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[Tutorial] Xperia SP Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking

Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia SP
this is the official way to unlock bootloader
if you want to keep ur DRM keys, first root device and then check this out
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. INTERNAL SDCARD will BE WIPED!!!
For Xperia™ devices released 2013 or later (for example Xperia™ Z and Xperia™ ZL), the SD card of your device will be formatted and you will lose all content (for example photos, music, videos) when you unlock the boot loader.
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DRM keys WILL be lost forever
schaggo said:
I'd add what losing DRM keys means, e.g. no more Music ID/Gracenote within the Walkman app plus probably most importantly, as asked all the time and all over the place in the T/mint forums: loss of Bravia Engine.
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older Xperia devices sometimes got issues after unlock of bootloader (BRICK after FOTA update) - you have been warned
why to unlock bootloader?
u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's his tutorial from ARC thread (all credits for that concise tutorial go to him, i have elaborated on a few things and added device specific changes)
[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
download the fastboot package
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
download the latest FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack and install fastboot drivers (common) & adb drivers for this device from the list!
make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, which should be automatically done
once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
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.
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after u have verified that u can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
you will get numerous prompts, read all info and if u agree click on "Accept"/"OK"/"Proceed"
finally u will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key via EMAIL, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
You're device should now be bootloader unlocked
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia SP)
Relock procedure is posted here

Relocking Bootloader
With the latest release of Flashtool it is now possible to relock bootloader.
Download the latest flashtool from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Important
DO NOT USE ANY FTF TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER! THOSE OLD FTFs DO NOT WORK FOR THE 2013 DEVICES!!!
before u relock bootloader u have to be on pure stock kernel (flash only the kernel.sin using flashtool), else the device WILL NOT BOOT after relock
Steps:
now start Flashtool and click on BLU button
u will be asked to connect device in flashmode
once u connect the device u will get a prompt to "Relock"
click on it and when prompted disconnect the device

Mmm my device says that its not allowed for unlock (see the attachment) it means that i cant to unlock my bootloader for ever???theres not another method for to do it??????? what can be the reason for that its not allowed????? Sorry for my bad english and thanks
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@SERGI.3210
maybe your question could better fit Q&A section..
Anyway, try to unlock the bootloader despite the unlockinh allowed status
Sometimes you can unlock it even with "unlocking allowed:no"
(Btw if you care about the drm keys, make a backup of the TA partition before proceed)
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Txh budy going to try this...
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I did the question in the q and a forum but no one answered me ..

please help
firmware: 12.0.A.1.211
C5302

zlebors said:
please help
firmware: 12.0.A.1.211
C5302
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You must run cmd in directory of fastboot.exe
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kuriboo said:
You must run cmd in directory of fastboot.exe
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I dont have the fastboot.exe file, would you please re-upload coz the link is broken

What do I have to back up before I try this? And how to back those up.
My bootloader is 'no' but I have SIM unlocked it and going to give it a shot as was told by somebody that it could work, cheers.
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Ok so I have a strange problem. I got my Xperia SP c5303 today and I'm using Windows 8 x64. I already managed to root the phone on the .257 firmware. When I try to connect the device in fastboot mode (holding volume + and plugging the usb cable to the computer), the LED turns blue and for a brief moment in device manager I can see that there is a device called Sony Fastboot Interface. The problem is, a little notification appears on my computer that the device wasn't recognized even though it appears to be installed correctly in device manager, and after about 5 seconds the phone automatically changes to charge mode.
I tried using Flashtool and when I plugged the phone in fastboot it did recognize it, but just for the 5 seconds that it stays that way. I already disabled driver signature enforcement and installed all Flashboot drivers but the phone just doesn't stay in fastboot mode.
BTW: Bootloader unlock allowed says yes

