Hi
I heard tat I can use Emma to flash new firmwares onto my Z3, but when I downloaded Emma I got asked for username/password.
I requested for an account, but never got one. Can anyone explain how this works? Also, if I root my phone now (unlocking bootloader and then root), will I still be able to get Android L when it comes out by flashing? I mean, will there for sure be any FTF files around?
Thanks in advance
You cannot use Emma with a locked bootloader anyway.
You will not receive official updates once you unlock the bootloader.
I've tried to unlock the bootloader on my Sony Xperia L C2105 and I messed up...
So, first I've decided to unlock it using the official method on the Sony site instead of using the Flashtool. Everything went fine, just followed the instructions that were given there (installing the fastboot...using the cmd). After finishing I tried to power on my phone but that didn't work. It just keeps showing the colors moving from the left to the right (I think this is called a bootloop).
After searching on internet I found out that after unlocking the bootloader I have to flash a stock .ftf file for my phone. I have downloaded the Flashtool and I've tried to flash two different stock .ftf files but none of them worked.
I thought that I messed up when trying to unlock the bootloader using the method given by the Sony official site and then I decided to try unlocking again using the Flashtool (yeah I didn't know that it's easier to unlock with the Flashtool). So I press the "BLU" button, I follow the instructions and after that, a window pops out. In this window I can see the IMEI number the Unlocking Code. The problem I found here is that the shown IMEI code is different from the one given by my google account (yeah I used google to get the IMEI because I can't dial that number on my phone because I can't open it). Below the IMEI code is an unclickable button "Get Unlock Code" and below the Unlock Code is the button "Relock" which is clickable. What is strange here is that if I click Relock and close the window, the next time I use the BLU button the same window pops out but instead of "Relock" I get an "Unlock" button. After pressing Unlock the next windows will have Relock and so on...
Is there a way to edit the IMEI code because the one shown is wrong. Or is there some way to just reset the phone and fix it even if I lose data or photos or anything else?
I didn't say that I have made a backup file before trying to unlock the bootloader using something called "TA" but I can't use it because the phone is not in USB Debugging mod for some reason and I can't turn it on when the phone won't open.
Also, I don't know if this really matters but every time I open flashtool, it asks me for the user home location (C:/Flashtool) and I can't use that until I delete all of the content of the firmware folder. Thank you for helping and sorry for my weird english...
Alexxen said:
I've tried to unlock the bootloader on my Sony Xperia L C2105 and I messed up...
So, first I've decided to unlock it using the official method on the Sony site instead of using the Flashtool. Everything went fine, just followed the instructions that were given there (installing the fastboot...using the cmd). After finishing I tried to power on my phone but that didn't work. It just keeps showing the colors moving from the left to the right (I think this is called a bootloop).
After searching on internet I found out that after unlocking the bootloader I have to flash a stock .ftf file for my phone. I have downloaded the Flashtool and I've tried to flash two different stock .ftf files but none of them worked.
I thought that I messed up when trying to unlock the bootloader using the method given by the Sony official site and then I decided to try unlocking again using the Flashtool (yeah I didn't know that it's easier to unlock with the Flashtool). So I press the "BLU" button, I follow the instructions and after that, a window pops out. In this window I can see the IMEI number the Unlocking Code. The problem I found here is that the shown IMEI code is different from the one given by my google account (yeah I used google to get the IMEI because I can't dial that number on my phone because I can't open it). Below the IMEI code is an unclickable button "Get Unlock Code" and below the Unlock Code is the button "Relock" which is clickable. What is strange here is that if I click Relock and close the window, the next time I use the BLU button the same window pops out but instead of "Relock" I get an "Unlock" button. After pressing Unlock the next windows will have Relock and so on...
Is there a way to edit the IMEI code because the one shown is wrong. Or is there some way to just reset the phone and fix it even if I lose data or photos or anything else?
I didn't say that I have made a backup file before trying to unlock the bootloader using something called "TA" but I can't use it because the phone is not in USB Debugging mod for some reason and I can't turn it on when the phone won't open.
Also, I don't know if this really matters but every time I open flashtool, it asks me for the user home location (C:/Flashtool) and I can't use that until I delete all of the content of the firmware folder. Thank you for helping and sorry for my weird english...
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The imei number is written on the side of the phone's box
PS:You been doing it right and i think actually you've been unlocking and relocking the bootloader all the time
PS2: Why the ftf files didnt work?
Do you still have the original packaging of the phone? If yes, the IMEI is printed there usually as well. If not, I believe there should be a label on the phone as well with an IMEI identification, somewhere visible when you remove the battery. Hope this helps!
