Use this guide at your own risk. Always back up your TA partition (DRM keys) before unlocking if you wish to restore stock functionality later.

Sony does not provide a single "click-to-unlock" software tool like some other manufacturers. Instead, unlocking is a two-step process involving an official Unlock Key delivered via the Sony Developer website.

Before proceeding, confirm your Xperia model is unlockable. Devices from carriers like Verizon, AT&T, or Docomo are usually permanently locked and will reject the unlock command.