I've flashed my arc using some gigbeat tool. Does it mean I've unlocked my boatloader? Also there are options like install though recovery. What it means?
In many themes posts, I've found that reboot option included, what it means?
I saw cyanogen mod for arc. It's awesome and I wanna.get it. I've downloaded stable version for arc from website. What to do next??Please give me link. And can I get all Sony Ericsson features like timescape including widget , music player, facebook inside Xperia etc. Is it worth?
Xperia Arc (rooted)
1.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=anzu
Download last one.
2. read the tutorial here
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
3. timescape including widget , music player, facebook inside Xperia etc.
wont work on cyanogenMOD.
it just work with STOCK ROM, STOCK KERNEL, STOCK LAUNCHER.
electrash said:
1.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=anzu
Download last one.
2. read the tutorial here
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
3. timescape including widget , music player, facebook inside Xperia etc.
wont work on cyanogenMOD.
it just work with STOCK ROM, STOCK KERNEL, STOCK LAUNCHER.
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And about flashing???'
Cm is worth??
Xperia Arc (rooted)
cyanogenMOD is Clean android.
Chouse your self
electrash said:
cyanogenMOD is Clean android.
Chouse your self
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Flashing unlocks boatloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)
Afzal57hhh said:
Flashing unlocks boatloader??
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No. Go here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ for instructions
You can only unlock sim-free phones officially.
zangetsu2188 said:
No. Go here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ for instructions
You can only unlock sim-free phones officially.
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I mean ive flashed my arc. Does it mean I unlocked bootloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)
no you didnt unlock it.
Afzal57hhh said:
I mean ive flashed my arc. Does it mean I unlocked bootloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)
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No. As already stated here
zangetsu2188 said:
No. Go here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ for instructions
You can only unlock sim-free phones officially.
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Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant
shiinix said:
Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant
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to unlock bootloader even if you lose warranty ...yes this is possible for your phone
in fact for certain releases of these phone models :
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia ™ mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman™
Sony Xperia™ S
Sony Xperia™ P
Sony Xperia™ U
Sony Xperia™ sola
to unlock bootloader proceed with the first step at Sony site
you have to flash a stock-based ROM if you do not want to unlock bootloader
this case is the same- you lose warranty
look here for stock-based ROMs
never flash a ROM not made for your phone
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?
shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader? Because i dont want to lose the warranty
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yes you get the point !
I understand your frustration
but there are plans to release an official ICS for this phone check Sony site or by PC Companion
in this case you will never lose warranty and ICS is very good for your... in fact amazing Arc S phone :good:
PS
yes you can flash an unrooted stock-ROM before you send it to service ..
how about if you have a hardware failure ?
Ok... thank you :good:
But arconium (stock-based rom) also recomendeds Unlocked bootloader.
The point why i dont have to root my phone is that i can flash back to an unrooted firmware and then i think the support wont know that i rooted my phone ( i hope so )
shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?
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I like that you really want Cyanogen on your phone
me to I made a custom rom for my phone here
this rom has Cyanogen Launcher just because I like this OS
nope no chance to have Cyangoen without an unlocked bootloader
there are little chances to find one to work without S-off
It's something about base address of the kernel/protected bootloader/encryption something like this.. You have to assume the risks if you want it !
ok ! thank u very much, u helped me alot :good::good::good:
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Yesterday I flashed on my Xperia S GB 6.0.A.3.76 FW. after testing a lot of roms like CM9.1/CM10/KA Xperia/Stock ICS and much more ,I understood that the perfomance with GB FW is the best ever... Everything works like charm ,camera is really great ,especially with "[MOD][CAM]GBXperia S|Video 1080p >20mb Bitrate|720p >15mb Bitrate|>100% Image quality".
Gaming perfomance is so smooth... no lags at all ,GTA VC works and it really great. Also Mobile Bravia Engine is a very huge advantage to me!
Waiting now for the official JB release from Sony ,till then I'm staying with GingerBread FW.
