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Hi
I just got my phone, but missing the benefits of rooting.
Can anyone tell me how to unlock the bootloader and then root my phone?
Found a lot of links, but not sure which are secure and not to use.
Here's where you go to unlock your bootloader - http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Once unlocked, you can flash root or do whatever at that point.
Warning though, you will lose your DRM keys in this process, if you don't know what that means, do some research
se1000 said:
Here's where you go to unlock your bootloader - http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Once unlocked, you can flash root or do whatever at that point.
Warning though, you will lose your DRM keys in this process, if you don't know what that means, do some research
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Is their any way to back them up? So if I ever regret, I can get them back?
Also, is it possible or will it ever be possible to root with an locked bootloader?
Faspaiso said:
Is their any way to back them up? So if I ever regret, I can get them back?
Also, is it possible or will it ever be possible to root with an locked bootloader?
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You need root to backup DRM keys.
You cant get root without unlocking the bootloader yet.
Youll lose DRM keys when you unlock the bootloader.
If you cant take losing your DRM keys do not unlock and root.
Chadneu said:
You need root to backup DRM keys.
You cant get root without unlocking the bootloader yet.
Youll lose DRM keys when you unlock the bootloader.
If you cant take losing your DRM keys do not unlock and root.
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Thanks, I will wait.
Last question. I got Samsung before and I was able to update my phone with Kies after rooting. Is their any way to update Sony devices when rooted?
Thanks
Flashtool or PC Companion. I prefer the latter.
russell664 said:
Flashtool or PC Companion. I prefer the latter.
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You sure? As the DRM keys doesn't matter for me, as I don't really use the camera a lot.
But when I unlock bootloader on Sonys website, it tells me I would not be able to get updates from that. But i'm still able to get them with the PC companion?
Just to make sure, as I really want android 5.0 when it comes out.
Faspaiso said:
You sure? As the DRM keys doesn't matter for me, as I don't really use the camera a lot.
But when I unlock bootloader on Sonys website, it tells me I would not be able to get updates from that. But i'm still able to get them with the PC companion?
Just to make sure, as I really want android 5.0 when it comes out.
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You can't update with PC companion if you have unlocked your booloader. Your phone will be bricked!
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eawert said:
You can't update with PC companion if you have unlocked your booloader. Your phone will be bricked!
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You sure? So if I unlock my bootloader, their is no way for me to get Android 5.0?
Faspaiso said:
You sure? So if I unlock my bootloader, their is no way for me to get Android 5.0?
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No way to know for sure until someone tries. But with the Z2, you just have to relock your bootloader (might need to revert to a stock kernel first) and then software updates work fine.
Faspaiso said:
You sure? So if I unlock my bootloader, their is no way for me to get Android 5.0?
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There will always be FTF files shared on XDA and you can use flashtool with an unlocked bootloader.
Know somebody how can I root my z3 with latest ftf... 77? Please help!!
Twenga said:
Know somebody how can I root my z3 with latest ftf... 77? Please help!!
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You do it the only way it is possible
Unlock the bootloader via the official way, flash a custom kernel
My bootloader is already unlocked, where can I get a custom kernel? My z3 was root with ftf.... 98 after upgrade to.... 77 I lost my root! Thank you for helping!!
Twenga said:
My bootloader is already unlocked, where can I get a custom kernel? My z3 was root with ftf.... 98 after upgrade to.... 77 I lost my root! Thank you for helping!!
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Take a look in the development section
In need of some help, I wanted to root my z3 again, I've downgraded back to .77 but completely forgot how I done it last time, I created a few pre-rooted flashables (.77, .690 & .726) but I'm having trouble finding how to install custom recovery.. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Ps. Sorry to hijack your post
hey people...one question..
can i get only root access to my z3 ,without anything else?? i want only get rid of ads!!?? and how?? please help
i'm not interested in new kernel or rom change!? goes that so???
robertrobi said:
hey people...one question..
can i get only root access to my z3 ,without anything else?? i want only get rid of ads!!?? and how?? please help
i'm not interested in new kernel or rom change!? goes that so???
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There is no need to spam multiple topics.
YES, it can be done. NO, we can't tell you how because you didn't post your phone model or Android version.
robogo1982 said:
There is no need to spam multiple topics.
YES, it can be done. NO, we can't tell you how because you didn't post your phone model or Android version.
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Hej robogo1982, jesi dobio moju poruku u privat?
Is it possible to relock bootloader on XA2 Ultra?
Thanks.
No.
apparently it can be done ! Look here ! http://4mobiles.net/android/tutorials-android/sony/relock-sony-bootloader/
icutzo said:
apparently it can be done ! Look here ! http://4mobiles.net/android/tutorials-android/sony/relock-sony-bootloader/
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I wouldn't take a two year old article as necessarily accurate for newer phones, nor trustworthy no matter what. Until someone reports success with it, I'll still tell anyone who asks "no". ?
Hello, my Xperia xa2 ultra (H3213) don't relock bootloader... And I can not flash firmware because I find no version "STOCK" for this version
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I wouldn't take a two year old article as necessarily accurate for newer phones, nor trustworthy no matter what. Until someone reports success with it, I'll still tell anyone who asks "no".
