Unlock Sony Xperia P Bootloader

 Preparation

First thing you need to do is check whether your device bootloader is unlockable or not, how to do that >

1) Dial *#*#7378423#*#*

2) In your device tap Service Info > Configuration > Rooting Status.

3) If you get the message Bootloader unlock allowed : YES then you can unlock bootloader & if it says NO or if the status is missing then you cannot continue with bellow guide to unlock sony xperia p bootloader.

1) Charge your device more than 60%.

2) Enable USB debugging on Sony Xperia P by going to Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging > Check the box.

3) Disable PC antivirus or Firewall for 2 hours.

How To Unlock Sony Xperia P Bootloader

1) Head over to this agreement page.

2) Click Yes, I’m sure.

3) Another page will open automatically, check both the boxes & click I accept.

4) A new page will open, enter your name, email address & IMEI number of your handset, then click Submit button over there. You can get the IMEI number of your device by dialing *#06#.

5) Wait for few minute & you will receive a mail from Sony, there you will find the Sony Xperia P boot loader unlocking KEY, save it for latter use.

6) Now head over to this official Android developer page, click on Download the SDK button. Tick the box > I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions, then choose either 32 bit or 64 bit depending on your pc & then click the download button.

7) Download & Unzip this file, then place the unzipped file in usb_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google folder on your computer. Accept to replace the old android_winusb.inf-file with the new file. or DOWNLOAD Padnet for drivers and update all possible drivers in Device Manager(in control panel ) on your pc

8) Turn off your Sony Xperia P.

9) Now enter into Fastboot mode of your Xperia P , To enter into fastboot mode >Press & hold the Volume Down Key while Connecting the USB cable with your Phone as well as with your PC.

10) On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android bootloader interface-file.

11) Then, go to Android SDK >> Platform tools folder. Press and hold the SHIFT button on your keyboard, then right-click on an empty part of the screen and select open a command prompt window here.

12) Now a black window will open, there type the bellow command & press enter.

• fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version

13) Now the final part, on the same Command Prompt window type this bellow command & hit enter. (here KEY refers to that boot loader key which you got via email).

• fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY

14) Great you have finished the steps to unlock Sony Xperia P bootloader.

15) At the end the finished message will be displayed, Now type bellow command & hit enter to restart your cell.

• fastboot -i 0x0fce reboot

DOWNLOAD FLASH TOOL official from- http://d-h.st/Kb8

or*optional (But i dont use sony flash tool)

get Flash Tool For sony http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/

Er Anmol Singh Mangat

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