{"id":5923,"date":"2017-07-26T12:36:37","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T07:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/?p=5923"},"modified":"2017-07-26T12:36:37","modified_gmt":"2017-07-26T07:06:37","slug":"unlock-bootloader-of-xperia-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/unlock-bootloader-of-xperia-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here we share a step by step guide to\u00a0Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices<\/strong><\/em>. Most of the Xperia Devices comes with Bootloader locked that prevents user to make system-level modifications to their phone,\u00a0edit the system files and avoid bricking. Why do we need to Unlock Bootloader on Xperia Devices? Locked Bootloader means you can\u2019t flash the\u00a0custom recovery<\/a>, custom kernel or custom ROM on your device unless you unlock the Bootloader<\/a> of your device. So if have Xperia Devices and want to unlock its bootloader then follow below guide to Unlock Xperia Device bootloader.<\/p>\n Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia Devices is very simple all you need a PC, Data cable, working internet connection and this step by step guide. Follow the below steps to Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Devices<\/strong>. But read the below note carefully before you unlock bootloader of Xperia Devices. Check Nougat Firmware for Xperia Devices<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note:-<\/strong><\/p>\n Sony has been adding devices time to time to the unlockable bootloader list. The list has been updated when a new device will launch. If your device is listed on\u00a0Sony Unlock Bootloader website<\/a> under the Supported Phones section then your Xperia device bootloader can be unlocked. You can also check the below steps to check if your Xperia device bootloader can be unlocked or not.<\/p>\n 1) Open the dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#*<\/strong>\u00a0to access the Service menu.<\/p>\n 2) In Service menu, go to\u00a0Service info -> Configuration -> Rooting Status<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n 3) Now check if\u00a0Bootloader unlock allowed<\/em>\u00a0says \u201cYes<\/em>\u201d. If it is\u00a0yes<\/em>\u00a0then you can unlock Bootloader on Sony Xperia device.<\/p>\n 4) If it says No, or if the status is missing, sorry but your device cannot be unlocked.<\/p>\n The unlock key is different for every handset and you will need it to Unlock Xperia device Bootloader. Check below steps to Get unlock code from Sony.<\/p>\n 1) To get bootloader unlock code from Sony Go to\u00a0Sony\u2019s Unlock Bootloader website<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2) Scroll down to the bottom of the page and\u00a0select your\u00a0device\u00a0and click continue<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3)\u00a0You will be taken to the email verification page. Enter your valid email address and accept the\u00a0Terms & Conditions, and then click on\u00a0Submit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4)\u00a0Now check your mail box and you will receive an email from Sony mobile with a\u00a0\u201cClick here to proceed\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0link. Click on it to open the new page on your browser.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5) You should now be at the Unlock request page.\u00a0Enter your device IMEI number<\/strong>\u00a0(To get the IMEI number, dial *#06# on dialler) and accepts the terms and condition, and at the end hit the\u00a0\u201cSubmit\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>button to start the unlocking process.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6) Check your mail\u00a0again,\u00a0You will now receive the unlock key for your Xperia, note it down or\u00a0Save it for later use. Now follow one of the below guides to Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Device.<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Download and Install the\u00a0ADB and fastboot driver for windows<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0ADB and Fastboot\u00a0for Mac.<\/a><\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Now go to ADB and Fastboot installation directory open ADB folder and open the command window there by pressing and hold the \u2018shift\u2019 key and right-clicked anywhere in that folder.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 8)Now connect your device to PC and enter into the fastboot mode. To enter the\u00a0fastboot mode of Xperia Device<\/strong>\u00a0type the below command.<\/p>\n 6) You are in a Fastboot mode now to check your connection by entering below command in command prompt. It will return your device serial number means your device properly connected. Check your driver if the above command is not responding.<\/p>\n <\/a> 8) Above step will unlock the\u00a0bootloader of Sony Xperia Device.<\/p>\n 9) Done.<\/p>\n 1) Download and Install latest Flashtool for Xperia device – Download<\/a><\/p>\n 2) Now open the\u00a0flashtool\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0<\/b>click\u00a0BLU<\/b>\u00a0icon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3) Connect your\u00a0phone\u00a0on\u00a0Flashmode\u00a0<\/b>by pressing and holding\u00a0Volume Down<\/b>\u00a0button.<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0In Flashmode, if asked to boot in\u00a0\u201cFastboot Mode\u201d<\/strong>. Press\u00a0and hold V<\/strong>olume Up button<\/b>[Fastboot Mode<\/b>] key in off state while still connected to PC.<\/p>\n 5) Now in next window, it will ask your IMEI number and Unlock code. enter IMEI number and unlock code you got earlier<\/p>\n 6) Enter IMEI number and Unlock Code you got earlier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7) Now\u00a0Tap the Unlock button to Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices.<\/p>\n 8) Done.<\/p>\n This is the complete guide on how to Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices. If you have any doubt related to above process comment below.\u00a0Stay connected with us via\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Google Plus<\/a>\u00a0to read more such helpful posts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here we share a step by step guide to\u00a0Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices. Most of the Xperia Devices comes with Bootloader locked that prevents user to make system-level modifications to their phone,\u00a0edit the system files and avoid bricking. Why do we need to Unlock Bootloader on Xperia Devices? Locked Bootloader means you can\u2019t flash the\u00a0custom <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[11],"tags":[7682,1413,7678,7679,7680,7681],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Before You Begin<\/h3>\n
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How to Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices \u2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can my Xperia device be Unlocked?<\/h3>\n
How to\u00a0Get Unlock Code from Sony<\/h3>\n
Unlock Bootloader of Xperia Devices with ADB<\/h3>\n
adb reboot bootloader<\/strong><\/pre>\n
fastboot devices<\/strong><\/pre>\n
\n7) To unlock the bootloader of Xperia Device, go to the command line and type below command. It will only take seconds to complete the process.<\/p>\nfastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x(unlock key from sony)<\/strong><\/pre>\n
Unlock Sony Xperia Bootloader with Flash tool<\/h3>\n