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[Q] Root with locked bootloader?

Well, title pretty much says it all... Is there a root method available with a locked bootloader and no custom recovery yet? I'm not too keen on unlocking it and flashing cwm. Why? Cause pretty much everything that I do apply to the same rule: Murphy's law. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So I'm just hoping that there's a simple root method that doesn't involve what I mentioned above.

Sorry @PJMOR for now there isnt a way to root our devices without unlocking the bootloader i tryed a lot of software and just gave up ... If you have time just try all kind of rooting software that could be a way.

Shame... Well, I'll just root this one when it is no longer my primary phone.

PJMOR said:
Shame... Well, I'll just root this one when it is no longer my primary phone.
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If you can unlock it then unlock and root.
Warranty is not that big deal. But check your phone for problems and after sony solved them all then unlock it.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

Will unlocking it actually allow bootloader unlock to switch from no to yes? I heard it often remains locked because of the carrier

Shady611 said:
Will unlocking it actually allow bootloader unlock to switch from no to yes? I heard it often remains locked because of the carrier
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You bought your phone from carrier or other source.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
You bought your phone from carrier or other source.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Its carrier branded and locked but it wasnt purchased direct from the network operator.

Shady611 said:
Its carrier branded and locked but it wasnt purchased direct from the network operator.
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Remmember this.
If you want to unlock phone, never ever buy carrier branded sony phone,s
Actually phone is permenent locked by carrier.
I seen that even flashing non carrier ftf file phone stays like that.
Carrier modded phone,s are locked by ta partation i think. Because bootloader is same for both.
BTW,
Why can,t we make fake ftf file.
Anyone know,s
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
BTW,
Why can,t we make fake ftf file.
Anyone know,s
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.
Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked

Vynikal said:
I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.
Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked
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I,ve seen whenever i flash ftf there is a file called loader.sin which is flashed even if we only want to flash single partation.
Maby he wont get sacked if he just revail the secret in PM.
Does sony pack every partation.sin with some trick or it is loader.sin which send information about size of partation or something else.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
Remmember this.
If you want to unlock phone, never ever buy carrier branded sony phone,s
Actually phone is permenent locked by carrier.
I seen that even flashing non carrier ftf file phone stays like that.
Carrier modded phone,s are locked by ta partation i think. Because bootloader is same for both.
BTW,
Why can,t we make fake ftf file.
Anyone know,s
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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It simply came to the price, the price difference between carrier and unlocked was a 3rd more so budget restraint forced me to have a carrier branded although wont be doing it again as I need root. I'm even considering replacing it completely due to no current root possibility.

Shady611 said:
It simply came to the price, the price difference between carrier and unlocked was a 3rd more so budget restraint forced me to have a carrier branded although wont be doing it again as I need root. I'm even considering replacing it completely due to no current root possibility.
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And even carrier branded phones have more bloatware,s
Maby Like sony had to add unlockability to bootloader maby carrier brand,s do same after increasing demand for unlock.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

I bought my E3 from Vodafone, but it is "almost" uncustomized and bootloader unlockable.

Ok guys, I have some good news. In the last days I had access to a Xperia E3 dual (the D2212 variant) and after some digging I found a FTF with an old enough kernel, one that should be compatible with giefroot. I contacted @zxz0O0 and he provided me a new version of getroot (the main component from giefroot) and it successfully got root access but failed in the last part of the exploit (actually installing SuperSU to system partition) due the Sony protections built into the kernel (yes, that damn ric thing).
After messing up a little, I managed to get SuperSU install working, so, in other words, my brother is now using a fully rooted Xperia E3 dual, with locked bootloader! Since it involves modifying giefroot package in a way that may make it incompatible with currently supported devices (Xperia Z3 series, etc), I'm waiting for @zxz0O0 approval and permission before releasing this modified giefroot version, but in the meantime I'm preparing some tutorials and required FTFs in order to get the exploit running and then updating to the latest firmware without losing root access, but I'm too excited and needed to share this with someone!
Note: at the moment this works only with the MSM8226 variants (D2202, D2212), but I'm working with @zxz0O0 in order to provide support for MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. Stay tuned

Vynikal said:
I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.
Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked
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Making ftf is possible see this thread

vinay said:
Making ftf is possible see this thread
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I remember this method was on 2010 devices, but I haven't seen it on any other devices, so I assume it's not possible. If it was possible, someone would already make a guide or sth.

