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Rooted using zerg
Installed CWM
tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
tried to resolve using flashtool, and PC companion.
but still does not help.
any other ideas?
maybe i did the flashtool and PC companion wrongly?
i havent try SEUS. where can i find SEUS?
SEUS
Try flashtool again. I have fixed every stupid mistake with flashtool
Make sure sou also check wipe user data. Try to wipe everything possible (except SD card), to make sure no errors from previous installations remain.
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tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
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We'll there your problem. (in case you don't know) Custom ROMS + locked bootloader doens't go well.
i thought the bootloader was only to install CWM?
and since i have installed CWM without bootloader being unlocked, i thought i was good to go.
alright will try out SEUS.
BTW which version of flash tool, and which firmware should i be loading for the neo v?
oh anyway SEUS managed to salvage my phone!
thanks for the link!
BTW i got an off-thread question to ask, what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
serverxeon said:
what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
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Unlocking voids warranty.
But difference between rooting and unlocking: with rooted phone you had superuser right in your phone, BUT you can't flash different roms and kernel, because for that you need access to bootloader.
Unlocking bootloader giving you FULL access your phone. And this access is so great, if you don't know what you are doing, you gonna brick your phone very easy.
Also bootloader unlocking process is giving you root permissions.
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serverxeon said:
oh anyway SEUS managed to salvage my phone!
thanks for the link!
BTW i got an off-thread question to ask, what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
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Glad you fixed it!
taaviu said:
If you don't know what you are doing, you gonna brick your phone very easy.
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Is possible to brick it and never restore it anymore? I had a samsung spica and there was someways do hard brick it, but I always avoid that ways and be carefull. Can someone make a new thread explaining some essentials things? I have my Neo for about a week now
dioggo92 said:
Is possible to brick it and never restore it anymore? I had a samsung spica and there was someways do hard brick it, but I always avoid that ways and be carefull. Can someone make a new thread explaining some essentials things? I have my Neo for about a week now
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You can fix it anytime
Sometime it need only some credit to someone
Personally I recommended bootloader unlocking....because if you brick later your phone...fixing is much easily ....much
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taaviu said:
You can fix it anytime
Sometime it need only some credit to someone
Personally I recommended bootloader unlocking....because if you brick later your phone...fixing is much easily ....much
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13
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How much? just a wipe data and reinstall a new ROM? And in what situations I can/I must/I shouldn't use SEUS? On my old samsung spica there was a kernel version that if I use ODIN with it the phone get hard bricked and unable to fix it... Some people had to send it to repair.
On my neo I have .42 completely stock for now... After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
By the way, thanks
dioggo92 said:
How much? just a wipe data and reinstall a new ROM? And in what situations I can/I must/I shouldn't use SEUS? On my old samsung spica there was a kernel version that if I use ODIN with it the phone get hard bricked and unable to fix it...
On my neo I have .42 completely stock for now...
By the way, thanks
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Simple. Don't brick your phone. Before you do something..read forum, ask, analyse and then do it.
If you already unlock BL...then you can't use officials SE update tools.
But there is many other tools what working with ANY conditions BL.
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taaviu said:
Simple. Don't brick your phone. Before you do something..read forum, ask, analyse and then do it.
If you already unlock BL...then you can't use officials SE update tools.
But there is many other tools what working with ANY conditions BL.
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After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
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I have found this, but doesn't talk about warranty...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
dioggo92 said:
After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
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I have found this, but doesn't talk about warranty...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
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If you locking bootlader again then YES.
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serverxeon said:
Rooted using zerg
Installed CWM
tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
tried to resolve using flashtool, and PC companion.
but still does not help.
any other ideas?
maybe i did the flashtool and PC companion wrongly?
i havent try SEUS. where can i find SEUS?
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It still amazes me why people do this. Se-tweak for unlocked bootloader well glad your fixed now
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
People do this because is a rom compatible with stock kernel and WORKS PERFECT with CWM and bl locked, tested by me and a lot of this "stubborn" people who don't want, or can't, unlock their bootloader. Solution is very simple, tweak a little your update-script and make life easy to all these people who want install your rom and enjoy your work.
Is for unlocked boot loader. Not locked to be honest it's not worth it
Still incorrect as stock is crap and no point if you use stock no tweaks no point in se tweaked
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
Build number : 6.0.A.3.62
Android version : 2.3.7
How should I root it?
I guess root is only available for .63, .67 and .73
Thanks
Why don't you upgrade to one of the newer frimwares then?
Just flash doom stock kernel,it has root and recovey.
You can find it in dev section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
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scook94 said:
Why don't you upgrade to one of the newer frimwares then?
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How can I upgrade it to one of the newer firmwares?
rahulwadhwani said:
How can I upgrade it to one of the newer firmwares?