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The method in the link is accurate, I have done it many times
nkhater said:
The method in the link is accurate, I have done it many times
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what model did you use ? xa2 ultra ??
itmasen1 said:
what model did you use ? xa2 ultra ??
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I used a XA2 Ultra and can confirm that DOES NOT WORK!
So that 2+ years old link is BS.
hi everyone, i need to relock bootloader on h4213 too, maybe some help guys please?
Replace the motherboard with a new one.
uhh, anything else possible maybe perhaps, please??
maxis123 said:
uhh, anything else possible maybe perhaps, please??
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If it help you :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa2/help/xa2-plus-relock-bootloader-t3893979
so.. im screwed, i can only buy new board wich is not an ootion for me.. (
thanks for answer
annddyy81 said:
Is it possible to relock bootloader on XA2 Ultra?
Thanks.
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How did u unlock your bootloader on that phone because when I do it it says waiting for device in the adb on the computer and I did everything else right I think any ideas
I unlocked mine by installing fastboot drivers for the XZ2. It kept hanging up on 'waiting for device's too. But worked after installing those drivers. I can't figure out how to flash twrp though. I get error 'no such partition'.
Damn! ...
itmasen1 said:
If it help you :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa2/help/xa2-plus-relock-bootloader-t3893979
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That evil misleading boot screen message for this phone, for the longest time I felt reassured that should the time come that I'd want to sell my phone that I'd be able to "lock the bootloader". I never really looked into it because of that message... Until now, when I want to actually sell it!
Obviously this confirms otherwise. It's a shame I cant just relock it and sell it on
Seems like a good deal at €99. Is there anyone working on root/unlock bootloader.
Hopeing to install GSI roms. Thanks
Did you unlock bootloader?
VD171 said:
Did you unlock bootloader?
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Is unlocking bootloader the same. Ya got to go through the developer mode? Correct???
Thanks
TheModGuy said:
Is unlocking bootloader the same. Ya got to go through the developer mode? Correct???
Thanks
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Not only. Oem unlocking via fastboot is needed too.
VD171 said:
Not only. Oem unlocking via fastboot is needed too.
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Damn,
That is what I was afraid of.
Mine is the Moto E6 (XT2005DL)
Android 9
PPBS29.73-81-5-14-5-4
I will be on telegram here soon. I will look up ur group and join. The only thing stopping me from rooting is a dam computer.
Thanks
TheModGuy said:
Damn,
That is what I was afraid of.
Mine is the Moto E6 (XT2005DL)
Android 9
PPBS29.73-81-5-14-5-4
I will be on telegram here soon. I will look up ur group and join. The only thing stopping me from rooting is a dam computer.
Thanks
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I'm not sure about Moto E6, but mine is Moto E6s and it can't be unlocked !
VD171 said:
I'm not sure about Moto E6, but mine is Moto E6s and it can't be unlocked !
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Yeah,
I read that post also. The one thing I've learned about years of research on these damn phones is everything is changing. Well Dad another six or eight months they'll have one for your phone.
TheModGuy said:
Yeah,
I read that post also. The one thing I've learned about years of research on these damn phones is everything is changing. Well Dad another six or eight months they'll have one for your phone.
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I really hope it can be unlocked too some day.
Moto E6s lags alot, is 32bit only.
This is really a bad phone.
i am bad english i am ukrainian) now i am unlocking this smart e6s. Help info editing lk remove 5 sec and message and root. twrp from e6+ work in e6s? i am risk beacause i am not have any telefon and risk flash this twrp
refrigerador67 said:
I have the phone to test, but, how did you unlock the bootloader?
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Try: https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
VD171 said:
Try: https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
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Moto E6S XT-2053-1 Unlock Bootloader, Disable Verity, ROOT Magisk, TWRP
I am perfom this :cautious: Sorry for my english, I am from Ukraine :cowboy: Download archive! We unpack. Install the adb and mtk preloader drivers, if they are not installed, restart the computer. In the smart, turn on the developers menu, in...
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New to all of this. I used to jailbreak, unlock iPhones but am unfamiliar with this side of things. I was able to remove the passcode and Google account off the Pixel 6a which was on A13 and updated to the most recent patch (Let me know if you need instructions as that was not easy for me to find). But now I found that it is locked to AT&T which I do not have. Is it possible?
You may have bought a locked model by accident
txcoffeeguy said:
I was able to remove the passcode and Google account off the Pixel 6a which was on A13 and updated to the most recent patch (Let me know if you need instructions as that was not easy for me to find).
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I'd be interested to learn how you did this. I'm assuming a factory reset via recovery isn't enough?
If you have bought a carrier locked device, you may need to contact them to see if it can be unlocked
Lada333 said:
I'd be interested to learn how you did this. I'm assuming a factory reset via recovery isn't enough?
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Not sure what's allowed on the forum so dm me and I'll send you the link I used. Factory reset is not enough.
MrUrgit said:
If you have bought a carrier locked device, you may need to contact them to see if it can be unlocked
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I bought it from a private party who will not help me.
txcoffeeguy said:
I bought it from a private party who will not help me.
