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Basically the Bootloader starts the operating system of your Android smartphone, also ensures that the
operating system running on your device is well and is up to the mark. Bootloader also verifies the
working and functionality of your device’s radio, processor and some other hardware components.
Google provides a base bootloader for each Android version, but the smartphone manufacturers
optimize it for their devices and put the necessary restrictions. The purpose is to ensure the device’s
security, and restrict the custom firmwares to be flashed on the phone.
Unlocking the phone’s bootloader gives you the privilege to flash custom roms, load custom recoveries
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without unlocking it’s bootloader first. Method for rooting some Xperia devices are available on
XDA developers forum, but you may need to downgrade your device to an older Android
version to root it without unlocking the bootloader. If you really don’t care about Bravia Engine
2, you may not worry about it then.
Note: On some phones, you need to Enable USB Debugging and also Enable OEM Unlocking.
How to Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Lineup:

i. Install Android ADB & Fastboot Drivers using the quick setup with Minimal tool. Find the guide here.
ii. Now first of all you need to check if your device’s bootloader unlocking is allowed or not, to do so open
the dailer on your device.
iii. Type *#*#7378423#*#*.
iv. As soon as you enter the above code, a menu will open up.
v. Tap Service info > Configuration > Bootloader Unlock. If it says Yes, that means bootloader
unlocking is allowed, else you can also find out if the Bootloader is already unlocked. I’ve already
unlocked my Xperia Z1’s bootloader, in the following picture its showing “Bootloader Unlocked: Yes”
vi. Now in the dialer type “*#06#”, you should get the IMEI number of your phone. Note it down
somewhere.
vii. After verifying the bootloader unlock permission, turn off your device completely.
viii. Now open the Minimal ADB and Fastboot command prompt, that you created using the guide above.
ix. Press the back key or Volume Up key on your Xperia Device and connect it to your PC while keeping
the key pressed. The back key works for older Xperia devices, while for newer devices Volume Up key
will work.
x. In case you are trying to unlock the bootloader of your Sony Xperia Z1, please make sure that it’s
running on latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. If you tried to unlock bootloader on Android 4.2.2
firmware, it will cause the camera crash on your device.
xi. In the command prompt type: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and press enter, you should get a
response now e.g (0.3). This step is to verify that your device is properly connected or not.
xii. Now open this page and accept the legal terms and conditions by Sony to unlock the bootloader.
xiii. After accepting the legal terms and conditions, enter your name, your phone’s IMEI number (Remove
the last digit of IMEI number) and your email and click Submit button.
xiv. You should receive an email by Sony immediately, the email has the Key to unlock your phone’s
bootloader.
xv. Now again in the command prompt type this com: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY. Repalce
KEY with the code that you got in the email by Sony and hit Enter.
xvi. As soon as you hit Enter, the bootloader will be unlocked and show you logs in the command prompt.
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Ajran Azima • 3 years ago

i cant select my device in this site http://developer.sonymobile... how could i unlock
my xperia P lt22i ? it show bootloader unlock allowed : yes.. please help me :(
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sandeep • 3 years ago

how should i unlock bootlooder for sony xperia e3
when i use blu method by flashtool
it showing u cannot unlock by offical way
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Asraful Islam • 3 years ago

I'm using Sony Xperia P, Android 4.1.2, it's does not work my phone, please help. I
want to my Xperia P Unlock & Root.
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Asraful Islam • 3 years ago
@Asraful Islam this is connection issue. Please see how others resolved it.
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Osama Shakeel • 4 years ago

It stuck on waiting for device can you tell me how to start in fastboot and how to get
drivers ??
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Osama Shakeel • 4 years ago
@Osama Shakeel connection issues. Please read the guide carefully or see
how others resolved it.
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Nkansah Rexford > Osama Shakeel • 3 years ago

You need to run with sudo
SPEED LUKAS • 4 years ago

all steps done succesfully, but phone is still rebooting (not abl to boot up) - Sony
xperia Z C6603... help me please
Usama Mujtaba Admin > SPEED LUKAS • 4 years ago
@SPEED LUKAS you probably did something wrong or missed a step. This
guide is only for unlocking bootloader. Please let me know the whole process
you did. Flashing a stock firmware will fix your device anyways.
Guest > Usama Mujtaba • 4 years ago

hi, i have the same problem i did all steps but the device will not boot
up... how to flash stock framware or boot up the device ? help me
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Guest • 4 years ago
What's your device model? Please mention it here. A stock

firmware flashing can fix it easily.
Filipe • 4 years ago

help please i don't know how to solve this..
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Usama Mujtaba Admin > Filipe • 4 years ago
@Filipe make sure that your phone is booted in fastboot. Also make sure that
you are using proper drivers for your phone. This may be the case that your
bootloader is already unlocked and you're trying this, have you checked using
the code we wrote above?
Filipe > Usama Mujtaba • 4 years ago

I have installed all drivers and i'm correctly doing the fastboot and
allways appears that.. and no is not unlocked because appears "NO" :L
i don't know what i can do more
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Filipe • 4 years ago
@Filipe try using a different USB port or a different PC. or read

below how other people resolved this issue.
brocnical • 8 months ago

On newer versions of Android you also have to have enabled the "OEM unlocking"
option in the Developer options menu. If you do not do this you will get the following
error which many people below are also getting:
"FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)"

Max Parkinson > brocnical • 7 months ago

thanks so so much, i know some people exaggerate, but i was trying for 3
hours straight! couldn't figure out the problem,thanks a bunch it worked
Jaber
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remote: Device is already rooted
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Jaber Selmouni • 2 years ago
@Jaber Selmouni that means your bootloader is already unlocked.

