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[Q] BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:NO--> Help for root without unlocking the bootloader !!

[Q] BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:NO--> Help for root without unlocking the bootloader !!
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.

MarinMika said:
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
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first of all try not to install ota updates. because sony fix kernel to make it hard to root.
and wait for someone to make root method.

MarinMika said:
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
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Try flashmode method
First turn off your device then press volume down and connect usb your device will be detected as flash mode in flash tool then click unlock ? bootloader button ? and your bootloader will be unlocked ? then remove usb power on your device and then turn off again and press volume up and connect usb then in flash tool you will see device is connected as fastboot now. Try flashing your device. If it works then enjoy your unlocked ? device.

android-vinay said:
Try flashmode method
First turn off your device then press volume down and connect usb your device will be detected as flash mode in flash tool then click unlock ? bootloader button ? and your bootloader will be unlocked ? then remove usb power on your device and then turn off again and press volume up and connect usb then in flash tool you will see device is connected as fastboot now. Try flashing your device. If it works then enjoy your unlocked ? device.
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This does not work, the bootloader button does not make any changes

Unlocking bootloader doesn't mean rooting.
After you unlock bootloader, you can flash kernel with SU in ramdisk and root.
For now, there isn't any method for locked bootloader.
Btw has anybody tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It worked fine on my 2011 (ehm) device, maybe works here too.

Vynikal said:
Unlocking bootloader doesn't mean rooting.
After you unlock bootloader, you can flash kernel with SU in ramdisk and root.
For now, there isn't any method for locked bootloader.
Btw has anybody tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It worked fine on my 2011 (ehm) device, maybe works here too.
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I tried. Don't work!

PLEASE!!
Please find a way. I want to play Mc5 and other games with a large memory and other applications .. Make a program or something .. Only root without unlocking the bootloader!

Is anyone still working on this issue?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/dev-cracking-s1-bootloader-t2917936

So if what I understood from that post is correct, I can flash a custom ROM but not a custom kernel.
Anybody knows a pre-rooted ROM for D2203?

filipao223 said:
So if what I understood from that post is correct, I can flash a custom ROM but not a custom kernel.
Anybody knows a pre-rooted ROM for D2203?
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i read about 5 pages and understood that your bootloader can,t be unlocked with custom bootloader it can be unlocked with doing something ta partition and ta partition can brick your device. so only touch ta if you know enough about them.(reading those forms gave me headache because deep system and codes that i don,t understand just that,s why i only read 5 pages i don,t know if thare is any more any good information)

mathei said:
I tried. Don't work!
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try VROOT rooting app here => http://vrootdownload.org/

vinay said:
try VROOT rooting app here => http://vrootdownload.org/
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Root failed:crying:

Why sony make it that hard.
Downgrade your firmware with FlashMode and try famaroot (downgrade to lowest firmware version as possible)
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
Why sony make it that hard.
Downgrade your firmware with FlashMode and try famaroot (downgrade to lowest firmware version as possible)
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Downgraded to firmware 18.C.1.26 and "Bootloader unlock allowed:No"
Framaroot don't work

There must be something we missed.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

ha ha
All new device from Sony, can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader!!. We can not unlock the bootloader, we need a program that has xperia M2, and other devices. I can not believe that this is such a big problem!!

MarinMM said:
All new device from Sony, can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader!!. We can not unlock the bootloader, we need a program that has xperia M2, and other devices. I can not believe that this is such a big problem!!
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I will take a look at those program,s and will try to make one for e3.
But I can't say it will work or not.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
I will take a look at those program,s and will try to make one for e3.
But I can't say it will work or not.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Have you had any luck?

