is there any way of over clocking with a locked bootloader? sorry for the idiot question, im not at all new to android but never had a phone with a locked bootloader except HTC wildfire which i managed to unlock. my play is sim locked to orange uk, whats the best method of unlocking my bootloader
I would just download "No-Frills CPU Control" and give it a try, as long as you dont check "apply at boot" you should be safe. I would try a VERY small adjustment so you dont inadvertently damage the CPU or something. If it freezes on you, remove battery, wait a minute, replace battery boot back up. It wont apply the OC cause you didnt check the "apply at boot", so it should start right up like normal.
**Im not 100% sure though, so try at your own risk!!!**
im pretty sure though you have to have unlocked bootloader, as OC, i believe alters the parameters that are set in the kernel, which can not be done with a locked bootloader.
Correct, overclocking can only be done with an unlocked bootloader. You need a kernel which supports OC, and to flash a kernel your bootloader must be unlocked
You can overclock with locked bootloader if you convince a dev to compile overclock modules for stock kernel.
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AndroHero said:
You can overclock with locked bootloader if you convince a dev to compile overclock modules for stock kernel.
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I've just unlocked my play using omnius Tp method no problems. Look into this method for unlocking on a sim locked phone or if you want to keep your drm certificates
UPDATE: use SETool instead its better as ive heard it allows fota updates so you can update without bricking your device
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Hi I have an xperia Play that was locked onto Virgin - I have unlocked it and now want to root it - I have tried everything to get it into fastboot mode - Remove Battery - Replace Battery - Hold Search Key and plug in usb
Nothing
phone just goes to charge mode
any ideas ?
if you need only root don't worry about Fastboot,just do as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045266
you will have your play rooted
keytor69 said:
Hi I have an xperia Play that was locked onto Virgin - I have unlocked it and now want to root it - I have tried everything to get it into fastboot mode - Remove Battery - Replace Battery - Hold Search Key and plug in usb
Nothing
phone just goes to charge mode
any ideas ?
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as the guy above states, if all it is you are looking for is root access, then just root your phone, but if you actually want to unlock your bootloader to make modifications that require a modified bootloader (there's none so far, but will need if you want to run a alternative kernels etc) you will not be able to do it on a *some* branded devices. It doesn't mean you won't be able to do that stuff in the future, but you should only unlock your bootloader if you really need/want to. It does void your warranty and make it pretty difficult to update/recover currently.
*some* -carrier independent
Hi,guys.
I have unlocked my r800at from at&t. And now i want open bootloader on my phone. I want flash otger kernel. Is it possible some way? maybe some testpoints?
zzhenekk said:
Hi,guys.
I have unlocked my r800at from at&t. And now i want open bootloader on my phone. I want flash otger kernel. Is it possible some way? maybe some testpoints?
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Nice bump.
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I need unlock it. so, any ideas?
zzhenekk said:
Hi,guys.
I have unlocked my r800at from at&t. And now i want open bootloader on my phone. I want flash otger kernel. Is it possible some way? maybe some testpoints?
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So you just went to At&t and they unlocked it for you?
Have to pay to get it unlocked. Search the forums about unlocking the bootloader to find the guys on here that do it.
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Alejandrissimo or jinx.
Or buy some Omnius credits and do it yourself
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pax you a mod now?
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mine is an r800at, and i do have my boot loader unlocked by alejandrissimo, but i still cannot get my phone into fastboot mode for my life.. any ideas?
I know that the bootloader of defy is locked. I ve heard that Quarx is going to unlock it in the next version!!! Is it real??
Has anyone unocked the bootloader?????
Bootloaders can be unlocked usually by brute force method..... If the bootloader of defy is unlocked then its great news not only for defy users but for other moto users as it will help break the encryption of other phones.
NAH!!
What you tell is rooting........I m asking about unlocking it permanently...!!!!
nope its about bootloaders only.. Lol if its unlocked its unlocked.
Rooting is just a simple process of granting user access to restricted parts of the software.
A bootloader is different. Its the first thing that starts and it activates the kernel after checking and matching the kernel...like a security pass. Sorry if i am wrong but this is a general idea and i am not wellversed with this knowledge..
How can quarcx unlock the bootloader? What would be the benefit, we have 2ndinit.
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he is not going to unlock the bootloader.
the french gay just found an bug in the bootloader, it doesn't check the signature in some specific condition.
Quarx is going to use it to make the cm7 in the form of sbf.
this action doesn't means he can unlock the bootloader and do everything he wants.
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nope its about bootloaders only.. Lol if its unlocked its unlocked.
Rooting is just a simple process of granting user access to restricted parts of the software.
A bootloader is different. Its the first thing that starts and it activates the kernel after checking and matching the kernel...like a security pass. Sorry if i am wrong but this is a general idea and i am not wellversed with this knowledge..
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You my friend, are 110% correct as to what a bootloader is.
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I have a UK Xperia Play on .42 firmware with CWM recovery and root provided by Zerg Rush.
I've heard that I need .62 to install some of the custom firmwares.
.42 appears to be the latest firmware I can get OTA. I'm not sure the best way to upgrade to .62, do I need to go via .58 or similar.
Does it matter that I have a UK phone?
Is it possible to preserve my settings?
Will I need to re-root at any time?
In the long run I am looking to install DooMKerneL and probably something like Jokawild.
You have to flash the ftf file for your phone
Here is a link to 99% of them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
If you install a new firmwares. Maybe you'll need to root it again..
But since the devs makes the pre-rooted custom ROMs, you don't need to root it anymore
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I don't have an unlocked bootloader. Is this required to install a custom ROM even if I have root?
