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I know this is completely useless since bootloader has been bypassed, but I don't want hidden things on my phone!
If you don't either, then help me!
So, I think that it's a simple button combination to fastboot and unlock bootloader.
I tried holding the this (the order matters) : BACK + POWER
and the led blinked green once. I assume that this is an indication to continue and press something else to unlock.
I don't know, that's why I ask for help.
Please try combinations and report them here.
Report EXAMPLE
VOLUME DOWN + POWER = FAIL (nothing happend, just boot)
i subscribed this thread for teh lulz.
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Flussen said:
i subscribed this thread for teh lulz.
Sent out of my Free Candy Van.
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I don't think it would be funny, but if we find it, that would be a LOL! xD
Like you stated. Useless thread.
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i think back+power is flash mode without USB cable but im not sure so tell me if you manage to make it do something cool like use the LED to play stuff on the SD mode #9now that would be cool)
x10man said:
i think back+power is flash mode without USB cable but im not sure so tell me if you manage to make it do something cool like use the LED to play stuff on the SD mode #9now that would be cool)
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you are right.... wen we update with seus they say to press Power+back button...
so LOL
i will try one thing if it works i will post here
BTW i know how to enter in safe mode!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092552
and i dont think you can unlock the bootloader pressing buttons.
i was searching for the x10 bootloader crack method and ive found some interesting things... like the kernel in the big x10 is the same as x10 mini pro (2.6.29 [email protected] #1)
PTGamer said:
you are right.... wen we update with seus they say to press Power+back button...
so LOL
i will try one thing if it works i will post here
BTW i know how to enter in safe mode!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092552
and i dont think you can unlock the bootloader pressing buttons.
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i think when we update with seus its only says to press and hold back button ,
so you guyz check out again, lol.
well by unlocking bootloader can we make hd camcorder for 720p.
shravanchoudhary9 said:
i think when we update with seus its only says to press and hold back button ,
so you guyz check out again, lol.
well by unlocking bootloader can we make hd camcorder for 720p.
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we should look at the x10 unlocking method (cpu exploit) becuz x10 and x10 mini pro are similar in some specs like ther kernel.
I just lawl when I come here, I thought i will be seeing some hard hex codes, and complex kernel sources .
Btw, that wont work, and also X10 it's SO different to mimmi on everything (kernels are not the same, processor, screen, bla)
D4rKn3sSyS said:
I just lawl when I come here, I thought i will be seeing some hard hex codes, and complex kernel sources .
Btw, that wont work, and also X10 it's SO different to mimmi on everything (kernels are not the same, processor, screen, bla)
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i know that LOL
but i was able to get my hands on one x10 and the 1st thing i notice was the kernel. it have the same version. (note the x10 was on 2.1)
PTGamer said:
i know that LOL
but i was able to get my hands on one x10 and the 1st thing i notice was the kernel. it have the same version. (note the x10 was on 2.1)
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They have the same name, that don't means that they're the same.
Before anyone mentions it.
No we cannot get fastboot the way you are thinking.
No we cannot unlock bootloader with 'flash mode'.
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They have the same name, that don't means that they're the same.
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yes. but they can have similarities.
what im trying to say is if they are similar we *meybe* can do something based on the bootloader cracking metod of the x10.
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yes. but they can have similarities.
what im trying to say is if they are similar we *meybe* can do something based on the bootloader cracking metod of the x10.
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Yup they're simillar only exception being the hardware, they unlocked it using a security encryption bug, the right direction would be in looking for same bug in msm7k series!
galvic said:
Yup they're simillar only exception being the hardware, they unlocked it using a security encryption bug, the right direction would be in looking for same bug in msm7k series!
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This.
If it doesnt work (no offence D4, i just dont know what programming languages you know) then we probably have no hope as we dont have a Dev team, only D4 now. And of coure, NobodyAtAll from mini.
It's funny how SE has instructions on their website on just how to do this:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Guess it doesn't work with the Mini Pro?
EDIT: Yep, doesn't, sorry for the useless post.
Truthiswithin said:
Guess it doesn't work with the Mini Pro?
