any functionality. So I checked if he really unlocked it: TrackID is working and when I dial *#*#7378423#*#* it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes". Doesn't this mean the bootloader is still locked? And does the X-Reality option for the display only change after a reboot? Because when I switch between "Off" and "X-Reality for mobile" nothing happens.
Last question: It's the D6503 model, Android 4.4.4, Build number 23.0.1.A.0.167. Do I need to downgrade or could I start modding on this basis?
Thanks
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The bootloader is locked. It would say Bootloader Unlocked: Yes if it was unlocked. X-Reality and Super Vivid only work for pictures and videos in the alum app.
gamer649 said:
The bootloader is locked.
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Now.
It says the bootloader is locked now, it could have been unlocked in the past.
TrackID works on my phone and i have an unlocked bootloader.
To finding if the bootloader has been unlocked and Drm keys lost, go to
- *#*#7378423#*#*
- Service tests
- Security
What do the first three lines say?
o0 Matt 0o said:
Now.
It says the bootloader is locked now, it could have been unlocked in the past.
TrackID works on my phone and i have an unlocked bootloader.
To finding if the bootloader has been unlocked and Drm keys lost, go to
- *#*#7378423#*#*
- Service tests
- Security
What do the first three lines say?
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Good point, I actually forgot about that. Cheers for correcting me.
o0 Matt 0o said:
To finding if the bootloader has been unlocked and Drm keys lost, go to
- *#*#7378423#*#*
- Service tests
- Security
What do the first three lines say?
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MARLIN [Key OK][Active]
CKB[Key OK][Active]
WIDEVINE[Key OK][Active]
The rest says [Key OK][Active] too.
I guess the bootloader has not been unlocked?
akiyanagi said:
MARLIN [Key OK][Active]
CKB[Key OK][Active]
WIDEVINE[Key OK][Active]
The rest says [Key OK][Active] too.
I guess the bootloader has not been unlocked?
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It still may have been unlocked, but it would have been relocked through restoration of the DRM keys. But yeah, all the DRM keys are intact and the bootloader is locked.
Is there a way to know if your z5c has an unlockable bootloader before you buy it, or is the only way to know is to buy it and try?
Maybe you can do a quick check using the IMEI of the phone, right before buying it (on Sony's bootloader unlock site).
Go to the phone dialer, dial *#*#7378423#*#* and this will take you to the service menu. Select "Service Info" then "Configuration".
dave
Okay, so I'm guessing this is a question that gets asked a lot, but honestly I couldn't really find a definite answer, so i figured I'd just ask.
I recently got an XZ1. The Model number in the service menu is G8341, if that matters. And in the configuration tab, it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I'm guessing this is a block that Sony put on there for whatever reason. Is there any way at all to circumvent/fix this and unlock the bootloader anyway so I can root my device and install a different ROM? Cause if not, I'm gonna send it back.
Thanks in advance.
I think it's not worth rummaging in the phone system. The consequences can be deplorable and the benefit is small. That's why I advise you not to change anything. Not worth it.
blurghh said:
Okay, so I'm guessing this is a question that gets asked a lot, but honestly I couldn't really find a definite answer, so i figured I'd just ask.
I recently got an XZ1. The Model number in the service menu is G8341, if that matters. And in the configuration tab, it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I'm guessing this is a block that Sony put on there for whatever reason. Is there any way at all to circumvent/fix this and unlock the bootloader anyway so I can root my device and install a different ROM? Cause if not, I'm gonna send it back.
Thanks in advance.
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If it says 'unlock allowed: no' its not possible to unlock the bootloader. Is it a carrier branded phone?
blurghh said:
so I can root my device and install a different ROM?
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Bootlock allowed=No phones are contract phones from providers. They don't want the hassle of "waa, I unlocked my phone and now it's broke" so they just disable it.
There is no way round it.