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phone contains modified software

hello,
when i bought my arc i had 2.3.3 then i unlocked the bootloader and rooted it to 2.3.3 built no-4.0.a.2.368 then i upgraded it to 2.3.4 built no 4.0.1.a.0.283 (LT15i_4.0.1.A.0.283_Generic_Global_system) and locked the bootloader.. now when i want to repair my phone using sony pc companion it say phone contains modified software..can someone tell me how to solve the problem...

You need to relock the bootloader. Search the forums for how to do so.

I already relocked the bootloader...still getting tat error
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rosh08 said:
I already relocked the bootloader...still getting tat error
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Have you tried to flash an official firmware? Maybe you've removed some bloatware or changed something with you root...

i have flashed using the unrooted version availale in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937 and the relocked bootloader using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 ...but still get the modified software alert...i am from india...can someone tel me whr can i find the indian version on 2.3.4

Flashing cyanogenmod or any custom firmware with flashtool?

I remember flashing stock firmwares with the flashtool. These were in .ftf format. Isn't it possible to create a flashable .ftf cyanogen-firmware? I was always wondering, why this is not possible, I hope someone can help me out with that
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It's technically possible, yet pointless. The files wouldn't be officially signed so they wouldn't work on a locked bootloader regardless

What about people with unlocked boatloaders but can't fastboot anymore because of a broken computer (i.e. me)?
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MilkyJoePD said:
What about people with unlocked boatloaders but can't fastboot anymore because of a broken computer (i.e. me)?
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If your computer is broken, how would you use flashtool anyway

Leraeniesh said:
If your computer is broken, how would you use flashtool anyway
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Everything works but fastboot. Here's my original (sadly unanswered) plea:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24311670
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[GUIDE][VIDEO][06th Jan 2012][4Noobs]Unlock The Xperia Play Bootloader Video

This is a video tutorial for my guide that can be found here, i felt it was best to make a new thread to keep the thread clean.
Text Guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199
OK so i was looking around for a easy to use guide i could refer someone to and couldn't find one so i decided to create 1.
With this method you wont need to download the android SDK and instead can download a small package of files that i will upload. this saves around 1-2GB of bandwidth.
Firstly we should confirm your phone can be unlocked. To check if your phone can be rooted (most likely if it is not branded to 3, Vodafone etc then it can be)
Go to the phone dialer
Tap*#*#7378423#*#* then a service menu should pop up,
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if it says boot loader unlock allowed then you are good to go.
if it says not allowed or no then you will need to pay to have the boot loader unlocked.
Now we need to get your IMEI to do this type in the dialer *#06# another window will appear with your IMEI number write this down somewhere as you will need it later.
OK so now that you know your phone BL can be unlocked we will need to download and extract these files
ADB and Fastboot Package - http://db.tt/B5vG1yn
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Once you downloaded the package linked above in the quote follow this video.
Any questions please reply below and "Click Thanks if i helped".

Whoever is going around rating my posts 1 star please stop or you will be found out and reported.

In what connectivity mode do I have to be ?

Denzof said:
In what connectivity mode do I have to be ?
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Fastboot mode, turn phone off and hold search
Via Tapatalk - - My Tutorials

fma965 said:
Fastboot mode, turn phone off and hold search
Via Tapatalk - - My Tutorials
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No the USB one MTP or MSC or doesn't matter

Denzof said:
No the USB one MTP or MSC or doesn't matter
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Why would it matter? its switched off

When i checked if it could be unlocked, nothing was there, and holding down search did nothing. Help?

