Hey! I m looking for a pure aosp rom for locked bl xperia mini.Thanks in advance!
jls95 said:
Hey! I m looking for a pure aosp rom for locked bl xperia mini.Thanks in advance!
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There is no pure aosp Rom for our devices. But if you want you can try the cyanogen mod Roms which are based aosp with some modifications.
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I ve thought about it but cm roms requie unlocked bootloader and I m worried about losing warranty.
There is a hope!
Here we have a thread that might be the beggining of CM on locked bootloaders...
Check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031433
jls95 said:
I ve thought about it but cm roms requie unlocked bootloader and I m worried about losing warranty.
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Nothing risky in unlocking bootloader...
Coz you can relock it easily
But I have read that if you lose the DRM keys your phone cant be repaired from sony in case sth happens
jls95 said:
But I have read that if you lose the DRM keys your phone cant be repaired from sony in case sth happens
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There's a way in which you patch you bootloader so it becomes unlocked and with that method you don't loose your DRM keys. It's the testpoint method. Search in the development section and you'll find it.
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Hello there,
I just bought xperia s yesterday
I used arc, but since yesterday I fell in love with xperia s.
Emm.. what I wanna ask is, is it worth to unlock my xperia s and root it?
Cause I know development on xperia s forum isnt so stable yet..
I'm scared I'm going to brick my Xperia S..
And then Im at Indonesia.
Which ftf shud I flash?
Generic world?
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I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
hello_hello said:
I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
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I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
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chitose_ndy said:
I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
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what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
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Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
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berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
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nothing bad.. im just affraid cause development on xperia s isnt as stable as arc's development..
but ive unlocked bootloader and rooted.
im happy for that
gm007 said:
Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
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you can lock your bootloader again,
but u wont get the DRM key again..
as far as i know (if im not mistaken) DRM key is useful for warranty,
if u unlocked ur XS, then you void your warranty..
anyway, ive unlocked my phone and rooted..
so this thread can be locked
thanks xda
and thanks for the answers
how to root
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
adem ozer said:
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
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Untill now,
root can only be achieved by flashing pre rooted.img via fastboot..
If u want to know wether ur phone is already unlocked or not, try unlocking ur phone via fastboot like what u did.
On the cmd will be written,
'"Phone already unlocked"
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hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
ghost_j1 said:
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
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I'm waiting for my Sola so can't help... But you give not enought data... What FW??
ghost_j1 said:
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
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Presently that's not possible!!!
You have to unlock your bootloader to root ur device!!!
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soulhackereborn said:
Presently that's not possible!!!
You have to unlock your bootloader to root ur device!!!
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ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
ghost_j1 said:
ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
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No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
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ghost_j1 said:
ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
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Yes bro he's right...
Only with ICS this cam be possible..
And the way things are looking and the latest which I read in Sony forum a guy frm UK asked for the date of update of ICS of Sola. On Sony Facebook page and he got an answer which was heartbreaking and disappointing "Q4 was the ans frm Sony ie; by the year end!!! "
atis112 said:
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
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Go FXP!!!!
mt27i
atis112 said:
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
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soulhackereborn said:
Yes bro he's right...
Only with ICS this cam be possible..
And the way things are looking and the latest which I read in Sony forum a guy frm UK asked for the date of update of ICS of Sola. On Sony Facebook page and he got an answer which was heartbreaking and disappointing "Q4 was the ans frm Sony ie; by the year end!!! "
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OMG by the end of the year !!!!!!
then there several question my mind if dont mind to answer me you or someone who knows the answer
1.in case I had unlocked the bootloader is installing ICS upgrade in future will relouck the bootloader and install a fresh copy of android OS?
I think yea it will relock it but I just wanna be sure...
2.Is unlocking the bootloader will effect the performance of mobile and is there any side effect for that ?
I reall dont wanna do that but I am forced to that for only one stupid reason goog leblack country list if anyone can suggest a solution I will be really thankful for not unlocking my mobile
3.and how about this thread I found today ??
