Recently got my hands on this lovely phone..I want to play/tweak with the device but I have certain doubts regarding unlocking the bootloader. I seek answers to some questions below
Following lines are quoted from http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
Certain functions in your phone might cease to work, and performance might not be ideal.What functions get impaired?
Certain content on your phone may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys and the secure user data partition while unlocking the boot loaderWhat content is being talked about?
We advise you to create backups, since user data, settings and accounts will be removed.How do I create a full backup so that I can restore my current firmware at any time later?
Also, I noticed some unresponsivness at the lowermost part of the touchscreen quite a few times.. anybody else having the same problem??
Hmmm.....
I recently unlocked my live with walkman bootloader and re locked it (just needed to go back to stock as it is )
How did u relock it? I've read that it isn't possible fr now....
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By unlocking, DRM function are deleted. Which means you can't use trackid.apk and 'FB like' in music player as its a part of the trackid application.
Well, you can always use Soundhound if you wish to.
Nothing is impossible
Just need to know how to do a search
Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451919
u can use mybackup pro or TB(root needed) for backing up but they will only backup user data not the frimware.
Wat u have to do is to flash the original rom to move it to stock
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I am about to root mini pro using the instructions provided by Doomlord in development section. But there is an issue with mini/mini pro that if you unlock the boot loader and try to update software using Sony's update service it bricks the phone.
So what I'd like to know is when the upcoming patch comes out (and the following ones) will I be able to install those in any way (other than sony's service) without having to completely flash the device with the new updated ROM (which, i'm assuming, wipes the data on the phone)?
Thanks!
(Couldnt post in Development section since I'm under 10 posts)
Can someone do me a favor and post this question in the relevant thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227149
Thanks a bunch
Soo ... Tell me... Why do you want root
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Not to sound ingrateful or rude but I've read quite a few threads already, and this is a new phone with a specific problem.
Basically, I'd just like to know if it's possible to apply updates in a non-official way without losing erasing phone's data.
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Main reason is to be able to use wifi at home. I have to establish a connection via pppoe dialer on my PC and I need to do the same on the phone to use internet. Such apps require root.
Backups and some other things would be nice too.
one way would be to relock your phone and do an SEUS update (i will try this if there is a new update soon!).
Other way would be to make a backup with titanium backup, flash the new file (I bet there is going to be a new firmware file in the forum after the update showed up!) and then restore it from the backup.
This worked for me when I switched my phone 3 weeks ago!
Thanks Linkin, I didn't know you can restore from a backup to a different version of ROM. It's my first android device.
Relocking the boot loader is a great solution as well.
Again, thanks a lot. Cheers!
you're welcome.
well i don't recommend restoring system apps from a different ROM, but I've never failed to restore user apps (+ data) and thats the most time expensive part. The few system settings you have to redo can most likely be done in a few minutes, right?
Well I also didn't know that the restore process is selective like that =)
And I agree, system settings are a non-issue, it's all about user apps and data.
Cheers
I always do "batch"-backups (in Titanium Backup) and select "user app + system app" (you know, just in case...).
But on restore, i select "batch" and now you can select ANY app you want to restore, including system apps. But i only handpick the apps i really need to restore and then I'm ready to go.
This is also a way to check if you're really using an apps... this way I only use about 200 MB of my internal storage (I have 220 MB free).
Hello,
I'm new here and recently bought a live with walkman, my first android phone.
However, I'm running short on space and so I'm looking into rooting.
But before attempting anything I would like to ask a few questions a bout it.
I'm planning on using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit, which seems pretty straightforward. The thing is that I'm not sure
what to do before or after attempting this, the closest 'guide' I found for this was the following thread:
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/129648-quick-intro-rooting-those-new-rooting.html
It explains you how to back up your files so you don't lose stuff, but it's quite old, so is it still applicable?
Second question, the live is getting an ice cream sandwich update late march, can I still upgrade to it using doomlord's method,
and/or if necessary using his unroot kit?
I'm quite excited about android 4.0, but is the upgrade possible or even necessary with (perhaps better) roms out there?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389501&highlight=ice+cream+sandwich
This topic goes over this, but I want to be sure...
On the same note, if I just unlock my phone without using any custom Roms, would I still be able to use go launcher?
Thirdly, some of the articles I read listed tethering and screenshot taking as benefits of rooting, but my walkman is already
capable of doing these, or at least should be. Is it still worthwhile to root for this?
And finally, the main reason why I want to root my phone. I'm using apps2sd at the moment to get as much space in my
internal memory as I can right now, but it is only capable
of transferring some applications partially. As I've read it, rooting allows you to transfer most applications to your sd, but
does it also allow for a bigger part to be transferred? Thus allowing you to install all the applications you want instead of
having a hard time deciding what app is essential and what not.
