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Hie.. Guys..
you will find almost everything here regarding flashtool n unlocking bootloader..
-->Even Link to see manufacturing date using imei number
these are the basic steps to go through while using flash tool..
correct me if any where required..
Warning these can brick you're phone..
REQUIREMENT
-->P.C companion should be installed on your computer for required phone drivers. ( i.e semc drivers for usb connection)
-->enable debugging in settings-application-development.
-->download flash tool
http://androxyde.github.com/
-->install flashtool
-->install drivers from C:\Flashtool\drivers (also gordane gate[ggsetup] that are also drivers required)[after installation it would be good to reboot p.c once]
--> on first connection flash tool might ask to select you're device from a list in dialouge box that will appear, just select our x8 E15i(even for W8)
Let us start with ROOTING
1)Connect your x8/w8 to p.c and open flash tool..{donot turn on usb connection let it be in charging mod}
2)now click on the root tab in flash tool as shown in the image attached..
3)wait untill the process is over.. during these the phone will reboot and will get the dialouge box asking for connecting phone or charging(the one that appears when we connect USB)
4)don't do anything just wait for phone to reboot and complete the process.. after reboot the process will go on so wait for the line "ROOT ACCESS ALLOWED" to appear in flash tool..
5)then you're phone is rooted now you can unpluge.. :good:
Now lets go for INSTALLING RECOVERY
1)open flashtool and connect you're phone.. {donot turn on usb connection let it be in charging mod}
2)Now click the recovery tab and leave the rest to flash tool
3)you will see "Recovery successfully installed" and you're done
APK INSTALLER
1)for these you will have to first put apk files of the apps you want to install in
C:\Flashtool\custom\apps
2)NOw again connect phone same as we did and open flash tool..
3)click APK installer tab and wait for the process to be over "APK Installation finished"..
THESE ONE IS TO FLASH KERNELS AND RESCUE YOU'RE BRICKED PHONE BY FLASHING STOCK ROM ALSO IN CASE OF BRICK
1)download ".ftf" file, (that can be kernel or stock rom) and place it(.ftf file) to the C:\Flashtool\firmwares director (to flash custom kernel you require unlocked bootloader)
Stock rom
2)now launch the flashtool and connect usb to computer. (do not connect usb to your phone)
3)click "flash" tab then select flashmode.
4)switch of your x8.
5)select the ".ftf" file to be flashed to your device
6)When the instruction pops up, press and hold "back" button on your X8 and plug the cable into it. Keep holding untill you see that flashing of files has begun(LED GREEN APPEARS) , then you may release it. (plug only when the instruction's pop up)
7)when it's done unplug and reboot.
If you get the downloded file as zip instead of .ftf just rename it to .ftf..
That's all you are done..
correct me if anywere required..
Here's the another use of FLASH TOOL.
its for unlocking bootloader..
WARNING- THESE CAN HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT
Try unlocking you're bootloader only if you don't have manufacturing date 11W29+
To check you're manufacturing date look at you're phone's back after removing the battery..
Or if you have scratched it of or have got another hardware as you got hardbrick once have a look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700465
You must have flashtool installed with required drivers stated above..
First you must check you're sim certifacte using S1tool
http://www.mediafire.com/?iwnjno9hirpgcm1
1)switch off your phone
2)open s1tool.exe after unzip
3)Select IDENTIFY and then click on "DO JOB"
4)now as the instructions appear connect your phone holding back button untill the process starts(and green LED).
4)now after the process is done look out for " XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
If you get it then you can go ahead.. if you get "NOT RECOGNIZED SIM LOCK CERTIFICATE" then I would recomend not to unlock bootloader..
NOW
1)open flashtool and connect your phone(phone should be on)
2)your phone will be recognized.
3)if your phone isn't recognized then a window will pop up asking you to select the device you have(i.e you have connected)
4)now select plugins/(insert you're device name) and click unlock/run
5)now a window will popup asking you to connect your phone in flash mode..
i)unplug usb from your device(donot unplug usb from p.c)
ii)switch off your phone and now again connect usb while pressing and holding on "back" button (of your cell) untill the green LED appear and the popup message is gone..
6)now wait untill the process is done and flash tool will ask u to disconnect your device..
7)now after disconecting your device, turn it on and connect the usb cable again, let flashtool push the required files in to your phone. when it is done flash tool will have a message "succefully unlocked" and your device will reboot.
u can use S1tool to verify it..
CHECK--- "9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029""
If you get the "r" in place of "#" congrats..
If "#" is replaced by "R" then its not unlocked..
If you don't have network signal on inserting sim after unlocking bootloader..
Relock you're bootloader using S1 tool after getting back to stock rom of our x8/w8 i.e 2.1 and unlock it again..
How to relock bootloder??!!
Here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436924
Donot forget to hit thanx if these helps you or you like it..
Good luck..
Thank's a lot--- To SpyderX from where i got these knowledge while unlocking my bootloader
->Zmuhammx
Nc guide. Specially the point abt needing to have pcc installed before using flastool - it's a newbie trap that caught me once before. But i think you posted on the wrong section?
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
Ya thought so before but i saw a few guides around so i thought of posting here..
And thanx for the compliment i am glad that it would help some one..
Sent by the walking walkman..
Going to add guide to.unock.bootloader using flash tool...
Sent by the walking walkman..
Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
llbug:blk write fail.fatal
can't send S1 command [00000006/00000007]
LOADER NOT STARTED
Elapsed:48 secs.
when i attached my phone with S1 tool and connect it by holding down the back button it showed this message my question is my bootloader is unlock or still lock? and what does its mean "llbug:blk write fail.fatal"
obaidshera said:
Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
llbug:blk write fail.fatal
can't send S1 command [00000006/00000007]
LOADER NOT STARTED
Elapsed:48 secs.
when i attached my phone with S1 tool and connect it by holding down the back button it showed this message my question is my bootloader is unlock or still lock? and what does its mean "llbug:blk write fail.fatal"
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Enable USB DEBUGGING (application/development in settings lol)
The 'R' in the line "running S1_EROM.." shows that you're bootloader isn't unlocked...
