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My Xperia play won't start

Hello,
I've rooted my xperia play a few weeks ago, no problem.
But this morning a system update poped up, and I started it, and my xperia play went off, en doesn't start anymore
I've tried flasher, it works, till it has been flashed, and I have to disconnect my xperia play with the computer, hold the on button and plug it again in, it doesn't start.
Can anyone help me please?

Sounds like you might have to flash a new firmware. I am by no means an expert with the play but check the dev section for flashing a new image.
Or, call your carrier and let them know that their update bricked your phone.
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I had my xperia play rooted, and I had app planet on my phone,
Doesn't have that any consequence?

Have you unlocked your bootloader when rooting?
Regards Dousan...

Yeah, I think so, is that a problem?

This might sound insulting and is not directed at you in any derogatory manner.
Is the battery charged?
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Afghaantje said:
Yeah, I think so, is that a problem?
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Well I take you haven't unlocked your bootloader cause that would be a procedure you would remember doing.
If you used gingerbreak to root your bootloader is not unlocked.
You would have needed your imei no. and an unlock key from SE and fastboot commands to unlock your bootloader and flash a rooted FW
Regards Dousan...

Dousan said:
Well I take you haven't unlocked your bootloader cause that would be a procedure you would remember doing.
If you used gingerbreak to root your bootloader is not unlocked.
You would have needed your imei no. and an unlock key from SE and fastboot commands to unlock your bootloader and flash a rooted FW
Regards Dousan...
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I had needed those think you said, imei no. unlock key etc.
So I think I have unlocked my bootloader
But when I want to update my xperia play from the pc, it says:"The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated."
Is there any possible way that I could unbrick my xperia play, ore should I just return it to the shop I bought it?

So you did a **** load of searching to find out how to unlock your bootloader & root but completely skipped the many threads stating that UPDATING WITH AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WILL BRICK YOUR XPERIA PLAY?!
Epic fail.
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I see, afaik there's no fix that totally unbricks it. You can make it boot again but it will brake the radio. So no phone functions, calls, sms and such will not work.
You could read through this thread there's some help to get here and I think one or two gas restored there phone completely with this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094
Blagus is working on a fix at the moment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085184
If you can't revive it just take it back, but don't say you rooted it nor unlocked the bootloader.
Regards Dousan...

Afghaantje said:
I had needed those think you said, imei no. unlock key etc.
So I think I have unlocked my bootloader
But when I want to update my xperia play from the pc, it says:"The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated."
Is there any possible way that I could unbrick my xperia play, ore should I just return it to the shop I bought it?
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you can rescue your play at the expence of your radio using this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094, as it stands we have no radio.img's to flash so i dont know how long it will be before you can restore it totally

Dousan said:
I see, afaik there's no fix that totally unbricks it. You can make it boot again but it will brake the radio. So no phone functions, calls, sms and such will not work.
YOu could read through this thread there's some help to get here and I think one or two gas restored there f phone completely with this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094
Blagus is working on a fix at the moment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085184
If you can't revive it just take it back, but don't say you rooted it nor unlocked the bootloader.
Regards Dousan...
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sorry dousan, i must of been writing mine when you posted yours

AndroHero said:
sorry dousan, i must of been writing mine when you posted yours
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No need to be sorry, help is always appreciated
Regards Dousan...

If I take it back, what must I say to the company?

Just say the battery died & it won't turn back on.
A word of warning though, one poster on here took his back which was sent for repair & returned with a note saying that they were unable to repair it.

DeadlyDazza said:
Just say the battery died & it won't turn back on.
A word of warning though, one poster on here took his back which was sent for repair & returned with a note saying that they were unable to repair it.
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What do you mean?
I'm sorry i'm from the Netherlands and my english isn't that good

Do you currently own a paperweight?

Afghaantje said:
What do you mean?
I'm sorry i'm from the Netherlands and my english isn't that good
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He means that one guy got it back non repaired, most people just gets a replacement and he had modified FW on his phone and did as you did, updated after unlocking bootloader and flashing rooted FW.
I wouldn't worry, just tell them what deadlydazza said or that it died under an update, wich is what happened. Just leave out anything about rooting and unlocked bootloader, cause it did void your warranty.
Regards Dousan...

+1 that sounds like a good idea
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I think I'm gonna call the company tomorrow, because I don't know my imei no.
Then I will send it, I'll hope it won't take much time.