mbc07 said:
Ok guys, I have some good news. In the last days I had access to a Xperia E3 dual (the D2212 variant) and after some digging I found a FTF with an old enough kernel, one that should be compatible with giefroot. I contacted @zxz0O0 and he provided me a new version of getroot (the main component from giefroot) and it successfully got root access but failed in the last part of the exploit (actually installing SuperSU to system partition) due the Sony protections built into the kernel (yes, that damn ric thing).
After messing up a little, I managed to get SuperSU install working, so, in other words, my brother is now using a fully rooted Xperia E3 dual, with locked bootloader! Since it involves modifying giefroot package in a way that may make it incompatible with currently supported devices (Xperia Z3 series, etc), I'm waiting for @zxz0O0 approval and permission before releasing this modified giefroot version, but in the meantime I'm preparing some tutorials and required FTFs in order to get the exploit running and then updating to the latest firmware without losing root access, but I'm too excited and needed to share this with someone!
Note: at the moment this works only with the MSM8226 variants (D2202, D2212), but I'm working with @zxz0O0 in order to provide support for MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. Stay tuned
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Tooo excited :sly: and eagerly waiting for your guide GOOD JOB :thumbup: KEEP GOING

Meanwhile I tried to root with RootGenius http://rootgenius.com/
This works on E4 (!!), but it miserably failed on E3
You can try it, but beware of malware, this page doesn't seem much legit.
Our device seems to be toughly resilient...

Just a quick update, @zxz0O0 approved my modified version and I confirmed it works with MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. I'm finishing a complete guide and updating Nicki Root (a script I made for Xperia M that will be needed in the procedure too), it should be live soon. In the meantime, you guys can start downloading the exploitable firmwares I just finished uploading, this one for D2202 and D2212 (MSM8226 variants) or this one for D2203, D2206 and D2243 (MSM8926 variants), they're vital part of the process and will be required to get root...

mbc07 said:
Just a quick update, @zxz0O0 approved my modified version and I confirmed it works with MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. I'm finishing a complete guide and updating Nicki Root (a script I made for Xperia M that will be needed in the procedure too), it should be live soon. In the meantime, you guys can start downloading the exploitable firmwares I just finished uploading, this one for D2202 and D2212 (MSM8226 variants) or this one for D2203, D2206 and D2243 (MSM8926 variants), they're vital part of the process and will be required to get root...
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This waiting is killing me, please post it!! :silly:

Newbie - debranding Z5

Hi everyone
I have just purchased my first Sony phone, the Z5.
It is on Vodafone UK but has been officially unlocked. I wish to debrand and put on stock Sony android software so remove the network branding. Can someone pleas ehlpe as I have never done this before. I have just downloaded flashtool.
My second question - If I use flashtool to change to stock software, will I still receive OTA updates for future software updates rather than having to use flashtool all the time?
Thanks in advance.

Yes, with official firmware everything will be fine.

sovanyio said:
Yes, with official firmware everything will be fine.
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Thank you for reply.
Is there a link where i can download official firmware please, I have searched here but cannot seem to find it?
Thank you

Check this guide:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/

Uk ftf - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63649148
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

Hi to all, sorry if I port afloat this old thread.
I have a Z5 with a MM branded firmware (TIM Italy). I already know how to debrand it flashing another compatible firmware.
My question is: is it necessary wipe all data, also if I flash another MM firmware?
By what I read, I understood that if I stay on the same major update (in this case MM) I shouldn't meet any kind of problem also if I didn't wipe all. Is it right?
Thanks to all

Downgrade E6653 from MM to LP?

Hello everyone! Seems we're going to get root soon on locked bootloader in lollipop, so we can backup the TA partition before unlocking. The question is, can we downgrade from MM to LP without unlocking the bootloader?

You know how google, do you? You can, download the Firmware and flash it via Flashtool.

ali112 said:
You know how google, do you? You can, download the Firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
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Yes, I did google. Saw a couple of post about the Z5P, but I'm comming from motorola and they are a little bit special when it comes to downgrade, because of the bootloader. So I want to be sure because I have almost zero exprecience with sony.
Anyway, no need to be rude. Thanks!