Sorry guys my exams are started . So i dont have time to check those programs. I will try later when my exams end.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

[FTF][Bootloader]Open device and 18.5.C.0.19[D2203]

Hello here are the new open device bootloader with an seperated recovery partition
and the old bootloader taken from the 18.5.C.0.19 update as FTF files ready to flash with
flashtool.
You can use this if you've accidently flashed the new bootloader over an official Sony ROM
and don't want to loose all your data
D2203:
Open device BL
"Old" 18.5.C.0.19 BL
D2212:
"Old" 18.5.B.0.26 BL

Any way to obtain stock bootloader of 18.5.b.0.26

which country/phone is that?
edit: got it and gonna try it but somebody will have to test it
edit2: please report if it works

berni987654321 said:
which country/phone is that?
edit: got it and gonna try it but somebody will have to test it
edit2: please report if it works
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D2212 Bootloader is working.
but i still i am not feeling like to flash open device bootloader.
if you find me a way to fix my device after bricking bootloader then i can try flashing new open bootloader on D2212.
Edit: however D2203 kernel cause black screen on D2212 or flickering screen.
---------- Post added at 08:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 AM ----------
I confirm that new open device bootloader work on xperia e3 dual. D2212
@hell_lock see. i took risk of hardbrick tho.
hope you have good any idea
flashed.

How instal ? The flash tool do not recognize this FTF.

Isaías J. said:
How instal ? The flash tool do not recognize this FTF.
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Don't use latest Flashtool (0.9.19). Use 0.9.18.6.

hi, first of all, i ve got a D2203 LTE . My bootloader cannot be officially unlocked. If i flash the open devices bootloader, does it mean, i get an unlocked bootloader. If so, what do i do next because i have flashed it and all i get is a black screen. P.S. i am on stock Sony Rom

the new bootloader doesn't work with sony roms,
you have to flash cyanogenmod or aosp.

Request
Hello, I have a request I hope you can help me with. Can you please pull the open devices bootloader ftf for the C6902? Emma doesn't show the update for me for some reason, and I'd really like to have it

AnrgKrshn said:
Hello, I have a request I hope you can help me with. Can you please pull the open devices bootloader ftf for the C6902? Emma doesn't show the update for me for some reason, and I'd really like to have it
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I cant make any promises but I'll see what I can Do. If Emma doesnt show it, it maybe doesnt exist yet for your device
Sent from my Xperia E3 using XDA Free mobile app

berni987654321 said:
I cant make any promises but I'll see what I can Do. If Emma doesnt show it, it maybe doesnt exist yet for your device
Sent from my Xperia E3 using XDA Free mobile app
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My device is the Xperia Z1, which according to SONY, has the bootloader :3 Thanks!

berni987654321 said:
Hello here are the new open device bootloader with an seperated recovery partition
and the old bootloader taken from the 18.5.C.0.19 update as FTF files ready to flash with
flashtool.
You can use this if you've accidently flashed the new bootloader over an official Sony ROM
and don't want to loose all your data
D2203:
Open device BL
"Old" 18.5.C.0.19 BL
D2212:
"Old" 18.5.B.0.26 BL
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link for old D2212 bootloader is down, can you re-upload it?

my bootloader is unlock allowed NO(D2203),can i flash this bootloader?
i use 4.4.4 build 18.5.C.0.19
i tryed,black screen

D2212 link update please

No link is working, dev-host links are having issues with downloads and I've lost D2203 open bootloader file
UPDATE:
I've found D2203 new and old BL files in my old laptop, I've reuploaded them to Android File Host.
For D2212 just download stock rom from Xperifirm and flash it to get old BL working.
Link to the folder
These files were originally uploaded by @berni987654321

Is there a way for us to know which partition from /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name is the bootloader?

So to clarify if I have a DD2203 with sony bootloader that is unlock allowed = NO, so its locked I can flash this and have a fully working unlocked bootloader that I can load cyanogenmod with?

fastboot bug
Hi there, I can't unlock the bootloader in my sony e3 d2203 cause the fastboot stuck message "waiting for device"...
I put the last minimal adb and fastboot version file, I have updated the pc companion and the usb driver software...
Have you some idea? Thank You

kenfalco_14 said:
Hi there, I can't unlock the bootloader in my sony e3 d2203 cause the fastboot stuck message "waiting for device"...
I put the last minimal adb and fastboot version file, I have updated the pc companion and the usb driver software...
Have you some idea? Thank You
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Dude connect it in fastboot. Power off phone , insert USB cable while holding volume up.