Sent by the walking walkman..
when i try to check sim status on s1tool nothing happened i mean when i pressed the back button and hold it and connect the usb but nothing happen :/ what i do wrong? i have install flash tool plus drivers.
Have you enabled debugging..
Also you need pc companion on you're p.c.. try once connecting it normaly with pcc to confirm that all drivers are present and it does connect through usb..
Sent by the walking walkman..
yes i have checked debugging option and my cell phone was off too and when i connect my device with pc through cable when cell phone was off it wasn't show any error till green light turn off and phone start to charging :/
What about pcc.. tried connecting normally to pcc..?
Is you're phone rooted..
Sent by the walking walkman..
sidhart said:
What about pcc.. tried connecting normally to pcc..?
Is you're phone rooted..
Sent by the walking walkman..
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its connected normally yes my phone is rooted
Now try connecting to S1 tool..
First select IDENTIFY on the left top then select do job then as the instruction appear connect you're switched off x8 to usb(usb should already b connected to pc) holding back button untill the process starts..
Pleasr reply wether it helps or not..
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
sidhart said:
Now try connecting to S1 tool..
First select IDENTIFY on the left top then select do job then as the instruction appear connect you're switched off x8 to usb(usb should already b connected to pc) holding back button untill the process starts..
Pleasr reply wether it helps or not..
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
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i did exactly what u told me but same result
ok.. are you on a custom rom??
one last thing you can try switch off you're phone open flashtool, don't do anything in flashtool, now just connect you're phone in flashmod similar to s1tool by holding back key untill process starts or green LED.
You're phone wiil be identified or it will ask you to select you're phone from a list..
if these also doesn't work then you can try factory reset/delvikcache wipe and try it or even after these last one revert to stock rom 2.1 and then everything will be fine..
sidhart said:
ok.. are you on a custom rom??
one last thing you can try switch off you're phone open flashtool, don't do anything in flashtool, now just connect you're phone in flashmod similar to s1tool by holding back key untill process starts or green LED.
You're phone wiil be identified or it will ask you to select you're phone from a list..
if these also doesn't work then you can try factory reset/delvikcache wipe and try it or even after these last one revert to stock rom 2.1 and then everything will be fine..
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i will try and then let u know thanks for ur effort btw tell me one thing custom kernel will support multitouch? actually today i had installed sega emu but multi touch wasn't working i m using custom rom GDX v028b
need help here..i have unlock BL xperia x8 11W25, and its work..but after i install costum kernal nAa 13, and costum rom CM7, this device stuck on nAa animation..and i have install many rom compatible on nAa kernal, but the result is same.. any solution??
obaidshera said:
i will try and then let u know thanks for ur effort btw tell me one thing custom kernel will support multitouch? actually today i had installed sega emu but multi touch wasn't working i m using custom rom GDX v028b
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yup.. almost all roms 99% here support multi touch wether it's on stock kernel or custom kernel..
or you can get multitouch by you're own just follow these steps
Download Link ax8mt.ko
http://www.mediafire.com/?ox2h7e3o8pphamf
How to get multitouch W8
1) Copy ax8mt.ko to sdcard
2) Open the root explorer
3) Go to sdcard and then move ax8mt.ko to system/lib/modules
4) Before your paste make sure your tap Mount/Ro and then paste
5) Quit root explorer
6) Open Terminal Emulator
7) Type su
8) Type insmod /system/lib/modules/ax8mt.ko (then enter)
9) Type dmesg(enter)
Enjoy your Multitouch
it has littel bug in browser, doesn't work dat well but is fine..
risz said:
need help here..i have unlock BL xperia x8 11W25, and its work..but after i install costum kernal nAa 13, and costum rom CM7, this device stuck on nAa animation..and i have install many rom compatible on nAa kernal, but the result is same.. any solution??
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download the kernel again.. flash it..
full wipe data factory dalvik cache
flash gapps if required by the rom.
sidhart said:
download the kernel again.. flash it..
full wipe data factory dalvik cache
flash gapps if required by the rom.
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done..but still gets same result..
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia SP
this is the official way to unlock bootloader
if you want to keep ur DRM keys, first root device and then check this out
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. INTERNAL SDCARD will BE WIPED!!!
For Xperia™ devices released 2013 or later (for example Xperia™ Z and Xperia™ ZL), the SD card of your device will be formatted and you will lose all content (for example photos, music, videos) when you unlock the boot loader.
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DRM keys WILL be lost forever
schaggo said:
I'd add what losing DRM keys means, e.g. no more Music ID/Gracenote within the Walkman app plus probably most importantly, as asked all the time and all over the place in the T/mint forums: loss of Bravia Engine.
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older Xperia devices sometimes got issues after unlock of bootloader (BRICK after FOTA update) - you have been warned
why to unlock bootloader?
u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's his tutorial from ARC thread (all credits for that concise tutorial go to him, i have elaborated on a few things and added device specific changes)
[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
download the fastboot package
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
download the latest FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack and install fastboot drivers (common) & adb drivers for this device from the list!
make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, which should be automatically done
once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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after u have verified that u can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
you will get numerous prompts, read all info and if u agree click on "Accept"/"OK"/"Proceed"
finally u will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key via EMAIL, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
You're device should now be bootloader unlocked
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia SP)
Relock procedure is posted here
Relocking Bootloader
With the latest release of Flashtool it is now possible to relock bootloader.
