Hi,
After 2 days of searching this forum and reading (unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) this tutorial, Still I can not unblock bootloader of my xperia u
the problem is that I can not power on my xperia u in flashmode! I searched a lot but couldn't find anything.
holding volume up and power doesn't work,holding back button and power doesn't work
how can I bring my xperia u up in flashmode?
note that I checked the "Bootloader unlock allowed" was set 'yes' in my cellphone
sinoohe said:
Hi,
After 2 days of searching this forum and reading (unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) this tutorial, Still I can not unblock bootloader of my xperia u
the problem is that I can not power on my xperia u in flashmode! I searched a lot but couldn't find anything.
holding volume up and power doesn't work,holding back button and power doesn't work
how can I bring my xperia u up in flashmode?
note that I checked the "Bootloader unlock allowed" was set 'yes' in my cellphone
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here is official unlock guide just follow the steps on this site you have to "guess" about unlock-button
step 12
On your phone, push and hold the unlock button* at the same time as you connect the phone to the computer with a USB-cable. The unlock button may differ between different phone models. See the note in the bottom of this page for more information on what button use on your phone.
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most important thing :
keep that button pressed while connecting your phone to computer with a USB-cable then you see how windows is searching for drivers..
step 15 is most relevant to check you pressed the right button
Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your phone is connected properly.
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well, this is it ...and should work easily !
ruscan.calin said:
here is official unlock guide[/URL] just follow the steps on this site you have to "guess" about unlock-button
step 12
most important thing :
keep that button pressed while connecting your phone to computer with a USB-cable then you see how windows is searching for drivers..
step 15 is most relevant to check you pressed the right button
well, this is it ...and should work easily !
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thanks for replying
but my problem is with that which button is unlock button in xperia U?!!! the power button?
I tried all buttons, it doesn't work
sinoohe said:
thanks for replying
but my problem is with that which button is unlock button in xperia U?!!! the power button?
I tried all buttons, it doesn't work
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you can be sure about that button when you get response in step 15
Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your phone is connected properly.
if not something is wrong with your Android SDK /Sony drivers installation
when you connect your phone to pc check if you have ADB Interface in Dev Manager
another solution is to request help from Sony not all models are unlockable ..
did you check it by step 2 on that online guide ?
...can be power button did you check it ? also do not forget : keep it pressed ! don't release that button until you see some change on PC: Windows should search drivers if not try another computer what if something is wrong with drivers ? can you sync phone with PC Companion ?
ruscan.calin said:
you can be sure about that button when you get response in step 15
Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your phone is connected properly.
if not something is wrong with your Android SDK /Sony drivers installation
when you connect your phone to pc check if you have ADB Interface in Dev Manager
another solution is to request help from Sony not all models are unlockable ..
did you check it by step 2 on that online guide ?
...can be power button did you check it ? also do not forget : keep it pressed ! don't release that button until you see some change on PC: Windows should search drivers if not try another computer what if something is wrong with drivers ? can you sync phone with PC Companion ?
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I'm using archlinux 64 bit with latest kernel installed
I thing the problem is not with the driver, because I develop android programs with eclipse and run it in my xperia u correctly, without any probem
and also the results from adb is currect for example the adb devices shows:
Code:
/adb devices
List of devices attached
BX902X17GJ device
but the fastboot shows:
Code:
./fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
< waiting for device >
and it waits until I press C-c
I press and hold the power button from the beginning of powering on to loading the android
nothing happens at ALL!!
sinoohe said:
Code:
./fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
< waiting for device >
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did you check in step2 if your device is unlockable ?
to develop/run apps is one thing to unlock bootloader is something different I think you don't have installed drivers for bootloader interface or your access to bootloader is locked -you can't unlock this model
also I'm worried about that x64 Linux machine...
my advice is : don't lose time and request help from Sony
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Hello all!
A couple of weeks ago, my brother received his Xperia E C1505. Great little phone.
We decided this weekend to go unlock the bootloader. ADB and Fastboot were already set up, no problems. I received our unlocking code, all fine. But the problem is: we can't get it into the bootloader/fastboot mode. Very weird.
How can we get it into the bootloader and unlock it?
Thanks in advance!
PS: This may be asked more times, but I couldn't find a good thread.
i guess you didn't read whole of instructions from Sony site...
well, i will try to help here...
just simple;
> run flashtool
> turned off your phone
> press n hold volume up button
> while you hold it, plugged in USB cable
> flashtool should be recognize your phone as flash mode
> start to flash then...
yayakuya said:
i guess you didn't read whole of instructions from Sony site...
well, i will try to help here...
just simple;
> run flashtool
> turned off your phone
> press n hold volume up button
> while you hold it, plugged in USB cable
> flashtool should be recognize your phone as flash mode
> start to flash then...
