From c65b375392ac9d6ab080c585dd40d116fa32f0e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: melontini <104443436+melontini@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:58:49 +0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update Sony --- brands/sony/README.md | 15 ++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/brands/sony/README.md b/brands/sony/README.md index 168eaa9..db78fa0 100644 --- a/brands/sony/README.md +++ b/brands/sony/README.md @@ -4,14 +4,23 @@ 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. That wouldn't be possible without Sony's openness. +- 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 servers][Unlock Service]. They can pull the plug anytime. You have to send your IMEI and agree to warranty voiding. +- 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).
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 \ No newline at end of file +[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/ \ No newline at end of file