senrai180 said:
When i checked if it could be unlocked, nothing was there, and holding down search did nothing. Help?
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not unlockable for free, http://unlock-bootloader.com
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senrai180 said:
When i checked if it could be unlocked, nothing was there, and holding down search did nothing. Help?
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If you have r800x it won't say anything because Verizon removed that from menu so people don't unlock but you can still unlock it with sonys website.
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rom: miui 5
kernel: Turbo v3.1

abdel12345 said:
If you have r800x it won't say anything because Verizon removed that from menu so people don't unlock but you can still unlock it with sonys website.
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rom: miui 5
kernel: Turbo v3.1
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no, as he couldn't get in to fastboot.
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fma965 said:
no, as he couldn't get in to fastboot.
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I thought you needed to unlock the boot loader to get into fastboot.
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rom: miui 5
kernel: Turbo v3.1

abdel12345 said:
I thought you needed to unlock the boot loader to get into fastboot.
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rom: miui 5
kernel: Turbo v3.1
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lol, you use fastboot to unlock it. hence why you need to download fastboot. unlocking it allows you to flash kernels and roms.
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fma965 said:
lol, you use fastboot to unlock it. hence why you need to download fastboot. unlocking it allows you to flash kernels and roms.
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Wow I've misunderstood all this time even though I've already unlocked mine lol.
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rom: miui 4
kernel: Turbo v3.1

xperia play unlock bootloader = no
can i unlock my xperia play r800i if it shows ＂unlock bootloader = no ＂

nightwolf420 said:
can i unlock my xperia play r800i if it shows ＂unlock bootloader = no ＂
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Yes i think via testpoint method. Search for it.
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Wouldn't it just be easier to use Flashtool? Well that's what I did anyway.

BL unlock: NO---But was emailed unlock key.....???
fma965 said:
This is a video tutorial for my guide that can be found here, i felt it was best to make a new thread to keep the thread clean.
Text Guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199
Once you downloaded the package linked above in the quote follow this video.
Any questions please reply below and "Click Thanks if i helped".
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Umm does sony email bl unlock codes for imei even if yours cannot be unlocked? they sent me an unlock code but i have no fastboot

kritikalmynd said:
Umm does sony email bl unlock codes for imei even if yours cannot be unlocked? they sent me an unlock code but i have no fastboot
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You have to install fastboot then: just download the ADT and install platform and platform-tools.
It will create a folder under C:\Programs\Android\AndroidSDK\platform-tools (don't remember id it's correct lol, it's been a while since I used fastboot lol).
There you'll find adb and fastboot (make sure you follow the instruction under Sony's development site to install drivers and unlock your bootloader).
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CriGiu said:
You have to install fastboot then: just download the ADT and install platform and platform-tools.
It will create a folder under C:\Programs\Android\AndroidSDK\platform-tools (don't remember id it's correct lol, it's been a while since I used fastboot lol).
There you'll find adb and fastboot (make sure you follow the instruction under Sony's development site to install drivers and unlock your bootloader).
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or simply use the supplied fastboot package lol
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CriGiu said:
You have to install fastboot then: just download the ADT and install platform and platform-tools.
It will create a folder under C:\Programs\Android\AndroidSDK\platform-tools (don't remember id it's correct lol, it's been a while since I used fastboot lol).
There you'll find adb and fastboot (make sure you follow the instruction under Sony's development site to install drivers and unlock your bootloader).
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sorry I should have been more clear. what i meant to say is phone wont boot into fastboot. all i get is flashmode and thats only for a few seconds then it auto boots
now im thinking i may be bricked all i get is the sony erriccson screen. I have a nandroid made but cannot boot recovery. accidentally installed the wrong rom not paying attention. Had one for unlocked bootloaders on sd card just to be ready and wasnt paying attention

enable "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:YES"

FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE BOOTLOADER LOCKED BY HIS AIRTIME PROVIDER:
well a few days ago i was asked for the posibility of change the status of the option "BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED"...was staid investigating about it and i´ve read on a spanish forum that the sony thecnical service can do it... they replied by email that it is possible to activate it. and they have requested to he the following data:::
IMEI:
SimUnlock: (the unlock code of your operator, you can obtain it paying.. etc..)
model
mail
telephone number:
complet name
province
country.
and the data for pick up my phone for to do the unlock
they said to me that dont loose the BE2 (i dont believe it )
but i losee the DRM KEYS etc... you can read this:::
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
I´M going to do it and post the results :good::good::good::good::good:
sorry for my bad english buddies