Successfuly Telcel Carrier Arc SIM/Bootloader unlocked and FASTBOOT enabled by SETool

Well as simple as that.
I have an Arc with Telcel Mexico, which is factory locked and all this stuff.
Now after unlock sim with SETool i get unlocked bootloader and fastboot enabled.
SETool is a paid software so I can recommend to find some person who have this tool and asking for unlocking SIM by Testpoint
Cheers
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Is this possible for Orange UK too? Anyone

syl0n said:
Is this possible for Orange UK too? Anyone
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works for any carrier and also DRM stay intact, so trackid works for example.

/jealous...

Great news, all we need now is a guide.

XperienceD said:
Great news, all we need now is a guide.
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Well, unlock its really easy but you need SETool which is a paid software that requires a Box or dongle (with an smartcard inside).
But if you have it, I can help to unlock your bootloaders

Alejandrissimo said:
and also DRM stay intact
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Damn, that's the best combo. An unlocked bootloader with DRM still intact. Hell, now I'm jealous.
I don't have a locked phone but till now, I haven't unlocked the bootloader because I didn't want the DRM files to be wiped. Arrgh!

Alejandrissimo said:
Well, unlock its really easy but you need SETool which is a paid software that requires a Box or dongle (with an smartcard inside).
But if you have it, I can help to unlock your bootloaders
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Then please write a guide, as I'll be buying it to get my bootloader unlocked.

OK, I'll post later today
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Having just done a bit more reading and seeing what's required, the price being the main issue, I think I'll wait for the devs.

If i get it unlocked at the local store, does the bootloader get unlocked as well?

You mean buying a device without simlock?
No, you always have to unlock it yourself.
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fcphoto said:
If i get it unlocked at the local store, does the bootloader get unlocked as well?
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As Flo95 says, if you buy the phone on factory store unlocked for any carrier yes, it will be able to start oin fastboot mode, and this way you will be able to unlock the bootloader by official way.
If the phone its not factory unlocked, I mean locked or unlocked by IMEI code, then only way to unlock the bootloader is SETool by testpoint.

lock it a great news but .....
hello.
i have a orange branded arc.
i purchase it in used not box pack.
when i purchase it, its sim unlock already i don't know from which method it done
but it is not connecting in fast boot.
then how can i unlock my boot loader, because sim are unlock already but not from SEtools.
and what we need to do with setools please tell us it step by step

With powered off arc, press menu key and connect to pc with usb cable, if the led is blue you can unlock by official way.
If not, it just is unlocked for network by imei code.
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zohaib0001 said:
and what we need to do with setools please tell us it step by step
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You need to buy some hardware too at a cost of £100 or so which for most people will be out of the question.

Thank you for posting this. I was in despair when I noticed that the phone I bought was carrierlocked that was only IMEI code unlocked.

need video tutor
Any video tutor for this method that
who to unlock xperia arc by test point

With powered off arc, press menu key and connect to pc with usb cable, if the led is blue you can unlock by official way.
If not, it just is unlocked for network by imei code.
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yes i do it but its not connect in fast boot
but my sim are unlock ,
so if i unlock it through se tools then can i unlock boot loader or not

zohaib0001 said:
yes i do it but its not connect in fast boot
but my sim are unlock ,
so if i unlock it through se tools then can i unlock boot loader or not
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Yes SETool can unlock your bootloader
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Z2 Root Exploit

Hey guys, this is a cross-post of sorts. I just got root execution on my stock Z2 Tablet and it appears that the same method should work for Z2 phone. I have a Z2 phone but just haven't tested it on that one yet.
Here is my Windows, Linux and Mac OSX script to grab the TA partition from Sony devices and deploy full root (superuser + reboot script):
https://mega.co.nz/#!jRB1FBJT!RKIi13TRj__mi7pKIGXP654CBJHi2gc0bIlYONcSfZQ [Update, v11]
Requirements:
1. Be on a firmware earlier than .402
Instructions:
1. Extract exploit.tar.gz and run ./root.sh (Linux) or root.bat (Windows)
2. Follow the instructions and your TA.img will be given and su will be deployed.
Features:
This disables SELinux, takes out sony_ric and then deploys su to /system/xbin/su
This works on ALL Sony Android mobile phones.
This can be run on any operating system.
Survives reboots [thanks to chargemon by DooMLoRD]

can't download the file. MEGA asking me about a decryption key.

Might be onto something here. This is for those that only want root and not an unlocked BL right?

