Hi there
I have BL unlock statue allowed:Yes
and I want to unlock my bootloader with some tool other than the one in the official Sony thread, because it requires the download of the Android SDK which is a large file and my net speed sucks, can I use flashtool to do so, is there any tutorial? please reply
Yes you can use flash tool I have a r800x I got my unlock code from Sony made sure I had the latest version of flash tool and driver installed open flash tool go to plug in boot loader unlock boot loader follow the prompt on flash tool type in your unlock code it should unlock the bootloader for you
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flashtool says that my BL is already unlocked
is it possible to enter fastboot mode if you bl is locked?
because i can enter fastboot mode and the LED turns blue
is my BL really unlocked?
Only way to test is to try to flash a kernal using flashtool and use tje lightning symbol instead of flashmode use fastboot select the kernal you downloaded if ur unlocked it will tell you the flash was successful if your not unlocked it well tell u error in red lettereing and the reason for the error
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thanx for you help(thanx pressed)
All i want now is to install cm7.2, im on official 2.3.4 and im unable to root through both flashtool and zergRush method i have a problem rooting it, because sony issued a patch and the exploit no longer works. What to do now to root and install cwm.
im afraid to flash a kernel because it things go wrong i'll turn my fully functional phone into a paperweight (already failed on flashing a kernel on my xperia x8 and its now a dead phone)
Flashtool wont let u flash a kernal if your bootloader is locked as for the rooting part that I cant help with sorry as I say i have a r800x and for us to root we have to flash down to 2.3.3 root using superoneclick then fota to 2.3.4 if we wanted but if ur bootloader is unlocked DO NOT UPDATE from your carrier your phine will brick and flash tiol is your best friend you should br able just to reflash the stock furmware for any if your phones to brung them back to life
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I heard that there is some kernels that are pre-rooted, is that true
Yes most kernals come pre rooted with cwm lupus, doom kernal free Xperia r the three kernals I run the most I currently have lupus v8 720 kernal running paranoid Android
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I have this kernel installed 2.6.32.9-perf, does it mean I have an Unlocked Bootloader ?
What is the best bootloader for CM7.2 and that supports overclocking and whats the best method to flash it ?
Please reply quick Im eager to give it a shot I hate this stock FW
What's the name if the kernal it should say in your phone status like doomkernal 2.6.32.69 v14
That us a custom kernal you have installed mine reads 2.6.32.9- lupus v8 720
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To flash any kernal as I stated before flash tool its what's I use to flash my kernal its as easy as open flash tool connect phone in fast boot mode click lightning bolt fastboot mode install kernal select kernal (make a folder just for your kernals and try to keep them named so you know what firmware they work with ie ics jb gb )
Then install
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thanx for your replies
I just flashed Doomlord kernel through flashtool and entered CWM full wipe and installed official CM7.2 and Gapps and it keeps rebooting and it doesnt show anything other than doomlord kernel's animation
I think that Doomlord's kernel does not support CM7.2 but it only supports Sony based firmwares. if so, which kernel is best suited for CM7.2 and has overclocking ?
What's the roms firmware ur trying to flash? Ice cream sandwich gingerbread or jellybean?
Most if doom lords kernel are gingerbread based I'm not sure about overclocking tho I don't do it
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Try to find either lupus or free Xperia kernals they support ics
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Most custom rooms if they are for a unlocked boot loader will provide a kernal with the zip or one to download to use with their roms
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CyanogenMod 7.2 is Gingerbread, Please some good kernel that supports overclocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468043
Give this one a look over it might help
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karim-ps said:
Hi there
I have BL unlock statue allowed:Yes
and I want to unlock my bootloader with some tool other than the one in the official Sony thread, because it requires the download of the Android SDK which is a large file and my net speed sucks, can I use flashtool to do so, is there any tutorial? please reply
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039465
That link will help you!
Find unlock BL section and follow the tutorial! That's all
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If you wanna root Plz tell me ur model
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Hi All,
I have read lots of posts and am confused so sorry if already answered.
I have a uk orange atrix rooted and have unlocked bootloader running Aura 1.2.2.2. I wish to flash the uk stock rom from the firmwares superthread, is it safe for me to use rsdlite to flash rom.
Many thanks
Just flash a fruitcake
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I was waiting for one but their is not a uk one yet. i thought that if it was ok to flash an sbf using rsdlight with an unlocked bootloader then i would create a fruitcake of it for others to use.
I did it flashed back to stock with rds after unlock bl and all worked fine but I cant flash with fastboot now as I think bootlader relocked.
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I was just reading on this, I know this is safer, but would you recommend? I'm trying not to get caught up in AT&T lol
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ngagephone said:
I did it flashed back to stock with rds after unlock bl and all worked fine but I cant flash with fastboot now as I think bootlader relocked.
