so, as title says i am getting my neo (not neo V) tomorrow.
i see diferent ways to unlock the bootloader, also a ways to relock it.
as i dont know what version it will be what is the safest path to having CM7 on it?
is there something i should know/be aware of before starting to flash it. (shiny brick on first day yay! no.) like what isnt working properly (bravia on cm7?) 3d games on cm7? battery drain?
any info would be cool. thx in advance!
do not flash android 2.3.2 it will brick your phone.
Unlock boot loader via test point method to keep your DRM functionality and your warranty!
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So do i will be getting it by 2mwr
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Unlock boot loader via test point method to keep your DRM functionality and your warranty!
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How? And is it free?
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somebody should really make a all in one tutorial on the basic like root,bootloader n others. just a suggestion
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i bought neo, and didnt even do any bootloader unlocking and other stuff, the phone is awesomely good.. Didnt feel the need of doing so.
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somebody should really make a all in one tutorial on the basic like root,bootloader n others. just a suggestion
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There are tuts!
BL unlocking LINK
General stuff
I'll make one for the NEO forums
'm on it
Qwerty123 \m/ said:
There are tuts!
BL unlocking LINK
General stuff
I'll make one for the NEO forums
'm on it
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This tuts are for neo V...
I know it can be equal, but we (especially newbies) were always in doubt because the title refers to Neo V!
I am with Qwerty123 \m/. I think it is important to someone making a complete tutorial which gathers all the information. It's just my opinion.
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How? And is it free?
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it's free !
make a little search on the forum , write xperia neo test point
just follow this guide
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Neo:_Full_Update_Guide
that's how i did it oh, and i suggest you flash CM 7.1.0.1, as the CM 7.2 is missing a few things yet, and CM 7.1.0.2 often ends up in a software bootloop
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or, even better, flash THIS!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20442358#post20442358
yeah, it's 7.2, i know, but it's CM with SE visuals! can't get much better!
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it's free !
make a little search on the forum , write xperia neo test point
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Could you give me a link to that thread?
I am not too lazy but i cant search it on my PC since i have a problem with my PC's connectivity.
And ive tried to search from xda app but search function here too stupid, it never found what i am looking for (damn free apps).
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Don't flash CM7,it's pretty much abandoned by the devs. Instead wait for CM9 which should be ready soon
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i came across a very interesting article on Sony Ericsson Product Blog... SE seems to be working on ICS and outlines what all goes on to get stuff to work...
here is the link: http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w...from-source-code-release-to-software-upgrade/
i have posted it here (in development section) as i think it will be useful for users to make them aware on what all goes on in development for new OS version release...
also do keep in mind that even the device manufacturer (SE) has to do so much work; so u can only imagine the amount of work/efforts the devs (here at XDA and other android forums/portals), who are working on sources, are pouring into making this work for the community...
please do read it... its very interesting...
regards,
DooMLoRD
First we take the clean blazing fast Android OS. Then add a whole bunch of useless crap to bog it down because we feel it works too well on your handset as is.
So does this mean as soon as the source code is released from sony we could easily flash this to rooted R800x plays even with a locked bootloader
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So does this mean as soon as the source code is released from sony we could easily flash this to rooted R800x plays even with a locked bootloader
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No, you'll have to wait for verizon to push an update, and don't count on that one.
thanks doomlord for this interesting and fascinating post.
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Sony Ericsson Dev blog post: ICS build release process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380448
i can only cling to my belief that verizon isn't releasing 2.3.4 because they want to spend all their time on ICS and get it to us faster
i swear i'm not crazy, just a hopeful idiot
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i can only cling to my belief that verizon isn't releasing 2.3.4 because they want to spend all their time on ICS and get it to us faster
i swear i'm not crazy, just a hopeful idiot
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Either that or wait for CM9, if the play is supported of course.
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It'd be nice to see roms on here with a locked bootloader. I'm struggling to get my head round this fastboot stuff :s I miss the ease of the Xperia X8
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It'd be nice to see roms on here with a locked bootloader. I'm struggling to get my head round this fastboot stuff :s I miss the ease of the Xperia X8
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It's impossible to flash a custom rom with a locked bootloader. S1 boot will not allow the flashing of unsigned images
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Droid117 said:
It'd be nice to see roms on here with a locked bootloader. I'm struggling to get my head round this fastboot stuff :s I miss the ease of the Xperia X8
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Oh there will be... Hopefully if the developer interest picks up...
