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[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hassaboo:
Hello there, first of all i really need to thank you guys for this amazing effort, I've learned from you a lot.

I just bought my new N7505 yesterday and after i opened it, I realized that on its case, European SIM cards only warning written!!!

Would you please help me to unlock this sim card lock. I didn't rooted it yet cause I'm trying to find the easiest way to do it as well.

Thank you in advance guys.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diangiri:
same with me.... me to have a problem.... ples help me ....how to unlock this phone.... my phone from portugal country and i already have unlock code but unlock code not work.... please help me
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hassaboo:
There is a program called country region unlocker.... For note 3.. I have used it and worked but you must be rooted first.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zerocool-G:
sir can you post the link of the program you use?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seyfelislam:
unlock sm-n7505

please help me for unlock my note 3 lite n7505. i'm using region unlocker. in my rooted phone bute dosnt work. please help:confused:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Relocking bootloader

With the latest release of Flashtool it is now possible to relock bootloader.

Download the latest flashtool from:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746

Important

DO NOT USE ANY FTF TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER! THOSE OLD FTFs DO NOT WORK FOR THE 2013 DEVICES!!!

before u relock bootloader u have to be on pure stock kernel (flash only the kernel.sin using flashtool), else the device WILL NOT BOOT after relock

Steps:

now start Flashtool and click on BLU button

u will be asked to connect device in flashmode

once u connect the device u will get a prompt to "Relock"

click on it and when prompted disconnect the device

Want to UNLOCK again after relocking? read this!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Diomorgan:
Obviously since we must unlock to root, no TA backup can bedone...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Mikey:
Asking or telling..........either way, correct. TA needs root, to get root you need to unlock lol
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Pondy:
I'm confused now.....
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Diomorgan:
No TA backup can be done, the guide is the same of Z1 that can be rooted withouth unlock.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] dumbl3:
It is very confusing indeed. In other words it actually says, do not unlock yet. Wait for an exploid to be found and released so you can root without unlocking the bootloader. Then you can safely make an TA backup, and then safely unlock the bootloader. If you unlock now, your warranty is void.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] hasenbein1966:
When a root exploit is found, unlocking the bootloader or backing up TA is not necessary anymore. (Except if one wants to install a custom ROM or custom kernel.)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] dumbl3:
Yes, but that's why we here. To install custom roms and kernels I mean..
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Pondy:
OK thanks for clarifying that! I figured that was the case. And yes thats why I'm here, custom rom! This thing would rock with Slimkat or something similar (if it ever gets ported).
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] hasenbein1966:
For all those who worry about unlocking I would like to cite Doomlord from the Z2 phone CWM recovery thread:

This!

(Yes, I know, the warranty, blah... :cool: )
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Diomorgan:
Actually I have customs on all my device, but on z1 (same for z2) never needed one, just root and exposed framework+adaway.

About unlocking, as far as I know the only "useful feature" you will disable should be the bravia engine.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Bravia Engine (or X-Reality) is not "useful", it's just oversaturating and exaggerating colors in an unnatural way. A feature for noobs, just like "Beats Audio" is a bass-booster for music-unsensible juvenile oomph-oomph listeners.

So it can easily be discarded without ever looking back.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] LitoNi:
i agree on that but it voids your warranty.

Im not saying we should all wait till your warranty is over, but at least fully test your device before making a irrational decision, dead pixels, speakers, loose corners (have had 2 devices with that problem), waterproof test, etc...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] elbello:
True, last thing you want is to void the warranty and find out something covered by it goes bad. I can wait. This baby is running nice so far. Dont need custom rom, but im missing that root!!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] nizammoidu:
SD card write

Is anyone else having issue to write to external sdcard ?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] LitoNi:
That's the new rule implemented in kit kat, not Sony's fault.

This problem can be solved if root is available
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] nizammoidu:
what s that rule? I have been using kitkat with omni since it released in note 2 nd hammerhead. initially it had issues with selinux, then i wrote a patch to omni source as well. but here selinux is not the bad guy I suspect something to QUCOMSEC nd drm keys. l have root, can u give me pointer to fixes. This s my first sony device so I have idea, Thank u
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] LitoNi:
custom roms probably already coded it, thats why you didnt encounter the problem. Explanation of the problem can be found here provided by the OP.

If you have root already you can try both of the following,

*please note that Ive tried the xposed module on my Xperia Z running stock kit kat not Z2.

**please note, back up your stuff before proceeding, just incase something goes wrong and wipes your files.

[XPOSED] HandleExternalStorage requires Xposed framework installed. I am currently running this module and working fine.

