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can I root my Canadian xperia j with locked bootloader?

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s384 said:
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Yes, you can, root is easy when you unlock bootloader.
To unlock bootloader go here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
When you unlock bootloader search this forum for root tutorial.

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Xperia J Bootloader and Rooting Help?

I got my Xperia J on contract on march for two years on Three, It's locked and on my bootloader thing it says Bootloader Unlocked allowed: No, how would I unlock my bootloader? and can I root my phone without unlocking my bootloader? I want to root my phone to add custom roms and to overclock my phone. So could anyone answer my question please?

CoNviCTZz said:
I got my Xperia J on contract on march for two years on Three, It's locked and on my bootloader thing it says Bootloader Unlocked allowed: No, how would I unlock my bootloader? and can I root my phone without unlocking my bootloader? I want to root my phone to add custom roms and to overclock my phone. So could anyone answer my question please?
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If you want to unlock bootloader: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Yes, you can root device without unlocking bootloader. Search this forum for tutorial!

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CoNviCTZz said:
I got my Xperia J on contract on march for two years on Three, It's locked and on my bootloader thing it says Bootloader Unlocked allowed: No, how would I unlock my bootloader?
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If it says bootloader unlock not allowed , then i doubt there is a safe way to unlock it.
Nearly every method to unlock such a bootloader are shown only for 2011 devices and i have heard 2012 devices have been patched to stop an unlock by that method.
Also those methods involve certain hardware modifications using bare wires and finding the debug port.
Such methods are highly risky and may damage your phone.
CoNviCTZz said:
and can I root my phone without unlocking my bootloader?
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Yes you can root without unlocked bootloader, Framaroot worked without any issues for me, and i don't see any reason why it shouldn't work for you.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
CoNviCTZz said:
I want to root my phone to add custom roms and to overclock my phone. So could anyone answer my question please?
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You can install Stock based custom ROMs without a unlocked bootloader.
This might help : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2237164
And regarding Non-stock based custom ROMs and overclocking, they are kernel mods and to flash a new kernel you need an unlocked bootloader, sorry
--hsr

Question about unlocking?

I have the unlocked us variant of the A9 and want to root it. Since its unlocked does that mean the bootloader is unlocked or do I still need to do that?

jhester1967 said:
I have the unlocked us variant of the A9 and want to root it. Since its unlocked does that mean the bootloader is unlocked or do I still need to do that?
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That means you're sim unlocked meaning you can use any gsm network I believe. To unlock the bootloader, use htcs dev program. To s-off, use sunshine after unlocking the bootloader and rooting. There is a thread for rooting this device and inside such thread are links to htcs dev program/bootloader unlock. Hope this helps!

AnierinB said:
That means you're sim unlocked meaning you can use any gsm network I believe. To unlock the bootloader, use htcs dev program. To s-off, use sunshine after unlocking the bootloader and rooting. There is a thread for rooting this device and inside such thread are links to htcs dev program/bootloader unlock. Hope this helps!
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No Simlock free is one thing but HTC A) unlocked means unlocked bootloader and you may flash roms without loss of warranty

JochenP said:
No Simlock free is one thing but HTC A) unlocked means unlocked bootloader and you may flash roms without loss of warranty
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That is true but doesn't the devices bootloader come locked? Because that's what I was getting at.

Carrier unlock J330FN

I've managed to get my hands on a J330FN but its locked to a carrier in the UK. Is there a method to unlock it?

TravesBen said:
I've managed to get my hands on a J330FN but its locked to a carrier in the UK. Is there a method to unlock it?
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You can root it and use the regionlock away apk to remove the region lock.
There are rooting guides on this website and the apk also

Question Will Google Pay work on the phone if I lock the bootloader again after it was unlocked last time?

All question in title

sokilo said:
All question in title
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Do not try to lock bootloader, it would brick your device

max395993 said:
Do not try to lock bootloader, it would brick your device
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Understand, but is there a method to use google pay with unlocked bootloader and without root?

sokilo said:
Understand, but is there a method to use google pay with unlocked bootloader and without root?
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Apparently you are out of luck without root, but if you want to do one thing from relocking bootloader and rooting, rooting would be easier.
Also if you brick your device you would still have options if you have unlocked bootloader.