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UNLOCK BOOTLOADER for everyone

Hi dudes,
They finally did it, official bootloader unlock process.
Join the party : http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
Cheers

Please note! It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases. You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:
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So not for everyone

Jackos said:
So not for everyone
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I didn't try it. I'm installing ADB driver right now, but Sony gave me unlock key etc. So I thought I was okay, keep u in touch.
EDIT : I don't know why but my computer is unable to detect JDK, so i can't install the SDK. Anyway, according to this serious french website, Sony opens the bootloader for everyone, so maybe someone can try it.

I don;t think this will be possible for not unlockable devices. Let me know, if it works.

Its the same situation as always. All Sony did was refresh the page. You still need to have an unlock-able bootloader to unlock.

You wasted my time now i must destroy you.. LOL!

Confirming this doesn't work when it says you can't unlock your bootloader. It does give you an unlock code though.

by everyone you should mean people with unlockable devices.
no one has cracked a non unlockable sony bootloader since 2011

Envious_Data said:
by everyone you should mean people with unlockable devices.
no one has cracked a non unlockable sony bootloader since 2011
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And by saying unlockable it means you have to buy the device from the Sony Store !! you can't unlock a sony phone if it's not from their store RIP LockedBootloaders

Simow.b said:
And by saying unlockable it means you have to buy the device from the Sony Store !! you can't unlock a sony phone if it's not from their store RIP LockedBootloaders
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lol
not neccisarily true, atleast in japan and england, only LB devices from network providers

Envious_Data said:
lol
not neccisarily true, atleast in japan and england, only LB devices from network providers
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Lol, well yeah most of them are not unlockable if you bought it from the network providers!!

I'm in Switzerland and mine comes from Swisscom ... the bootloader is unlockable

Cool. Seeing this is from Sony we don't lose any features or functionality right?

roninr1c said:
Cool. Seeing this is from Sony we don't lose any features or functionality right?
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There shouldnt be any effect wheb unlocking BL
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roninr1c said:
Cool. Seeing this is from Sony we don't lose any features or functionality right?
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You lose DRM. So back up TA partition prior to unlocking. A few Sony apps will cease to work if you don't back up and you'll lose warranty in case you want to go back to stock.

[WARNING] Sony confirm - Unlocking bootloader affect camera functionality

Bringing some bad news for those who already unlocked their bootloader.
But sony confirms bad image quality on z3 and z3 compact on unlocked bootloader due to DRM keys (some noise reduction algorithms and other may be lost.
More info on this site
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/10/0...oader/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
Official info here
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
and thread in z3 compact subforum here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936

Just a heads up, this has always been the case with previous Xperias.

I know. I just want to let the people know.
In my opinion, there is no such a ROM worth to broke camera functionality.

If people just want to root their Z3, do they still need to unlock the bootloader?
My Z1 is rooted and the bootloader is still locked.

ssj_jaypee said:
If people just want to root their Z3, do they still need to unlock the bootloader?
My Z1 is rooted and the bootloader is still locked.
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Only if an exploit is found.

ssj_jaypee said:
If people just want to root their Z3, do they still need to unlock the bootloader?
My Z1 is rooted and the bootloader is still locked.
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For now, only root methos is with unlocked bootloader. We will need to wait for a while to have proper root with locked bootloader.

Well, The Z3 is not listed as one of the supported devices for unlocking, so no fault of Sony here....

gregbradley said:
Well, The Z3 is not listed as one of the supported devices for unlocking, so no fault of Sony here....
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But some users confirm they unlocked their Z3 even there is no Z3 on list, as i remember.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/bootloader-unlock-t2888735
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electrash said:
But some users confirm they unlocked their Z3 even there is no Z3 on list, as i remember.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/bootloader-unlock-t2888735
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Yes they have unlocked it, but if its not on the supported list and people then unlock anyway then what can you expect? Its not Sony's fault

gregbradley said:
Yes they have unlocked it, but if its not on the supported list and people then unlock anyway then what can you expect? Its not Sony's fault
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Yes, sure. I didnt understand your point from first reply. Now i understand and i agree with you.

gregbradley said:
Well, The Z3 is not listed as one of the supported devices for unlocking, so no fault of Sony here....
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anyway Z3 is already supported as i check it yesterday
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gregbradley said:
Yes they have unlocked it, but if its not on the supported list and people then unlock anyway then what can you expect? Its not Sony's fault
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So what ? Z3 compact is in the list, but unlocking BL on Z3c broke functionality anyway. See the photos on xperiablog. So it doesn`t make any sense at all...
I`m so upset

BIONZ processing algorithm is replaced with a generic algorithm that reduces the quality. The issue was the same on the Z1 on pre-4.3 firmware.
Sony will fix this later, I hope.

chunlianghere said:
anyway Z3 is already supported as i check it yesterday
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I stand corrected, the Z3 is now in the supported list. It must be a recent addition

gregbradley said:
I stand corrected, the Z3 is now in the supported list. It must be a recent addition
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but previously when z3 is not in the list, i try z3 compact, which still works. the code given is the same for both.

