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Hi Guys n Gals.
So i just unlocked my bootloader, at least i believe so..(no sony text anymore)
But i used a fresh 2.3.3 stock rom to do it. Now i have 2 questions..
1) can i "restore" my Z's cm7 rom just as usual via recovery/will this affect (or be affected by) the bootloader unlock?
2) Can i continue with flashing/installing new roms etc.. just as before?
Sorry, but i don't know and searching gave me no clue!!!
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Hi Guys n Gals.
So i just unlocked my bootloader, at least i believe so..(no sony text anymore)
But i used a fresh 2.3.3 stock rom to do it. Now i have 2 questions..
1) can i "restore" my Z's cm7 rom just as usual via recovery/will this affect (or be affected by) the bootloader unlock?
2) Can i continue with flashing/installing new roms etc.. just as before?
Sorry, but i don't know and searching gave me no clue!!!
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Judging from what I read in the forums,
1) Yes
2) Yes.
The bootloader is PERMANENTLY unlocked,
nothing you could do can re-lock it.
So... happy flashing and restoring!! LOL!
My_Immortal said:
The bootloader is PERMANENTLY unlocked,
nothing you could do can re-lock it.
So... happy flashing and restoring!! LOL!
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So its safe to flash fps and audio fix by z right?
How about flashing kernel other than doom's(thjap, goro n other)
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Ok, thank you for clarifying, 1 thing I realised is that it was permanent, I was just worried I might brick it with something!!
Mods, once this info is clear in any guide please delete.
Cheers
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teddymild said:
So its safe to flash fps and audio fix by z right?
How about flashing kernel other than doom's(thjap, goro n other)
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so far doom has come out with a kernel for unlocked BL... so I'd say its presumably safe to use atm. As for the rest custom kernels, please wait... we don't want a brick sitting in our hands now. Do we?!
You can do anything with your phones, exactly like before the unlock.
It will remain unlocked permanently.
You can flash all the zips in the world, the bootloader will still be unlocked.
I, for one, use goro's kernel at the moment, exactly as I did before.
My impression, we can treat the new ftf.kernels as directly replacing the original stock kernel. Therefor no need to use bypass at all. Can someone confirm this please?
Thanks.
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My impression, we can treat the new ftf.kernels as directly replacing the original stock kernel. Therefor no need to use bypass at all. Can someone confirm this please?
Thanks.
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I confirm this.
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I hope our dev can push x10 to 60 fps not only 54fps..
Thanks, I can now sit tight on stock Rom until a new customUBL Rom comes around
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I confirm this.
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above thanks was at you!, i'll hit the button too.
I have started to tweak my stock rom, so far so good
can somebody tell me, if i want to take the "other" tweaks from here (Doomlords' "collection of tweaks")
Where do i need to put the "other" tweaks?
("other Tweaks go to system/etc/install-recovery.sh") << still in here or somewhere different!?
Hello, can someone help me please? Last sunday I recieved a notification on my XP (update center) that I have a system update and that was a Jelly Bean update (310.1MB). And then I download it, after that when I was tryng to installed it after rebooting its say couldnt install update. What do I do? Do I need to update my phone using PCC only or I have a problem on my phone? Please help.
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May I ask what country please
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Mr_S said:
May I ask what country please
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Philippines. Thanks
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Try with flashtool ,
Flashtool using guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107775
He is trying to install an official version. And you are giving him flash tool.. Lol
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yah, you right man. but how???? please!
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Hello, can someone help me please? Last sunday I recieved a notification on my XP (update center) that I have a system update and that was a Jelly Bean update (310.1MB). And then I download it, after that when I was tryng to installed it after rebooting its say couldnt install update. What do I do? Do I need to update my phone using PCC only or I have a problem on my phone? Please help.
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Have you tried with PCC yet?
Is usb debugging mode on?
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He is trying to install an official version. And you are giving him flash tool.. Lol
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Right you think its useless? Or that you cant flash a custom rom with flashtool?
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It's not useless at all, but it's useless here. For a custom Rom you need to unlock boot loader which will definitely void warranty. Be safe man.
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download an official jb firmware for your phone! download flashtool! enable usb debugging and connect your phone to the pc! Then choose the file you have downloaded and flash it!
You can also use SUS (Sony Update Service)......BTW did you use pcc to install it or downloaded it OTA.....
Sent from Space!
Try SUS/PCC like a lot here are saying. Hope your Internet connection is enough. God knows I tried via official methods but ended up downloading a generic ftf and flashing it.
Let's go, xGO! To the Jelly Cave!
