I need install firmware 18.3.C.0.37 to my Xperia D2303 because after this, i can unlock bootloader. I try to found the firmware 18.3.C.0.37 but nothing!!!
Anyone can help me?
Kind regards
astrolavos said:
I need install firmware 18.3.C.0.37 to my Xperia D2303 because after this, i can unlock bootloader. I try to found the firmware 18.3.C.0.37 but nothing!!!
Anyone can help me?
Kind regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the same problem. I think you can't install any firmware without the bootloader unlocked.
Robert Steed said:
I have the same problem. I think you can't install any firmware without the bootloader unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you can unlock the bootloader on latest version, you don't need to be on 0.37 firmware.
edit: but if you want to install anyway i uploaded it to my drive:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...303-generic-18-3-c-0-40-t2929990/post81588107
JuniorCaesar said:
you can unlock the bootloader on latest version, you don't need to be on 0.37 firmware.
edit: but if you want to install anyway i uploaded it to my drive:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...303-generic-18-3-c-0-40-t2929990/post81588107
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks very much. I also have a Singapore version of the ROM. On the Sony bootloader unlocking page it says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37". I haven't attempted to go ahead with it anyway.
Do you have drivers that work? I can't get any PC nor FlashTool to recognise the M2! (FlashTool doesn't include M2 drivers.) Do you know how I could install the ROM? I want to do so anyway regardless of unlocking the bootloader because I gather the Android 4.4 ROM is faster than the laggy 5.1.1 one currently installed on my M2.
Robert Steed said:
Thanks very much. I also have a Singapore version of the ROM. On the Sony bootloader unlocking page it says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37". I haven't attempted to go ahead with it anyway.
Do you have drivers that work? I can't get any PC nor FlashTool to recognise the M2! (FlashTool doesn't include M2 drivers.) Do you know how I could install the ROM? I want to do so anyway regardless of unlocking the bootloader because I gather the Android 4.4 ROM is faster than the laggy 5.1.1 one currently installed on my M2.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no problem. if i remember correctly the bootloader unlock page was last updated on late 2014 so that note targeted people who used 4.3 jelly bean at the time. you can unlock bootloader on 0.182.
flashtool includes m2 drivers, you need to install Fastboot and Flashmode drivers. also if you are using Windows 8 and above, you need to disable driver signature check (google it). to install stock roms, this device's forum has plenty of guides. do a little research )
also you don't need to unlock your bootloader to install stock and stock based roms (such as Z5 Style, EagleExperience etc.). if you want to install custom roms (Lineage, RR, etc.) you need to unlock bootloader.
JuniorCaesar said:
no problem. if i remember correctly the bootloader unlock page was last updated on late 2014 so that note targeted people who used 4.3 jelly bean at the time. you can unlock bootloader on 0.182.
flashtool includes m2 drivers, you need to install Fastboot and Flashmode drivers. also if you are using Windows 8 and above, you need to disable driver signature check (google it). to install stock roms, this device's forum has plenty of guides. do a little research )
also you don't need to unlock your bootloader to install stock and stock based roms (such as Z5 Style, EagleExperience etc.). if you want to install custom roms (Lineage, RR, etc.) you need to unlock bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks again for the info. I did install Fastboot and Flashmode drivers as per the tutorial on this site I was following, but FlashTool didn't recognise the M2 on Windows XP nor 7 let alone 10 (I have a lot of old PCs!). I'll try a different USB cable.
Robert Steed said:
Thanks again for the info. I did install Fastboot and Flashmode drivers as per the tutorial on this site I was following, but FlashTool didn't recognise the M2 on Windows XP nor 7 let alone 10 (I have a lot of old PCs!). I'll try a different USB cable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh that's unfortunate, i'll install flashtool today and report back to you. maybe recent versions of flashtool broke compatibility with m2 (if so, i'll also upload the version that is compatible with m2)
edit: flashtool 0.9.26 detects my phone without a problem
Sent from my X Compact using XDA Labs
Related
Just saw that M2 has been added to the official Sony website for bootloader unlock, but with the important note that it is possible only for handests using 18.3.C.0.37 firmware.
Unlocked bootloader but lost root
starterz said:
Just saw that M2 has been added to the official Sony website for bootloader unlock, but with the important note that it is possible only for handests using 18.3.C.0.37 firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And I confirmed it worked like a charm using a model D2303. I indeed flashed the latest build noted 18.3.C.0.37 with PC Companion. Then I followed Sony instructions without hassles.
Beware Towelroot is unable to enforce the previous exploit. The kernel was patched accordingly. Furthermore I could not identify any suitable recovery yet.
Therefore it may be wise to wait a little bit prior to flashing this ROM...