Download the latest flashtool from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Important
DO NOT USE ANY FTF TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER! THOSE OLD FTFs DO NOT WORK FOR THE 2013 DEVICES!!!
before u relock bootloader u have to be on pure stock kernel (flash only the kernel.sin using flashtool), else the device WILL NOT BOOT after relock
Steps:
now start Flashtool and click on BLU button
u will be asked to connect device in flashmode
once u connect the device u will get a prompt to "Relock"
click on it and when prompted disconnect the device
Mmm my device says that its not allowed for unlock (see the attachment) it means that i cant to unlock my bootloader for ever???theres not another method for to do it??????? what can be the reason for that its not allowed????? Sorry for my bad english and thanks
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
@SERGI.3210
maybe your question could better fit Q&A section..
Anyway, try to unlock the bootloader despite the unlockinh allowed status
Sometimes you can unlock it even with "unlocking allowed:no"
(Btw if you care about the drm keys, make a backup of the TA partition before proceed)
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Txh budy going to try this...
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
I did the question in the q and a forum but no one answered me ..
please help
firmware: 12.0.A.1.211
C5302
zlebors said:
please help
firmware: 12.0.A.1.211
C5302
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You must run cmd in directory of fastboot.exe
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kuriboo said:
You must run cmd in directory of fastboot.exe
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium
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I dont have the fastboot.exe file, would you please re-upload coz the link is broken
What do I have to back up before I try this? And how to back those up.
My bootloader is 'no' but I have SIM unlocked it and going to give it a shot as was told by somebody that it could work, cheers.
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Ok so I have a strange problem. I got my Xperia SP c5303 today and I'm using Windows 8 x64. I already managed to root the phone on the .257 firmware. When I try to connect the device in fastboot mode (holding volume + and plugging the usb cable to the computer), the LED turns blue and for a brief moment in device manager I can see that there is a device called Sony Fastboot Interface. The problem is, a little notification appears on my computer that the device wasn't recognized even though it appears to be installed correctly in device manager, and after about 5 seconds the phone automatically changes to charge mode.
I tried using Flashtool and when I plugged the phone in fastboot it did recognize it, but just for the 5 seconds that it stays that way. I already disabled driver signature enforcement and installed all Flashboot drivers but the phone just doesn't stay in fastboot mode.
BTW: Bootloader unlock allowed says yes
OsoAlgo said:
Ok so I have a strange problem. I got my Xperia SP c5303 today and I'm using Windows 8 x64. I already managed to root the phone on the .257 firmware. When I try to connect the device in fastboot mode (holding volume + and plugging the usb cable to the computer), the LED turns blue and for a brief moment in device manager I can see that there is a device called Sony Fastboot Interface. The problem is, a little notification appears on my computer that the device wasn't recognized even though it appears to be installed correctly in device manager, and after about 5 seconds the phone automatically changes to charge mode.
I tried using Flashtool and when I plugged the phone in fastboot it did recognize it, but just for the 5 seconds that it stays that way. I already disabled driver signature enforcement and installed all Flashboot drivers but the phone just doesn't stay in fastboot mode.
BTW: Bootloader unlock allowed says yes
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Try to install drivers with this instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app
alivanov79 said:
Try to install drivers with this instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app
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I saw that guide and I was going to try it but the phone doesn't stay long enough to be able to do it, once it changes to charging mode then it stops appearing in Device Manager.
I searched online and seems that a lot of people were having this problem with the Xperia line. In most cases it says that it's because drivers are not installed, but I believe I already installed them correctly. Here is how the device appears on my computer but it still automatically changes to charging mode after a couple of seconds.
EDIT: Oh man, someone please erase my posts haha, I actually confused the USB 3.0 and 2.0 in my computer... I connected the phone to a USB 2.0 port and it was detected correctly, I was able to unlock the bootloader.
EDIT2: How do you check if the bootloader is actually unlocked? (Just to be sure)
Do I have to leave my SD inserted when I unlock the bootloader so I won't lose all my data?
pakatsui said:
Do I have to leave my SD inserted when I unlock the bootloader so I won't lose all my data?
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The external microSD card will not be deleted if you use Flashtool to unlock or relock the bootloader, only the first time you unlock it by the official Sony website. Even with that I think it doesn't wipe the external microSD
But is it safe to remove the external microSD before starting the unlocking process? I remember that I would get a bootloop on my old phone if I didn't have a microSD inserted while flashing stock rom.
DooMLoRD said:
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia SP
this is the official way to unlock bootloader
if you want to keep ur DRM keys, first root device and then check this out
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. INTERNAL SDCARD will BE WIPED!!!
DRM keys WILL be lost forever
older Xperia devices sometimes got issues after unlock of bootloader (BRICK after FOTA update) - you have been warned
why to unlock bootloader?
u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's his tutorial from ARC thread (all credits for that concise tutorial go to him, i have elaborated on a few things and added device specific changes)
[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
download the fastboot package with usb drivers (alternate drivers if the ones in package dont work OR this)
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
after u have verified that u can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
you will get numerous prompts, read all info and if u agree click on "Accept"/"OK"/"Proceed"
finally u will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key via EMAIL, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
You're device should now be bootloader unlocked
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia SP)
Relock procedure is posted here
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Sir, any mirror link?? I want to download fastboot package to unlock my xsp. Thanks
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agileart said:
Sir, any mirror link?? I want to download fastboot package to unlock my xsp. Thanks
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No response? I guess that means no then.
agileart said:
Sir, any mirror link?? I want to download fastboot package to unlock my xsp. Thanks
Sent from my C5302 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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fastboot.rar
My device doesn't stay in fastboot mode for more than 5 seconds :/
Can somebody help?
