Can someone tell em the advantages having CWM but loocked bootloader?
We can't install kernerls so roms neither...
It's a great work for sure, but what new can we do with CWM and locked bootloader?
You can make a backup of your stock rom ...or whatever rom you're using.
Krishna-Sukhraj said:
You can make a backup of your stock rom ...or whatever rom you're using.
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But you can't restore your backup right?
Yes you can.
What is point of backup if CANT be restored????????????????
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You can use Different rom, flash themes add content and I hole lot more,
HTC HD2 -Sasmung Galaxy S -HTC Desire HD my current Phones Samaung Galaxy 2 and Sony Ericsson Neo V bring on the flashing and Modding
Since I got my first android I had recovery. "XRecovery" back then lol
So yes if you want to do some cool things with your phone,,,,!,
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Can you use roms even when bootloader is locked?
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Can you use roms even when bootloader is locked?
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Yes of course, look at the Motorola Defy/Milestone or other locked-bootloader phone subforum. You can't play with kernels/ change partitions size, but you can install custom roms
Related
Looks like we gonna feel some MoDaCo magic on our PLAY soon~
Check that tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/PaulOBrien/status/67602311626756096
Ireas said:
Looks like we gonna feel some MoDaCo magic on our PLAY soon~
Check that tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/PaulOBrien/status/67602311626756096
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woohooooo!
oh yes ive have been waiting for a custom rom
do we not need a custom recovery before we can flash roms
That would be the easier way. But with unlocked bootloader, and fastboot some will be able to flash a system.img.
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NielDK said:
That would be the easier way. But with unlocked bootloader, and fastboot some will be able to flash a system.img.
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its not just system that needs to be flashed, boot needs to be flashed also and misc needs to be formatted, but yes its all possible from fastboot, it's just not very noob friendly
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do we not need a custom recovery before we can flash roms
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We had other Modaco ROMs before any recovery was ported. Advent Vega is an example.
I was just wondering since I looked and haven't found anything.
Has the bootloader been hacked for xperia plays that are not sim unlocked.
If not than this rom is only for the users with sim-unlocked plays.right?
Any news on the advancement of unlocking the bootloader on locked plays.
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its not just system that needs to be flashed, boot needs to be flashed also and misc needs to be formatted, but yes its all possible from fastboot, it's just not very noob friendly
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How do I judge MoDaCo, he'll made it to create a FlashTool file lol
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How do I judge MoDaCo, he'll made it to create a FlashTool file lol
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I hope not ive neva used flashtool in my life lol
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If u never heard of flash tool
U prolly have to get used to it
As its an essential tool for modding are fones such as my old x10
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Hey there guys!
i know there are many how to threads aabout unlocking bootloader but i dont want to get back to stock and all that stuff.
Is there a way to unlock bootloader with my actual rom (fera jaf)?
This should be Q & A,please move.
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Hey there guys!
i know there are many how to threads aabout unlocking bootloader but i dont want to get back to stock and all that stuff.
Is there a way to unlock bootloader with my actual rom (fera jaf)?
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Yes, i believe it's possible with the latest version of flashtool (+ update).
The safest way though, is to revert to stock (do a backup of your current rom&setup of course) then perform the unlock.
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Alright alright.
But,if i backup my current rom (which is for LB) then unlock my BL and then restore my backup of my LB Rom,i will have a Rom for LB on my phone with ULBL.
OssiB said:
Alright alright.
But,if i backup my current rom (which is for LB) then unlock my BL and then restore my backup of my LB Rom,i will have a Rom for LB on my phone with ULBL.
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yes it will work.. you can have unlock bootloader and can flash with lockbootloader ROM's
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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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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Hey everyone
I've have a GingerBread Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and i downgraded the firmware to the version: 4.0.2.A.58
I installed the recovery (using RecoverX) and i've root access.
Booloader is locked.
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
Can anyone please point a direction?
Thanks in advance
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Hey everyone
I've have a GingerBread Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and i downgraded the firmware to the version: 4.0.2.A.58
I installed the recovery (using RecoverX) and i've root access.
Booloader is locked.
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
Can anyone please point a direction?
Thanks in advance
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first you have to root, then you gotta install custom recovery. you have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel but there are quite a few custom roms optimized for the stock kernel/locked bootloader
first, download the doomlords one click root kit, then root, then download se extreme tweaks and select install cwm for 2011 xperia and you'll be on your way! if you need detailed help, pm me!
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first you have to root, then you gotta install custom recovery. you have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel but there are quite a few custom roms optimized for the stock kernel/locked bootloader
first, download the doomlords one click root kit, then root, then download se extreme tweaks and select install cwm for 2011 xperia and you'll be on your way! if you need detailed help, pm me!