I also want to delete some of the bloatware that came with the device...
I guess that's all for now, I'm really anxious at the moment to see what my device is capable of.
Sorry if there are some spelling mistakes, English isn't my main laguage and I loved the noob register video
Oh, and thank you for reading through all of this if you've made it this far
ok first of all rooting will give your live a super power to do anything inside system so rooting is awesome,
You can do more things that unrooted phone can't do like
1] Can use titanium back up to backup apps and its configured settings
2] Can modify system files for looks and performance
3] and can you CPU boosters to overclock underclock CPU can use sd-ext for external SD as phone memory and much more...................
Second you can root unroot your live with this,so don't worry
Root Unroot Toolkit
Third i have unlocked boot loader of my XMP (SK17i) but the above method of rooting doesn't require unlocked boot loaders.But its up to you whether to unloack bootloader or not as it will void your warranty....
About ICS so yes you can get it anyhow after rooting unlocking bootloader and using other roms don't worry...
You can use Link2sd for getting extra phone storage space after rooting
for more information search the threads on xda
So after doing a lot more reading after the last time I posted here 2 days ago, I made myself this checklist of things I have/want to do.
But before I do this, I have these questions:
- Is this the right way to do it. I may have forgotten something or may have used an outdated guide…
- If I succeed in doing this, but am, for whatever reason, unhappy about the result, will the unroot give me back my untouched phone, or would it still be detectable that I tempered with it?
- I’m having a hard time deciding what to do whit the partitioning of the sd card. Mainly because I haven’t found a guide (yet) that explains what everything is used for. As I understand it, you delete everything on it, create a new primary FAT32 partition (for a 16gb card), which you use as you would your original sd card. But I don’t yet understand whether to use ext2 or swap system or both, as I do not yet understand what they are meant to do. Is the ext2 used to store the applications and act as a second internal storage and the swap system as extra memory for the phone? I’m still reading but haven’t found an answer yet :/
EDIT: just found this:
http://www.diy-computer-repairs.com/partition-sd-card-android-installation/
- Forgot one thing. The article on partitioning from xda mentions you have to remove your sd card from your phone before partitioning, but can this be done as well by leaving it in your phone?
How to backup, root and install custom roms for your live with walkman?
0. Creating SD partition
- Backup everything on the sd card
- Download and install “MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition” on your computer
- Delete the old partitions on your sd card
- Create a new FAT/FAT32 primary partition that will be the “new sd card”
- Create ext2 or swap file system with the unallocated space
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVK-tJe8pXE&feature=related
1. Pre-instal back-up
- Backup contacts to gmail cloud
- Use program like mybackup pro to backup other data
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/129648-quick-intro-rooting-those-new-rooting.html
2. Actual rooting
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...oting-your-android-phone/#install-custom-roms
- Install SDK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
- Use DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit v4 to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
3. Post-Rooting
3.1 Using Stock Rom
http://www.androidpolice.com/topics/features-2/best-apps-for-rooted-users-series/
- Backup using Titaniumbackup
- Uninstall bloatware using Rootexplorer or es file explorer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425461&highlight=walkman
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14002417
3.2 Using Custom Rom
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/01/custom-roms-for-android-explained-and-why-you-want-them/
- Install Rom Manager
- Create a recovery image using Rom Manager
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...nandroid-backup-and-clockworkmod-rom-manager/
- Make Backup of current Rom using Rom Manager
- Download and install custom Rom to root folder SD (Cyanogen?)
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...d-7-makes-my-android-phone-feel-future-proof/
- Flash custom rom
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...d-phone-with-rom-manager-full-backup-restore/
4. Unrooting
- (If using custom rom, restore backup of stock Rom using Rom manager)
- Use DooMLorD’s Unroot kit to return to original state
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18879974#post18879974
No one?:/
Then I'll just try it out myself hopefully I won't brick my phone
i also have live with walkman which i bought few days back.
i also have some questions
i want to root the device using doomlord.
1. Since on rooting my warranty will void but since i can unroot the device. Will unrooting make it same as packed .
2. also after rooting i can uninstall the SE apps that i dont need can SE service center can detect that i have rooted my phone.
Ok, I've been able to root my device, which didn't take long, and I don't know what I was afraid of. I'm going ahead and I'm going to download titaniumbackup and rootexplorer to backup/freeze and use rom manager to create an image and a complete backup and then I'm off exploring
@abhishekcal: As I understand it, unrooting will, providing everything goes as planned, will give you back your stock phone, but while it's rooted SE might detect this and you may lose your warranty, but then again, I'm not completely sure, so you better wait for an answer from a senior member
thanks for answering my query since SE have released the new update did u tried the update and rooting again.