Hello
I have done this on two Xperia Z3 Compact phones this weekend in Bulgaria, bought from local mobile operator. I wanted the latest Sony firmware, so I did the following:
How to install the newest Android 4.4.4 for Sony XPERIA Z3 Compact D5803
CAUTION
There is information, that users who have unlocked the new Xperia Z3 Compact have found that low-light camera performance drops considerably. It turns out to be because of DRM in Sony's image signal processing.
When the bootloader is unlocked, the device loses certain DRM security keys. That means you can't purchase content from Sony's storefronts and a few licensed features won't work, but it apparently also means basic features of the phone are negatively affected. A Sony rep has confirmed that some advanced camera algorithms on the new generation of devices like the Z3 and Z3 Compact are protected by DRM. If you unlock the phone, those features stop working. Apparently that causes photos in low-light to be noisier and poorly balanced.
This isn't the first time Sony's bootloader unlock has come with some major drawbacks—unlocking past devices could actually break camera functionality (this was technically a bug). There have always been a few proprietary features that stop working, but the difference in image quality this time is allegedly noticeable.
Update: Sony has updated the text of the bootloader unlock warning on its website to be clear about the camera impact. It reads, "...the removal of DRM security keys may affect advanced camera functionality. For example, noise reduction algorithms might be removed, and performance when taking photos in low-light conditions might be affected."
Relocking your device bootloader will NOT get back the lost DRM Keys... Once locked, they will be lost forever! More info cant be found HERE
More detailed info and explanations can be found HERE
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1. PREPARATION
1) First of all, check your firmware version (if you already have the newest one, you do not need to download it, so skip step 3) and step 4), that are below. Just proceed with step 2) -> 5) from the PREPARATIONS (this) tutorial . Steps in the other tutrials are absolutely needed! Dont skip any of them!)
2) Download and install latest Flashtool from here (Latest Flashtool for Xperia Devices)
3) Download also latest Sony Original Firmware - 23.0.A.2.105 - Android 4.4.4 ( Mega Download ) for Sony XPERIA Z3 Compact
4) Paste the .ftf file downloaded in step 3 in folder „Firmware“ in your Flashtool installation folder. (for example for me is C:/Flashtool/Firmware)
5) Go on Sony Mobile site and download the Sony PC Companion. You must install it, because it installs some important drivers for your device. Since Sony stopped the Update Service application, now all the job is done from PC Companion.
a) After you installed the PC Companion, you must launch it and download the "Support Zone" addons from the main menu.
b) After that you must go in your Flashtool installation folder and find the Drivers folder. Go in it and install the Flashtool drivers for your device.
IMPORTANT
It is important to install Flashmode and Fastboot drivers with the driver for your device! Otherwise it will cause some problems during the flash procedure.
So now we're going into the real part of the things
2. BOOLADER UNLOCK
1) Go on Sony Mobile Developers website, register, enter your device IMEI and it will generate an unlock key for your device. Write it down!!!
1) Start Flashtool application and click on BLU button on the top
2) Turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
3) Copy the unlock key, that was given to you earlier from Sony Website to Flashtool window and than click unlock button
4) When you are prompted, disconnect your phone and connect the phone again, but this time with holding volume up button when Flashtool shows pop up window
5) Wait the unlock process to finish
6) Disconnect your phone and start it up. If it boots normaly, than all is DONE. Congratulations! You have unlocked your bootloader!
3. BOOTLOADER RELOCK
1) Download and install latest Flashtool from here (Latest Flashtool for Xperia Devices)
2) Start Flashtool and click on BLU button on the top
3) Turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
4) Just click on relock button and your bootloader is locked again
4. Flash Sony XPERIA Z3 Compact Latest Firmware - 23.0.A.2.105 - Android 4.4.4
1) Ensure yourself that you have the .ftf. that you downloaded in the PREPARATION process into the Firmwares folder of your Flashtool
2) Do not connect the phone to the computer yet. You must first open the Flashtool application, click on flash (the thunder) and choose Flashmode, than choose the firmware that you have downloaded and click ok.
3) Now turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
4) After few minutes of flashing, all is done!
IMPORTANT
The process is pretty slow! DO NOT DISCONNECT your phone during the proccess! Leave it still and for it to finish the flashing process! When it is DONE, Flashtool will say Disconnect and turn on your device (not a pop-up, just a line at the bottom of the other lines of words)!!!
If the device boots normaly, it should be factory reseted and it will boot slowly. Much slowly than normal.
Congratulations! You have the lates firmware from Sony!
5. Flashing ClockWorkMod Recovery
1) Download the kernel image with integrated CWM Recovery from HERE
2) Save the boot.img to folder of your choice
3) Open Flashtool, click on the Flash (thunder) and choose Fastboot. Choose "Choose file to flash" under the DooMLoRD "side" of the opened window. Then choose the folder, that you have saved the boot.img in and then choose the .img file itself.
4) Follow the instructions. There are two posibilities - the phone will reboot itself and go into Fastboot mode without you touching it OR you must turn-off the phone, hold the volume up key and connect phone to computer.
5) The flashing will finish verry fast. Wait for it and when it is done, disconnect you phone and turn it on. When Sony logo appears, start pressing the volume down button rapidly, until it enter the recovery mode. And you're ready to go!
6. ROOT
IMPORTANT
You must ensure yourself, that you have falshed the kernel boot.img WITH the CWM Recovery!
