Hi. I'm kinda new with android phones. I have an xperia sola and it runs 4.0.4 versoin .54 ICS..and it's getting low in memory and not as fast as i was expecting. If i flash a custom rom, like the cm 9.1 ( ?? 10 ) ...will i lose my warranty ?
Yes when you unlock the bootloader
Cm10 not released yet...
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So...my phone says "bootloader unlock allowed : yes"...i dont know much about it...but..is it worth it to flash 9.1 or should i wait and official update from sony ?
There is no official jb for sola...
And for bootloader yes it means you can unlock the bootloader...
But it will lose ur warranty...
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octhunder said:
So...my phone says "bootloader unlock allowed : yes"...i dont know much about it...but..is it worth it to flash 9.1 or should i wait and official update from sony ?
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you will loose your warranty when you unlock your BL.......
and i will say its worth to unlock your BL........
and which update are you talking abt from SONY........ you wont get any further updates for SOLA from SONY...... except for FW (that to is doubtful).....
well i'm running 6.1.1.B.1.54...and i know about .75 and .89...... btw i forgot to tell you, i already rooted the phone..with some tutorial from xda...and it says it can be unrooted if i want my warrnty back. (root with restory by bin4ry).
octhunder said:
well i'm running 6.1.1.B.1.54...and i know about .75 and .89...... btw i forgot to tell you, i already rooted the phone..with some tutorial from xda...and it says it can be unrooted if i want my warrnty back. (root with restory by bin4ry).
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if you want to unroot the best method is to flash the stock ftf file.....
So..basicaly i still have my warranty ?
octhunder said:
So..basicaly i still have my warranty ?
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Yup
By rooting you are not loosing warranty.Any modification done to operating system doesn't cover your phone warranty.If your phone breaks because of modification in system then your warranty will not cover that,but if it just breaks from just sitting on your table your warranty will cover that even if you are rooted or have done any software modifications.
yeah..so if i fail installing new rom...warranty bye bye..it's kinda..frustrating
warranty disappears only when you unlock the core, but if it is locked, then may or may not notice :laugh:
is it posible to flash new rom without unlocking ?
octhunder said:
is it posible to flash new rom without unlocking ?
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you can flash roms without unlocking BL, but not CM based.....
can you recommand anything ..with tutorial ?
@[email protected] said:
you can flash roms without unlocking BL, but not CM based.....
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no its not true ... you can have cm9 with locket bootloader also
[ROM][UNLOCKED/LOCKED] • ParanoidAndroid ™ v1.4a XSola • [UNOFFICIAL][FXP207]
Latest cm9 for locked bootloders ... try this:good:
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ravinder0003 said:
no its not true ... you can have cm9 with locket bootloader also
[ROM][UNLOCKED/LOCKED] • ParanoidAndroid ™ v1.4a XSola • [UNOFFICIAL][FXP207]
Latest cm9 for locked bootloders ... try this:good:
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sorry forget to add link ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080040
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octhunder said:
yeah..so if i fail installing new rom...warranty bye bye..it's kinda..frustrating
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no need to worry abt the warranty status ... unlock the BL .. do whatever you want ... just relock the BL and warranty is back
just visit the link to re-lock the BL ... you can then update using official SONY update centre ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
ravinder0003 said:
no its not true ... you can have cm9 with locket bootloader also
[ROM][UNLOCKED/LOCKED] • ParanoidAndroid ™ v1.4a XSola • [UNOFFICIAL][FXP207]
Latest cm9 for locked bootloders ... try this:good:
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in that you have to manually use and edit atis112's guide to convert it your self from Unlocked BL to locked BL......
so it is advisable if you first search and then post.........
THANKS.......
Sony themselves told me that unlocking the bootloader on it's own doesn't void the warranty and neither does flashing roms necessarily. However if you brick the device etc whilst doing it then it would.
Also:
https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
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Rooted using zerg
Installed CWM
tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
tried to resolve using flashtool, and PC companion.
but still does not help.
any other ideas?
maybe i did the flashtool and PC companion wrongly?
i havent try SEUS. where can i find SEUS?
SEUS
Try flashtool again. I have fixed every stupid mistake with flashtool
Make sure sou also check wipe user data. Try to wipe everything possible (except SD card), to make sure no errors from previous installations remain.
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tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
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We'll there your problem. (in case you don't know) Custom ROMS + locked bootloader doens't go well.
i thought the bootloader was only to install CWM?
and since i have installed CWM without bootloader being unlocked, i thought i was good to go.
alright will try out SEUS.