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I don't get you lol but I would like to know, does it say "unlocked" upon boot? If not then How'd you do it
you should unlock the bootloader
and flash a 2.3 rom they are alot better than froyo roms
Wish there was a UK Gingerbread fruitcake for us over here
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hi
i just bought today the live with walkman,so my question is:
how to root it with the easiest method possible(i dont want to lose it)?my android version is 4.0.4 and last build 4.1.b.0.587
thanks in advance
a member with that score surely has to know how to root , anyway "EASIEST METHOD" unlock your bootloader and get a kernel that is prerooted , finish
dont want to unlock your bootloader you will do an easy long method, this > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707284 , hit thanks if i helped
Easiest method is to flash pre rooted kernel.
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thanks bro but you know i just bought it and I used a samsung(very easy to use) after reading in sony's xda forum it's a little bit more difficult
and i think that unloking bootloader is a way better no?
and if i unlock the bootloader and a new update is available via sony pc companion can use it or is there any other method?
Sparksys said:
a member with that score surely has to know how to root , anyway "EASIEST METHOD" unlock your bootloader and get a kernel that is prerooted , finish
dont want to unlock your bootloader you will do an easy long method, this > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707284 , hit thanks if i helped
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rachit.rc96 said:
Easiest method is to flash pre rooted kernel.
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con you please give me the link for the last and better kernel
just for information i have a locked bootloader
and any others tricks for this phone would be nice
now that i want to unlock bootloader
i enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Bootloader unlock allowed says NO
Sure.. If you want rooted stock then my recommendation is boot extended stock kernel ... Download here http://www.mediafire.com/?g94m9kgpsy0xe3v... For overclocking use rage kernel ...
There is already a thread on xda for installing custom kernel with locked bootloader..
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If you somehow unlock bootloader then you'll not be eligible for OTA updates since DRM keys are lost ... ( Official way ) ... However there is a TEST POINT which preserves DRM but is tedious and way too risky..
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midomad said:
now that i want to unlock bootloader
i enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Bootloader unlock allowed says NO
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I suggest you to not unlock the bootloader first and you should get use first with SONY devices and their application for development (like Flashtool,Sony Update Service,PC Companion,s1tool,etc.)
You can at least try to root your phone first (remember,once rooted,your warranty will be voided)
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rachit.rc96 said:
Sure.. If you want rooted stock then my recommendation is boot extended stock kernel ... Download here http://www.mediafire.com/?g94m9kgpsy0xe3v... For overclocking use rage kernel ...
There is already a thread on xda for installing custom kernel with locked bootloader..
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If you somehow unlock bootloader then you'll not be eligible for OTA updates since DRM keys are lost ... ( Official way ) ... However there is a TEST POINT which preserves DRM but is tedious and way too risky..
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lol , the best kernel is Mesa 1.7 , cuz its based on 4.1.b.0.587 , other are on .431
rachit.rc96 said:
Sure.. If you want rooted stock then my recommendation is boot extended stock kernel ... Download here http://www.mediafire.com/?g94m9kgpsy0xe3v... For overclocking use rage kernel ...
There is already a thread on xda for installing custom kernel with locked bootloader..
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If you somehow unlock bootloader then you'll not be eligible for OTA updates since DRM keys are lost ... ( Official way ) ... However there is a TEST POINT which preserves DRM but is tedious and way too risky..
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thanks a lot dear can u please give me the link for custom kernel with locked bootloader because i think i cant unlock it
Sparksys said:
lol , the best kernel is Mesa 1.7 , cuz its based on 4.1.b.0.587 , other are on .431
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now i can't unlock bootloader so i must use a kernel that support root and others optimisations for locked bootloader you see?
UchihaDareNial said:
I suggest you to not unlock the bootloader first and you should get use first with SONY devices and their application for development (like Flashtool,Sony Update Service,PC Companion,s1tool,etc.)
You can at least try to root your phone first (remember,once rooted,your warranty will be voided)
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yes root and ext(init.d support) is all i need i think
I've posted link above... Have you tried this https://play.google.com/store/apps/...nic&utm_term=installing+cwm+locked+bootloader
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rachit.rc96 said:
I've posted link above... Have you tried this https://play.google.com/store/apps/...nic&utm_term=installing+cwm+locked+bootloader
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no not yet there is no wt19i from Supported Phones:
Supported Phones!
LT15
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R800
MT15
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ST15
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midomad said:
now that i want to unlock bootloader
i enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Bootloader unlock allowed says NO
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Then u only have paid method.
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bandarigoda123 said:
Then u only have paid method.
