Hi guys im very new to the sony z3
My phone has MM 6.0.1 could someone post me a link to a guide to unlocking the bootloader of MM please. Ive only unlocked the bootloder of LP on another phone before.
thanks for all your help and time.
Try the search function. You will be amazed.
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GreatVortex said:
Try the search function. You will be amazed.
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I have the same problem as op, and couldn't find anything by searching.. Can you please link the thread that has the answer on how to unlock bootloader on 6.0.1. Everything I found is about lollipop which is old info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-tablet-compact/general/root-flashing-construction-t3091763
I advice you to unlock it the official way.
Don't forget to take backup of drm keys.
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So I'm pretty confused there is a lot of information out there and it's conflicting one another in my view. I want to achieve root on my stock rom and possibly be able to flash custom roms. My situation is I have the Sony Xperia E3 D2206 model with stock android 4.4.2 and when I punch in the code it says that my bootloader is not unlockable. I have installed flashtool and drivers and tried the "BLU" button and it says it cannot unlock my bootloader.
From my understanding I can still somehow root this phone, can somebody point me to which guide I should follow for my phone?
Thank you.
Can someone weigh in, I'm sitting here a long time with my phone in hand.
Kaldius369 said:
Can someone weigh in, I'm sitting here a long time with my phone in hand.
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this is for your device with locked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e3/general/root-xperia-e3-d2203-locked-bl-t3075559
vinay said:
this is for your device with locked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e3/general/root-xperia-e3-d2203-locked-bl-t3075559
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Thank you but this says it's for D2203 model will it also work for D2206 without bricking the device?
Kaldius369 said:
Thank you but this says it's for D2203 model will it also work for D2206 without bricking the device?
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It will work.
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It will work.
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Thank you very much sir for the good news, I will get to rooting immediately =)
Kaldius369 said:
Thank you very much sir for the good news, I will get to rooting immediately =)
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How was it?? Your device is rooted??
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x.cg said:
How was it?? Your device is rooted??
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Yes it worked my non-unlockable bootloader device is rooted.
Hello, i would like to ask if google pixel from ee uk can be downgraded from 7.1.1 to 7.1?? please guide me i can't find the right files to flash with fastboot, thanks..
With a locked bootloader, it can't.
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Hello, i would like to ask if google pixel from ee uk can be downgraded from 7.1.1 to 7.1?? please guide me i can't find the right files to flash with fastboot, thanks..
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Why?
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need to unlock bootloader and root to unlock phone, thanks
centrino500 said:
need to unlock bootloader and root to unlock phone, thanks
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Then the answer is no.
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Hi
I have had my XZ for about a month now after an Xperia Z3 Compact. With the Z3C it took a little while before developer achieved root on locked bootloader with confirmed backup of any TA-data. I seem to remember that there was a bounty up for grabs for a while as well.
However. I see no such efforts being made to the XZ... The only option is to unlock the bootloader and thus void your warranty. The warranty is never a problem with a locked bootloader as I've had my old Z3C in for service a few times without any problems....
From what I've been able to find out, there are not many vulnerabilities in any of the XZ kernels that can be used to get root. And any other weaknesses I haven't been able to find either.
A last resort would be to try K*ngo Root just to be able to install a recovery and backup the TA partition. Ugly, but if it would work you'd just flash a fresh romantic over it and it would be gone.
Anyone with other ideas out there?
StaticGTF said:
Hi
I have had my XZ for about a month now after an Xperia Z3 Compact. With the Z3C it took a little while before developer achieved root on locked bootloader with confirmed backup of any TA-data. I seem to remember that there was a bounty up for grabs for a while as well.
However. I see no such efforts being made to the XZ... The only option is to unlock the bootloader and thus void your warranty. The warranty is never a problem with a locked bootloader as I've had my old Z3C in for service a few times without any problems....
From what I've been able to find out, there are not many vulnerabilities in any of the XZ kernels that can be used to get root. And any other weaknesses I haven't been able to find either.
A last resort would be to try K*ngo Root just to be able to install a recovery and backup the TA partition. Ugly, but if it would work you'd just flash a fresh romantic over it and it would be gone.
Anyone with other ideas out there?
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Until now... the only way to get XZ rooted is unlocking bootloader (if you XZ support it) ... Before do it is recommendable that you make a TA backup (Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2)... to make TA backup you need Marshmallow (downgrade if you are on Nougat).
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Until now... the only way to get XZ rooted is unlocking bootloader (if you XZ support it) ... Before do it is recommendable that you make a TA backup (Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2)... to make TA backup you need Marshmallow (downgrade if you are on Nougat).
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Hi. Im using xz dual sim (f8332). is it possible to flash f8331 marshmallow firmware? i cant find marshmallow firmware for f8332.
