Help regarding knowing my device in current state - Sony Xperia XZ2 Questions & Answers

I bought a used xz2 and I just found out that it was running stock aosp pie build with no of Sony's apps. I restarted it and I got a boot message that my device can't be checked for software corruption, please lock boatloader. After boot up, I checked oem unlocking in developer setting and it wasn't there at all.
What I need to know is :
Is the boatloader unlocked?
Are DRM keys lost?
What firmware I'm on ? Is it the Google's beta pie ( which the owner told me) or is it custom firmware?
Thanks

ASMstudent said:
I bought a used xz2 and I just found out that it was running stock aosp pie build with no of Sony's apps. I restarted it and I got a boot message that my device can't be checked for software corruption, please lock boatloader. After boot up, I checked oem unlocking in developer setting and it wasn't there at all.
What I need to know is :
Is the boatloader unlocked?
Are DRM keys lost?
What firmware I'm on ? Is it the Google's beta pie ( which the owner told me) or is it custom firmware?
Thanks
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Connect with the Sony companion firmware in the download mode
Green LED

MartinX3 said:
Connect with the Sony companion firmware in the download mode
Green LED
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It'll be a week until I get home and I'll check it as soon as I get there.
Sent from my Xperia XZ2 Dual (AOSP) using Tapatalk

MartinX3 said:
Connect with the Sony companion firmware in the download mode
Green LED
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I flashed latest stock firmware and on boot up it asked for the previous pin/google account. I tried the one I had on the aosp rom but it wasn't right. I tried to contact the seller but he isn't replying. I tried booting up twrp and it did work ( I believe that this means that the boatloader is unlocked). now, I believe that I can no longer use the device unless I flash a custom rom ?
or is there a way to bypass the FRP ?

ASMstudent said:
I flashed latest stock firmware and on boot up it asked for the previous pin/google account. I tried the one I had on the aosp rom but it wasn't right. I tried to contact the seller but he isn't replying. I tried booting up twrp and it did work ( I believe that this means that the boatloader is unlocked). now, I believe that I can no longer use the device unless I flash a custom rom ?
or is there a way to bypass the FRP ?
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Unfortunately the previous stock rom user needs to unlock it.