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But I guess you probably can get another unlock code for your present IMEI. Sounds strange. Usually the IMEI should not be overwritten I thought, though technically of course possible.
Hello all.
I attempted to flash a ROM a while back and failed miserably. All I managed to do in the end was unlock the bootloader. I would like to change this, and set things back to they way they were; locked bootloader.
Is there anyway to achieve this? I would like to be able to use apps like Uber that won't work with an unlocked bootloader.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
cr33p3r1n1134 said:
Hello all.
I attempted to flash a ROM a while back and failed miserably. All I managed to do in the end was unlock the bootloader. I would like to change this, and set things back to they way they were; locked bootloader.
Is there anyway to achieve this? I would like to be able to use apps like Uber that won't work with an unlocked bootloader.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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Hello I think this could help you
https://youtu.be/8OywEYZ2cbw
This is a video about how to rebrand your mate 9
Now it in the steps it says that after you use the options 2 to rebrand it relock your bootloader, I don't know what mate you have but since you probably installed a custom recovery it is why you can't relock with the command, so my suggestion is this download the WHOTA update and also install the the software finder via Google Play. With it look for your specific model and copy the links to download the files for your specific model in your PC, Also do a Backup of your Oeminfo via the TWRP since it will be the only file you won't find, probably (if it happens to be the MHA-L09 C605 send it to me I need it for my phone I made the mistake of not backing up my Oeminfo).
If you download the files and follow the instructions of the video you will be able to relock your bootloader. But watch it 3 times and also download all the files and make sure to back up everything in your PC if something goes wrong.
Sent from my MHA-L09 using Tapatalk
just flash your oeminfo.bin file again and your bootloader will be locked.. make sure its for your model!
gremy1987 said:
Hello I think this could help you
https://youtu.be/8OywEYZ2cbw
This is a video about how to rebrand your mate 9
Now it in the steps it says that after you use the options 2 to rebrand it relock your bootloader, I don't know what mate you have but since you probably installed a custom recovery it is why you can't relock with the command, so my suggestion is this download the WHOTA update and also install the the software finder via Google Play. With it look for your specific model and copy the links to download the files for your specific model in your PC, Also do a Backup of your Oeminfo via the TWRP since it will be the only file you won't find, probably (if it happens to be the MHA-L09 C605 send it to me I need it for my phone I made the mistake of not backing up my Oeminfo).
If you download the files and follow the instructions of the video you will be able to relock your bootloader. But watch it 3 times and also download all the files and make sure to back up everything in your PC if something goes wrong.
Sent from my MHA-L09 using Tapatalk
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redhotneo said:
just flash your oeminfo.bin file again and your bootloader will be locked.. make sure its for your model!
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Thanks guys. I've found a fairly simple solution.
This is the solution that worked for me.
1. Type "fastboot oem relock (your phone's unlock code)" and select unlock or yes with volume buttons & power.
Hopefully this method will help others.
How we do now that there is no more huawei unlock website ? thank you
mrpurple66 said:
How we do now that there is no more huawei unlock website ? thank you
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hi did you managed to find a way to "unlock" the bootloader w/o the codes?
Only possible with funky huawei an downgrade to android 7
Google for unlock funky huawei. But you have to pay money for this
Huawei stoped every possibilities so only with funky
virtuell_gitarrist said:
Only possible with funky huawei an downgrade to android 7
Google for unlock funky huawei. But you have to pay money for this
Huawei stoped every possibilities so only with funky
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Hcu-client (A tool by DC unlocker) worked fine last I tested it, was on MHA-L29C432B373
Just flash ur oeminfo.bin file to re lock ur boot loader.. Its that easy. But u lose all ur files cos phone resets
hello everyone, previously my XZ premium was a carrier lock on O2network UK. but now I've unlocked the carrier with NUC from O2, and it's done.
and then can I flash my xz premium with another ROM / global ROM? to get rid of bloatware and O2 startup images on this cellphone without removing my unlock?
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hello everyone, previously my XZ premium was a carrier lock on O2network UK. but now I've unlocked the carrier with NUC from O2, and it's done.
and then can I flash my xz premium with another ROM / global ROM? to get rid of bloatware and O2 startup images on this cellphone without removing my unlock?
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Flashing the phone just to get rid of some bloatware is a bit sledgehammer to crack a nut, you'll still end up with all the Sony rubbish like Update center regardless of what build you choose.
Every thought of removing the bloatware yourself? You don't need root and you won't have to rebuild the phone.