Please answer these also:
1. DID u do only root or also use any other modifiaction like custom rom and unlocking boot.
2. if after the rooting i delete all the system apps can i get then back using a backup so that it remain undetected that it has been rooted.
Unlocking the bootloader the official way (and only way for now) Will result in a permanent loss of your DRM "keys".
But does that also mean that the DRM keys can never be added in te future in a unofficial way??
(thinking how long it will take to root without unlocking bootloader..)
DRM lost forever once its unlocked.
No way to add it again.
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I've read a couple of times now that it's bad if the DRM keys get erased.
What I would like to know is: what do I need DRM keys for on my phone, where exactly are they stored that they can't be backed up, and how did they get there in the first place?
They are used for DRM protected media. You can't listen to music that is protected with DRM or watch movies if I got it right.
They are deleted because of copyright reasons.
Pezo said:
I've read a couple of times now that it's bad if the DRM keys get erased.
What I would like to know is: what do I need DRM keys for on my phone, where exactly are they stored that they can't be backed up, and how did they get there in the first place?
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They are stored in the bootloader partition, which is not accessible from system and/or fastboot. The keys are also likely device specific. However, it seems they are not used for anything now. The only known problem was TrackID, but the latest update works for me on two unlocked devices.
Hi, I just ordered my new Sola but noticed that generally, we seem to need to unlock the bootloader to get root...
Try this app instead *no root needed*
My Backup
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=my+backup+&c=apps
p.s. I'm testing version 3.2.3 on ICS I don't think data is being backed up and restored correctly...though it should. The dev says you do NOT need root for this app, but if you do have root, more options are available.
Have fun!
There is a backup app installed on P that does it. I don't know if it backs up data as well tho, but I think it does. You dont have somethg like that on Sola?
I doesn't backup data, AFAIK.
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Sony backup app DOES backup data.
Regards, Zagor
Thanks for the comments, I think idea-sharing is needed for this!
I just bought my Sola :victory: so will have it next week. I'm trying to find the right backup to backup my apps and data to restore on the Sola. I don't particularly want to unlock the bootloader just yet. From what I can see, for now, it's a bit of a problem for Sola users at least. I think it's a lot of trouble to go to to just use root apps like Titanium Backup.
Any other apps you know of?
Another option: http://www.moborobo.com/
I'm testing it now...it has an app backup and restore (data also) to your computer, then back to a phone of your choice...even outside Android. It also updates apps on your phone, it has a market also.
Update: ok an app did not restore data that I tested. It does not say that in the FAQ section.
P.s. I just contacted Sony for more information on the warranty. They indicated that most issues they are getting are related to unlocking the bootloader, so in most cases, warranty will be voided. With this in mind, I will avoid the bootloader...I'm not ruining a new phone with 2 year warranty for root access.
Aptoide backup is awesome too
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Hello, I have been looking over the forums for a while but decided to finally create an account.
I want to update my phone to ICS (yeah I'm pretty slow) I am going to use flashtool to update to the latest .50 I think it is.
Anyway I tried to google it, but basically I want to back up the actually data of apps, I know there are apps for backing up your apps, but I want to keep the actual data like the levels I've completed on 100 floors etc.
I think you can uncheck 'wipe'? on flashtool that does this but I want to do a complete clean reinstall.
So my question is, is there an app that does this without root/bootloader unlocking etc. ?
thank you
Xperia Z said:
Hello, I have been looking over the forums for a while but decided to finally create an account.
I want to update my phone to ICS (yeah I'm pretty slow) I am going to use flashtool to update to the latest .50 I think it is.
Anyway I tried to google it, but basically I want to back up the actually data of apps, I know there are apps for backing up your apps, but I want to keep the actual data like the levels I've completed on 100 floors etc.
I think you can uncheck 'wipe'? on flashtool that does this but I want to do a complete clean reinstall.
So my question is, is there an app that does this without root/bootloader unlocking etc. ?
thank you
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No, Basically you need root to do such backup (no need to unlock)
Use titanium backup to save apk and data and when you restore the app any save will remain intact
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Why not just update to ics through the phone or pc companion or seus? I did and didn't lose any app data
And titanium backup requires root anyway so if you don't want to root the phone that app will be useless to you.
because, laughably the official update still hasn't come! WHAT A fIN joke!
I was going to wait, but have given up waiting.
So other then titanium is there no way to do this without root?
Download ICS for your phone from this forum and flash it with flashtool. BEFORE pressing OK uncheck Wipe Data and Wipe Cache.
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