guys i want to know that if i had unlocked my BL properly or not. I have sony xperia GB 2.3.7 , i thought i had unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone installed CMW, and first Installed official ICS through CMW, after that i had lost my CMW and Root. So i checked xda forum and I rooted the device again and installed CMW again and again once i installed ICS Pure Blood Rom V1, and now again my Root and CMW is gone, i have rooted my device once again but i haven't installed CMW, is it true that my BL is not unlocked and CMW and Root Gone by installing Custom Firmware? because i had read somewhare in Pure blood rom v1 forum that if the BL is not Unlocked then after installing Pure Blood Rom v1, the CMW will be gone? is it true? if then how to know that my BootLoader is unlocked or not? I have to test more roms but after installing the ROM every CMW will be gone and again i have to install it. Suggest me my frendz....
nishangrg said:
guys i want to know that if i had unlocked my BL properly or not. I have sony xperia GB 2.3.7 , i thought i had unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone installed CMW, and first Installed official ICS through CMW, after that i had lost my CMW and Root. So i checked xda forum and I rooted the device again and installed CMW again and again once i installed ICS Pure Blood Rom V1, and now again my Root and CMW is gone, i have rooted my device once again but i haven't installed CMW, is it true that my BL is not unlocked and CMW and Root Gone by installing Custom Firmware? because i had read somewhare in Pure blood rom v1 forum that if the BL is not Unlocked then after installing Pure Blood Rom v1, the CMW will be gone? is it true? if then how to know that my BootLoader is unlocked or not? I have to test more roms but after installing the ROM every CMW will be gone and again i have to install it. Suggest me my frendz....
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In the call number type *#*#7378423#*#* then service info then configuration see rooting status at the bottom and if it say bootloader unlock allowed:yes, it mean your bl is locked but if it shows bootloader unlocked:yes, it mean your bl is unlocked!
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Once you unlock your bootloader it is not locked until you do so......... even you flash stock or install custom roms you wont lock your bootloader..........
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Is there any .62 rom that can be flashed with stock fw .58?i rooted my lww and now i cant update it ota...please help me
any help?
Use PC companion or the sony Update service to update to 62...OTA with unlocked bootloader is not quite stable...
For SE Update Service : http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
And you can use any custom rom with 58 rooted nd with CWM....no problem at all...
Well is your bootloader unlocked? If it is, just install any custom kernel that's root enabled and download and install a .62 ROM.
If your bootloader isn't unlocked, you shouldn't really be having any problems with OTA updating.
Thank you for your answer but I didn't unlock my bootloader and I just want to know is there any .62 rom that can be flashed with baseband 58
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i am just confused with your question.
the title states "Custom rom that can be flashed with fw 58 on lww?"
then your question states:
Is there any .62 rom that can be flashed with stock fw .58?i rooted my lww and now i cant update it ota...please help me
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if OTA does not work on your rooted .58,
you could try flashing another .58 firmware on your phone
for more information check out this thread and this one also.
i think what he ment was: is there a rom that doesn't required an unlock bootloader and based on fw58 or 62.
I been looking for the same but all the custom rooms required a custom kernel which almost mean an unlocked bootloader
maclx8 said:
i think what he ment was: is there a rom that doesn't required an unlock bootloader and based on fw58 or 62.
I been looking for the same but all the custom rooms required a custom kernel which almost mean an unlocked bootloader
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here is one that does not need an unlocked bootloader...
Xperia UXP NXT
@melander offtopic sorry! how is hybrom v16 and xkernel 4 working for you?
why you not update your FW to 62?
if your bootloader still locked, i think updating the phone via PCC or Update service is no problem even your phone already rooted
sorry for my bad english
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@melander offtopic sorry! how is hybrom v16 and xkernel 4 working for you?
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its stable and has a good battery life,
Rooting your phone will not cause any problems with OTA updates to .62, you'll even get to keep root access.
Unlocking the bootloader *does* cause problems with OTA updates.