If you're determined to go down the flash root,
Look on Xperiafirm and find a 47.2.A.10.80 customised build - CE1 would be a good option
Download Newflasher and put it in the same folder as the firmware you downloaded from Xperiafirm
Delete Userdataxxx.sin and files ending in .ta (except in the ROOT folder) . This will ensure that you don't lose any personal data. Also delete persist*.sin to avoid losing android attest key.
Then start newflasher.exe and follow instrctions.
You might need a copy of the Sony driver
I would make a backup with Xperia transfer before you do anything, if the phone is glitchty after your rebuild, then factory reset it and then restore from the backup.
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Flashing the phone just to get rid of some bloatware is a bit sledgehammer to crack a nut, you'll still end up with all the Sony rubbish like Update center regardless of what build you choose.
Every thought of removing the bloatware yourself? You don't need root and you won't have to rebuild the phone.
If you're determined to go down the flash root,
Look on Xperiafirm and find a 47.2.A.10.80 customised build - CE1 would be a good option
Download Newflasher and put it in the same folder as the firmware you downloaded from Xperiafirm
Delete Userdataxxx.sin and files ending in .ta (except in the ROOT folder) . This will ensure that you don't lose any personal data. Also delete persist*.sin to avoid losing android attest key.
Then start newflasher.exe and follow instrctions.
You might need a copy of the Sony driver
I would make a backup with Xperia transfer before you do anything, if the phone is glitchty after your rebuild, then factory reset it and then restore from the backup.
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im not loose my carrier unlock?
winnerinsxxx said:
im not loose my carrier unlock?
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no, but quite probably your data if you're moving between different firmware versions.
If the phone doesn't start after the flash, you'll need to do it all again, but leave userdataxxx.sin in this time when you start the newflasher.
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no, but quite probably your data if you're moving between different firmware versions.
If the phone doesn't start after the flash, you'll need to do it all again, but leave userdataxxx.sin in this time when you start the newflasher.
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OK, but first I want to know how Sim Lock and sim unlock works.
because before, this item is a carrier lock .and after that, I get NUC from the provider to unlock this Sony.
previously, I had xz and often did flashing / upgrading / downgrading
THX before
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OK, but first I want to know how Sim Lock and sim unlock works.
because before, this item is a carrier lock .and after that, I get NUC from the provider to unlock this Sony.
previously, I had xz and often did flashing / upgrading / downgrading
THX before
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Sin unlock works by changing the hardware of the phone, it's not effected by flashing firmwares.
Sim unlock before or after you flash it makes no difference, once it's done it stays that way, regardless of what build you put on the phone.
This is not the same as bootloader unlock.
Update> Currently I recommend this method only for unbrick, if you are going to change regions or install stock use this new method: Here
>> Need bootloader unlocked <<
If you want to unbrick or flash stock, you must download the package corresponding to your device and RUI version
1. Download the .zip package and extract the .ofp file
Packages:IndiaRUI 2.0 Android 11 A.07: DownloadRUI 3.0 Android 12 C.03: Download---------------EuropeRUI 2.0 Android 11 A.06: DownloadRUI 3.0 Android 12 C.02: Download---------------ChinaRUI 2.0 Android 11 A.06: Download---------------Russia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other regionsRUI 2.0 Android 11 A.02: DownloadRUI 3.0 Android 12 C.02: Download---------------
2. Download and Install OppoRealme-OFP-Flash Tool: Here
3. Place the extracted .ofp file in the same folder as the program.
4. Run OppoRealme-OFP-Flash
5. When running if you have placed only one .ofp file in the folder it will automatically select it.
6. Choose the region you want to install, if you don't know you can search on google country code, or go in automatic mode by adb (if your cell phone isn't bricked).
7. Then it will ask if you want to keep some partitions (if you're doing it for bootloader lock you can't keep any).
8. Accept the terms and then plug the device into fastboot mode.
9. Done!
Note: after this process if you want to lock the bootloader, restart again in fastboot mode and type the command "fastboot flashing lock"
At last! Thank you! Will try it as soon as I have some free time to do it!
One quick question please. So let's say I want to go from Europe to India rom. I need to unlock bootloader and start the process you described. Do I need to take backup any partition in order not to lose IMEI or something? And after flashing to relock bootloader only type "fastbook flashing lock"? Some people were saying there is no official method to relock the bootloader again that's why I'm asking.
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One quick question please. So let's say I want to go from Europe to India rom. I need to unlock bootloader and start the process you described. Do I need to take backup any partition in order not to lose IMEI or something? And after flashing to relock bootloader only type "fastbook flashing lock"? Some people were saying there is no official method to relock the bootloader again that's why I'm asking.
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almost that, you don't lose the imei, you lock the bootloader I've already tested and proven it, but I don't recommend doing it without the rom that comes on your device.if you want to test, but it can happen hardbrick.
