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[Q] Modding locked Arc S

I`ve bought Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and it`s locked for 3UK. I can`t get bootloader unlocked to modding my phone. Is there any way to unlock my bootloader?? Omnius doesn`t work or maybe i`ve done that wrong, so can anybody write a guide hot to mod Xperia Arc S with locked bootloader and fastboot not enabled?

Some guys here do remote unlocking, they'll help you for sure
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Contact Allejandrissimo and Jinx13.

I'm in same situation, jinx13 has yet to reply but busy time of year. There must be some other method to enable fastboot.
Would contacting ThreeUK and asking them to unlock your bootloader work?
Just a thought.

Legacy3003 said:
I'm in same situation, jinx13 has yet to reply but busy time of year. There must be some other method to enable fastboot.
Would contacting ThreeUK and asking them to unlock your bootloader work?
Just a thought.
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When did you message me as I reply to everyone
Just been through 16 pages of inbox messages and nothing.
Send me a PM and we can sort it out

SIM unlock?

hi guys I've got a black X8 locked with H3G Italy. i was wondering if there's a metod for unlock it, thanks a lot.

There is pc programs but paid
-=PrimeHD=-8-=Alfs Kernel=-

can you indicate me one of theese sites? you can PM me too.

pochopsp said:
can you indicate me one of theese sites? you can PM me too.
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google for omnius

I wonder if u will bring your phone to service, they wont do it for you... cause its hacked...
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SafiXS said:
google for omnius
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how much it takes? i can do it with 15 euros?

pochopsp said:
how much it takes? i can do it with 15 euros?
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i think 12 euros...
i also have unlocked it with omnius.
when u will do this, also unlock bootloader with it.
after that you alway need the omnius client to flash custom kernel, flashtool will never work again.
You only need to buy a "single android unlock licence"

Or phone your network provider and ask them to unlock it, and you can still use flashtool to do stuff
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If you can unlock your bootloader just do it and then flash one of the roms we have available in our community.
If by any chance a message about "insert sim lock code" appears on boot just ignore it and then disable it on the network settings of your X8.
Voilá, "unlocked" at no cost.

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.

Xperia Z4/Z3+ Root Discussion

There appears to be no discussion thread about root for the Z4/Z3+, so I thought one was in order.
I'm currently about as useful as a snooze button on a smoke alarm in terms of obtaining root. I'm curious - is there any development going on to root our devices? I'd love to donate and what not to possibly speed it up.
Let's talk!

BL unlock is not listing this device on Sony open devices
Flashtool from androxyde doesn't have the device listed as well, so I doubt BL could be unlocked.
Regarding development
I managed to unpack the blog_fs FILE'S from Emma so there we have the kernel.sin maybe we could unpack it with Android image kitchen, but I didn't succeed, Android magic was missing or something like that!?
If that could be possible, then we could repack twrp radish with zimage of the kernel.sin and perhaps have a working recovery maybe as FOTAkernel.
But that's just wishful thinking
First we need unlocked BL
And then we also have all the loss of DRM keys. TA partition and all that also needs to be in place, unless we're willing sacrifice a bit hehe...
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I'm also interested in Rooting my device, but the question is; would the dual Sim (E6533) be different than the single Sim device (in terms of rooting of course)?
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I unlocked my Z4T SGP712 (WiFi)
Could it work as well?
You can unlock your device by chosing Z3... No need for Z4/Z3+ on Sony Unlock page.

