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[Q] Can I overclock with a locked bootloader?

Is it possible for me to Overclock my xperia play with a locked bootloader? It is rooted but the bootloader is locked.
Thank you. It is a simlocked R800A running UK generic android 2.3.4.

Overclocking requires a custom kernel, which in turn requires an unlocked bootloader.

speedyink said:
Overclocking requires a custom kernel, which in turn requires an unlocked bootloader.
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But when I had a Motorola Milestone we had locked bootloaders and we still got overclock.

I was wondering the same thing today after rooting with zergrush. IIRC on my HTC Dream (G1) I could over clock freely after gaining root access.
Is there anything us 'locked bootloaders' can do for overclocking?

The problem with comparing those phones to the PLAY is, those other phones have the recovery separate from the kernel. Since you can't flash the kernel through recovery because it IS the kernel, you have to go a different route and flash the kernel through the bootloader.
Long story short, you can't flash a custom kernel if the kernel is already running

It is doable to OC with a locked bootloader, you'll need some dev to make the OC mudules and then you can move them to the right place on your phone with rootexplorer and enable them with terminal emulater/adb shell. I've made a request thread a long time back cuz i'd rather stay out of unlocking, well wich i ended up doing anyway for other reasons.
I did it this way to start with on my HTC Dsire HD before i got S-off and custom recovery installed.
Thread i started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077471
Regards Dousan...

Modules can be done but its too much work and can be unstable... if there was no unlock option then it was fine... but since it's possible to unlock bootloader better flash custom kernel...
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

DooMLoRD said:
Modules can be done but its too much work and can be unstable... if there was no unlock option then it was fine... but since it's possible to unlock bootloader better flash custom kernel...
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
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Unlocking the bootloader for the R800x can be a pain since it requires that you pay for it to be done. Sony Ericsson & VZW really piss me off that the ability to do so was taken away.

CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Unlocking the bootloader for the R800x can be a pain since it requires that you pay for it to be done. Sony Ericsson & VZW really piss me off that the ability to do so was taken away.
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I think VZ is to take the full blame for that one. They are the ones who wants to mess with the phone to begin with? I don't understand the model you have in the states. Different setups for different carriers. Makes no sense to me. One standard like the rest of the world has pretty much and you wouldn't have any problem.

CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Unlocking the bootloader for the R800x can be a pain since it requires that you pay for it to be done. Sony Ericsson & VZW really piss me off that the ability to do so was taken away.
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We also have the same problem here with the r800a in Canada.

speedyink said:
Overclocking requires a custom kernel, which in turn requires an unlocked bootloader.
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Incorrect.
If a module was created it can be implanted into hw_config

Wasn't the point of Android to make phones that people could customize? These cell providers are taking away the true founding image of the Andriod: customization. It's utter bullsh*t in my book. Why does it matter what we do with the phone after we buy it? It's not like these companies are losing any money off of it (or are they...?)

[PRO] Flash Custom Kernel + ROM and O/C

Hi all, im a newbie here, i bought my Xperia PRO a month ago, and rooted it on Android 4, using a great tutorial in this forum and thanks to other members i got it right and rooted it in my 4 first days of use. But, i now want to upgrade to a Custom ROM and use a custom kernel , to get my phone to a new generation.
And my question now is, how can i flash a Custom ROM (i was thinking of CM9 stable when it comes out), and flash a custom Kernel with it (i was thinking of Ultima V1.4) and then keep my old applications, or most of them.
I have CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 installed using X-Parts , and also Titanium Backup Pro . My Bootloader is still locked and i have flashtool and all drivers for my phone installed on my PC.
I would be very thankful to anyone that is able to help me do all these, or if needed, recommend me a better Custom ROM and Kernel, and then explain how i can O/C my phone too, and keep if possible most of my apps.
Also, please tell me if i have to install anything else, or if im missing anything.
Thanks in advance.

Hi mate,
First of all, I take it that you know that you have to unlock your boot loader to install custom kernels and some custom rom's. Like CM9 and 10.
ROM Install Instructions
There are normally instructions that are in the first or second post that explain how to install. If there aren't any, I've copied the instructions from maxio1998, so all credits go to him:
1. Download .zip file and place it on SD card
2. Download and flash kernel you like (or not, if you have locked bootloader)
3. Download WiFi Modules of chosen kernel and place them on sdcard
4. Go to CWM Recovery.
5. Wipe everything! (This means everything but the SD card, or you'll use all you files)
6. Flash zip with ROM
7. Flash zip with WiFi modules
8. In CWM go to "Advance" and fix permissions.
9. Reboot and enjoy [~xDevilCharged~] and PentaPowerful~ Jelly Sandwich!
Link to original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836993
Kernel Install instructions
To keep it simple, heres a program that doomed151 made. It flashes the .img without having to use command prompt: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551073
Right, onto keeping your apps. As you need to wipe everything to install a new ROM, you can't keep your apps without backing them up. Titanium backup is the best option, and you've bought it, even better :victory: The wipe will not delete the backups from the SD Card so just place them somewhere on there.
You can use any overclocking app from the market as long as you let it use superuser or supersu. Don't recommend passing 1.3, it gets very hot and the cpu will burn out quicker. (Yeah, I know i've overclocked mine to 1.5, but it gets very hot and runs out of battery quickly)
As you've already got CWM installed, you'd be better doing a full nandroid backup, just in case you decide to revert back to stock, you have all your apps installed
Unfortunately, I'm using the arc, so I can't recommend any kernels or ROM's to you. Sorry.
If I've missed anything you need to know, just let me know. I'll try to help