If all you did was root the phone and not unlock the bootloader it's safe to use OTA. It's what I did do get root on .62 since it was what my phone had when I bought it. Downgraded it to .42 (though .58 also works I couldn't find the ftf for it), root with zergrush and then update back to .62 using OTA. Went like a charm with zero issues.
Hope this helps!
Hey
Currently have a rooted Xperia Mini Pro on 2.3 Gingerbread but it seems the official ICS 4.0 update won't be coming to my SI number so I have a few questions. I have decided to install a custom ICS ROM on my phone so would like it to be as fast as possible and very stable. So got a few questions for you.
My phone is rooted, do I flash Clockwork Mod onto it and then clear the data etc and flash the new ROM?
How do I unlock the bootloader and can I relock it later? Any easy method? And if I need to do this, do I do it before flashing the recovery?
I have apps installed on my SD Card. I know the ones installed on my phone will be wiped and I can re-install those few but will the large games and apks installed on my SD card be wiped too? Or will they still show up in the menu?
Do I flash the kernel that I'll need the same way as the ROM too?
And finally the most important question: which the quickest ICS ROM for the SK17i?
Thanks a lot in advance
There is 2 ways to unlock the bootloader, one official and one non official. I used the official http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ the other one you have to find on the forum. Both is possible to relock bootloader by flashing a ftf file thru flashtool.
Kernel is flashed thru flashtool and the rom thru cwm thats usually included in the kernel.
Apps on your SD card will not show on the new custom rom as the phone doesnt know that you have them installed so you will have to reinstall (or use titanium backup).
First of all I tried the official ICS on my SK17i and I didn't like it, it's alot slower than the GB with no super feauters that deserve it
I am now using the MiniCMSandwich Lite ROM. IT'S SOOO great and working very will. You can find it in a thread here.
Follow the instruction in the thread.
If u unlocked bootloader u can relock it but if u decided to unlock it follow the testpoint method not the official one because it's better.
Anyway .. Installing the official ICS or th ROM I told u don't need unlocking bootloader so don't unlock it.
If u want to root ur ICS u have to read that before Updating to ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
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ehnvis said:
There is 2 ways to unlock the bootloader, one official and one non official. I used the official http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ the other one you have to find on the forum. Both is possible to relock bootloader by flashing a ftf file thru flashtool.
Kernel is flashed thru flashtool and the rom thru cwm thats usually included in the kernel.
Apps on your SD card will not show on the new custom rom as the phone doesnt know that you have them installed so you will have to reinstall (or use titanium backup).
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YTayyar said:
First of all I tried the official ICS on my SK17i and I didn't like it, it's alot slower than the GB with no super feauters that deserve it
I am now using the MiniCMSandwich Lite ROM. IT'S SOOO great and working very will. You can find it in a thread here.
Follow the instruction in the thread.
If u unlocked bootloader u can relock it but if u decided to unlock it follow the testpoint method not the official one because it's better.
Anyway .. Installing the official ICS or th ROM I told u don't need unlocking bootloader so don't unlock it.
If u want to root ur ICS u have to read that before Updating to ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
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Right firstly I decided to attempt to unlock my bootloader. It turns out for some reason I cannot unlock it (says not allowed in the menu). So suddenly a lot of the good ROMS are out of the question.
I have decided on the below ROM as Tayyar states that I don't need an unlocked bootloader. I know how to flash the ROM etc but how would I flash the Kernel? Or would it automatically flash with the ROM? I remember reading somewhere an unlocked bootloader is a MUST to flash the ICS Kernels hence my question
The official update has also not been made available for my phone and I doubt it will be so I will stick to my current version and flash the ROM now
About the apps on the SD Card, how should I go about it then? Should I get Titanium Backup and then do what with it? I have quite a few apps, it would be very annoying to need to re-install all of these.
