hi guys
i'm just wondering what would be the true benefit of an unlocked bootloader, since we can still use the same roms using cobrato's method?
while i want to try it, it seems that the x10's unlocked bootloader still have limitations ie kernels need to flashed and also irreversible.
are there much tangible benefits, ie better performance?
thanks
I just love the boot screen of custom kernel ;D
shubu000 said:
hi guys
i'm just wondering what would be the true benefit of an unlocked bootloader, since we can still use the same roms using cobrato's method?
while i want to try it, it seems that the x10's unlocked bootloader still have limitations ie kernels need to flashed and also irreversible.
are there much tangible benefits, ie better performance?
thanks
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the benefit is using custom kernel...custom kernel is smooth than stock...
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jiawei0309 said:
the benefit is using custom kernel...custom kernel is smooth than stock...
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hi jiawei,
thanks for getting back to me, but when you say custom kernel smoother than stock, do you mean just any? or custom kernels with an unlocked bootloader?
thanks
shubu000 said:
hi jiawei,
thanks for getting back to me, but when you say custom kernel smoother than stock, do you mean just any? or custom kernels with an unlocked bootloader?
thanks
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use doom kernel v6-FS and use setcpu n set to lagfree...it iz smoother...but u need to unlock ur bootloader
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So I'm wondering what's the whole point of unlocking bootloader since I have no idea what its for.
Comments will be appreciated. Ty!
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qazaz said:
So I'm wondering what's the whole point of unlocking bootloader since I have no idea what its for.
Comments will be appreciated. Ty!
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So you can load custom kernels directly without having to bypass the stock kernel.
Its a lot cleaner and allows for more customisation like doomkernel v06 for unlocked bootloaders which includes a bootmanager. It also has the potential for cm7.2 (Maybe cm9) in the future, and full support from cm because we will be able to use cmw recovery not just xrecovery
Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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marquae11 said:
Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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Hello and welcome to x10 xda. Yes, you can flash locked bootloader ROMs as long as you updated latest 2.3.3official GB from sony pc companion, to get compatible baseband for most roms. Then, get your 2.3.3 rooted and installed xrecovery. Last is, download you desired ROM.zip and updates. Remember visit their thread and follow instruction properly.
If you are newcomer for rooting x10/flashing, you may visit my signature link for pdf guides. Although older version, but more stable and reliable and higher success to failure ratio.
For recommending awesome and smooth Roms for locked bootloader, try donutHD 2.2.8jelly bean. Its the best now for locked and unlocked bootloader. I got link too in my signature.
All the best
Whitefang
Thank you for your help. You are very much appreciated
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Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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Itamar2 said:
Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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What method did you use for unlocking? I'm looking to do it but I want to find the safest way ahaa
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Why the installation of the kernel is through a tft file and not via recovery like other android devices?
Read my answer here.
It's not totally technically correct but that is the procedure in short
THeLogiC said:
nope sorry mate you cant do that.
Bootmanager can be flashed only by flashtool.
In Locked bootloader, the sony kernel is killed and than custom kernel starts after this process so we can flash it via cwm
In Unlocked bootloader we have to remove the sony kernel and load the custom kernel but on X10 its not possible with cmw/xrec
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THeLogiC said:
Read my answer here.
It's not totally technically correct but that is the procedure in short
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Your answer say that is impossible install kernel via recovery. Why is impossible?
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Your answer say that is impossible install kernel via recovery. Why is impossible?
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as far as i know its not possible for unlocked bootloader. you have to flash kernel via recovery in locked bootloader
I cant give more technical answer than that.
you can ask any dev
if you're into reading, then learn about kexec in wikipedia. in locked bootloaders, the stock kernel is temporarily overwritten by another kernel that has the kexec module. however in unlocked bootloaders that won't work. so for the time being flashing kernels via CWM is not possible for unlocked bootloaders. funniest part is i don't even own an X10.
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if you're into reading, then learn about kexec in wikipedia. in locked bootloaders, the stock kernel is temporarily overwritten by another kernel that has the kexec module. however in unlocked bootloaders that won't work. so for the time being flashing kernels via CWM is not possible for unlocked bootloaders. funniest part is i don't even own an X10.
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thanx for the answer
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if you're into reading, then learn about kexec in wikipedia. in locked bootloaders, the stock kernel is temporarily overwritten by another kernel that has the kexec module. however in unlocked bootloaders that won't work. so for the time being flashing kernels via CWM is not possible for unlocked bootloaders. funniest part is i don't even own an X10.
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Thanks, but AFAIK Galaxy Ace have unlocked bootloader and can install kernel via recovery but can't on X10 I think is more fast via recovery that flashtool
Thanks to all for answer
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xSkArx said:
Thanks, but AFAIK Galaxy Ace have unlocked bootloader and can install kernel via recovery but can't on X10 I think is more fast via recovery that flashtool
Thanks to all for answer
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its only problem for X10.
there must be something preventing us from doing that otherwise must have been done before
Hi friends, I was wondering what's the difference between Roms for locked bootloader and unlocked bootloader? I mean what's the difference between the contents of the Rom? what the bootloader locked Roms lack from the Roms which are cooked for unlocked bootloader? Thanks for your replies.
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Hi friends, I was wondering what's the difference between Roms for locked bootloader and unlocked bootloader? I mean what's the difference between the contents of the Rom? what the bootloader locked Roms lack from the Roms which are cooked for unlocked bootloader? Thanks for your replies.
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The roms for unlocked bootloader are mostly faster, because they have a specific custom kernel. The content is as far as I know the same, if a rom is available for locked and unlocked bootloader...
The roms for locked bootloader must run on the stock kernel, which is lighter...
It is faster with unlocked bootloader because of custom Kernel
So there is no difference in a Rom? The difference only lies in the combination of the Rom and kernel? Thanks friends.
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gouthamthemostwanted said:
So there is no difference in a Rom? The difference only lies in the combination of the Rom and kernel? Thanks friends.
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Yes I guess it is
Just want to ask guys if it's okay to unlock the bootloader using a custom rom?
Thanks for future answers
Hi,
I'm not sure to understand. You mean that tou want to unlock your bootloader by flashing a custom ROM ?
If so, it's not possible. Depending on your phone, you'll need to unlock your BL manually, via Sony's website or with "test-point method" (there may also be other methods).
If you mean that you want to unlock your phone using a "regular" method, while you're using a custom ROM compatible with locked BL, then I'd answer yes. But you may not be able to access the Sony "hidden" menu to check if it's successful.
Also, your post's title is not very explicit...
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Oh thanks for that answer. I should proceed then.
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coolancool said:
Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
mihahn said:
You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
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I don't really use overclocking always because my previous phone got some overheating issues. But I will overclock my phone when I will play an hd game because it really lags alot.
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