To perform bootloader unlock on the Sony Xperia Z or ZL, you will need to download and install Fastboot files on your computer. The process is simple if you have a Windows 7 computer, but if you have a Windows 8, you will have to perform some extra steps in getting everything to work.
Only after unlocking the bootloader, you will be able to flash custom ROMs and root your Xperia ZL or Z phone. You will also be able to flash custom Kernels. Also, Sony gives early previews of their upcoming firmwares to those with unlocked bootloaders. Before you start, follow these steps.
While both Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are identical hardware-wise, the steps on how to root the Sony Xperia ZL are slightly different from its cousin. For the tech folks, the CF Auto root file that used to root Xperia Z has been modified to work with the Xperia ZL. So, here are the instructions on how to root the Xperia ZL.
Folks at xda have released CWM recovery for the Sony Xperia ZL with locked bootloaders. As expected, everything is working like a charm and there are no ill-effects of flashing this CWM (clock work mod) recovery on the phone.
Continue reading Sony Xperia ZL CWM Recovery (for locked bootloaders)
Core i7-3612QM Specs
Series Intel Core i7
Codename Ivy Bridge
Clock Rate 2100 – 3100 MHz
Level 1 Cache 256 KB
Level 2 Cache 1024 KB
Level 3 Cache 6144 KB
Number of Cores / Threads 4 / 8
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) 35 Watt
Transistor Count 1400 Million
Manufacturing Technology 22 nm
Die Size 160 mm2
Max. Temperature 105 °C
Socket FCBGA1224, FCPGA988
Features HD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit 64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Announcement Date 04/23/2012
Core i7-2720QM specs
Series Intel Core i7
Codename Sandy Bridge
Clock Rate 2200 – 3300 MHz
Level 1 Cache 256 KB
Level 2 Cache 1024 KB
Level 3 Cache 6144 KB
Number of Cores / Threads 4 / 8
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) 45 Watt
Transistor Count 995 Million
Manufacturing Technology 32 nm
Die Size 216 mm2
Max. Temperature 100 °C
Socket FCBGA1224, FCPGA988
Features HD Graphics 3000 (650-1300MHz), DDR-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit 64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Starting Price $378 U.S.
Announcement Date 01/06/2011