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I just damaged my new XZ

First I unlocked bootloader with DoomLord method. Then did root. Then for same stupid reason I decided to relock it with flashtool for ZX beta2 and it didn't booted. It vibrates when i push the power button, but nothing appears on the display. Then I did the unlock and root procedure with fastboot on SDK and the phone responded to be connected and commands succeeded but nothing appeared on the display. Please anybody help. What I need to do? Fastboot seems to work. When i plug in to charge the red led does not stay on - it blinks
Can you flash a firmware with flashtools?
Do you have enough battery?
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I tried and get error - Cannot delete D:\Flashtool\ . \firmwares\prepared\system.sin
Cannot open bundle.Flash operation canceled
Opening device forR/W
Reading device information
Unable to read from phone after having opened it
trying to continue anyway
Start flashing
Processing loader
Checking header
Ending flash session
Error in processHeader : 6 : The handle is invalid
Error flashing aborted
Close flashtool. Then download and install EMMA (official Flash Tool for Xperia devices) from Sony (https://www.google.ch/#hl=de&safe=o...le+emma+download&oq=sony+mobile+emma+download) and reflash your device with it.
Pay close attention to the instructions on the download page as you need to copy a couple files around before it works.
You need to boot to bootloader mode to flash. This achieved by totally turning off the device and holding VolDown only (not power) while connecting it to your pc.
schaggo said:
Close flashtool. Then download and install EMMA (official Flash Tool for Xperia devices) from Sony (https://www.google.ch/#hl=de&safe=o...le+emma+download&oq=sony+mobile+emma+download) and reflash your device with it.
Pay close attention to the instructions on the download page as you need to copy a couple files around before it works.
You need to boot to bootloader mode to flash. This achieved by totally turning off the device and holding VolDown only (not power) while connecting it to your pc.
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I downloaded Emma but i cannot register. The say I have to receive an email
petetoto said:
I downloaded Emma but i cannot register. The say I have to receive an email
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Pay close attention to the instructions on the download page as you need to copy a couple files around before it works.
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Now I succeeded to connect phone to EMMA but it says locked phone. As I used relock option on Flashtool beta2 now how can i unlock it again? I tried DoomLord method and it gives me error write 'boot' failed. I did also the unlock process from Sony mobile provided and in the command window it says 'okay finished' but bootloader is stil locked
Excellent so far, helps narrowing down the problem.
EMMA only flashes unlocked devices, I figured you are unlocked so I recommended EMMA.
If you're locked, simply get Sony PC Companion and do a "repair" with it. Run PC Companion, boot up the phone, connect it, once PC Companion says connected click "Update firmware" or so. It should then say you're on latest firmware already and asks if you want to perform a "repair". Do so.
Just reread your post. Your device isn't booting, then of course the above doesn't work. You may try, I believe PCC also works with a device in flashmode.
However, you may also download SUS http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/ and try with that. Its the counterpart of EMMA for locked devices.
Shut down your device (hold VolUp and Power for about 15 seconds, the device should vibrate 3 times in a row). Start SUS, select XZ and when it tells you to, connect your device holding VolDown ONLY. It should then do it's thing.
petetoto said:
First I unlocked bootloader with DoomLord method. Then did root. Then for same stupid reason I decided to relock it with flashtool for ZX beta2 and it didn't booted. It vibrates when i push the power button, but nothing appears on the display. Then I did the unlock and root procedure with fastboot on SDK and the phone responded to be connected and commands succeeded but nothing appeared on the display. Please anybody help. What I need to do? Fastboot seems to work. When i plug in to charge the red led does not stay on - it blinks
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eek, precisely why i'm too scared to root my XZ.
I've never rooted before and am afraid i'll brick it!
AW: I just damaged my new XZ
samxool said:
eek, precisely why i'm too scared to root my XZ.
I've never rooted before and am afraid i'll brick it!
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The unlocking and rooting part is not that scary as long as you have no power outage
The problem here was the relocking of the bootloader, there is no known way for that, yet.
I got my phone back thanks to schaggo .
SUS preinstalled it which means that it had been properly locked with Flashtool beta2.
But then no way to unlock again as I tried both ways known here as EMMA asked me to do.
I've rooted my previous X10i and my chieneese tablet wm8650, installed custom ROMs many times
but when I saw the black screen on my brand new XZ I just freezed, couldn't make my brain working.
Now curious about the BE - is it lost with the first unlock or it's back now?
There were some demo videos and music which are gone now and maybe this means BE is no longer working.
I wonder if there's a way to port back BE as FeraVolt did for one of his ROMs
So is your phone locked now?
Aerys said:
So is your phone locked now?
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Locked! Stock! With all the Sim Blaaa in it! Just the ' BE - videos' are missing!
petetoto said:
Locked! Stock! With all the Sim Blaaa in it! Just the ' BE - videos' are missing!
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oh darling, I found the way of relocking after 3 weeks of desperate waiting! thank you! thank you! thank you!
