Correct me if I'm wrong. While following your instructions to root my device, It seems that I will be in an infinite loop.
To root I need to unlock boot loader. To unlock boot loader I need to back up DRM keys using T A software. To use T A software I need to root. Then come back to the beginning. LOL
Did I miss something?
no body has the answer?
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Forgive me I'm on my phone and search kinda sucks on mobile app. I want to root my phone in order to remove the bloatware that came with it. That's all I want to do. If I use the sticky guide to root will my phone have the "re-locked" state on the boot loader? I don't want to unlock boot loader just root. Thanks for your input.
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I believe in order to unlock your bootloader the phone has to be rooted. By rooting the phone, you're not necessarily unlocking the bootloader. To answer your question: No, if you just root your phone, that should not automatically unlock the bootloader.
You might want to read this thread.
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Forgive me I'm on my phone and search kinda sucks on mobile app. I want to root my phone in order to remove the bloatware that came with it. That's all I want to do. If I use the sticky guide to root will my phone have the "re-locked" state on the boot loader? I don't want to unlock boot loader just root. Thanks for your input.
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mmanjj said:
Forgive me I'm on my phone and search kinda sucks on mobile app. I want to root my phone in order to remove the bloatware that came with it. That's all I want to do. If I use the sticky guide to root will my phone have the "re-locked" state on the boot loader? I don't want to unlock boot loader just root. Thanks for your input.
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Nope, rooting is rooting and unlocking is unlocking. They are two completely separate things (though right now unlocking requires rooting, as the post above mine states). However, I believe rooting will cause your phone to display TAMPERED in the bootloader. Someone please correct me if that is incorrect (it's been a long time since I first rooted).
That's what I want to know if my phone will show that its been tampered with because of the root? And if so I can unroot to remove it?
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mmanjj said:
That's what I want to know if my phone will show that its been tampered with because of the root? And if so I can unroot to remove it?
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Just did some searching and yes, rooting will cause the TAMPERED flag to appear. Running an RUU to get back to stock will remove the tampered flag.
OK thank you. +1 for all!
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Nope, rooting is rooting and unlocking is unlocking. They are two completely separate things (though right now unlocking requires rooting, as the post above mine states). However, I believe rooting will cause your phone to display TAMPERED in the bootloader. Someone please correct me if that is incorrect (it's been a long time since I first rooted).
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This is correct; the device will display Tampered without S-OFF, which is still a work in process for our devices.
Hi.
I'm kinda noob in this root thing. I have a Sony J with 11.2.A.0.31 and i want to install CM10 (freexperia project).
Do root and unlock bootloader the same thing? do i need to do both? or just need to follow the sony website instructions http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions?
After that? do i just have to folow these steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997251?
And another question if i ever want to go back and put the phone just like i bought it, can i do it?
Thanks.
ZeSimoes said:
Hi.
I'm kinda noob in this root thing. I have a Sony J with 11.2.A.0.31 and i want to install CM10 (freexperia project).
Do root and unlock bootloader the same thing? do i need to do both? or just need to follow the sony website instructions http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions?
After that? do i just have to folow these steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997251?
And another question if i ever want to go back and put the phone just like i bought it, can i do it?
Thanks.
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First root your phone then unlock bootloader by that solution.
But unlock bootloader will lose DRM keys permanent, Bravia Engine (not sure Xperia™ J have or not)
I recommend you to backup the DRM keys first (search how to backup the keys)
And after that just follow the instruction to install CM10.
Last you can back your phone to normal but you will lose DRM keys.(you can restore if you have backup)
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Thanks Ben
So i rooted my device with this method, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472, this also instaled SuperSU.
Now following the instructions on sony website to unlock bootloader it says
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. If you have a tablet, click here to learn how access the service menu.
In your device, 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.
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, it says "No". so can i ignore it since my phone is already rooted or should i another thing that i'm not getting?
after reading alot of posts, still dont know if i can or not unlock bootloader or just root the device...
any help?
ZeSimoes said:
after reading alot of posts, still dont know if i can or not unlock bootloader or just root the device...
any help?
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Unlock bootloader: no. There is no workaround / tespoint method yet. You can only root and use roms for locked bootloader. Cm10 needs unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks, I think I'll stick with stock then. I just want cm10.