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Zounds very fishy in that case. Buying new is always safer. I got mine from bestbuy
I bought it for 4 days. And is not installed.
txcoffeeguy said:
I bought it from a private party who will not help me.
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You could try method #2 from here:
How to Unlock a Carrier-Locked Phone: Your Guide to Mobile Freedom
If you're phone is carrier-locked, you'll need this guide to unlock it.
www.makeuseof.com
I have never had to unlock a device before, so not 100% sure it will work.
Hi, I just updated yesterday in Miui 14 but decided to go back to MIUI 13 or 12. Any procedure on how to do it? I have a lock bootloader,did'nt want to unlock it.
Thank you
anmino said:
Hi, I just updated yesterday in Miui 14 but decided to go back to MIUI 13 or 12. Any procedure on how to do it? I have a lock bootloader,did'nt want to unlock it.
Thank you
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Not possible without unlocking the bootloader.
NOSS8 said:
Not possible without unlocking the bootloader.
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How about the RENAME METHOD it won't work either?
anmino said:
How about the RENAME METHOD it won't work either?
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You can rename the zip as you want, it won't change anything, the information is in the zip.
You can unlock the bootloader and relock it later.
NOSS8 said:
You can rename the zip as you want, it won't change anything, the information is in the zip.
You can unlock the bootloader and relock it later.
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Why is those youtube videos their renaming the zip file and downgraded? Just like munchy did
anmino said:
Why is those youtube videos their renaming the zip file and downgraded? Just like munchy did
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I didn't know that Youtube was a development specialist like XDA.
Do it.
How do you update the latest system with an old system?
NOSS8 said:
I didn't know that Youtube was a development specialist like XDA.
Do it.
How do you update the latest system with an old system?
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OTA
NOSS8 said:
I didn't know that Youtube was a development specialist like XDA.
Do it.
How do you update the latest system with an old system?
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Can you verify for me if it works in my case?
anmino said:
OTA
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Precisely, OTA allows to update with a recovery rom, not to downgrade.
You want to brick your phone, do it, then you will have to pay to recover the phone since the bootloader is locked.
anmino said:
Can you verify for me if it works in my case?
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No need to post You tube videos showing that everything is possible and easily circumvented.
I know many who regret having used You tube tutorials before asking the questions on XDA.
The safest way is to unlock the bootloader.
Please note that on the video at 7 minutes 36 we see the poco padlock which is open, which means that the bootloader is unlocked.
NOSS8 said:
No need to post You tube videos showing that everything is possible and easily circumvented.
I know many who regret having used You tube tutorials before asking the questions on XDA.
The safest way is to unlock the bootloader.
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Thank you. Is there any way without waiting for 7days to unlock?
anmino said:
Thank you. Is there any way without waiting for 7days to unlock?
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Nope or maybe on YouTube.
I recommend these roms, better than stocks (call recorder, full themes, etc).
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
If you choose to stick with a stock rom, use: And take a global.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
NOSS8 said:
Nope or maybe on YouTube.
I recommend these roms, better than stocks (call recorder, full themes, etc).
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-13-stable-release.64441/
If you choose to stick with a stock rom, use: And take a global.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/flash-tool-guide-use-xiaomi-flash-tool.4262425/
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Hi, I decided to unlock my BL and willing to wait for 7 days. I just want to ask is it ok to use my current Mi account and cellphone number when unlocking my bootloader? Because, I think, I already used this account before when I unlock my Poco F1 few years ago.
anmino said:
Hi, I decided to unlock my BL and willing to wait for 7 days. I just want to ask is it ok to use my current Mi account and cellphone number when unlocking my bootloader? Because, I think, I already used this account before when I unlock my Poco F1 few years ago.
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Should be fine.
pl1992aw said:
Should be fine.
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Should I wait 7 days in unlocking even if I used my old MI account with history of unlocking a BL with other device before?
anmino said:
Should I wait 7 days in unlocking even if I used my old MI account with history of unlocking a BL with other device before?
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You can try to unlock, the unlock program will tell you if it can unlock right away or have to wait for 7 days.
Read the picture guide:
[MIUI12~13 A11~12.0/12.1][UNLOCK][ROOT] Picture guide unlock bootloader, flash custom ROMs & root Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
Thanks for @urbanman2004 guide for Poco X3 Pro. Some sentences still needed, so keeping it similar. This guide provides photos & screenshots. Simulate all process and reduce misunderstanding. Section 1: Unlock bootloader (Works for most...
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anmino said:
Should I wait 7 days in unlocking even if I used my old MI account with history of unlocking a BL with other device before?
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You unlock a device not an account.
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You unlock a device not an account.
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Okay. I tried unlocking it. But it in mi unlock tool didnt show my device even though I already installed the drivers. In device manager,under android, it say ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE.
anmino said:
Okay. I tried unlocking it. But it in mi unlock tool didnt show my device even though I already installed the drivers. In device manager,under android, it say ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE.
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Check here:
https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245
https://en.miui.com/unlock/index.htm