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Thanks, I'll try
If your rooted, you could try from terminal emulator ir using adb shell.
Code:
reboot bootloader
SGWUser said:
Hello all!
A couple of weeks ago, my brother received his Xperia E C1505. Great little phone.
We decided this weekend to go unlock the bootloader. ADB and Fastboot were already set up, no problems. I received our unlocking code, all fine. But the problem is: we can't get it into the bootloader/fastboot mode. Very weird.
How can we get it into the bootloader and unlock it?
Thanks in advance!
PS: This may be asked more times, but I couldn't find a good thread.
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here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42871875#post42871875
im trying to unlock my bootloader but i cant!
the drivers are installed but when my device is in that mode from pressing volume botton down and power button the pc doesnt recognizes it!
i checked a few many times and its just telling me the the latest drivers are installed..
when i write the fastboot oem unlock it says (waiting for device) what should i do?
thanks!
adi90004 said:
im trying to unlock my bootloader but i cant!
the drivers are installed but when my device is in that mode from pressing volume botton down and power button the pc doesnt recognizes it!
i checked a few many times and its just telling me the the latest drivers are installed..
when i write the fastboot oem unlock it says (waiting for device) what should i do?
thanks!
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Did you follow this, especially the Driver Instalation part?
Sent from my Nexus 5
adi90004 said:
im trying to unlock my bootloader but i cant!
the drivers are installed but when my device is in that mode from pressing volume botton down and power button the pc doesnt recognizes it!
i checked a few many times and its just telling me the the latest drivers are installed..
when i write the fastboot oem unlock it says (waiting for device) what should i do?
thanks!
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You should install drivers 2 times..
Once when it is booted..
And again when it is in fastboot mode..
Since mode changes, your pc recognizes your device as new one.
So install drivers again after connecting in fastboot mode..
adi90004 said:
im trying to unlock my bootloader but i cant!
the drivers are installed but when my device is in that mode from pressing volume botton down and power button the pc doesnt recognizes it!
i checked a few many times and its just telling me the the latest drivers are installed..
when i write the fastboot oem unlock it says (waiting for device) what should i do?
thanks!
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You have to install the drivers manually. You can do this by downloading the drivers in the SDK manager and installing them in the device manager.
This might help you solve the problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532297
This may be just me but its a good plan to make sure your pc can see your device when developer Mode is enabled before you go into fastboot this will make sure all the drivers are in order, Not sure if this makes a difference but i also make sure when enabling Developer mode that MTP and Camera Are both unchecked as it can mix up the drivers on my system anyway
I have a Sony Xperia Z3 model D6653 with Android 4.4.4 build 23.0.1.A.1.49, I tried to unlock the boot loader at the Sony website, It went al right till the part when I need to run cmd at the platform-tools folder (from sdk bundle), when I write "fastboot devices" the cmd don't respond me with anything, it just appears another line to enter a command again
- Installed the Google USB Driver, Android 4.4W.2 and Android 4.4.2 SDKs (don't know why there is not for 4.4.4)
- USB Debugging Mode: ON
- Fastboot mode (blue led at the phone corner) successful
I think that this normally happens when the PC dont detect the device
I'm stuck at this phase, please someone help me, thanks!
docs.google
.com/file/d/0B31eiZiEHpNFMGgwVnBMWXBQVjQ/edit?pli=1
xda didn't allow me for posting a photo url so I put it separated
Use the minimal adb and fastboot set up, that's a lot easier
http://d-h.st/zwu
If nothing here works, get the flashtool drivers for the z3. Works like a charm. Also, you should probably TA backup, if you haven't already.
I think it didn't worked for me,the thing is that I need to unlock bootloader to put root in the device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B31eiZiEHpNFSnhzdGs1TU5pc00&authuser=0
dan_729 said:
I think it didn't worked for me,the thing is that I need to unlock bootloader to put root in the device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B31eiZiEHpNFSnhzdGs1TU5pc00&authuser=0
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You can root without unlocking.
Search XDA.
Hi guys
Im having a hard time unlocking the bootloader of my XZ
D:\Users\James\Desktop>fastboot devices
CB512C43QU fastboot
D:\Users\James\Desktop>fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x74624F5F04DD1640
...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.015s
Anyone know the reason for this error?