OsoAlgo said:
Ok so I have a strange problem. I got my Xperia SP c5303 today and I'm using Windows 8 x64. I already managed to root the phone on the .257 firmware. When I try to connect the device in fastboot mode (holding volume + and plugging the usb cable to the computer), the LED turns blue and for a brief moment in device manager I can see that there is a device called Sony Fastboot Interface. The problem is, a little notification appears on my computer that the device wasn't recognized even though it appears to be installed correctly in device manager, and after about 5 seconds the phone automatically changes to charge mode.
I tried using Flashtool and when I plugged the phone in fastboot it did recognize it, but just for the 5 seconds that it stays that way. I already disabled driver signature enforcement and installed all Flashboot drivers but the phone just doesn't stay in fastboot mode.
BTW: Bootloader unlock allowed says yes
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Try to install drivers with this instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
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alivanov79 said:
Try to install drivers with this instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
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I saw that guide and I was going to try it but the phone doesn't stay long enough to be able to do it, once it changes to charging mode then it stops appearing in Device Manager.

I searched online and seems that a lot of people were having this problem with the Xperia line. In most cases it says that it's because drivers are not installed, but I believe I already installed them correctly. Here is how the device appears on my computer but it still automatically changes to charging mode after a couple of seconds.
EDIT: Oh man, someone please erase my posts haha, I actually confused the USB 3.0 and 2.0 in my computer... I connected the phone to a USB 2.0 port and it was detected correctly, I was able to unlock the bootloader.
EDIT2: How do you check if the bootloader is actually unlocked? (Just to be sure)

Do I have to leave my SD inserted when I unlock the bootloader so I won't lose all my data?

pakatsui said:
Do I have to leave my SD inserted when I unlock the bootloader so I won't lose all my data?
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The external microSD card will not be deleted if you use Flashtool to unlock or relock the bootloader, only the first time you unlock it by the official Sony website. Even with that I think it doesn't wipe the external microSD

But is it safe to remove the external microSD before starting the unlocking process? I remember that I would get a bootloop on my old phone if I didn't have a microSD inserted while flashing stock rom.

DooMLoRD said:
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia SP
this is the official way to unlock bootloader
if you want to keep ur DRM keys, first root device and then check this out
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. INTERNAL SDCARD will BE WIPED!!!
DRM keys WILL be lost forever
older Xperia devices sometimes got issues after unlock of bootloader (BRICK after FOTA update) - you have been warned
why to unlock bootloader?
u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's his tutorial from ARC thread (all credits for that concise tutorial go to him, i have elaborated on a few things and added device specific changes)
[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
download the fastboot package with usb drivers (alternate drivers if the ones in package dont work OR this)
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
after u have verified that u can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
you will get numerous prompts, read all info and if u agree click on "Accept"/"OK"/"Proceed"
finally u will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key via EMAIL, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
You're device should now be bootloader unlocked
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia SP)
Relock procedure is posted here
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Sir, any mirror link?? I want to download fastboot package to unlock my xsp. Thanks
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agileart said:
Sir, any mirror link?? I want to download fastboot package to unlock my xsp. Thanks
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No response? I guess that means no then.

agileart said:
Sir, any mirror link?? I want to download fastboot package to unlock my xsp. Thanks
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fastboot.rar

My device doesn't stay in fastboot mode for more than 5 seconds :/
Can somebody help?

HUAWEI P9 lite (VNS-L21)-ROOT PROBLEMS

Hi!
First of all, I'm sorry for my English...
I have unlocked and rooted my device (Huawei P9 lite).
I have install the TWRP bootloader and I tried to install a new costum ROM, but my device was turned off and never opened again. (Maybe: Low battery).
I try to charge my device but it didn't recognize the charger. So, I removed the battery from device (with the help of a technician) and charging it.
After all, I tried again to root and install TWRP but the device doesn't open or recognized of my PC...the only thing to do is to be recognized by the PC in fastboot mode but not allowing me to do something in the command window.
What am I doing?

First of all....
What exactly did you try to flash? Which "custom ROM" are you talking about?