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It works only on:
* Sony Ericsson Xperia TM PLAY
* Sony Ericsson Xperia TM arc
* Sony Ericsson Xperia TM pro
* Sony Ericsson Xperia TM neo
as the sidebar says ;-)
By the way unlocking a bootloader isn't so relevant (at least for me), i'm wondering if we could just load a custom kernel over the SE's one using kexec-tools... in the next weeks i'll start reading something more about it, thus if we load a custom kernel (with proper hardware configuration, hoping SE doesn't patch the kernel too much) i guess we could get out from 2.1 constraint that SE forces us into.
It's only a guess, but i think it's a worth trying ;-D
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It's funny how SE has instructions on their website on just how to do this:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Guess it doesn't work with the Mini Pro?
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Actually, has anyone tried this SE guide? I am very curious...
Yeah, I understand that that was a stupid post, but as I said I don't want secrets in my phone and wanted more information for the reason why it's impossible (impossible is nothing).
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leajian said:
Actually, has anyone tried this SE guide? I am very curious...
Yeah, I understand that that was a stupid post, but as I said I don't want secrets in my phone and wanted more information for the reason why it's impossible (impossible is nothing).
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Yes, of course I did can't even get into fastboot mode, seems it's something new to the new 2011 phones.
ok so i used the tool to check see if i could unlock my boot loader, which said i had the semc certificate so i could proceed,
i then unlocked my bootloader , instaled custom kernel from doomlord, now my phone only makes emergency calls someone did mention about if it wasnt unlocked properly , it would lose my radio, so it would seem this is what has happened,
now my question is, how do i sort it any advice is greatly apreciated, i have tried multiple roms, kernels,
thanks andy
Did your phone locked simcard or not?
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ask the laser, I'm pretty sure he said the only way to fix it its to pay and use setool though
my phone was unlocked, and the bootloader test tool said it had the semc certificate,
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ask the laser, I'm pretty sure he said the only way to fix it its to pay and use setool though
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ye ive pmed him, awaiting response, that being said someone already said it]f the test too said sems certificate then it should be ok, the phone actually isnt recognizing any sim card now, saying baseband unknown altho ive tried to reflash 2.1.71
Try flash 2.1 and maybe try unlocking bl again, my bb was unknown after I unlocked my bl and that's what I did, so back to stock 2.1, than root, install xrec unlock bl,and than go from there.... hope you get it fixed
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Try flash 2.1 and maybe try unlocking bl again, my bb was unknown after I unlocked my bl and that's what I did, so back to stock 2.1, than root, install xrec unlock bl,and than go from there.... hope you get it fixed
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exactly what i done mate, so now i should be o to install a custom kernel and custom rom again without mucking it up again???
If that don't work try the re-lock tool its in the dev section, it might work...
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exactly what i done mate, so now i should be o to install a custom kernel and custom rom again without mucking it up again???
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Once you get radio back, you can do whatever you want, just be carefull...
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Hi first of all sorry for my poor english!
i have unlocked my xperia ray bootloader using the tutorial on the official sony ericson website losing my DRM data, and flashed using flash tool the official
ST18_4.0.A.2.368_GENERIC_(1248-9545).ftf file and all worked fine until i done the Firmware upgrade over the air and there my pone stopped working..
i have flashed another firmware but nothing
i cannot go even in the fast boot mode, only flash mode.
can anybody help me? pls
I dont think there is anything you can do. I read somewhere that happens when you unlock bootloader on official website and update it over the air. A hard brick i think its called.
Hope im wrong.
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Restore bootloader using s1 tool then repair with pc companion.
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Try this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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Try this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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This works guaranteed
thanks a lot all fixed i was sure u guis can help me,
another question is there any way for me to turn back to official updates and using track id?
Did you even take the time to read the disclamer that Sony Ericsson has on their Developer site?
Known issues
It is currently not possible to unlock the boot loader for CDMA phones.
Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the XDA forum.
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That answers the reason you bricked your phone.
And as it has been answered a gazillion times. NO NO NO NO. You CANNOT restore DRM or Track-ID. There are other third party apps that do the same thing.