Under the service menu its listed as the bootloader unlock is allowed
Have you ticked the option to unlock in settings developer options
gregbradley said:
Have you ticked the option to unlock in settings developer options
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I didn't even know this was an option! I'm coming from an Xperia Z3 and that sort of security wasn't included.. so it must have been a thing with the more recent devices.
Thank you, I didnt know the solution was so simple (I feel so nooby) :silly:
No problem....
Can't get into FASTBOOT
I can't get my Xperia XZ into FASTBOOT! I've tried holding the volume down and power, holding the volume up and power. ADB can issue adb reboot bootloader, but it doesn't reboot. I've also tried the powered off with volume button and plugging into USB.
Windows 10 64bit. Android 7.0
zobisch said:
I can't get my Xperia XZ into FASTBOOT! I've tried holding the volume down and power, holding the volume up and power. ADB can issue adb reboot bootloader, but it doesn't reboot. I've also tried the powered off with volume button and plugging into USB.
Windows 10 64bit. Android 7.0
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Do you get any response from fastboot devices. Did you replace the google usb driver in the guide, I had nightmare getting mine to get detected and issuing command
I've tried the Google and the Sony USB driver. I show S1boot with an exclamation mark beside it in Device Manager when it's in "fastboot"
zobisch said:
I've tried the Google and the Sony USB driver. I show S1boot with an exclamation mark beside it in Device Manager when it's in "fastboot"
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I did a search for the USB driver and removed any instance of it so it did not auto install when the phone was plugged in. I diabled the driver signature on boot check so that I could deffo install the sony driver as it said had invalid checksum. Once installed I then was able to proceed with the unlock. Check your driverstore for any android drivers as these will be auto installed and I have to remove them also
zobisch said:
I've tried the Google and the Sony USB driver. I show S1boot with an exclamation mark beside it in Device Manager when it's in "fastboot"
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you need to follow the instructions in the "Unlock the boot loader" page after receiving email from Sony Developer World Mobile. By following it you'll download an .inf file and replace an Android studio sdk file with it.
To get your device to show up in fastboot, hold volume down when you insert your USB in your device. Type fastboot device and you should get an answer whit a bunch of number.
Hi Friends, is the title says I have a problem getting into the custom rom think on my old z3 6603 .291? 6.0.1 i think android...
now whats my problem?
I am despered already! spent almost 2 full days trying around without luck.
little off topic:
I did custom roms a few years ago and it worked pretty well with a step by step tutorial.
now i started to read around and try to update the Z3 to android 7Nougat or at least GoogleStylev1 because the standard/stock rom is sooo full with s**t i never really used and pure clean 5.1 from my mothers 60€ Chinamobile is fast and has all i need...
the z3 is much slower than it could i belive and the batterylife should be longer(new replaced battery >3000mAh, its almost like my new s7edge, wich i have to recharge every 3 days, the sony almost every night...)
back to topic:
i read so many different ways to do the update and everything is super complicated and at some point it doesn´t work out like in the tutorials. stupiiiid..
for example: hold power+vol down to enter recoverymode utility, i tried it so many times but my z3 is booting as usual. somone mentioned to let power button go as soon the led blinks or the vibration appers. sad: my screen is replaced and as i replaced it by myself i disconnected the vibration and glued the backplate on ... sh**
maybe someone can tell me how many secods to wait until let the power button go or other ways of erasing the system before i continue with linage install.
what i have:
win7 pc ( lack of updates and stuff but i already got the insane big android studio and somehow installed the usb driveds as it seems but thats all i still have missing drivers as i connect the phone trough flash-tool for example. xperia companion detects the phone most of the time..
so i went to my mac mini os x..
similar but little better: i can detect the device when i connect flashtool it says device connected in flash mode, good!?
i downloaded:
flashtool-driver
android tools
flashtool 0.92.1mac
lineage14.1 xkeita
twrp 3.1.1 xkierta
sr1 super su v2.82
D6603 23.5.A.0.291_kernel.zip
D6603 23.5.A.0.575_kernel.zip
root.rar
I guess i first have to get a little XDA developer university degree to update a sony mobile device hummmm???
sorry i am stressed out, please could somebody take a newb like me by hand and guide trough this piece of complicated labyrinth?
