Locked vs. Unlocked bootloader? - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

I have been wondering what's the difference between locked and unlocked bootloaders? Is it about the capabilities that you are able to do with an unlocked bootloader or what is the thing between them?
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Hi, its not related to phone performance, its related to flashing custom ROMs mate.
There are recoveries which you can use to flash custom ROMs on locked bootloader, but you will never taste ROMs like Cyanogen Mod, which is only for unlock bootloader.

disL said:
I have been wondering what's the difference between locked and unlocked bootloaders? Is it about the capabilities that you are able to do with an unlocked bootloader or what is the thing between them?
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With unlocked boot loader you can install custom kernel
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Is there any way to install custom kernels on locked bootloaders? Mine XU's bootloader is locked (unlockable) and I'm running firedroid which is based on (if I remember correctly) FXP146 or 147, and those are based on cyanogenmod, right?
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disL said:
Is there any way to install custom kernels on locked bootloaders? Mine XU's bootloader is locked (unlockable) and I'm running firedroid which is based on (if I remember correctly) FXP146 or 147, and those are based on cyanogenmod, right?
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No method till now
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disL said:
Is there any way to install custom kernels on locked bootloaders? Mine XU's bootloader is locked (unlockable) and I'm running firedroid which is based on (if I remember correctly) FXP146 or 147, and those are based on cyanogenmod, right?
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Rajul said:
No method till now
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You cant bro, the only thing you can do is flash kernel for locked bootloader and install roms for locked bootloader.

So the only difference between locked and unlocked are the mods you can install (i.e. user interface)? So if I'm happy with my UI there's really no point in unlocking?

landluber said:
So the only difference between locked and unlocked are the mods you can install (i.e. user interface)? So if I'm happy with my UI there's really no point in unlocking?
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Not ui buddy bt custom kernels
Custom kernels r required to run not all bt most of custom Roms

drsanket_xperia_u said:
Not ui buddy bt custom kernels
Custom kernels r required to run not all bt most of custom Roms
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Ohhh, that makes more sense, thanks for clarifying! I should unlock then to get the whole experience.

doctor_droid said:
Not ui buddy bt custom kernels
Custom kernels r required to run not all bt most of custom Roms
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Stock kernels are set with limitations.. Whereas Custom Kernels dont have.
The problem is most custom kernels dont support 480p or 720p video recording like stock kernels.
I am having a NEO V with Stock Kernel and a Custom ROM (UHD 4.0) with Root privileges.
Depends upon the type of ROM u r using. Mobiles with 720P support give their best with Stock Kernels.

basically you will never see past ics (on a U) if you have a locked bootloader
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Bootloader Unlocked OR Locked On your Xperia U???

Ok, was a bit confused (actually very much confused) shud i unlock my bootloader or not, Then thought how many are unlockked or how many are locked !!! So, idea came that i shud make a Poll to lwt know and know how many are on locked and how many are unlocked and blah blah........
so guys vote up.............................................pls support:angel::angel:
thxyou
thxyou
It depending on u
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zsatan said:
thxyou
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What are ur mean???
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You should unlock it. Now
I want to ducking badly but the thing is if I still be able to update it Ota or via pcc?
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Yes you would be. Just relock the bootloader when you need to update
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eh...
Unlocked with Custom ROM?
I'm waiting for Kernel 3.0 w/ CWM from Keiran, nickholtus, championswimmer and K900
babu.rajiv2007 said:
eh...
Unlocked with Custom ROM?
I'm waiting for Kernel 3.0 w/ CWM from Keiran, nickholtus, championswimmer and K900
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I also unlocked BL.
Btw, anyone here having problem flashing the xsincrediblebass.zip i mean beats audio one #3.1, as i flash but nthing happens
i'll never be unlocking the boot loader since I have BL Unlock Allowed = No....

Best ROM on GB for locked BL?

which is the best gingerbread based rom for locked BL?
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geri268 said:
which is the best gingerbread based rom for locked BL?
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Try Codename_L7
yep! codename_L7 .. but still under testing..
There aren't many options for a locked bootloader. Codename L7 is probably the only active one for GB
jasonwsc said:
There aren't many options for a locked bootloader. Codename L7 is probably the only active one for GB
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Isnt L7 ICs based?
Edit:
Jus checked.. GB 2.3.4. Locked bootloader.
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FXP on locked BL

Hi, today i saw this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353584
Can we doing this/porting on lww ?
I have lockes BL and I can't using my favorite system : /
Sorry for my bad english .
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kamarush is working on way to bypass bootloader.
so we with locked bootloaders will be available to use custom kernels
Greats news *-*
Any news about his work ?
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mv_style said:
kamarush is working on way to bypass bootloader.
so we with locked bootloaders will be available to use custom kernels
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OMG, really? REALLY?! that's awesome!
mv_style said:
kamarush is working on way to bypass bootloader.
so we with locked bootloaders will be available to use custom kernels
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I don't think custom kernels can be flashed. But Custom ROMs for unlocked bootloaders like CM can be flashed with stock kernels if Kamarush succeeds in what he is trying to do (second init). I hope he succeeds:good:. Cause even I can't flash custom kernels because of bad blocks in my device's NAND flash

[Q] CM10 on locked bootloader

Hi!
I'd like to know whether it is possible to make CM10 for locked bootloader as well ( like we have CM9 now ) in the future, when CM10 becomes stable? So we could install it with locked bootloaders too.
Thanks.
Possibly, but only after Sony releases jb official firmware for your device .
Fxp builds use fxp kernel, which requires unlocked BL to flash it.
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In the future u will also hv ur warranty ended lol.......
So u'll b compelld to unlock!!
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martin255 said:
Hi!
I'd like to know whether it is possible to make CM10 for locked bootloader as well ( like we have CM9 now ) in the future, when CM10 becomes stable? So we could install it with locked bootloaders too.
Thanks.
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The CM10 version which FXP will provide will never be for locked bootloaders, there will be ROMs based on FXP ROM for locked.
Not a n00b!! said:
In the future u will also hv ur warranty ended lol.......
So u'll b compelld to unlock!!
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There are phones which unlocking bootloader status is: NO
Dont forget buddy.
I don't mean the FXP version, for example atis112 ported CM9 to locked bootloaders. Will this be possible with CM10 as well?
And bl unlock is NOT allowed on my phone, I'd have done it otherwise.
martin255 said:
I don't mean the FXP version, for example atis112 ported CM9 to locked bootloaders. Will this be possible with CM10 as well?
And bl unlock is NOT allowed on my phone, I'd have done it otherwise.
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Possibly, but only after official jb release by Sony.
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[Q] HELP

Can I use JB eXperience v2.1 in locked bootloader Xperia sola?????
rukshan57 said:
Can I use JB eXperience v2.1 in locked bootloader Xperia sola?????
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Yes, you can use that ROM in locked bootloader as it is SONY stock modified ROM. Any ROM which can run on stock kernel doesn't need an unlocked bootloader. ROMS like CM9, MIUI are based on Android Stock ROMs and require separate kernels.
Thanx bro...
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