Please note that you may void the warranty of your phone and/or any warranty from your operator if you unlock the boot loader. Sony Ericsson can then no longer guarantee the full functionality of your phone, and will not be responsible for any unsigned custom software being flashed to the phone after the boot loader is unlocked. Certain functions in your phone might cease to work, and performance might not be ideal. You might also damage your phone permanently. In the worst case, unlocking the boot loader will cause physical injuries or material damage, for example, due to the phone overheating.
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That includes but is not limited to: Official updates(especially ICS), DRM, Track-ID.
I'd recommend you did some research before unlocking your bootloader. It will save you a lot of time and stress.
no i readed all the disclaimer, fully knowing what i was doing. and the reason i have done the fota upgrade was only a stupid mistake i have pressed ok on the notification of update, becouse is similar with the market notification of updates, and i was only wandering if some genius in here was able to make the inverse process of the drm data thanks a lot for evrything.
katsukatsu said:
Try this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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That worked great with my Ray.
Thank you very much.
dumraden said:
Did you even take the time to read the disclamer that Sony Ericsson has on their Developer site?
That answers the reason you bricked your phone.
And as it has been answered a gazillion times. NO NO NO NO. You CANNOT restore DRM or Track-ID. There are other third party apps that do the same thing.
That includes but is not limited to: Official updates(especially ICS), DRM, Track-ID.
I'd recommend you did some research before unlocking your bootloader. It will save you a lot of time and stress.
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Hi, I was always wondering then in such case you only shouldn't use OTA updates or does update through PC Companion would brick the phone as well? Do somebody might know the answer?
no the pc companion wont let you update, but if it dose (wich is impossible i think) it wil do same thing.. so update your phone with <flashtool only
Do you try to reflash with the stock rom??
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Hello,
I've tryed serveral apps and Windows utilities to try to root my Xperia U... SuperOneClick, zergRush, z4root, Gingerbreak... everything fails...
So, I thinked about a thing... If on the X8 we were able to flash Kernels and System images using Flashtool, can we use the Flashtool to flash on the Xperia U a pre-rooted system image, to obtain root? Is it possible?
I'm with Locked BL, BL Unlock Allowed = NO, that's why i'm asking this...
Hope you can find an answer for my question, or another root method.
No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
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No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
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hum ok... anybody is working on Root for Locked BL?
it is already out, search in de android dev section
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I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,
I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
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it is already out, search in de android dev section
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please, read carefully the title... Xperia U not S
XGAdev said:
I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,
I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
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That sucks so bad... it means that the people who have BL Unlock Allowed = NO will most probably stuck with Stock Kernel forever...
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable
There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
KeiranFTW said:
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable
There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
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keiran, do you know anything about exploits? can u try to make one for the Xperia U if you're able too? I can be your tester if you want and if you can do it..
btw, hope you buy your Xperia U soon! i'm unable to donate due to some troubles i have with Paypal, if i could i would donate you.. is there any other method that i can do it?
Hi people. This is my 3rd android device. Two samsung products, and now the Z ultra.
So I have no idea what people are talking about... I'm used to ODIN... so is flashtool a similar piece of software?
My xperia Z hasn't arrived yet, Im just trying to get my head around sony and the way their devices are run..
So.. questions...
1. Backup your TA partition (I read that this has important info that I don't want to loose... Do i do this with flashtool? Do i also reflash this partition at a later date?)
2. Unlock your bootloader (Why are some people not unlocking bootloader... Do I understand correctly that some features will stop working... like x-reality?? If so, can't they just be reactivated with a custom ROM?)
3. I see there is a recovery for locked bootloaders... (can you still flash kernel's custom ROM's zips using CWM with a locked bootloader?)
Ive spent 3 days looking on the threads here, but I think because of my previous devices I have a preconceived idea of what i should be doing.. I'm confused.
hamdogg said:
Hi people. This is my 3rd android device. Two samsung products, and now the Z ultra.
So I have no idea what people are talking about... I'm used to ODIN... so is flashtool a similar piece of software???
My xperia Z hasn't arrived yet, Im just trying to get my head around sony and the way their devices are run..
So.. questions...
1. Backup your TA partition (I read that this has important info that I don't want to loose... Do i do this with flashtool?? Do i also reflash this partition at a later date?)