Schlengge said:
First of all....
What exactly did you try to flash? Which "custom ROM" are you talking about?
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I download the costum ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/dev-cyanogenmod-13-huawei-p9-lite-t3465612

Use <[DEV] VNS-L21-L22-L31 [EUROPE] Toolkit [0.0.0.8] Bootloader/Recovery/Root/Dual-Sim> and try again to da all from begining...
- check bootloader - lock/unlock
- flash stock recovery/twrp
- root it if is necessary
- copy update.app to SDcard into dload folder and try to reflash device.

I tired... but it didn't recognized my device!

Vangeliskar1 said:
I download the costum ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/dev-cyanogenmod-13-huawei-p9-lite-t3465612
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Okay so that is interesting.
Have you followed the exact instruction on the Website of Meticulus?
The CM Rom is HIGHLY alpha and cannot be flashed without a strict preparation.
Are you able to boot your phone into fastboot mode?

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Okay so that is interesting.
Have you followed the exact instruction on the Website of Meticulus?
The CM Rom is HIGHLY alpha and cannot be flashed without a strict preparation.
Are you able to boot your phone into fastboot mode?
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No...
I can't!
It doesn't work (Volume down + power key)

Vangeliskar1 said:
No...
I can't!
It doesn't work (Volume down + power key)
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So the device does not respond in any way?
Hmm...
Maybe refer to the CM thread and hope that someone there can help you.
Don't know if Meticulus checks out this forum section.

You said: the only thing to do is to be recognized by the PC in fastboot mode but not allowing me to do something in the command window.
So, the device is recognized by PC in fastboot mode or not?

gtdaniel said:
You said: the only thing to do is to be recognized by the PC in fastboot mode but not allowing me to do something in the command window.
So, the device is recognized by PC in fastboot mode or not?
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Maybe...I don't know!
I have this message:
C:\adb>fastboot devices
9JT0216627000650 fastboot
C:\adb>

Ok. Try to use this tool [DEV] VNS-L21-L22-L31 [EUROPE] Toolkit [0.0.0.8] Bootloader/Recovery/Root/Dual-Sim>
And tell here what appears to work or not...

gtdaniel said:
Ok. Try to use this tool [DEV] VNS-L21-L22-L31 [EUROPE] Toolkit [0.0.0.8] Bootloader/Recovery/Root/Dual-Sim>
And tell here what appears to work or not...
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I had tried bu it doesn't work...
I have this massage:

Drivers on PC are installed right? Just to make sure...

May be I'm wrong, there is two options to active in develloper menu ? USB debug and OEM I don't know why ?
Excuse me if I'm off topic.

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Drivers on PC are installed right? Just to make sure...
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Yes everything is allright!
I have install and Hi suite!

Phone have any control? Reboot? Power?
When you conected to PC at Devices on PC appear something?

No...it is dead....
On PC: yes! It is apeared to devices

Ok! If appear in Devices is a chance to get it back to life...
It should be recognized in fastboot mode to... (where appears with serial number).
In that stage try that tool to see if is any information visible in status (model, serial number, build number etc)

gtdaniel said:
Ok! If appear in Devices is a chance to get it back to life...
It should be recognized in fastboot mode to... (where appears with serial number).
In that stage try that tool to see if is any information visible in status (model, serial number, build number etc)
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It is apeared at devices with that name: android Bootloader Interface
Tool?
Which tooL?
In comand window?

That tool: VNS-L21-L22-L31 [EUROPE] Toolkit [0.0.0.8] Bootloader/Recovery/Root/Dual-Sim
You attached a image with phone in fastboot mode. Can you replicate again that stage?
In that stage use that tool and see if phone appear there.