Best regards
Hello here are the new open device bootloader with an seperated recovery partition
and the old bootloader taken from the 18.5.C.0.19 update as FTF files ready to flash with
flashtool.
You can use this if you've accidently flashed the new bootloader over an official Sony ROM
and don't want to loose all your data
D2203:
Open device BL
"Old" 18.5.C.0.19 BL
D2212:
"Old" 18.5.B.0.26 BL
Any way to obtain stock bootloader of 18.5.b.0.26
which country/phone is that?
edit: got it and gonna try it but somebody will have to test it
edit2: please report if it works
berni987654321 said:
which country/phone is that?
edit: got it and gonna try it but somebody will have to test it
edit2: please report if it works
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
D2212 Bootloader is working.
but i still i am not feeling like to flash open device bootloader.
if you find me a way to fix my device after bricking bootloader then i can try flashing new open bootloader on D2212.
Edit: however D2203 kernel cause black screen on D2212 or flickering screen.
---------- Post added at 08:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 AM ----------
I confirm that new open device bootloader work on xperia e3 dual. D2212
@hell_lock see. i took risk of hardbrick tho.
hope you have good any idea
flashed.
How instal ? The flash tool do not recognize this FTF.
Isaías J. said:
How instal ? The flash tool do not recognize this FTF.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't use latest Flashtool (0.9.19). Use 0.9.18.6.
hi, first of all, i ve got a D2203 LTE . My bootloader cannot be officially unlocked. If i flash the open devices bootloader, does it mean, i get an unlocked bootloader. If so, what do i do next because i have flashed it and all i get is a black screen. P.S. i am on stock Sony Rom
the new bootloader doesn't work with sony roms,
you have to flash cyanogenmod or aosp.
Request
Hello, I have a request I hope you can help me with. Can you please pull the open devices bootloader ftf for the C6902? Emma doesn't show the update for me for some reason, and I'd really like to have it
AnrgKrshn said:
Hello, I have a request I hope you can help me with. Can you please pull the open devices bootloader ftf for the C6902? Emma doesn't show the update for me for some reason, and I'd really like to have it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I cant make any promises but I'll see what I can Do. If Emma doesnt show it, it maybe doesnt exist yet for your device
Sent from my Xperia E3 using XDA Free mobile app
berni987654321 said:
I cant make any promises but I'll see what I can Do. If Emma doesnt show it, it maybe doesnt exist yet for your device
Sent from my Xperia E3 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My device is the Xperia Z1, which according to SONY, has the bootloader :3 Thanks!
berni987654321 said:
Hello here are the new open device bootloader with an seperated recovery partition
and the old bootloader taken from the 18.5.C.0.19 update as FTF files ready to flash with
flashtool.
You can use this if you've accidently flashed the new bootloader over an official Sony ROM
and don't want to loose all your data
D2203:
Open device BL
"Old" 18.5.C.0.19 BL
D2212:
"Old" 18.5.B.0.26 BL
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
link for old D2212 bootloader is down, can you re-upload it?
my bootloader is unlock allowed NO(D2203),can i flash this bootloader?
i use 4.4.4 build 18.5.C.0.19
i tryed,black screen
D2212 link update please
No link is working, dev-host links are having issues with downloads and I've lost D2203 open bootloader file
UPDATE:
I've found D2203 new and old BL files in my old laptop, I've reuploaded them to Android File Host.
For D2212 just download stock rom from Xperifirm and flash it to get old BL working.
Link to the folder
These files were originally uploaded by @berni987654321
Is there a way for us to know which partition from /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name is the bootloader?
So to clarify if I have a DD2203 with sony bootloader that is unlock allowed = NO, so its locked I can flash this and have a fully working unlocked bootloader that I can load cyanogenmod with?
fastboot bug
Hi there, I can't unlock the bootloader in my sony e3 d2203 cause the fastboot stuck message "waiting for device"...
I put the last minimal adb and fastboot version file, I have updated the pc companion and the usb driver software...
Have you some idea? Thank You
kenfalco_14 said:
Hi there, I can't unlock the bootloader in my sony e3 d2203 cause the fastboot stuck message "waiting for device"...
I put the last minimal adb and fastboot version file, I have updated the pc companion and the usb driver software...
Have you some idea? Thank You
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dude connect it in fastboot. Power off phone , insert USB cable while holding volume up.
I'm sick off my Stock ROM so now i want to flash custom lollipop rom.
I have installed required S1 bootloader version which is xx.x.J.2.16 something. From the thread that i downloaded and installed the Firewall .tft file was making me sure that this will turn the Unlock Bootloader Allowed : Yes and i can continues steps on sony's official site to unlock bootloader.
I haved checked and verified that firewall is properly installed but still Unlock Bootloader Allowed is NO
I should i do? I have tried connecting phone in fastboot but no luck.