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Do you not get a software update notification if you have it check for updates under settings.
You can always flash an ftf for your specific region with what ever version you want.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Thanks.... Had the same problem and got it rooted
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@rahulwadhwani and @all i rooted my phone and installed recovery by switching to the DoomLord Kernel.....I also maintained my .62 firmware, and got recovery and root.
Try Steps I Taken For This-:
1. Unlock Boot-Loader,Which is necessary -:
*http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions(I Did From Here) OR
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
2. Download latest Flash Tool from -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
3. Download DoomLord Stock Kernel -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
4. Make Phone To The FlashBoot Mode -:
*Click And Hold Up Volume Key While Plugging The Cable
5. Open Flash-Tool nad Select Flash Button ---> Flash-Boot Mode ---->Select The file Kernel File....If you can't see it there,try typing its name and click select.....
6. WoW you got New Advenced Stock Kernel With Root Permission And Recovery...ENJOY!!!!
pratyush_gamer said:
@rahulwadhwani and @all i rooted my phone and installed recovery by switching to the DoomLord Kernel.....I also maintained my .62 firmware, and got recovery and root.
Try Steps I Taken For This-:
1. Unlock Boot-Loader,Which is necessary -:
*http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions(I Did From Here) OR
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
2. Download latest Flash Tool from -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
3. Download DoomLord Stock Kernel -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
4. Make Phone To The FlashBoot Mode -:
*Click And Hold Up Volume Key While Plugging The Cable
5. Open Flash-Tool nad Select Flash Button ---> Flash-Boot Mode ---->Select The file Kernel File....If you can't see it there,try typing its name and click select.....
6. WoW you got New Advenced Stock Kernel With Root Permission And Recovery...ENJOY!!!!
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Thanks. It worked
Sony Xperia S Build 6.0.A.3.62
i have the build 6.0.A.3.62 with android 2.3 gingerbread. i have unlocked the bootloader but don't know how to test if it is unlocked or something else is still required. after unlocking the bootloader, when i powered up the phone, it was like i just bought the phone. it gave me those 9 steps to follow in order to setup internet connection, google account sync, etc. so how do I know if bootloader is unlocked on this phone?
now I'm dying here to root the phone lol. its been 20 hours i've been messing with the phone. right in this thread pratyush suggested to download the flashtool. but when i goto the flashtool website to download the latest version, the link is broken. file not found.
so i'm just wondering if someone can give step-by-step instructions for the build 6.0.A.3.62 and help me to root this device please. would appreciate your help a lot.
thanks for the help ppl ..
Please get ics ...
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
Efe64 said:
Please get ics ...
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
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the latest one for my phone is 6.1.A.0.452 but all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with 452 build? will i have to unlock the bootloader again after updating my phone to ics? i'm really a newbie and stupid when it comes to playing with electronic devices. but i can follow instructions accurately. sony gives a warning while upgrading that i wont be able to go back to 2.3 if i upgraded to ics. so all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with present software build 62 or will it be better to upgrade and then root the phone on build 452?
please advise. thank you for your help.
zorathomas said:
the latest one for my phone is 6.1.A.0.452 but all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with 452 build? will i have to unlock the bootloader again after updating my phone to ics? i'm really a newbie and stupid when it comes to playing with electronic devices. but i can follow instructions accurately. sony gives a warning while upgrading that i wont be able to go back to 2.3 if i upgraded to ics. so all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with present software build 62 or will it be better to upgrade and then root the phone on build 452?
please advise. thank you for your help.
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You can go back to 2.3 just fine by flashing a ftf. There are a couple different methods to root ics. One needs an unlocked bootloader (flashing prerioted system image) the other does not (flashing multiple times while running some batch files). Both methods have posts in the dev section.
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thank you Spectre51,
thank you for answering my question. would appreciate if you could help me with these questions too..
1. is it easier to root my xperia s with build 62 or it is easier to do with build 452?
2. if i upgrade to build 452, will i need to unlock the bootloader again?
appreciate your help guys.. ur doing a fabulous job.
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ok as per Spectre51's instructions, i am upgrading the phone to the latest available software. i am using the pc companion to upgrade the phone software. i hope i can still play my games after upgrading to ics ..
(dam, this 5 mins wait is giving me fits..lol)
zorathomas said:
thank you Spectre51,
thank you for answering my question. would appreciate if you could help me with these questions too..
1. is it easier to root my xperia s with build 62 or it is easier to do with build 452?
2. if i upgrade to build 452, will i need to unlock the bootloader again?
appreciate your help guys.. ur doing a fabulous job.
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ok as per Spectre51's instructions, i am upgrading the phone to the latest available software. i am using the pc companion to upgrade the phone software. i hope i can still play my games after upgrading to ics ..
