If you want to root or install a custom ROM on your Xperia phone or tablet, you’ll need to unlock the bootloader first. This step can be tricky to pull off, but thankfully Sony have got your back. The company released a tutorial video this week, showing precisely what to do. There are plenty of tutorials online, but this is the first we’ve seen from a major device manufacturer, and it’s pretty cool to see.
To find out if your device can be unlocked using Sony’s tutorial, check out their list of supported devices, then check out the tutorial video below!
Of course, it also bears mentioning that the process is not without risk and does require being fairly handy with computers. It also will void your device’s warranty, so don’t just unlock the bootloader for the heck of it!
Did you use the video to unlock your Xperia handset? Let us know in the comments below!