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Hello guys i would like to put this on my Xperia S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574588
My phone is still new and it require root..
Can someone make it easy for me how to root tuit
and how to put the battery percentage plz..
Btw i did a hard seach in the forum but still cannot find how to
rood the Sony Xperia S
Help plz...
akhil201 said:
Hello guys i would like to put this on my Xperia S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574588
My phone is still new and it require root..
Can someone make it easy for my how to root tuit
and how to put the battery percentage plz..
Btw i did a hard seach in the forum but still cannot find how to
rood the Sony Xperia S
Help plz...
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Unlock bootloader, flash doomkernel, rooted.
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K900 said:
Unlock bootloader, flash doomkernel, rooted.
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exactly, you made it sound so simple
after unlocking the bootloader, flashing a prerooted system.img will also work if you don't want a custom kernel.
Finding this should not be that hard: [Xperia S][INFO][REF] All that u need to know before u begin
Oh.. and unlocking the bootloader will also have some disadvantages like warranty and DRM related things.
Still not easy
can you link it step by step plz...
what i have to do first
(little noob)
I have not rooted my phone (yet..) i don't want to unlock bootloader.
I think its best if you start reading from the beginning of the previous link, or if you want to get started right away then:
see this tutorial for Unlocking Bootloader:
[Tutorial] Xperia S Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
and this for rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181146#post23181146
DooMLoRD said:
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S)
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Thx man i will try it...
to root i will have to unlock bootloader??
is that really needed?
Arter bootloader i need to unlock also??
Currently it is the only way to root, later on another way will probably come along, but for now you must unlock your bootloader to root your device.
There isn't really much of downside besides losing some functionality in some apps due to the loss of your DRM key. It does not 100% void your warranty, but if you plan on overclocking and it goes wrong, your warranty will probably be voided.
shmoejoe said:
Currently it is the only way to root, later one another way will probably come along, but for now you must unlock your bootloader to root your device.
There isn't really much of downside besides losing some functionality in some apps due to the loss of your DRM key. It does not 100% void your warranty, but if you plan on overclocking and it goes wrong, your warranty will probably be voided.
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Let it be then i will wait for the easy way to come
Thx any way....
These step are truly very hard i did find how to bootloader its easy buthe root are hard to do..
Hi everybody
I have installed real ics some time ago, and i found the experience much more complete than with custom
rom...
now i would like to make another step... so i shoul lock my bootloader first...
i read that there are two ways... test point and official sony...
with official sony you lose DRM...but i read also that the only problem tht this lost caused (track id doesn't work) doesn't exist anymore as latest version of track id works even without drm... so are there other problems if we lose drm?
because i think official unlocking is much easier isn't it? so why a person should choose the test point method?
latest answer: i found real ics is amazing rom... but, after unlocking bootloader (if i will succeed to), which kernel should i choose? i would like something safe, stable and fast... and if possible with good battery performance...
thx everybody for answer
hope i did not disturb with this post if repetitive... but i wanted someone to answer me directly, and even if i found good informations in this forum, i did not manage to decide what to do...
bb
i prefer test point method cos with it one wont lose drm keys & wont void warranty.... after bootloader unlock using testpoint, t will still show Allow bootloader unlock:yes but Official way will void warranty.
Indeed, test point method! No regret!
I would also recommend test point method as you dont lose drm keys, I did it with test point method myself because I didnt have a choice, anyways I didnt need drm keys, but some ppl do, so in that case better go with the safe side, the test point even tho it can be a little difficult
When I bought Mini Pro den, I use Test point & no issue but along tha line my screen break & took it to care center but I was told it can't be repaired & was given another one cos its still under warranty... But tha new one I was given can't be unloocked using Test point cos its having latest security so I used tha Official way but was happy though!
When you do the testpoint method, you have to remove the sticker under the battery to get to the actual testpoints.
