Hi guys! I just downgraded my xperia ray to .42 so i could root it. I was looking for some mod or apps i could push to my system so i can get as close to AOSP as possible? My bootloader is locked too
AOSP - Android Open Source Project. That is the project, where Android's source code is being built.
AOSP
Rores said:
Hi guys! I just downgraded my xperia ray to .42 so i could root it. I was looking for some mod or apps i could push to my system so i can get as close to AOSP as possible? My bootloader is locked too
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With locked bootloader you can`t do that.
Rores said:
Hi guys! I just downgraded my xperia ray to .42 so i could root it. I was looking for some mod or apps i could push to my system so i can get as close to AOSP as possible? My bootloader is locked too
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at first you must get your phone : unlocked bootloader
unlock it with test point, if you cant find that in xda you can search it in google
then you must had cwm on your phone
then get the tutorial for installing custom rom
Editing firmware doesn't need unlocked bootloader, but it does need quite a lot of work to be done.
Actually, I am not sure if GB can be edited like this.
Better install custom ROM, as editing would be too much work.
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Hello guys,im a total noob on android scene,so i would like your advice.I have Neo V without the latest update (4.0.62) and i'd like to root my device without unlock bootloader(with unofficial method is difficult and im not trying official method because i want official ics on April).So what are the benefits of rooting my device with locked bootloader?Can i run cm7?Is overclocking possible?Can i update to ics when se release it?I would like to have control on my own device(remove useless se applications,more battery life e.t.c) and i dont have problem read a lot of guides.Im a total noob,so if you have guides for everything that i should know please share them.
Thanks,
specialistas4
specialistas4 said:
Hello guys,im a total noob on android scene,so i would like your advice.I have Neo V without the latest update (4.0.62) and i'd like to root my device without unlock bootloader(with unofficial method is difficult and im not trying official method because i want official ics on April).So what are the benefits of rooting my device with locked bootloader?Can i run cm7?Is overclocking possible?Can i update to ics when se release it?I would like to have control on my own device(remove useless se applications,more battery life e.t.c) and i dont have problem read a lot of guides.Im a total noob,so if you have guides for everything that i should know please share them.
Thanks,
specialistas4
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Read....read mate. Full forum about rooting with any conditions.
If you want cm7 and overclock option....then you MUST unlock bootloader.
Want ICS....unlock...because we have already unoffical ICS.
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Also, you can relock the bootloader if you want an official update.
sdk16420 said:
Also, you can relock the bootloader if you want an official update.
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Thanks guys!how can I do that if I unlock bootloader from Sony's official site?
specialistas4 said:
Thanks guys!how can I do that if I unlock bootloader from Sony's official site?
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how about searching the Neo forums for relock bootloader?
Kiwi
specialistas4 said:
Thanks guys!how can I do that if I unlock bootloader from Sony's official site?
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You can try this
Search and read and you will find it, go to my signature and yes the blue one
to get rooted 62
hello,
i have a Sony WT19i rooted and baseband locked, android 2.3.4, compilation 4.0.2.A.0.62.
I have been looking for a tutorial to change the ROM but i havent found anything. I'm looking to change to XROM but havent found any tutorial i'm a bit concerned.
Another thing i dont understand is how to change kernel
Could anyone help me? or give a link for a good tutorial ou diy video?
thanks
jpalmiro said:
hello,
i have a Sony WT19i rooted and baseband locked, android 2.3.4, compilation 4.0.2.A.0.62.
I have been looking for a tutorial to change the ROM but i havent found anything. I'm looking to change to XROM but havent found any tutorial i'm a bit concerned.
Another thing i dont understand is how to change kernel
Could anyone help me? or give a link for a good tutorial ou diy video?
thanks
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Here's one, works for all roms, it's the one I used, but you need to have your bootloader unlocked so you can flash kernel and custom roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
first of all thanks for the answer so quick.
but in the XROM post the user alifdroid says it isn't necessary to be bootloader unlocked. just use his kernel i supose to do this it is necessary to have the bootloader unlock right?
Now that you mention it, there's one rom wich doesn't require bootloader unlocked, but forgot the name, not sure if it's that one, lemme check
Edit:
Found this one, but i guess it's not the same you say, so idk if that one can work w/o bootlader unlocked :
Someguyfromhell said:
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
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you need unlockbootloader
then open recovery for flash rom ..
Like title.
Since I can root my phone with both unlocked and locked bootloader so I want to know if there's anything different like ROMs, apps, mods, etc...
brahweiz said:
Like title.