(dam, this 5 mins wait is giving me fits..lol)
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Easiest way is to unlock the booloader and flash the prerooted system.img you can then relock the bootloader if need be. That's for both ICS and GB.
Spectre51 said:
Easiest way is to unlock the booloader and flash the prerooted system.img you can then relock the bootloader if need be. That's for both ICS and GB.
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You dont need to root to flash an firmware. Just saying.
Upgrade to ICS. Its much better and it would be much easier to help you because everyone uses it..
Good luck.
alrighty .. i tried to update the software but after downloading some odd 500 MB worth updates, it says "your software is modified, so can't be upgraded"
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ok .. so i thought to do a factory reset on the phone settings > privacy > factory reset
it did factory reset and then i tried to upgrade the software. same thing ... it says, upgrade cant be done because the phone has modified software. i guess i will have to keep 2.3 gingerbread and then try to root the software. am i running out of options?
zorathomas said:
alrighty .. i tried to update the software but after downloading some odd 500 MB worth updates, it says "your software is modified, so can't be upgraded"
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ok .. so i thought to do a factory reset on the phone settings > privacy > factory reset
it did factory reset and then i tried to upgrade the software. same thing ... it says, upgrade cant be done because the phone has modified software. i guess i will have to keep 2.3 gingerbread and then try to root the software. am i running out of options?
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If you had unlocked the bootloader you need to relock it in order to do a software upgrade.
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Efe64 said:
You dont need to root to flash an firmware. Just saying.
Upgrade to ICS. Its much better and it would be much easier to help you because everyone uses it..
Good luck.
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Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
Spectre51 said:
If you had unlocked the bootloader you need to relock it in order to do a software upgrade.
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Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
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thanks for the help guys ..
are these prerooted system images on this link?
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
zorathomas said:
thanks for the help guys ..
are these prerooted system images on this link?
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
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No those look like the full firmwares. Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2
Is it me or is my post deleted?
Spectre51 said:
Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
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Thats why i said, just saying.
Should I unlock the boot loader of Xperia U?
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
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advantage
U can try custom roms that use a custom kernel
Disadvantage - U LOOSE WARRANTY
How to restore warranty after rooting/unlocking bootloader
Hello XDA Members,
This is my first post
I am new to android experiments but have experience of flashing microcontrollers(Programmable chips) from engineering degree. So I am comfortable with using flash tool, fastboot etc.
Recently, I have rooted, installed CWM recovery and custom rom on my Xperia U. My question is
"If I flash sony stock rom to my device, the warranty will be restored or not?"
if NOT then how can I restore the warranty before going to service centre say for some hardware issue.
Audicious said:
Hello XDA Members,
This is my first post
I am new to android experiments but have experience of flashing microcontrollers(Programmable chips) from engineering degree. So I am comfortable with using flash tool, fastboot etc.
Recently, I have rooted, installed CWM recovery and custom rom on my Xperia U. My question is
"If I flash sony stock rom to my device, the warranty will be restored or not?"
if NOT then how can I restore the warranty before going to service centre say for some hardware issue.
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Yes it will b restored
Coz no one can tell u flashed it
One of the fellow members confirmed this
He got his hardware issue sorted out after flashing that too under warranty
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Btw
Welcome
Unlocking Bootloader
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader? i mean there is kernals and recovery available for Locked Bootloaders then why we go for unlocking it?
sukhera2 said:
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader? i mean there is kernals and recovery available for Locked Bootloaders then why we go for unlocking it?
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Its not necessary.. There are ROMs for locked bootloaders too, but to try great ROMs like Cyanogen Mod you need unlocked bootloader.
you can lock the bootloader again if u wish
Hi. I'm kinda new with android phones. I have an xperia sola and it runs 4.0.4 versoin .54 ICS..and it's getting low in memory and not as fast as i was expecting. If i flash a custom rom, like the cm 9.1 ( ?? 10 ) ...will i lose my warranty ?
Yes when you unlock the bootloader
Cm10 not released yet...
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
So...my phone says "bootloader unlock allowed : yes"...i dont know much about it...but..is it worth it to flash 9.1 or should i wait and official update from sony ?
There is no official jb for sola...
And for bootloader yes it means you can unlock the bootloader...
But it will lose ur warranty...
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
octhunder said:
So...my phone says "bootloader unlock allowed : yes"...i dont know much about it...but..is it worth it to flash 9.1 or should i wait and official update from sony ?