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
any way, I'll try to relock my XZ as your instruction. thank you again and again...
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orc.x.lei said:
oh darling, I found the way of relocking after 3 weeks of desperate waiting! thank you! thank you! thank you!
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
any way, I'll try to relock my XZ as your instruction. thank you again and again...
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oh, could you tell me how you did relocking?...
orc.x.lei said:
oh darling, I found the way of relocking after 3 weeks of desperate waiting! thank you! thank you! thank you!
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
any way, I'll try to relock my XZ as your instruction. thank you again and again...
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oh, could you tell me how you did relocking?...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
And carefully read the whole thread - if you relock you won't bring back Bravia Engine also you can wait untill all the bugs are fixed
AW: I just damaged my new XZ
petetoto said:
Now curious about the BE - is it lost with the first unlock or it's back now?
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Yes, its lost with the initial unlocking of the bootloader. Maybe it will be ported, maybe not, no way to know at this time.
I still miss an information: yours is locked now, ok, but could it be unlocked again (unlock allowed:yes vs. unlockballowed:no)?
orc.x.lei said:
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
oh, could you tell me how you did relocking?...
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He already lost BE, DRM and stuff, why limit one self to the less convenient dealing with locked bootloader when an unlocked device offers more flexibility and ease of flashing?
Flashtool for Z beta 2, replace x10thingblah.jar (search flashtool thread), hit relock button, reflash stock with PC Companion/SUS/Flashtool, done.
schaggo said:
Yes, its lost with the initial unlocking of the bootloader. Maybe it will be ported, maybe not, no way to know at this time.
I still miss an information: yours is locked now, ok, but could it be unlocked again (unlock allowed:yes vs. unlockballowed:no)?
He already lost BE, DRM and stuff, why limit one self to the less convenient dealing with locked bootloader when an unlocked device offers more flexibility and ease of flashing?
Flashtool for Z beta 2, replace x10thingblah.jar (search flashtool thread), hit relock button, reflash stock with PC Companion/SUS/Flashtool, done.
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I have rooting status : unknown
This was said to be a bug - already fixed I think
I haven't tried unlocking again because I'm not sure that yesterday's death of my phone is caused by the relocking
I'm gonna wait and stay on stock for a while to see if this phone works without any problems.
About the BE2 I really don't know what to think : I did some screenshot with XZ on/off and there's no difference.
Then did the same with X10i (FeraLab' s ROM with BE ported) and again didn't find a difference between all of the screenshots including XZ'
Maybe it doesn't work on your X10 either. On my Z, I can make out a difference, especially with the provided stock images, which are VERY colourful on purpose I suppose, to demonstrate the oversaturation of colours BE2 produces
But I may ask again:
1. you reflashed your phone with SUS or Flashtool
2. after the flash you did not root or try to unlock again
3. when checking now (fully stock) your unlock status is "unknown"?
I ask, because root with locked bootloaders also makes the status unknown.
ive got my phone stuck on the sony sign instaling a custom unlocked bootoader rom when my phone has locked boot loader any help atall
i had root and everything was working but after install it said to fix permissions when they were fixed i rebooted but its stuck on sony sign.
any help would be gratful.
do i need emma flash tool ? still waiting for the email so i can use it
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Maybe it doesn't work on your X10 either. On my Z, I can make out a difference, especially with the provided stock images, which are VERY colourful on purpose I suppose, to demonstrate the oversaturation of colours BE2 produces
But I may ask again:
1. you reflashed your phone with SUS or Flashtool
2. after the flash you did not root or try to unlock again
3. when checking now (fully stock) your unlock status is "unknown"?
I ask, because root with locked bootloaders also makes the status unknown.
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I tried many ways, including restoring everyting with PCC, fully original stock without root, without unlock, but it still says "unknown".
Again, unlock with flashtool 2beta, OK says "unlocked yes". and relock again, "unknown", and unlock again, "yes", switching freely...
Whatever I do, BE2 is dead, forever.
Somehow there is only one thing for now, with the fake relock "unknown", PCC or US or even OTA can accept device updating or restoring.
So to get BE2 back or get "locked" status, we'd wait for devolpers to work out something.
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schaggo said:
Maybe it doesn't work on your X10 either. On my Z, I can make out a difference, especially with the provided stock images, which are VERY colourful on purpose I suppose, to demonstrate the oversaturation of colours BE2 produces
But I may ask again:
1. you reflashed your phone with SUS or Flashtool
2. after the flash you did not root or try to unlock again
3. when checking now (fully stock) your unlock status is "unknown"?
I ask, because root with locked bootloaders also makes the status unknown.
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The Japanese devoloper way of locked root will make the status "unlock not allowed", whether device locked or unloced, which is just false information, don't worry.