Install CWM with no OS

Hello! (this is my first ever post on a forum in my life and my english is very bad)
My Xperia L is stuck to the boot animation after unlocking the boot loader in the official way, a friend told me that there is no os in the phone, but i have not isntalled CWM! Is my phone bricked?
This is my first attempt to change the rom to an android and i don't know how to continue...
For information my phone is rooted and has supersu on it
Can someone help me?
orange46

orange46 said:
Hello! (this is my first ever post on a forum in my life and my english is very bad)
My Xperia L is stuck to the boot animation after unlocking the boot loader in the official way, a friend told me that there is no os in the phone, but i have not isntalled CWM! Is my phone bricked?
This is my first attempt to change the rom to an android and i don't know how to continue...
For information my phone is rooted and has supersu on it
Can someone help me?
orange46
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yes your phone got bricked u have to flash new software on it not by recovery but with flashtool u flash the original software and ur phone would be fine and if u want to unlock bootloader with out brick on the official way make sure u have typed the IMEI right because most of bricked phone because of the wrong unlocking operation.... or u can easliy try to relock ur bootloader
and by the way ur bootloader isn't unlocked but it's status will be unknown for ur device u have to relock ur bootloader and unlock again but make sure that you have typed IMEI code right in your flashtool

Problem Solved! Thank You!
Ebrahem-EVIL said:
yes your phone got bricked u have to flash new software on it not by recovery but with flashtool u flash the original software and ur phone would be fine and if u want to unlock bootloader with out brick on the official way make sure u have typed the IMEI right because most of bricked phone because of the wrong unlocking operation.... or u can easliy try to relock ur bootloader
and by the way ur bootloader isn't unlocked but it's status will be unknown for ur device u have to relock ur bootloader and unlock again but make sure that you have typed IMEI code right in your flashtool
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Problem Solved!
I used flashtool 0.9.18.6 to flash the official sony software,then i reset the bootloader using sony pc companion
thanks for your suggestions and help!
orange46

orange46 said:
Problem Solved!
I used flashtool 0.9.18.6 to flash the official sony software,then i reset the bootloader using sony pc companion
thanks for your suggestions and help!
orange46
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if you didn't notice that what i said

Bootloop and TWRP Probs

Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!

Buddy_Erz said:
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
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hello,
if you are in android 7 root is not working
for xz you have to
unlockbootloader
install modified kernel and twrp at the same time
start you phone and restart enter twrp and install su
it works on android 6-0-1 not 7
can you help me how to got emma working with you
i tried to got emma working but all time got error

I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?

Buddy_Erz said:
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
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Androplus v5
Kernel and twrp
You need to install kernel before twrp
Enter androplus section and see imstructions
For emma
I got error login
Application can't open
I install custumisation and app not workimg it not open
Inturnet off anyivirus nothing open

Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.

Buddy_Erz said:
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
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If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.

auras76 said:
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
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Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
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Ub-unlocked bootloader.
You need. 327 fw.

Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
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Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.

auras76 said:
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
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Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks

Buddy_Erz said:
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
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If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.

auras76 said:
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
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Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
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Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader

gregbradley said:
Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
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Danke
Thanks

it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?

Buddy_Erz said:
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
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Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.

gregbradley said:
Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
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Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
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Yes, but once you have updated via OTA then just unlock it again.

anyone can try if z5 ftf can boot on xz.
i don't have cannection to try.
flash a stock z5 ftf into xz
use ivory root for drm and ta partion
locke the phone
then flash android 6 for xz
then update ota
it should work

How do you update Z3 to nougat?

I have finally managed to root z3 on marshmallow 6.0.1 .291 firmware and installed twrp but when i tried to install carbon rom it gave me error "unknown command log updater process ended with error 7" or something similiar and that soft bricked the phone, i had to reflash firmware again and do process all over again, why did it do that?
Do i have to update bootloader? some special version of twrp? can someone help please

locked bootloader bro

HEKER510 said:
locked bootloader bro
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Yeah that was the problem, thanks