topic what does locked bootloader means? in XPERIA archive

Can't do software repair!!!!

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:36:49 GMT

Can't do software repair to my xperia t!!!! when I connect the phone (on the last step), pc companion shows: "there is no software available for your device"! please help

Re: Can't do software repair!!!!

Thommo — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:49:34 GMT

To perform a system repair - This will factory reset your phone

Switch off your phone and unplug from Pc (Hold volume up and power for around 10 seconds)
Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the onscreen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process

If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose Windows 7 or XP

Re: Can't do software repair!!!!

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:02:16 GMT

I am doing it thet way but it doesn't work!

Re: Can't do software repair!!!!

Thommo — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:03:37 GMT

Try a different Pc or manually flash it using Flashtools and a .ftf firmware file

Re: Can't do software repair!!!!

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:33:36 GMT

how can I do that?

what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:54:45 GMT

When I tried to reinstall software to my xperia t it showed yor bootloader is locked, what does this mean?

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

_alexdon_ — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:56:44 GMT

Locked or unlocked? Normally you can't reinstall if it is unlocked.

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:04:43 GMT

it is locked, and as I saw it can't be unlocked

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

_alexdon_ — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:05:26 GMT

It means you won't be able to flash custom ROM.

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:07:40 GMT

I don't want to flash a cosom rom just want to reinstall the software, or downgrade to 4.1 from 4.3

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:12:12 GMT

how can I do it?

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

_alexdon_ — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:15:12 GMT

As Thommo suggested,you need a flashtool and a ftf file.

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:19:46 GMT

I installed flashtool but, when I connect the phone it shows that the phone is locked

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

_alexdon_ — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:21:49 GMT

This is strange,I think you should get more info on XDA.

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:34:50 GMT

Is there anything I can do? I can't do software repair (I want to do it because of screen flickering on the left down corner) via pc companion

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

_alexdon_ — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:51:42 GMT

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t-v/general

Look there,maybe they can help.

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

nick1999 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:11:32 GMT

I downloaded Emma, is it real flashtool?

Re: what does locked bootloader means?

_alexdon_ — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:51:01 GMT

Yes,you should use it.