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you will loose your warranty when you unlock your BL.......
and i will say its worth to unlock your BL........
and which update are you talking abt from SONY........ you wont get any further updates for SOLA from SONY...... except for FW (that to is doubtful).....
well i'm running 6.1.1.B.1.54...and i know about .75 and .89...... btw i forgot to tell you, i already rooted the phone..with some tutorial from xda...and it says it can be unrooted if i want my warrnty back. (root with restory by bin4ry).
octhunder said:
well i'm running 6.1.1.B.1.54...and i know about .75 and .89...... btw i forgot to tell you, i already rooted the phone..with some tutorial from xda...and it says it can be unrooted if i want my warrnty back. (root with restory by bin4ry).
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if you want to unroot the best method is to flash the stock ftf file.....
So..basicaly i still have my warranty ?
octhunder said:
So..basicaly i still have my warranty ?
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Yup
By rooting you are not loosing warranty.Any modification done to operating system doesn't cover your phone warranty.If your phone breaks because of modification in system then your warranty will not cover that,but if it just breaks from just sitting on your table your warranty will cover that even if you are rooted or have done any software modifications.
yeah..so if i fail installing new rom...warranty bye bye..it's kinda..frustrating
warranty disappears only when you unlock the core, but if it is locked, then may or may not notice :laugh:
is it posible to flash new rom without unlocking ?
octhunder said:
is it posible to flash new rom without unlocking ?
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you can flash roms without unlocking BL, but not CM based.....
can you recommand anything ..with tutorial ?
@[email protected] said:
you can flash roms without unlocking BL, but not CM based.....
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no its not true ... you can have cm9 with locket bootloader also
[ROM][UNLOCKED/LOCKED] • ParanoidAndroid ™ v1.4a XSola • [UNOFFICIAL][FXP207]
Latest cm9 for locked bootloders ... try this:good:
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ravinder0003 said:
no its not true ... you can have cm9 with locket bootloader also
[ROM][UNLOCKED/LOCKED] • ParanoidAndroid ™ v1.4a XSola • [UNOFFICIAL][FXP207]
Latest cm9 for locked bootloders ... try this:good:
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sorry forget to add link ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080040
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octhunder said:
yeah..so if i fail installing new rom...warranty bye bye..it's kinda..frustrating
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no need to worry abt the warranty status ... unlock the BL .. do whatever you want ... just relock the BL and warranty is back
just visit the link to re-lock the BL ... you can then update using official SONY update centre ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
ravinder0003 said:
no its not true ... you can have cm9 with locket bootloader also
[ROM][UNLOCKED/LOCKED] • ParanoidAndroid ™ v1.4a XSola • [UNOFFICIAL][FXP207]
Latest cm9 for locked bootloders ... try this:good:
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in that you have to manually use and edit atis112's guide to convert it your self from Unlocked BL to locked BL......
so it is advisable if you first search and then post.........
THANKS.......
Sony themselves told me that unlocking the bootloader on it's own doesn't void the warranty and neither does flashing roms necessarily. However if you brick the device etc whilst doing it then it would.
Also:
https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
I recently got a Xperia Z2, but it is locked to vodaphone, which means that it has a locked bootloader. I am going to sell it on later, so I need to maintain the DRM codes an so forth...
Basically, I need the links to the threads which have information on the Z2, as I do not know which ones are the best, because I am a noob.
How do I install a recovery, and which one should I install?
Is this the best root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Is this the best DRM Backup tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
What else do I need?
Thanks
Xysti said:
I recently got a Xperia Z2, but it is locked to vodaphone, which means that it has a locked bootloader. I am going to sell it on later, so I need to maintain the DRM codes an so forth...
Basically, I need the links to the threads which have information on the Z2, as I do not know which ones are the best, because I am a noob.
How do I install a recovery, and which one should I install?
Is this the best root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Is this the best DRM Backup tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
What else do I need?
Thanks
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hi
for root, I occupy you posted.
for the recovery I use this and it worked fine. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772879.
and make backups, the recovery has the option of backups
(all credit to the creators of these applications)
greetings, hopefully serve you.
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Xysti said:
I recently got a Xperia Z2, but it is locked to vodaphone, which means that it has a locked bootloader. I am going to sell it on later, so I need to maintain the DRM codes an so forth...
Basically, I need the links to the threads which have information on the Z2, as I do not know which ones are the best, because I am a noob.
How do I install a recovery, and which one should I install?
Is this the best root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Is this the best DRM Backup tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
What else do I need?
Thanks
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PS: for all this, you must unlock the bootloader first, then if you want to sell can lock it again
regards
5 Easiest Way to root any android device
http://mediatekworld.blogspot.in/2015/01/5-easiest-way-to-root-any-android-device.html
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What if my bootloader is locked? The root method works for locked bootloaders...
Xysti said:
What if my bootloader is locked? The root method works for locked bootloaders...
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if possible
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Xysti said:
What if my bootloader is locked? The root method works for locked bootloaders...
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in fact, gave root and recovery, before unlocking bootloader
saludos