Help bootloader unlock allowed (no)

Hy friends iam new user at sony xperia device i buy a old xperia z (c6603) when i returned at home i do some search about flash custum rom and openning the bootloader when i tap a code in dealer *#.... I show the statut (bootloader unlock allowed (no)...
My question is can i open the bootloader..can i install custom rom with locked bootloader and root my device
znayver said:
Hy friends iam new user at sony xperia device i buy a old xperia z (c6603) when i returned at home i do some search about flash custum rom and openning the bootloader when i tap a code in dealer *#.... I show the statut (bootloader unlock allowed (no)...
My question is can i open the bootloader..can i install custom rom with locked bootloader and root my device
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NO. You can't unlock your bootloader if 'unlock bootloader allowed = no'
Since you cannot unlock bootloader, therefore you cannot flash custom ROM on your phone.
Rooting phone do not always need bootloader to be unlocked. There will be some ways available to root your phone with LB.
Also there will be some ROMs available that can be flashed over LB. But they'll be based on stock and will not have more features rather than stock features.
You just need to search here on XDA
I suggest you not to flash any ROM on LB. You'll eventually get bootloops and maybe hard brick.
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
NO. You can't unlock your bootloader if 'unlock bootloader allowed = no'
Since you cannot unlock bootloader, therefore you cannot flash custom ROM on your phone.
Rooting phone do not always need bootloader to be unlocked. There will be some ways available to root your phone with LB.
Also there will be some ROMs available that can be flashed over LB. But they'll be based on stock and will not have more features rather than stock features.
You just need to search here on XDA
I suggest you not to flash any ROM on LB. You'll eventually get bootloops and maybe hard brick.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tnx a lot my friend can a repair shop change the statut from no to yes????can some on in the futur solve this issus??
znayver said:
Tnx a lot my friend can a repair shop change the statut from no to yes????can some on in the futur solve this issus??
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Nope! As much as I know, you cannot change status from 'no to yes' rather than changing your motherboard to do so. It'll cost you more than you buyed it.
It is related to TA Partition. And EVERY phone has its unique TA. So no one can change its status. Flashing other phones TA to your phone will brick your device.
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
Nope! As much as I know, you cannot change status from 'no to yes' rather than changing your motherboard to do so. It'll cost you more than you buyed it.
It is related to TA Partition. And EVERY phone has its unique TA. So no one can change its status. Flashing other phones TA to your phone will brick your device.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tnnnnx my friend for your great answer...tell me can i flash any stock rom?i have c 6603 (oronge)
znayver said:
Tnnnnx my friend for your great answer...tell me can i flash any stock rom?i have c 6603 (oronge)
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Have a look;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development
UB = Unlocked Bootloader
LB = Locked Bootloader
You can only flash ROMs with LB label.
Choose wisely Flash correctly.
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
Have a look;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development
UB = Unlocked Bootloader
LB = Locked Bootloader
You can only flash ROMs with LB label.
Choose wisely Flash correctly.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tnx my dear but i tell you if i can flash official stock rom any stock rom because i wanna flash the official rom of(morroco) note:when i turn on my phone the logo of (oronge) appear...
Update:i noticed that when i buy my phone the bootloared statut is allowed:yes but when i update via ota to lollipop the BL come allowed (no) where are the probleme
Edit2 :My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!
znayver said:
Tnx my dear but i tell you if i can flash official stock rom any stock rom because i wanna flash the official rom of(morroco) note:when i turn on my phone the logo of (oronge) appear...
Update:i noticed that when i buy my phone the bootloared statut is allowed:yes but when i update via ota to lollipop the BL come allowed (no) where are the probleme
Edit2 :My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!My phone is Unlock Allowed:NO but i can use every sim on my phone and it's work fine!
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In such case you need to roll back to your previous android version. I don't think you could unlock your bootloader. But if you are telling it was 'yes' before, then you should try.
No matter your phone works with every sim or not. TA Partition contains DRM keys as well as many other things related to network, warranty, services which get erased after unlocking bootloader.
hitman-xda said:
In such case you need to roll back to your previous android version. I don't think you could unlock your bootloader. But if you are telling it was 'yes' before, then you should try.
