You know what guys, I really miss honeycomb. Especially the way you add widgets and also the customization that Sony did with the app drawer- they shouldn't have gotten rid of it in my opinion.
I still have my old Tablet S (Although with a cracked screen sadly)
Is it possible (I have root) to downgrade to 3.2?
Why did Google get rid of the awesome screen which added widgets.
Or perhaps someone could send the launcher?
Ive done extensive research and tried many methods and asked people alot smarter than me it cant be done until the bootloader is u locked. Once it is than we can the reason is because the recovery has been updated in the current version of android and once it is you cant go back because it is part of the Rom and is hidden. Yes ive tried downgrading and before I got bootlooped it said cannot because of recovery version. I WASTED about 2 months on this idea as well as a few other people and also Condi the best dev we have over here for the tablet s has tried and theres still no way until the bootloader. Ive also looked at testpoint unlock but if you've ever looked at the motherboard theres gazillions of testpoints so who knows which is the right one plus taking it apart isnt exactly a walk in the park like it is with phones. Youll just have to wait like me. Btw head over and sign the bootloader unlock petition.
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I think last time I used this awesome tool i saw the oppirtunity to flash HC back since you can select the firmware you want to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050126
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I think last time I used this awesome tool i saw the oppirtunity to flash HC back since you can select the firmware you want to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050126
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Is that a new additive last time it was ics roms and up
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Yes, I flashed ICS R5 on my Tablet S this time.
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Guys i bought my Xperia S few weeks ago, but i am so :-S about rooting my phone or not. Can you guys please help me what i should do, i know my guarentee goes if i root. But i also know root brings good things for my phone..
Now guys i ask you all. Please help me making my decision and can you also tell me full details for rooting like what can i do exactly with this phone, wich advantages i will have wich disadvantages etc.. I am new to XDA and i know there are places info about Root.
But i want information for my phone Self and opinions of users self.
Thanks alot for the people who helps!
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Guys i bought my Xperia S few weeks ago, but i am so :-S about rooting my phone or not. Can you guys please help me what i should do, i know my guarentee goes if i root. But i also know root brings good things for my phone..
Now guys i ask you all. Please help me making my decision and can you also tell me full details for rooting like what can i do exactly with this phone, wich advantages i will have wich disadvantages etc.. I am new to XDA and i know there are places info about Root.
But i want information for my phone Self and opinions of users self.
Thanks alot for the people who helps!
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well I'm still not rooted (have more then enough knowledge to do so ) and still happy with my Xperia
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well I'm still not rooted (have more then enough knowledge to do so ) and still happy with my Xperia
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Totally agree, normally I like to get root straight away but with the Xperia S I just feel no need at present.
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Totally depends on what you wanna do with it.
I needed root voor titanium backup and root explorer. If you don't need this then there is really no need.
At the moment I don't see a reason to root. The rom is great and stable. The only reason for rooting I see now is if you want to install/flash a host file to stop all the ads.
There's also a nice framework mod out now with quick toggles in the notification bar. Like there is in cyanogenmod.
I have still not rooted the xps. Will probably do it when some good custom roms are out..
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If you use a rom does that change the phone completely or just a part? Or does it only add something?
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It depends on the Rom. If CM9 or even CM10 reaches the XS then you get a completely different user experience. If you use a custom rom based on the existing XS NXT skin then it still is Sony interface.
I have not yet needed to root yet myself either.
I would wait for ICS before i do any rooting. Only reason i would root is to get rid of bloatware and those annoying ads.
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I would wait for ICS before i do any rooting. Only reason i would root is to get rid of bloatware and those annoying ads.
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Whats ICS explain please..
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Ics = Ice Cream Sandwich aka android latest OS.
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So guys if i root my xperia s now i will upgrade to ics coming month with no problems? And if i upgrade to ics, does root stays or do i have to re-root after system update??
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Root will be gone after update so you have to root again.
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OK I been trying to see if anyone in the US has been updated to ICS through OTA at all or even kids. I hope to hear from anyone who has and thanks in advance.
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No.
No. Search next time.