BTW which version of flash tool, and which firmware should i be loading for the neo v?
oh anyway SEUS managed to salvage my phone!
thanks for the link!
BTW i got an off-thread question to ask, what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
serverxeon said:
what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
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Unlocking voids warranty.
But difference between rooting and unlocking: with rooted phone you had superuser right in your phone, BUT you can't flash different roms and kernel, because for that you need access to bootloader.
Unlocking bootloader giving you FULL access your phone. And this access is so great, if you don't know what you are doing, you gonna brick your phone very easy.
Also bootloader unlocking process is giving you root permissions.
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serverxeon said:
oh anyway SEUS managed to salvage my phone!
thanks for the link!
BTW i got an off-thread question to ask, what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
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Glad you fixed it!
taaviu said:
If you don't know what you are doing, you gonna brick your phone very easy.
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Is possible to brick it and never restore it anymore? I had a samsung spica and there was someways do hard brick it, but I always avoid that ways and be carefull. Can someone make a new thread explaining some essentials things? I have my Neo for about a week now
dioggo92 said:
Is possible to brick it and never restore it anymore? I had a samsung spica and there was someways do hard brick it, but I always avoid that ways and be carefull. Can someone make a new thread explaining some essentials things? I have my Neo for about a week now
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You can fix it anytime
Sometime it need only some credit to someone
Personally I recommended bootloader unlocking....because if you brick later your phone...fixing is much easily ....much
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taaviu said:
You can fix it anytime
Sometime it need only some credit to someone
Personally I recommended bootloader unlocking....because if you brick later your phone...fixing is much easily ....much
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How much? just a wipe data and reinstall a new ROM? And in what situations I can/I must/I shouldn't use SEUS? On my old samsung spica there was a kernel version that if I use ODIN with it the phone get hard bricked and unable to fix it... Some people had to send it to repair.
On my neo I have .42 completely stock for now... After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
By the way, thanks
dioggo92 said:
How much? just a wipe data and reinstall a new ROM? And in what situations I can/I must/I shouldn't use SEUS? On my old samsung spica there was a kernel version that if I use ODIN with it the phone get hard bricked and unable to fix it...
On my neo I have .42 completely stock for now...
By the way, thanks
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Simple. Don't brick your phone. Before you do something..read forum, ask, analyse and then do it.
If you already unlock BL...then you can't use officials SE update tools.
But there is many other tools what working with ANY conditions BL.
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taaviu said:
Simple. Don't brick your phone. Before you do something..read forum, ask, analyse and then do it.
If you already unlock BL...then you can't use officials SE update tools.
But there is many other tools what working with ANY conditions BL.
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After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
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I have found this, but doesn't talk about warranty...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
dioggo92 said:
After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
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I have found this, but doesn't talk about warranty...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
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If you locking bootlader again then YES.
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serverxeon said:
Rooted using zerg
Installed CWM
tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
tried to resolve using flashtool, and PC companion.
but still does not help.
any other ideas?
maybe i did the flashtool and PC companion wrongly?
i havent try SEUS. where can i find SEUS?
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It still amazes me why people do this. Se-tweak for unlocked bootloader well glad your fixed now
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
People do this because is a rom compatible with stock kernel and WORKS PERFECT with CWM and bl locked, tested by me and a lot of this "stubborn" people who don't want, or can't, unlock their bootloader. Solution is very simple, tweak a little your update-script and make life easy to all these people who want install your rom and enjoy your work.
Is for unlocked boot loader. Not locked to be honest it's not worth it
Still incorrect as stock is crap and no point if you use stock no tweaks no point in se tweaked
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When I'm repairing my Xperia Neo using SEUS, it says that "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated". What should I do about it?
Bootloader unlocked?
Yep! Bootloader unlocked will cause my phone to have a fail update?
silverfvck said:
Yep! Bootloader unlocked will cause my phone to have a fail update?
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How did you unlock the bootloader? There is a way that you loose the official updates and another that you don't
I followed the instructions on SE site. :|
That way you loose the official update, even ota :s I'm still on stock because I want to learn more before I touch the bl, because of warranty too. I don't know if there's a way to get the updates back, I'm new to Sony Ericsson stuff, have my neo for a week now
The thing I concerned is that if I can still update my Neo when the official Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia released.
That I don't know, try to ask that here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 but I don't think that will be possible, because you gave them your imei. Read that thread and ask there about that, I'm really new to this stuff, I had a Samsung Spica before.