:good:
I thought bravia engine is not working to those who already unlocked bootloader even if you relocked it..yup I agree very smooth when you in gb because I try to reflashed it to recover the drm keys but im failed..music download info is not working also bravia engine..try stock based rom, try xtx7 so smooth also for me it is the best stock based rom and I modify it gx home preferences and tab&grid, all this mod and rom was created by niaboc..see attached
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jemju_xps-user said:
I thought bravia engine is not working to those who already unlocked bootloader even if you relocked it..yup I agree very smooth when you in gb because I try to reflashed it to recover the drm keys but im failed..music download info is not working also bravia engine..try stock based rom, try xtx7 so smooth also for me it is the best stock based rom and I modify it gx home preferences and tab&grid, all this mod and rom was created by niaboc..see attached
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My BL is unlocked and I didn't relocked it. BE works well on GB FW ,but not on ICS. Also tried XTX7 ,but the perfomance was to much sluggish ,games worked on a very low FPS.
One question: If I relock bootloader I can use PCC to update my phone without bricking it right?
brahweiz said:
One question: If I relock bootloader I can use PCC to update my phone without bricking it right?
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Yes.
Can you give me the link to the fw? Xdafileserver doesn't have that fw anymore
brahweiz said:
Can you give me the link to the fw? Xdafileserver doesn't have that fw anymore
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http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/S... (LT26i)/STOCK ROMS/GB/LT26_6.0.A.3.76_TW.zip
I'm looking for .73 Generic Singapore but thanks anyway
I have unlocked bootloader on custom ics rom and my MBE is not working, does relocking bootloader and switching back to gingerbread will make MBE to work again ?
My MBE was working perfectly on ICS before unlocking my phone's bootloader.
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Xocus said:
I have unlocked bootloader on custom ics rom and my MBE is not working, does relocking bootloader and switching back to gingerbread will make MBE to work again ?
My MBE was working perfectly on ICS before unlocking my phone's bootloader.
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It should work. I also had Locked BL with ICS .452 FW and MBE worked great... After unlocking BL ,MBE never worked for me on ICS ,even on .452 FW. Now I'm on GB and unlocked BL.
Never actually tried GB on my S, as soon as I bought it I updated to ICS. I'll give GB a shot and see how it is
Hi, do I install this using recovery? or do I need to use Flash Tool? The one that was posted for the stock GB firmware. Thanks!
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/So....A.3.76_TW.zip
:silly:
jfdsmabalot said:
Hi, do I install this using recovery? or do I need to use Flash Tool? The one that was posted for the stock GB firmware. Thanks!
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/So....A.3.76_TW.zip
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You use flashtool
davidbar93 said:
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/S... (LT26i)/STOCK ROMS/GB/LT26_6.0.A.3.76_TW.zip
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Ok, so I need to download the zip file then extract the ftf file and put it inside the flashtool firmware folders then flash through flash tool. After that I can also use fast boot to flash Doom Kernel for root. Ok, Got it. Thanks!
davidbar93 said:
It should work. I also had Locked BL with ICS .452 FW and MBE worked great... After unlocking BL ,MBE never worked for me on ICS ,even on .452 FW. Now I'm on GB and unlocked BL.
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I successfully downgraded my xperia s and MBE is also working,my bootloader is also unlocked.
What if I relock my bootloader and flashed ICS 6.1.a.2.45, will MBE work?
Xocus said:
I successfully downgraded my xperia s and MBE is also working,my bootloader is also unlocked.
What if I relock my bootloader and flashed ICS 6.1.a.2.45, will MBE work?
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No
I flashed Doomkernel v4, but install zip from SD card wasn't working. Weird. As soon as I selected the option something got broken, I could not select any zip.
neizel said:
No
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or update it OTA?
is there root for 2.3.7? I was thinking of switching back to Gb too before but not sure if it can be rooted thats why im with ICS for now.
tried rooting gingerbread but kept bootlooping, one more try and it looks like it might have to be going back to ICS.
I'm selling my phone so i need to install everything back as it was(official ics 4.0.4 with .587 kernel) because stock rom doesn't have bugs.
I'm currently using Xperia Ultimate HD on advance stock kernel...
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
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1Fawwaz said:
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!
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Read the stickys and watch a video instead.
msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z
1Fawwaz said:
Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z
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It includes everything.... just flash!
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged
blakstar said:
I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged
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I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi
XperienceD said:
I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi
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Yes but then when the buyer connects the phone to a pc, it will prompt him to install pc companion. Then it will prompt him to install ICS. So then, he will have a choice . But if it came with ICS and he didn't like it, it will be harder to downgrade to GB in that case. So better flash the stock GB
msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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and don't forget to wipe all your data
I did everything... All done.. Thank you all guys
I installed this firmware: Official ICS update Arc&Arc-S 4.1.B.0.431
And then relocked bootloader...