No matter your phone works with every sim or not. TA Partition contains DRM keys as well as many other things related to network, warranty, services which get erased after unlocking bootloader.
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Iam sad now so can i flash any stock rom i tell stock rom (iam at oronge now 5,0,2)??
znayver said:
Iam sad now so can i flash any stock rom i tell stock rom (iam at oronge now 5,0,2)??
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Yes you can flash any stock ROM through flashtool. You just need to download appropriate firmware (.ftf)
Even you could update your phone through PC Companion. The latest version is 5.1.1 Available.
BTW why are you trying to flash stock ROM? Are you using any custom ROM already?
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
Yes you can flash any stock ROM through flashtool. You just need to download appropriate firmware (.ftf)
Even you could update your phone through PC Companion. The latest version is 5.1.1 Available.
BTW why are you trying to flash stock ROM? Are you using any custom ROM already?
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Tttnxx very muuuch mrs hitman..so no i dont use any custom rom i have oronge stock rom i dont like the logo of oronge when i turn on my xperia...tell me can i install mod ??????
znayver said:
Tttnxx very muuuch mrs hitman..so no i dont use any custom rom i have oronge stock rom i dont like the logo of oronge when i turn on my xperia...tell me can i install mod ??????
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You mean bootscreen, right?
Just because of bootscreen are you going to change the entire ROM?
You could change bootscreen manually. Your phone just need to be rooted to do so. To root your phone use kingroot app. If your lucky enough, your phone will be rooted.
There are tons of bootscreens available. Just pick one and place it in /system/media (don't forget to backup old one) with -rw--r--r permissions and Bingo! You have changed your bootscreen.
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
You mean bootscreen, right?
Just because of bootscreen are you going to change the entire ROM?
You could change bootscreen manually. Your phone just need to be rooted to do so. To root your phone use kingroot app. If your lucky enough, your phone will be rooted.
There are tons of bootscreens available. Just pick one and place it in /system/media (don't forget to backup old one) with -rw--r--r permissions and Bingo! You have changed your bootscreen.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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tnxxxxxxx my dear tnx for your great help and give me your time
How can i do root to the same phone
How can i do root to the same phone wite same state
hitman-xda said:
no. You can't unlock your bootloader if 'unlock bootloader allowed = no'
since you cannot unlock bootloader, therefore you cannot flash custom rom on your phone.
Rooting phone do not always need bootloader to be unlocked. There will be some ways available to root your phone with lb.
Also there will be some roms available that can be flashed over lb. But they'll be based on stock and will not have more features rather than stock features.
You just need to search here on xda
i suggest you not to flash any rom on lb. You'll eventually get bootloops and maybe hard brick.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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kingroot app NOT WORK FOR ME
SALEMI ALA said:
How can i do root to the same phone wite same state
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kingroot app NOT WORK FOR ME
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Try the same app several times. It usually does not succeed in first attempt. It you fail each time, try kingo root with windows software.
hitman-xda said:
Try the same app several times. It usually does not succeed in first attempt. It you fail each time, try kingo root with windows software.
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i try soo many times with tow mithod and no hope... :crying: :crying:
SALEMI ALA said:
i try soo many times with tow mithod and no hope... :crying: :crying:
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Well, that's strange.
Give me your system details (Android version, bootloader status, kernel version, build number etc.) I'll examine it and give you right the method.
PS: Even carrier state wheatear it's locked/unlocked
i think this img have all what you
hitman-xda said:
Well, that's strange.
Give me your system details (Android version, bootloader status, kernel version, build number etc.) I'll examine it and give you right the method.
PS: Even carrier state wheatear it's locked/unlocked
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SALEMI ALA said:
i think this img have all what you
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Dude, your on latest android version. There isn't any exploit available to root ver 5.1.1
You either need to wait until anyone makes an exploit for your phone or you need downgrade your phone and root it.
There is a pre-rooted firmware available for lollipop But it works only if phone has 5.0.2 .
Unfortunately your phone has 5.1.1 that means you still need to downgrade your phone and flash pre-rooted 5.1.1
Also, your bootloader can't be unlocked. So you need to flash ROM accordingly. Don't ever flash ROM that are meant for unlocked bootloader.
Regards,
hitman-xda
when someone makes an exploit for my phone and root 5.1.1 . i steel need to unlock the boot loader ?