I'll buy my xperia sp, but I'm afraid to pick one with locked bootloader. I'll wait your answer, if it works buy him at the end of the month.
PS: This topic is in the right place? I think you should be in Xperia SP General ..........

lvints said:
I'll buy my xperia sp, but I'm afraid to pick one with locked bootloader. I'll wait your answer, if it works buy him at the end of the month.
PS: This topic is in the right place? I think you should be in Xperia SP General ..........
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OOOPS maybe the moderator want to move it... or report to me for to move the thread...
there are some people that did the process with the sony technical support and have been succesful..
sony turned the device in a few days...:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

For the moment sony dont reported my email.... waiting ....
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If you SIM unlock your xperia it will change to boatloader unlock allowed yes. Been like that since the 2011 xperia's.
Thought everyone knew that lol
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NIMBAH said:
If you SIM unlock your xperia it will change to boatloader unlock allowed yes. Been like that since the 2011 xperia's.
Thought everyone knew that lol
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Thats not true.. I have SIM unlocked mine and remains 'no'
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ykdr-scott said:
Thats not true.. I have SIM unlocked mine and remains 'no'
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Have you tried unlocking it anyway?
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How? If its set to not be unlocked?..
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ykdr-scott said:
How? If its set to not be unlocked?..
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To unlock the boatloader you need fastboot. Problem is the SIM lock blocks fastboot. If you don't have a SIM lock or you unlocked it in theory you can now unlock your boatloader.
Try it and see what happens, worst case the program will just say your phone can't be unlocked.
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NIMBAH said:
If you SIM unlock your xperia it will change to boatloader unlock allowed yes. Been like that since the 2011 xperia's.
Thought everyone knew that lol
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So if I buy an unlocked phone for all operators, I will have a good chance of being able to unlock the bootloader?
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ykdr-scott said:
How? If its set to not be unlocked?..
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You tried to unlock your bootloader? Get it?

career unlocked but bootloader unlock not allowed
My Xperia s is sim unlocked. Every SIM works on it. But the Bootloader Unlock Allowed:No. Please anyone know how change this status 'No' to 'Yes'..? Help me.

charithalakmal said:
My Xperia s is sim unlocked. Every SIM works on it. But the Bootloader Unlock Allowed:No. Please anyone know how change this status 'No' to 'Yes'..? Help me.
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I had the same problem, it changed itself! try flashing the new .245 with Flashtool, then check again. But please dont unlock the bootloder, there's a rootinjg method and recovery for locked bootloaders, the BE2 it's AMAZING.

.245 can available for xperia S (LT26i).?
cachanilla86 said:
I had the same problem, it changed itself! try flashing the new .245 with Flashtool, then check again. But please dont unlock the bootloder, there's a rootinjg method and recovery for locked bootloaders, the BE2 it's AMAZING.
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please attach a link to download .245 if you know. i explored a bit. but i doesn't found it for xperia S. available only for xperia SP. help.!

charithalakmal said:
please attach a link to download .245 if you know. i explored a bit. but i doesn't found it for xperia S. available only for xperia SP. help.!
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This is a forum for the SP, search in the S forum

To unlock bootloader make sure you have a flashtool go to the link given below
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
After following all the steps you will receive a email in you inbox it will contain a key save it for further steps, in flashtool open it go to drivers install all drivers back to flashtool there's a "lock" symbol which refers to unlock bootloader select it will ask you to connect in flash mode for that turn of you device and connect to PC while pressing "volume down" button and then plugging usb into device you will get a green LED below once it done it will ask you to connect into fastboot mode for that press "volume up" button and plug usb into device it will give a blue LED now after these steps it will ask you to insert a key "which you received at the first step in your email" insert that key and your bootloader will be unlocked.
"BEFORE DOING ALL THIS BACKUP YOUR TA PARTITION TO CONTINUE USING BRAVIA ENGINE AND OTHER FEATURES"
To do this refer to the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
After backing up your TA partition start with bootloader unlock once unlocked restore the TA, enjoy