2. Unlock your bootloader (Why are some people not unlocking bootloader... Do I understand correctly that some features will stop working... like x-reality?? If so, can't they just be reactivated with a custom ROM?)
3. I see there is a recovery for locked bootloaders... (can you still flash kernel's custom ROM's zips using CWM with a locked bootloader?)
Ive spent 3 days looking on the threads here, but I think because of my previous devices I have a preconceived idea of what i should be doing.. I'm confused.
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Oh thanks god!! I have been waiting for someone to ask... I didn't want to get labeled as a noob! :b
greggCc said:
Oh thanks god!! I have been waiting for someone to ask... I didn't want to get labeled as a noob! :b
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Now everyone knows you're a n00b!
First of all, the minus of unlocking bootloader is losing your DRM keys. To do this, sony has provided us an official way through their website (just google it). Or you can do this via flashtool too. After unlocking, you will lose xreality engine and won't get FW update from sony anymore through official means (pcc or ota, but you can always flash). Some says trackID will be lost, too, but hey, who use it anyway?
The plus is, you entered godmode for flashing anything into your phone.
Unlocked bootloader can be relocked through flashtool, but relocked is not the same as locked, because xreality is still lost, cmiiw. To restore to original locked state, use backupTA (search thread in xda) BEFORE unlocking bootloader. And backupTA needs root, so we need root w/o unlock bootloader first (already plenty in other threads).
And yeah, what a maze this is.
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unk_damnation said:
Now everyone knows you're a n00b!
First of all, the minus of unlocking bootloader is losing your DRM keys. To do this, sony has provided us an official way through their website (just google it). Or you can do this via flashtool too. After unlocking, you will lose xreality engine and won't get FW update from sony anymore through official means (pcc or ota, but you can always flash). Some says trackID will be lost, too, but hey, who use it anyway?
The plus is, you entered godmode for flashing anything into your phone.
Unlocked bootloader can be relocked through flashtool, but relocked is not the same as locked, because xreality is still lost, cmiiw. To restore to original locked state, use backupTA (search thread in xda) BEFORE unlocking bootloader. And backupTA needs root, so we need root w/o unlock bootloader first (already plenty in other threads).
And yeah, what a maze this is.
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Ok thanks, that confirmed what i thought about bootloader..
Can you still flash VIA CWM with a locked bootloader?
otherwise as i understand it...
1) root device
2) backup TA parition
3) unlock bootloader
4) flash ROM/kernel/etc
5) reflash TA partition.
done... custom ROM with x-reality support?
hamdogg said:
Ok thanks, that confirmed what i thought about bootloader..
Can you still flash VIA CWM with a locked bootloader?
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Limited options. Most ROMs required unlocked bootloader.
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Limited options. Most ROMs required unlocked bootloader.
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so there will be some ROM's that don't require an unlocked bootloader??
Why are not all ROM's like this, then x-reality / track ID's would not be a problem...
hamdogg said:
so there will be some ROM's that don't require an unlocked bootloader??
Why are not all ROM's like this, then x-reality / track ID's would not be a problem...
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Well it's harder to make, apparently. Currently even custom recovery for locked bootloader is not finished yet. Check the development section. And flashing things that normally isn't allowed on locked does have limitations, check in other xperia devices threads.
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Well it's harder to make, apparently. Currently even custom recovery for locked bootloader is not finished yet. Check the development section. And flashing things that normally isn't allowed on locked does have limitations, check in other xperia devices threads.
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ok... say I have flashed a ROM... i can then flash the TA partition and then I have that ROM with x-reality working?
hamdogg said:
ok... say I have flashed a ROM... i can then flash the TA partition and then I have that ROM with x-reality working?
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Actually on firmware .510 with unlocked bootloader and I still have Xreality. Making your Ta backup is mainly to be able to restore your device in case of softbrick or restore your phone to stock.
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Actually on firmware .510 with unlocked bootloader and I still have Xreality. Making your Ta backup is mainly to be able to restore your device in case of softbrick or restore your phone to stock.
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I read that members running 510 have the reality box to check, but most say it doesn't make a difference, and that its not working in the album
hamdogg said:
I read that members running 510 have the reality box to check, but most say it doesn't make a difference, and that its not working in the album
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Right i don't see difference on album. But I see it on videos.