I want to give this phone to my gf for the next few years and i whink a clean slim and stable system would be much more pleasure in future than what i have now.
its a nice phone...
thanks
forgot to mention, usb debugging and developer mode are activated on the phone.. when i type in the *#7384whatever code it says: bootload activation: yes does it mean its ready to be activated or is it already active?
please its so many steps and tutorials i tried i am comletely confused
HI, glad to hear you're trying to install my rom
Since you're already on 6.0.1 all you need to do is unlock your bootloader before flashing the custom rom. To do so please refer to this page which will provide all the help you need for this step https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ (before doing this, make a backup of your internal storage because it will be wiped after unlocking the bootloader)
After unlocking your bootloader, let's proceed to installing the recovery. To do this unpack the contents from the TWRP zip and copy recovery.img to the folder where you have fastboot.exe and run this command from Windows command line
Code:
fastboot flash FOTAKernel recovery.img
Now for our final step, boot into recovery by using the power on+volume down combo, connect your phone to the computer and copy the LineageOS zip to your internal storage. Before flashing the rom remember to wipe system/data/cache/dalvik. And you're all good to go.
thanks for replying xkeita,
i did this step until the point where i got a code for bootloader.
after this they tell me to go to connect my phone to the pc and to do what?
A. Install the Android SDK and the device drivers (what drivers? i have mac) i have android studio on my mac, but i have no clue how it works.
b. If you’re running OSX or Linux, you are not required to install any additional drivers. (check!)
2. On your device, turn on USB debugging by going to Settings > Developer options and click to enable USB debugging. (check!)
B. Connect to Fastboot
1. Turn off your Xperia™ Z3.
2. Connect a USB-cable to your computer.
3. On your Xperia™ Z3, press the Volume up button at the same time as you connect the other end of the USB-cable.
(check!) i did it...
4. When your device is connected, open a command window on your computer and go to the platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder.
5. Enter the following command: fastboot devices
here i am struggeling... how to do this on mac? i have no directories and no idea how to proceed, please help me!
xdan00b#1 said:
thanks for replying xkeita,
i did this step until the point where i got a code for bootloader.
after this they tell me to go to connect my phone to the pc and to do what?
A. Install the Android SDK and the device drivers (what drivers? i have mac) i have android studio on my mac, but i have no clue how it works.
b. If you’re running OSX or Linux, you are not required to install any additional drivers. (check!)
2. On your device, turn on USB debugging by going to Settings > Developer options and click to enable USB debugging. (check!)
B. Connect to Fastboot
1. Turn off your Xperia™ Z3.
2. Connect a USB-cable to your computer.
3. On your Xperia™ Z3, press the Volume up button at the same time as you connect the other end of the USB-cable.
(check!) i did it...
4. When your device is connected, open a command window on your computer and go to the platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder.
5. Enter the following command: fastboot devices
here i am struggeling... how to do this on mac? i have no directories and no idea how to proceed, please help me!
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Extract this zip https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1396782&d=1350078941 and open terminal in the directory where you have unpacked the zip, then you can run the command directly
Mac-mini:android "XXXXX"$ fastboot devices
-bash: fastboot: command not found
should any software run in the background like xperiacompanion or flash-tool? i managed to open the terminal in the android directory but no luck...
this z3 is a tough piece...
thanks again for your effort to help me out, maybe you or somebody else can help me trough this. I have the feeling that we can crack this device together, it cant be that compliceted, can it?
nobody has Ideas as what could be going wrong in my case?
i was thinking XdaDevelopers is a big international site, and z3 is a mainstream phone, why the heck is there nobody to guide me trough this
remember how it was when you did your first Rom experiances, difficult, many different new steps, after foing it couple of times its getting easier, like everything in life.
please somebody sacrifice a litte time on me and my priject, it wont be my last for sure but i need a little help in the beginning, xperia z3 seems to be much more complicated than my old (p880LG 4xhd or xpezia z from 2012)
xkeita said:
Extract this zip https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1396782&d=1350078941 and open terminal in the directory where you have unpacked the zip, then you can run the command directly
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do i have to extract on my mac, or onto the phone? i extracted into my desktop and it didnt work ether in desktop/android/
i am going to try out to extract onto the cellphones memory and to run fastboot line from there
should i record a video how i do all my steps and somebody can tell me what im doing wrong?
eeehh.. official sony webpage is so flapsy and unprecise when it comes to bootloader...
bump
did i say something wrong or..?
...
You should use windows instead of mac it's better for unlocking your bootloader then follow the sony unlock bootloader website exactly don't skip any steps
hello omar, and thanks for reply!
my problem is to unlock the bootlocker on this phone.. i cant get my phone bpptloader unlocked and i dont know why.. its the staps on this website that dont work. i will take time on weekend maybe and try again..
piece of crap phone , replaced screed and back and my girlfriend drops it once and everything is broken again many years ago sony was better. they should make walkmans again.. casette walkmans