I don't own a Z3/Z3c but if it uses the TA partition to store the DRM keys, then Backup TA should be used before unlocking the BL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
However, the Backup TA team did not yet included Z3/Z3c in the list of supported devices (see the above thread).
You may want to ask there if the tool works for Z3/Z3c as well.
If it works, you will be able to restore the DRM keys after.
But, I'd rather wait for a root exploit that doesn't need you to unlock the BL...

That tool requires root so the Z3/Z3c isn't going to be supported until we get a root exploit. Everything depends on that right now.

arturiu said:
I don't own a Z3/Z3c but if it uses the TA partition to store the DRM keys, then Backup TA should be used before unlocking the BL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
However, the Backup TA team did not yet included Z3/Z3c in the list of supported devices (see the above thread).
You may want to ask there if the tool works for Z3/Z3c as well.
If it works, you will be able to restore the DRM keys after.
But, I'd rather wait for a root exploit that doesn't need you to unlock the BL...
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It's sure Backup TA would work properly, but the problem is that Backup TA needs root too.
That's why we need an exploit first.

Hello everyone, I was looking at this device as a new toy. However, unlocking the bootloader for me is a must with any device I buy. I have yet to own a Sony. Can anyone tell me how big of a difference is the camera once you unlock the bootloader? Is it a small difference or a major issue? Thanks in advance!

Travisdroidx2 said:
Hello everyone, I was looking at this device as a new toy. However, unlocking the bootloader for me is a must with any device I buy. I have yet to own a Sony. Can anyone tell me how big of a difference is the camera once you unlock the bootloader? Is it a small difference or a major issue? Thanks in advance!
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On xperia z3 is MAJOR. I would advise to wait for proper root method, and support from TA backup app to backup your DRM first, and then to test your self.
This way, if you dont like it, you can restore your DRM with TA backup.

Germany: O2 Bootloader unlockable

Hi!
Got my new Z3 from O2. And the bootloader is unlockable :good:

hebbe said:
Hi!
Got my new Z3 from O2. And the bootloader is unlockable :good:
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think twice before you unlock

vidge1111 said:
think twice before you unlock
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I know and I won't do (at least in the nearby future).
Posted this just for information for others.

Serious? Sony? no unlock bootloader for xperia phone anymore?

When I just backup my DRM key, decide to unlock the bootloader.......
Then I went to sony official website developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
And..there is no option for Xperia phone anymore! Only for tablet:crying::crying::crying:
So what is going on? Can someone explain?

It's sony site problem. Yesterday I tried to find any information about any phone on site and it looks like they have problem with all phones information pages. They just dissaper from it.

TONYTONYAU said:
When I just backup my DRM key, decide to unlock the bootloader.......
Then I went to sony official website developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
And..there is no option for Xperia phone anymore! Only for tablet:crying::crying::crying:
So what is going on? Can someone explain?
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Sony stop supporting bootloader unlock in Xperia phones.

so, how can we do?
Edit: works fine if you selext z2 tablet!

oh men, don't have code. How can we ub?

I have my unlock code stored on my PC. But.. is this code single-use or multi-use? I mean can I use it several times?

Bruce666 said:
I have my unlock code stored on my PC. But.. is this code single-use or multi-use? I mean can I use it several times?
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It's multiuse. I've locked and unlocked my bootloader multiple times.
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It's fixed now. I can choose xperia z2 from the list here.

h ttp : //developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/email-verification/ use this link to get unlock code.

Problem solved

Oh yes, we can ub. I sure.
Click this link
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unl...erification/392c3a212ea0d59226da74993ae059de/
And enter your email.
Go to your mail, with title
"Unlock boot loader email verification of your Xperia™ Z2"
Click here to proceed
You will back developer.sonymobile.com with code to unlockbootloader.
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freaky2xd said:
SOMEBODY FOUND A WAY HOW TO ROOT OUR Z5s!!!!
check out @balrajs99 `s thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/ub-drm-fix-dm-verity-off-root-t3539999
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thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking

iain26 said:
thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking
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unlocking the bootloader is definetly worth it.

iain26 said:
thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking
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Man there is no way (till now) to root Z5 without unlocking bootloader infact all newer phones require unlocking bootloader.
But you can always save the drm keys with amazing tools available for future use.