1) Once you have flashed the kernel boot.img WITH the CWM Recovery download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: HERE
2) Save the downloaded .zip file on sdcard of device
3) Reboot into recovery and choose "Install ZIP from sdcard" and then "Choose ZIP file to install" (moving thru options is vol up / volume down keys; choosing an option is power button)
4) Choose the .zip file that you have downloaded on your sdcard and the installing should begin
5) After a while the installing should be finished you the recovery will bring you into the menu, that was just before the installation begin. You must choose "Go back" and then "Reboot"
6) The recovery will say you, that the root permisions must be fixed befor rebooting - choose ok / accept or fix (don't remeber what was the opiton really...)
7) If all is OK the phone must boot normaly ( the first time it will say "Upgrading Applications") and after that in the applications menu you must have an applicaion, named SuperSU. If you have it - Congratulations! You have rooted you phone successfully!
7. Installing BusyBox
It is highly recommended to install busybox after rooting!
You must just go to andorid play store and download the busybox installer. Once the installer is downloaded start it and choose to install busybox in /system/xbin. After the installation is done, reboot the device and you're done!
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Special thanks (and apologize for using their files) to:
DoomLoRD - CWM Kernel, CWM Kernel Flashing and Rooting / BusyBox installing guide! - Sorry for using your files man, but I think that the users deserve at least one ALL-IN-ONE tutorial! Please, forgive me!
Unknown User from other website - Bootloader Unlock / Relock / Latest Firmware flash (with some additional explanations from me and my expirience! )
nowhere you mention that unlocking loses DRM keys and relocking will not get it back - you really need to include this vital info!
Bäcker said:
nowhere you mention that unlocking loses DRM keys and relocking will not get it back - you really need to include this vital info!
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Yes, you're right. I've added the info at the begining of the post! Thanks for fast reply!
Moderators, please consider to make this thread an important one! Thank you!
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Is the only downside of missing the DRM keys the camera?? How bad does it actually get?
crxmax said:
Is the only downside of missing the DRM keys the camera?? How bad does it actually get?
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There is a topic that compares pictures with and without an unlocked BL.
The problem is if you unlock your BL and you send your phone back for repairs, chances are very big that they will refuse to repair your device.
Hence being able to re-lock it and regaining the keys is almost a must.
Thanks!! It works a lot!
Dsteppa said:
There is a topic that compares pictures with and without an unlocked BL.
The problem is if you unlock your BL and you send your phone back for repairs, chances are very big that they will refuse to repair your device.
Hence being able to re-lock it and regaining the keys is almost a must.
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Well since you unlock your BL through Sonys website they'll know If its been unlocked...regardless If you relock it.
For a guide which details unlocking bootloader, you should probably include backing up TA partition using this tool
Do it after root, before unlocking bootloader. Then if you want DRM stuff back, you can restore the TA backup using the same tool; this automatically relocks the bootloader, then flash a stock kernel (& rom if you need) & it will be in 'factory' condition
Hi, I followed the steps exactly and everything went perfect. However, I downloaded CM nightly and when i try to install it, i get an error msg that says that the nightly zip file is for zc3, while my phone is aries (which i believe is Xiomi MI2). The model number of the phone still says d5803, so I am not sure why its recognized incorrectly.
Any ideas, anyone?
@ThunderBird891 Where did you get the boot.img from under " 2) Save the boot.img to folder of your choice" of flashing cwm ?
Also, the "choose file" option in flashtool isn't there in fastboot mode. There is "select kernel to flash" but it's looking for .sin files and not .img files, am i missing something here ?
I've flashed with cm12, but i'd like a proper recovery and root.
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Hi, I followed the steps exactly and everything went perfect. However, I downloaded CM nightly and when i try to install it, i get an error msg that says that the nightly zip file is for zc3, while my phone is aries (which i believe is Xiomi MI2). The model number of the phone still says d5803, so I am not sure why its recognized incorrectly.
Any ideas, anyone?
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I believe that, by now, you got the answer to this question... Yeah, I don't know why this is happening, you won't have this issue after flashing CM12 / CM12.1 the first time since all the upgrades will be done through Cyanogen Recovery which seems to work ok for updates.
Anyway, you need to remove the first line (pretty long one, so be careful) in the updater-script. You can find the updater script in the CM12/ CM12.1 zip archive, under META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script. If you're running Windows, please, make sure you edit this script using Notepad++, not Notepad.
Hi guys, i have a problem.
I need to prepare my xperia z3 compact to be stock cause i will carry my telephone for repair my glass.
I had tried to relock the bootloader with flashtool but without success.
When i click on "BLU" button, there is the popup, i power off my z3c and then i plug the usb with the volume button down pressed. The pop up with the instructions disappear for 2 seconds and device seems connected.
But after 2 seconds apear another popup:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I've tried to plug the usb cable when i press the menu button (power button, yes?) but device remain powered off and no changement on flashtool.
What is wrong?
Another question: after (i hope) bootloader relocked, how can i restore the drm keys and how can i have a full stock device?
Thank you so much and sorry for my bad english sometimes...
EDITED:
Guys, i am so confused, my bad: i have never unlock the bootloader, so for this i can't reblock it...
So sorry guys
Hiya, when I flash using that boot.img, my phone goes into a restart loop and I have to reflash firmware to have it functional again, losing CWM in the process. Is there another .img file I should be using? I've used both this method and the command line, both causing the same issue, so it's got to be this particular image. Or does this image only work with this firmware? I am updating to 5.1.1....26.
No way to relock bootloader on 6.0 at Z3+ Ivy
Hello guys, I tried to go back to stock today. I relocked the BL using flash tool and flashed 23.5.A.1.291 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706. After that the phone stucks in the Blue-wave starting animation.
Any hints how to get this work? I also like to patch the DRM fix. When should I do that?
Edit: Never mind: Just forgot to wipe appslog in Flashtool ^^
Still Can't unlock bootloader
Hello, I've done that, but, my bootloader still says "no" in * # * # 7378423 * # * # how to solve it? Please help ...
of course,I have flashed the kitkat version like the above method.
