I've just got the bootloader unlock code and I'm balancing wheter I unlock it or not. But in the mean time, I have a "couple" questions about the process:
1. Why do people recommend installing TWRP as recovery2?
2. Is the warranty void by unlocking the bootloader?
3. Is it worth unlocking the bootloader?
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HI!
I ve got two question. First: If i unlock blootloader official method and lose DRM data and after that I'll relock bootloader, Still will I have the manufacturer's warranty?
Second question:
Is available any method unlock bootloader for LWW without lose DRM data? Something like that KLIK!
WielebnyRay_PL said:
HI!
I ve got two question. First: If i unlock blootloader official method and lose DRM data and after that I'll relock bootloader, Still will I have the manufacturer's warranty?
Second question:
Is available any method unlock bootloader for LWW without lose DRM data? Something like that KLIK!
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No. You will loose warranty as your phone's identity is taken by Sony before they give you the unlock code which is required to unlock your bootloader.
Second method is to use test point method. Search for it and you will know how to do it.
Thanks,
Rick
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Hi, browsing your forum I understand that the locked bootloader could be unlocked thanks to a patch or special handling, could someone explain to me the method to use so that I can do, I seek to any price to get rid of the bootloader lock that prevents me to test custom rom or kernel flash is required and therefore impossible because bootloader not UNLOCKABLE
It can't be, all they managed to do was act irresponsibly and brick some phones.
cant unlock by flashtools?
I have been a Samsung user all along but just got the Z2. I need to root but otherwise want to keep as stock as possible. I just have a few questions:
(a) What is the bootloader and why do people unlock the bootloader?
(b) If I just need root and otherwise all stock, should I just follow the Community RootKit guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750&page=17)
(c) Anything I need to be aware of before rooting? Are there any irreversible changes from rooting??
Thanks!
1. Before this exploit you had to unlock the bootloader to get root. Also you need to unlock it to get custom kernel. I am not sure about custom ROM.
2. Yes, a few page in is a step by step guide, look for it.
3. You do void the warranty, but you can unroot it if you haven't hard-bricked it.
Rooting is reversable you can just uninstall via supersu
Bootloader is the part of your device which starts the boot process, unlocking your bootloader removes of the signatures and keys which prevent modifacations from working on a locked one
By rooting or Unlocking your bootloader you will void your warrenty
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Great! Thanks!!
Hey guys,
This is once again one out of thousand of the same questions, however, since this is regarding an official installation of Android, that requires the boot loader to be unlocked, this might be a different case..
So let's keep it short: Does unlocking the boot loader and installing Android L voids warranty or not? And if not: How is it reversible so the unlock will be hidden?
Thanks guys.
p.s. Does this belong in the Q&A section or here, since it's both a question and a developer thingy..?
It doesn't void the warranty. Just reboot into the boot loader and type fastboot oem_lock from your computer to reverse it. By the way, yes it does belong in q and a
It does void warranty as you need to unlock your bootloader (Also wipes all data). However as mentioned above you can claim warranty after locking bootloader again.
UPDATE: As you live in EU, you can claim warranty even with unlocked BL, root tada tada.
I used the Xperia C method and my Rooting Status say: Bootloader Unlock allowed: Yes; after this process I try to install TWRP with this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../bootloader-unlocked-custom-recovery-t3285521
And I have some troubles. I check my Rooting Status again and this turn to No from Yes. Now my bootloader Secured say Yes, when it say No. And now i can't unlock my bootloader (again).
1.- This screenshot it is when I made my bootloader unlock process. http://prntscr.com/9hiiu
2.- This screen it's when I tried to flash TWRP; the status secure say Yes, after the unlock... http://prntscr.com/9m7ji1
IDK What I have to do.
Can't see your images. Also the thread clearly stated it was only C4 TWRP. The C5 Ultra version is available for Beta testing. If you can flash the recovery your Bootloader is Unlocked simple.
Yes I know. The problem is before the tutorial, thank you very much for responding. Look, what happens is that I had already unlocked the bootloader; Unlock Bootloader I said: Yes. Now I tried to do the procedure you posted, I realized that now Bootloader Unlock my cell saying: No, so I failed in the attempt to flash the recovery. My question was, why after saying Bootloader Unlock: Yes, Unlock Bootloader went on to say: No, and thus the secured: yes.I do not understand what could have happened, why it changed the configuration ?, this was in a period of one week before you will post the tutorial.
Will said bootloader survive an ota update on c4 & c5?