im a little bit confused.. just wanna know.. is it necessary for users with unlocked bootloader to flash the relock BL ftf first before flashing official ICS ftf or we can proceed to flashing official ics ftf w/o relocking the bootloader?
See my FAQ thread on updating to ICS.
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Rick
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komiks0916 said:
im a little bit confused.. just wanna know.. is it necessary for users with unlocked bootloader to flash the relock BL ftf first before flashing official ICS ftf or we can proceed to flashing official ics ftf w/o relocking the bootloader?
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You don't need to relock it. You only need to relock the bootloader if you plan to upgrade using PCC/SUS
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if i want to downgrade my FW from .62 i must unlock bootloader?
there is no way to root .62 fw, right?
yeah, no way to root .62
if u want to root, flash to .58 fw,
or use custom kernel.
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To flash firmware u dont need to unlock bootloader. Unlocking is needed to boot custom kernels.
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Guyzz mah question is im currently using custom rom n custom kernal so i want to relock my xperia mini's bootloader via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&page
so do i need to flash stock rom n kernal before relocking bootloader if yes then where can i get them n if no then aftr relocking bootloader how to get back to stock rom n kernal....i'm doing this foh official ics update....
plz help me out..
Relocking bootloader requires stock kernel. Kernel is included in a ftf file. The complete stock firmware is in ftf file, which you need to install via Flashtool.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Relocking bootloader requires stock kernel. Kernel is included in a ftf file. The complete stock firmware is in ftf file, which you need to install via Flashtool.
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ty bro...i did it...
I I unlock BL now, Install and costume rom and want to revert back to stock and relock the BL to get official ICS, is that possible ?
Yes. Check the pinned posts on dev section.
Yes. But u still lose the DRM keys
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yes dude, you can relock your bootloader but your DRM was lost forever
relock your bootloader by flash relock bootloader.ftf with flashtool
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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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.
I have Xperia Go with ICS rooted. I just wanted to know as and when Jellybean is officially launched can i update my rooted xperia go to Jellybean through PC companion or i have to unroot first
Did you unlock bootloader? It sounds silly but for some reason, I've this feeling that you can get root/flast custom roms with a locked bootloader >_>
Anyways:
Locked bootloader: Yes
Unlocked bootloader: No.
Just wait for some kind soul to post a .ftf file and flash via flashboot.
Snowstormzzz said:
Did you unlock bootloader? It sounds silly but for some reason, I've this feeling that you can get root/flast custom roms with a locked bootloader >_>
Anyways:
Locked bootloader: Yes
Unlocked bootloader: No.
Just wait for some kind soul to post a .ftf file and flash via flashboot.
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No actually i have justed rooted my GO, It is still on Locked bootloaders. Thanks for the reply :good:
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I have Xperia Go with ICS rooted. I just wanted to know as and when Jellybean is officially launched can i update my rooted xperia go to Jellybean through PC companion or i have to unroot first
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If your BL is Locked then its not a problem, you can just update it. But if you have unlocked ur BL then you first need to relock it to update official fw.
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Thanks mate
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