Hi I have a Sony xperia s with the build number 6.0.A.3.62 but my bootloader is locked is there anyway that I can root my device on this build without unlocking my bootloader ? I'm new at this so any help is appreciated. Thank you
You could try SuperOneClick or UnlockRoot. Those are two PC based programs. You run them, plug in your phone and click the Root button, and then if it is possible to root your phone without unlocking the bootloader, one of those tools will most likely be able to do it.
If neither work, it probably isn't possible without unlocking the bootloader. But look in the device specific forum for your device for more guidance before unlocking the bootloader.
EDIT: It looks like currently you must unlock the bootloader for the Xperia S. There is no working exploit for rooting. The tools I advised above won't work. If you're not willing to unlock your bootloader, you can't root at this time.
Hey
I previously had an S3 and rooted it using Odin, however to root my Z3 can I use the program 'Root Genius'?
Just plug my device into the computer run the one click program and im done? Is it that simple? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks all
No
Currently you will have to unlock the bootloader in order to gain root. There is no way to get root on a locked bootloader ATM.
Just Google "Sony unlock bootloader" to unlock your bootloader but ensure you do your research to find out what features of your phone you will lose
gregbradley said:
No
Currently you will have to unlock the bootloader in order to gain root. There is no way to get root on a locked bootloader ATM.
Just Google "Sony unlock bootloader" to unlock your bootloader but ensure you do your research to find out what features of your phone you will lose
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Thank you.
I am unfamiliar with unlocking the bootloader and the ramifications involved in doing so, I think I will be patient and wait.
Thanks a lot for responding quickly! :victory:
Ok, I am new to this forum so please excuse me if I posted this incorrectly or if there might be another thread similar! (I tired searching but could not find anything so please don't scorn me )
So this is my problem...
I have the Moto G 2013 Verizon Non-Dev (XT1028) that I am sick and tired of seeing "lollipop will be coming soon!" But it being a non-dev edition it does not qualify for Motorola's Official Bootloader Unlock. I searched everywhere on YouTube (yeah, yeah, not the reliable...) and Google on how to root and bootloader unlock but none of those things have helped me. Let me cut to the chase!
Basically I am on 4.4.4
~~~Rooting~~~
It requires my bootloader to be unlocked
~~~Unlocking Bootloader (unofficially)~~~
Using Sunshine~
"Your device has to be rooted in order to check for compatibility. " (not the exact message but the gist is I cant unlock because I don't have root)
So with those two being in mind are there anyways to bypass one or the other? I'm stuck in an infinite loop between being able to root requires a bootloader unlock and the bootloader unlock requires a root to do... Any known ways to root 4.4.4 without bootloader unlock OR unlock my bootloader officially or unofficially?
P.S. This is my first post as well so I'm not sure if my random babbling helped explain so if any information is needed I can try to provide it! Thanks for any help and suggestions
Hi
I was hoping i could get some help and advice,i really want to root my device,but i am very experienced with Samsung no some much with this device.I have approached Huawei they will not give Bootloader unlock and i dont know what to do now. Do i have to unlock to install twrp ? Could some givee a guide as to what steps to follow ect to achieve my goal of magisk root,as far as i can see its the only root option.Do i have to unlock the Bootloader if so how
You need unlock code. Since huawei shown his chinese face in this matter you are stuck with stock or you can sell this phone
you can't unlock the bootloader we are FU***D by Huawei, this brick it's my first and my last huawei phone.
Hi guys .... I have gone through many threads on unlocking the bootloader but it failed.
I have a nokia 3 device...... here are some of the information,AFTER flashing using sp tool with the option of "formart all+ download"
Hardware:mt6735
Board:mt6737
CPU ABI:arm64-v8a
Manufacturer:hmd global
Model:ta-1020
Android Ver:7.0
bootloader ver:unknown
USB config:mtp,mass_storage,adb
User:foxconn
FS:unknown
Baseband ver:moly.lr9.w1444.md.lwtg.mp.v110.5.p44, 2017/07/26 16:23
Build number:00ww_1_47i
ID:nrd90m
Region:us
Language:en
Chipset:mt6737m
Root: Not Root
The bootloader was locked again and I lost both IMEI no.(Invalid imei) and original serial no,(current serial no.123456789ABCDEF).
I have tried different ways and tools to restore original serial no. and imei no. but all unsuccessfull.
I have also tried different ways from this forum on how to unlock the bootloader but it has also failed(bootloader cant be unlocked)
(Before flashing i had unlocked the bootloader)
With a locked bootloader i can't root the phone
Iam wishing for any help from you guys on what i should do now... iwant to root the phone
Unlocking Bootloader fail (TA-1020)
Annan Denis said:
Hi guys .... I have gone through many threads on unlocking the bootloader but it failed.
I have a nokia 3 device...... here are some of the information,AFTER flashing using sp tool with the option of "formart all+ download"
Hardware:mt6735
Board:mt6737
CPU ABI:arm64-v8a
Manufacturer:hmd global
Model:ta-1020
Android Ver:7.0
bootloader ver:unknown
USB config:mtp,mass_storage,adb
User:foxconn
FS:unknown
Baseband ver:moly.lr9.w1444.md.lwtg.mp.v110.5.p44, 2017/07/26 16:23
Build number:00ww_1_47i
ID:nrd90m
Region:us
Language:en
Chipset:mt6737m
Root: Not Root
The bootloader was locked again and I lost both IMEI no.(Invalid imei) and original serial no,(current serial no.123456789ABCDEF).
I have tried different ways and tools to restore original serial no. and imei no. but all unsuccessfull.
I have also tried different ways from this forum on how to unlock the bootloader but it has also failed(bootloader cant be unlocked)
(Before flashing i had unlocked the bootloader)
With a locked bootloader i can't root the phone
Iam wishing for any help from you guys on what i should do now... iwant to root the phone
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The same thing is happening to me but my bootloader has been unlocked before. I re-locked it because I unchecked developer options. Now that I want to root my device and require my bootloader open, the button to check and uncheck is dark grey and is refusing to check the option.
PLEASE GIVE ADVICE/HELP.
Is there any updates in this topic?
I've been struggling with this problem since a week now, my phone is working, but I don't have original IMEIs, SN, and I locked my bootloader again by accident. Now I can't unlock it, it says: Unlock failed...
Is there any solution for this?
Or any other methods for unlocking the bootloader apart from the regular methods (fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock etc.)?
gurtnyi said:
Is there any updates in this topic?
I've been struggling with this problem since a week now, my phone is working, but I don't have original IMEIs, SN, and I locked my bootloader again by accident. Now I can't unlock it, it says: Unlock failed...
Is there any solution for this?
Or any other methods for unlocking the bootloader apart from the regular methods (fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock etc.)?
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May be we can try! PM me.
Fortunately, I've solved it by reflashing proinfo, and other partitions. It was quite a long time ago, so I don't really remember it, but I managed to solve it after a few days/weeks of struggling.
gurtnyi said:
Fortunately, I've solved it by reflashing proinfo, and other partitions. It was quite a long time ago, so I don't really remember it, but I managed to solve it after a few days/weeks of struggling.
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Great. If you need any help for your Nokia device you can comment down below this post.