To root your Sony X Performance phone ( I have the F8132 ) You must do this procedure till maybe in the future there is another method.
Unlock bootloader on Xperia X Performance
1) download the ADB-drivers utility here that you will need to install the drivers which enable flashmode to work on your pc. You will also need the Sony Performance X driver so your computer will connect to it properly here
2) Go here to download Android Studio Software which allows you to pen a cmd line and program the phone in flashmode. To save you lots of time and trouble, again, my instructions are much better and help you navigate to the places you need to be so this goes well. Disregard the Sony instructions because you will most likely ask yourself many questions and will not find answers.You will need to properly install the Android studio software to get it working the way you need. Upon install, check off Android SDK and Android Virtual Device. Click next. It takes a while to install. Open the software after it has been installed. It will tell you " No Android SDK found. Click next. Click next again to install the two prechecked updates which are Android SDK Platform and API25" ANdroid 7.1.1 (Nougat). Then click finished to start the install of those 2 updates. It will download files from the internet. This will take a while. Click inish when its done downloading. At the welcome window of Android Studio click on the "configure" button. Choose SDK Manager. There will be 3 tabs at the upper midline of the window. Choose the "SDK Tools" tab. Check off "Google USB Driver and Google Web Driver. Usually these drivers will not work to get your phone in fastboot mode. This is why I have instructed you to install the Flashtool-
drivers utility. Nonetheless, click on these and click on apply. Click accept the click next to download and install this update. Click finish after it has installed then click ok to close the software.
3) On your device, turn on USB debugging and turn on OEM Unlocking by going to Settings, then about phone. Go all the way down to build version and tap on it about 7 times. This will unlock Developer Options menu. To go into Developer Options once it is unlocked goto Settings, then Developer options . This menu is where you must turn on usb debugging and OEM Unlocking to proceed with the procedure.
4) After you have turned on usb debugging, turn your phone off. After its turned off, hold the volume down button while plugging the phone into your pc. Your computer should install drivers that will enable Flashmode.
5)Go here to have Sony give you the unlock code. Input your email address to get the code emailed to you with instructions. It takes just a minute to get the unlock code. DO NOT attempt
to unlock your bootloader with some other method. Odds are its a scam or virus or both and you will be screwed. Follow the steps to get the unlock code by putting in your IMEI
then you are suggested to follow my steps to unlock the bootloader. Keep the Sony page open for reference because once it is closed, you will have to redo the email process and
IMEI process again to get the same code. Youre unlock code never changes.
6) goto the file location C:\Users\PC-User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools where you will open a cmd prompt you must open a cmd prompt in only this folder to make this work. to do so , once in that specific folder
hold down your right mouse button and clock on the shift key then release the mouse button. This will open a pop up window where you can choose to " open command window here"
7) when the cmd window opens, copy and paste this "fastboot devices" directly AFTER the ">" symbol and paste it in the command line with no spaces. It should look lik this.
.........C:\Users\PC-User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices.........
8)press enter button, your computer should respond in the cmd line with something that looks like this
......CB512A697c fastboot.......
This lets you know that your phone is in the correct mode and ready to be programmed.
9) to unlock your bootloader you then copy and paste directly the cmd code Sony gives you from there website "fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0XXXXXXXXXXXX" . It will look like this C:\Users\PC-User\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xxxxxxxx... The 0xxxx's are YOUR SPECIFIC Unlock code given to you by Sony. DO NOT get this from another other website or software otherwise you will probably be infected with some kind of virus of worse on your phone or computer.
10) press enter to intiate bootloader unlock procedure
11) once bootloader unlock is successful you will see the cmd line spell out this "OKAY [ 1.165s] finished. time: 1.168s" The seconds mean nothing. You do want it to say OKAY!
12) reboot the phone and you will see an annoying warning that cant be undone, which says " your device has been unlocked and cant be trusted" No big deal but very annoying. The phone will work but you will see this everytime you reboot the phone.
13) It takes a while, several minutes, maybe 5, to have the phone bootup. When it does, you will see everything is in a weird language. You need to choose which language you want. to know which menu you must choose, just click on the very first down pointing arrow in the middle of the screen. A menu pops up and you can then choose the language you want. After choosing a language clock ok. Youre done!
Instructions to install TWRP so you can backup and restore your phone here
Thanks for the help, however I get this in the command screen
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
I do not get this phone from carrier, and have unlock bootloader allowed = yes , why would this happen to me
edit: everything is fixed now, only problem left is I'm stucked at MM
KWOKSFUNG said:
Thanks for the help, however I get this in the command screen
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
I do not get this phone from carrier, and have unlock bootloader allowed = yes , why would this happen to me
edit: everything is fixed now, only problem left is I'm stucked at MM
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Maybe try Flashtool
ontwerp said:
Maybe try Flashtool
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I've fixed this problem now
however just flashing the ftf normally wont help
u have to flash the ftf with exclude system.sin
then flash system with system.img
whoever want the system.img can just ask me
KWOKSFUNG said:
I've fixed this problem now
however just flashing the ftf normally wont help
u have to flash the ftf with exclude system.sin
then flash system with system.img
whoever want the system.img can just ask me
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Can I have your FB/line? Thankss
I don't have X performance yet but I wanna ask a quick question: Will it lose its DRM key and lose camera quality after unlocking bootloader like the older models?
loveyoulovemetn said:
Can I have your FB/line? Thankss
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PM
dont worry about flashing nougat though, flashing ftf normally will work now on updated flashtool
evildog1 said:
I don't have X performance yet but I wanna ask a quick question: Will it lose its DRM key and lose camera quality after unlocking bootloader like the older models?