GhostLeader said:
I unlocked my Z4T SGP712 (WiFi)
Could it work as well?
You can unlock your device by chosing Z3... No need for Z4/Z3+ on Sony Unlock page.
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Even with a bootloader unlock, is there any custom recovery for the Z3+?
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Did any one try to unlock their Sony Xperia Z+ yet? Or any one try to see if it is unlockable by following steps.
You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:In your device, open the dialler and enter*#*#7378423#*#**to access the service menu.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.
I am going to build a custom recovery incase the bootloader unlock allow says Yes..
Update: Yes it is allow to unlock the bootloader. I am waiting for my device then start working
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janjan said:
Did any one try to unlock their Sony Xperia Z+ yet? Or any one try to see if it is unlockable by following steps.
You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:In your device, open the dialler and enter*#*#7378423#*#**to access the service menu.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.
I am going to build a custom recovery incase the bootloader unlock allow says Yes..
Update: Yes it is allow to unlock the bootloader. I am waiting for my device then start working
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Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!

boo85 said:
Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
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I'm quite looking forward to it as well. If we can get a custom recovery going, then we'll be able to get root right? It's just a matter of being able to flash SuperSU through the custom recovery? Pardon my ignorance.

AhsanU said:
I'm quite looking forward to it as well. If we can get a custom recovery going, then we'll be able to get root right? It's just a matter of being able to flash SuperSU through the custom recovery? Pardon my ignorance.
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Its a step but we need to find a root exploit too
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Ok, got mine a few days ago. Tranfer of apps and data was sh**** as hell without titatnium backup!
I don't have any usable knoledge in programming, but if there's something to test or try, I'm volunteering
If some of the devs for other xperias has any idea, I'll test it.
Hoping to get root, very soon.

the_brad said:
Ok, got mine a few days ago. Tranfer of apps and data was sh**** as hell without titatnium backup!
I don't have any usable knoledge in programming, but if there's something to test or try, I'm volunteering
If some of the devs for other xperias has any idea, I'll test it.
Hoping to get root, very soon.
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Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)

xDope said:
Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)
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Me too! Single SIM Z3+.

my Dual Sims E6533 says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. Does that mean my phone cannot be rooted? I think its the HK version, I got it on Amazon in the USA. Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

projectseahorse said:
my Dual Sims E6533 says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. Does that mean my phone cannot be rooted? I think its the HK version, I got it on Amazon in the USA. Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
However please check if you signed in to myXperia service. If you did, you just need to sign out and reboot, then your status would be back to allowed. That is only if originally the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.

boo85 said:
By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
However please check if you signed in to myXperia service. If you did, you just need to sign out and reboot, then your status would be back to allowed. That is only if originally the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.
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Thanks! My dual E6533 is not allow unlock too. Than I sign out myXperia and reboot, It becomes to Yes.

boo85 said:
By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
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At this point, I see no mention of anyone working on any sort of exploit for the Z3+, this is a bit disheartening! I'm considering the new OnePlus device at this point since I'm sure root will not be an issue for that phone. It'd be a shame if it came to that since I love the feel of the Z3+
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mine said no. Does that mean I can never install a custom recovery and custom ROMS?
boo85 said:
Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
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GCbard said:
mine said no. Does that mean I can never install a custom recovery and custom ROMS?
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Did you activate your MyXperia app? If so, this could result in your phone indicating that the bootloader is not unlockable, even though it actually is. If you didn't activate this app and it still says no, then yes, it's not unlockable and you will not be able to install custom kernels / ROMs. Note that custom recovery can still work on rooted phones with locked bootloaders.

hush66 said:
Did you activate your MyXperia app? If so, this could result in your phone indicating that the bootloader is not unlockable, even though it actually is. If you didn't activate this app and it still says no, then yes, it's not unlockable and you will not be able to install custom kernels / ROMs. Note that custom recovery can still work on rooted phones with locked bootloaders.
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i looked into my applications and did not see a myxperia app. Just xperia lounge. I did install the current firmware using sony pc companion.
I am new to xperia. I had htc one and google nexus phones prior to this that I have rooted and such. I am experience but not in xperia. Any suggestions for rooting that you know works>

uhm where is this myXperia app you guys are talking about? I searched the app store and the phone and cannot find it. Under settings, there is a "Xperia Connectivity" section, but no option to sing out.
Googling the app did give some results and I did land on this page, which I was logged into. I logged out and rebooted the phone, still says "No" to unlock bootloader.

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.