How to unlock my Sony Xperia bootloader? Now it’s easier, fast and reliable. There are many reasons for unlock the android devices bootloader. Install a custom kernel, some recovery are major uses. Now Sony mobile offer easily unlocks the bootloader. Using this method, you can unlock any Sony device bootloader. However there are some limitations for instance we can’t unlock all the devices.
This method will wipe the DRM keys. After that some of the Sony’s pre-installed apps can’t run, but you can again download them Google play store. In-addition to that, after unlock the bootloader, you will not receive firmware over the air update (FOTA) notifications.
There are bootloader re-locking method, but now Sony mobile some service center use advance method for identifying the unlocked bootloaders. So keep it in your mind.
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Sony Xperia Bootloader Unlock
Hi, This is a guide to unlock bootloader Sony Xperia Devices. It is an easy and safe guide to unlock bootloader Xperia Devices. If you want to root your phone or use custom recovery like CWM and TWRP recovery on your Sony Xperia Devices, then you must be unlock your Sony Xperia bootloader. Preparation of unlock bootloader Sony Xperia Devices. So here we are going to discuss how to Unlock bootloader of Sony Devices. Before unlocking Sony Xperia Z bootloader, make sure that it is on software build 14.2.A.0.290 (Android 4.3) or later. In earlier versions, it may cause the camera to stop functioning after unlocking the bootloader.
Sony Xperia Bootloader Unlock Tutorial. Sony just like many other manufacturers has there own Bootloader Unlock program. This program is designed for Developers but can be used by anyone to get greater control over there Android device. In most cases unlocking the bootloader on your Sony Xperia device will void the warranty. For years many people thought that if you had a SIM locked Xperia phone, you would never able to unlock the bootloader even after you get it SIM unlocked, the Bootloader Unlocked Allowed will still remain 'No'. You would have to buy an factory network unlocked phone instead.
Unlocking bootloader voids the warranty. If your device bricked or damage by following this tutorial, I can’t claim its damages. This method wipe all the user data, make sure that you have a latest backup.
Requirements.
- Charge the battery minimum 40%.
- Backup and sync internal memory including contacts. (backup with root| backup without root)
- Install adb drivers. (Guide in here)
Sony Xperia Unlock Screen Pin
Check the bootloader unlockable.
- First you have to make sure that, your device bootloader can unlock. Some device it’s impossible.
- On your phone dial *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
- Now you can see the service menu, tap “Service info>Configuration>Rooting Status”.
- Check its “Bootloader unlock allowed” mention “Yes”. If it Yes, you can continue this process, if it says No or there’s no anything, you can’t unlock your Xperia device bootloader.
How to unlock Sony Xperia bootloader [Android].
- Extract the downloaded zip file to the desktop.
- Dial *#06# and write that IMEI number in a text file.
- On your phone, enable “USB debugging” (Settings>Developer option or “Settings>Application>Development).
- Now we have to boot into the fastboot mode. Open the fastboot folder.
- Press and hold the “Shift” key on your computer keyboard an at the same time right click inside the fastboot+adb folder.
- Now you can see the Windows context menu. Click its “Open command window here” option.
- Type following command line and hit the enter key.
- Now your device automatically reboots.
- After bootloader mode enable, you device LED turn to “Blue” color.
- When the phone boot into the fastboot mode, type following command line.
- Now you can see your Xperia device serial number.
- If you can’t see your serial number or it doesn’t respond install the “Android SDK”.
- Now type following command line and press enter key.
- Now Windows command window displays following type or similar responds.
- Go to the Sony bootloader unlocking website in here.
- Click “Yes- I’m sure” button.
- Tick “Legal terms” check boxes and click “I accept”
- Now you’re in the “Create unlock boot loader key request” page.
- Type in your device IMEI number, email address and your name.
- To generate the bootloader unlocking key press “Submit” button.
- Now you can see your Sony Xperia bootloader unlocking key.
- Copy it in a text file.
- Again go to the open Windows command window.
- Paste following command line and replace its “KEY” with the key that you generated in bootloader unlocking site.
- To unlock the bootloader, press the enter key.
- Congratulation, you just unlocked the Sony Xperia device bootloader.
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