I have an Xperia S, which was carrier locked on O2 , then i unlocked it, now i updated it to ICS via flashtool , but in system configuration, it says Bootloader Unlocking : No ", so do we have any chances to unlock BL even after getting ICS on our phone?
npk21 said:
I have an Xperia S, which was carrier locked on O2 , then i unlocked it, now i updated it to ICS via flashtool , but in system configuration, it says Bootloader Unlocking : No ", so do we have any chances to unlock BL even after getting ICS on our phone?
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It should still be unlocked.
the unlockmethod do not chance with the Update - just unlock it like you unlock it befor
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 guys
few days ago i unlock the boot loader of my phone.
LWW with phone info:
android version 2.3.4
build number 4.0.2.A.0.62
kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
i used the following tools to unlock my bootloder: "DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su"
after this my rooting status : boot loader unlock allowed: yes..
now i want is unroot.
now i am using "DooMLoRD_v1_UNROOTING"
but this i getting error.
plz find the attachment
help me...
Root and bootloader are two distinct things. Unlocked bootloader allows you to change kernel, while root is the ability to pass certain system restrictions.
What are you trying to do? un-root your phone or relock bootloader? I think the fiorst since i doubt you unlocked your BL, in that case just flash the stock ftf for your phone
ershibbu said:
hi guys
few days ago i unlock the boot loader of my phone.
LWW with phone info:
android version 2.3.4
build number 4.0.2.A.0.62
kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
i used the following tools to unlock my bootloder: "DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su"
after this my rooting status : boot loader unlock allowed: yes..
now i want is unroot.
now i am using "DooMLoRD_v1_UNROOTING"
but this i getting error.
plz find the attachment
help me...
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First, ur firmware version cant be rooted (need to downgrade to .58) with that tool.
Second, that tool is for rooting, not to unlock ur bootloader.
Third, "unlock bootloader allowed: yes" means u can unlock it, doesnt mean it already unlocked or rooted.
U have a lot misunderstanding man. Learn more...
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@chepoz thanks now i understand a little.
if u have wt19i or any other android device than i want to know is rooting is really a necessary for hiding app icon from launcher.
i m not so tech person
or what r the risk in after rooting the phone
unlock bootloader allowed: yes is this due to script which was i run on manufacturer permission
becaz i afraid about my warranty.
There are no risks in rooting your phone, as that merely allows for certain apps to run certain functions (it all depends on what you do with those apps, i.e if you overclock or undervolt wrongly using apps for this you might fry your phone)
It is not due to the script, some devices can unlock bootloader thorugh sony official method (those marked bootloader allowed yes), if it says bootloader allowed No one would have to use testpoint or wotan server method if this doesn't work
Rooting does not void warranty, unlocking bootloader does.
Hi, guys and girls. Recently I was trying to check if M4 has an option to unlock the bootloader. I have model E2333 dual-sim with 16 Gb. It is sim-free. I typed in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* and under Service Info>Configuration>Rooting Status got this: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No..
After that I went to sony developers web page http://developer.sonym….com/unlockbootloader/. I guessed that maybe international model of M4 (E2303) could have bootloader unlock option, but there is no Xperia M4 in the list of the devices supported by this option.
Then I wrote a messege to sony developers. And here is our correspondence:
Me: Hello. Just was trying to unlock the bootloader in my new Xperia M4 Aqua. But the device is not listed in the list of devices supported by unlocking bootloader in http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/.
Will it be added soon, or, maybe, M4 is not going to get this function at all? And what models of M4 will get an abillity to unlock?
It is very important for me. Please, answer. Thanx a lot.
developer.world: Hi Alex,
If the device was not listed, then bootloader unlocking is not supported for the devices. It’s up to the operator to decide whether or not to allow unlocking of the bootloader. And the setting is pre-programmed into the firmware of the device before it goes to market. There is no way to enable bootloader unlocking after this.
Best regards, Developer World
Me: The problem is that my Xperia M4 is sim free... And the second one is that it is E2333, but E2303 is not listed there too.
developer.world Hi Alex,
Having the Sim card unlocked won’t enable unlocking of the bootloader. Currently, no models of Xperia M4 support unlocking the bootloader.
Best regards, Developer World.
That's it.
Due to written above, I ould like to check if it is true. So, please, could you make the following steps and post the result here?