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so no way to root with a locked bootloader?
i don't think so
Yes you can root, but only with the downgrade/upgrade method. You have to downgrade to gingerbread, root and then Run local-prop, Update with "wipe data" unmarked and then Run push-root-files. Just Check out the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
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Sir, use this
talk. sonymobile. com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
To unroot repair with "Sony update service"
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mihahn said:
Yes you can root, but only with the downgrade/upgrade method. You have to downgrade to gingerbread, root and then Run local-prop, Update with "wipe data" unmarked and then Run push-root-files. Just Check out the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
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i did what u said and now i have root thank you
but now i lost arabic language with last update
thanks a lot guys
now i have a lwm with lokedbootloader and root+recovery
anyway to extend memory storage?
ps:anyway to add arabic also before i have it in last ics update but now no,i used that zip WT19i_4.1.B.0.587_Generic
unable to flash a kernel through fastboot it's showing the device is not rooted,but in flash tool it's showing the device is rooted,even all the applications are showing root is allowed but when i'm going to flash the kernel through fastboot its showing device is not rooted.help me please......:crying::crying::crying:
bootloader unlocked?
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bootloader unlocked?
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ya boot loader is locked...and i want to flash a custom kernel (.img) file...so how to do that?
First you need to unlock the bootloader (s-off) you won't be able to flash any custom kernel or rom. There's no chance. But by unlocking your warranty will be voided!
BlueJack22 said:
First you need to unlock the bootloader (s-off) you won't be able to flash any custom kernel or rom. There's no chance. But by unlocking your warranty will be voided!
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S-off is for HTC not xperia.
You can flash roms without unlocking the boot loader .
He is already unlocked so there's no need to tell him about warranty.
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amlanh18 said:
ya boot loader is locked...and i want to flash a custom kernel (.img) file...so how to do that?
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Is your phone simlocked ?
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I am new here and have a Xperia neo v. Now when i try to flash custom kernel in fastboot mode, cmd shows "waiting for device" though i have connected my phone to the computer in fastboot mode. Plz tell how to flash custom kernel so that i can flash custom roms.
I have a Sola with a locked bootloader that can not be unlocked. Still, I could flash a kernel using flashtool. How come?
Now, I'm kind of new to this whole flashing stuff thing, but according to my brief research, I was under the impression that you can't flash ROMs or kernels if your bootloader isn't unlocked. When I found out about this, I was like "aww", and kept using the sluggish stock ICS ROM.
Now, when I updated to a new firmware via Companion, I lost root, and I found a tutorial "for Solas with locked bootloader" that told me how to get it back, but it included flashing kernels via flashtool. I was skeptical, but went ahead and succeeded, root was back <3 so I indeed could flash a kernel onto the phone despite a locked bootloader. How in the world was that possible? Am I missing something? I can flash a kernel but not ROMs? Or can I safely flash a whole CM onto my phone now?
Thaaanks!
U need a kernel.ftf to flash it via flashtool
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Bro its not something u would learn jz by reading
When I was new here... I had no knowledge
Jz spend some time here and u will b a bachelors in flashing
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A locked bootloader can be flashed. The only difference is that you need a signed kernel, one with Sony's signature in order for the bootloader to load the kernel and boot.
You can flash any older stock kernel. Including the ones with known root exploits, and flash the new one after. You can't flash CUSTOM kernels.
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No way... at this moment
You can flash custom kernel on locked bootloader,I tested.
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are you sure? i have a locked BL and if this indeed works that would be awesome...XP
Pics or it didn't happen. Lol.
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XperianPro said:
You can flash custom kernel on locked bootloader,I tested.
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how?
You may flash it but you'll soft brick because the loader won't load an unsigned kernel. You'll have to flash a stock one to boot again.
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Hi,
I am new in rooting android. Let me explain you all my issues in detail as I've been searching for long but didn't got any info regarding my case.
Scene:::
I never rooted my Xperia neo v.
I updated to Official ICS latest firmware. My neo was running fine for about 4 to 5 months (except it was laggy).
Recently, When I turned on the bluetooth , it got stuck in bootloop . So, searched and from the great developers help in this forum, I got the solution to Falsh my neo v with stock rom . I did and now I've 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Now,My questions are:::
Q1. Can I root my Neo V without unlocking the bootloader ?
Q2. I tried the Fastboot method but Android SDK Manager doesn't run on my Windows 8 64bit, tried to fix it too but it didn't fix. So any alternate solution to this method?
Q3. Also, When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'.Does it mean I've an Unloackedbootloader?
And it might sound a lil stupid, But Please can I have the detail rooting solution according to my above questions?
Thanks all,
Akash
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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XDguru said:
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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Thanks for that reply. Can You please give me the guide of how you installed custom rom with your bootloader loked?
I found this post which is the solution to my problem...
Hope this one helps for others...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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techie24 said:
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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1. Root your phone
2. Install CWM for locked bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
3. Install your rom for locked bl.
4. Enjoy
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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techie24 said:
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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Just go to respective custom rom threads.. u ll get instructions there
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@ techie24
If u want to install custom rom u need to unlock bootloader, between i have unlocked bootloader easily using zero percent fix tool, check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325
Thanks for your help bros...
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