In literal terms, bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. The concept of bootloaders is universal to virtually all Operating systems that inculcates operating systems on your PC, laptop, smartphones, and other such devices. Bootloaders basically package the instructions to boot operating system kernel and most of them also have their own debugging or modification environment. As the bootloader kicks off before any piece of software on your device, it makes it extremely processor specific and every motherboard has it’s own bootloader. This is one reason that all Android phones have different Custom ROMS developed due to high variance of processing hardware present on the device. The iDevices running iOS somewhat share the same hardware specs and hence you don’t see much variance in their bootloaders.
Why To Unlock Bootloader On Android Devices ?
The explanation to this question is really simple. If you want root, you’d be wanting to flash Custom ROM post-root, and if you want to install a Custom ROM, you’d need to have your stock bootloader unlocked. In simple terms Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
[blockquote]#Warning: Unlocking your phone’s bootloader voids its warranty. It also completely wipes (formats) your Android phone’s internal memory including applications, contacts, SMS and MMS messages etc.[/blockquote]
To unlock the bootloader, actually can be done several ways. and an easier way as I use it is to use Flashtool. This method is very easy, can be done only by a few steps.
What are the requirements?
- Flashtool
- Xperia 10
- USB Cable
Flashtool Can be Download HERE
- Install Flashtool
- Install Xperia Driver [open the Flashtool folder (usually in C:/program files/Flashtool/Drivers)]
- then install it and select the your device Series if your android device already recognizes by a computer you can skip this section
- On your android, Turn on USB debugging [settings> applications> development> check USB Debugging]
- Then we connect the Android device to the computer using USB cable
- Start Flashtool and wait until device connected
- Click menu Plugin >Bootloader Unlock >Run
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