IM ROOTED BUT CANT SEEM TO GET RECOVERY INSTALLED SOME HELP WOULD BE Appreciated AT&T XPERIA PLAY (800at)
bori1030 said:
IM ROOTED BUT CANT SEEM TO GET RECOVERY INSTALLED SOME HELP WOULD BE Appreciated AT&T XPERIA PLAY (800at)
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is your bootloader unlocked? because if its not you cant.
as bladestonez said, the recovery partition is included in the kernel and the kernel is only flashable via fastboot (which needs the bootloader to be unlocked)
Check out the xperia mini pro section someone there has got cwm to work without unlocking the bootloader!
Edit: I just posted all the stuff to install cwm easily on the phone with a locked bootloader over in the dev section!
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And it works great!
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title says it all. cant i flash a custom kernel without having a unlocked bootloader? kinda broke and cant afford to unlock it lol. i really wanna flash CWM so i can use a rom on it. i have the verizon play btw
mixalot2008 said:
title says it all. cant i flash a custom kernel without having a unlocked bootloader? kinda broke and cant afford to unlock it lol. i really wanna flash CWM so i can use a rom on it. i have the verizon play btw
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Nope.
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If it unlocked to all networks / un branded its free i believe
EDIT didn't realise it was verizon
Swyped from my Xperia Play via Tapatalk
dang thanks guys and theres no free way to unlock it now anymore is there?
mixalot2008 said:
dang thanks guys and theres no free way to unlock it now anymore is there?
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Dude. Head over to the ray forum. Someone there flashed cwm and cm without unlocked bl. Talk to him. He will help
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So I've rooted my R800x using the zergrush method just fine. I haven't unlocked the bootloader because I don't want to lose my warranty. I want to find some CDMA Roms for the R800x, but I can't seem to find any that will work with the stock kernal or with a locked bootloader. I can access recovery mode by using this method:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771
My questions are: 1.Is there a way to flash a CDMA rom to the R800x with a locked bootloader?
2. If it is possible to flash a CDMA rom, is it possible to do it using this recovery method?
Thanks in advance for any help
atv135 said:
So I've rooted my R800x using the zergrush method just fine. I haven't unlocked the bootloader because I don't want to lose my warranty. I want to find some CDMA Roms for the R800x, but I can't seem to find any that will work with the stock kernal or with a locked bootloader. I can access recovery mode by using this method:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771
My questions are: 1.Is there a way to flash a CDMA rom to the R800x with a locked bootloader?
2. If it is possible to flash a CDMA rom, is it possible to do it using this recovery method?
Thanks in advance for any help
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Since the only R800x ROMS require a custom kernel, you don't have any options. But it is possible to flash them.
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Leraeniesh said:
Since the only R800x ROMS require a custom kernel, you don't have any options. But it is possible to flash them.
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So to get a custom kernel I would need an unlocked bootloader, Correct?
atv135 said:
So to get a custom kernel I would need an unlocked bootloader, Correct?
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Correct.
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atv135 said:
So I've rooted my R800x using the zergrush method just fine. I haven't unlocked the bootloader because I don't want to lose my warranty. I want to find some CDMA Roms for the R800x, but I can't seem to find any that will work with the stock kernal or with a locked bootloader. I can access recovery mode by using this method:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771
My questions are: 1.Is there a way to flash a CDMA rom to the R800x with a locked bootloader?
2. If it is possible to flash a CDMA rom, is it possible to do it using this recovery method?
Thanks in advance for any help
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Hi, i want know how to unlock the bootloader? please you could tell me the link? i have xperia play r800x and i cant unlock the bootloader... i'll wait you answer thank you!
DerekM1989 said:
Hi, i want know how to unlock the bootloader? please you could tell me the link? i have xperia play r800x and i cant unlock the bootloader... i'll wait you answer thank you!
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I just used SuperOneClick. It's very easy!
Skelutton said:
I just used SuperOneClick. It's very easy!
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That just roots. It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
To the OP, the R800x bootloader can only be unlocked with a paid solution. But there are several ROMs you can try without unlocking the BL. Look at the sticky threads in Questions & Answers for more information.
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Okay, I tried to unlock the bootloader but after that my play didn't boot anymore so I flashed a new firmware. Root acces was no problem but I am not able to install cwm on my phone anymore. I run the script on my pc, there are no errors but I just can't get into the recovery menu. Could this have something to do with my unlocked bootloader? I tried to find out, how to install cwm on unlocked bootloaders, but I did not find something satisfying
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Just download cmw installer from the market and install it that way. No computer necessary.
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i have a question . Im currently in a custom rom and rooted but i want to upgrade to a ICS rom, when i enter the sony site to unlock bootloader i check my status to see if i can unlock it...but it says no. what does it means? do i have to wait or something or should i go on and flash anyway.
jerses said:
i have a question . Im currently in a custom rom and rooted but i want to upgrade to a ICS rom, when i enter the sony site to unlock bootloader i check my status to see if i can unlock it...but it says no. what does it means? do i have to wait or something or should i go on and flash anyway.
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If it say "bootloader unlockable: No" then u cant unlock it. Not by their methods anywy. There are other wys to unlocked ur bootloader.
Jst need to Find It!!!
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Hey guys can anyone tell me how to install cwm in my xperia ion.i recently rooted my jb with locked bootloader.
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Doomlord is working on that to make one for us. Right now there is no way for those who has Locked Bootloader to get CWM (including me). So we just can wait. If u want something to install, maybe u can just copy it straight away to system and change the permission.
ponext said:
Doomlord is working on that to make one for us. Right now there is no way for those who has Locked Bootloader to get CWM (including me). So we just can wait. If u want something to install, maybe u can just copy it straight away to system and change the permission.
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Ok lets see....
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In my case, when i installed CWM @ locked bootloader .55 FW, the CWM didn't work properly. So I suggest you to unlock bootloader & flash doomkernel which is pre loaded with CWM and TWRP.
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avik6123 said:
Hey guys can anyone tell me how to install cwm in my xperia ion.i recently rooted my jb with locked bootloader.
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Pushing the files to the system and changing the permissions is hectic than flashing through recovery. If any error happens it can result in unexpected accidents.
You can unlock the boot loader (u will lose bravia engine) and flash a custom kernel using flash tool.
In the development section you can find some cool kernels with build-in recovery.
If You don't want to unlock , then wait for someone to make a recovery for phones with locked boot loaders.
Hi everyone. I completely apologize for this question as I am absolutely new to Android and to unlocking a phone. I just bought a R800x Verizon Xperia Play for the sole purpose of being able to play emulators. I will not be activating it to use as a phone. I have read as much as I can and am still a little confused in regards to being able to unlock the bootloader and install roms.
If the bootloader message says No, am I not able to unlock it or install roms at all?
If it says yes, can I install any rom, or am I limited to what I saw as Cola and a few others?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone help me out. Or can I keep it locked but install cola?
You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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darkharbinger81 said:
You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
monkstah said:
Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
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Exactly.
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darkharbinger81 said:
Exactly.
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Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
monkstah said:
Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
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Well all roms have root and superuser your clockwork recovery on the other hand is in the kernels and flashtool is a life saver on so.many levels lol I'm trying to reset mine up since.my.computer crashed and.I went.to a lap top running windows xp home as of right now.I.can flash ftfs, my phone isn't being recognizes for fastboot so ya lol I'm on 2.3.3 stock without root it sucks not having root unlocked bootloader and.not.being able to.flash a kernel lol
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