I'm going to buy a used Xperia Z5. To confirm, can ALL VERSIONS be rooted and have a custom recovery (such as TWRP) installed on them? It would be E6653 but not sure which country it is made in or designed for.
before buying just check for bootloader status by typing in the dialer app
*#*#service#*#* > Service info> Configuration
In this section it should be like this under
Rooting Status:
Booloader unlock allowed : yes
if its like that then you are good to go.
DeathStroke said:
before buying just check for bootloader status by typing in the dialer app
*#*#service#*#* > Service info> Configuration
In this section it should be like this under
Rooting Status:
Booloader unlock allowed : yes
if its like that then you are good to go.
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so there's no way to root if it doesn't allow unlocking the bootloader?
xporj said:
so there's no way to root if it doesn't allow unlocking the bootloader?
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No as of now.
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DeathStroke said:
No as of now.
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Does this apply to the Z5 premium as well?
lightningglasses said:
Does this apply to the Z5 premium as well?
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Yes.
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Tutorial for quick unlock
First things first :-
1. What is bootloader?
> Bootloader is a piece of code that runs before android loads up. Bootloaders usually contain several ways to boot the OS kernel and also contain commands for debugging and/or modifying the kernel environment.
2. Benefits of unlocking bootloader?
> You can flash custom kernels/ROMs.
> You can ALWAYS root your device. (compelling, eh?)
> You can flash alpha builds of newer firmware ( generally newer android version ) which is under testing and not meant for end consumers.
3. Disadvantages of unlocking bootloader?
> You may void your warranty.
> You may loose some proprietary vendor software such as Bravia Engine, Download Music info etc. due to removal of DRM security keys.
> OTA updater may refuse to update your device and pop up a 'Device's software modified' message.
4. Can i unlock my bootloader?
> Go to dialer
> Type *#*#7378423#*#*
> Service info > Configuration
> Rooting status :
"Bootloader unlock allowed" - You can unlock your bootloader
"Bootloader unlock not allowed" - You cannot unlock your bootloader
Unlocking bootloader:
You can unlock bootloader in two ways:
1. Official way(Instructions Included)
2. Flashtool(Recommended)
1. Generate your unlock key by entering your IMEI. (To check your IMEI - *#06# )
2. After you have the key, use flashtool or cmd prompt to unlock. (easy?)
3. To verify, check rooting status :
"Bootloader unlock done" - Congrats, you've successfully unlocked your bootloader.
Đã root được chưa?
Great was waiting for some1 to post this....
Now we need a recovery.
After that a rom by me coming up
Shivam Kuchhal said:
Tutorial for quick unlock
First things first :-
1. What is bootloader?
> Bootloader is a piece of code that runs before android loads up. Bootloaders usually contain several ways to boot the OS kernel and also contain commands for debugging and/or modifying the kernel environment.
2. Benefits of unlocking bootloader?
> You can flash custom kernels/ROMs.
> You can ALWAYS root your device. (compelling, eh?)
> You can flash alpha builds of newer firmware ( generally newer android version ) which is under testing and not meant for end consumers.
3. Disadvantages of unlocking bootloader?
> You may void your warranty.
> You may loose some proprietary vendor software such as Bravia Engine, Download Music info etc. due to removal of DRM security keys.
> OTA updater may refuse to update your device and pop up a 'Device's software modified' message.
4. Can i unlock my bootloader?
> Go to dialer
> Type *#*#7378423#*#*
> Service info > Configuration
> Rooting status :
"Bootloader unlock allowed" - You can unlock your bootloader
"Bootloader unlock not allowed" - You cannot unlock your bootloader
Unlocking bootloader:
You can unlock bootloader in two ways:
1. Official way(Instructions Included)
2. Flashtool(Recommended)
1. Generate your unlock key by entering your IMEI. (To check your IMEI - *#06# )
2. After you have the key, use flashtool or cmd prompt to unlock. (easy?)
3. To verify, check rooting status :
"Bootloader unlock done" - Congrats, you've successfully unlocked your bootloader.
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Will you Provide roms and recoveries?
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dipesh1502 said:
Great was waiting for some1 to post this....
Now we need a recovery.
After that a rom by me coming up
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paulwollf said:
Will you Provide roms and recoveries?
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I can make a kernel for you guys but I will need testers for that. Interested guys can PM me.
But first wait for Sony to release kernel source for this device.