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It's impossible to flash a custom rom with a locked bootloader. S1 boot will not allow the flashing of unsigned images
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That's partly incorrect... U can flash custom roms on locked bootloader (flashing via recovery)... How do u think the users of Xperia 2009-2010 devices have survived locked bootloaders
But u can't use FLASHTOOL to flash them as FTF/.SIN...
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I Remember with the droid X and 2 the locked bootloaders didn't stop development on it i believe koush made a boot strap program to get flashing to work :/, also that was a very interesting read.
It's not an obstacle either for the Xperia bootloaders, given that the same people here brought custom ROMs to the bootloader-locked older Xperia models. But again, they decided not to try to bypass the locked bootloader, seeing as there is an officially sponsored way to unlock it.
Damn :-( I just can't seem to get the fastboot commands working on windows XP damn it's age!
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That's partly incorrect... U can flash custom roms on locked bootloader (flashing via recovery)... How do u think the users of Xperia 2009-2010 devices have survived locked bootloaders
But u can't use FLASHTOOL to flash them as FTF/.SIN...
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For us to do that, we would need to work out a solution to make /boot/ writeable on a locked BL though.
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For us to do that, we would need to work out a solution to make /boot/ writeable on a locked BL though.
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With locked bootloader using root you should be able to use a shell script to boot into a custom recovery. But as we have no other ways to flash kernels, roms are mosty limited to stock.
Correct me if I am wrong.
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the whole meaning of this blogpost is "why we will deliver ICS in 4months from now" or "why it will take ages to release ICS on the Xperia 2011 line" they could also release ICS clean without any Sony Stuff and provide a "skinned" Version later,i would prefer ICS as it is on the Galaxy Nexus personally
don`t really know what they are trying with this post other than an early excuse why it will be long time till we see ICS on the xperia 2011 line..
Man glad I got rid of my verizon play I upgraded to a samsung stratosphere the play could of and shouod of been a hit but
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No, you'll have to wait for verizon to push an update, and don't count on that one.
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the whole meaning of this blogpost is "why we will deliver ICS in 4months from now" or "why it will take ages to release ICS on the Xperia 2011 line" they could also release ICS clean without any Sony Stuff and provide a "skinned" Version later,i would prefer ICS as it is on the Galaxy Nexus personally
don`t really know what they are trying with this post other than an early excuse why it will be long time till we see ICS on the xperia 2011 line..
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Sorry to say it but you must feel like a complete arse now SE has released official ICS betas for some devices.
Maybe they were actually telling you the process, not making an excuse.
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Guys i bought my Xperia S few weeks ago, but i am so :-S about rooting my phone or not. Can you guys please help me what i should do, i know my guarentee goes if i root. But i also know root brings good things for my phone..
Now guys i ask you all. Please help me making my decision and can you also tell me full details for rooting like what can i do exactly with this phone, wich advantages i will have wich disadvantages etc.. I am new to XDA and i know there are places info about Root.
But i want information for my phone Self and opinions of users self.
Thanks alot for the people who helps!
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Guys i bought my Xperia S few weeks ago, but i am so :-S about rooting my phone or not. Can you guys please help me what i should do, i know my guarentee goes if i root. But i also know root brings good things for my phone..
Now guys i ask you all. Please help me making my decision and can you also tell me full details for rooting like what can i do exactly with this phone, wich advantages i will have wich disadvantages etc.. I am new to XDA and i know there are places info about Root.
But i want information for my phone Self and opinions of users self.
Thanks alot for the people who helps!
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well I'm still not rooted (have more then enough knowledge to do so ) and still happy with my Xperia
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well I'm still not rooted (have more then enough knowledge to do so ) and still happy with my Xperia
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Totally agree, normally I like to get root straight away but with the Xperia S I just feel no need at present.
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Totally depends on what you wanna do with it.
I needed root voor titanium backup and root explorer. If you don't need this then there is really no need.