Unlocking the Bootloader for F8132 Xperia X Performace

To root your Sony X Performance phone ( I have the F8132 ) You must do this procedure till maybe in the future there is another method.
Unlock bootloader on Xperia X Performance
1) download the ADB-drivers utility here that you will need to install the drivers which enable flashmode to work on your pc. You will also need the Sony Performance X driver so your computer will connect to it properly here
2) Go here to download Android Studio Software which allows you to pen a cmd line and program the phone in flashmode. To save you lots of time and trouble, again, my instructions are much better and help you navigate to the places you need to be so this goes well. Disregard the Sony instructions because you will most likely ask yourself many questions and will not find answers.You will need to properly install the Android studio software to get it working the way you need. Upon install, check off Android SDK and Android Virtual Device. Click next. It takes a while to install. Open the software after it has been installed. It will tell you " No Android SDK found. Click next. Click next again to install the two prechecked updates which are Android SDK Platform and API25" ANdroid 7.1.1 (Nougat). Then click finished to start the install of those 2 updates. It will download files from the internet. This will take a while. Click inish when its done downloading. At the welcome window of Android Studio click on the "configure" button. Choose SDK Manager. There will be 3 tabs at the upper midline of the window. Choose the "SDK Tools" tab. Check off "Google USB Driver and Google Web Driver. Usually these drivers will not work to get your phone in fastboot mode. This is why I have instructed you to install the Flashtool-
drivers utility. Nonetheless, click on these and click on apply. Click accept the click next to download and install this update. Click finish after it has installed then click ok to close the software.
3) On your device, turn on USB debugging and turn on OEM Unlocking by going to Settings, then about phone. Go all the way down to build version and tap on it about 7 times. This will unlock Developer Options menu. To go into Developer Options once it is unlocked goto Settings, then Developer options . This menu is where you must turn on usb debugging and OEM Unlocking to proceed with the procedure.
4) After you have turned on usb debugging, turn your phone off. After its turned off, hold the volume down button while plugging the phone into your pc. Your computer should install drivers that will enable Flashmode.
5)Go here to have Sony give you the unlock code. Input your email address to get the code emailed to you with instructions. It takes just a minute to get the unlock code. DO NOT attempt
to unlock your bootloader with some other method. Odds are its a scam or virus or both and you will be screwed. Follow the steps to get the unlock code by putting in your IMEI
then you are suggested to follow my steps to unlock the bootloader. Keep the Sony page open for reference because once it is closed, you will have to redo the email process and
IMEI process again to get the same code. Youre unlock code never changes.
6) goto the file location C:\Users\PC-User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools where you will open a cmd prompt you must open a cmd prompt in only this folder to make this work. to do so , once in that specific folder
hold down your right mouse button and clock on the shift key then release the mouse button. This will open a pop up window where you can choose to " open command window here"
7) when the cmd window opens, copy and paste this "fastboot devices" directly AFTER the ">" symbol and paste it in the command line with no spaces. It should look lik this.
.........C:\Users\PC-User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices.........
8)press enter button, your computer should respond in the cmd line with something that looks like this
......CB512A697c fastboot.......
This lets you know that your phone is in the correct mode and ready to be programmed.
9) to unlock your bootloader you then copy and paste directly the cmd code Sony gives you from there website "fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0XXXXXXXXXXXX" . It will look like this C:\Users\PC-User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xxxxxxxx... The 0xxxx's are YOUR SPECIFIC Unlock code given to you by Sony. DO NOT get this from another other website or software otherwise you will probably be infected with some kind of virus of worse on your phone or computer.
10) press enter to intiate bootloader unlock procedure
11) once bootloader unlock is successful you will see the cmd line spell out this "OKAY [ 1.165s] finished. time: 1.168s" The seconds mean nothing. You do want it to say OKAY!
12) reboot the phone and you will see an annoying warning that cant be undone, which says " your device has been unlocked and cant be trusted" No big deal but very annoying. The phone will work but you will see this everytime you reboot the phone.
13) It takes a while, several minutes, maybe 5, to have the phone bootup. When it does, you will see everything is in a weird language. You need to choose which language you want. to know which menu you must choose, just click on the very first down pointing arrow in the middle of the screen. A menu pops up and you can then choose the language you want. After choosing a language clock ok. Youre done!
Instructions to install TWRP so you can backup and restore your phone here

Thanks for the help, however I get this in the command screen
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
I do not get this phone from carrier, and have unlock bootloader allowed = yes , why would this happen to me
edit: everything is fixed now, only problem left is I'm stucked at MM

