bootloader-unlock-wall-of-s.../brands/sony/README.md

# Sony

- Verdict: **⚠️ Proceed with caution!**

Sony has an open policy for software developers:
- They are releasing AOSP sources under [Sony Open Devices Program].
- Jolla provides first-class support for installing [Sailfish OS] on select Xperias.

Since Sony likes to ruin a perfect thing:
- Sony requires you to request an unlock code from their [Unlock Service]. They can pull the plug anytime. You have to send your IMEI and agree to warranty voiding.

Some carrier locked and US devices can never be unlocked. On Sony devices ([but not all?][service-menu-gone]) you can check if the bootloader is unlockable using the service menu.

1. Dial `*#*#7378423#*#*` in the dialer.
2. Tap "Service Info", then "Configuration", then "Rooting Status".
3. Under Rooting Status look for "Bootloader unlock allowed"
4. If "Yes", then the device is unlockable.

***
Additional info provided by [K4sum1](https://github.com/K4sum1).<br/>
Authored by [konradmb](https://github.com/konradmb).

[Sony Open Devices Program]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices
[Sailfish OS]:https://shop.jolla.com/
[Unlock Service]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader
[service-menu-gone]:https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/qir0ze/what_happened_to_the_service_menu/
Use a wiki-like structure. 2024-10-04 12:21:21 -04:00			`# Sony`

			`- Verdict: ⚠️ Proceed with caution!`

			`Sony has an open policy for software developers:`
Use reference links. 2024-10-05 07:40:08 -04:00			`- They are releasing AOSP sources under [Sony Open Devices Program].`
Update Sony 2024-10-17 08:58:49 -04:00			`- Jolla provides first-class support for installing [Sailfish OS] on select Xperias.`
Use a wiki-like structure. 2024-10-04 12:21:21 -04:00
			`Since Sony likes to ruin a perfect thing:`
Update Sony 2024-10-17 08:58:49 -04:00			`- Sony requires you to request an unlock code from their [Unlock Service]. They can pull the plug anytime. You have to send your IMEI and agree to warranty voiding.`

			`Some carrier locked and US devices can never be unlocked. On Sony devices ([but not all?][service-menu-gone]) you can check if the bootloader is unlockable using the service menu.`

			1. Dial `##7378423##` in the dialer.
			`2. Tap "Service Info", then "Configuration", then "Rooting Status".`
			`3. Under Rooting Status look for "Bootloader unlock allowed"`
			`4. If "Yes", then the device is unlockable.`
Use a wiki-like structure. 2024-10-04 12:21:21 -04:00
			`***`
Update Sony 2024-10-17 08:58:49 -04:00			`Additional info provided by [K4sum1](https://github.com/K4sum1).<br/>`
Use reference links. 2024-10-05 07:40:08 -04:00			`Authored by [konradmb](https://github.com/konradmb).`

			`[Sony Open Devices Program]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices`
			`[Sailfish OS]:https://shop.jolla.com/`
Update Sony 2024-10-17 08:58:49 -04:00			`[Unlock Service]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader`
			`[service-menu-gone]:https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/qir0ze/what_happened_to_the_service_menu/`