You can downgrade with no problems bootloader locked or not as the above poster said flashtool and xperifirm is your friend. I don't have access to links atm
Sent from my Xperia™ Z5 using Tapatalk

zippy01 said:
You can downgrade with no problems bootloader locked or not as the above poster said flashtool and xperifirm is your friend. I don't have access to links atm
Sent from my Xperia™ Z5 using Tapatalk
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No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:

lionelbac said:
No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:
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Glad you're sorted enjoy ??
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs

I'm new to this forum so please forgive me. When I bought my Z5 from Vodafone UK, it was running Lollipop 5.1.1 and ran all the apps I wanted flawlessly. Since the update to Marshmallow, ACR and NetVu ObserVer now do not, the developer of ACR cannot work around this so I need to back date the firmware. I have downloaded XperiFirm and Flashtool but can only find 32.0.A.6.200 for EE. I would have preferred the stock Vodafone firmware, but will the EE one do?

any firmware will do as long as those apps work. some branded firmwares have differnt splash screens. thats pretty much the only difference

Thanks for your reply, I'm not bothered about any splash screen but something I noticed is a file named simlock. As EE lock their phones to their network only I take it this file needs omitting?
Regards, John.

[ASK] SONY XPERIA SOL26 convert to D6603

Can i convert xperia sol26 to global rom or d6603 or d6653? please help me.

D6653 have network issues for sol26 . D6603 is better for sol26. NFC is not working for both international rom.

kemesh said:
D6653 have network issues for sol26 . D6603 is better for sol26. NFC is not working for both international rom.
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Thanks. Any stable version from now?

nguyenhung1121990 said:
Thanks. Any stable version from now?
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I dnt think theirs any version that supports nfc for sol26. Currently im using D6646 marshmallow 23.5.A.0.575 . Everthing is working perfectly except nfc.

kemesh said:
I dnt think theirs any version that supports nfc for sol26. Currently im using D6646 marshmallow 23.5.A.0.575 . Everthing is working perfectly except nfc.
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I am using D6603, mask .... 570.
I wonder about battery usage. Any way, please share direct link to download...

Can you please tell me a tutorial to convert my sol26 in d6603?Will I use nfc only?I read somewhere that I lose also 16gb of internal memory, now system space is 32gb while after it will become 16gb, do you confirm it?Will I be able to receive d6603 ota?

Alucard24 said:
Can you please tell me a tutorial to convert my sol26 in d6603?Will I use nfc only?I read somewhere that I lose also 16gb of internal memory, now system space is 32gb while after it will become 16gb, do you confirm it?Will I be able to receive d6603 ota?
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Just flash D6603 firmware via flashtool, but you will lose NFC function. Also the internal storage won't get any changes.

If I loose nfc only it's ok, I don't use it much, can I come back to the original firmware and re-enable again nfc?If I flash d6603 official firmware can I have official ota?
Thanks for your fast answer .

Alucard24 said:
If I loose nfc only it's ok, I don't use it much, can I come back to the original firmware and re-enable again nfc?If I flash d6603 official firmware can I have official ota?
Thanks for your fast answer .
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You can revert to original firmware and NFC will usable again.
For firmware you can use Google Find='XperiFirm' and download it.

Thank you very much for your support, reading your answer I think ota will be disabled and the only way to update is manualy with flashtool and xperifirm, it's not as comfortable as ota but it's ok.
Last question, every custom firmware I see on xda that work with d6603 will automatically always work with sol26?

Alucard24 said:
Thank you very much for your support, reading your answer I think ota will be disabled and the only way to update is manualy with flashtool and xperifirm, it's not as comfortable as ota but it's ok.
Last question, every custom firmware I see on xda that work with d6603 will automatically always work with sol26?
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Yes.
Don't forget hit thanks button if I helped!

