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* Fix Sony Bootloader It supports custom AVB, And doesn't really void warranty * Sony: Move avb notice. --------- Co-authored-by: melontini <104443436+melontini@users.noreply.github.com>
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# Sony
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- Verdict: **⚠️ Proceed with caution!**
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Sony has an open policy for software developers:
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- They are releasing AOSP sources under [Sony Open Devices Program].
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- Jolla provides first-class support for installing [Sailfish OS] on select Xperias.
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Since Sony likes to ruin a perfect thing:
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- 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 possible warranty voiding (many have had their phones repaired/replaced under warranty even after unlocking, just simply flash stock and lock before doing warranty).
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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.
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1. Dial `*#*#7378423#*#*` in the dialer.
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2. Tap "Service Info", then "Configuration", then "Rooting Status".
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3. Under Rooting Status look for "Bootloader unlock allowed"
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4. If "Yes", then the device is unlockable.
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Sony supports [Custom AVB](/README.md#custom-avb-keys) Since 2020.
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***
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Additional info provided by [K4sum1](https://github.com/K4sum1).<br/>
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Authored by [konradmb](https://github.com/konradmb).
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[Sony Open Devices Program]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices
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[Sailfish OS]:https://shop.jolla.com/
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[Unlock Service]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader
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[service-menu-gone]:https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/qir0ze/what_happened_to_the_service_menu/
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