Awesome work if it is working. Unfortunately I'm on .402
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Really? how about on .55? If it'll work on that I'm rolling back the update. *gets .55 ftf*

Awesome if this in fact works on the Z2!
And who cares if it requires .69 and doesn't run under .402? The only reason I currently don't want to unlock my BL is the loss of my TA partition. So one could simply downgrade to .69, backup TA, upgrade to .402 again and unlock BL (and insert DRM keys again), right?

in_finity said:
Awesome if this in fact works on the Z2!
And who cares if it requires .69 and doesn't run under .402? The only reason I currently don't want to unlock my BL is the loss of my TA partition. So one could simply downgrade to .69, backup TA, upgrade to .402 again and unlock BL (and insert DRM keys again), right?
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That's exactly what I did.
Technically it should work on 55 too but just not sure because I copy all the vendor libs from 69 tablet.
Someone could easily make a generic firmware that works on all phones with all firmwares but that's not my focus. I just wanted to get this out here and working for Sony because I'm surprised it isn't out already.

xsacha said:
That's exactly what I did.
Technically it should work on 55 too but just not sure because I copy all the vendor libs from 69 tablet.
Someone could easily make a generic firmware that works on all phones with all firmwares but that's not my focus. I just wanted to get this out here and working for Sony because I'm surprised it isn't out already.
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I'll have a go with it on .55, I've been having some problems with .402 anyway so it gives me an excuse to roll back the update, now I just need to get my hands on a linux live disc. (should have one knocking about).

Awesome I hope this works. I'll have a try tomorrow
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Can anyone confirm if this works? It would be great!
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This is great, can someone translate this into a more user friendly method.:good:

Wow none have tried it yet??
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

I tested with D6503 17.1.A.2.69 Orange FR, and successfully crashed service menu,
but TA.img was not backuped.
My bootloader is already unlocked, but it should not affect backing up TA.

Which error did you get? Can you check output in logcat?

xsacha said:
Which error did you get? Can you check output in logcat?
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Here is the log:
View attachment log.zip
files are in /data/local/tmp but not executed.
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RyokoN said:
I tested with D6503 17.1.A.2.69 Orange FR, and successfully crashed service menu,
but TA.img was not backuped.
My bootloader is already unlocked, but it should not affect backing up TA.
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Here is the log:
View attachment 2795383
files are in /data/local/tmp but not executed.
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Awesome. Looks like everything worked right up to the last vdc which was run by the wrong user. Easy fix. Looks like this definitely works on z2 phone then.
Funnily enough I actually had it right in the first version I made and quickly changed it to run as system a few minutes later.
Try my original script instead: https://mega.co.nz/#!PFoGEBAR!ulKWKy407aYE1vi0F9eZtNVROdG7DbJfFkKLcuIjDko

xsacha said:
Awesome. Looks like everything worked right up to the last vdc which was run by the wrong user. Easy fix. Looks like this definitely works on z2 phone then.
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Bro, Who are you? You just made my day. I was about to unlock my phone since there's no exploit.
Today is the best day of my life.
Finished the graduation Exam. Received Z2 Tab, Saw that this awesome being found an exploit. I am literally happy right now. :highfive:

chesterr said:
Bro, Who are you? You just made my day. I was about to unlock my phone since there's no exploit.
Today is the best day of my life.
Finished the graduation Exam. Received Z2 Tab, Saw that this awesome being found an exploit. I am literally happy right now. :highfive:
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Great news. I'm just a happy z2 user that can't live without root. Made a root utility for my last tablet (Blackberry Playbook) too.
I might improve this script to have more checks in it. More logging.

Awesome work xsacha and thanks!
Has anyone tried this on .55 yet??
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xsacha said:
Awesome. Looks like everything worked right up to the last vdc which was run by the wrong user. Easy fix. Looks like this definitely works on z2 phone then.
Funnily enough I actually had it right in the first version I made and quickly changed it to run as system a few minutes later.
Try my original script instead: https://mega.co.nz/#!PFoGEBAR!ulKWKy407aYE1vi0F9eZtNVROdG7DbJfFkKLcuIjDko
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I haven't had success yet (running exploit scripts under MacOSX 10.9).
First attempt (from exploit in first post): http://pastebin.com/jwTKWwPu
Second attempt (from exploit "original script"): http://pastebin.com/N7FXRAAw
I'm on a stock standard Telstra Z2 phone (17.1.A.2.55).

