I have unlocked my bootloader using se's official unlocking mehod. I want to install CWM and a custom ROM. How to do it? Please reply soon.
How will I know if my bootloader is unlocked?
CWM installation is not needed.
First install custom kernel, which is given with the ROM or if it is stock GB based ROM, use Rage or X kernel.
After that you already have CWM, so just enter it and install the ROM.
More info in my tutorial, check signature.
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Hi,
Coul be possible to root my ST18i (4.1.B.0.431) 4.0.4 but without downgrade to 4.0.3????
I found below guide, but looks like must downgrade to 4.0.3 first ?¿?¿?¿?¿?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
Thanks in advance!
Peteivissa said:
Hi,
Coul be possible to root my ST18i (4.1.B.0.431) 4.0.4 but without downgrade to 4.0.3????
I found below guide, but looks like must downgrade to 4.0.3 first ?¿?¿?¿?¿?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
Thanks in advance!
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Please post your question in Q&A therad
I made it with this way. You must not downgrade, just change kernel with flashtool. Flash 4.0.3 kernel, root and install cwm, then flash back 4.0.4 kernel.
To flash kernel, you have to unlock your BL first.
BUT, in fact, you could flash a pre-rooted kernel after unlock BL, so you needn't flash a 4.0.3 kernel first
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BloodEdge said:
To flash kernel, you have to unlock your BL first.
BUT, in fact, you could flash a pre-rooted kernel after unlock BL, so you needn't flash a 4.0.3 kernel first
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Unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernel. In this rooting method you flash sony stock kernel, so you don't need unlock your bootloader.
yes you don't have to unlock your bootloader to flash the "stock" kernel which is an "ftf" file... just flash your 4.0.4 normally, after flash the 4.0.3 kernel, when is done reboot and root it, and reflash the 4.0.4 kernel... voilà... and after you can install your CWM
Wechy77 said:
Unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernel. In this rooting method you flash sony stock kernel, so you don't need unlock your bootloader.
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brunsman6229 said:
yes you don't have to unlock your bootloader to flash the "stock" kernel which is an "ftf" file... just flash your 4.0.4 normally, after flash the 4.0.3 kernel, when is done reboot and root it, and reflash the 4.0.4 kernel... voilà... and after you can install your CWM
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THX for reminding…
Noob's mistake
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Please post questions in the Q&A thread. Thank you.
Device:-Wt19i
Rom:StockIcs.587
Rooted:Yes
Kernel:Stock
Boot-loader:Locked
Is it necessary to have boot-loader unlocked to install a custom kernel, mods, roms ?
when i install a mod via CWM my phone it goes in boot loop.
when i flash custom kernal flashtool says your device need to be rooted or something like this. {Though my device s rooted}.
when i install a custom rom[Real ics5.2] my phone is bricked just hangs at sony logo.
Thanks in Advance for help.
Sorry for my bad English.
English is not my native language.
No you must unlock bootloader to install custom kernels.
Some roms are for locked bootloader, too. These you can flash with cwm. But read carefully, what has to be formatted and wiped.
Look for roms for locked bootloader and you can install them. But ics roms must flashed through cwm when you are currtently on stock ics rom by sony. So root your phone like this to have root in ics and then flash any ics rom for "locked bootloader"
Thanks
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lhcrulz said:
Thanks
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Your welcome
Hey everyone
I've have a GingerBread Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and i downgraded the firmware to the version: 4.0.2.A.58
I installed the recovery (using RecoverX) and i've root access.
Booloader is locked.
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
Can anyone please point a direction?
Thanks in advance
FabioRochapt said:
Hey everyone
I've have a GingerBread Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and i downgraded the firmware to the version: 4.0.2.A.58
I installed the recovery (using RecoverX) and i've root access.
Booloader is locked.
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
Can anyone please point a direction?
Thanks in advance
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first you have to root, then you gotta install custom recovery. you have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel but there are quite a few custom roms optimized for the stock kernel/locked bootloader
first, download the doomlords one click root kit, then root, then download se extreme tweaks and select install cwm for 2011 xperia and you'll be on your way! if you need detailed help, pm me!
crack73 said:
first you have to root, then you gotta install custom recovery. you have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel but there are quite a few custom roms optimized for the stock kernel/locked bootloader
first, download the doomlords one click root kit, then root, then download se extreme tweaks and select install cwm for 2011 xperia and you'll be on your way! if you need detailed help, pm me!
