Hi I have a Sony xperia s with the build number 6.0.A.3.62 but my bootloader is locked is there anyway that I can root my device on this build without unlocking my bootloader ? I'm new at this so any help is appreciated. Thank you
You could try SuperOneClick or UnlockRoot. Those are two PC based programs. You run them, plug in your phone and click the Root button, and then if it is possible to root your phone without unlocking the bootloader, one of those tools will most likely be able to do it.
If neither work, it probably isn't possible without unlocking the bootloader. But look in the device specific forum for your device for more guidance before unlocking the bootloader.
EDIT: It looks like currently you must unlock the bootloader for the Xperia S. There is no working exploit for rooting. The tools I advised above won't work. If you're not willing to unlock your bootloader, you can't root at this time.
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I got my Xperia J on contract on march for two years on Three, It's locked and on my bootloader thing it says Bootloader Unlocked allowed: No, how would I unlock my bootloader? and can I root my phone without unlocking my bootloader? I want to root my phone to add custom roms and to overclock my phone. So could anyone answer my question please?
CoNviCTZz said:
I got my Xperia J on contract on march for two years on Three, It's locked and on my bootloader thing it says Bootloader Unlocked allowed: No, how would I unlock my bootloader? and can I root my phone without unlocking my bootloader? I want to root my phone to add custom roms and to overclock my phone. So could anyone answer my question please?
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If you want to unlock bootloader: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Yes, you can root device without unlocking bootloader. Search this forum for tutorial!
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CoNviCTZz said:
I got my Xperia J on contract on march for two years on Three, It's locked and on my bootloader thing it says Bootloader Unlocked allowed: No, how would I unlock my bootloader?
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If it says bootloader unlock not allowed , then i doubt there is a safe way to unlock it.
Nearly every method to unlock such a bootloader are shown only for 2011 devices and i have heard 2012 devices have been patched to stop an unlock by that method.
Also those methods involve certain hardware modifications using bare wires and finding the debug port.
Such methods are highly risky and may damage your phone.
CoNviCTZz said:
and can I root my phone without unlocking my bootloader?
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Yes you can root without unlocked bootloader, Framaroot worked without any issues for me, and i don't see any reason why it shouldn't work for you.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
CoNviCTZz said:
I want to root my phone to add custom roms and to overclock my phone. So could anyone answer my question please?
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You can install Stock based custom ROMs without a unlocked bootloader.
This might help : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2237164
And regarding Non-stock based custom ROMs and overclocking, they are kernel mods and to flash a new kernel you need an unlocked bootloader, sorry
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Hi, I just recovered my bricked Xperia J, and I have lost root access. I do not have an unlocked bootloader and I am allowed to unlock it. I have tried many applications that allow me to unlock my bootloader (Because the official way is too time consuming) and root my phone, but they do not work. Any suggestions for apps?
This is for rooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../j-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v17-t2366577
and you don't need to unlock bootloader, but my segestion is to unlock with sony's oficial way it safest.
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Dzepar said:
This is for rooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../j-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v17-t2366577
and you don't need to unlock bootloader, but my segestion is to unlock with sony's oficial way it safest.
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It didn't work with my Xperia J FW 11.2.A.0.31. Any other suggestions? But thanks anyway! Will continue searching.:good:
Try with Flashtool root methods one of them worked for me once. in DooMLoRD did you turn on usb debugin in dev opt? did it gave you any error? becouse it worked for me all the time.
Good luck!
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I previously had an S3 and rooted it using Odin, however to root my Z3 can I use the program 'Root Genius'?
Just plug my device into the computer run the one click program and im done? Is it that simple? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks all
No
Currently you will have to unlock the bootloader in order to gain root. There is no way to get root on a locked bootloader ATM.
Just Google "Sony unlock bootloader" to unlock your bootloader but ensure you do your research to find out what features of your phone you will lose
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No
Currently you will have to unlock the bootloader in order to gain root. There is no way to get root on a locked bootloader ATM.
Just Google "Sony unlock bootloader" to unlock your bootloader but ensure you do your research to find out what features of your phone you will lose
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Thank you.
I am unfamiliar with unlocking the bootloader and the ramifications involved in doing so, I think I will be patient and wait.
Thanks a lot for responding quickly! :victory:
Hi guys I own a Motorola G4 Play 2016 (Harphia). I am having a hard time unlocking the bootloader for my device. I went on Motorlas bootloader unlock page. Then I followed all the steps to get the string of numbers and letters from my bootloader. Then I enter them in the verify box and it says my device is not qualified for bootloader unlocking. I don't know what to do I really want to root my device. The reason is to install Lineage Os and TWRP. I've tried rooting apps but they fail is that because of my bootloader. Also a side not it says my device is locked status 0. Any help would be great or other wise I will have someone from a root online based company root and unlock my phone. Thanks for the help
Hi.
I know that my device is bootloader locked (Was on O2) and I would like to root it. However I would like to keep Android 7.11. Is there a temporary root for it? I know there was for Android 5 and 6.
Also someone else on the forum managed to get their bootloader unlock to yes. If there is a paid for utility that does that I would pay for it.
Many Thanks,
-MegaBytesMe