cachanilla86 said:
I had the same problem, it changed itself! try flashing the new .245 with Flashtool, then check again. But please dont unlock the bootloder, there's a rootinjg method and recovery for locked bootloaders, the BE2 it's AMAZING.
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Even if you lose BE2, isn't it possible to flash X-Reality? Which is better anyway.
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cachanilla86 said:
I had the same problem, it changed itself! try flashing the new .245 with Flashtool, then check again. But please dont unlock the bootloder, there's a rootinjg method and recovery for locked bootloaders, the BE2 it's AMAZING.
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Can you be more specific, please. Which .245 .ftf did you flash? I need it to be in english.
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RuchRha said:
To unlock bootloader make sure you have a flashtool go to the link given below
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
After following all the steps you will receive a email in you inbox it will contain a key save it for further steps, in flashtool open it go to drivers install all drivers back to flashtool there's a "lock" symbol which refers to unlock bootloader select it will ask you to connect in flash mode for that turn of you device and connect to PC while pressing "volume down" button and then plugging usb into device you will get a green LED below once it done it will ask you to connect into fastboot mode for that press "volume up" button and plug usb into device it will give a blue LED now after these steps it will ask you to insert a key "which you received at the first step in your email" insert that key and your bootloader will be unlocked.
"BEFORE DOING ALL THIS BACKUP YOUR TA PARTITION TO CONTINUE USING BRAVIA ENGINE AND OTHER FEATURES"
To do this refer to the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
After backing up your TA partition start with bootloader unlock once unlocked restore the TA, enjoy
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How exactly does any of this enable "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:YES"? (Like the name of the thread indicates) That text is from the unlock/relock bootloader thread and it doesn't enable "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:YES". Fastboot is disabled on XSP with carrier-locked bootloader.

gandalf_grey91 said:
Even if you lose BE2, isn't it possible to flash X-Reality? Which is better anyway.
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Can you be more specific, please. Which .245 .ftf did you flash? I need it to be in english.
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How exactly does any of this enable "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:YES"? (Like the name of the thread indicates) That text is from the unlock/relock bootloader thread and it doesn't enable "bootloader UNLOCK allowed:YES". Fastboot is disabled on XSP with carrier-locked bootloader.
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If you unlock the bootloader you will lose the DRM Keys, BE2 or X-Reality WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE
I flashed the Russian .245, Use it...It has all the languages you need: French, English and Spanish. All stock Sony firmwares have all the regular languages. Russian doesn't have the Japanese or Chinese keyboard. You can't unlock the bootloader on a carrier locked phone, forget about it.

Has anybody tried this solution ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2423756

I bougth a simlocked xperia sp.
I've unlocked my SP with nck, now i can use any simcard.
But i've bootloader UNLOCK allowed: NO
I flashed 2.245.GENERIC-DE via flashtool, still unlock allowed no
Have you any further ideas to change it to unlock allowed yes?

If phone was brought as a carrier locked device and boot loader unlocked says no,you can't change it.
you can try call the company you brought from and ask for code or take to independent phone store and ask if they can open boot loader or explain how to.
I highly doubt you will change the status.
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ROOT (Xperia X 34.0.A.1.277 Modified Kernel With Root)

As the title says root is now working in xperia x
For unlocked bootloaders with 34.0.A.1.277 firmware for the moment
Thanks go to
boolee
He repack the kernel for both F5121-5122 and he share it here with us
For the moment
*For F5121--F5122 34.0.A.1.277
*SONY ric and dm-verity OFF
*DRM FIX
*SELinux is Permissive.
*init.d support
*SuperSU installed.
*No TWRP/CWM For the moment,,,use flashfire instead
Instructions
Power off,,,,hold volume up and connect the xperia via usb to pc to enter fastboot,a blue light will confirm it
fastboot flash boot filename.img
Flash with ur risk
Downloads
F5121--34.0.A.1.277
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2q1l76jxopf85bd/F51221--34.0.A.1.277.img
F5122--34.0.A.1.277
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1c3i4paoovkealc/F5122--34.0.A.1.277.img

Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago) said:
As the title says root is now working in xperia x
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Only for unlocked bootloaders? how do i unlock mine? thanks.