Did you tried converting
mhelvan17 said:
Can i convert xperia sol26 to global rom or d6603 or d6653? please help me.
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Dear Friend,
Did u try flashing the D6603 version on SOL26.
Even i have SOL26 with me and it is giving me network trouble.- fluctuating network .
I am also thinking of flashing D6603 rom on it.
Kindly can any one advice me.
Thanks,
Atmaram

kadamatmaram said:
Dear Friend,
Did u try flashing the D6603 version on SOL26.
Even i have SOL26 with me and it is giving me network trouble.- fluctuating network .
I am also thinking of flashing D6603 rom on it.
Kindly can any one advice me.
Thanks,
Atmaram
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I have the same problem. Please help if anyone has any solutions for flashing it.

dhaval.vora said:
I have the same problem. Please help if anyone has any solutions for flashing it.
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Download app 'Advance Sygnal Status'
Go to :
Additional info --->
phone information--->
Set preferred Network type-->
In the Dropdown list select 'WCDMA preffered'
It locks your signal receiver to 3G
It's a temporary solution
Hope it helps you

Lose 32gb to 16 gb
Alucard24 said:
Can you please tell me a tutorial to convert my sol26 in d6603?Will I use nfc only?I read somewhere that I lose also 16gb of internal memory, now system space is 32gb while after it will become 16gb, do you confirm it?Will I be able to receive d6603 ota?
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Can you please tell me how can i back the 32gb i have sol26 and already install the d6603 someone help pls

i use same model sol26 D6646 marsmelow 23.5.A.0.575 but wifi and blutooth not work, have solution?

Xperia XZ SG Box Content

Question is, what inside the box for Singapore users? Device is F8332 XZ Dual. I purchased online and found something strange until I questioned about the genuinity of my device.
Mine got earphone MH750 and standard charger UCH20.
Is the SG version really get that straight from the box? Thanks.

Ur not the only one buddy...I got the same ****y earphones like u and same charger as u...earphones are the same since Xperia z3...dont know why Sony made a decision like that ,probably to cut the cost of the phone and so on...it s a shame that firms like Samsung gives u Hi-end earphone while we get a 3 year old earphones on xperias.... THANKS Sony thats all i can say.

Thanks for the information man. So you also got in ear earphone MH750 and standard charger UCH20 right? One more, can you please help me take screenshot of *#*#7378423#*#* then service test then security? My XZ Dual didn't have Marlin Keys and has Factory Data Reset: Masterclearconfirm status. I'm afraid this is not genuinely new device and might complain to the seller.
Thanks in advance.

Lucaviola said:
Thanks for the information man. So you also got in ear earphone MH750 and standard charger UCH20 right? One more, can you please help me take screenshot of *#*#7378423#*#* then service test then security? My XZ Dual didn't have Marlin Keys and has Factory Data Reset: Masterclearconfirm status. I'm afraid this is not genuinely new device and might complain to the seller.
Thanks in advance.
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here u go

so you two bought xperia XZ that come from singapore. can your xperia XZ update the OS to 7.1.1? because my xperia XZ from singapore still dont have notification update to 7.1.1, still stuck at 7.0

Greviuser said:
so you two bought xperia XZ that come from singapore. can your xperia XZ update the OS to 7.1.1? because my xperia XZ from singapore still dont have notification update to 7.1.1, still stuck at 7.0
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sry but mine is not from singapore...its a european model...also i have bootloader unlocked and flashed the latest firmware so i cant confirm anything about OTA update...Did u try to update the phone with Xperia companion...cuz some updates dont come OTA but via usb cable with xperia companion...u should try if u didnt.

cocagenda2 said:
sry but mine is not from singapore...its a european model...also i have bootloader unlocked and flashed the latest firmware so i cant confirm anything about OTA update...Did u try to update the phone with Xperia companion...cuz some updates dont come OTA but via usb cable with xperia companion...u should try if u didnt.
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im already tried using xperia companion, there is no update. and i saw it on xperifirm latest update for my phone is 39.2.A.0.417, well i guess im stuck at 7.0 then xD
i dont wanna manual flash my phone yet because it must to be unlock bootloader and i dont want it cause it make my warranty void

Greviuser said:
im already tried using xperia companion, there is no update. and i saw it on xperifirm latest update for my phone is 39.2.A.0.417, well i guess im stuck at 7.0 then xD
i dont wanna manual flash my phone yet because it must to be unlock bootloader and i dont want it cause it make my warranty void
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u dont need to unlock bootloader to flash another official firmware...and u also wont loose waranty...i did this many times trust me....if u are interested u can have a look here at this guide... https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-flash-firmware-using-flashtool-t3523946
feel free to ask before u continue with flashing if u never did that.
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i just looked at xperiaFirm and ur right about singapour ftf it is .417 latest but u can flash any customized firmware u want it will work the same...u have many options there from arabic ftf to vietnam ftf flash any of these they are all .223.... it must work.