I did search and found nothing, I would have not posted it if I did find it. Plus I'm posting on the Q and A...
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Mine was ota this morning
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OK I been trying to see if anyone in the US has been updated to ICS through OTA at all or even kids. I hope to hear from anyone who has and thanks in advance.
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I got mine today via kies. Took about an hour. My one concern is this...I have no face unlock option available. Not that I use it as a security tool, just something to play around with. If anyone knows why face unlock is not available, please explain
I'm having problems with this too man.
Ok i got mines as well was just wondering i know many are having issues trying to download it so far everyone i spoke to has been able to update using kies
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I got mine today via kies. Took about an hour. My one concern is this...I have no face unlock option available. Not that I use it as a security tool, just something to play around with. If anyone knows why face unlock is not available, please explain
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Face camera is working should be under the flash button to the top left
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I installed a british ROM instead of waiting for OTA in US and rooted my GT-p7510. Now only hoping for a modded stable kernel for overclocking.
Hey guys, its atrixno4g and i was wondering if their is away to rom the atrix running 2.3.6 with .141. Oh and if someone could tell me about this unlocked-bootloader thing is all about ( is it when the phone is unlocked?) and how to get the clockworkmod recovery i think its called.. I recently got this phone and without doing any research i used a program called RSD Lite and flashed some sbf to downgrade or something and instead bricked my phone- but i fixed it now. So basically can someone just give me a brief summary about all this, i dont want to brick my phone again.
Thanks.
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No search
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It would take more of my own time to explain it all and provide all of the links then it would for you to find out yourself.
Search-lazy much?
Sorry but by asking questions like that you are effectively invalidating and making worthless all the hard work and effort put into writing all those tutorials and explanations in other threads. Not nice.
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Hey guys, its atrixno4g and i was wondering if their is away to rom the atrix running 2.3.6 with .141. Oh and if someone could tell me about this unlocked-bootloader thing is all about ( is it when the phone is unlocked?) and how to get the clockworkmod recovery i think its called.. I recently got this phone and without doing any research i used a program called RSD Lite and flashed some sbf to downgrade or something and instead bricked my phone- but i fixed it now. So basically can someone just give me a brief summary about all this, i dont want to brick my phone again.
Thanks.
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I rooted and unlocked my bootloader a few hours ago using the automatic bootloader unlocker tool
But like everyone said you should search because all of this is included in the tutorial here just choose the option 3 for the AT&T version and continue
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Alright i will but what i want to know is how to get clockworkmod on it, a lot of the posts that i been looking at have links that are either outdated or arent their anymore
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Alright i will but what i want to know is how to get clockworkmod on it, a lot of the posts that i been looking at have links that are either outdated or arent their anymore
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Yeah, they are outdated. Like the bootloader thread, its outdated, but its still the way to do it. Theres no newer way. After that, root it. After you root it just install cwm from the market don't follow any threads on it.
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Alright i will but what i want to know is how to get clockworkmod on it, a lot of the posts that i been looking at have links that are either outdated or arent their anymore
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Like everyone has said you gotta search. A sign you haven't even looked in those threads is the fact you said they're outdated even though they have responses that are very recent, indicating people with your version and firmware might be commenting. It's a lot of reading and it should be because if you mess it up you could brick your phone. Read everything you can and then read it again. I can guarantee you can unlock, get clockworkmod working, and flash a ROM onto your phone (my guarantee is limited to the US AT&T atrix)
Thanx for everything guys- now i root first or unlock bootloader?
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I see you're still not too good at searching the forum...
How about you just follow this guide?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
So i have a LWW (WT19i), I recently rooted it and flashed it.
I installed this rom about two weeks ago with CWM
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490166
i currently have my phone rooted and using MIUI, roottoolbox, titaniumbackup and stuff....
The weird thing is that, in the description of the ROM it says that unlocked bootloader is required,
but it was working perfectly with my locked bootloader, until yesterday.