Since I can root my phone with both unlocked and locked bootloader so I want to know if there's anything different like ROMs, apps, mods, etc...
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You cannot flash kernels in locked bootloader.. And most of the mods are also there for unlocked one.. Unlocked bootloader has very few Roms.. Better unlock it and experience a whole new world for your phone
There's no different in apps or mod.
But there's rom. Most rom here are build for unlock bootloader, u can overclock and stuff.
Pretty cool but u will lose DRM keys. So no more "download music info" in walkman. All apps that need DRM keys won't work,
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
darth5zaft said:
There's no different in apps or mod.
But there's rom. Most rom here are build for unlock bootloader, u can overclock and stuff.
Pretty cool but u will lose DRM keys. So no more "download music info" in walkman. All apps that need DRM keys won't work,
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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what is the diff btwn or how they make same ROM available for locked and unlocked boot loader
Is the xpedia's bootloader locked by default? If so how can I unlock it? ?
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fdothivanka said:
Is the xpedia's bootloader locked by default? If so how can I unlock it? ?
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Yes it is, and there are guides in this forums by DoomLord.
From my own experience, the only thing I miss is walkman's "download music info" which I don't consider important. If you are one of the "flashers" I suggest unlocking it
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
brahweiz said:
Like title.
Since I can root my phone with both unlocked and locked bootloader so I want to know if there's anything different like ROMs, apps, mods, etc...
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lock bootloader mean u can't flash any kernel and u just can flash stock based rom..unlock bootloader allowed u to flash any custom kernel that is compatible with any custom rom u want to flash..
Hit thanks if u understand what i'm explaining..:good:
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mmckoyuki said:
lock bootloader mean u can't flash any kernel and u just can flash stock based rom..unlock bootloader allowed u to flash any custom kernel that is compatible with any custom rom u want to flash
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This and other mentioned are RESULTS of difference but where is difference ITSELF ?
WHY cant I flash any kernel except stock ?
Don't tell me "because you go brick".
It is RESULT.
I can flash stock rom and it communicates with locked BL however - I think - new stock rom has it's own management of booting.
Then - base question is NOT explained and I am really curious of answer.
Locked bootloader means it can only boot sony signed kernel
NO CUSTOM KERNEL NO ALWAYS ROOT
Unlocked means it can boot any kernel made for that device
You can always have root and have custom kernels
You can also get CM and all new features
The rom for locked bootloader can work in unlocked but vice versa is dangerous
jatinrungta said:
Locked bootloader means it can only boot sony signed kernel
NO CUSTOM KERNEL NO ALWAYS ROOT
Unlocked means it can boot any kernel made for that device
You can always have root and have custom kernels
You can also get CM and all new features
The rom for locked bootloader can work in unlocked but vice versa is dangerous
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u can root on locked bootloader:fingers-crossed:
Does bravia engine works with unlocked bootloader?
And which apps need DRM keys?I'm thinking of unlocking my bootloader.
Mtakween said:
u can root on locked bootloader:fingers-crossed:
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I know that I meant its not sure if new firmware will be rooted or not or will take how much time to get rooted but with unlocked you can always root
umair42 said:
Does bravia engine works with unlocked bootloader?
And which apps need DRM keys?I'm thinking of unlocking my bootloader.
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NO, bravia won't work and this is the only thing i miss from locked bootloader.
As far as i know DRM stand for Digital rights management, so you can't download music info anymore. But there are many modded walkman apps can do that.
GVN.Gallus said:
NO, bravia won't work and this is the only thing i miss from locked bootloader.
As far as i know DRM stand for Digital rights management, so you can't download music info anymore. But there are many modded walkman apps can do that.
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No bravia engine so no unlocked bootloader for me.I will stay with locked bl then.
Mtakween said:
u can root on locked bootloader:fingers-crossed:
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Yes. That I did, on older stock ROM, ST26i_11.0.A.3.28_WE. Lost root after upgrade to latest.
Downgraded, prefer have root than latest ROM however speed is about 15% higher on new ROM, must be better kernel and libraries.
F308 said:
Yes. That I did, on older stock ROM, ST26i_11.0.A.3.28_WE. Lost root after upgrade to latest.
Downgraded, prefer have root than latest ROM however speed is about 15% higher on new ROM, must be better kernel and libraries.
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why would u want to downgrade? u can have root access on every ROM even if your bootloader is locked.
So for unlocked bootloader just flash a custom kernel with "autoroot" function. Once u flashed that kernel, u will have root access after reboot.
For both locked and unlocked bootloader this tool from b1nary should also work...