But now I have notification: system update available 4.1.B.0.587 , should I update or not? I read somewhere on xda that users were reporting bricked phones after OTA updates... because of unlocked bootloader (they said).. And I don't want that next user to click on it and then have a bricked phone, and I can't just hide the notification... if they do factory rest , the notification will pop up...
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...
1Fawwaz said:
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
tangosierra_ said:
you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Yes I relocked it, is it ok to update it now guys??
I relocked it using this method: [Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
As quoted from this method: "You still can't get DRM back. It's gone from the phone!"...
Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.
XperienceD said:
Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.
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Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually can you give me a link to that firmware? I would be very thankful to you...
1Fawwaz said:
Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually
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I have to wonder sometimes. Click, browse, find. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
I just found these links: http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/flashing/xperia-ftf-firmwares/ :victory: :laugh:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
this other thing: http://uploaded.net/file/gsfx4w60
Do I have to flash them both? if so what is the order?
1Fawwaz said:
I just found these links:
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I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site. I'm unable to help People who continue to demonstrate they're incapable of helping themselves, so you'll have to wait for someone with more patience to help.
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I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site.
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Sorry.. I didn't saw your reply there... I was surfing from phone's browser... Thank you.
1Fawwaz said:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
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Just flash that and report back.
hi i have a xperia play r800x and i see that the trueancestor rom is compatible with my phone and everything works good except the video recording, every time i stop recording it forces closing how i can fix that?
sorry for my english xD
Fiti_99 said:
hi i have a xperia play r800x and i see that the trueancestor rom is compatible with my phone and everything works good except the video recording, every time i stop recording it forces closing how i can fix that?
sorry for my english xD
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what kernel are you using? if you are using stock lupus gb/ics 720 p version you might be using a 420 p setting of recording. it is a known issue
hi i have the stock kernel because my bootloader is not unlocked
sorry for my english xD
Fiti_99 said:
hi i have the stock kernel because my bootloader is not unlocked
sorry for my english xD
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Well since you have a r800x I suggest you unlock your boot loader and flash a new kernel
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™
ok what is the best kernel for r800x and is there any good ics rom?
Fiti_99 said:
ok what is the best kernel for r800x and is there any good ics rom?
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on my personal opinion True Ancestor Rom by Jjkkyu its my daily driver and everything is working fine and battery life is good and i use it together with Lupus ICS_v12
ok that rom you mentioned is compatible with r800x??? how i unlock my bootloader?? and if i unlock my bootloader and i downgrade with flashtool my bootloader is still unlocked??
Fiti_99 said:
ok that rom you mentioned is compatible with r800x??? how i unlock my bootloader?? and if i unlock my bootloader and i downgrade with flashtool my bootloader is still unlocked??
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heres the link for the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210559&page=2
you can also find in the android dev section how to unlock your bootloader
ok but is compatible with r800x, games camera etc and how do i downgrade without relocking my bootloader
edit: i also saw the xdark rom and looks good what rom is the best that it will give full xperia 2011 ics experience with completely funcionality
edit2: ok i have Bootloader unlock allowed missing so how i can unlock my bootloader
sorry for my english
That's not compatible with r800x. Its only for gsm. It'll boot but it wont give you service and if you want camera and game pads you cant install on locked bootloader. Also download an ftf and flash with flashtool to downgrade without unlocking. Check out fma965s guides. They are very helpful and explain how to do everything very well
Sent from my r800x using xda developers app
ok i know, i dont care about service, i only want a ics rom with funcionaly at 100%
with camera and touchpads and how i UNLOCK MY BOOTLOADER WITH Bootloader unlock allowed missing
and i ask of how to downgrade without RELOCKING bootloader, no UNLOCKING
edit: ok i dont care if it is an ics or, jb or gb rom I ONLY WANT A FIX FOR CAMERA ON DIXPERIA 2 OR XPERIA NXT ROM OR TA GB ROM WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER
edit2k i have unlocked my bootloader so can someone please give a tutorial of how to install the xdark ics rom, i have r800x with 2.3.3
Do not install ANY GSM GB roms they are incompatable to the R800x you will get a black screen instead of a home screen. You can only install ics and jb roms. but that requires a unlocked bootloader. If you dont have your bootloader unlocked your stuck with what you have.
chery2k said:
Do not install ANY GSM GB roms they are incompatable to the R800x you will get a black screen instead of a home screen. You can only install ics and jb roms. but that requires a unlocked bootloader. If you dont have your bootloader unlocked your stuck with what you have.