At the moment I don't see a reason to root. The rom is great and stable. The only reason for rooting I see now is if you want to install/flash a host file to stop all the ads.
There's also a nice framework mod out now with quick toggles in the notification bar. Like there is in cyanogenmod.
I have still not rooted the xps. Will probably do it when some good custom roms are out..
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If you use a rom does that change the phone completely or just a part? Or does it only add something?
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It depends on the Rom. If CM9 or even CM10 reaches the XS then you get a completely different user experience. If you use a custom rom based on the existing XS NXT skin then it still is Sony interface.
I have not yet needed to root yet myself either.
I would wait for ICS before i do any rooting. Only reason i would root is to get rid of bloatware and those annoying ads.
ash_c64 said:
I would wait for ICS before i do any rooting. Only reason i would root is to get rid of bloatware and those annoying ads.
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Whats ICS explain please..
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Ics = Ice Cream Sandwich aka android latest OS.
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So guys if i root my xperia s now i will upgrade to ics coming month with no problems? And if i upgrade to ics, does root stays or do i have to re-root after system update??
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Root will be gone after update so you have to root again.
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So i have a LWW (WT19i), I recently rooted it and flashed it.
I installed this rom about two weeks ago with CWM
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490166
i currently have my phone rooted and using MIUI, roottoolbox, titaniumbackup and stuff....
The weird thing is that, in the description of the ROM it says that unlocked bootloader is required,
but it was working perfectly with my locked bootloader, until yesterday.
The phone started crashing and freezing out of nowhere, apparently it had something to do with overclocking it
because I disabeled the overclocking and it worked a bit faster but just... not like it was working a week ago
it freezes sometimes, google chrome takes like two eternitys to load.
maybe it is because of the bootloader thingy??? i don't know...
and why did it work in the first place?!?!
does it mean CM works also?
so i guess the only thing i have to do is get a full wipe and install the ROM again? or maybe some other ROM
i really want to install CM9 it seems really interesting, but.... freaking bootloader....
So i'm kind of lost... i'm really lost.... apparently i can't use CM9.1 or MIUI because i dont have unlocked bootloader, but they work anyhow?
and i can't unlock it, i really have no idea how to do it. i've read like 158932 different tutorials and they are all different
some tell me i can't do it, it won't ever work and i should drown in my tears for all eternity, and others tell me i have to download freaking eclipse
and start programing in java...
i just get lost with that many incoherence....
I really want to install a nice and comfortable rom so i can rest and use the phone
im just tired of flashing and rooting and reflashing.
....CM9... 10?... looks nice.....
so, are there any sugestions ???? what should i do?
should i just reinstall MIUI what if it gets slow again ?
also... can someone please for the love of Godzilla explain me how can i unlock my bootloader ?? if it is possible
you guys probably get this a lot but sorry for my poor english...
thanks a lot
bye
pupsi1542 said:
So i have a LWW (WT19i), I recently rooted it and flashed it.
I installed this rom about two weeks ago with CWM
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490166
i currently have my phone rooted and using MIUI, roottoolbox, titaniumbackup and stuff....
The weird thing is that, in the description of the ROM it says that unlocked bootloader is required,
but it was working perfectly with my locked bootloader, until yesterday.
The phone started crashing and freezing out of nowhere, apparently it had something to do with overclocking it
because I disabeled the overclocking and it worked a bit faster but just... not like it was working a week ago
it freezes sometimes, google chrome takes like two eternitys to load.
maybe it is because of the bootloader thingy??? i don't know...
and why did it work in the first place?!?!
does it mean CM works also?
so i guess the only thing i have to do is get a full wipe and install the ROM again? or maybe some other ROM
i really want to install CM9 it seems really interesting, but.... freaking bootloader....
So i'm kind of lost... i'm really lost.... apparently i can't use CM9.1 or MIUI because i dont have unlocked bootloader, but they work anyhow?
and i can't unlock it, i really have no idea how to do it. i've read like 158932 different tutorials and they are all different
some tell me i can't do it, it won't ever work and i should drown in my tears for all eternity, and others tell me i have to download freaking eclipse
and start programing in java...
i just get lost with that many incoherence....