I see! Thanks a lot buddy. Maybe this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723 will help me soon when the official Ice Cream Sandwich released. They posted here the original firmware of SE Xperia phones.
silverfvck said:
When I'm repairing my Xperia Neo using SEUS, it says that "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated". What should I do about it?
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if you would like to update your phone with the latest or previous software with BL unlocked, you can use wotan server, its pretty easy and straight forward or you can use flashtool if you have the proper FTF files for your phone.
If you would like to relock your BL, then you can do so, since you used the SE procedure, here's how to relock your bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
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after relocking your bootloader, you can now use PC Companion to update your phone
Pinoy ka nga! Salamat!
silverfvck said:
Pinoy ka nga! Salamat!
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heheheh no probs kababayan!
DrearierJester1 said:
if you would like to update your phone with the latest or previous software with BL unlocked, you can use wotan server, its pretty easy and straight forward or you can use flashtool if you have the proper FTF files for your phone.
If you would like to relock your BL, then you can do so, since you used the SE procedure, here's how to relock your bootloader:
after relocking your bootloader, you can now use PC Companion to update your phone
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If I someday need my warranty back, what is the best way to unlock the bl?
dioggo92 said:
If I someday need my warranty back, what is the best way to unlock the bl?
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I suggest to use the SE unlock procedure as the other procedure (not sure what its called) aside from your cannot relock the bootloader, unlocking process is hard and complicated.
But DRM (where Track ID is using) will be totally gone once you unlocked the bootloader and you cannot get it back even if you relock BL. (just a heads up though)
dioggo92 said:
How did you unlock the bootloader? There is a way that you loose the official updates and another that you don't
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That's why I asked if its unlocked, and not if it's patched
With patched bl you can still use official update service.
DrearierJester1 said:
I suggest to use the SE unlock procedure as the other procedure (not sure what its called) aside from your cannot relock the bootloader, unlocking process is hard and complicated.
But DRM (where Track ID is using) will be totally gone once you unlocked the bootloader and you cannot get it back even if you relock BL. (just a heads up though)
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but the other way "test point" the phone doesn't know if the bootloader is locked or not, isn't there a way to relock it anymore?
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Madfysh said:
That's why I asked if its unlocked, and not if it's patched
With patched bl you can still use official update service.
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For newbies like me is normal that I miss some information xD
dioggo92 said:
but the other way "test point" the phone doesn't know if the bootloader is locked or not, isn't there a way to relock it anymore?
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yeah that was "test point" thanks, I just forgot the name the time I posted my reply earlier. LOL! I'm not really sure but according to the thread I've read here on XDA, its not possible at the moment, so I suggest using the SE procedure which is pretty straight forward.
For newbies like me is normal that I miss some information xD
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me too, I miss some info, noob here as well but, been here since I got xperia mini and I got xperia neo now!
DrearierJester1 said:
yeah that was "test point" thanks, I just forgot the name the time I posted my reply earlier. LOL! I'm not really sure but according to the thread I've read here on XDA, its not possible at the moment, so I suggest using the SE procedure which is pretty straight forward.
me too, I miss some info, noob here as well but, been here since I got xperia mini and I got xperia neo now!
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Xperia neo is an awesome phone
Concerning about the warranty, is it compatible with unlocking/re-locking the bl? I read a lot of threads but never read nothing that gives me a clear answer...
dioggo92 said:
but the other way "test point" the phone doesn't know if the bootloader is locked or not, isn't there a way to relock it anymore?
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By that method bootloader is not unlocked, but instead it's patched, so that it accept unsigned images. As far as I know, you can't "unpatch" it
dioggo92 said:
Xperia neo is an awesome phone
Concerning about the warranty, is it compatible with unlocking/re-locking the bl? I read a lot of threads but never read nothing that gives me a clear answer...
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Well, for start, the official online method warns you that you are loosing warranty by doing that. Did you really think they won't cover themself?
Anw, if you do the online unlock, you can lock it back, but it won't bring drm stuff like track id back, it's gone forever from your phone(but I see you already know that ).
Now in real life situation. I really doubt they will check if you still have drm stuff on your phone or if your bl is patched. They will most likely check if bl is locked or unlocked
Madfysh said:
By that method bootloader is not unlocked, but instead it's patched, so that it accept unsigned images. As far as I know, you can't "unpatch" it
Well, for start, the official online method warns you that you are loosing warranty by doing that. Did you really think they won't cover themself?
Anw, if you do the online unlock, you can lock it back, but it won't bring drm stuff like track id back, it's gone forever from your phone(but I see you already know that ).