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Hey,
Thanks for the answer.
Using the doomloards batch ive got root.
What roms could i use without unlocking bootloader?
My phone doesnt allow me to unlock the bootloader through sony.
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FabioRochapt said:
Hey,
Thanks for the answer.
Using the doomloards batch ive got root.
What roms could i use without unlocking bootloader?
My phone doesnt allow me to unlock the bootloader through sony.
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do you want ics roms or gb roms?
i'm not that into gb roms so i wouldnt know, but the hasa roms are okay.
for ics roms, there is minicmsandwich, real ics and real ics lite. i'm using real ics lite. there are more roms but those are my favorite ics roms.
for ics roms, however, you have to root ics. that's pretty simple.
unpack the rar i attached, run 01-local-prop, follow the instructions, once that's done, flash ics via flashtool but uncheck "wipe data" and that's it. after that's done and you boot into ics, run the 02-push-root-files, and install cwm again via se extreme tweaks. then just flash a custom rom via cwm. easy as that
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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What ICS rom do you suggest?
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I currently use real ics lite r3 so I suggest that. If you decide you don't like that one, you can always try mini cm sandwich
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I currently use real ics lite r3 so I suggest that. If you decide you don't like that one, you can always try mini cm sandwich
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Could you please post a Link to the thread of the rom?
Thank you
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FabioRochapt said:
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
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You'll need to unlock the bootloader. There are two methods - the test point method (if you don't want to lose DRM keys, TrackID and such Sony stuff) or the official method. Both these methods are available in the FAQ by Someguyfromhell.
Once you do unlock the bootloader, you need to flash either a kernel that's provided in the ROM or another kernel that supports the desired ROM.
Can anyone please point a direction?
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Once again, read the FAQ here.
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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There are quite a few ROMs out there which include:
ExMIUI
Real ICS r5.2
CyanogenMod ROMs
ParanoidAndroid
Try 'em all out, see which one works for you the best!
FabioRochapt said:
Could you please post a Link to the thread of the rom?
Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
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Now im stuck... Ive ICS lite v3 but im without root.
I also lost the cwm???
My firmware version is: ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
FabioRochapt said:
Now im stuck... Ive ICS lite v3 but im without root.
I also lost the cwm???
My firmware version is: ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
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Its all good
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Its all good
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dont forget to thank
Hey guys, i am new here but reading for last few weeks, i was ios user but now got hold of xperia P from sony and very pleased with the phone.
I read and learned how to root,cwm and flash custom rom. Learned how to check is bootloader unlockable or not.
So my Xperia says No for bootloader which means that i can do everything except flash custom kernels ??? correct me if i am wrong !?
I flashed Honami custom 4.1.2 and it works great but i want kitkat 4.4, but as far as i see, its available only with custom kernel (which i cant flash !?).
So tell me could i expect in near future kitkat for stock kernel or do i sell this phone which i se great by the way ??!?!
Thx, and apologiez if there is similiar thread or wrong subforum. No hate please
Dejan
Nope.. You can't have custom kitkat on you phone with locked boatloader because it uses custom kernel...so, You can only flash roms that are based on stock rom...!
But there are some people claiming that they managed to unlock their bootloader despite it says no.. So, You could check those threads... But I don't recommend that as it could harm your phone..
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SRV Rockable said:
Nope.. You can't have custom kitkat on you phone with locked boatloader because it uses custom kernel...so, You can only flash roms that are based on stock rom...!
But there are some people claiming that they managed to unlock their bootloader despite it says no.. So, You could check those threads... But I don't recommend that as it could harm your phone..
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What is the worse thing that could happen, i already had soft-brick and i fixed with pccomapnion software, could it be unrepairable ?
Actually I don't know... But it could get hard brick because you are doing what your phone is not capable of.. so... It's up to you to decide whether try it or not...
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SRV Rockable said:
Nope.. You can't have custom kitkat on you phone with locked boatloader because it uses custom kernel...so, You can only flash roms that are based on stock rom...!
But there are some people claiming that they managed to unlock their bootloader despite it says no.. So, You could check those threads... But I don't recommend that as it could harm your phone..
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yes but Sources have leaked so won't it be possible to have a stock rom on Kitkat ?
or even use a newer phone kitkat on our XP like XPZ1 ?
I don't think we can run any custom kernel on locked boatloader..! That's why we cannot run kitkat on our phone with locked boatloader.. But I am just sharing my own view.. Because I really don't know if it is possible!
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