Can I restore the camera normally work after flash FTF?

I had tried to unlock the phone,
myXperia Theft Protection (MXTP) made my phone cannot unlock again and stay in unlock unknow status and caanot root & use TWRP...
Therefore I just want to use my phone in unroot status, but I found that the camera cannot normal work, it is not clear to shot the text.
Can I restore the camera normally work after flash stock rom FTF? :crying:
I tried this but still have above problem... 1294-9654: Hong Kong - Customized HK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161
Info
smallerstone said:
I had tried to unlock the phone,
myXperia Theft Protection (MXTP) made my phone cannot unlock again and stay in unlock unknow status and caanot root & use TWRP...
Therefore I just want to use my phone in unroot status, but I found that the camera cannot normal work, it is not clear to shot the text.
Can I restore the camera normally work after flash stock rom FTF? :crying:
I tried this but still have above problem... 1294-9654: Hong Kong - Customized HK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161
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wht did u do so far exactly?
by relock the bootloader and flashing stock rom everything should work normally
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Eff, I can't post links. Open youtube and find my vid: "sony xperia z3+ camera focus bug #xda"
I think that's what he's talking about.
Same-shi...
Stock via Flashtool, Companion repair, clear camera cache -- doesn't help.
zotac55 said:
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Eff, I can't post links. Open youtube and find my vid: "sony xperia z3+ camera focus bug #xda"
I think that's what he's talking about.
Same-shi...
Stock via Flashtool, Companion repair, clear camera cache -- doesn't help.
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Hey! I have exactly the same problem... Is your bootloader unlocked?
xiaq said:
Hey! I have exactly the same problem... Is your bootloader unlocked?
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"Rooting status: Unknown." Noting else.
Seems like there's no fix for it. Same problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/help/rooting-status-uknown-t3160932
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smallerstone said:
Need wait for an OTA update that fixes this issue?!!
Oh no, that mean nothing can do if activated the MyXperia security in unlocked Z3 plus?! :crying:
Then now just use the phone in unlock & cannot root status?!!!
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dl12345 said:
If you activated MyXperia with the phone in an unlocked state then you have permanently damaged your phone
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[Solved] XZ2 (H8216) can't unlock bootloader ?