So you have to do that very carefully, because if they notice you've been removing it, warranty is lost.
oh so many answers :laugh:
but all of you suggested me the same thing... so i think it's really best choice... i think however i won't need drm... but anyway you suggest me to use testpoint method, finally, not for drm but for warranty isn't it? and is it sure that if i use in right way test point they won't notice i've unlocked the bootloader (so i will still have the warranty)? beause i heared that in england they did not repair some xperia arc because they noticed the users had unlocked the bootloader....
so finally ya suggest me to use that method?
and for the kernel, which one would you suggest (stable, fast above all for telephone use and media, good battery...)
i want to thank all of you however... really ya give me all these answers that i did not expect to... thx a lot for helping me!
bb!
edit: ah sry whalesplaho talked about latest security... so how can i know if i can unlock it or not in safe way?
thx again!
My SK17i testpoint wasn't covered under the sticker. I unlocked using testpoint because of the warranty. I am not sure if they can detect this or not, but its lesser then two evils I guess. If you unlock the BL by Sony method they will have your IMEI in their system as unlocked so no way you can get lucky and keep your warranty. Even if the phone doesn't turn on completely, they know it has been unlocked.
WandererX said:
edit: ah sry whalesplaho talked about latest security... so how can i know if i can unlock it or not in safe way?
thx again!
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Take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
IoNex nice post but I advice OP to try first before concluding whether it won't work... I tried but when I get qcpacketservice using tha normal step den I concluded it can't be unlocked using Testpoint, dats why I said its painful!!!!
#just follow re required steps den yhu will get what yhu want.....
whalesplaho said:
IoNex nice post but I advice OP to try first before concluding whether it won't work... I tried but when I get qcpacketservice using tha normal step den I concluded it can't be unlocked using Testpoint, dats why I said its painful!!!!
#just follow re required steps den yhu will get what yhu want.....
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I didn't say he shouldn't try it. I just think it's better to have all the info before doing something.
So if it doesn't work, he'll know why
The post says "Tere is no harm in trying. You can try, if you have new security, nothing will go wrong, you will just get error."
iONEx said:
I didn't say he shouldn't try it. I just think it's better to have all the info before doing something.
So if it doesn't work, he'll know why
The post says "Tere is no harm in trying. You can try, if you have new security, nothing will go wrong, you will just get error."
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Okay buddy......!
it's 12w22... so i think it could work... for the wire which one should i use?
WandererX said:
it's 12w22... so i think it could work... for the wire which one should i use?
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Yhu will get all yhu need here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 buddy... I used a flexible wire with pin!!!!
ok thx... stay connected pls xD
WandererX said:
ok thx... stay connected pls xD
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Okay brov..... Am with yhu & I believe others too!!!!
test point doesnt work on latest releases of xperia mini/mini pro/active. If you have 12w17 on the back of your phone, then testpoint won't work. That's what others have said in the test point thread. I only used SE bootloader unlocking and its easy but you lose your DRM.
zerorated24 said:
test point doesnt work on latest releases of xperia mini/mini pro/active. If you have 12w17 on the back of your phone, then testpoint won't work. That's what others have said in the test point thread. I only used SE bootloader unlocking and its easy but you lose your DRM.
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Dats tha official way.... Dats what I later used too when testpoint didn't worked!
drivers did install automatically... zeus device... it did not fail as said in the guide... what should i do?
whalesplaho said:
Dats tha official way.... Dats what I later used too when testpoint didn't worked!
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Yah Yah because test point didnt work for me. My phone is manufactured 12w17. I dont really understand what is wrong with newer devices.
Hello everyone..
After using ics in my xperia u, I felt its pretty laggy...
So im thinking of unlocking the bootloader..my only doubt is whether after unlocking the bootloader, I completely lose warranty or not..
Does relocking the bootloader restore the warranty or not?..ive seen that for unlocking bootloader, a code is needed which involves provision of Imei no., so does sony store the details in their servers about which phone's bootloader has been unlocked?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers..:good:
If you unlocked your bootloader, your warranty completely gone. If you know how to relock your bootloader back, then your warranty will restore back if the Sony service centre does not know you unlock bootloader.... unlocking boot loader needs your imei number so they can give you the bootloader code... sorry, my explanation very messy!!! Hope you understand it!!!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Sherwinnn said:
If you unlocked your bootloader, your warranty completely gone. If you know how to relock your bootloader back, then your warranty will restore back if the Sony service centre does not know you unlock bootloader.... unlocking boot loader needs your imei number so they can give you the bootloader code... sorry, my explanation very messy!!! Hope you understand it!!!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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thanks for replying..
if i relock the bootloader..are there any traces left behind of unlocking the bootloader..