The phone started crashing and freezing out of nowhere, apparently it had something to do with overclocking it
because I disabeled the overclocking and it worked a bit faster but just... not like it was working a week ago
it freezes sometimes, google chrome takes like two eternitys to load.
maybe it is because of the bootloader thingy??? i don't know...
and why did it work in the first place?!?!
does it mean CM works also?
so i guess the only thing i have to do is get a full wipe and install the ROM again? or maybe some other ROM
i really want to install CM9 it seems really interesting, but.... freaking bootloader....
So i'm kind of lost... i'm really lost.... apparently i can't use CM9.1 or MIUI because i dont have unlocked bootloader, but they work anyhow?
and i can't unlock it, i really have no idea how to do it. i've read like 158932 different tutorials and they are all different
some tell me i can't do it, it won't ever work and i should drown in my tears for all eternity, and others tell me i have to download freaking eclipse
and start programing in java...
i just get lost with that many incoherence....
I really want to install a nice and comfortable rom so i can rest and use the phone
im just tired of flashing and rooting and reflashing.
....CM9... 10?... looks nice.....
so, are there any sugestions ???? what should i do?
should i just reinstall MIUI what if it gets slow again ?
also... can someone please for the love of Godzilla explain me how can i unlock my bootloader ?? if it is possible
you guys probably get this a lot but sorry for my poor english...
thanks a lot
bye
pupsi1542 said:
So i have a LWW (WT19i), I recently rooted it and flashed it.
I installed this rom about two weeks ago with CWM
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490166
i currently have my phone rooted and using MIUI, roottoolbox, titaniumbackup and stuff....
The weird thing is that, in the description of the ROM it says that unlocked bootloader is required,
but it was working perfectly with my locked bootloader, until yesterday.
The phone started crashing and freezing out of nowhere, apparently it had something to do with overclocking it
because I disabeled the overclocking and it worked a bit faster but just... not like it was working a week ago
it freezes sometimes, google chrome takes like two eternitys to load.
maybe it is because of the bootloader thingy??? i don't know...
and why did it work in the first place?!?!
does it mean CM works also?
so i guess the only thing i have to do is get a full wipe and install the ROM again? or maybe some other ROM
i really want to install CM9 it seems really interesting, but.... freaking bootloader....
So i'm kind of lost... i'm really lost.... apparently i can't use CM9.1 or MIUI because i dont have unlocked bootloader, but they work anyhow?
and i can't unlock it, i really have no idea how to do it. i've read like 158932 different tutorials and they are all different
some tell me i can't do it, it won't ever work and i should drown in my tears for all eternity, and others tell me i have to download freaking eclipse
and start programing in java...
i just get lost with that many incoherence....
I really want to install a nice and comfortable rom so i can rest and use the phone
im just tired of flashing and rooting and reflashing.
....CM9... 10?... looks nice.....
so, are there any sugestions ???? what should i do?
should i just reinstall MIUI what if it gets slow again ?
also... can someone please for the love of Godzilla explain me how can i unlock my bootloader ?? if it is possible
you guys probably get this a lot but sorry for my poor english...
thanks a lot
bye
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First step bro, mark *#*#7378423#*#* in your keypad, go to service info, configuration and if it says bootloader allowed: yes the u can go on!!!
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ir says its locked and not allowed
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ir says its locked and not allowed
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Then u can only unlock it by wotanServer and u will have to pay
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daydu19 said:
Then u can only unlock it by wotanServer and u will have to pay
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really?? how much is it??
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really?? how much is it??
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Here is the info bro: http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/live-with-walkman-wt19/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
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Here is the info bro :
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but isn't debranding diferent than unlocking bootloader???
omg im so confused and i've read like 10 tutorials
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but isn't debranding diferent than unlocking bootloader???
omg im so confused and i've read like 10 tutorials
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Does you phone has Sim lock? ok so u can check this by hiting the *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info/ SIM lock. see the pic? if it has any lock, you can try this it may work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675718 good luck and anything just let us know
From my opinion its impossible to unlock bootloader if its not allowed. If you want the taste of custom rom then change the phone
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well, it was worth asking
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U have paid methods
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Hello.
I know what you are thinking.
Oh no, not another n00b bootloader thread.