Now in real life situation. I really doubt they will check if you still have drm stuff on your phone or if your bl is patched. They will most likely check if bl is locked or unlocked
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Thanks for now I will continue with stock... all I need is root for now, but I miss cyanogen from my last phone xD
Hi guys.....I am using xperia mini pro sk17i and i am sooo interested in having android 4.0.4 on my device.but the problem is i have unlocked my bootloader and i am now having ics generic port rom installed on my device.when i connect device to my pc pc companion dont recognize my phone, but MTP mode works(media transferring possible).also i have backedup official android 2.3.4 rom using cwm before i install generic port.i tried restoring it and connecting to pc,at last pc companion recognized my phone back(but i had to flash different custom kernel for android 2.3.4).but still it says "you already have latest update".i have latest pc companion also.i am living in sri lanka and my phone si 1249-0779.Anyone have any idea about the ics updated already released in sri lanka or not.will it cause mater for updating,because i have unlocked bootloader.is there a any thing cause damage what i have done,for updating official ics.......plz dont be upset with my poor english....
flash ur phone with stock rom link:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7129823/SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Global and relock your boot-loader and try to update now... or else take your phone to ssc if you have warranty... don't forget to flash stock ROM and lock boot-loader if you are taking it to ssc..
hit thanks if i helped
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if that link is slow then try this one link:http://www.filecrop.com/74530445/index.html
sravan242 said:
flash ur phone with stock rom link:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7129823/SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Global and relock your boot-loader and try to update now... or else take your phone to ssc if you have warranty... don't forget to flash stock ROM and lock boot-loader if you are taking it to ssc..
hit thanks if i helped
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if that link is slow then try this one link:http://www.filecrop.com/74530445/index.html
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wow brilliant man.....as i knew,there was no way to reverse unlocking bootloader.in this solution you are giving me a great gift.I will try this and tell you the progress.
sravan242 said:
flash ur phone with stock rom link:http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7129823/SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Global and relock your boot-loader and try to update now... or else take your phone to ssc if you have warranty... don't forget to flash stock ROM and lock boot-loader if you are taking it to ssc..
hit thanks if i helped
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if that link is slow then try this one link:http://www.filecrop.com/74530445/index.html
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oh.....i forgot to ask another thing.if i flash this stock rom, am i able to flash new kernels any more.
You are able to flash custome kernels as long as you have unlocked bootloader, if you relock it youll only be able to flash stock kernels via flashtool, correct me someone if I'm wrong
Lasanda said:
oh.....i forgot to ask another thing.if i flash this stock rom, am i able to flash new kernels any more.
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If you relock your bootloader after flashing stock rom (which I think is neccessary for updating to official ics BUT I'm not sure) you need to unlock it again and then you'll be able to flash new kernels.
mohsen1984 said:
If you relock your bootloader after flashing stock rom (which I think is neccessary for updating to official ics BUT I'm not sure) you need to unlock it again and then you'll be able to flash new kernels.
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Good idea....is it the same process unlocking back my device.i meen is that i need the unlock code from Sony Ericsson back,to unlock it again?(but still i did not tested this stock rom even.)
Lasanda said:
Good idea....is it the same process unlocking back my device.i meen is that i need the unlock code from Sony Ericsson back,to unlock it again?(but still i did not tested this stock rom even.)
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But you need not lock your bootloader. You can download flashtool and then flash the ftf files that you will get here in XdA as soon as the update is released. So that way your bootloader remains unlocked, and yet you will be running 4.0.4.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway
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Lasanda said:
oh.....i forgot to ask another thing.if i flash this stock rom, am i able to flash new kernels any more.
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if u lock your boot-loader then you cant install custom kernel... but as long as your boot-loader unlocked you can install any kind of sk17i kernel!!
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
But you need not lock your bootloader. You can download flashtool and then flash the ftf files that you will get here in XdA as soon as the update is released. So that way your bootloader remains unlocked, and yet you will be running 4.0.4.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway
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i was just searching for ftf.but i have still no idea about the official ics update is released for sk17i or not.any one does not mentioned it clearly...is it available through pc companion in any country?
ICS update is not yet released for mini pro in any country.
Check here talk.sonymobile.com/message/199353#199353
Lasanda said:
i was just searching for ftf.but i have still no idea about the official ics update is released for sk17i or not.any one does not mentioned it clearly...is it available through pc companion in any country?
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i don't think, sk17i is not having official ics update through PC-companion if you want to know clearly then you may go for this link:http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/3...log&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ics+blogpost you'll know all about your ics update very well..
