A friend of mine has an X10 and wants me to upgrade it for her to gingerbread. But I don't know if I have to unlock the bootloader prior flashing or can I flash it without unlocking the bootloafer?
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plotinus said:
A friend of mine has an X10 and wants me to upgrade it for her to gingerbread. But I don't know if I have to unlock the bootloader prior flashing or can I flash it without unlocking the bootloafer?
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You can flash without unlocking bootloader
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use flashtool to root the phone and unlock the bootloader! it's very simple and guide is in the android development thread! this will allow you to download custom roms and kernels! she will like it ;p
for a simple upgrade to gingerbread wont PC companion (normal sony ericsson upgrade) help ?
Bjornlindekens said:
for a simple upgrade to gingerbread wont PC companion (normal sony ericsson upgrade) help ?
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yes it will
Bjornlindekens said:
for a simple upgrade to gingerbread wont PC companion (normal sony ericsson upgrade) help ?
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Don't know cause I don't have a Sony. But I've found a guide in the stickies so I will tryit. Thanks to all!
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hi guys
i want to show how to have r800i (( rooted )) with locked bootloader. easy and step by step :
1- i imagine that you have 2.3.4 , now unlock it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
or
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
2-root it easily from this link :
http://hp-gsm.blogspot.com/2011/08/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-tips-and_27.html
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098131
3-now relock it as drinking a water from this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
now you have lock - and - rooted xperia play
please press the thanks botton
thanks you
Isnt this exactly the same as my topic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
Cat_On_Droid said:
Isnt this exactly the same as my topic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
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no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
mehdi.moha said:
no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
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This really isnt a thread that belongs in development. You also failed to mention the method above, will delete the devices DRM certificates for good, they will loose the abilty to use track id and sony music and video store forever.
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mehdi.moha said:
no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
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it kinda is, you just include a link to the bootloader relock thread. that's all that's different. kudos for trying to be helpful, i just personally find this thread as a means to boost your thanks meter..
edit: and i also feel the topic is misleading. upon reading it, it sounds like you have a new method of rooting the new firmware, without unlocking the bootloader at all. which for many people with branded phones, will be horribly shot down to see that, yet again, they need to enable fastboot to do something they have probably already read else where (probably on the linked pages you provided)
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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no.since the OP said you need the BooTloader unlocked..
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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No you can't do this, hence you have to unlock your bootloader in the process to gain root with his tut and you'll loose trackID (DRM) and it won't come back even when you relock it.
You can root without unlocking bootloader on the newest FW 4.0.1.A.0.283 in another way. Check out the dev section for more info
Regards Dousan...
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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Dousan said:
No you can't do this, hence you have to unlock your bootloader in the process to gain root with his tut and you'll loose trackID (DRM) and it won't come back even when you relock it.
You can root without unlocking bootloader on the newest FW 4.0.1.A.0.283 in another way. Check out the dev section for more info
Regards Dousan...
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"hey guys , i'm sorry if i post my threat here by mistake and it's not right place "
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yes , you can root on 2.3.4 by OTA update , but i think the generic UK still not released .
when you unlock your phone , you can't recieve and use SEUS anymore , but if relock your phone , you can use it during update/repair without any problem .
Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
iMatth3w said:
Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
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the only port of 4.0 is still in alpha and not stable,
As for best rom...try wolfs if you like stock, fxp if you like cm and there are loads of miui roms...take your pick
PS, best to unlock bootloader and use doomkernel v06 as well
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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directly loaded custom kernels with more features.
cwm recovery
cyanogen official support
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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Use latest flashtool and press plugins then unlock and follow the instructions
If u had sim unlocked ur phone using any software on pc or tool then unlocking bootloader will break ur radio
Oh and if u unlocked network using setool2 then u can unlock bootloader but then its a different procedure
hi all i am getting my mini tonight ..i just destroyed my w8 when i was unlocking BL and i scare it will happen to my mini so ere are my doubts
-what is the worst thing that can happen when you root? will rooting brick you phone?
-what tool is used to root a mini? for my w8 is used flashtool for both rooting and xrecovery ..is it the same for mini?
-what are the best roms for mini? well romming brick your mini?
-what safe tweaks i can do on my mini? i heard of odex and reduce sensitivity but i don't get what they are saying
-whats the worst that can happen if i over/underclock my mini?
-what mods should i use for my mini?
-is it worth romming the mini since ICS is releasing soon
so please answer my questions! a thanks will be given and a sincere one!
HAPPY CNY
oh ya i am not planning to unlock BL for my mini so all in stock please
rooting procedure of mini is very simple since dooomlord made a bat file that automatically roots device. CWM installation is also automatic. bootloader unlock is a mess for me. i tried many times but failed and it did not brick my device. but you dont need to unlock bootloader and install custom rom since ICS is on its way
oh..so this doomlord is like a flashtool is there any links ?
and if i brick my phone do i use pcc to recover?
search dooomlord's easy rooting toolkit on google. you will find it
you can go to wotanserver.com for online free flashing of your phone if you ever bricked it
oh...but pcc is also fine right? and does flashtool supports mini?cause pcc and flashtool is the one i am most familar with
yes. you can find
flashtool in development section of xperia mini.
sweeettt then i can root my phone with ease...oh how do you cwm your mini? i can xrecovery but never cwm ...
tohno said:
sweeettt then i can root my phone with ease...oh how do you cwm your mini? i can xrecovery but never cwm ...
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there is extreme tweak installer in development section, it can automatically install CWM
oh..but can i cwm my phone using flashtool?
tohno said:
oh..but can i cwm my phone using flashtool?