I really want to install a nice and comfortable rom so i can rest and use the phone
im just tired of flashing and rooting and reflashing.
....CM9... 10?... looks nice.....
so, are there any sugestions ???? what should i do?
should i just reinstall MIUI what if it gets slow again ?
also... can someone please for the love of Godzilla explain me how can i unlock my bootloader ?? if it is possible
you guys probably get this a lot but sorry for my poor english...
thanks a lot
bye
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First step bro, mark *#*#7378423#*#* in your keypad, go to service info, configuration and if it says bootloader allowed: yes the u can go on!!!
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ir says its locked and not allowed
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ir says its locked and not allowed
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Then u can only unlock it by wotanServer and u will have to pay
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daydu19 said:
Then u can only unlock it by wotanServer and u will have to pay
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really?? how much is it??
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really?? how much is it??
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Here is the info bro: http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/live-with-walkman-wt19/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
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Here is the info bro :
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but isn't debranding diferent than unlocking bootloader???
omg im so confused and i've read like 10 tutorials
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but isn't debranding diferent than unlocking bootloader???
omg im so confused and i've read like 10 tutorials
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Does you phone has Sim lock? ok so u can check this by hiting the *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info/ SIM lock. see the pic? if it has any lock, you can try this it may work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675718 good luck and anything just let us know
From my opinion its impossible to unlock bootloader if its not allowed. If you want the taste of custom rom then change the phone
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well, it was worth asking
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U have paid methods
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i used to have atleast 100MB free of memory erlier with my android..however after the rooting n ultimate hd rom
my memory never gets more than 70MB..game have also started lagging ..temple run..
plz help
I'm sure you did something wrong! Can you try back flashing Rom again and report here?
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Ghostfreak NB said:
I'm sure you did something wrong! Can you try back flashing Rom again and report here?
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i mite sound noobish...
but 1 doubt
wen i was instaling ultimte hd
i chose- for normal use instead of high performnce gaming use
in the setup menu
can this be a reason.
max8824 said:
i mite sound noobish...
but 1 doubt
wen i was instaling ultimte hd
i chose- for normal use instead of high performnce gaming use
in the setup menu
can this be a reason.
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No,that ain't The reason
It has to do with some apps you use or Any mod you flashed!
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UHD Rom take of memory...
But have u chosen the option of File Manager & TB?
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I'm sure you did something wrong! Can you try back flashing Rom again and report here?
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Ghostfreak NB said:
No,that ain't The reason
It has to do with some apps you use or Any mod you flashed!
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hey thnx..reflashing the rom helped..
btw ..was the procedure to revert back my device to originl sony interface and android settings...
i wish to sell my phone ..n still 3 mnths of warranty is left. the buyer insists on the warranty part rather than going for ultimte hd..
max8824 said:
hey thnx..reflashing the rom helped..
btw ..was the procedure to revert back my device to originl sony interface and android settings...
i wish to sell my phone ..n still 3 mnths of warranty is left. the buyer insists on the warranty part rather than going for ultimte hd..
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Flash Stock ftf and relock bl again ! Search for it :angel::good:
max8824 said:
hey thnx..reflashing the rom helped..
btw ..was the procedure to revert back my device to originl sony interface and android settings...
i wish to sell my phone ..n still 3 mnths of warranty is left. the buyer insists on the warranty part rather than going for ultimte hd..
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Glad to hear that its solved but
Mate is your bl unlocked? If yes,official method or unofficial?
If unofficial,you can Relock and it won't be known as Drm files are intact,
In official unlock,you lose Drm and even if you Relock,you won't get it back!
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I know this is a starnge quesion, but,
threw all the issues i had getting cwm onto my phone,
I finally did, but lost my stock sony image,
was wondering if it wasn't too much trouble, could someone post a recover that will bring my phone back to the original sony android version 526,
or, if i'm being an idiot, let me know how to get there without wiping out cwm...
thanks everyone in advance,
I have a c6802.
I think this should be in the QA section and not development.. :what:
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capitansid said:
I think this should be in the QA section and not development.. :what:
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i put it in dev because it dals with developer tools.
I also wanted to make sure to target people that would know what i was asking.
but thank you.