Stock, locked, and rooted!
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For a custom Rom you need to unlock boot loader which will definitely void warranty.
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Slight correction needed IMO: You need to unlock your BL only when your CUSTOM ROM needs a CUSTOM KERNEL.
He can try to repair phone with pcc or he can unlock bootloader and install STOCK or Custom Rom, who says that flashtool is only for custom roms , With unlocked boot loader he will void warranty.. yes.. a part that... he can lock the bootloader again..and I have not seen written anywhere in his topic question that he does not want to lose warranty... so mine it was just a suggestion... not an Obligation
Take care friend
waqar89 said:
It's not useless at all, but it's useless here. For a custom Rom you need to unlock boot loader which will definitely void warranty. Be safe man.
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anyways. My xperia P hasn't got any official update. and i am also waitng for official update rather than a manual update, I know the flashtool method is not a risky one but still you may get some problems in using jellybean. Becase the generic version and your S.I version would not be the same. my S.I = 1261-4989 ,
I have heard many bugs in jellybean, Album issue, white screen in contact and messaging, blutooth broblem, fast drain battery prob, slow charging, lagging, etc i wants to know, are these bugs are real or just a wrong imagination. Thanks
I havent seen any bugs so far for JB on xGO. And it performs quite nicely without having to edit build.prop or run init.d scripts. I'm using CE ftf.
Let's go, xGO! To the Jelly Cave!
JB stock, locked, and rooted.
mate im from phils. too. use sony pc companion dont rely on update in ur xp.. use a pc and use sony pc companion it will say that u have an update available. after updating. do factory data reset in the settings ti clean up unnecessary files. ok??
im using sola with unlocked bootloader using final cm9.1..
but for the best way is to use what ive said
mharis05 said:
Have you tried with PCC yet?
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If this time I fail again to update my phone through OTA, I have no choice but to use pcc,,, huhu,, and delete all my messages and contact.
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ianjay06 said:
mate im from phils. too. use sony pc companion dont rely on update in ur xp.. use a pc and use sony pc companion it will say that u have an update available. after updating. do factory data reset in the settings ti clean up unnecessary files. ok??
im using sola with unlocked bootloader using final cm9.1..
but for the best way is to use what ive said
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Ok, thanks Man,, I will try it, the problem is only compuer is I have, no internet connection. Lol..
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Howdo all,
After finally sucessfully rooting my One S my girlfriend decided i needed to do her Xperia U.
However i seem to be hitting even more road blocks now....ive tried the "ROOT MANY ANDROID" method and the NOOB PROOF xperia U method..
on the second method i was told i would need to flash an earlier kernel for it to work "ICS 6.1.1.B.1.10"
having scoured the internet for this item im convinced it no longer exsists, but i found one but it appears its for the Sola and not the U which i unfortunately didnt notice until after i installed it ( i was just happy something was working) and now the phone won't turn on, it vibrates when the power button is held but i get no feedback from the screen.
So my question is, is this phone bricked? or is there a method i can try? or does anyone perhaps have the kernel for ICS 6.1.1.B.1.10 that i can try and flash
Thanks in advance.
ok it gets worse, i have got it working....buttttttt because i was just trying to get the phone working again i have installed the jelly bean port from the xperia p which as you can imagine is fun to look at but is unusable....
so i desperately need to get back to ice cream sandwich but im struggling to find a boot.img and kernel for this dammed phone....please HELP!
I don't know how you can't find anything there's loads of posts about with official firmware in -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40432542
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is that not going to be in Italian? plus i need gingerbread or ics i think...i'm still not actually rooted yet, thats how this problem began i was trying to downgrade back to 6.1.1.B.1.10 because the "noob-proof root" would only work on that kernel.
now it seems not only do i need that kernel i also need to find the boot.img associated with that kernel...
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is that not going to be in Italian? plus i need gingerbread or ics i think...i'm still not actually rooted yet, thats how this problem began i was trying to downgrade back to 6.1.1.B.1.10 because the "noob-proof root" would only work on that kernel.
now it seems not only do i need that kernel i also need to find the boot.img associated with that kernel...
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You only had to try and see if it worked with your current setup! It would work but now you are bricked I believe. You have the screen drivers from sola so you won't be able to do something
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it can't be bricked because i can still install stuff to it...i just don't know what to install
zapp8rannigan said:
it can't be bricked because i can still install stuff to it...i just don't know what to install
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Are you able to see? The screen turns on?
