The tool includes a "Bootloader Unlock" utility. It can check the status of the bootloader (unlock allowed/disallowed) and facilitates the unlocking process via Fastboot, which is essential for installing custom recoveries like TWRP or rooting the device.
Version 0.9.23.2, released around late 2016 to early 2017, was a significant minor update in the software's history. It built upon the major 0.9.23.0 release, which introduced support for . Key features of this version cycle included: Flashtool 0.9.23.2
The tool’s developer, Androxyde (now AndroXyde), has long moved on to newer versions, but the 0.9.23.2 release continues to be shared via torrents and file archives. Its enduring popularity stems from a perfect balance: enough features for advanced users, a GUI simple enough for beginners, and rock-solid reliability on the hardware it was designed to support. The tool includes a "Bootloader Unlock" utility
: A crucial feature for Xperia users, allowing for the backup of DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader. This version famously utilized the DirtyCow exploit to achieve raw TA backups. It built upon the major 0