Is there any disadvantage to unlocking the bootloader?
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I don't have an unlocked bootloader. Is this required to install a custom ROM even if I have root?
Is there any disadvantage to unlocking the bootloader?
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No unlocked bootloader = no custom kernels/ very limited to roms
Only disadvantage is it voids your warranty, but being that you have root, you have no warranty anyway lol
I was in the same position as you. I wanted to get a custom ROM and be able to overclock my phone. After a few annoying errors, I finally got it up and running
Basically, your going to have get your phone into flashmode and then flash the .62.ftf file on your phone. Congratualtions you now have .62FW (although youve lost root).
To get root on .62 FW, your going to have to flash a custom kernel (I did DoomKernel v14). To flash a kernel, your going to have to unlock your bootloader. After unlocking and flashing the kernal, your phone is now rooted.
And plus the positive side Ive heard is that you CANNOT brick your sony eircsson phone. (well you probably could but there is a very very slim chance of that happening).
Thanks.
It seems I can't unlock via the regular Sony way as Unlock Bootloader is set to no.
I think I need S1Tool or something similar (maybe something I have to pay for) to get my bootloader unlocked. I'll check the forums a bit before I ask any questions that haven't been asked before
i did it via omnius and it work great, i just payed 19.76 for one single unlock credit on gsmserver
not sure why people say that root voids warranty.
i have ATT play 4g and it was having hardware issues, so i flashed the stock ATT software back and took it to the store. i got a "new" one in the mail two days ago.
I also sent my rooted xperia play that had the slider broken to CLARO El Salvador and they repaired it (They flashed their ROM again XD)
Now i have unlocked bootloader but who cares i have premium insurance
Any modification to the software voids the warranty..
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I downloaded s1tool and connected the test point to the ground. Everything seems to have worked so I am guessing my bootloader is unlocked. Is there anyway I can verify this, or should I just attempt to install a kernel?
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Update:
I downloaded s1tool and connected the test point to the ground. Everything seems to have worked so I am guessing my bootloader is unlocked. Is there anyway I can verify this, or should I just attempt to install a kernel?
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Try to put the phone in flash mode (green light) if it recognizes it, it's unlocked. I think there is a sequence or symbols/numbers you can do to check it, but idk what that is since im a r800x
To check your unlocked bootloader you need to dial: *#*#7378423#*#* , then go under, Service info > Configuration > Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes/No.
I've got a locked r800at that is rooted and has CWM on it. Is it possible to flash a ROM with a stock kernel to this or is it absolutely necessary to get the bootloader unlocked?
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader myself using the SETool and whatever else needs to be done?
There are some Roms that dont need a custom kernel like Gin2jb, but teyre based on stock 2.3.4. For ICS/GB Roms youll need to unlock your bootloader, because they require a custom kernel to run.
as for unlocking the bootloader goes. is it possible to do oneself? i've read everywhere that people go to other sites and have them do it. i've downloaded the necessary software in case i go that route, but i've also seen that people have done it on their own (maybe?)
I have flashtool on my computer it has a option to unlock bootloader but my computer isnt hooked up to the internet you could try that.
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I guess if you had the tools & the money to buy the credits to unlock it...you could. But if not you'll have to pay to get it unlocked( definitely worth it).
Edit: I realized I forgot that the (a) IS gsm.
R800x-unlocked/AOKP m6
Is it possible for me to Install real ROMs to my Xperia Play R800x CDMA with a locked bootloader? I'm not talking about ROMs like Cola6, i mean stuff like AuroraPlay and stuff(Of course for CDMA). I understand i can't install custom kernels with the Locked bootloader and my bootloader can't be unlocked, so are there any ROMs that are possible to be installed to a CDMA XPlay that doesn't need a custom kernel? I would very much appreciate it! Thanks!
As if now the only actual rom tjat can be installed on a locked bootloader (from xperiance) is darkforest 3.0.5 which is verizon 2.3.3 and why can't you unlock the bootloader I got my code for unlocking from sony copied it and used flashtool to unlock my bootloader
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Flashtool
Try this i wasn't able to test it cause i've a unlocked bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771
I understand that http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions now unlocks the R800x and has for sometime. http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sony-now-allowing-verizon-xperia-play-bootloader-unlock/
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I understand that http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions now unlocks the R800x and has for sometime. http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sony-now-allowing-verizon-xperia-play-bootloader-unlock/
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I can't unlock my bootloader because the *#*#7378423#*#* menu has the option missing meaning it isn't possible. I wish i could because it would be so much better and i don't understand why some of these phones aren't possible and some are.
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I can't unlock my bootloader because the *#*#7378423#*#* menu has the option missing meaning it isn't possible. I wish i could because it would be so much better and i don't understand why some of these phones aren't possible and some are.
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To be honest I never read the instructions on the sony site, I do not know what that menu will tell me if I flash a factory firmware. I do know that my R800x has been unlocked. It will not hurt to ignore step 1 there and follow the rest. If it works you have unlocked your bootloader. If not it only took about 5-15 mnutes.
Slvr99 said:
I can't unlock my bootloader because the *#*#7378423#*#* menu has the option missing meaning it isn't possible. I wish i could because it would be so much better and i don't understand why some of these phones aren't possible and some are.
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Yes you can unlock it, verizin locked that part so we weren't able to think that we ever could inlock the boot loader, sony supports the unlocking if the cdma xperia play, I unlocked mine by gettjng the code to unlock and usinf flashtool while connected to the internet
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