Shivam Kuchhal said:
I can make a kernel for you guys but I will need testers for that. Interested guys can PM me.
But first wait for Sony to release kernel source for this device.
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I thought oft buying this phone but whrn i saw that Theres no development i changed my decision and lokking for another device
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paulwollf said:
I thought oft buying this phone but whrn i saw that Theres no development i changed my decision and lokking for another device
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Wait for some time.devlopment starts slowly.
dipesh1502 said:
Wait for some time.devlopment starts slowly.
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Anyone who can provide (official) Roms?
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paulwollf said:
Anyone who can provide (official) Roms?
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U mean to say stock rom.??theres no recovery right now.wait for the OP to make a kernel with recovery.
Ok
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paulwollf said:
Ok
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Once the recovery is ready i will try to build some roms.but i dont have the device.hope i can find a good tester.
dipesh1502 said:
Once the recovery is ready i will try to build some roms.but i dont have the device.hope i can find a good tester.
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If i get one i can test
What are requirements for a "good" tester?
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paulwollf said:
If i get one i can test
What are requirements for a "good" tester?
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Haha gud question.
I am searching for this
-Having unlocked bl
-tester has good internet connections
-Willing to flash rom and to tackle bootloops
-Having whatsapp
dipesh1502 said:
Haha gud question.
I am searching for this
-Having unlocked bl
-tester has good internet connections
-Willing to flash rom and to tackle bootloops
-Having whatsapp
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Is 50 Mbit good?
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paulwollf said:
Is 50 Mbit good?
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Haha too good...hope u have whatsapp
dipesh1502 said:
Haha too good...hope u have whatsapp
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Yes i habe but im afraid oft sharing my Nr with people i talk for the first time especially from other countries
Dont und er stand that wrongly please
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paulwollf said:
Yes i habe but im afraid oft sharing my Nr with people i talk for the first time especially from other countries
Dont und er stand that wrongly please
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Aw sad
Ya i understand it rightly
dipesh1502 said:
Aw sad
Ya i understand it rightly
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There is also xda pm
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There is also xda pm
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Yeah but whatsapp becomes convinient.pm is a bit uncomfortable for me
dipesh1502 said:
Yeah but whatsapp becomes convinient.pm is a bit uncomfortable for me
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Facebook messenger?
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Assalam O alaikum!
i have a Xperia smartphone.
My question is that can i Use Wanam Xposed Module on my Xperia Too?
Yes!! Why not...
without bugs?
Will it work properly or not?
It should...
Try and let me know...
No!
It didn't work properly
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maxi65 said:
No!
It didn't work properly
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Strange!! What error is it displaying?
secondly
Is there any way to root Xperia c3 2502 without Cwm Recovery?
maxi65 said:
Is there any way to root Xperia c3 2502 without Cwm Recovery?
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Try Framaroot....
Yup tried exploit failed
maxi65 said:
Yup tried exploit failed
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What is you "bootloader unlock allowed" status?
Wanam is for Samsung phones. I think there is one similar for Sony phones. Or try gravity box
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I havee unlocked the bootloader by using flashtool
Kindly Do q deep search to help me.....please
yes i have Unlocked my bootloader
my bootloader status is #unlocked
Wanam Is specifically for Samsung devices. Try to use Android Theme engine or Gravity Box. They are also Great.
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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.
vinay said:
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.
Why is the XZ Premium still not added to Sony's open device list? In june they said they were working on it but still nothing ?
SingularityNL said:
Why is the XZ Premium still not added to Sony's open device list? In june they said they were working on it but still nothing
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https://developer.sonymobile.com/20...emium-now-part-of-sonys-open-devices-program/
Hopefully this helps.
SingularityNL said:
Why is the XZ Premium still not added to Sony's open device list? In june they said they were working on it but still nothing [emoji30]
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What exactly is this? Does this make it easier to flash custom ROMs? I wouldn't mind having a new kernel that increased the volume of the speakers...
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Yeah I've read that but the XZs and XZ premium are still
not in the unlock bootloader list. So i can't unlock bootloader
SingularityNL said:
Yeah I've read that but the XZs and XZ premium are still
not in the unlock bootloader list. So i can't unlock bootloader
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You've been able to unlock from the start.
Just select XZ, same with XZS.
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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sieghartRM said:
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.
Billabomb75 said:
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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sieghartRM said:
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
Billabomb75 said:
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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Billabomb75 said:
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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sieghartRM said:
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