I got the R800x, , and I really want the themes on it, without using an app Is there any way to get the new updates on my Xperia?
Unlock your phone and flash the global generic firmware
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I heard the R800x is hard to root
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Delons said:
I heard the R800x is hard to root
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Its not as easy as other phones, but it can be tricky the first time. After you do it once, you can do it in less than 10 minutes.
:S This is my second root, the first one being an easy LG Vortex
Well, lets not brick it.
I rooted mine it was easy at first. But make sure you double read
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Unlock your phone and flash the global generic firmware
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DO NOT DO THIS FOR THE LOVE OF BAUD!
Flashing the global generic firmware (R800i) onto the CDMA Verizon Xperia Play (R800x) will _BRICK_ your phone.
There are no official updates for the R800x yet. Firmware, OS, or otherwise.
As to ROMs, if you managed to unlock your bootloader, then yeah, you can root it, install other ROMs and do lots of other stuff. Currently there are a few CDMA compatible (R800x) ROMs, including the FreeXperia CM7 variant by Jerpelea and other wonderful devs. There are a few bugs here and there with all of them though at the moment. Once there are proper source pieces released by SE, some matching new firmware comes to the R800x (for the 4.x branch) or something else similar, I imagine many of those bugs will be smoothed out. As it is, trying to dev for the small audience on the R800x, which now has disparate firmware revisions and therefore possibly different kernel module hooks, API, drivers and capabilities... I can imagine it would be a little more than trying. Still they are making a very good effort at it.
Just updated to 2.3.3 today on my R800x. I did lose root and I forgot to relock bootloader but i got it straight with a bit of reading. (RELOCK BOOTLOADER) before accepting update. Now i am unlocked and rerooted now its time to tinker
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A quick question: i have a rooted r800i and a UK generic 2.3.4. I'm planing on unlocking my bootlodaer, but if SE releases an ICS update for my XPlay in the next few months, I wont be able to update via OTA nor PCcompanion.
Then, Will I have to wait for someone to post the official ICS on the forums or use custom ROMs my whole lifetime?
Note than Wotanservers never let me use their updater for free (maybe because i'm from Bosnia...)
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So what? Before SE releases the version in YOUR COUNTRY - you'll get it here. So it's even faster.
Yeah, you have right ^_^
Ciao locked bootlader!
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Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway
Thanks
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But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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Thanks
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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Hi - wifey has an Xperia Arc S (unbranded UK). Its still running gingerbread .... is this right ? Checking for updates says that its on the latest version but I keep hearing that Arc S users are on 4.0.3 and even 4.0.4.
She is on 1254-1957.
She wont let me flash any custom ROMs
Don't know way
But you can use flashtool to flash stock rom too
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Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
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Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Flashtool is an software mainly made for the xperia x10 but works (i think) on all xperia 2011 devices. Makes my life much easier
You can read about it here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
It's made by two guys from xda.
Also, if you need any help using it i will help you to get started
Hey everyone,
i have a rooted xperia play r800i and i was wondering if there are some intructions on how to install ics on my phone with a locked bootloader?
thanks if you respond!!!
Short answer: you can't flash ICS with the bootloader locked.
Workaround: however some people say you can use the ICS rom of a Xperia Neo L because is basicly a Xperia Play without the gamepad, but with its rom the touchpads and the camera of the Xperia Play don't work.
You probably won't be able to get ICS on a locked bootoader (except maybe Neo L), because it requires a different kernel. To get a different kernel, you'll have to unlock your bootloader, but seeing as you have a R800i, it shouldn't be too difficult.
Just unlock your bootloader.
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Just unlock your bootloader.
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i fergot to mention that it camed stock with r800at since i did get it at an at&t store but i just flashe a r8001 rome over it so thats why the curretn model is r800i but if theres a free way to unlock r800at plaese do tell. thanks
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i fergot to mention that it camed stock with r800at since i did get it at an at&t store but i just flashe a r8001 rome over it so thats why the curretn model is r800i but if theres a free way to unlock r800at plaese do tell. thanks
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Nope.
Just nope.
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Hey friends ive been searching all over the internet for weeks and months looking for roms to put on my r800x i have lockex bootloader and my test points dont register so i dont think it can be unlocked. Any how i have installed experianceIT ROM, COLA, GBTWEAKED and now currently have Darkforest 3.0.5 with a 2.3.3 stock firmware and locked bootloader. I have seen alot if gsm not many cdma unless im missing more roms i think ive ran them all any ideas guys?
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I'll new releasing a nandroid of my 2.3.3 stock with bloatware removed and touch wiz and Ics themed its really smooth too. I have screenshots in the q&a section
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Hey friends ive been searching all over the internet for weeks and months looking for roms to put on my r800x i have lockex bootloader and my test points dont register so i dont think it can be unlocked. Any how i have installed experianceIT ROM, COLA, GBTWEAKED and now currently have Darkforest 3.0.5 with a 2.3.3 stock firmware and locked bootloader. I have seen alot if gsm not many cdma unless im missing more roms i think ive ran them all any ideas guys?
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You pretty much nailed all the r800x locked bootloader roms.
I waz afraid of that
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Can you send me the link for dark forest?
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Hmm - I have a xperia play on the way with a bad esn, been trying to figure out the best rom for gaming without unlocking. I do not care about the launcher or even phone functionality.
I bought this solely to emulate old school consoles on the go -what rom would you experienced guys suggest?
Looking for no bloat and no frills and any version (gb, ICS etc) would be fine.
Planning on removing phone and messaging apps.
Thanks guys
Edit - as mentioned above it has a bad esn from Cellcom - so it's CDMA -stock - not sure if I could flash gsm stuff too because I do not need any phone / data fxn just wifi. Thanks again
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If your on the r800x just stay on stock and look for a bloatware remover there are a bunch on xda and flash it and bam
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