Hi, I have unlocked bootloader using official method on SE site and flashed custom kernel to get root privileges on my SK17i (firmware is stock .62...), so if I want to relock bootloader (I think I can manage this ) do I have to flash stock kernel also or it's enough just to have stock rom (with bl locked of course) to be able to update safely when official ICS comes out?
First you must flash stock kernel and then lock you bootloader cause custom kernel can't work with locked bootloaderYou can't update to ICS with custom kernel as far as i know.
ICS will definitely require stock firmware and kernel.
And yes, first install stock kernel, then relock bootloader.
Stock kernel
Someguyfromhell said:
ICS will definitely require stock firmware and kernel.
And yes, first install stock kernel, then relock bootloader.
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Where can i get stock kernel?
spiridon986 said:
Hi, I have unlocked bootloader using official method on SE site and flashed custom kernel to get root privileges on my SK17i (firmware is stock .62...), so if I want to relock bootloader (I think I can manage this ) do I have to flash stock kernel also or it's enough just to have stock rom (with bl locked of course) to be able to update safely when official ICS comes out?
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No need to flash stock kernel separately... Just download stock firmware and flash it.. It includes the stock kernel... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30731936
Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
Have I understood it right? unlocked bootloader + flash prerooted system rom. That should work?
If I want to install custom rom I need custom recovery. I would appreciate if someone could verify this for me, thanks!
twk99 said:
Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
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custom ROMS http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/
and recovery is attached, just unzip and run bat.
Hello
I have a few questions about the hole "thing" cause this is my first android phone and on apple there was just the option jailbreaked or not jailbreaked
My first question is about the bootloader.
since i was reading the thread "[FULL ROOT] Community RootKit! (ASEC vulnerability) {v01} [20140615]" i am asking me why should i unlock my bootloader when im able to get root without doing this?
Is there any special point for wich i need the unlocked bootloader or is it just written for the people who unlocked there bootloader already?
Then to second question is about the sequence.
Am i right when i
1. get root
2. install cwm or twrp
3. install custom rom?
by the way: is there any huge difference between twrp and cwm? because at the table "Kernels" there is the TWRP for the Xperia T2 Ultra and an unofficial version and from CMW is an unofficial version too? Wich should i use?
and my last question is should i wait for version 2 of the RootKit or are there just small differences?
Scarpall said:
Hello
I have a few questions about the hole "thing" cause this is my first android phone and on apple there was just the option jailbreaked or not jailbreaked
My first question is about the bootloader.
since i was reading the thread "[FULL ROOT] Community RootKit! (ASEC vulnerability) {v01} [20140615]" i am asking me why should i unlock my bootloader when im able to get root without doing this?
Is there any special point for wich i need the unlocked bootloader or is it just written for the people who unlocked there bootloader already?
Then to second question is about the sequence.
Am i right when i
1. get root
2. install cwm or twrp
3. install custom rom?
by the way: is there any huge difference between twrp and cwm? because at the table "Kernels" there is the TWRP for the Xperia T2 Ultra and an unofficial version and from CMW is an unofficial version too? Wich should i use?
and my last question is should i wait for version 2 of the RootKit or are there just small differences?
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Bootloader unlock is required to install Custom kernels like DOOMLORDS kernel. In case if you dont want that then no need to unlock BL.
Just follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784757 to get root on Locked Bl and then revert back to .402
manu44 said:
Bootloader unlock is required to install Custom kernels like DOOMLORDS kernel. In case if you dont want that then no need to unlock BL.
Just follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784757 to get root on Locked Bl and then revert back to .402
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hi manu44,
first thank you for the answer.
but it is possible to root and use an custom rom with an locked bootloader or?
is there a away to do it step per step?
i mean first root with rootkit, then later install an custom rom ? or do i need to do it all at one time ?
Scarpall said:
hi manu44,
first thank you for the answer.
but it is possible to root and use an custom rom with an locked bootloader or?
is there a away to do it step per step?
i mean first root with rootkit, then later install an custom rom ? or do i need to do it all at one time ?
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A custom ROM is different from a custom kernel. Some custom ROMs do not require custom kernels (because they use stock kernel), but others do. So it really depends on the custom ROM that you want to use. Instructions and requirements will be posted in the respective ROM thread.
But if you want to use a custom kernel, then you will need to unlock the bootloader first.
And obviously, if you want to flash a custom ROM that needs custom kernel, then you will have to unlock your bootloader first.