Thanks a lot
Since your phone is rooted, try editing the region codes/CDA strings in /system/build.prop to a CDA code/SI number that has the ICS update. I did this myself when I reflashed my phone to get root on GB. I connected using Sony Update Service and was able to get stock ICS customized for my country using "CUSTOMIZED PH WORLD I 1254-1952"
What I changed was the CDA strings inside:
ro.product.name
ro.build.fingerprint
ro.semc.version.cust
You do not have to replace the whole value, just the XXXX-XXXX CDA string you already have there.
More info on these XDA threads:
[SOLVED] force update by editing build.prop, Also: [WIP] list of CDA strings!
Here's a list of available WT19 CDA codes for different countries/regions.
Credits go to original posters.
Titanium Backup is always a great app to use. Only caveat is, you might want to manually restore apps instead of doing a batch restore; some of them might not work with the jump from GB to ICS. Also it would cause a lot of trouble if you try to restore Contacts Storage from a GB ROM to an ICS ROM. Just stating my personal experience
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Right firstly I decided to attempt to unlock my bootloader. It turns out for some reason I cannot unlock it (says not allowed in the menu). So suddenly a lot of the good ROMS are out of the question.
I have decided on the below ROM as Tayyar states that I don't need an unlocked bootloader. I know how to flash the ROM etc but how would I flash the Kernel? Or would it automatically flash with the ROM? I remember reading somewhere an unlocked bootloader is a MUST to flash the ICS Kernels hence my question
The official update has also not been made available for my phone and I doubt it will be so I will stick to my current version and flash the ROM now
About the apps on the SD Card, how should I go about it then? Should I get Titanium Backup and then do what with it? I have quite a few apps, it would be very annoying to need to re-install all of these.
Thanks a lot
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Kernels can only be flashed with an unlocked bootloader. Kernels get only flashed via fastboot mode. A cwm flash is not possible at the moment.
You can flash custom roms via cwm. Your bootloader is locked, so you have to look that your choosen rom is compatible with your bootloader.
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subbyhasan said:
Right firstly I decided to attempt to unlock my bootloader. It turns out for some reason I cannot unlock it (says not allowed in the menu). So suddenly a lot of the good ROMS are out of the question.
Thanks a lot
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I think you could unlock it via the testpoint method, if it says it's not unlockable.
Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
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I think you could unlock it via the testpoint method, if it says it's not unlockable.
Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
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Or he uses the service menu if his phone to look if his bootliader is unlockable.
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My friend, ICS for Xperia mini/minipro sucks.. Its was slow compared to GB. I've tried all the tweaks, hack and other bullshits.. now i am back to GB. and i am very happy i did. But if you really want ICS, then Minicms/CM9 is the best choice.
Hi guys!
I just wanted to ask, are there any ROMs that are flashable through the CWM recovery for locked bootloader on the Xperia U?
I successfully rooted my phone, and installed recovery on locked bl, and I wanted to try some other roms, but I don't know which one I can flash. Could you help me?
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Hi guys!
I just wanted to ask, are there any ROMs that are flashable through the CWM recovery for locked bootloader on the Xperia U?
I successfully rooted my phone, and installed recovery on locked bl, and I wanted to try some other roms, but I don't know which one I can flash. Could you help me?
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You need to find a ROM that is for locked bootloaders so without a custom kernel, I think KA for the P was kind of working on locked bl.
Hello everybody! I'm about to buy an Xperia U, and I have a few questions about bootloader, CWM and phone models.
I used to have a SGM which didn't have bootloader, locked and unlocked stuff, so i'm kinda lost here.
1-I see that there are some tutorials to unlock bootloader. Ok, if I unlock it, will there be any differences? Is it really needed?
2- There is CWM for locked bootloaders, but if i'm gonna flash some ROM, it will have to be for locked bootloaders or I can use any ROM after having CWM?
3- CWM backups Stock ROM?
4- Any physical differences between St25a and St25i? Can I flash a St25a ROM in a St25i phone?
5- If I update Xperia U from GB to ICS via official sony software, I can unlock bootloader after updating or I need to do it while on Gingerbread? Or I'll have to unlock bootloader while on Gingerbread and then flash official ICS ROM via Flashtool?