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almost that, you don't lose the imei, you lock the bootloader I've already tested and proven it, but I don't recommend doing it without the rom that comes on your device.if you want to test, but it can happen hardbrick.
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You mean lock the bootloader with the rom that my device has already? So if it's europe it has to stay europe and do the lock if I understand correctly.
Malediktion said:
You mean lock the bootloader with the rom that my device has already? So if it's europe it has to stay europe and do the lock if I understand correctly.
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That's right, I don't know if blocking with a system from another region would work, it could even work, but it's risky to test, only if you have 10usd to pay for the hard unbrick.
SrCDA said:
That's right, I don't know if blocking with a system from another region would work, it could even work, but it's risky to test, only if you have 10usd to pay for the hard unbrick.
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Listen, the thing is that I wouldn't even bother to test another rom. I already have made a thread here asking for some help because I have problem with incoming caller ID on 4G/5G with VoLTE enabled. Since no solution has been found, even after contacting Realme, the next thing to try was another (stock always) rom to see if it would work. If I would try to change rom I have to be VERY careful because there are absolutely NO service centers of Realme in my country. That's why I'm asking these questions. I want to know how safe is to "transfer" from another rom and if it is posible to return to my stock rom again with locked bootloader.
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Listen, the thing is that I wouldn't even bother to test another rom. I already have made a thread here asking for some help because I have problem with incoming caller ID on 4G/5G with VoLTE enabled. Since no solution has been found, even after contacting Realme, the next thing to try was another (stock always) rom to see if it would work. If I would try to change rom I have to be VERY careful because there are absolutely NO service centers of Realme in my country. That's why I'm asking these questions. I want to know how safe is to "transfer" from another rom and if it is posible to return to my stock rom again with locked bootloader.
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It's with my tool, it's totally safe, and it's easy to return to your region of origin, she has some protection so that nothing serious happened.
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It's with my tool, it's totally safe, and it's easy to return to your region of origin, she has some protection so that nothing serious happened.
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Thank you man. Totally appreciate your effort. Just to be clear one last time. You can do w/e test you want by changing roms/regions with unlocked BL and then after if you want to return your phone to what it was from factory you flash again your initial rom and lock BL.
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Thank you man. Totally appreciate your effort. Just to be clear one last time. You can do w/e test you want by changing roms/regions with unlocked BL and then after if you want to return your phone to what it was from factory you flash again your initial rom and lock BL.
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correct
great work thank you
Sorry if I may ask for clearer steps. The steps is kinda vague like you did not mention anything that need to be prepared from the device. And, if we change to another region rom, do we get future OTA official update form realme? Thank you in advance.
Alifirdaus said:
Sorry if I may ask for clearer steps. The steps is kinda vague like you did not mention anything that need to be prepared from the device. And, if we change to another region rom, do we get future OTA official update form realme? Thank you in advance.
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I tested it yesterday, with a person, she downloaded, changed the region installing an older version, and managed to update by ota.
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I tested it yesterday, with a person, she downloaded, changed the region installing an older version, and managed to update by ota.
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Thanks for your reply. One more thing, for other region, does it come with Google? Mine was chinese rom and want to see if changing region will get Google service preinstalled. And, can you help me to check the Widevine level as well. Hope I'm not bothering you
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Thanks for your reply. One more thing, for other region, does it come with Google? Mine was chinese rom and want to see if changing region will get Google service preinstalled. And, can you help me to check the Widevine level as well. Hope I'm not bothering you
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yes, you can change to europe, russia, india, it comes with google, widevine depends, there are people who keep it on L1 and others move to L3, I don't know why.
I got an error when extracting the zip file. its been a 5th tried now. I downloaded the other region one.
Alifirdaus said:
I got an error when extracting the zip file. its been a 5th tried now. I downloaded the other region one.
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I just successfully change my chinese rom to indian rom and thank god all google services are working fine. I will test everything first and will update here again. Thank you so much for coming with this!
Hi, im from europe and i have realme gt neo 2 europe variant. Just for information:
i unlocked bootloader, flashed chinese rom and locked bootloader again and everything worked like a charm.
No hardbrick.
PS. i relock bootloader because my bank accounts didnt worked with unlocked bootloader.
PSS. OTA updates works like a charm too on chinese rom.
joksax said:
Hi, im from europe and i have realme gt neo 2 europe variant. Just for information:
i unlocked bootloader, flashed chinese rom and locked bootloader again and everything worked like a charm.
No hardbrick.
PS. i relock bootloader because my bank accounts didnt worked with unlocked bootloader.
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You just flashed every partition and everything worked ok after locking it? That's very nice to hear.