hey, just wanting to clarify things before i start messing around with flashing. I want to install a custom rom, so ive read guides on rooting and installing recovery, as well as unlocking the bootloader. now i just want to know, if i am rooted and have recovery installed, do i also need to unlock the bootloaders to flash a new rom in recovery, or is that enough to do it. thanks for any feedback
-edit: i noticed looking at the custom roms, it specifies in the topic whether it is for a locked or unlocked bootloader.. so im guessing i just have to choose whether i want to unlock it or lock it depending on the rom i want
That is enough you don't need to unlock bl just be sure to flash a Rom for locked bl
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Hi i am new to xperia world. i have tried to install this rom <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640390>
I followed all the instructions. after flashing it stuck om sony boot screen logo.
before i was on 4.0.3 ...562 firmware . it didn't boot forever so i used pc companian to repair software and i was successful to repair software. after then i received OTA UPDATE and i did accept the update now my phone is running on 4.0.4 ....431 firmware and i have rooted my handset too and not installed CWM RECOVERY
MY quest is after 4.0.4 can i still update this ROM on my phone <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640390>
I think, you have locked boot loader & stock kernel ?
and that rom required unlocked boot loader & V3 kernel !
zmbutt said:
I think, you have locked boot loader & stock kernel ?
and that rom required unlocked boot loader & V3 kernel !
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how to unlock boot-loader.? is it safe to unlock bootloader
Ysharief said:
how to unlock boot-loader.? is it safe to unlock bootloader
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Read some sticky threads in neo v development section.
Ysharief said:
how to unlock boot-loader.? is it safe to unlock bootloader
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yea its safe (depends on you) & you need to read more for unlocking it
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yea its safe (depends on you) & you need to read more for unlocking it
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yes... when i was going through searching i found this website <unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions>
can you please suggest this is the best way to unlock bootloader or there is any better alternative way
Ysharief said:
yes... when i was going through searching i found this website <unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions>
can you please suggest this is the best way to unlock bootloader or there is any better alternative way
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i have just bought new phone don't want to loose warranty as early as possible may be later i may dare to unlock it
i love developers who makes world look better place.. i am frequent visitor of xda from my first windows mobile since 3-4years ..
but i had very bad experience with z71 android handset which gave me lot of pain but i made full use of warranty period because there was no unlocking ..! just flashing lots of custom roms ..
but xperia is different i think i have to gain more confidence to start flashing.. because there will be no warranty once unlocked...
When you feel confident, you can Unlock you device by any method you prefer, follow the guide by following link,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
P.S, using official method to unlock the boot loader, you will void your warranty, but using XDA method you will have option to relock the boot loader again
Hope, this will help
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When you feel confident, you can Unlock you device by any method you prefer, follow the guide by following link,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
P.S, using official method to unlock the boot loader, you will void your warranty, but using XDA method you will have option to relock the boot loader again
Hope, this will help
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Thanks
yes i have just gone through that link by you and also watched on YouTube. but when i checked in the configuration ! bootloader unlock showed YES. is that means my phones bootloader is unlocked or i have to unlock it,,,
Ysharief said:
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yes i have just gone through that link by you and also watched on YouTube. but when i checked in the configuration ! bootloader unlock showed YES. is that means my phones bootloader is unlocked or i have to unlock it,,,
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you're welcome,
that means you are qualify to unlock your boot loader,
its not Pre-Unlocked !
if it shows No, that means you cannot unlock boot loader due to Manufacturer restrictions.
invoices presone
my phone is already rooted can i oerclock by setcpu without unlocking or do sommething etc
I think, overclocking need other then stock Kernel, check Kernels thread, which suit your overclocking need.
I have unlock the bootloader and after some weeks , I flashed the stock rom.
Is still unlocked or locked bootloader???
Thanks
t-shock said:
I have unlock the bootloader and after some weeks , I flashed the stock rom.
Is still unlocked or locked bootloader???
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its still unlocked!
thanks
please close the thread
Wrong section,don't post simple question like these on development section.QA section is there for this.keep clean dev section mate
Reported !
Really sorry for posting new thread, but this forum is so messy and this phone too.
First of all I have an Xperia Arc S with unlocked bootloader and a custom ROM and Kernel so I'm no noob.
My friend has an Xperia Mini with framework .431 and he would like an AOSP looking ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader and custom kernel.
We've been looking around and found Real ICS and AOSP ROM. Do you know any other nice AOSP looking ROMs for locked bootloader?
I also found DragonClawsAreSharp's guide on how to root stock .431 firmware but I still don't really understand.
So I was just wondering if anyone could just give an easy to understand, step to step guide on how to root, install CWM and flash a custom ROM without unlocking bootloader.
It would be really appreciated
DragonClaw's guide is one of the most comprehensive guide that you can follow in rooting a locked BL phone. There is even screen shots.
Or you can try SomeGuy's guide.
RealICS can be flashed on a locked BL, it is also one of the most used here.
melander said:
DragonClaw's guide is one of the most comprehensive guide that you can follow in rooting a locked BL phone. There is even screen shots.
Or you can try SomeGuy's guide.
RealICS can be flashed on a locked BL, it is also one of the most used here.
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Oh saw the point 4 in SomeGuy's guide, thank you for answering.
Well my father just got this phone but the bootloader is locked, I was reading some post how to root it, but in all of them is mention that it must have unlock bootloader.
So, Is there any method how to root this phone with locked bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
Here's a complete rooting guide by mihahn...
Just choose the method according to your current firmware
soyusado said:
Well my father just got this phone but the bootloader is locked, I was reading some post how to root it, but in all of them is mention that it must have unlock bootloader.
So, Is there any method how to root this phone with locked bootloader?
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Rooting the phone has nothing to do with bootloader(locked or unlocked)...just visit the link given by predator or visit here.