Please Help Me.
check out the latest upadte
go to sony developers site
now the xperia c has a method to unlock bootloader
havent tried it yet
Shirish Bharde said:
go to sony developers site
now the xperia c has a method to unlock bootloader
havent tried it yet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please give me the link bro!
Here is the link http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
Hello,
Excuse me for asking such question but I have never Boot Unlocked & Rooted any Sony smartphone so I'm confused here. I have only rooted LG and Samsung before without Unlocking the Boot as it was straight forward process. I have found this tutorial and everything is fine as I have got "Bootloader unlock allowed" in service information which confirms that I can root my Xperia. However when I visit the official website to get my unlock key it says that I need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37 where my one is 18.6.A.0.175. Do I just use this official website to generate the unlock key and then use the flashtool to do it anyway ? I have use flashtool before but just for flashing the TFT file. Also after I unlock the bootloader how do I install custom recovery mode then install or back up the whole OS ?
If someone would help me I will appreciate your help. :good:
Thank You.
Ok, so right now you don't need to unlock bootloader to root M2 with 5.1.1. (At least not on 2306). Anyway, when you go to official website, they ask for your imei (after selecting your device). And then they give you the unlock code, they tell you how to unlock the BL with such code, with some SDK tools, but i prefer using flashtool since it does the job for me. So, after you open up flashtool, click on the icon that sais "BLU", it will ask you to select your device, you do so. After that it will ask for the unlock code, you put it in and click on unlock. After that it will do a procces, when finished, your BL will be unlocked.
I do gotta tell you, i've unlocked BL for 2 or 3 devices, all of the times everything goes right, exept once. After unlocking BL i ended with a bootloop. So for this case just turn off the phone, and flash any ftf. Bootloader will not re-lock after flashing.
Sidow said:
Ok, so right now you don't need to unlock bootloader to root M2 with 5.1.1. (At least not on 2306). Anyway, when you go to official website, they ask for your imei (after selecting your device). And then they give you the unlock code, they tell you how to unlock the BL with such code, with some SDK tools, but i prefer using flashtool since it does the job for me. So, after you open up flashtool, click on the icon that sais "BLU", it will ask you to select your device, you do so. After that it will ask for the unlock code, you put it in and click on unlock. After that it will do a procces, when finished, your BL will be unlocked.
I do gotta tell you, i've unlocked BL for 2 or 3 devices, all of the times everything goes right, exept once. After unlocking BL i ended with a bootloop. So for this case just turn off the phone, and flash any ftf. Bootloader will not re-lock after flashing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, thanks !
Also why do they say I need a software version 18.3.C.0.37 ? Could it be that their SDK tools require such version where Flashtool works on all of them ? Do you know how I can install custom recovery ? Do I still use CWM Recovery or something new and how can I flash new rom into it ? I have also heard something about emma when flashing rom ?
Thanks a lot for the help, I really appreciate it :good:
G3RV0 said:
Ok, thanks !
Also why do they say I need a software version 18.3.C.0.37 ? Could it be that their SDK tools require such version where Flashtool works on all of them ? Do you know how I can install custom recovery ? Do I still use CWM Recovery or something new and how can I flash new rom into it ? I have also heard something about emma when flashing rom ?
Thanks a lot for the help, I really appreciate it :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure no problem, about that i'm not sure, i've never had that android version issue before. For CWM you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/d2303-philz-touch-recovery-6-t3047492
Go to where it says "Download recovery" and download latest version (V0.7). Of course you have to be rooted in order to install. After you have root, enable usb debuging on your phone, and enable unkown sources just to be sure. Open the install.bat inside the file you just downloaded and follow the steps.
After you have CWM you can flash roms and other stuff.
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
Buddy_Erz said:
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hello,
if you are in android 7 root is not working
for xz you have to
unlockbootloader
install modified kernel and twrp at the same time
start you phone and restart enter twrp and install su
it works on android 6-0-1 not 7
can you help me how to got emma working with you
i tried to got emma working but all time got error
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
Buddy_Erz said:
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Androplus v5
Kernel and twrp
You need to install kernel before twrp
Enter androplus section and see imstructions
For emma
I got error login
Application can't open
I install custumisation and app not workimg it not open
Inturnet off anyivirus nothing open
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
Buddy_Erz said:
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
auras76 said:
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ub-unlocked bootloader.
You need. 327 fw.
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
auras76 said:
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
Buddy_Erz said:
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
auras76 said:
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
gregbradley said:
Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Danke
Thanks
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
Buddy_Erz said:
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
gregbradley said:
Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, but once you have updated via OTA then just unlock it again.
anyone can try if z5 ftf can boot on xz.
i don't have cannection to try.
flash a stock z5 ftf into xz
use ivory root for drm and ta partion
locke the phone
then flash android 6 for xz
then update ota
it should work