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dont know. i dont have flashtool experience but extreme tweak installer is very reliable, it just needs 1 click to install CWM
i want to asnwer this but someone already answered it for you.
so what i want to say u have nothing to worried about about unlocking bootloaders and installing cwm recovery and all that stuff. its quite easy for our mini/mini pro if you check carefully on mini/mini pro development section
oh..so u unlock BL for mini is very safe?it bricked my w8 once =( ...i think i will try the xtreme tweak later! oh ans what kernels + rom work the best? there isn't much roms in the mini section compared to the x8 section ...oh ya can extreme tweak unlock BL?
tohno said:
oh..so u unlock BL for mini is very safe?it bricked my w8 once =( ...i think i will try the xtreme tweak later! oh ans what kernels + rom work the best? there isn't much roms in the mini section compared to the x8 section ...oh ya can extreme tweak unlock BL?
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no. it just installs cwm. you need S1 tool to unlock BL or unlock it via se official website.
WHOAA never expected SE would support unlock bootloading!
tohno said:
WHOAA never expected SE would support unlock bootloading!
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SE is only company which supports developing. they gave us thier camera library and they also support freexperia. and also unlocks bootloader on thier own website.
recently htc also gave bootloader unlocking after developers forced them because they did not get root in any way when bootloader was locked.
LOL never expected that ..still it looks so complicated on their web..is there a easier way ? i searched for unlock bl guide for mini but all i got was for x10 mini ..oh and is it wise to rom now? since ICS is releasing for mini now
Hi, I will have SE Xperia Neo V, and I have 2 questions:
1. Root - I update my phone SEUS and I want to root my xperia. How to do it? am looking for an easy way.
2. OC - I wanted to speed up the phone using OC and Smartass v2. How is the easiest way to upload?
In both cases I will not unblock the bootloader! Must stay stock rom and kernel, only OC and root will be in my phone.
Please help me.
Sorry for english, google translator help me
Make your life better and unlock bootloader
About rooting we have many noob tutorials.
OC you get only with unlocked bootloader.
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Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Very simple... Yes !! But the final ICS is not out yet only beta for unlocked bl.
edit: but why you are starting a new topic?? You can ask this in general thread because there is a general chat for qeustions etc, so its simpler and you get the same answers there
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Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Yes. Unlocking and relocking giving you OFFICAL updates.
And with OTA, SEUS and PC Companion I will be can update after relock?
And I will be update Neo V to official 4.0 and and it is important to me
I recommend use Flashtool!!
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No, only SEUS, OTA, PC Companion, official ICS will be first in this, in flashtool later...
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So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
Pavl0o said:
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
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You already got answer so why asking again?
To be honest not sure about ota but pc comp. and seus will work. ota should work 99%.
locked or unlocked your still going to get it but probably before with unlocked boot loader because carrers will still need to push update not that's what's going to take the time
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so close this thread !!
Pandemic said:
so close this thread !!
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lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
Madfysh said:
lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
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Hahaha why ???
there is a general chat(look in my sig) so peeps or he, can ask over there thats a way easier.
Edit: so i think thats kinda useless to let this thread open for others because there are many other threads, so he must search and he will find !!
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
darky22 said:
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
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lol, ICS is still in beta, so still no official version out
how would you OTA update to ICS??
Hi guys...
i need all the help that i can get.
My Xperia Pro Mini SK17i unable to update/downgrade software, because its has been rooted.
I've tried to update/downgrade using SEUS and PC Companion, my phone is detected by those apps, but it say that my phone software cant be upgrade/downgrade ("Sony Update Engine error 2003").
Now my phone cant start. Its frozen on booting (just showing "SONY ERICSSON" name) but it still connect when i'm connected trough USB cable to my PC (OS Windows 7).
Can anyone help me with this problem ????
Please..... thanks:crying::crying::crying:
unroot it, upgrade, then root again!
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unroot it, upgrade, then root again!
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thank you, but how can i unroot my phone if i only see "SONY ERICSSON" logo on my phone ????
what software should i use any suggestion ?
adi_oche said:
thank you, but how can i unroot my phone if i only see "SONY ERICSSON" logo on my phone ????
what software should i use any suggestion ?
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flash stock firmware if you cant boot,,,when you flash it all will be removed, the root included
isko95 said:
flash stock firmware if you cant boot,,,when you flash it all will be removed, the root included
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thanks for the answer but is there any particular software needed for doing this ?
i'm kind of newbie about this but i'm willing to learn from it.
thank you very much for the answer and the guideline your guys giving. its really meant a lot to me.:angel:
adi_oche said:
thanks for the answer but is there any particular software needed for doing this ?
i'm kind of newbie about this but i'm willing to learn from it.
thank you very much for the answer and the guideline your guys giving. its really meant a lot to me.:angel:
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yes. you have to use flashtool
isko95 said:
yes. you have to use flashtool
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thank you so much for your info, i will try it on my Pro Mini, i just hope this one works:angel:
adi_oche said:
thank you so much for your info, i will try it on my Pro Mini, i just hope this one works:angel:
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Remember: never ever ever ever flash the file x10blrelock.ftf included with Flashtool (it's NOT for the mini). IT CAN HARDBRICK YOUR PHONE. DELETE THAT FTF FILE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FLASH!
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Remember: never ever ever ever flash the file x10blrelock.ftf included with Flashtool (it's NOT for the mini). IT CAN HARDBRICK YOUR PHONE. DELETE THAT FTF FILE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FLASH!
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I don't think his 2011 xperia mini will like it much either
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I don't think his 2011 xperia mini will like it much either
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Thank you for the Note and the help you guys gave me.
Finally my phone fix, but i used emma flash tool and use firmware SO-03C drivers from SONYERICSSON.
I really love this forum, and i will tell all my friends to join this.
I really got a lot of knowledge......
i really......really grateful for the help this forum gave me....
THANK YOU VERY MUCH......
MAY GOD BLESS U ALL
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