Bootloader Unlocked!

Hello,
Recently managed to get my hands on a Z3 via Three UK and even though the Z3 isn't listed on the Sony Developers website as a phone you can unlock, if you follow the procedures for the Z3 Compact it takes your IMEI and unlocks perfectly fine.
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same goes to Z2 & Z1 earlier. Not listed but unlockable. Maybe they not prepare the database to store unlocked IMEI list for Z3 yet
Btw, did u check whether X-reality,super vivid & screen mirrorring are still working as drm keys are wiped during unlocking. i dn want miss these features for this newborn beauty

Three is selling the Z3? Damn it's not even listed on their site or anything, did you go into one of their stores and luck out on them having stock?
Also, nice. Might unlock mine soon when interesting development arrives for our devices.

monx® said:
same goes to Z2 & Z1 earlier. Not listed but unlockable. Maybe they not prepare the database to store unlocked IMEI list for Z3 yet
Btw, did u check whether X-reality,super vivid & screen mirrorring are still working as drm keys are wiped during unlocking. i dn want miss these features for this newborn beauty
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I haven't checked, though those features are still present. Checking through the various screen modes I can't see any discernible difference between them. Screen mirroring I can't test as I've nothing to test it with.
SammyXNA said:
Three is selling the Z3? Damn it's not even listed on their site or anything, did you go into one of their stores and luck out on them having stock?
Also, nice. Might unlock mine soon when interesting development arrives for our devices.
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I knew three had them in, stores took delivery of them all today, though they have been rather quiet about the launch and the website hasn't even been updated. They DO have them though, I had to pester my local store to actually bring one out, but I got there in the end! I did make a point of saying that if it was another iPhone launch things would be different.
600 Minutes, All you can eat everything else is £38 a month.
All you can eat everything is £40
Both come with a free phone.
Phil

If u cant see any diff means the features arent working :angel:
ORIGINAL IMAGE FOR TESTING HERE

good to see you lurking in the area @monx® as I patiently await my preorder.. was hoping the z3 would be monxified as soon as possible [emoji106]

monx® said:
same goes to Z2 & Z1 earlier. Not listed but unlockable. Maybe they not prepare the database to store unlocked IMEI list for Z3 yet
Btw, did u check whether X-reality,super vivid & screen mirrorring are still working as drm keys are wiped during unlocking. i dn want miss these features for this newborn beauty
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Z3 Compact has shown up on http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

for those who has unlocked their bootloader, i need some help to test this stock rooting kernel + recovery HERE
tqvm!

So like some of the carrier based phones had bootloader unlock allow as No. Is it the same guys?
Do you see any significant difference in camera? cause It was slightly affected. Not that noticeable though.

I have a carrier-based phone but mine is set to unlock allowed: Yes
I have unlocked my Z3 via sony website and have rooted it with monx img

hello with Unlocked Bootloader have lost anything apart the warranty?
thank you

multima-alex said:
hello with Unlocked Bootloader have lost anything apart the warranty?
thank you
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Didn't notice any changes really..
camera still works fine..
xreality and other display settings still working
haven't checked track ID drm functions
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vidge1111 said:
Didn't notice any changes really..
camera still works fine..
xreality and other display settings still working
haven't checked track ID drm functions
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drm used to what?
thank you

I am having a problem
It says my bootloader is unlocked but when I try to fastboot it just says < waiting for device > and then nothing happens. Any ideas?

houseaddict said:
It says my bootloader is unlocked but when I try to fastboot it just says < waiting for device > and then nothing happens. Any ideas?
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have u tried installed android sdk and updating the usb driver to enable fastboot on your pc?
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multima-alex said:
drm used to what?
thank you
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some say track ID app stops working after unlocking bootloader, but then I haven't checked. Same people will recommend using soundhound for ID'ing music.
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vidge1111 said:
have u tried installed android sdk and updating the usb driver to enable fastboot on your pc?
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some say track ID app stops working after unlocking bootloader, but then I haven't checked. Same people will recommend using soundhound for ID'ing music.
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Or just use google now. That does it too.

vidge1111 said:
have u tried installed android sdk and updating the usb driver to enable fastboot on your pc?
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some say track ID app stops working after unlocking bootloader, but then I haven't checked. Same people will recommend using soundhound for ID'ing music.
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I have not installed the SDK, in fact I don't really see a way to install it, looks to me like you just copy the files somewhere to use it?
I have the adb drivers installed using the following package : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