I guess that's it, if I remember something more i'll ask.
Thanks in advance
Sorry for my english
EDIT: Wait, Titanium Backup doesn't work on locked bootloader?
Trublood_ said:
Hello everybody! I'm about to buy an Xperia U, and I have a few questions about bootloader, CWM and phone models.
I used to have a SGM which didn't have bootloader, locked and unlocked stuff, so i'm kinda lost here.
1-I see that there are some tutorials to unlock bootloader. Ok, if I unlock it, will there be any differences? Is it really needed?
2- There is CWM for locked bootloaders, but if i'm gonna flash some ROM, it will have to be for locked bootloaders or I can use any ROM after having CWM?
3- CWM backups Stock ROM?
4- Any physical differences between St25a and St25i? Can I flash a St25a ROM in a St25i phone?
5- If I update Xperia U from GB to ICS via official sony software, I can unlock bootloader after updating or I need to do it while on Gingerbread? Or I'll have to unlock bootloader while on Gingerbread and then flash official ICS ROM via Flashtool?
I guess that's it, if I remember something more i'll ask.
Thanks in advance
Sorry for my english
EDIT: Wait, Titanium Backup doesn't work on locked bootloader?
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1.Unlocked Bootloader is not needed unless you are to install custom roms,kernels and stuff.It doesn't make difference in performance.
2.NO,you can only use roms which are for locked bootloaders.
3.It backups all the data of stock rom.if you want to revert to stock rom again you will have to flash it.
4.Don't know about physical diff,and also not sure about flashing st25a on st25i.it may harm your handset.but only difference is in baseband.
5.you can unlock whenever you want.But I guess once you unlock bootloader you can't use pcc or sus.(pc companion and sony update service) for updating your phone.But again,you can relock your bootloader anytime.
If you are going to flash it via flashtool you will need to unlock the bootloader first.
Told you all I know.if I helped anyhow hit thanks.
I am also a noob.so,if I am wrong anyone can correct me.
Trublood_ said:
Hello everybody! I'm about to buy an Xperia U, and I have a few questions about bootloader, CWM and phone models.
I used to have a SGM which didn't have bootloader, locked and unlocked stuff, so i'm kinda lost here.
1-I see that there are some tutorials to unlock bootloader. Ok, if I unlock it, will there be any differences? Is it really needed?
2- There is CWM for locked bootloaders, but if i'm gonna flash some ROM, it will have to be for locked bootloaders or I can use any ROM after having CWM?
3- CWM backups Stock ROM?
4- Any physical differences between St25a and St25i? Can I flash a St25a ROM in a St25i phone?
5- If I update Xperia U from GB to ICS via official sony software, I can unlock bootloader after updating or I need to do it while on Gingerbread? Or I'll have to unlock bootloader while on Gingerbread and then flash official ICS ROM via Flashtool?
I guess that's it, if I remember something more i'll ask.
Thanks in advance
Sorry for my english
EDIT: Wait, Titanium Backup doesn't work on locked bootloader?
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1. Leave it locked, safer until you get used to messing around with the device.
2. You can only use Rom's for locked bl.
3. Yes, with all your apps and data.
4. I have st25a on my st25i, no hardware difference.
5. Unlock bootloader on 2.3 or 4.1, you can only root with ICS afaik.
Also be aware that most sim locked Xperias cannot unlock bootloader ever, get yourself a sim free device if want unlocked bl.
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okay so rooting worked now i tried to install recovery mod and it worked but i dont think it works correctly
its saying its running v6 or something and it worked after i installed the rom manager
but i tried to install this rom and when i try to with cwm it says installation aborted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155343
my bootloader is locked but for cwm and this rom it says that it works for locked bootloaders sooo
please help urgently
use the locked BL version
XperiaPremium™ v4 - Locked BL version
XperiaMT27 said:
use the locked BL version
XperiaPremium™ v4 - Locked BL version
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everything worked but my question is why cant i use v5 it says for locked and unlocked