[Playstore] SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD this was suggested by kingvortex in another thread, havent tried it yet, but the reviews seem to suggest it works.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Chefproll:
Sorry - but I just have to add my own experience as a "noob". ;)

First: I gave that X-Reality thing a deeper check; I had two Z2 tablets for simultaneously checking how HD videos look with and without that X-Reality feature.

I usually dislike all kinds of "enhancers", whether for audio or video enhancement. First things to switch off.

But I have to admit: X-Reality really works. The Z2 with the feature on produced a far more lively, absorbing experience. It's hard to tell what exactly makes the difference, it's just there. Among other videos, I used the famous Samsung "build-a-helicopter" video for comparison. Contrasts were better, details improved a bit, colors got slightly accentuated, became deeper. The slightly oversaturated color reproduction of the Z2 of course is there - but with and without X-Reality.

In short: Videos were just more fun and pleasant to the eye.

Best of all: You can switch it off; but you don't want to.

To be honest: X-Reality is THE feature preventing me from rooting the Z2 now. I don't care for DRM keys, I don't care for a true-to-life color rendition. But I care for pictures and videos looking simply better.

Quite lenghty explanation - but I guess this is an issue to consider prior to unlocking your bootloader and waving X-Reality goodbye forever.

Second: Beats Audio is a bit more than a "bass-booster for music-unsensible juvenile oomph-oomph listeners".

I seem to be a 45 years old "music-unsensible" listener. In fact, I am a former professional musician, knowing just a bit about sound.

I don't see anything wrong with utilizing software techologies to overcome some of the acoustic issues tiny smartphone or tablet loudspeakers suffer of. It's not just about creating that "oomph-oomph" redneck sound; it's about compensating the shortcomings of problematic speaker setups.

That's what devices like HTCs One clearly demonstrated.

I'd be quite happy if our Z2 had anything similar to offer. :/

So please try to be a bit more reluctant if it comes to demonizing modern features not everybody may like, but which will be gone forever if you go the hasty way. :)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Diomorgan:
<3
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] bacon612:
Hello all. I am attempting to unlock my Wifi Z2 tab and am having problems.

I have got my unlock key from sony. Installed driver pack in OP

get var version is telling me I am connected to tab which im presuming is in fastboot mode (blue led lit)

when I attempt to run unlock command, I get the following...

"FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)

finished. total time: 0.010s"

Ive tried a different USB port and two different PCs running Win7 x64.

Am I missing something?

Edit: Before attempting the unlock, I used the sony software to update the tab to 402 firmware. Hopefully this isn't my problem.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Wrong unlock key...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] bacon612:
Embarrassing. The correct key worked. I even dusted off an old laptop running 32bit windows to try it as I heard that there were issues with win7 x64 occasionally. Unlocked successfully now, thank you. :good:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Like I already said several times: This forum ATM is somehow full of people who don't read properly and do things in a haste and without care - and then complain and beg for help...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] jlariviere:
After following the unlocking directions, my z2 tablet will not boot, will not turn on, no lights light up, will not enter into flashboot mode.

Jeremie
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] qlulp:
Pardon me, I am new Sony user.. I have been using Samsung devices since 2009 and know most things about rooting a Samsung device. I just bought Z2 tablet and read for quite many hours about the rooting process.

So if I am correct and I would to think that I am. You need to create a TA before unlocking the bootloader, which contains the DRM key (TrackID and so on), so you can restore it any time you want and keep your warranty? but in order to make a TA, the device requite root access and to get root access you need to unlock your bootloader :D?

I am only interested in two things, A. Rooting, B. Warranty.. I won't be installing custom recovery, roms or kernels, for now!. Not until I know how or if even it is possible to restore it to stock with locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] DooMLoRD:
1) ideal scene: have root exploit to gain root access on locked bootloader

2) take TA backup

3) unlock bootloader, DRM in TA is wiped

4) flash recovery kernel

Unfortunately we don't have the first thing yet!!! So you can take TA backup...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] TomVenom:
Hello all,

thanks a lot for lots of useful informations !

I successfully unlocked my bootloader and rooted my tablet.

Now, if I correctly understood, if I want to take benefits of future Sony OTA upgrades, I should need to relock my bootloader. Is that true ?

But, if correct, I don't understand how to do that. Can someone help me, please ? :)

Thanks a lot.

tom.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] cfgh:
See post #2

Regards
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] TomVenom:
Yes, I saw that, but I didn't succeeded to follow the procedure.

I never get the prompt to relock. I don't understand.

Can you also confirm that I will be able again to upgrade my tablet with OTA next Official Upgrades ?

Thanks ;)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] cfgh:
Sorry, this is the one million dollar question.