I followed the instructions from another post, I downloaded the eclipse android sdk and installed it. After that, I updated the usb driver to support fastboot. A bit more complicated than the one you followed but it worked for me.
Have you tried running installer and cmd as administrator?
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Does anyone have a definitive list of what is, or might be, affected?
I am desperate for root but if it's gonna kill the camera or anything important, I'll wait until someone finds an exploit. If it's crap like TrackID, Walkman, or Sony's Unlimited stuff I don't care, the reason I want root is to get rid of that stuff anyway!

vidge1111 said:
I followed the instructions from another post, I downloaded the eclipse android sdk and installed it. After that, I updated the usb driver to support fastboot. A bit more complicated than the one you followed but it worked for me.
Have you tried running installer and cmd as administrator?
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Yes ran as adminstrator, can you elucidate on how to update the usb driver? I believe the batch file I referenced does do that but I can check.

Root and bootloader unlock discussions

Because "Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is that your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting. ", I feel this needs it's own thread instead of this one oem-unlock-bootloader-preserving-drm, which was originally discussing DRM warranty.
I want to discuss if it is possible and how it would be done. It is not yet listed on Sony's webpage with phone and other devices which support unlock bootloader. I will try to root and unlock bootloader this weekend, I will try using the same method as for z3c.

i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.

M!tch said:
i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.
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For backup from my old Z3C i use with success Helim app
Hispanico

I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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EDIT: I backed up the phone using adb.
Code:
adb backup -all -f c:\path\path\your_file.ab
And how to install Google USB drivers manually: http://visualgdb.com/KB/usbdebug-manual/

itaq said:
I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
Sent from my Nexus 5

how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet

Sony now lists the Z5 (not compact, but should apply the same way) on their unlocking
shafiq01 said:
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
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As an FYI
Sony now lists the Z5 (not compact, but should apply the same way) on their unlocking site:
"To be able to unlock your Xperia Z5, prepare it by following these steps:
1.Go into Settings > About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable developer options.
2.From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM unlocking"
So it looks like this is all that´s required, no more code requesting process like on previous devices. However, nothing specific mentioned on the DRM aspect.. I have checked the option, still had "myXperia" enabled and all was good. Also, have not seen a difference in Camera quality, but would not bet on it...

but did you root your z5c?

M!tch said:
but did you root your z5c?
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Nope, did not root it, would not know how... would depend on a guide/software posted somewhere here on XDA... And I am not brave enough to brick my phone just yet

M!tch said:
but did you root your z5c?
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I have not yet done it but as soon as they release a recovey ROM, I will try all the old things in case something might work.
shafiq01 said:
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
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I just followed the guide for z3c, it accepted my IMEI. But as already stated, you can now unlock OEM for all z5 models. Here is the link: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/. I don't know if it worked because when I started my phone again, it rested to it's original state and I had restore from a backup.
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thesebastian said:
I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
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I want to try this but as you said, I need a recovery ROM first.

I'm still new to the whole Sony Xperia world, please correct me if I am wrong but would not this be the place to look for ROMs? http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/

These are just the methods to enter the flash mode

Guys help please. When I check in service menu there is ,,bootloader unlockable: NO''
I need to have root. If I use this guide ( http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-compact/ ) it will unlock bootloader? Also, there is NO in service menu but I have code from sony to unlock from their website/email. Help?
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michal89chz said:
Guys help please. When I check in service menu there is ,,bootloader unlockable: NO''
I need to have root. If I use this guide ( http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-compact/ ) it will unlock bootloader? Also, there is NO in service menu but I have code from sony to unlock from their website/email. Help?
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If it says bootloader unlock allowed: NO there is absolutely nothing you can do to change it to bootloader unlock allowed:YES it's impossible. Only way is to change your z5 for another one that says bootloader unlock allowed: YES
Having a unlock code from sony won't make any difference either

Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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michal89chz said:
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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That is something we are all hoping for! There'll be a way to root eventually. Just needs time.

michal89chz said:
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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Possibly but I don't see why anybody would want to do that, because you wouldn't be able to run TWRP, flash a different kernel or anything really.
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I need root for some aps.
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michal89chz said:
I need root for some aps.
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Me too... But I think the lollipop line is dead. The customization is horrible, extreme battery drain, etc. I hope, the Sony sw developers focus to the Marshmallow project.