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Hello. I cant get my xperia J into bootloader menu. Tried the Volume up+ power but nothinh happend. Any help will be very much apreciated. Trying to flash diferent rom to remove the simlock.
Thanks in advance
Have u installed CWM recovery? You must install some recovery to flash a custom rom's zip!
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Hello!
Today I am gonna teach you how to unlock (and relock) your bootloader. Also fixing bootloop.
Disclaimer! Proceed at your own risk! I am not responsible if anything happens to your phone. Although if you follow every step carefully, you won't have any problems. Unlocking bootloader WILL void your warranty, but you can relock it, so it's under warranty again. Also back up your data!
So lets first talk a little bit, what bootloader is and what a bootloop is. Bootloader is required for some mods like CWM, custom ROMs and so on. Bootloop is if you have unlocked your bootloader, and try to boot your phone, but the booting animation will start to replay, so you basically can't boot up your phone.
Make sure USB Debugging and Unknown Sources are enabled.
But lets get to unlocking the bootloader, shall we.
First, on your phone open Dialer. Type *#*#7378423#*#* to acces the Service Menu. Select Service info, then Configuration, and look for Rooting Status. If Bootloader Status says Yes, then you can unlock your bootloader, if not, stop right now!
Now take a piece of paper, and write down your IMEI - you are gonna need it later to get the bootloader unlock key.
Nextly, download and install Flashtool.
Once installed, go to this site. Fill in the information, and you should recieve a bootloader unlock key onto your eMail.
Now open Flashtool. Click the BLU icon. Then unplug your device, turn it off, hold down the volume up key and then connect your phone to your PC via USB cable. (This is Fastboot Mode)
Once you have done that, you should be promoted with a screen asking for your bootloader unlock key. Type it in and click Unlock and your bootloader should be unlocked now.
To relock, repeat the process of unlocking (click on BLU, connect in fastboot mode, and so on) but this time you will get an option to Relock. Click on it and your bootloader will be locked.
Now, continue reading if facing bootloop, like I did. It's common on our devices to face bootloop, but you can probably come out of it.
After unlocking, try to boot up your device. If not able to boot up, take out your battery. Connect your phone to the PC in Fastboot Mode.
Now relock bootloder. Boot back to Fastboot Mode and unlock it again.
Now flash Xperia E's Stock Full Firmware via Flashmode. Wait for it to flash. First boot might take a while, but hopefully you don't face bootloop / come out of it.
If this guide helped you, then please click thanks!
Any questions? Just ask them and I'll answer!
~SmashMii
Is the bootloader unlocked and locked again, I will be able to use the TrackID?
KU3A98 said:
Is the bootloader unlocked and locked again, I will be able to use the TrackID?
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What?
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KU3A98 said:
Is the bootloader unlocked and locked again, I will be able to use the TrackID?
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No. Because your DRM key cannot be recovered since you unlocked your bootloader.
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abstrkt1337 said:
No. Because your DRM key cannot be recovered since you unlocked your bootloader.
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Wait what ?
you mean to tell me that you cannot use trackID app after bootloader unlock??? i still have it & working good ...(i had made backup with titanium backup) @KU3A98
Grimlock007 said:
Wait what ?
you mean to tell me that you cannot use trackID app after bootloader unlock??? i still have it & working good ...(i had made backup with titanium backup) @KU3A98
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Only the version wich is provided in stock ROM not play store.
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abstrkt1337 said:
Only the version wich is provided in stock ROM not play store.
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its the same right??? ...is there an update or something? ....If yes ,we could get the apk and share it here in themes section (since its a free app ,no worries,and since we own xperia we deserve it)
EDIT: just found it play store ...it shows there is an update(but never showed in my apps) ...updating now, will report in a few
EDIT: update successfull works perfectly!..no idea what you guys are talking about...
I am curious if it is possible to unlock the bootloader on my LT28AT? I went to Sony's website and they claim my phone is not supported via their unlocking procedure I did get a key code but am not sure if it will brick my phone so I haven't tried yet
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Hi,
Happened to check Sony site. Boot loader password available. See screenshot.
I am a newbie to this, but it seems many people looking for it.
I try this and i have a code to unlock my
bootloader
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I also got by boot loader unlocking code. I was wandering whether unlocking the boot loader of my Xperia C would void the warranty ?