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I am looking at getting the phone too. From what I understand is when your bootloader is locked, it will only load signed boot partitions. So any modification to the boot partition outside of the official stock kernel will not boot when locked. So installing any custom kernel (OC/UV/etc) with stock rom needs unlocked bootloader, or installing CM (which has it's own kernel anyway). So best is getting custom roms (only modified system) with stock kernel.
Also like already said, unlocked bootloader means no updates from Sony. I would backup TA at all costs anyway.
I doubt stock kernel supports kexec, but I guess you can hack the system init process to load different ramdisks. Which is why I guess they are having trouble with locked bootloaders with recovery ramdisks in the dev forum.
I am waiting for the C6806. Here are my plans:
1. Root using vroot (hope it doesn't infect TA with something ;o)
2. Backup TA Partition
3. Unlock
4. Deal with loss of DRM
5. Install whatever ROM/kernel for daily usage
6. (maybe make official TWRP)
7. Get official updates by restoring TA partition, stock kernel if necessary
or...
1. Root using vroot
2. Backup TA Paritition
3. Stick with stock kernel
4. Help with getting locked 2nd ramdisk working with stock init
5. Is the stock ROM awesome enough? (Not sure since we don't have 4.3 )
Also hoping info comes out about ATT bootloader soon on Note 3.
LTE phone is out by 9/25 I am thinking with US warranty support. (C6806)
bigbiff said:
I am looking at getting the phone too. From what I understand is when your bootloader is locked, it will only load signed boot partitions. So any modification to the boot partition outside of the official stock kernel will not boot when locked. So installing any custom kernel (OC/UV/etc) with stock rom needs unlocked bootloader, or installing CM (which has it's own kernel anyway). So best is getting custom roms (only modified system) with stock kernel.
Also like already said, unlocked bootloader means no updates from Sony. I would backup TA at all costs anyway.
I doubt stock kernel supports kexec, but I guess you can hack the system init process to load different ramdisks. Which is why I guess they are having trouble with locked bootloaders with recovery ramdisks in the dev forum.
I am waiting for the C6806. Here are my plans:
1. Root using vroot (hope it doesn't infect TA with something ;o)
2. Backup TA Partition
3. Unlock
4. Deal with loss of DRM
5. Install whatever ROM/kernel for daily usage
6. (maybe make official TWRP)
7. Get official updates by restoring TA partition, stock kernel if necessary
or...
1. Root using vroot
2. Backup TA Paritition
3. Stick with stock kernel
4. Help with getting locked 2nd ramdisk working with stock init
5. Is the stock ROM awesome enough? (Not sure since we don't have 4.3 )
Also hoping info comes out about ATT bootloader soon on Note 3.
LTE phone is out by 9/25 I am thinking with US warranty support. (C6806)
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Thanks for your thoughts biff...
I was also going to wait for the LTE version, however only two cities have it in my country, and I rarely travel to them, and the added price made be think again...
Thanks to all for their contributions on this thread especially op for having the balls to expose his new noob levels I'm coming from Samsung note and this has helped put things in perspective.
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SpyderTracks said:
Thanks to all for their contributions on this thread especially op for having the balls to expose his new noob levels I'm coming from Samsung note and this has helped put things in perspective.
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Lol nobody should be ashamed to be a noob. We are all noobs to some extend, we learn and improve. I am a big noob on Sony devices as well and a huge noob when it come to development hahahhaa
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I've just ordered mine, should be delivered day after tomorrow. Wait is almost over!
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SpyderTracks said:
I've just ordered mine, should be delivered day after tomorrow. Wait is almost over!
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haha.. no problem!
I know samsung devices very well, and am no noob there.. But sony... yes, I know basically nothing. We all have to start somewhere.. :silly:
hamdogg said:
haha.. no problem!
I know samsung devices very well, and am no noob there.. But sony... yes, I know basically nothing. We all have to start somewhere.. :silly:
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Jeez, this is a nice phone!
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SpyderTracks said:
Jeez, this is a nice phone!
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my wait is nearly over... customs called... gotta pay import duty (ARSE!!!)
but will have it Monday... Boom!!