So I recently received my R800x play back from insurance after a few months of not having it. I was wondering what I need to do to root it. I rooted my first one by unlocking the bootloader but browsing through the forums it looks like obtaining the code to do so is not possible? Also, I saw something about rooting with a locked bootloader. Does this still allow me to have a custom kernel so I can set the speed of the phone and such? Thanks in advance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859 Make sure you have 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 (If verizon has released it), You can use Superoneclick or Dooms, I used Dooms, no issues, Works fine. (R800i Here)
OK, I'll give it shot. I know in the past the cdma play was a little different than the rest
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Still is. You won't be able to flash a custom kernel.
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****ty, so cm7 is out of the question?
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Is there any way at all to unlock the bootloader? I really want a custom kernel so I can use cm7. I read somewhere about a paid method to do it.
Last I heard, your best bet was to pm that user. I'm sorry, their name escapes me.
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Alejandrissimo. He has a site now, it's in his signature.
OK, thanks!
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If you still have the unlock code, you can probably use it again I believe.
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I have the unlock code but the R800x I have is not the same as the one before. What is the possible damage I could do by using that code? If incorrect would it brick my phone or simply fail to unlock?
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Just curious if it's possible to put in a mod for notification toggles on the Verizon R800x, rooted, but with a locked bootloader running 2.3.3. I've come across a few for 2.3.4, but guessing those wouldn't be compatible.
Thanks for any responses.
I would love this too, but sadly after looking around everywhere, none are compatible with our R800x
I've been working on somthing like this. Expect it in the coming weeks
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Below is a link to a thread that has some available, for the R800x. However if your running 2.3.3 they will not work.... but here is the link to the thread, i finally found it again.....
STATUS BAR WIDGET MOD
If someone knows how to modify them, I am sure they could work on 2.3.3. I however dont know how to do it.
Leraeniesh said:
I've been working on somthing like this. Expect it in the coming weeks
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Thank you It wont require an unlocked bootloader, will it?
Awesome...looking forward to it!
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Cl8rs said:
Thank you It wont require an unlocked bootloader, will it?
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It will be incorporated into GBTweaked ROM. And availible as an update.zip
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It will be incorporated into GBTweaked ROM. And availible as an update.zip
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So it will require an unlocked bootloader? Damn.
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I looked at my brother's phone, the R800AT, and it had the update notification. I clicked it thinking ICS was here for him, and it checked for about ten minutes and said there is no update. Did anyone else get a notification?
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There wont be ics ota updates.
Alright, I was just wondering since the notification popped up.
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Nevermind....
swebosdev said:
There wont be ics ota updates.
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There WILL be. Just not for those with unlocked boot loaders and R800a/at/x users. R800i users must lock the boot loader again before updating.
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DanielEGVi said:
There WILL be. Just not for those with unlocked boot loaders and R800a/at/x users. R800i users must lock the boot loader again before updating.
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I think sony specifically said updates will be through pc companion only.
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My guess is that they're going to change the partition layout substantially and they can't do that OTA.
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There wont be ics ota updates.
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I stand by this
That might not have been ICS, possible 2.3.4. I think?
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mibikin said:
That might not have been ICS, possible 2.3.4. I think?
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I am pretty sure the r800at still doesn't have 2.3.4 sadly.
The notification came up again, and did the same thing. I'm really wondering what this is.
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I had a Samsung captivate before rooted and running cyanogen. I made proper use of the hotspot feature. The ion now has it stock but has to be unlocked by att calling 611. I'm not going to pay $60/m for a low tethering plan and lose my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Does anyone know of a workaround or is this going to be a root required thing?
Gloff
There might be some apps that you can use without rooting to tether like pdanet (haven't tried myself) but to use the built in feature will require rooting and some system changes.
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I thought that might be the case. If I can dig up some modem drivers I should be able to do a dial up connection through Windows.
Wow AT & T really are rubbish. I really annoys me when operators neuter the phone to make a quick pound....
If we can get the LT28i firmware we should be able to use it on our ions and it will allow the built in tethering though it might require changes to the APN. I'm trying to get that firmware from international users.
I have already provided a copy. It is in a thread in QA section of xperia S (back in the day when there was no ion forum) called xperia ion development status
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Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719982
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bolochan said:
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719982
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I asked in the other forum too but is this for the LTE equipped ion or HSPA only version?
Spectre51 said:
I asked in the other forum too but is this for the LTE equipped ion or HSPA only version?
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TTT anyone have an answer?
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TTT anyone have an answer?
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It's lte equipped. Should have looked through the thread before asking.
Any progress on the firmware spectre?
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Any progress on the firmware spectre?
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With regards to what? We can flash the rogers or generic firmware just fine on our AT&T ions. The generic will allow us to use tethering without issue. Not sure on the rogers one.