You know the procedure for unlock is "official" from Sony, but relock with flashtool is another question. Always there are risks with this procedures.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] xsacha:
Hi, I have achieved #1. I have a backup of my TA. If I unlock with official method here and later flash my backed up T, would warranty status be restored?

Never had a Sony before. Not sure if the unlock procedure sends off my information to an online database to void my warranty permanently or if they only check if my TA says I have unlocked.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] MrMagic:
Really? You found a root exploit that allows you to make a TA backup without unlocking the bootloader?

If this is true, please share with us how you did this.....
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] xsacha:
I already posted it in General board with the script I made.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] flumps:
Delete me I can't read obviously :)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] nizammoidu:
towelroot

Did anyone tried towelroot http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 ?

I have already rooted my device but I did unroot my device and tried it , after reboot I got root . Can someone try it on a pure stock?

I guess it should work because he used kernel exploit which was there most of the stock kernels
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] carluchok:
Hi, I just unlocked the bootloader, flashed the recovery and rooted my device. Now my question is: Can I restore my TA backup normally? Using the "Backup TA --> Restore" option? Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] meetdaleet:
You have to flash the Kernel out from the 402 ftf after restoring the TA! (if you are on this version) - turn off your device after restore, connect it to flashtool via flashmode, select the 402 ftf and exclude everything exept the kernel. Wipes and the other stuff upwards have to be unchecked too ;)

Do not turn on your device after restoring the backup without the stock kernel because this process does relock your bootloader. The kernel is not a pure stock one and with him you will end in a bootloop.

Kind regards

Meet

That's why
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Felborn:
Seems they have confirmed root on atleast 3 Z2 tablets, dont know why more is not using this, seems like a 5 minutt job with no flashing, unlocking or downgrading required.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] hasenbein1966:
There is already a "easy root" method for Xperia devices available based on Towelroot which works with the Z2 tablet.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] CAL7:
Worked for me on my SGP511/.402. No downgrading needed.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] deb10042:
It doesn't work for me.

My Xperia Z2 tablet SGP512 is on stock and Kernel date is < June. Anyway, as soon as I try the towelroot method, the system hangs. Several messages will appear, telling me that the app doesn't react any more. But even after pressing the "wait"-button, nothing happens. I had to reboot manually and there was no root :(
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Frostbiter:
Worked fine for my SGP511 as well.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] deb10042:
Strange, why does it work on the 511 but not on the 512? :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] cfgh:
I rooted yesterday 512/.402 without issues.

Have you tried the version v4 released today?

Good luck
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] deb10042:
Where did you download v4?

I just uninstalled v1, went to the towelroot webpage, downloaded and installed it again and it shows up with v1 again :confused:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] cfgh:
Look OP

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53448680

Links to Easy Root tool, Recovery, etc.

Good luck
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] SPooT24:
hey

want to relock my z2 tablet but dont know where to find kernel link or firmware

my tablet from hk = hongkong with custom rom now

plz help want to relock and back to stock rom
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Stirius:
Guys, I'm lost a little bit here. There are MANY, MANY, MANY topics here what must be done. I have like 8 tabs opened and lost in them. Some say I can use .402 firmware that is it working. Some says I can't. Firmware .69 is REALLY hard to find somewhere here (for 511). Then there are many different softwares to use with different name etc.:eek:

Then here in OP is written:

if you want to backup the TA or keep ur DRM keys,first root the device and then check this out

Then few lines below is:

DRM keys WILL be lost forever

So will I retain my warranty or not?

There is written to root device first. Ok, here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2781109 I have to have .69. Where to get it. Here? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52896589&postcount=19 Ok, which tool to use to flash it back from .402? This? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2635830

I just want one simple thing but getting it from XDA forum is a nightmare for me. Tutorials here, tutorials there, links here, links there :crying:

I have right now 511 with .402. I want to retain my warranty. I want to have it rooted so I can install apps and use my ext. SD card. HOW to do it correctly???

Thanks a lot for some clear guideline. And I am sure there are many more like me who are wandering around and digging many controversial answers and guides...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] cfgh:
You can look in this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53448680

I rooted my 512/.402 without problem, without unlock bootloader. I am using one apk for write with any app in ext. SD (look for SD_fix)

The procedure is very easy, no more 5 minutes.

Good luck
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Stirius:
I installed firmware from my link which was wrong and for phone. But ok, now I have .69 global. But even your link, TA exploit from doomlord, nothing moves on and is stuck on Waiting for device line. PC companion works, both volume down and up drivers work but I am stuck on this everywhere..... :(

And I have also no idea how to crash the service menu to backup TA...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] cfgh:
Sorry. If you need preserve TA i don´t know what can do.