kalel29 said:
Only for unlocked bootloaders? how do i unlock mine? thanks.
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Check in the service menu to see if it is unlockable *#*#7378423#*#* under software configuration I think it is, if it's a sim free network unlocked device(like from Sony store) it should be ok. If it's supplied locked to a network like EE, T-mobile, Verizon ect it's probably NOT unlockable the days of root on locked Bootloaders is over on new xperia device's if not all devices
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aidy.lucas said:
Check in the service menu to see if it is unlockable *#*#7378423#*#* under software configuration I think it is, if it's a sim free network unlocked device(like from Sony store) it should be ok. If it's supplied locked to a network like EE, T-mobile, Verizon ect it's probably NOT unlockable the days of root on locked Bootloaders is over on new xperia device's if not all devices
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Well.on my device says NO,but in sony page under unlock bootloader,says its unlockable

Well it works,in order to root it,i had to upgrade my firmware to .277 ,the only thing is that i flashed the U.S. firm,and it disabled my fingerprint scanner,now im flashing the Generic Gel. But yeah,root works. :good:

are the sony drm functions still active after this?

f5544 said:
are the sony drm functions still active after this?
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Yes

How long should it take to boot up after flashing this kernel? I can't tell if I'm bootlooping or it's just taking a long time to boot.

josh_zombie said:
How long should it take to boot up after flashing this kernel? I can't tell if I'm bootlooping or it's just taking a long time to boot.
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u checked what rom firmware version u had before flashing the kernel???

Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago) said:
u checked what rom firmware version u had before flashing the kernel???
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Yes, as far as I can tell.

josh_zombie said:
Yes, as far as I can tell.
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I flashed the Generic LAM/Customized GEL 34.0.A.1.277 firmware and all seems to be working now.

kalel29 said:
Well.on my device says NO,but in sony page under unlock bootloader,says its unlockable
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Check if MyXperia is turned on, if it is turned on turn it off.
Go to Developer Settings, turn OEM Unlocking on.

Sithu Htun said:
Check if MyXperia is turned on, if it is turned on turn it off.
Go to Developer Settings, turn OEM Unlocking on.
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thanks will check that later and reply.

It has been a few years since i've unlocked a bootloader on a xperia device so I'm a bit confused:
At the moment it's only possible to obtain root with an unlocked bootloader but unlocking my bootloader means the DRM keys are whiped. I cant do a TA-backup because i have no root yet. But the DRM-fix in this kernel will fix everything so I wont loose any functionallity? So TA backup isnt needed any more? and does unlocking the bootloader still has consequences?

kistigun said:
It has been a few years since i've unlocked a bootloader on a xperia device so I'm a bit confused:
At the moment it's only possible to obtain root with an unlocked bootloader but unlocking my bootloader means the DRM keys are whiped. I cant do a TA-backup because i have no root yet. But the DRM-fix in this kernel will fix everything so I wont loose any functionallity? So TA backup isnt needed any more? and does unlocking the bootloader still has consequences?
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this kernel has in built drm fix,bravia works,camera works,dlna works,music info works

Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago) said:
this kernel has in built drm fix,bravia works,camera works,dlna works,music info works
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So i wont lose functionality only DRM keys

kistigun said:
So i wont lose functionality only DRM keys
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Yes

kistigun said:
So i wont lose functionality only DRM keys
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You will lose warranty.

Now if only we got this for the only bug-free version (34.0.A.2.292)...
I assume flashing 34.0.A.2.292 over rooted 34.0.A.1.277 will cause loos of root functionality, right?

MegaSharkXDA said:
Now if only we got this for the only bug-free version (34.0.A.2.292)...
I assume flashing 34.0.A.2.292 over rooted 34.0.A.1.277 will cause loos of root functionality, right?
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I would assume so, but I can't get 34.0.A.1.277?*Customized US to boot with the kernel to try it. Strange that it works for me with other customizations, just not US. And I can't live with the reception loss on LTE if I flash anything other than US/Canada firmwares. Granted I'm new to the Xperia scene, but seems like kernel should work with 34.0.A.1.277?*across the board.