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bump this question as I think the answer is "Yes, it will lose"
huangjs said:
bump this question as I think the answer is "Yes, it will lose"
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Damn then i'll wait until someone found root exploit.
evildog1 said:
Damn then i'll wait until someone found root exploit.
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I saw on gfan DRM key can be "regenerated".
However, it's not the one you had before unlocking.
But who cares as long as it will let Sony engine works.
Unlocked bootloader allowed NO!
Is there a Root trick for the Device Lock Bootloader?
I use SOFTBANK series (DOCOMO).
25.11.2017 - Update: I've just used same tutorial to unlock Z5 6653 and it was success ! Good luck to everyone!
23.09.2021 - Files shared again by request. If any questions occur - write me.
This is solution that i used to unlock found device Xperia Z5 Premium, which was locked with fingerprint, bootloader is locked and FRP (google account security) is activated.
Dear friends, as everyone here, i must say USE THIS GUIDE ON YOUR OWN RISK ! ! !
I'm not responsible for bricked devices, if your dog unplug the cable or you lost electricity durring flashing!
First i want to say HUGE thanks to @YasuHamed !!! He knows why !
*to get in flash mode: press volume down and connect device to PC; - green notification LED
*to get in Fastboot mode: press volume up and connect device to PC; - blue notification LED
DOWNLOADS:
Xperia E6853 - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Xperia E6853 - Google Drive
drive.google.com
*I'm trying to share folder with unattended access, but google asks me everytime. Usually i respond fast, but do not hesitate to PM me if you have no access.
GUIDE:
1st you need Sony flashtool and drivers, and ADB fastboot.
-Download Sony Companion to have all sony drivers.
-Download Flashtool (flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe) and install it.
-I updated Flashtool from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.2. Simply download (x10flasher.jar) and replace existing file in C:/Flashtool/.
-Next download ADB fastboot (minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4_setup.exe) and install it.
2nd i flashing another Android using Flashtool thru flash mode, for clean start of the device.
-Open Flashtool (C:/Flashtool/Flashtool.exe)
-Connect your device in flash mode.
-Click on the black XE button on the right end of the toolbar in FlashTool.
-Choose your device, choose region and customization and on the right side, bellow the picture of the phone you can see "Available Firmware:"
Here i've choose 1300-1579 Internal Promoter 32.0.A.6.170 / R2B. This is old 5.1.1 Android which allow you to get in to the phone menu itself and do the FRP Unlock.
-Click on the firmware , bellow phone picture, and download it.
-After it is downloaded, close that windows and on main window, will see in console that firmware is prapairing for flashing.
-Phone is still connected in flash mode, and flashing will start automaticly when firmware is ready.
Have patience! Prepairing and flashing took around 10 mins for my PC.
3rd Bypass FRP ( google account security lock)
-check FlashTool console if flashing status is DONE, and if it is, unplug your device and power it up.
-now download the video file ( Bypass Google Account SONY Xperia Z5 - How to Remove FRP Lock.mp4 ) and follow the steps as it is shown.
On the last step when you have to switch from GUEST to Owner user, my device just frozen on waiting screen, and after 5-6 minutes screen went disturbingly black, like it is dead and went OFF.
I power it up and voila, there was 2 steps to complete setting up of the new phone.
4. If you want you can unlock your bootloader now (if it is available by SONY) and use custom roms, root and etc.
-go to dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
-tap Service info” go to “Configuration ” go to ” Rooting Status.
-if Boot loader unlock allowed says ” Yes” then you can follow below guide. If it says NO - sorry, you can't unlock your bootloader.
-you need your IMEI number, You can check it in settings menu or dial *#06#.
-turn on OEM Unlocking and USB debugging options in Settings > Developer options. (To enable Developer options menu, go to Settings > About phone , and tap several times on Build number.)
-switch off your Sony Xperia Z5 Premium by pressing power button.
-now connect phone in fastboot mode. To do so, you must hold Volume UP and plug device to PC.
-next go to https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and finish the steps using your IMEI to get unlock KEY from Sony.
When you have the key, you will see instructions on the same site, what command you have to use in fastboot ADB. To get in Fastboot ADB:
-on your PC go to the folder (C:/adb/) where you installed minimal ADB and fastboot, hold shift + Right click, choose Open command window here.
-check if device is propperly connected. Write in CMD : fastboot devices . Your device should be listed there if it is connected in fastboot mode.
-now you have to write the command, same as on Sony site with the key: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x“your unlock code”.
example : – fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x87eb234h6212g5646
-If it says OK [time] finished , you are done well.
After bypass FRP you can flash Android 7.0, there is no problem or security issues.
I've used those guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
http://www.gogorapid.com/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-premium/
this is very well xplained tutorial.
i have book marked it and will be referencing it in future
best of luck
FRM Bypass Not Working with Nougat
YasuHamed said:
this is very well xplained tutorial.
i have book marked it and will be referencing it in future
best of luck
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Guide is awesome. Only problem now, bypassing the Google account video does not work with Nougat which is what the flashtool downloaded by default for me.
Is there any other way please?
EDIT UPDATE: I found a way with another video on YouTube. Maybe could use this one also to update your guide. It worked for me. I thank you once again for this awesome guide, helping me to reset this phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdSo5hkB7SI
KayCee-Kepz said:
Guide is awesome. Only problem now, bypassing the Google account video does not work with Nougat which is what the flashtool downloaded by default for me.
Is there any other way please?
EDIT UPDATE: I found a way with another video on YouTube. Maybe could use this one also to update your guide. It worked for me. I thank you once again for this awesome guide, helping me to reset this phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdSo5hkB7SI
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Not working
I bought a phone that was damaged and I repaired it. It has the google frp lock all the guides so far dont work. It is on android 7 and I am stumped how to get passed this can you help?
mintminty59 said:
I bought a phone that was damaged and I repaired it. It has the google frp lock all the guides so far dont work. It is on android 7 and I am stumped how to get passed this can you help?