BTW dude ST26i? Thats Xperia J... This is the P, U, Sola & Go forum...:silly:
darth5zaft said:
There's no different in apps or mod.
But there's rom. Most rom here are build for unlock bootloader, u can overclock and stuff.
Pretty cool but u will lose DRM keys. So no more "download music info" in walkman. All apps that need DRM keys won't work,
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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i found rom with walkman (i cant rember which) i could download music tracks info. i have sola with unlocked bootloader.
sorry for my bad english
My Xperia z walkman mod had. A fix for download music info
For unlocked bootloader
Press thanks if I helped
brahweiz said:
Like title.
Since I can root my phone with both unlocked and locked bootloader so I want to know if there's anything different like ROMs, apps, mods, etc...
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As the name suggests LOCKED BOOTLOADER means the bootloader is locked and cant be accessed, so you can't install custom kernels as it is locked with the kernel by Sony itself......yes you will lose your DRM keys,you cant use trackid and the download music info which are somewhat pretty useless for me........those were such small sacrifices so you can access the vast open world of modding your phone.....hppe that helps.
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED
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BTW dude ST26i? Thats Xperia J... This is the P, U, Sola & Go forum...:silly:
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I missed it. Thanx for info.
I landed here via search engine. Question was universal enough to fit anywhere.
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
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use notification toggles or powerful control to get toggles in notification bar....
flashtool is a very stable software for nxt series and previous xperias.. used it several times on my xu...
I think u can root ur .54 firmware through binary's rooting method....have u tried it yet???
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
thanks for the tip about notifications
flashtool i have used on X10 and found it very good, but i was not sure if it is OK to use it now on the XP while my BL is locked and i have no root, i don't want to create more problems for myself than i already have
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Astral07 said:
thanks for the tip about notifications
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
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yes i have tried this method too. Nothing happened x.x
drsanket_xperia_u said:
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
Astral07 said:
ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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you can install older ICS, root and use a custom rom while you wait a fix to the new ICS :]
i don't think it will take too long for a fix ^^
Astral07 said:
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
:angel:
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This might Help
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
1. Yes and yes. That's what I did. Now my Xperia P is rooted with CWM.
Rooting Method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
2. Not realy sure, mine was bootloader unlockable from the start. But I decided to keep it locked.
3. You mean like this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015118
I flashed this and is working quite well. No problems so far.
Flashing is also safe with locked bootloader. I've been flashing like crazy since I rooted my phone 4 days ago.
Just do backups and follow instructions carefully.
hi all
new from samsung to sony.
just curious, is it the only way you guys used to root or re-root xperia devices after updates with vroot, tools from DooMLoRD etc? i mean except those mentioned, nobody use other alternatives to root xperia devices (in general, not z tablet only)?
and thus if these tools are not compatible with new firmwares then u r not able to root your device in case the previous root was removed?
ykkfive said:
hi all
new from samsung to sony.
just curious, is it the only way you guys used to root or re-root xperia devices after updates with vroot, tools from DooMLoRD etc? i mean except those mentioned, nobody use other alternatives to root xperia devices (in general, not z tablet only)?
and thus if these tools are not compatible with new firmwares then u r not able to root your device in case the previous root was removed?
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You can open the bootloader and then you will always be able to root (flash custom recovery, root, flash stock kernel).
My Gnexi said:
You can open the bootloader and then you will always be able to root (flash custom recovery, root, flash stock kernel).
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thanks for your reply
yeah, i kown that. but what i found is, everyone is sticked to flashtool and thats why i asked
and unfortunately, mine is bl unlock=no, just learnt this after i took it home and so unable to flash own kernels
oh yes, one more thing . couldnt managed to run adb in the recovery mode since windows cant find the drivers and i have tried many drivers already. any idea?
ykkfive said:
thanks for your reply
yeah, i kown that. but what i found is, everyone is sticked to flashtool and thats why i asked
and unfortunately, mine is bl unlock=no, just learnt this after i took it home and so unable to flash own kernels
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Then I guess you can only root with the exploits and need to be careful about upgrades.
Is it possible to downgrade with Flashtool on locked BL? I think it is (but it's confusing). If it is then you need to keep FTF of the current version in case you upgrade to a new version that can not be rooted.
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Then I guess you can only root with the exploits and need to be careful about upgrades.
Is it possible to downgrade with Flashtool on locked BL? I think it is (but it's confusing). If it is then you need to keep FTF of the current version in case you upgrade to a new version that can not be rooted.
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for rooting, i am fine. just have to get rid of the bl and adb issue in recovery first