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
But you need not lock your bootloader. You can download flashtool and then flash the ftf files that you will get here in XdA as soon as the update is released. So that way your bootloader remains unlocked, and yet you will be running 4.0.4.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Agree. relocking is neccessary for OTA updates & since ICS wouldn't be over the air so you don't need to relock your bootloader. But I prefer to keep my bootloader locked when I'm on stock rom because there might be some OTA updates in the future
sravan242 said:
i don't think, sk17i is not having official ics update through PC-companion if you want to know clearly then you may go for this link:http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/3...log&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ics+blogpost you'll know all about your ics update very well..
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yes.lets wait for it.
SUS and PC Companion will fail with installation, if bootloader has been unlocked with the official way.
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Someguyfromhell said:
SUS and PC Companion will fail with installation, if bootloader has been unlocked with the official way.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
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Correct. So Lasanda should just use flashtool and flash the ftf he will get once the update is online. Its simple.
Thanks,
Rick
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DragonClawsAreSharp said:
Correct. So Lasanda should just use flashtool and flash the ftf he will get once the update is online. Its simple.
Thanks,
Rick
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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But I think once you relock your bootloader that doesn't matter which way you did unlock it & either way works to update the phone. Am I right?
Android 4.0.4 for Xperia Mini, Mini pro and Live With Walkman released!!!
androidos.in/2012/06/sony-starts-rolling-out-android-4-0-update-for-xperia-mini-mini-pro-live-with-walkman/[/url]
Wat do u think about this guys? anyone got the update?? I tried but PCC shows no update
wtf. official ics updates has not available to update yet?
Nothing so far ...
Should I unlock the boot loader of Xperia U?
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
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advantage
U can try custom roms that use a custom kernel
Disadvantage - U LOOSE WARRANTY
How to restore warranty after rooting/unlocking bootloader
Hello XDA Members,
This is my first post
I am new to android experiments but have experience of flashing microcontrollers(Programmable chips) from engineering degree. So I am comfortable with using flash tool, fastboot etc.
Recently, I have rooted, installed CWM recovery and custom rom on my Xperia U. My question is
"If I flash sony stock rom to my device, the warranty will be restored or not?"
if NOT then how can I restore the warranty before going to service centre say for some hardware issue.
Audicious said:
Hello XDA Members,
This is my first post
I am new to android experiments but have experience of flashing microcontrollers(Programmable chips) from engineering degree. So I am comfortable with using flash tool, fastboot etc.
Recently, I have rooted, installed CWM recovery and custom rom on my Xperia U. My question is
"If I flash sony stock rom to my device, the warranty will be restored or not?"
if NOT then how can I restore the warranty before going to service centre say for some hardware issue.
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Yes it will b restored
Coz no one can tell u flashed it
One of the fellow members confirmed this
He got his hardware issue sorted out after flashing that too under warranty
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Btw
Welcome
Unlocking Bootloader
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader? i mean there is kernals and recovery available for Locked Bootloaders then why we go for unlocking it?
sukhera2 said:
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader? i mean there is kernals and recovery available for Locked Bootloaders then why we go for unlocking it?
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Its not necessary.. There are ROMs for locked bootloaders too, but to try great ROMs like Cyanogen Mod you need unlocked bootloader.
you can lock the bootloader again if u wish
Hi!
I want to root my active but I'm afraid that I can brick it or something.
I have it with the stock rom and the compilation number is 4.0.2.A.0.84.
Can I follow this tutorial? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118343
Or there is one specific for the version I have?
Sorry if this has been asked before but it's not very clear for me what to do to root the phone.
Thanks!
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
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mihahn said:
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
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It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
zephiruspt said:
It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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Yes, that's right
You could use the tutorial for .62 or you simply try the program called "eroot"
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Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
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mustufa_kheroda said:
Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped
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Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
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Its the easiest way
mihahn said:
Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
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Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
mustufa_kheroda said:
Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
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Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
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mihahn said:
Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
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Ya your guide is really helpfull and can root the phone without unlocking the phone. nice work sir...:good:
Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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mustufa_kheroda said:
mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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zephiruspt said:
Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
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mihahn said:
That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
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Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
zephiruspt said:
Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
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Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
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mihahn said:
Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
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I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
zephiruspt said:
I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
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Did you try it on .587 too?
If it's really not working, use the method for .587. There's a link to a tutorial by Abhinav2 and it should work then
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root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
milktea93 said:
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
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Thanks! Root done
Congratulations....
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