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Read 2nd step in instructions! First of all you have to downgrade the Android version !
thanks for bootloader unlocking method. For frp bypass you can follow this guide ~ http://www.frpghost.com/2017/03/sony-xperia-frp-unlock.html
My bootloader cannot be unlocked via Sony as my rooting status says NO. (Phone has Android 7.1.1) so even with your instructions I cannot root the phone and or downgrade to Android v7.0. Is this correct?
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grosseader said:
25.11.2017 - Update: I've just used same tutorial to unlock Z5 6653 and is was success ! Good luck to everyone!
This is solution that i used to unlock found device Xperia Z5 Premium, which was locked with fingerprint, bootloader is locked and FRP (google account security) is activated.
Dear friends, as everyone here, i must say USE THIS GUIDE ON YOUR OWN RISK ! ! !
I'm not responsible for bricked devices, if your dog unplug the cable or you lost electricity durring flashing!
First i want to say HUGE thanks to @YasuHamed !!! He knows why !
*to get in flash mode: press volume down and connect device to PC; - green notification LED
*to get in Fastboot mode: press volume up and connect device to PC; - blue notification LED
DOWNLOADS:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByQNHZjTS8SNWDdDTkpCUDFfSGM
GUIDE:
1st you need Sony flashtool and drivers, and ADB fastboot.
-Download Sony Companion to have all sony drivers.
-Download Flashtool (flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe) and install it.
-I updated Flashtool from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.2. Simply download (x10flasher.jar) and replace existing file in C:/Flashtool/.
-Next download ADB fastboot (minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4_setup.exe) and install it.
2nd i flashing another Android using Flashtool thru flash mode, for clean start of the device.
-Open Flashtool (C:/Flashtool/Flashtool.exe)
-Connect your device in flash mode.
-Click on the black XE button on the right end of the toolbar in FlashTool.
-Choose your device, choose region and customization and on the right side, bellow the picture of the phone you can see "Available Firmware:"
Here i've choose 1300-1579 Internal Promoter 32.0.A.6.170 / R2B. This is old 5.1.1 Android which allow you to get in to the phone menu itself and do the FRP Unlock.
-Click on the firmware , bellow phone picture, and download it.
-After it is downloaded, close that windows and on main window, will see in console that firmware is prapairing for flashing.
-Phone is still connected in flash mode, and flashing will start automaticly when firmware is ready.
Have patience! Prepairing and flashing took around 10 mins for my PC.
3rd Bypass FRP ( google account security lock)
-check FlashTool console if flashing status is DONE, and if it is, unplug your device and power it up.
-now download the video file ( Bypass Google Account SONY Xperia Z5 - How to Remove FRP Lock.mp4 ) and follow the steps as it is shown.
On the last step when you have to switch from GUEST to Owner user, my device just frozen on waiting screen, and after 5-6 minutes screen went disturbingly black, like it is dead and went OFF.
I power it up and voila, there was 2 steps to complete setting up of the new phone.
4. If you want you can unlock your bootloader now (if it is available by SONY) and use custom roms, root and etc.
-go to dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
-tap Service info” go to “Configuration ” go to ” Rooting Status.
-if Boot loader unlock allowed says ” Yes” then you can follow below guide. If it says NO - sorry, you can't unlock your bootloader.
-you need your IMEI number, You can check it in settings menu or dial *#06#.
-turn on OEM Unlocking and USB debugging options in Settings > Developer options. (To enable Developer options menu, go to Settings > About phone , and tap several times on Build number.)
-switch off your Sony Xperia Z5 Premium by pressing power button.
-now connect phone in fastboot mode. To do so, you must hold Volume UP and plug device to PC.
-next go to https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and finish the steps using your IMEI to get unlock KEY from Sony.
When you have the key, you will see instructions on the same site, what command you have to use in fastboot ADB. To get in Fastboot ADB:
-on your PC go to the folder (C:/adb/) where you installed minimal ADB and fastboot, hold shift + Right click, choose Open command window here.
-check if device is propperly connected. Write in CMD : fastboot devices . Your device should be listed there if it is connected in fastboot mode.
-now you have to write the command, same as on Sony site with the key: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x“your unlock code”.
example : – fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x87eb234h6212g5646
-If it says OK [time] finished , you are done well.
After bypass FRP you can flash Android 7.0, there is no problem or security issues.
I've used those guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmaK1bfiaTo
http://www.gogorapid.com/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-premium/
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My bootloader cannot be unlocked via Sony as my rooting status says NO. (Phone has Android 7.1.1) so even with your instructions I cannot root the phone and or downgrade to Android v7.0. Is this correct?
xectis said:
My bootloader cannot be unlocked via Sony as my rooting status says NO. (Phone has Android 7.1.1) so even with your instructions I cannot root the phone and or downgrade to Android v7.0. Is this correct?
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You should be able to flash OE rom and downgrade using 2nd step!
What you want to to ? Bypass FRP ? root? or ?
4. If you want you can unlock your bootloader now (if it is available by SONY) and use custom roms, root and etc.
-go to dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
-tap Service info” go to “Configuration ” go to ” Rooting Status.
-if Boot loader unlock allowed says ” Yes” then you can follow below guide. If it says NO - sorry, you can't unlock your bootloader.
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This is what I don't get it, my Z5P says NO in bootloader, so even so, can I do this process to unlock? or definitely i can't unlock it in any way
I haven't started the process yet, because first I would like to know if I can still unlock it with this process even if it says no in the configuration menu.... I'm still on 7.1