Import one. There sure will be unlocked ones available.now i'm not so keen to buy the XZ, since it will never be unlocked...
what should i do...
Import one. There sure will be unlocked ones available.now i'm not so keen to buy the XZ, since it will never be unlocked...
what should i do...
Theres probably your reason. NTT DoCoMo. Carrier-implied lock. As always, buy free devices and stay away from carrier-subsidized and branded phones.
i'm wondering the german user manual says nothing about the led and message information only about charging status
I am new to Sony phones but experienced on HTC. Does Sony use S-ON/S-OFF like HTC does or is a rooted Xperia Z simply just s-off? I´m thinking of getting one onstead of my One X
Mixed thing, I believe, as sony uses different concepts. S-ON/S-OFF prevents flashing stuff using a custom recovery, correct?
On an unlocked device, you can flash any compatible kernel and recovery and also natively boot them. An unlocked bootloader means full and unlimited access to the device.
I have read within the 1st thread :
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.
I am in the case which says NO !
So, and if I well understood, it will not be possible to Unlock Bootloader so :
- Impossible to have Root ?
- Impossible to flash Custom ROM (when they will come) ?
- Locked, Locked for ever or possible (on day) by using another way ?
Sorry for noob question, but I am new on Sony devices (used to play with the HTC before (DHD, HD2, then Evo3D).
DoomLoRD means it's not possible at this time. But it's usually just a matter of time until a hole is found where root can be introduced through.(1) not impossible... but u will have to wait for a new exploit or an exploit which works...
You won't be able to run AOSP, CM and AOKP as these depend on a custom kernel which you cannot run with a locked bootloader. But modified, slimmed down ROMs based on stock Sony firmware respectively stock Sony kernel, this will be possible as soon as root is established without unlock.(2) depends on (1) they will start arriving soon... CM10.1 is close to release...
Recognized Elite Developer legend Entropy512 said, bootloader security on Sony devices is quite tight, meaning devices which are not officially unlockable might never be unlocked. Never say never, of course, but quite unlikely in the long run and ranging from very unlikely to definitely not in the next couple weeks.(3) LOCKED for every possible... unless there is some way to unlock bootloader (test-point way in 2011 devices but was later not available for 2012 devices, etc)
unless there is some way to unlock bootloader (test-point way in 2011 devices but was later not available for 2012 devices, etc)
Hi guys,
I just received my xperia z and I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the device. Only after that I read this thread and I was a bit disappointed by loosing BE2 !
But I made some tests and the music ID (not trackID) still works (download completed OK) and the bravia engine seems to be OK (there is a difference with ON/OFF), do you think this is possible ??? A way to double check if DRM are still present on my device ?
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. 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.
DRM keys WILL be lost forever
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.
older Xperia devices sometimes got issues after unlock of bootloader (BRICK after FOTA update) - you have been warned
if u unlock bootloader DRM is surely lost...
also u should have read the thread first... i had clearly mentioned:
Hey doom, seems Sony has changed with the Z. I'm still not sure how reliable those feedbacks are by certain users, but those reports (as the one right above this post) suggest BE2 sticks after unlocking and music id/cover download within Walkman app also continues to work. I'll keep an eye on topics covering that.
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.
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.
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.
Maybe i've some other drivers installed... but when i boot my XZ in fastboot (holding vol+ and plugging usb) nothing happens (i only hear windows sound of some peripherial attached).
So probably i didn't installed the right drivers.
Is there any way to move from where I'm stucked?
Thanks for helping.
EDIT
I can see the S1Boot Fastboot driver (whit the yellow tringle) in Resources Manager but cannot update the driver even pointing to the USB_DRIVERS folder.
Any suggestion? (I'm running WIN8 64bit)
shutdown -o -r -t 0
bcdedit -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON
bcdedit -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF
I really suggest to author of this topic to ADD INFO ON HOW TO BACKUP TA if you ever want to go back to LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
Not, like me, having read this topic, I just unlocked everything without backing up DRM keys and what not. So, thanks f****g alot ^^