Hi guys,
I nedd your help.
I just bought a Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) for my mother, I want to install LineageOs18.
My first problem : it's on android 9, for install LineageOs18 he required has intall Sony oem rom, if i have correctly understand, but second problem , I can't update to officiel rom because this phone not detect update (servers are down ?).
Third problem : I try going through an AOSP version, the famous Bootloader unlock is required, problem in the service menu I have "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO".
Is there a solution ? or will this phone never be able to be updated whether it is AOSP or custom rom?
Thanks you for help and have read
Update 2021-11-28:
I installed a pc with Windows 10 all clean and deactivate windows defender, it detects the software qUnlock S1 Unlock Tool virus, it will also avoid having deleted files, for example the backups generated by qUnlock.
Install with:
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb
this is what I did:
switch Bootloader unlock allowed no to yes: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ed-no-to-yes-is-now-finally-possible.4044091/
I buy credit here: https://networkunlocking.com/shop/sony-xperia-cable-unlock-0-counter-supported/ in description product you have link to download qUnlock S1 Unlock Tool the latest version
Install the Sony drivers present in the qUnlock folder
Launch qUnlock enter your username obtained after the purchase of credit made a check credits, if error you must wait for your account to be set up, when your account is operational, click SIM Unlock and follow the qUnlock instructions (switch the phone to flash mod)
When the process is finished check if Bootloader unlock allowed is passed to yes and if in your qUnlock folder you have a backup folder with a folder of your IMEI with the backup files of your phone, it may be that your phone network no longer works, execute the Sony procedure to unlock the bootloader: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader
Restart your phone you have the information that your bootloader is unlocked, if you still do not have a network go back to qUnlock and click on WriteBackup (switch the phone to flash mod). You will need to find your network and keep your bootloader unlocked.
I then install the newer version of the oem rom (for me, the 52.1.A.0.618) with FlashTool from Sony: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool
Finally, install LineageOs 18.1 by following the instructions here:https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/akari/install
StephRiff said:
Hi guys,
I nedd your help.
I just bought a Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) for my mother, I want to install LineageOs18.
My first problem : it's on android 9, for install LineageOs18 he required has intall Sony oem rom, if i have correctly understand, but second problem , I can't update to officiel rom because this phone not detect update (serveurs are down ?).
Third problem : I try going through an AOSP version, the famous Bootloader unlock is required, problem in the service menu I have "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO".
Is there a solution ? or will this phone never be able to be updated whether it is AOSP or custom rom?
Thanks you for help and have read
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First, let identify which one your device is.
Try to turn on NFC, if it's doesn't want to turned on, then it's Probably Japan/Carrier specific version with Global Firmware.
hibikase said:
First, let identify which one your device is.
Try to turn on NFC, if it's doesn't want to turned on, then it's Probably Japan/Carrier specific version with Global Firmware.
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I tried to activate the NFC it seems to work, I take screenshots.
But in fact in the NFC options there is "Osaifu-Keitai" which is the mobile wallet in Japan.
I am looking for the build installer, it is indeed a "Japanese" version (52.0.D.5.298) https://xpericheck.com/702SO
Thanks for help me
So next step if you wanted to be unlocked yes anyway, read this thread.
[CLOSED] Bootloader Unlock Allowed "No" to "Yes" is now finally possible.
Bootloader Unlock Allowed No to Yes is now finally possible Discovered by MrCooper95 QUICK STORY OF HOW IT HAPPENED For years, members of Xperia users thought that if you had a SIM locked Xperia phone, you would never able to unlock the...
forum.xda-developers.com
Thanks i will test this as soon as i can
I go back to you when i did
hibikase said:
So next step if you wanted to be unlocked yes anyway, read this thread.
[CLOSED] Bootloader Unlock Allowed "No" to "Yes" is now finally possible.
Bootloader Unlock Allowed No to Yes is now finally possible Discovered by MrCooper95 QUICK STORY OF HOW IT HAPPENED For years, members of Xperia users thought that if you had a SIM locked Xperia phone, you would never able to unlock the...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hi,
I just did it, it works the bootloader unlock is go to yes but i no longer have a mobile network, the sim card is detecting and pin is required, but no network.
If you think switching to another rom will work, the next steps are:
- install an AOSP version (android 10 or 11? for installing lineageOs 18.1) by doing the sony procedure to unlock bootloader
- install TWRP
- install lineageOs
You confirm to me that this is the correct procedure?
And question I have to save the DRM keys
Thanks for your time and help
StephRiff said:
Hi,
I just did it, it works the bootloader unlock is go to yes but i no longer have a mobile network, the sim card is detecting and pin is required, but no network.
If you think switching to another rom will work, the next steps are:
- install an AOSP version (android 10 or 11? for installing lineageOs 18.1) by doing the sony procedure to unlock bootloader
- install TWRP
- install lineageOs
You confirm to me that this is the correct procedure?
And question I have to save the DRM keys
Thanks for your time and help
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Are you using AU device?
If yes, after unlocking bootloader, restore backup using that software.
hibikase said:
Are you using AU device?
If yes, after unlocking bootloader, restore backup using that software.
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I don't understand,
the Sony XZ2 I think it's a phone that comes from Japan, I don't have the history
My sim card for testing is European, and the phone will be used in Europe.
StephRiff said:
I don't understand,
the Sony XZ2 I think it's a phone that comes from Japan, I don't have the history
My sim card for testing is European, and the phone will be used in Europe.
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When you unlocking with qunlocktools, it's backup ta partition (if I'm not wrong), find where it's saved.
Then, open qunlocktools and choose restore
hibikase said:
When you unlocking with qunlocktools, it's backup ta partition (if I'm not wrong), find where it's saved.
Then, open qunlocktools and choose restore
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Yes I have backup
So I do the sony procedure to unlock the bootloader, and after I restore the qUnlockTool backup?
I would keep the bootloader unlocked, and the network will work again?
Sorry for maybe silly questions
Thank you
StephRiff said:
Yes I have backup
So I do the sony procedure to unlock the bootloader, and after I restore the qUnlockTool backup?
I would keep the bootloader unlocked, and the network will work again?
Sorry for maybe silly questions
Thank you
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Yes. Try it
hibikase said:
Yes. Try it
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Hey it works!
Bootloader unlocked and network back, thank you fantastic!
Now I install an AOSP rom, android 10 or 11, knowing that for the installation of lineageOs it is advisable to go through a Sony rom under android 10?
StephRiff said:
Hey it works!
Bootloader unlocked and network back, thank you fantastic!
Now I install an AOSP rom, android 10 or 11, knowing that for the installation of lineageOs it is advisable to go through a Sony rom under android 10?
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LineageOS 11 sjll thread need to be on stock rom first,
And SODP thread you need Oem binary from Sony website.
hibikase said:
LineageOS 11 sjll thread need to be on stock rom first,
And SODP thread you need Oem binary from Sony website.
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You confirm me I flash this binary with FlashTool?
Software binaries for AOSP Android 11.0 – Kernel 4.14 – Tama (latest) - Sony Developer World
developer.sony.com
I have this on FlashTool
read every thread instruction.. and ask there if you found some problem :3
hibikase said:
read every thread instruction.. and ask there if you found some problem :3
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Hi I have successfully installed LineageOs 18.1, thanks again
Just a problem to the fingerprint, I will put a message in the LineageOS 18.1 thread
I updated my first post, I wrote down what I did
Update :
Fingerprint works after deactivating development options