Waiting for ICS so we can try some if the tricks the xperia s is using to root with a locked bootloader. Still no dice on creating a prerooted system image. But again that only works with an unlocked bootloader.
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Hey guys whats the best custom roms for a locked bootloader, i don't mean ICS roms, just what in your opinion on the best and why ie for gaming etc.
also has there ever been a free way to unlock the bootloader, i've heard some stuff about Omnius for Sony Ericsson, is it possible yet?
I'd say NXT v2 from. Think its v2. Might be 1.2 though lol
You on a carrier branded device?
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NXT 1.2
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I'd say NXT v2 from. Think its v2. Might be 1.2 though lol
You on a carrier branded device?
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Its locked to O2, R800i
nathanmcc said:
Its locked to O2, R800i
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Ah right so you're stuck to the paid unlock.
The NXT rom I mentioned can be flashed with a locked bootloader
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I use nxt 1.2 and im not complaining in the least all id like is a list of what i can safely delete off it and im all good. Hell once i got nxt workin i totally forgot about wantin to unlock my bootloader
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I would use NXT or TrueAncestor, I have used both and they are both great. NXT has a more modern theme, though
What about for us r800x peeps? Ya know, the forgotten cdma users?
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Kasper DG said:
What about for us r800x peeps? Ya know, the forgotten cdma users?
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I would problem say Darkforest rom. I'm running it and i'm not disappointed. I don't even care about unlocking the bootloader anymore
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Does everything work properly? I've read about a lot of roms with something not working. E.g. data, mms, video recording, etc.
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U can try true ancestor or nxt, there is also gin2jellybean too for locked bootloader
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U can try true ancestor or nxt, there is also gin2jellybean too for locked bootloader
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Those are all great, but again, those are GSM, I was asking about CDMA.
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Those are all great, but again, those are GSM, I was asking about CDMA.
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How bout this one? It for unlocked and locked, it also have ics theme
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416470
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Tried that one a few months ago actually. Wasn't bad, except had an issue with my account being swapped for another one on an online game after flashing. Not sure how that happened. After I finally got that fixed with numerous emails to the game developer I flashed my old stock backup.
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Actually i think nxt 1.2 is both cdma and gsm at least for me i get to choose which one id rather use or if it should do it automatically
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I posted on the thread for nxt and they said no go for 800x :-( Guess I get to stay stock until my next phone....
Unless someone can confirm it works for cdma 800x?
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Hey, I broke my Xperia R800x again, beyond repair. I am going to get my Galaxy S4 as my Daily Driver next week, but I won't leave the XPlay. I just want to modify fully my Xperia. So, I will buy a new XPlay, but because I will customize my XPlay this time with ROMs and Kernels, I need to know which is better for the job, a R800a/at or a R800i?
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404-Not Found said:
Hey, I broke my Xperia R800x again, beyond repair. I am going to get my Galaxy S4 as my Daily Driver next week, but I won't leave the XPlay. I just want to modify fully my Xperia. So, I will buy a new XPlay, but because I will customize my XPlay this time with ROMs and Kernels, I need to know which is better for the job, a R800a/at or a R800i?
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Go for R800i because R800a don't have fastboot mode. R800i is most easy to unlock bootloader ( via sony's site method).
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Yea go for the r800i as that's the most developer friendly version out there
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Go for R800i because R800a don't have fastboot mode. R800i is most easy to unlock bootloader ( via sony's site method).
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crazymonkey05 said:
Yea go for the r800i as that's the most developer friendly version out there
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R800a can be boot loader unlocked via Sony just like the R800i, both are the same when it comes to development really. R800a has fast boot mode as well just the same, only difference between r800a and r800i is the r800a had hspa+ capabilities (At&t / Tmobile 4g) I have one of every verison made.
The R800AT will need someone to unlock it, because you cannot on Sony's and after wards the development is just the same as R800i. All of the GSM models can use the same kernels and firmware. (I have tried them all)
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R800a can be boot loader unlocked via Sony just like the R800i, both are the same when it comes to development really. R800a has fast boot mode as well just the same, only difference between r800a and r800i is the r800a had hspa+ capabilities (At&t / Tmobile 4g) I have one of every verison made.
The R800AT will need someone to unlock it, because you cannot on Sony's and after wards the development is just the same as R800i. All of the GSM models can use the same kernels and firmware. (I have tried them all)
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So is the R800i the best, right? I really don't care about carrier since I said I will move to the Galaxy S4 as my daily driver but I just want a XPlay that has best best development?
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So is the R800i the best, right? I really don't care about carrier since I said I will move to the Galaxy S4 as my daily driver but I just want a XPlay that has best best development?
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Yea, anything R800i or R800a will be your best choice. Fastest way to doing whatever you want!
Just go for r800i its better
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Using a r800i and its easy to root, bootloaderunlock, and to flash kernels and custom roms. Ive flashed loads of roms easy so go with r800i, from an experienced user .