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Hey,
Thanks for the answer.
Using the doomloards batch ive got root.
What roms could i use without unlocking bootloader?
My phone doesnt allow me to unlock the bootloader through sony.
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FabioRochapt said:
Hey,
Thanks for the answer.
Using the doomloards batch ive got root.
What roms could i use without unlocking bootloader?
My phone doesnt allow me to unlock the bootloader through sony.
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do you want ics roms or gb roms?
i'm not that into gb roms so i wouldnt know, but the hasa roms are okay.
for ics roms, there is minicmsandwich, real ics and real ics lite. i'm using real ics lite. there are more roms but those are my favorite ics roms.
for ics roms, however, you have to root ics. that's pretty simple.
unpack the rar i attached, run 01-local-prop, follow the instructions, once that's done, flash ics via flashtool but uncheck "wipe data" and that's it. after that's done and you boot into ics, run the 02-push-root-files, and install cwm again via se extreme tweaks. then just flash a custom rom via cwm. easy as that
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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FabioRochapt said:
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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I currently use real ics lite r3 so I suggest that. If you decide you don't like that one, you can always try mini cm sandwich
crack73 said:
I currently use real ics lite r3 so I suggest that. If you decide you don't like that one, you can always try mini cm sandwich
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Could you please post a Link to the thread of the rom?
Thank you
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FabioRochapt said:
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
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You'll need to unlock the bootloader. There are two methods - the test point method (if you don't want to lose DRM keys, TrackID and such Sony stuff) or the official method. Both these methods are available in the FAQ by Someguyfromhell.
Once you do unlock the bootloader, you need to flash either a kernel that's provided in the ROM or another kernel that supports the desired ROM.
Can anyone please point a direction?
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Once again, read the FAQ here.
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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There are quite a few ROMs out there which include:
ExMIUI
Real ICS r5.2
CyanogenMod ROMs
ParanoidAndroid
Try 'em all out, see which one works for you the best!
FabioRochapt said:
Could you please post a Link to the thread of the rom?
Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
crack73 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
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Now im stuck... Ive ICS lite v3 but im without root.
I also lost the cwm???
My firmware version is: ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
FabioRochapt said:
Now im stuck... Ive ICS lite v3 but im without root.
I also lost the cwm???
My firmware version is: ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
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Its all good
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Its all good
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dont forget to thank
Hi , I have a locked bootloader and rooted my phone and then I installed CWM but now when I flash a rom I don't have root anymore?
Could somebody help me or isn't this possible?
ty xd
The rom you flashed didn't contain a pre rooted kernel. You need to root again or flash a pre rooted kernel on that new rom. More info can be found on the dev sections pinned posts. I'm not sure what a locked bootloader allows tho...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1518
I can't flash a kernel as I am on a locked vootloader
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My Xperia S is unlocked bootloader, using [email protected] rom with ICS15 kernel with CWM recovery. If I want to re-lock bootloader what steps needed to flash stock ICS rom. I mean, do I flash stock rom first and than re-lock BL or otherwise. I am asking this because the rom I am using is for unlocked BL therefore when I re-lock the BL there will be conflict which will force the phone to stop working. The kernel I am using will work with stock rom? If someone guide me how to start the process with step-by-step guide. Thanks
javedabbasi said:
My Xperia S is unlocked bootloader, using [email protected] rom with ICS15 kernel with CWM recovery. If I want to re-lock bootloader what steps needed to flash stock ICS rom. I mean, do I flash stock rom first and than re-lock BL or otherwise. I am asking this because the rom I am using is for unlocked BL therefore when I re-lock the BL there will be conflict which will force the phone to stop working. The kernel I am using will work with stock rom? If someone guide me how to start the process with step-by-step guide. Thanks
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Just flash stock kernel and relock!
Don't forget to hit thank, if i deserve it!
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monivan said:
Just flash stock kernel and relock!
Don't forget to hit thank, if i deserve it!
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Hi monivan. Sorry for my ignorance. The kernel I am using (ICS15) is not stock? If no, from where I get stock kernel and how do I flash it. CWM or Flashtool.
if you have a ftf for stock ics, extract the ftf using winrar or 7zip then look for kernel.sin, flash it via fastboot, or you can flash via flashtool, uncheck everything except kernel.