Er Mohsin Shekh • 3 years ago

wiating for device show message only please answer me
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Er Mohsin Shekh • 3 years ago
@Er Mohsin Shekh that is drivers issue. Please install drivers properly and
unplug unnecessary usb devices.
sebin mk • 4 years ago

is it works on windows 8 laptop
Usama Mujtaba Admin > sebin mk • 4 years ago
@sebin mk yes it does.

Stay Lift3d • 2 months ago

I can't find my device on the Sony developer website, the XA1 is listed but not the
XA1 Ultra therefore I'm confused as to why a guide has been written but no
explanation around this issue. Can anyone suggest any help or information?
Thanks in advance...
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i' t ki h
i'm stuck in here,
i use xperia z (C6603) case : screen locked.
venkat sudam • 10 months ago

hai
can u help me
Now open this page and accept the legal terms and conditions by Sony to unlock the
bootloader.
this page is not responding
Usama Mujtaba Admin > venkat sudam • 10 months ago
@venkat sudam load it again.

Mike Albert Malatesta • a year ago

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with nowebsite
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0xC6XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.002s
I have dialed and gone to service info and found,
bootloader unlock allowed: YES
I assumed this meant that my bootloader is unlockable but not currently unlocked.
I tried rooting my phone with a one click app and it failed over and over again. I would
like to install a custom ROM at some point or even just modify things with Xposed so I
would really like to get this figured out. I've read every comment on this page so
please don't refer me to how others solved it because no one has. If you think they do
have a solution tell me the specific user. Your help is greatly appreciated.
brocnical > Mike Albert Malatesta • 8 months ago

Make sure the "OEM unlocking" option in the Developer options menu is
enabled.
Jesús • 2 years ago

how I can check my bootloader is unlocked or unlock state is permitted yes or no, if I
do not have access to the terminal? Please help!!
It can be done through the command prompt?
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Jesús • 2 years ago
@Jesús If unlock allowed yes: means you can unlock, if no then means you
cannot.
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

If bootloader already unlock, it will show: phone rooted or root status:
yes.
Jesús > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

I do not have access to the terminal.
I can not see it , the phone is locked on the screen of Sony
@Jesús You will check the bootloader lock or unlock status by

dialing the secret code for checking it.
Jesús > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

Can you explain a little better , how to enter the secret code ?
A secret code what you mean ?

Now first of all you need to check if your device’s bootloader
unlocking is allowed or not, to do so open the dailer on your
device.
Type *#*#7378423#*#*.
As soon as you enter the above code, a menu will open up.
Tap
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If it says Yes, that means bootloader unlocking is allowed, else

you can also find out if the Bootloader is already unlocked.
I’ve already unlocked my Xperia Z1’s bootloader, in the

following picture its showing “Bootloader Unlocked: Yes”
Visvajit • 2 years ago

after step 11 it is showing waiting for device. I could not go further, could someone
help me
Lipsy Smrad • 2 years ago

but my Xperia says NO! :(
gg • 2 years ago
For me it Command not allowed
Usama Mujtaba Admin > gg • 2 years ago

@gg Check if your bootloader is already unlocked, or the unlock allowed
status is yes or no.
gg > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

Its not unlocked and im allowed to unlock
Usama Mujtaba Admin > gg • 2 years ago

@gg then check if you've installed the ADB & Fastboot drivers
properly or not. connect your phone in fastboot mode properly
and try running the command again. Best of luck.
and try running the command again. Best of luck.
Velizar Peshev > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

for me unlock status is NO and fastboot says Command not
allowed. Sill CAN'T unlock this damn bootloader..............
Kranti M • 2 years ago

its showing as waiting for device
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Kranti M • 2 years ago

@Kranti M Something is wrong with the connection here.
Vihanga Madampe • 2 years ago

Does this support C6902 running on Lollipop 5.1.1 pre rooted Firmware?
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Vihanga Madampe • 2 years ago

@Vihanga Madampe yes, you can unlock the bootloader, in case something
goes wrong, you can flash a stock firmware first and then unlock it.
Himanshu Bharti > Vihanga Madampe • 2 years ago

bro... if i install this rom (LP 5.1.1 FW 14.6.A.1.236).. can the battery drain
issue be resolved???
Usama Mujtaba Admin > Himanshu Bharti • 2 years ago

@Himanshu Bharti Perform a clean install and you may not face any
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miguel1981 • 2 years ago

I get FAILED (remote command not allowed) ..
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Usama Mujtaba Admin > Guest • 4 years ago

What's your device model? Please mention it here. A stock

Filipe • 4 years ago

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Filipe > Usama Mujtaba • 4 years ago

Usama Mujtaba Admin > Filipe • 4 years ago

@Filipe try using a different USB port or a different PC. or read

brocnical • 8 months ago

"FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)"

Max Parkinson > brocnical • 7 months ago

Usama Mujtaba Admin > Jaber Selmouni • 2 years ago

@Jaber Selmouni that means your bootloader is already unlocked.

Er Mohsin Shekh • 3 years ago

Usama Mujtaba Admin > Er Mohsin Shekh • 3 years ago

sebin mk • 4 years ago

Usama Mujtaba Admin > sebin mk • 4 years ago

@sebin mk yes it does.

Stay Lift3d • 2 months ago

venkat sudam • 10 months ago

Usama Mujtaba Admin > venkat sudam • 10 months ago

@venkat sudam load it again.

Mike Albert Malatesta • a year ago

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot devices

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock

I have dialed and gone to service info and found,

bootloader unlock allowed: YES

brocnical > Mike Albert Malatesta • 8 months ago

Jesús • 2 years ago

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Jesús > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

Usama Mujtaba Admin > Jesús • 2 years ago

@Jesús You will check the bootloader lock or unlock status by

Jesús > Usama Mujtaba • 2 years ago

iii. Type ##7378423##.