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My device CDA is:1276-7948_R4B
But Bootloader is——unlock allowed:no
How can I unlock my C6903 Bootloader?
+1 same question
Your phone is probably carrier locked, if it is (e.g branded) then you will not be able to unlock the bootloader.
yaseki said:
How can I unlock my C6903 Bootloader?
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You cannot unlock your bootloader, it's locked by your carrier permanently. You still get root anyway.
yaseki said:
My device CDA is:1276-7948_R4B
But Bootloader is——unlock allowed:no
How can I unlock my C6903 Bootloader?
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You can't by any normal methods. Pretty much your only hope (and I wouldn't dream to propose this as some kind of guarantee) would be to remove the back cover and use the test point with SeTool as outlined in this thread.
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....
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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
here
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
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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
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Yes, sure. I didnt understand your point from first reply. Now i understand and i agree with you.
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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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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
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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.
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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Thanks! My dual E6533 is not allow unlock too. Than I sign out myXperia and reboot, It becomes to Yes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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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?
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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.
If SGP771 with bootloader unlock NOT ALLOWED, is there still any chance to use LineageOS?
Or this machine must stay with stock ROM?
Thanks a lot!
i would try to unlock it and see what happens. maybe it can be unlocked and then you can install lineageOS...
In this forum, I found a tutorial about even bootloader locked can temp root the Z4 Tablet to backup the YA partition. Can this be used to install twrp then LineageOS at once?
Thanks a lot!
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Can this be used to install twrp then LineageOS at once?
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Do not buy any device with locked bootloaders (current Huawei e.g.) if you want root or custom ROMs or permanent debloat.
With SONY devices it could also be a good idea to check if you can backup the TA if you ever want to sell the device in "original" software condition - by that time the chance is high that SONY abandoned the device already.
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If SGP771 with bootloader unlock NOT ALLOWED, is there still any chance to use LineageOS?
Or this machine must stay with stock ROM?
Thanks a lot!
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I had the same issue, In the end I sold my Z4 and bought one that allowed bootloader unlock.
Hello everyone,
What about if we actually go back to stock Lollipop and attempt to root from there e.g.: Kingo Root?
Thanks,
Jack
rebski said:
I had the same issue, In the end I sold my Z4 and bought one that allowed bootloader unlock.
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Which one did you buy?
rebski said:
I had the same issue, In the end I sold my Z4 and bought one that allowed bootloader unlock.
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How'd you know the new one would allow bootloader unlock?
It's old thread but maybe it will be helpful. If you see "bootloader unlock allowed: no" then check if my xperia protection is enabled. If enabled then do factory reset and disable it, after that (need unlock with Google account after factory reset) my tablet shows "bootloader unlock allowed: yes".