Even if you want to flash a custom ROM that does not require a custom kernel, you need to first root the phone with the RootKit. Because flashing custom ROMs is usually done via recovery, and recovery installation requires root.
Hope the above is not too confusing.
hush66 said:
A custom ROM is different from a custom kernel. Some custom ROMs do not require custom kernels (because they use stock kernel), but others do. So it really depends on the custom ROM that you want to use. Instructions and requirements will be posted in the respective ROM thread.
But if you want to use a custom kernel, then you will need to unlock the bootloader first.
And obviously, if you want to flash a custom ROM that needs custom kernel, then you will have to unlock your bootloader first.
Even if you want to flash a custom ROM that does not require a custom kernel, you need to first root the phone with the RootKit. Because flashing custom ROMs is usually done via recovery, and recovery installation requires root.
Hope the above is not too confusing.
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Thank you
So just to be sure.
I Run the toolkit for root
Then i take twrp or cwm
And then i flash a custom Rom wich use stock kernel
And that can i do with a locked bootloader?
What can be different in an other kernel?
Scarpall said:
Thank you
So just to be sure.
I Run the toolkit for root
Then i take twrp or cwm
And then i flash a custom Rom wich use stock kernel
And that can i do with a locked bootloader?
What can be different in an other kernel?
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Yes, run Rootkit, install recovery (TWRP/CWM) and then you can flash custom ROM which uses stock kernel.
Custom kernels allow functions such as overclocking, undervolting, etc.
hush66 said:
Yes, run Rootkit, install recovery (TWRP/CWM) and then you can flash custom ROM which uses stock kernel.
Custom kernels allow functions such as overclocking, undervolting, etc.
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Big thanks to you
Now i know that i can keep my bootloader locked.
Take note that by modifying your device you warrenty is voided and you can posibly brick your device
(brick meaning dead phone) aka brick
For any info aditional info you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411
Later ill update the thread to add better/new info which i forgot
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Scarpall said:
Big thanks to you
Now i know that i can keep my bootloader locked.
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Or you can use the toolkit on .55/.69
Then follow Nuts thread and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784757
this would bring you back to .402 and have recovery installed by default on Locked bootloader
manu44 said:
Or you can use the toolkit on .55/.69
Then follow Nuts thread and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784757
this would bring you back to .402 and have recovery installed by default on Locked bootloader
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then i have 2 new questions
1. How can i downgrade my phone ? just download the fw and use flashtool?
got an iphone till now and there it was a hard work to do it ..
2. is there any difference between locked and uinlocked bootloader? i mean in the point of restoring so that i have my warranty back?
1. There's now an even easier way to root the 402 firmware that does not require you to downgrade first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
But note this post, where you have to change something in the install.bat file for it to work on the Z2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53480221&postcount=81
2. It's a little more work if your bootloader is unlocked and you want to relock it before sending it to the service centre. You need to have your TA backup before doing so. If your bootloader is locked, you just have to remove root via SuperSU before sending it in for service.
Hey,guys...I am new to this android development so still learning about it. I am using xperia m c2005 these days. I have unlocked the bootloader of my device and installed CM 11. I didn't installed any custom recovery before flashing it but i had my TA partion backed up before unlocking bootloader. Now i want to return to stock rom 4.3 jellybean. How should i return to stock rom and relock my bootloader? How to wipe out custom rom in order to install stock rom?
This is my first post please reply me in detail. Thnx
Adil Ahmed said:
Hey,guys...I am new to this android development so still learning about it. I am using xperia m c2005 these days. I have unlocked the bootloader of my device and installed CM 11. I didn't installed any custom recovery before flashing it but i had my TA partion backed up before unlocking bootloader. Now i want to return to stock rom 4.3 jellybean. How should i return to stock rom and relock my bootloader? How to wipe out custom rom in order to install stock rom?
This is my first post please reply me in detail. Thnx
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Hi,
It's easy. First flash stock ftf via flashtool.(Check xperia M device forum for ftf file.)
then restore TA partition and voila..done.
EDIT: flashing ftf will wipe out custom rom so don't worry about it.
Hi,
I am currently using RR rom but want to return to latest stock Rom and also keep the bootloader unlocked? Can any one please help me how to do it? Can I use normal process of flashing custom rom to flash stock rom or it is different?
abhi03 said:
Hi,
I am currently using RR rom but want to return to latest stock Rom and also keep the bootloader unlocked? Can any one please help me how to do it? Can I use normal process of flashing custom rom to flash stock rom or it is different?
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Download latest ROM.zip and use this instructions -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-7t-pro-t3991189