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Hi. Im using xz dual sim (f8332). is it possible to flash f8331 marshmallow firmware? i cant find marshmallow firmware for f8332.
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First try: "https://mega.nz/#!9xgBHbRK!lzeTDzi3n7rsQIv2jazwivn6QZmiT-Y5z19789UycoI"
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First try: "https://mega.nz/#!9xgBHbRK!lzeTDzi3n7rsQIv2jazwivn6QZmiT-Y5z19789UycoI"
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tq. customized from which region? sorry for asking, because i already download india generic , but that file isnt working
shazwansulleh said:
tq. customized from which region? sorry for asking, because i already download india generic , but that file isnt working
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is India too...
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is India too...
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then i guess no chance to succeed. ive already download 3times. at first i thought my flashtool is the problem. but i tried 3 other version and still got the same error. then i re download this ftf, still the same...
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then i guess no chance to succeed. ive already download 3times. at first i thought my flashtool is the problem. but i tried 3 other version and still got the same error. then i re download this ftf, still the same...
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Try downloading internal version with xperia firm, is only to make a backup
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Try downloading internal version with xperia firm, is only to make a backup
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there r 3 internal version. which one i shud download. this internal version, is mm or nogat?
shazwansulleh said:
there r 3 internal version. which one i shud download. this internal version, is mm or nogat?
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.213 is MM
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.213 is MM
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Thanks a lot. Really helpful. After this I want to install custom rom. Which one do u prefer? Romaur or existenz?
shazwansulleh said:
Thanks a lot. Really helpful. After this I want to install custom rom. Which one do u prefer? Romaur or existenz?
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Both are excellent rom! I'm my case, a prefer existenz.
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Both are excellent rom! I'm my case, a prefer existenz.
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ok then,,, if i have any problem regarding the rom, can i ask you here?
shazwansulleh said:
ok then,,, if i have any problem regarding the rom, can i ask you here?
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Roms thread or mp me
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Hi,
I'm currently in a little mess. I was under ExistenZ and I want to try the latest 7.1.1 Nougat. So I relock my bootloader in order to flash the .223 via Flashtool.
When I'm trying to download the firmware via XperiFirm, I click on "Chek all" and I have always "N/A" instead of see the firmware number :/
I'm under Linux Mint 18.
Any hint to bypass this problem ?
Thanks in advance
nathan30 said:
Hi,
I'm currently in a little mess. I was under ExistenZ and I want to try the latest 7.1.1 Nougat. So I relock my bootloader in order to flash the .223 via Flashtool.
When I'm trying to download the firmware via XperiFirm, I click on "Chek all" and I have always "N/A" instead of see the firmware number :/
I'm under Linux Mint 18.
Any hint to bypass this problem ?
Thanks in advance
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I would try reinstalling Flashtool first and see if that helps.
Why did you relock your bootloader though? I don't think this is a required step.
koekoek91 said:
I would try reinstalling Flashtool first and see if that helps.
Why did you relock your bootloader though? I don't think this is a required step.
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I reinstall multiple times, also try the XperiFirm Windows version using mono ! Same issues :/
I relock it because I want to try the pure stock experience once a time
nathan30 said:
I reinstall multiple times, also try the XperiFirm Windows version using mono ! Same issues :/
I relock it because I want to try the pure stock experience once a time
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Well then I don't know how to fix that problem.
If you want though...
I have uploaded 6.0.1 / 7..0 and 7.1.1 Firmwares for both Xperia XZ and Xperia XZ Dual to my google drive.
If you wish to use it here is the link to the folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1-5Lr_Sntl5bzU2eEZCaFA3azg
I don't remember exactly from which countries the firmwares I downloaded and uploaded there are.
Most are either Dutch or Customized Germany firmwares.
Otherwise if you want a different specific firmware, you'll have to figure out a way to download it yourself
koekoek91 said:
Well then I don't know how to fix that problem.
If you want though...
I have uploaded 6.0.1 / 7..0 and 7.1.1 Firmwares for both Xperia XZ and Xperia XZ Dual to my google drive.
If you wish to use it here is the link to the folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1-5Lr_Sntl5bzU2eEZCaFA3azg
I don't remember exactly from which countries the firmwares I downloaded and uploaded there are.
Most are either Dutch or Customized Germany firmwares.
Otherwise if you want a different specific firmware, you'll have to figure out a way to download it yourself
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I'll try this, thanks a lot
The country of the firmware matter a lot ? Or I can still have the French language and the OTA ?
nathan30 said:
I'll try this, thanks a lot
The country of the firmware matter a lot ? Or I can still have the French language and the OTA ?
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No problem.
You can still change language yes.