Ummm no??? Lol... but most probably no...
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Sherwinnn said:
Ummm no??? Lol... but most probably no...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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Okay..thank :laugh:
One last question...do u recommend unlocking the bootloader?
I have mobile phone insurance with my bank account. So it doesn't matter about the warranty.
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
peRFect! said:
Okay..thank :laugh:
One last question...do u recommend unlocking the bootloader?
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If you wanna flash different kinds of awesome ROM than I suggest you unlock your bootloader.. if you scared your warranty gone then don't unlock it... you can overcloxk your kernel by unlocked your bootloader...
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Sherwinnn said:
If you wanna flash different kinds of awesome ROM than I suggest you unlock your bootloader.. if you scared your warranty gone then don't unlock it... you can overcloxk your kernel by unlocked your bootloader...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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i do like playing around with custom roms..
i keep flashing custom roms in my tab 2, but there is no bootloader lock in the tab and i can reclaim my warranty by flashing the stock rom and clearing the binary counter!
i just wanted to know whether the same can be done with my xperia!
going to unlock the bootloader now..wish me luck! :laugh:
Thanks for the support!
Cheers :good:
Well my friend if u want ur warranty just don't unlock it,if u want to root ur phone and do more things with it do it.
My suggestion is to don't do it just keep it as it is
XrhstosDrouggos said:
Well my friend if u want ur warranty just don't unlock it,if u want to root ur phone and do more things with it do it.
My suggestion is to don't do it just keep it as it is
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Hi .. yes i agree my dear ... but today we have solution of everything if anything goes wrong with our device after unloacking the bootloader ...:fingers-crossed: so i will suggest to unlock it without ant worries and try all the new roms of cm9 & miui
thanks for the help guys...
going to decide tonight whether ill unlock the bootloader or not!
really confused...
really appreciate everyones support!
P.S-not able to use the xda thank u..crossed my limit of 8 thanks per day!
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
Msonata said:
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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I think you retain hardware warranty, you only lose software warranty
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satan89 said:
I think you retain hardware warranty, you only lose software warranty
Sent from my ST27i
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Yeah, that could be the case but I'm not 100% sure: according to Xperia Blog, Sony has refused to repair some phones with unlocked (or relocked) bootloaders (http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/25/sony-refusing-hardware-repairs-on-handsets-with-unlocked-bootloaders.
Msonata said:
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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Bingo...thats exactly the ans I was looking for..thanks!
Samsung devices in this case feel so much better..no issue of unlocking bootloader!
peRFect! said:
thanks for replying..
if i relock the bootloader..are there any traces left behind of unlocking the bootloader..
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Yes there are traces left behind if you unlock and relock your bootloader-its the DRM keys.They are lost forever once you unlock your bootloader and even if you relock your bootloader,they won't get back.
And if a service center checks for DRM keys,then they'll surely know that the bootloader has been unlocked and you cannot invoke your warranty.
Does testpoint method work on 2012 models? Bcoz that method unlocks BL without loss of DRM keys.
Guide says it works on 2011 models, but doesn't look updated. And anyhow phones with fixed battery will not be able to use it anyhow.
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satan89 said:
Does testpoint method work on 2012 models? Bcoz that method unlocks BL without loss of DRM keys.
Guide says it works on 2011 models, but doesn't look updated. And anyhow phones with fixed battery will not be able to use it anyhow.
Sent from my ST27i
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you gave answer to your own question.........
It wont work......
the only method i guess is official method...... :cheers:
Wait, my Xperia U bought was from the start Unlocked bootloader, does it mean it doesn't have warranty? I don't really care because I've rooted it, but that could be big failure from the shop.
What will I loose if I unlocked my bootloader? Is there way to root without unlocking it? Or its still not possible? Any alternatives so that I will not loose any important features in my Xperia z5c? I'd like to use my Xperia z5c in full customization. Thank you in advance for answering.
Almost nothing, practically all custom kernels come with a DRM fix. (Normally you would lose some extra Sony features in sound, camera)
The only thing is, you won't be able to restore it. There is no way of rooting without unlocking your bootloader.
harry_turtle said:
Almost nothing, practically all custom kernels come with a DRM fix. (Normally you would lose some extra Sony features in sound, camera)
The only thing is, you won't be able to restore it. There is no way of rooting without unlocking your bootloader.