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yup, at the moment im stuck in a boot loop but thats mainly because i dont think ive flashed a boot.img
im not sure what to do if im honest. On the htc i just installed a rom via a zip file and then fastbooted the boot.img and bam it works. This phone seems to have a completely different process...
zapp8rannigan said:
yup, at the moment im stuck in a boot loop but thats mainly because i dont think ive flashed a boot.img
im not sure what to do if im honest. On the htc i just installed a rom via a zip file and then fastbooted the boot.img and bam it works. This phone seems to have a completely different process...
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Get flashtool from androxyde. Download an ftf for your device and flash it in flashmode. Then I will guide you!
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Andrewasth said:
Get flashtool from androxyde. Download an ftf for your device and flash it in flashmode. Then I will guide you!
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ok ive got a ftf and flashtool and im about to flash the file however, do i need to uncheck anything? (wipe data, exclude kernel etc etc....)
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ok ive got a ftf and flashtool and im about to flash the file however, do i need to uncheck anything? (wipe data, exclude kernel etc etc....)
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No. Maybe final verification. Just flash for a test!
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No. Maybe final verification. Just flash for a test!
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ok its flashed...reboot?
zapp8rannigan said:
ok its flashed...reboot?
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Yes! Let it settle down for a little! Then send me when it is done!
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Andrewasth said:
Yes! Let it settle down for a little! Then send me when it is done!
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ok its on the boot screen but ive got a white notification light....im guessing thats not good
scratch that. its worked its working....don't know what im running mind..lol
zapp8rannigan said:
scratch that. its worked its working....don't know what im running mind..lol
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i've got a weird thing on the notification bar saying all checkpoints reached.. any idea?
zapp8rannigan said:
i've got a weird thing on the notification bar saying all checkpoints reached.. any idea?
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Yes! It's because that's your first boot! So restart and let it spend a couple of minutes. Which version did you install?
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Andrewasth said:
Yes! It's because that's your first boot! So restart and let it spend a couple of minutes. Which version did you install?
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ah its gone now cheers.
its android 4.0.4
build number 6.1.1.B.1.54
zapp8rannigan said:
ah its gone now cheers.
its android 4.0.4
build number 6.1.1.B.1.54
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Ok. Download the latest "root many android" tool. Extract it. In to the extracted folder! Hold down shift and right click inside the folder. Choose open command window here. Then write runme.bat (or whatever it is called. Choose number 3 and press yes! Wait until you are said to choose restore on your phone! Restore and wait!
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Andrewasth said:
Ok. Download the latest "root many android" tool. Extract it. In to the extracted folder! Hold down shift and right click inside the folder. Choose open command window here. Then write runme.bat (or whatever it is called. Choose number 3 and press yes! Wait until you are said to choose restore on your phone! Restore and wait!
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the restore dialog isn't popping up on my phone
Hi ppl!
I'm new on unrooting the phone. The main reason i want to unroot the phone is to get rid of junk apps that are occupying too much space on my internal mem of my Neo. I heard using supersu would do the trick along with Titanium back up (back uping up apps). I'm too noobie to do it and afraid to brick my phone.Has anybody tried this?
The process is called Rooting nt unrootingg... Rooting fr me is a must thing fr any phone .. so that we can get access to system files and we can hav freedom to remove bloatware(unwanted appz) .. u can find many tutorials in the neo forumss.. just go thru them... it is a very simple .. u can unleash the power of ur ph by roooting..
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manoj_nike15 said:
The process is called Rooting nt unrootingg... Rooting fr me is a must thing fr any phone .. so that we can get access to system files and we can hav freedom to remove bloatware(unwanted appz) .. u can find many tutorials in the neo forumss.. just go thru them... it is a very simple .. u can unleash the power of ur ph by roooting..
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Thanx!
louman197 said:
Thanx!
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Hit "Thanks" if i helped u
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manoj_nike15 said:
Hit "Thanks" if i helped u
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In these past Days, I read and studied why rooting and customizing your phone is needed. But What Softwares(Easy to use) would you reccomand a noob so he won't Brick the phone?
I have an Xperia Neo MT15i/VERS And.:2.3.4 Gingerbread/Build num:4.0.2.A.0.62. I really want to root the phone to clean up bloatware and use titanium Backup. I never wanted to upgrade to ICs from Sony Because i Heard the phone Lags.
louman197 said:
In these past Days, I read and studied why rooting and customizing your phone is needed. But What Softwares(Easy to use) would you reccomand a noob so he won't Brick the phone?
I have an Xperia Neo MT15i/VERS And.:2.3.4 Gingerbread/Build num:4.0.2.A.0.62. I really want to root the phone to clean up bloatware and use titanium Backup. I never wanted to upgrade to ICs from Sony Because i Heard the phone Lags.