1. Model number (E2303, E2312, E2333 etc.)
2. Type in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* and then go to Service Info>Configuration>Rooting Status and then look at Bootloader Unlock Allowed YES or NO.
3. In the same place in Service Info>Software Info>S1 Boot version check the version and write it here.
Thanx a lot.
da900 said:
Due to written above, I ould like to check if it is true. So, please, could you make the following steps and post the result here?
1. Model number (E2303, E2312, E2333 etc.)
2. Type in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* and then go to Service Info>Configuration>Rooting Status and then look at Bootloader Unlock Allowed YES or NO.
3. In the same place in Service Info>Software Info>S1 Boot version check the version and write it here.
Thanx a lot.
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E2303 (Mono-SIM, 8GB)
- Yes
- 1291-8005 S1_BOOT_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
I have the same numbers and also 'yes'
banciii said:
E2303 (Mono-SIM, 8GB)
- Yes
- 1291-8005 S1_BOOT_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
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Same thing here.
Same here
Also a YES on my 8gb single sim E2303
Sent from my E2303 using XDA Free mobile app
Anyone with different models than E2303?
Does dual model counts? Mine should be arriving tomorrow. Will let you know asap.
da900 said:
Due to written above, I ould like to check if it is true. So, please, could you make the following steps and post the result here?
1. Model number (E2303, E2312, E2333 etc.)
2. Type in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* and then go to Service Info>Configuration>Rooting Status and then look at Bootloader Unlock Allowed YES or NO.
3. In the same place in Service Info>Software Info>S1 Boot version check the version and write it here.
Thanx a lot.
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E2303 (Mono-SIM, 8GB)
- No
- 1291-8005 S1_BOOT_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
•Phone: Sony XPERIA M4 Aqua (E2303)
•Android: Lollipop 5.0
•Bootloader: Locked
•Baseband: 1.0.J.0.0_8916_M:200806.50.00.504161_A:200806.50.0 0.<build_no>
•ROM: Stock 26.1.A.1.100
•Kernel: 3.10.49-perf-gd76f0c4
romiseklbc said:
E2303 (Mono-SIM, 8GB)
- No
- 1291-8005 S1_BOOT_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
•Phone: Sony XPERIA M4 Aqua (E2303)
•Android: Lollipop 5.0
•Bootloader: Locked
•Baseband: 1.0.J.0.0_8916_M:200806.50.00.504161_A:200806.50.0 0.<build_no>
•ROM: Stock 26.1.A.1.100
•Kernel: 3.10.49-perf-gd76f0c4
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Where did you buy your device? At an operator (like AT&T, T-Mobile etc.) or at an independent mobile phone shop?
banciii said:
Where did you buy your device? At an operator (like AT&T, T-Mobile etc.) or at an independent mobile phone shop?
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Hello, my device buy at an independent mobile phone shop.
romiseklbc said:
Hello, my device buy at an independent mobile phone shop.
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Very interesting situation. No device at sony developers unlock bootloader page. At the same time, some of them are allowed to unlock and some are not. Any users with dual-sim versions like me, please?
da900 said:
Anyone with different models than E2303?
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Model: E2353 (Xperia M4 Aqua Single-SIM 8GB)
Android: Lollipop 5.0
Bootloader Unlock: Yes
Baseband: 1.0.J.0.0_8916_M:200806.50.00.504161_A:200806.50.0 0.<build_no>
ROM: Stock 26.1.A.1.100
Kernel: 3.10.49-perf-gd76f0c4
Pretty weird model no. I have there... Bought the phone from my telco. They are all forced to sell SIM-unlocked retail models.
Hi there! Finally got my Xperia M4 Aqua dual E2363. Here's what I found:
Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
S1 boot version: 1291-8005 S1_Boot_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
Hi All
Xperia M4 Aqua mono SIM 8GB E2303
Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes
S1 Boot Version :
1291-8005 S1_Boot_MSM8936_LA2.-_0_29
Model: E2303
S1 Boot Version: 1291-8005 S1_Boot_MSM8936_LA2.0_30
Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Model: E2333
S1 Boot Version: 1291-8005 S1_Boot_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No
E2333
- No
- 1291-8005 S1_Boot_MSM8936_LA2.0_29
I want root.
My dual E2333 says yes