Do I Need To Unlock Bootloader To Flash Stock ROM? - General Questions and Answers

I'm trying to flash a stock rom on my phone, but it doesn't work. I unlocked OEM unlocking and don't understand why it's not working.

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How too relock bootloader?

I understand that by installing stock rom I loose root.
But how do I relock the bootloader?
Why would you want to relock your bootloader? There is no need for it.
To answer your question:
fastboot oem lock
In fastboot mode off course.
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Stock rom that doenst loose my bootloader unlock?

Hey guys i was just wondering if there was any way to flash back to stock without loosing my bootloader unlock?
the only way to re-lock the bootloader is by using the fastboot command for it.
This is an interesting question.
I am currently on the latest 4.4.4 and now I would like to try CM 12.x (5.1.).
In case I do not like 5.1, how do I get back to stock without losing the unlocked bootloader?
flashing back to stock will not relock your bootloader. the only way is by fastboot command. so if you an unlocked bootloader there is no need to worry about losing that. you will however lose root which is easy to get back.

New Xperia user here:D Some help?

So...apparently I can't unlock my bootloader. I've seen that you can root even if you have your bootloader locked, but what about flashing a rom?
Is there any chance to flash a custom rom with your bootloader locked? Not stock pre-rooted rom..
CanĀ“t say if you can unlock bootloader based on what model you have.
Yes you can flash any custom ROM based on Stock ROM on locked bootloader, but you can not flash AOSP roms on Locked BL. For those you need to unlock it.

Lock Bootloader without flashing stock firmware?

Any way to lock the Bootloader without flashing the stock firmware again?
Correct me if I am wrong, but the last time i checked you CAN'T lock Bootloader after you unlock it.

Unlock bootloader v4?

Is there anyway to get an unlocked bootloader? I am still running stock nougat with bootloader v4. Can I flash G930U and unlock bootloader that way? I really just want to install custom ROMS. I have no need for regular root.
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