Sorry, but sadly it is.
I'm on stock JB 10D MetroPCS MS 769 10d.
I was reading through the Internet, but I'm hard of eyesight and the strain is really starting to stress me. I've never had a phone that seemed harder to unlock(the bootloader). I see many threads and it is really tempting to get a newer rom that will save my battery and all of my troubles.
The only problem is, each tutorial I come across has lead me in a million different directions. Some are dated back from June of this year. I would like an updated method, and of course being the newbie I am, I don't want to try an old method and turn this phone into a paperweight.
I have researched that the T-Mobile ROMs will work on this monstrosity. I know about 2nd init, clockwork mod, have unlocked the bootloader on a tablet. Have been following DROID since Froyo.
I need a sure fire way to do this. I'm sure some of the new guys around here would like a sure fire method.
Let me just brief.
I am familiar with Clockwork mod recovery.
I know basic Terminal Emulator commands.
I run Linux
I know given the right instructions how to Unbrick
My device is currently rooted using the Chinese method, was able to properly install SuperSU and get rid of the Chinese version.
I am aware that the process somehow involves firmware with an inverted screen.
There are so many guides and tools, I've used LG Support tool before, and my final question is...
How the heck do I unlock the bootloader on an MS769 Optimus LG with stock L9 10D firmware?
And yes I've tried the search feature and just got even more confused.
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.lAfter doing some research, I've got everything done up to flashing the 20B firmware this is the point of no return for me. The only thing I haven't done is ADB, but that comes with software mode right before the flash. I'd like to go over this with somebody to see if I have everything set correctly.
Also I need a good copy of the 10D and the European 20B kHz.
... And I'd love to be able to get my paws on the Metro radio... Just in case... For jellybean of course.
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.lAfter doing some research, I've got everything done up to flashing the 20B firmware this is the point of no return for me. The only thing I haven't done is ADB, but that comes with software mode right before the flash. I'd like to go over this with somebody to see if I have everything set correctly.
Also I need a good copy of the 10D and the European 20B kHz.
... And I'd love to be able to get my paws on the Metro radio... Just in case... For jellybean of course.
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I have the radio on my themed lgms769 thread. Visit XDA on a browser.
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If you ask me, I don't think that method with the wonky touchscreen works anymore. I haven't seen any recent success stories.
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LaDY Vengeance said:
If you ask me, I don't think that method with the wonky touchscreen works anymore. I haven't seen any recent success stories.
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If I'm not mistaken, @lwg45714 unlocked one last month.
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I unlocked last week..it works
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I unlocked last week..it works
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Bah!
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Thanks for the replies guys. I need my phone right now because my Internet is off at the house, so I'll be sure to get back here and give it a go when I have WiFI back.
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Unfortunately there is no simple way to unlock the bootloader, I also have the Metro PCS LGMS769 and managed to unlock the bootloader with a little trial and error and as of the time of this post im running PenberRom5.
Keep in mind that no matter how badly you might screw your phone up, as long as you have a pc and an internet connection you can always restore your phone back to factory settings using the LG Support Tool.
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If I'm not mistaken, @lwg45714 unlocked one last month.
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I unlocked mine yesterday. I revised the guide with the things i needed done to make it work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584997
roamingrican said:
I unlocked mine yesterday. I revised the guide with the things i needed done to make it work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584997
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Awesome. Thanks guys. I had trouble with flashing kdz files so I had to go over the tutorials with a fine toothed comb, seems I did not have the small server in the right folder on the root of my C:/ drive. I got 10f flashed, that was my "safe" tester. As long as I can get into software update mode it should be no biggie.
Thanks to you guys as well. Couldn't have asked for better support than on XDA. When I am sure that my internet connection will be reliable, I'll go ahead and follow that guide.
Moving my apps to the SD Card would be really nice. This phone is not very well endowed as far as Internal Storage goes. lol
So yeah to repeat I got KDZ flash working, at least on the "municiple" laptop in the folks house lol. I know what I have to do.
First off, I'm dual booting this old piece of crap laptop I have, it barely runs Windows 7...but it works.