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Actually you can install gsm gb roms and flash xdarkmarios patch right afterwards and it'll boot fine but no service ofcourse
Sent from my R800x using xda app-developers app
yes i flashed several gsm roms with darkmario pathc and all works excpt the video recording in high or youtube high (it works in the other modes)
ok i cant find any fix to video recording or any good roms (due to that all the roms for r800x are themed stock roms and my bootloader is locked) so i will stay in stock rom with my own adds
sorry for my english
I've been trying to buy a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28AT) for use on T-Mobile USA where the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked. So far, all the devices I've looked at all say No.
I know I can still root an LT28AT where the bootloader unlock allowed = No, but I can't install custom ROMs and kernels, right?
But from reading threads here it seems some people can still install custom ROMs and kernels where the answer is No. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
Thanks!
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
With an unlocked bootloader you can use roms that need another kernel, just like miui, cm 10 etc
w3nZ said:
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
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Does that include CyanogenMod ROMs like CM10, CM11 etc?
Also, with a locked bootloader can anyone tell me if I can install any kernels that will overclock?
THANKS!
CyanogenMod Roms need their own kernel, and to flash this kernel, you need an unlocked bootloader.
You cant flash any custom kernel on a locked bootloader.
You must unlocked bootloader before flash another kernel.
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With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
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So what ROMs are stock-based that are available on XDA?
U can actually flash cm 10 on u a locked boot loader... A developer @mrgeez is working on making cm10 rom for locked bootloaders... Some roms work on locked boot loader and some don't... But ideally don't buy a cell with locked bootloader.. Causes to many problems..
Sent from my lt28h running kitkat ??
Hit thanks if I helped.. ??
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parthv21 said:
U can actually flash cm 10 on u a locked boot loader... A developer @mrgeez is working on making cm10 rom ...
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That's not me sadly, you're probably thinking of someone else with a similar name...
Ya... I was talking about @MrGezz...
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mrgeez said:
That's not me sadly, you're probably thinking of someone else with a similar name...
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parthv21 said:
Ya... I was talking about @MrGezz...
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that kinda funny , hahaha, but anyone who own xperia ion that want to test cm10 for LB can found it here
Sorry, @parthv21, your info is inaccurate. See below link:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 for LOCKED bootloaders(For Xperia Ion)
EEngineer said:
Sorry, @parthv21, your info is inaccurate. See below link:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 for LOCKED bootloaders(For Xperia Ion)
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What's inaccurate about it? This is an exception because they managed to get CM10 working with a stock kernel. You can't get any higher versions though because those require an appropriate kernel that isn't stock anymore. There have been a lot of kernel changes between Android 4.1 and 4.2. So on locked bootloader you can install stockbased ROMs (like eXistenZ) and one particular version of CM10. Impossible to flash a custom kernel.
Unlocking the bootloader also has downsides though. Beyond Android 4.0, the Mobile Bravia Engine stops working on an unlocked bootloader. Without that, the colours are a bit more washed out, and the screen already isn't the most vibrant around (the Xperia S screen anyway, but the Xperia Ion screen isn't that different).
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What's inaccurate about it?
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EEngineer said:
I know I can still root an LT28AT where the bootloader unlock allowed = No, but I can't install custom ROMs and kernels, right?
But from reading threads here it seems some people can still install custom ROMs and kernels where the answer is No. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
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Redstarr1 said:
This is an exception because they managed to get CM10 working with a stock kernel. You can't get any higher versions though because those require an appropriate kernel that isn't stock anymore. There have been a lot of kernel changes between Android 4.1 and 4.2. So on locked bootloader you can install stockbased ROMs (like eXistenZ) and one particular version of CM10. Impossible to flash a custom kernel.
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So really a locked bootloader means I can't install any kernels, And I can only install ROMs compatible with my existing stock kernel.
Redstarr1 said:
Unlocking the bootloader also has downsides though. Beyond Android 4.0, the Mobile Bravia Engine stops working on an unlocked bootloader. Without that, the colours are a bit more washed out, and the screen already isn't the most vibrant around (the Xperia S screen anyway, but the Xperia Ion screen isn't that different).
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Good to know!