KWOKSFUNG said:
Thanks for the help, however I get this in the command screen
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
I do not get this phone from carrier, and have unlock bootloader allowed = yes , why would this happen to me
edit: everything is fixed now, only problem left is I'm stucked at MM
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Maybe try Flashtool

ontwerp said:
Maybe try Flashtool
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I've fixed this problem now
however just flashing the ftf normally wont help
u have to flash the ftf with exclude system.sin
then flash system with system.img
whoever want the system.img can just ask me

KWOKSFUNG said:
I've fixed this problem now
however just flashing the ftf normally wont help
u have to flash the ftf with exclude system.sin
then flash system with system.img
whoever want the system.img can just ask me
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Can I have your FB/line? Thankss

I don't have X performance yet but I wanna ask a quick question: Will it lose its DRM key and lose camera quality after unlocking bootloader like the older models?

loveyoulovemetn said:
Can I have your FB/line? Thankss
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PM
dont worry about flashing nougat though, flashing ftf normally will work now on updated flashtool

evildog1 said:
I don't have X performance yet but I wanna ask a quick question: Will it lose its DRM key and lose camera quality after unlocking bootloader like the older models?
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bump this question as I think the answer is "Yes, it will lose"

huangjs said:
bump this question as I think the answer is "Yes, it will lose"
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Damn then i'll wait until someone found root exploit.

evildog1 said:
Damn then i'll wait until someone found root exploit.
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I saw on gfan DRM key can be "regenerated".
However, it's not the one you had before unlocking.
But who cares as long as it will let Sony engine works.

Unlocked bootloader allowed NO!
Is there a Root trick for the Device Lock Bootloader?
I use SOFTBANK series (DOCOMO).

Can't find "fastboot" mode in bootloader

Hello, I've bought the HTC U Ultra for my birthday at a very good price (250€) and I'm very satisfied about this phone!
Only, it's been 3 months since I try to root without any success. I can not find the "fastboot" mode in the bootloader and I do not know how.
Yet I followed all the tutorials to the letter (French expression I do not know if you go to understand ... x)) but I have never reached that point. I have the ADBs and all the other files needed.
Also, I made all the updates at the first launch of the phone. Is that why it's blocked?
Thank you in advance.
PS: I also unlocked the bootloader in the development options.
PS n°2: I post here because the French forums are desperate desert for this phone.

Hold both volume down + power together for around 10 seconds. Your phone will vibrate after that. You will then enter download mode, which is actually fastboot.

bc Yume said:
Hold both volume down + power together for around 10 seconds. Your phone will vibrate after that. You will then enter download mode, which is actually fastboot.
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Ok, but when I want to unlock the bootloader using htcdev, I have < waiting for device > when i enter fastboot oem get_identifier_token.

SofianeLasri said:
Ok, but when I want to unlock the bootloader using htcdev, I have < waiting for device > when i enter fastboot oem get_identifier_token.
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The computer is unable to recognise your phone. Maybe another port.

bc Yume said:
The computer is unable to recognise your phone. Maybe another port.
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my device is recognize when it's start, but when it reboot to bootloader, abd / fastboot lost the connection. :/
I've tried with all of my ports.

SofianeLasri said:
my device is recognize when it's start, but when it reboot to bootloader, abd / fastboot lost the connection. :/
I've tried with all of my ports.
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Are you sure you have USB Debugging on and you are using ADB driver from Google, not the one comes from HTC Sync?

bc Yume said:
Are you sure you have USB Debugging on and you are using ADB driver from Google, not the one comes from HTC Sync?
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I use minimal adb 1.4.2 and i don't installed htc sync.