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U r true.. ICS lags wen compared ovr GB cz in ICS roms the available ram will be less.. in GB roms we can get max upto 270mb free ram.. so the phone will be much smoother and can run hd games without lag..
There are two things.. Rooting and unlocking bootloader.. there r very simple procedures .. dont panic u ll nt brick ur phone.. If u want to get access to more custom roms u shuld unlock bootloader.. i recommend to unlock bootloader.. cz we can try different kernels and roms... Just simply go thru forums in xda fr rootng.. they made it much mucj easier nw than.before.. cheers
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U r true.. ICS lags wen compared ovr GB cz in ICS roms the available ram will be less.. in GB roms we can get max upto 270mb free ram.. so the phone will be much smoother and can run hd games without lag..
There are two things.. Rooting and unlocking bootloader.. there r very simple procedures .. dont panic u ll nt brick ur phone.. If u want to get access to more custom roms u shuld unlock bootloader.. i recommend to unlock bootloader.. cz we can try different kernels and roms... Just simply go thru forums in xda fr rootng.. they made it much mucj easier nw than.before.. cheers
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Have you ever tried oneclickroot?
louman197 said:
Have you ever tried oneclickroot?
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noo i dint.. but it is wrking i thinkk.. even if u brick ur ph.. it is damn easy to unbrick .. if u want to learn den u shuld give a try ..
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noo i dint.. but it is wrking i thinkk.. even if u brick ur ph.. it is damn easy to unbrick .. if u want to learn den u shuld give a try ..
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I will, I'm studying the video tutorials...I just wish they had one specifically for the Xperia Neo!
louman197 said:
Have you ever tried oneclickroot?
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1clickroot worked for me, hassle free on ICS .587 you can try it on gb.
Gaks said:
1clickroot worked for me, hassle free on ICS .587 you can try it on gb.
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Thanks i'll look into. Question: I have an unlock Bootloader...do i have to unlock it first in order to root it(sorry for the noob questions)?
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1clickroot worked for me, hassle free on ICS .587 you can try it on gb.
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Thanks for the tip but my antivirus reports of a Virus on the software!
louman197 said:
Thanks for the tip but my antivirus reports of a Virus on the software!
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The last time I used it I didn't get that virus report.
On how to root, read this thread: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973017
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louman197 said:
Thanks i'll look into. Question: I have an unlock Bootloader...do i have to unlock it first in order to root it(sorry for the noob questions)?
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325
you first have to root then unlock your bootloader, follow the link above for steps on how to unlock.
Just go the official way to unlock bootloader.. If you are going confused.. you will lose warranty ofcourse.. Be on locked bootloader for sometime.. Root your device, install cwm recovery using x parts from play store,.. Flash stock based roms.. Read the stickies threads.. Its there everything is there.. Only thing you need to do is READ!!!
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vishal_android freak said:
Just go the official way to unlock bootloader.. If you are going confused.. you will lose warranty ofcourse.. Be on locked bootloader for sometime.. Root your device, install cwm recovery using x parts from play store,.. Flash stock based roms.. Read the stickies threads.. Its there everything is there.. Only thing you need to do is READ!!!
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I manage to Root my Phone and cleaning it up by elminating Bloatware. I don't want to unlock the Boatloader..it seems too complicated really. Question: by rooting the phone...Can i still connect to PC companion or it would brick my phone if i do?
louman197 said:
I manage to Root my Phone and cleaning it up by elminating Bloatware. I don't want to unlock the Boatloader..it seems too complicated really. Question: by rooting the phone...Can i still connect to PC companion or it would brick my phone if i do?
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You can still connect and use it...
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louman197 said:
I manage to Root my Phone and cleaning it up by elminating Bloatware. I don't want to unlock the Boatloader..it seems too complicated really. Question: by rooting the phone...Can i still connect to PC companion or it would brick my phone if i do?
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It may appear complicated for now, but take your time. It took me 3 months to unlock my phone after rooting :laugh:
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It may appear complicated for now, but take your time. It took me 3 months to unlock my phone after rooting :laugh:
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Here's a noob question...I used Xparts to install CWM to my Phone. Everything went well i assume. But a problem accured. I can't seem to Go to recovery mode on the phone to see if CWM is installed. Is it due to the fact i have a lock bootloader?
louman197 said:
Here's a noob question...I used Xparts to install CWM to my Phone. Everything went well i assume. But a problem accured. I can't seem to Go to recovery mode on the phone to see if CWM is installed. Is it due to the fact i have a lock bootloader?