[Daily Update]Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
I think that means there is away to do it without unlocking bootloader and some of supported mobile are not ICS
I had posted that this dont support Xperia Sola hople they will Help Us :'(
Finally please point me for a thread that provide step by step explanation for unlocking bootloader :'(
ghost_j1 said:
OMG by the end of the year !!!!!!
then there several question my mind if dont mind to answer me you or someone who knows the answer
1.in case I had unlocked the bootloader is installing ICS upgrade in future will relouck the bootloader and install a fresh copy of android OS?
I think yea it will relock it but I just wanna be sure...
2.Is unlocking the bootloader will effect the performance of mobile and is there any side effect for that ?
I reall dont wanna do that but I am forced to that for only one stupid reason goog leblack country list if anyone can suggest a solution I will be really thankful for not unlocking my mobile
3.and how about this thread I found today ??
[Daily Update]Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
I think that means there is away to do it without unlocking bootloader and some of supported mobile are not ICS
I had posted that this dont support Xperia Sola hople they will Help Us :'(
Finally please point me for a thread that provide step by step explanation for unlocking bootloader :'(
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1) there is a relocking bootloader. Tft file which relocks your bootloader only { DRM KEYS WONT RETURN}which will help you to bypass Sonys altered software error while updating it through SEUS or PC Companion n you can update your device without any problem to latest firmware....
2) No performance change is noticed rather the performance wil increase if you using custom roms...
3)it works only for Xperia 2011 device
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soulhackereborn said:
1) there is a relocking bootloader. Tft file which relocks your bootloader only { DRM KEYS WONT RETURN}which will help you to bypass Sonys altered software error while updating it through SEUS or PC Companion n you can update your device without any problem to latest firmware....
2) No performance change is noticed rather the performance wil increase if you using custom roms...
3)it works only for Xperia 2011 device
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uh gd gd thnaks but for the firs one do u mean that i have to relock my mobile before updating to ICS
Yes you have to relock it before update or you will brick your device..
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noim said:
Yes you have to relock it before update or you will brick your device..
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ok thanks a lot man thanks.... and I am still looking for away that only root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder if anyone can help
thanks alot man for begging this much patience :good: :fingers-crossed:
WAX OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159Doomlord tut
WAX ON:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740243Flashtool special ftf by jozinek
Maybe this helps you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Hi for now, there are no known ways of rooting the locked Sola bootloader.
There are successful methods for this on ICS but not gingerbread, for now. I have tried so many.
Thanks for replies. Thread moved to the Q & A.
so we w8 ICS or FXP its like a race! xD
I got tired of waiting and crazy rumours so I did it, unlocked myself. I wanted root that much. Plus, I read B4anry explain in a comment exactly how Sony treats locked/unlocked bootloader, depending on what you've done, and I think I'm safe. He knows his stuff obviously!
I rooted my Neo some time ago, but I'm not sure whether it has S-OFF. How can I check? Thanks.
I had my Neo in original GB. I rooted it using this Flashtool procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709880. And the phone is with ICS now.
May I unlock bootloader now? And how?
blue blue man said:
I had my Neo in original GB. I rooted it using this Flashtool procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709880. And the phone is with ICS now.
May I unlock bootloader now? And how?
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These are 2 methods to unlock Bootloader
1. testpoint - I used that and it's really simple
2. Officialy
I prefer testpoint so here u are --> http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
I would say go for official one.. because it is easy and anything official is great
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Thank you guys, these are very helpful.
I have also found this topic which may be useful for some others who read the topic later: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
Cheers and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!
Yess bro you are right.. but See basically once you unlock your bootloader and even if u again lock it, its in re-locked state and not locked state.. whatever it is.. once u unlock the bootloader you void your warrenty anyways.. so even if we lose DRM whats the big deal?
Because if that was the case then at first place we would not root the phone or unlock the bootloader.. we know what we have to face after doing it
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No not always.. there are some roms wich u cannot flash having a locked bootloader.. but there are some.. here is the link for one..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994064
This might help you.. for locked bootloader.. its a superb rom too.. dont forget to thank ghostfreak nb..