And you can still get OTA updates (when bootloader is relocked)
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@nathan30
By the way did you have any problems relocking the bootloader? Did you restore TA backup first or what was your process.
I'm interested to know
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No problem.
You can still change language yes.
And you can still get OTA updates (when bootloader is relocked)
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@nathan30
By the way did you have any problems relocking the bootloader? Did you restore TA backup first or what was your process.
I'm interested to know
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This is not the first time I relock the BL. I wrote a guide, look my signature and this is the last step
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This is not the first time I relock the BL. I wrote a guide, look my signature and this is the last step
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Okay I've just read the last step and it seems clear to me. Just pushing back TA backup to phone using ADB automatically relocks bootloader. Didn't know that yet
Thanks.. didn't read that part very well yet, although I did use your guide to get rooted when I just bought my XZ a few months ago :good:
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Xpericheck.com also put links to ftf of some variants, so this can e used as a substitute for not working xperifirm. The country variants doesn't differ much - mostly by the number of preloaded apps (some have facebook/spotify/avg installed as system apps) and by type of icons shown (nfc icon, lte vs. 4g icon, in NOBA you have icon indicating 2g/3g/4g even while roaming).
Hi there
I want to unlock my bootloader and I tried through sony's website but I could not succeed.
How can I unlock it without sony's guiding website and installing Android Studio.
Any help plz?
Hello Billabomb75
First check if you can unlock your bootloader by entering *#*#7378423#*#* in the Phone app.
Then click service info and then click on configuration.
Under rooting status it should say bootloader unlock allowed to unlock the bootloader.
If it says bootloader unlock not allowed you cannot unlock your bootloader.
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sieghartRM said:
Hello Billabomb75
First check if you can unlock your bootloader by entering *#*#7378423#*#* in the Phone app.
Then click service info and then click on configuration.
Under rooting status it should say bootloader unlock allowed to unlock the bootloader.
If it says bootloader unlock not allowed you cannot unlock your bootloader.
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Please see the link
I just dont get how to unlock my bootloader
https://imgur.com/a/AtgjN
Billabomb75 said:
Please see the link
I just dont get how to unlock my bootloader
https://imgur.com/a/AtgjN
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If you would like to backup your TA partition for warranty then check this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
The first thing to do to unlock your bootloader is to go to this https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ website and choose your device, then after clicking continue you will need to enter your email for a confirmation email and tick agree to terms and conditions and click submit.
After opening the link in the confirmation email it will ask for IMEI which you should enter in and tick the two agree to terms and conditions and click submit.
Now check your email again it should have the unlock code for your device.
Finally launch flashtool and click on unlock icon, then connect device in fastboot mode( if connected then disconnect phone from PC, power off device, while pressing volume up button connect your phone to your PC), now it should ask you for your unlock code which you can copy and paste from the email Sony sent you and then click unlock.
This should unlock your bootloader.
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sieghartRM said:
If you would like to backup your TA partition for warranty then check this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
The first thing to do to unlock your bootloader is to go to this https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ website and choose your device, then after clicking continue you will need to enter your email for a confirmation email and tick agree to terms and conditions and click submit.
After opening the link in the confirmation email it will ask for IMEI which you should enter in and tick the two agree to terms and conditions and click submit.
Now check your email again it should have the unlock code for your device.
Finally launch flashtool and click on unlock icon, then connect device in fastboot mode( if connected then disconnect phone from PC, power off device, while pressing volume up button connect your phone to your PC), now it should ask you for your unlock code which you can copy and paste from the email Sony sent you and then click unlock.
This should unlock your bootloader.
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Which Flashtool should I use ??
Can you give me a link please?
Billabomb75 said:
Which Flashtool should I use ??
Can you give me a link please?
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Download the flashtool from here http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php.
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Download the flashtool from here http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php.
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Gonna give it a try thanks
I've tried the flashtool method and it tells me to install drivers in the flashtool drivers.
I did install the drivers but it keep failing.
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I've tried the flashtool method and it tells me to install drivers in the flashtool drivers.
I did install the drivers but it keep failing.
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Odd do you have windows 10?
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Odd do you have windows 10?
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Yes ive been using windows 10 since Jan 2016 but recently got a ssd so its weird that drivers wont install
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Yes ive been using windows 10 since Jan 2016 but recently got a ssd so its weird that drivers wont install
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Check out speedy56 reply in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62325666. It may help with your drivers not installing problem.
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Yes ive been using windows 10 since Jan 2016 but recently got a ssd so its weird that drivers wont install
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Check out speedy56 reply in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62325666. It may help with your drivers not installing problem.
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Hi just want to thank you, I finally unlocked bootloader and loaded a diffrent Rom thanks a mill