In other device (C6603 locked bootloader) i have used Update Service and install latest official firmware from Sony. After have pure stock repeat the procedure and all right.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] qlulp:
Look, if you are on .69 then you can use xsacha's v11 exploit (here) to get a backup of your TA partition and root your device at the same time. That way you warranty is still valid (since you didn't touch the bootloader) and you can unroot easily using the very same SuperSU (which has a full unroot option in its settings).

And if you are on .402 then you can use EasyRootTool v5 (here) to fully root the device. Then you have to run Backup TA v9.11 (here) for TA backup.

Note: you only need to backup your TA if you think about unlocking bootloader in the future for installing roms, kernels etc.. But I recommend that you back it up anyway just in case!

I also recommend that you install the latest .402 and root the device given it it's possible to do it atm with locked bootloader (and yes you will keep your warranty). To flash a new rom you have to download a FTF file and flash it using flashtool (get if from here). And if you need the .69 for the SGP511 I have uploaded it to google drive, link here.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Stirius:
Thanks. I updated to .402 if it is working now without problems. But...

Whatever I do, however I try, all the time I have Waiting for Device in the command line. In easy root, in TA backup, everywhere. I use 511 version, .402 global firmware. I installed adb. I installed java development kit with adb, I can install from unknown sources, I did everything. Pc companion is working, browsing files is working but all the programs here not...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] qlulp:
Have you enabled usb debugging in developer options?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Stirius:
Ah, ok, now I did it. I read that its on the Android version 7x clicks. Its below. But still probably I messed my drives in windows because It cant now update my drivers properly so Im stuck again. Grrrr.

---------- Post added at 11:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:58 PM ----------

Ok, I made it somehow finally. Ufff. TA backuped, root done.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] mattish.91:
Having the same problem about "waiting for device" usb debugging enabled and all, still not working for me, what should i do?

EDIT: Don't worry, i just made it xD
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] spider623:
no, just use tower root and doualrecovery, you root, backup the drm keys and have a recovery without unlocking the bootloader, welcome to sony
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] bossei:
Guys I have a question regarding DRM and unlocking. I first rooted, backed up my device with TA and then unlocked. I installed a custom ROM which I didn't like so I decided to go back to stock. After some problems and finally finding a FTF file for SG512 on 314 I am back to stock. Today I repeated the root process, backed up the device again. Am I still unlocked or do I need to do that again? And will be DRM be intact if I use the original backup? Or at least the new one?

---------- Post added at 03:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:24 PM ----------

Isn't here a solution to this already? You can relock and restore your TA backup and no more warranty issues and DRM will be intact. No???
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] elbello:
Now, yes... but not when I answered what you just quoted. :p
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] spider623:
read my comment, it's above yours
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] bossei:
I still don't get the comments lol. Must not be following it correctly.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] spider623:
there is no need to unlock the bootloader, you can get a recovery with a locked one on Sony devices [emoji12]
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] QualQuek:
On the Z2 tablet, for installing a recovery you need to be rooted, for be rooted to need to unlock BL or there is a new root method?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] spider623:
yes, you can use kingo or the root method i posted in the previews comment, on almost all sony, i had my first sony back in the days of froyo, since then because of ericsson and there no unlocking policy the devs created many tools that install a recovery without unlocking

here is the link for the recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] blaze82:
"officially" :rolleyes: i cant unlock my bootloader. Can i use flashtool instead?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Moscow Desire:
Looks like you are in the same boat with me. Seems my unit won't allow BL unlock either through the official way, or with Flashtool. Also was missing the menu options after using the dialer to check.

Not quite sure if there's a way around this or not.

If anybody has an option, let me know.

UPDATE: Flashed a different region ftf, unlocked now.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] blaze82:
May I ask which region you flashed and the process you used, this is my first sony tab and unfamiliar with it
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] joseangel.alv:
+1 ;)

Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] da_reeseboy:
Some details on this would be GREATLY appreciated! Please let us know the process used and which region if you don't mind.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Moscow Desire:
Ok, so I hope I have everybody here....

[MENTION=2015000]joseangel.alv[/MENTION] [MENTION=1314215]da_reeseboy[/MENTION] [MENTION=4852285]blaze82[/MENTION]

I used Flashtool to install "this" region ftf file...

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/ftf-t2929234 (use the mega link) It has english language,

With flashtool, make sure you install the flashtool drivers for the Z2 Tablet (along with the first 2 it offers in the list) Flashtool generally prompts you to install the correct drivers, so take the first 2, then scroll through the list and select the Z2 tablet drivers.

Should be pretty simple. Make sure USB Debugging enabled, and not sure, but in Security, select "unknown sources"