And yes, once you use flashtool, you will lose your warrenty.. cant help it there..
Hit thanks if i helped you..
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FD1999 said:
When you unlock bootloader the official way, you loose DRM for ever
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lost DRM is not important !
You can repair your phone using sus whenever you want to by just relocking bl !
Yeah very much right..
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vishal_android freak said:
basically once you unlock your bootloader and even if u again lock it, its in re-locked state and not locked state.. whatever it is.. once u unlock the bootloader you void your warrenty anyways.. so even if we lose DRM whats the big deal?
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It's not same.
lack of DRM certificate can easily be seen/spotted in service center, just by connecting phone to one program, which is not the case with "re-locked" or "un-patched" phone whose BL has been unlocked unofficialy via s1tool.
vishal_android freak said:
And yes, once you use flashtool, you will lose your warrenty.. cant help it there..
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Well, if you flash fw for same region then there is no way to know that phone has been flashed with flashtool.
And if "you" are smart enough you will make backup ftf before you star messing with your phone.
Or smart enough to know how to trick SEUS or PCC to flash different fw, by editing build.prop.
Just FYI, my BL was unofficially unlocked, flashed so many times (though before service center I flashed it with correct region) and they replaced my motherboard with no problems.
Saingpor said:
lost DRM is not important!
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So who ever put DRM in the first place was stupid, right?
That's your opinion, but you can't say it's not important.
Superb explanation..:thumbup: thnx a lot bro..
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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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I have seen xperia acro S, S and SL that backup of TA works when restoring DRM for those who unlock their bootloader officially. Will these work with xperia 2011?
I have seen a tool on xperia Z and it works there. But flashtool has this option
I don't get why you need the DRM so badly? Why don't you just unlock? I did and I've never had any problems
I'm not sure if it could work, but you could try it
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I really love having the full functionality of the stock rom whenever I return. That's why I'm eager to find ways to restore DRM. The problem is when TA is messed up, I will end up hard brick
mihahn said:
I don't get why you need the DRM so badly? Why don't you just unlock? I did and I've never had any problems
I'm not sure if it could work, but you could try it
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+1. Agreed.
Lol when I was on locked bl too I never used drm related functions..
amnher said:
I really love having the full functionality of the stock rom whenever I return. That's why I'm eager to find ways to restore DRM. The problem is when TA is messed up, I will end up hard brick
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If you want a hard brick try. If you succeed good for you and community too (2011 devices)
Drm does almost NOTHING except music likes and such stuff.
If you still want drm so badly unlock via testpoint. You wont lose Drm.
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koradiavatsal said:
+1. Agreed.
Lol when I was on locked bl too I never used drm related functions..
If you want a hard brick try. If you succeed good for you and community too (2011 devices)
Drm does almost NOTHING except music likes and such stuff.
If you still want drm so badly unlock via testpoint. You wont lose Drm.
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but I have 12w17 and when I use TP method I get qcreceived packet error.
What I'm clarifying is what happens if I backup TA before unlock and restore TA after unlock
amnher said:
but I have 12w17 and when I use TP method I get qcreceived packet error.
What I'm clarifying is what happens if I backup TA before unlock and restore TA after unlock
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We don't know and so you'd be the first tester
If I were you I'd just unlock, if you wait and wait and wait there will be a time when the phone is too outdated or it's bricked and you have to buy a new phone and I guess you'll be thinking "why didn't I unlock and used one of the great roms, now it's too late"
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But im using music likes. Is there a way to make that work on the old musc player without drm?
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amnher said:
But im using music likes. Is there a way to make that work on the old musc player without drm?
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There are fixes. You can try them
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Can you suggest a fix for that for GB Stock rom?
mihahn said:
I don't get why you need the DRM so badly? Why don't you just unlock? I did and I've never had any problems
I'm not sure if it could work, but you could try it
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ya.drm why????