Does anybody know if this phone bootloader is unlockable?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Thank you very much!
It becomes more interesting to me, I am looking for something to improve my Samsung Note 3 without ruining my pockets, and this Sony is one of the best candidates
EDIT: Well, what I see on Sony web is the XA1 and XA Ultra, not the XA1 Ultra.
But, maybe XA1 and XA1 Ultra have same bootloader?
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It should work even you take XA1. That is why they need IMEI number to sort out. I just download the kernel source and need some info to build custom recovery. I successfully build kernel.
Sorry, but I don't understand you very well.
Do you mean : 1. We can take XA1 method for XA1 Ultra?
2. Do you have a XA1 or XA1 Ultra, and you have downloaded the kernel sources, so you can build a custom recovery?
This would be a great news for me... even if I don't get the phone yet.
I mean you can choose xa1 from the list and continue the process/ steps to unlock the bootloader. I ordered XA1 ultra and waiting for shipping. Regarding to kernel yes.. I downloaded the kernel source and build a kernel .. I am going to build TWRP recovery. But to do that I need some information etc to start working with custom recovery.
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After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
Probably yes. I need to fix a small issue first. I am going to open a thread with a quide and ROM.
Would unlocking the bootloader have any impact on the phone such as high image noise/poor image quality?
If not, what are the negatives of unlocking the bootloader?
Previously on my old Xperia Z2, unlocking the bootloader removes image enhancements and introduces noise in the camera...
If not, what are the negatives of unlocking the bootloader?
Previously on my old Xperia Z2, unlocking the bootloader removes image enhancements and introduces noise in the camera...
I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
Yes, use XA1, no issue. We all did the same. Root and recovery is working without any problem.
Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?
The only way to update is by using flashtool to manually update. However, you will need to root once again after updating using the same method as before.
Also, to update via flash tool, you will need to get hold of the FTF file to update.
What do you mean? There is no update at this time. Flash by going to the beginning of the thread and follow the instructions.
Sent from my Xperia XA1 Ultra using XDA Labs
no this is bs I cannot use xa1 instructions to unlock my xa1 ultra its not the same I got error while unlocking the bootloader
FAILED <remote: Command not allowerd>
finished . total time: -0.000s
FAILED <remote: Command not allowerd>
finished . total time: -0.000s
Same here. Is yours by any chance also a Canadian unit? Perhaps they're being inexplicably locked here. (Mine is from Wind/Freedom, and the service menu lists the bootloader as not allowed to be unlocked)
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