Redmi 9C bootloop issue

hello, i have a problem with my redmi 9c
my phone just started bootloping alone, i went to sleep and i woke up with my phone dead
the phone is stock, no root, no custom recovery and still with bootloader locked because i don't need features who need it, i can access fastboot but recovery is not posible to reach because Vol+/Power is useless, the phone do nothing pressing those buttons, only with Vol-/Power, so i can't make a factory reset or wipe data, the only thing what i did a couple of hours before the phone broke was change my security pattern (i don't think it's related anyway...), and it was 8 or 10 hours before the issue. sadly the phone warranty expired in january and i have nothing to do at this moment
the phone stops the bootloop after draining the battery, with the bootloader locked of course i'm unable to flash a stock rom, even with MiFlash
what could be the problem?
thanks! (and sorry for my bad english, spanish native here)
aniangaZR said:
hello, i have a problem with my redmi 9c
my phone just started bootloping alone, i went to sleep and i woke up with my phone dead
the phone is stock, no root, no custom recovery and still with bootloader locked because i don't need features who need it, i can access fastboot but recovery is not posible to reach because Vol+/Power is useless, the phone do nothing pressing those buttons, only with Vol-/Power, so i can't make a factory reset or wipe data, the only thing what i did a couple of hours before the phone broke was change my security pattern (i don't think it's related anyway...), and it was 8 or 10 hours before the issue. sadly the phone warranty expired in january and i have nothing to do at this moment
the phone stops the bootloop after draining the battery, with the bootloader locked of course i'm unable to flash a stock rom, even with MiFlash
what could be the problem?
thanks! (and sorry for my bad english, spanish native here)
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Hi, my first guess would be faulty hardware, for example a dead motherboard.
Is there any error when attempting to flash the Stock ROM with MiFlash? Afaik you should be able to flash Stock ROMs even with locked bootloader.
Fatal_Scythe said:
Hi, my first guess would be faulty hardware, for example a dead motherboard.
Is there any error when attempting to flash the Stock ROM with MiFlash? Afaik you should be able to flash Stock ROMs even with locked bootloader.
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Thanks for the quick reply
MiFlash said "not allowed in locked state" and I guess it's because of locked bootloader, I should try with a specific stock rom?
aniangaZR said:
Thanks for the quick reply
MiFlash said "not allowed in locked state" and I guess it's because of locked bootloader, I should try with a specific stock rom?
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Hmm okay, yeah that sounds like it's preventing you from flashing simply because your bootloader is locked.
Which Stock ROM did you try? Same as the currently installed version or an older one?
Fatal_Scythe said:
Hmm okay, yeah that sounds like it's preventing you from flashing simply because your bootloader is locked.
Which Stock ROM did you try? Same as the currently installed version or an older one?
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I tried with the last available rom and the previous one, automatic updates were disabled, but I know I updated the phone after buying it
I don't remember if the phone was running last version...
MiFlash should let me flash the phone with the same installed ROM even with bootloader locked?
aniangaZR said:
I tried with the last available rom and the previous one, automatic updates were disabled, but I know I updated the phone after buying it
I don't remember if the phone was running last version...
MiFlash should let me flash the phone with the same installed ROM even with bootloader locked?
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If you tried an older firmware, it's possible that it didn't flash because of Xiaomi's "Anti-Rollback" Feature which exists to prevent users from Downgrading.
But yes, it should let you flash the same version afaik.
What Region is your Device? On Locked Bootloader you can only flash Firmwares that are from the same Region. (For example Global or EEA)
Fatal_Scythe said:
If you tried an older firmware, it's possible that it didn't flash because of Xiaomi's "Anti-Rollback" Feature which exists to prevent users from Downgrading.
But yes, it should let you flash the same version afaik.
What Region is your Device? On Locked Bootloader you can only flash Firmwares that are from the same Region. (For example Global or EEA)
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Device is global region, I will try with all versions available, I'll keep updated
Thanks!
aniangaZR said:
Device is global region, I will try with all versions available, I'll keep updated
Thanks!
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Alright, have you btw tried flashing directly via fastboot?
Meaning opening terminal and from there flashing all partitions one by one for example "fastboot flash boot boot.img" ?
Fatal_Scythe said:
Alright, have you btw tried flashing directly via fastboot?
Meaning opening terminal and from there flashing all partitions one by one for example "fastboot flash boot boot.img" ?
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Fastboot doesn't work either, said similar message related to locked bootloader
I'm downloading a couple of roms now
aniangaZR said:
Fastboot doesn't work either, said similar message related to locked bootloader
I'm downloading a couple of roms now
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Oh okay then.
If in the worse case nothing works, your last (paid) solution would probably be to contact one of these "Mi Auth" Guys on Telegram. They have acess to Authorized Accounts that are able to flash your Phone in EDL Mode (might need to open your phone to short test-points though)
I had to pay them about 20€ to get my old Mi 11 (which I sold a while ago) running again after it got stuck in EDL Mode. :/
Fatal_Scythe said:
Oh okay then.
If in the worse case nothing works, your last (paid) solution would probably be to contact one of these "Mi Auth" Guys on Telegram. They have acess to Authorized Accounts that are able to flash your Phone in EDL Mode (might need to open your phone to short test-points though)
I had to pay them about 20€ to get my old Mi 11 (which I sold a while ago) running again after it got stuck in EDL Mode. :/
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same problem with all ROMs, same message related to bootloader
thanks anyway!

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