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Xparts s supposed to work on a locked boatloader... How did you try entering recovery?
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Xparts s supposed to work on a locked boatloader... How did you try entering recovery?
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I tried through the App itself...(no result)
Then by powering off and on the phone by pressing power and - Volume button+V.Button, back menu button...tried everything but nothing. I'm reading others had the same situation also. I wrote to the developers about it...i hope they answer back soon.
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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zigeddy said:
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Hi zig , firstly I will not suggest u to downgrade ur phone secondly do one thing to make ur phone processing faster.... Go to settings>apps>all> click the app and on the top right u will see an option ''disable'' , disable the preinstalled apps which u don't use like ''Google +,email,gmail,talk,fb,office suite,top contacts,retail demo, recommender,maps ,Google chrome,exchange services'' restart ur phone and then use..... Let me know how is it working.
Yea there is one more new update of Xperia u and that new ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 version is good....it's bug free ,I would like u to upgrade it.
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Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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zigeddy said:
Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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miaad said:
To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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Yes you can attain root access without unlocking your boot loader.
Use flashtool method or Bin4ry's method.
Again yes, you can flash SONY STOCK fw using flashtools (without root or unlocking) in flashmode (just keep in mind to "exclude TA")
Once you are rooted you can install apps such as greenify that really helps to last the battery longer.
Also you could remove the bloatware and other useless apps.
Or you even you can make choices to install Custom ROMs for locked bootloaders. Just check the development section.
This is my personal suggest: SlimCM ROM.
Though its CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143750
See the instructions for locked boot loaders.
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To root fw C.1.0 or any later versions, you need to
-flash the kernel alone of B.1.0.
-follow root procedure by flashtool or Bin4ry method.
-Then flash back the corresponding kernel of the ROM.
Done
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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That's where you can find recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020897
CWM recovery is required to flash custom ROMs or MODs etc.
You can find the wipe data, cache options in the recovery menu. Just back up your contacts, messages and things.
Nothing from SD card will be lost.
Do carefully patch the ROM as per the instructions to make it into locked bootloader.
Copy that zip file in SD card and enter CWM recovery
-flash ROM
Done !
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heyyy
U can root ur device with out touching bootloader dats pretty easier....
but remember after rooting u need to install cwm recovery bcz its used to flash custom roms and rem u can also take take backup of ur entire rom
if anything goes wrong during flashing custom u can easily restore ur device to normal..... by using back up....
flash b.1.10 rom bcz it can be easily rooted by using flashtool......
So finally the process is root first, second recovery and finally flashing rom of ur choice.....
There are so many ROMS in dev section for locked bootloader......
njoyyyyyyyyy............
I ll attach CWM recovery files download and extract.... In the extract folder double click install(.bat file) make sure device connected with debugging mode on..... accept all superuser request on device........aft rooting u ll get super user app in apptry
PM if any difficulty
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Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Flash .100 rom..... It is a lot better than previous ones
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Thank you all from the first to the last for all the suggestions and help. The XDA is awesome, and full of helpfull people. I will post how did it go with all the rooting and recovery and ROM Cheers again
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So i have backed up all the data (music, photos etc) on the pc. Tomorrow i will get on doing what you guys suggested. So to get it all confirmed, first do the root with flashtool, checkin superuser and rootme, and then i will be rooted. Then cwm recovery install, then applying the patch for locked bootloader for slimCM ROM, then i go back in cwm, make backup of current ROM and then wipe data, and then flash the rom.. That be the order? Is there any thing i should take special care of?
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I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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Remember install flashtool while your anti-virus is disable...!
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I did that. But what i wanted to say i get error during the instalation of drivers. Flashtool alone was installed corectly.
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It will be lot better if you try it with Win 7 as Win 8 + Flashtool drivers don't go well together as 8 allows only signed drivers to get installed.
Though there's a thread on how to install Flashtool drivers on win 8.
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Hello all. I managed to install drivers. The fix for win8 worked. I started root in flashtool, done all that i was told to but it isnt rooted. Log says Root hack did not work. Any ideas? Cheers again for all the help
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Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10. (i.e. B.1.54/C.1.0/B.1.75/B.1.189/B.1.100)
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash the kernel of your respective FW from the FTF file through Flash Mode and let the device reboot.
Downloads
B.1.10 Kernel - Download Here
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Hey thank you. I have done it already, even before i read. found some guides on xda. Now onwards to cwm and flashing another ROM. Hope it will be all ok. If i have some problems i'll post again here. Cheers all
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