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Thanks for answering so its better to unlock bootloader?
shadow_chaser said:
Thanks for answering so its better to unlock bootloader?
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Sony warns you that unlocking BL voids your warranty.
But I've send in my phone after unlock BL and got a new one without any issues.
I would recommend to flash stock rom before you send it in for warranty.
Better is hard to say, it depends on what you want to do. If you want root access you'll have no other choice.
harry_turtle said:
Sony warns you that unlocking BL voids your warranty.
But I've send in my phone after unlock BL and got a new one without any issues.
I would recommend to flash stock rom before you send it in for warranty.
Better is hard to say, it depends on what you want to do. If you want root access you'll have no other choice.
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Thank you for answering.
By unlocking the Bootloader,will the guarantee will become void?
No
Rhaegar93 said:
No
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Than you Rhaegar.
Rhaegar93 said:
No
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And with Unlocked Bootlaoder whether I will get OTA Updates?
pnsdhrn said:
And with Unlocked Bootlaoder whether I will get OTA Updates?
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Yes on official rom you get a ota update.
pnsdhrn said:
By unlocking the Bootloader,will the guarantee will become void?
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Its warranty...by unlocking bootloader warranty will be void....but service centre technician will flash the stock rom,through edl if software is only issue....
Think twice b4 unlocking ur phone..
If u want to explore ful device potential ,unlocking and doing some stuff is best u got
jayarajan said:
Its warranty...by unlocking bootloader warranty will be void....but service centre technician will flash the stock rom,through edl if software is only issue....
Think twice b4 unlocking ur phone..
If u want to explore ful device potential ,unlocking and doing some stuff is best u got
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I admit by unlocking bootloader,Ican explore full potential.But there is another side to it.The facilities of using banking applications will be gone.
pnsdhrn said:
I admit by unlocking bootloader,Ican explore full potential.But there is another side to it.The facilities of using banking applications will be gone.
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all my banking apps works just fine
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all my banking apps works just fine
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Thank you dear fluffy.And I would like to get you personal opinion also regarding warranty on unlocking bootloader.Because when I read several tutorials for unlocking the bootloader,some OPs say that the warranty will become void and others say it will no be affected.Also if I install TWRP,what will be state of Warranty and OTA Updates?
jayarajan said:
Its warranty...by unlocking bootloader warranty will be void....but service centre technician will flash the stock rom,through edl if software is only issue....
Think twice b4 unlocking ur phone..
If u want to explore ful device potential ,unlocking and doing some stuff is best u got
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We do not spread false news, the warranty with the unlocking of the bootloader is NOT invalidated, Xiaomi allows the unlocking of the bootloader while maintaining the warranty, but if you break it modding with custom kernel / rom you will have to pay to fix it.
Rhaegar93 said:
We do not spread false news, the warranty with the unlocking of the bootloader is NOT invalidated, Xiaomi allows the unlocking of the bootloader while maintaining the warranty, but if you break it modding with custom kernel / rom you will have to pay to fix it.
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Ok ..some of the service centres in India...use like that
Rhaegar93 said:
We do not spread false news, the warranty with the unlocking of the bootloader is NOT invalidated, Xiaomi allows the unlocking of the bootloader while maintaining the warranty, but if you break it modding with custom kernel / rom you will have to pay to fix it.
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Thank you Rhaegar for your solid confirmation.Now I would also like to know whether the Warranty will be invalid if install TWRP without rooting using fastboot.I am looking for build.prop editting using TWRP and ADB.
pnsdhrn said:
Thank you Rhaegar for your solid confirmation.Now I would also like to know whether the Warranty will be invalid if install TWRP without rooting using fastboot.I am looking for build.prop editting using TWRP and ADB.
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the warranty will not be invalidated, but if you create damage by modding you will have to pay to fix the device. Before sending it to service, simply remove twrp and install the original recovery.
Rhaegar93 said:
the warranty will not be invalidated, but if you create damage by modding you will have to pay to fix the device. Before sending it to service, simply remove twrp and install the original recovery.
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Thanks again,Rhaegar.How can I install Original Recovery and wherefrom it can be got?