I use adb command line directly from Android Developers and have absolutely no problem. Maybe uninstall minimal adb and try that one. I can't help you with something I am not familiar with.

bc Yume said:
I use adb command line directly from Android Developers and have absolutely no problem. Maybe uninstall minimal adb and try that one. I can't help you with something I am not familiar with.
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Yes but I must to download a lot of GB to user these abd. :/
I've just install htc sync, I tell you more if it work.
UPDATE : Oh it work! x) I never thought it would work! I thought htc sync was a software like those samsull that block the phone.

cool but i've now s-on and a i can"t install twrp with this. x)

SofianeLasri said:
cool but i've now s-on and a i can"t install twrp with this. x)
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You can install TWRP as long as your bootloader is unlocked, regardless of the status of S-ON or S-OFF

SofianeLasri said:
cool but i've now s-on and a i can"t install twrp with this. x)
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double check "Allow USB debugging" for the computer. From Developers "Revoke USB debugging Auth" . Unplug & plug back USB cable should come up with dialog box for auth. You may (not sure) this from cmd: adb reboot fastboot which could come up with error msg: "error: device unauthorized. This adbd's $ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set; try 'adb kill-server' if that seems wrong. Otherwise check for a confirmation dialog on your device."

You cant find fastboot mode because it is now called download mode...

Bootloader is ok but no command works

Hi
sorry if post is duplicated , i search but not found on this topic
When i connect my mobile to pc and then run command to go to bootloader ,
it shows Daemon not running. Starting it now on port 5037
then goes to bootloader
in bootloader no command work there , means only adb reboot bootloader works
even fastboot devices shows nothing
please advise me what i have to do
Sorry for my bad English
Thanks

if from your pc you type:
adb reboot bootloader
does it go to the bootloader?
If so, while the bootloader is displayed, from the pc if you type:
fastboot devices
Are you saying it responds with nothing?

minhas4all said:
Hi
sorry if post is duplicated , i search but not found on this topic
When i connect my mobile to pc and then run command to go to bootloader ,
it shows Daemon not running. Starting it now on port 5037
then goes to bootloader
in bootloader no command work there , means only adb reboot bootloader works
even fastboot devices shows nothing
please advise me what i have to do
Sorry for my bad English
Thanks
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So I'm confused.
If I type "adb reboot bootloader" with my phone connected; it boots into fast boot mode and will accept fastboot commands.
it shows the "Fastboot" screen with the option to start the device if the power buttoned is pressed.
What are you trying to do?
Are you saying you don't get the screen?

Zargone said:
if from your pc you type:
adb reboot bootloader
does it go to the bootloader?
If so, while the bootloader is displayed, from the pc if you type:
fastboot devices
Are you saying it responds with nothing?
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Thanks
when i enter fastboot devices
it does nothing just go to next prompt
nothing happen
i want to unlock bootloader and root
Thanks once again

tech_head said:
So I'm confused.
If I type "adb reboot bootloader" with my phone connected; it boots into fast boot mode and will accept fastboot commands.
it shows the "Fastboot" screen with the option to start the device if the power buttoned is pressed.
What are you trying to do?
Are you saying you don't get the screen?
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Thanks
with me when I type "adb reboot bootloader" with my phone connected; it boots into fast boot mode but in fastboot no command works
i want to unlock bootloader and root
thanks

Did you remember to go into the developer options and enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock?

jhs39 said:
Did you remember to go into the developer options and enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock?
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That was my next question.

jhs39 said:
Did you remember to go into the developer options and enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock?
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Yes

tech_head said:
That was my next question.
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Yes
I root many phones
its easy
even i try other cables and 3 different laptops and pc
and the result was same

minhas4all said:
Yes
I root many phones
its easy
even i try other cables and 3 different laptops and pc
and the result was same
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What drivers are you using.
I presume you are on a Windows laptop?

yes on windows 10
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Sounds like you're using an older fastboot, so you'll need to do fastboot -i 0x2e17 <whatever_command>
Or you can get the latest platform tools from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools#downloads

Did you install the essential phone drivers?

not sure about version but download some days back from links provided.. any ways thanks download from ur link then let u know
thanks
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ziddey said:
Sounds like you're using an older fastboot, so you'll need to do fastboot -i 0x2e17 <whatever_command>
Or you can get the latest platform tools from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools#downloads
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not sure about version but download some days back from links provided.. any ways thanks download from ur link then let u know
thanks
crixley said:
Did you install the essential phone drivers?
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Thinks so but can u provide me the links? thanks