Hi all,
i'm new here and was hoping to find some answers, i have a Sony Xperia Neo, with a locked bootloader on O2, i've tried to install the Doomkernel, but it doens't seem to be working... so i was wondering if anyone else had similar problems and how they got round it??
First unlock U'r bootloader, then flash kernel
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You can use this to root with locked bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
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What's your thoughts on the 2.3.4 update, when do you think we will see it?
After a couple of searches on google I'm afraid that it will take a while before we have it, what do you guys think?
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luddeblaesild said:
What's your thoughts on the 2.3.4 update, when do you think we will see it?
After a couple of searches on google I'm afraid that it will take a while before we have it, what do you guys think?
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here you go 2.3.4
Android 2.3.4 for XPERIA Mini
Yeah I've seen that but I would like to keep my phone with locked boatloader I'm talking about the official one since the arc, neo, ray and play got it about a week ago.
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luddeblaesild said:
Yeah I've seen that but I would like to keep my phone with locked boatloader I'm talking about the official one since the arc, neo, ray and play got it about a week ago.
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If it's the offical firmware then by rights you don't need to unlock the bootloader as it's signed code.
Here in Sweden it's been released officially and can be updated using SEUS/PC Companion
But now when I got the official release can I root it?
I have followed this guide to unlock bootloader and root another Xperia Mini but this is for FW 4.0.A.2.368.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227149
Is it possible to root after updating to 2.3.4, FW: 4.0.1.A.0.283?
Check the Arc section, I think they have a method of rooting for this firmware that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader.
Hello and sorry if this has been already asked. I just got my new Xperia Ray and I want to root it, but I can't. I have locked bootloader, android version 2.3.4 and firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62. Tell me exactly what to do cause I am really newbie. Send me links with tutorials to follow if needed.
P.S.: Moderators move it to right.section if it isn't right now. As I said I new here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567125
here for .62
as for unlocking bootloader , use the testpoint method , dont use the official SE method because if you use that method, your phone will brick when you apply the update from them.
With test point, you can get the official sony's ICS update.
Hi..i have the version .69 and i would like to be root..
I want to transfer my apps in my sd card with link2sd app, i have made the partition but it said me that i have to be user to do this and inform superuser..
can anyone help me??thank you
no idea how to root with .69
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
view this thread, or my previous reply
I would just google "how to root xperia ray." Seriously thats how I rooted my droid x. Thats actually how most network problems get fixed at work.
Cheers
Burrito
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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makaros1994 said:
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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Now use zergrush method.
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i suggest you refer hansip's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
if you got any problems with the testpoint, i think you have to try harder as i also had failed so many time doing that...maybe you have to manually install the driver..
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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makaros1994 said:
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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unlock bootloader work just fine to me with .62 firmware just using test point
and i just bought my phone yesterday -_-
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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makaros1994 said:
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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I just use a paper clip for test point to unlock the bootloader, maybe you can have a try..
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I have a question, I have a xperia S (lt26i), and I have allowed bootloader status "no", I have the generic 4.0.4 android world, but hey seen you can install the root cwm and also do not need the boot loader unlocked, having locked bootloader could install cyanogenmod 9?? or any way to get it having locked bootloader without having to flash the kernel?
If this was in the right section you would get your answer a lot faster as a lot of people now ignore question threads in the GENERAL section.
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Nope you need an unlock boootloader to boot CM rom
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Not yet would be the right answer as some people are working on trying to get custom kernel onto a locked bootloader as this is the thing stopping users with locked bootloaders have cm ://
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Nope you need an unlock boootloader to boot CM rom
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I read somewhere that putting a generic rom 4.0.4 in specific and having locked bootloader cwm installed, you could install CM9, 9 not 10, because the kernel was compatible with CM9 and did not need to flash another kernel. And would have locked bootloader CM9 with and without flash kernel.
Its possible. You have to wait. check this thread, you can understand.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961638
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this guy (seems) to have done it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969804
(even this)
Hi,
I am new in rooting android. Let me explain you all my issues in detail as I've been searching for long but didn't got any info regarding my case.
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I never rooted my Xperia neo v.
I updated to Official ICS latest firmware. My neo was running fine for about 4 to 5 months (except it was laggy).
Recently, When I turned on the bluetooth , it got stuck in bootloop . So, searched and from the great developers help in this forum, I got the solution to Falsh my neo v with stock rom . I did and now I've 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Now,My questions are:::
Q1. Can I root my Neo V without unlocking the bootloader ?
Q2. I tried the Fastboot method but Android SDK Manager doesn't run on my Windows 8 64bit, tried to fix it too but it didn't fix. So any alternate solution to this method?
Q3. Also, When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'.Does it mean I've an Unloackedbootloader?
And it might sound a lil stupid, But Please can I have the detail rooting solution according to my above questions?
Thanks all,
Akash
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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XDguru said:
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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Thanks for that reply. Can You please give me the guide of how you installed custom rom with your bootloader loked?
I found this post which is the solution to my problem...
Hope this one helps for others...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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techie24 said:
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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1. Root your phone
2. Install CWM for locked bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
3. Install your rom for locked bl.
4. Enjoy
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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techie24 said:
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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Just go to respective custom rom threads.. u ll get instructions there
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@ techie24
If u want to install custom rom u need to unlock bootloader, between i have unlocked bootloader easily using zero percent fix tool, check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325
Thanks for your help bros...
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I have xperia z ultra c6082 i want to root to backup its DRM keys.
Can anyone please guide me?
It is on latest firmware.(. 510)
Please help me.
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Plenty of guide for rooting in general section. Two options for rooting w/o unlocking bootloader..
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if you root but dont unlock bootloader, can you still have a custom recovery and flash roms?
thanks
wase4711 said:
if you root but dont unlock bootloader, can you still have a custom recovery and flash roms?
thanks
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Yes, but with more limited options than unlocking bootloader. Now we have working recovery but requires unlocking bootloader. Recovery w/o unlocking bootloader is still in progress, check the original android development section.
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thanks; I know I have read that unlocking the bootloader currently disables some features in the phone, but I am sure its only a matter of time till the fantastic devs get that sorted out..plus, once they announce who is carrying this phone in the US, there will be ALOT more people, including devs, jumping on board! :good:
Mine is rooted with vroot and i m not sure will it lost DRM keys or not.
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