Awesome! Thank you very much my friend, very detailed and nice guide. I'll wait for CM9 stable to be released for my phone an then ill try it out.
Thanks again.
Also, I've searched enough, to believe that cyanogen mods, are the best and most recommended custom ROMs, about the kernel, I aint so sure but ill see what other user's might say.
Sent from my MK16i using xda premium

we got nothing recommended custom kernel for xperia pro cyanogen rom as custom kernel for cyanogen made by FXP already stable.
recommended custom kernel for GB and ICS stock or stock based rom > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24867340#post24867340

If i remember right, CM9.1 (stable) has not yet been released for iyokan (MK16i). So that means i have to wait. Also, i can flash a ROM and use a kernel other than the ROM's default one, right? (i want CM9.1 with Ultima V1.4 Kernel)
And one more thing, i have moved all apps to the SD, what will happen to the files there? Will they remain?

DeejayTelis said:
If i remember right, CM9.1 (stable) has not yet been released for iyokan (MK16i). So that means i have to wait. Also, i can flash a ROM and use a kernel other than the ROM's default one, right? (i want CM9.1 with Ultima V1.4 Kernel)
And one more thing, i have moved all apps to the SD, what will happen to the files there? Will they remain?
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I think that you have to use the cm kernel (fxp kernel). Could be wrong though, not really looked into it.
Any apps that you have installed on your phone will be deleted. You have to back them up and then restore them. It doesn't matter where they are installed
Sent from my Xperia Arc

so, how can i be sure if it is possible to flash CM9 with Ultima Kernel?
Also, do i have to do anything with google apps? And flash another baseband or something like it?
And last but not least, i have installed CWM using X-Parts, will this affect anything?

DeejayTelis said:
so, how can i be sure if it is possible to flash CM9 with Ultima Kernel?
Also, do i have to do anything with google apps? And flash another baseband or something like it?
And last but not least, i have installed CWM using X-Parts, will this affect anything?
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Sorry for late reply, just look up the thread again.
Best thing you could do is ask a question the Ultima Kernel thread and hope you get a response. But I think that it will be for stock only, (I think they need different things in them....) but im not a dev, I don't have the patience..... :laugh:
You might have to flash google apps. Just use CWM in the custom kernel you choose. They will be a link in the bottom of the first post to the google apps download.
No need to flash another baseband or owt like that. When you flash the full zip of CM9 in CWM it will add and edit everything you need.
CWM from X-Parts will not have any effect on anything after you flash a different kernel. It will disappear like it was never there.
Hope I'm able to help again Need anything else, just post again, I will pick it up

Good work Jon565G

Not just good, excellent work!
I did it, and flahsed the kernel and all that stuff, now i reinstalled all my apps , and O/Ced at 1.2Ghz , and everything is nice.
But, working on android stuff, makes you want more and more, and as you learn better, that makes you want even more, and now i want to mod another phone.!
I've learned a lot from your help and the help of other members of this forum, and i think i am now ready to "mod" more phone, just for fun.
I already managed to flash an x10 mini with miniCM7 and flash a nAa Kernel, and also flash another x10 mini pro with miniCM7, and probably today ill mod another friend's x10 mini. And later two x8.
Learning, is great, thank you all.
EDIT: I also found out that everything you need is Flashtool, its the best tool out there, it flashes, it installs Busybox, recoveries, it unlocks bootloaders, it roots, it flashes kernels, everything. .Ok you might also need s1tool to check about the semc lock and if you unlocked the bootloader.

ashikonxda said:
Good work Jon565G
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Thank You. I do try to help when I can
DeejayTelis said:
Not just good, excellent work!
I did it, and flahsed the kernel and all that stuff, now i reinstalled all my apps , and O/Ced at 1.2Ghz , and everything is nice.
But, working on android stuff, makes you want more and more, and as you learn better, that makes you want even more, and now i want to mod another phone.!
I've learned a lot from your help and the help of other members of this forum, and i think i am now ready to "mod" more phone, just for fun.
I already managed to flash an x10 mini with miniCM7 and flash a nAa Kernel, and also flash another x10 mini pro with miniCM7, and probably today ill mod another friend's x10 mini. And later two x8.
Learning, is great, thank you all.
EDIT: I also found out that everything you need is Flashtool, its the best tool out there, it flashes, it installs Busybox, recoveries, it unlocks bootloaders, it roots, it flashes kernels, everything. .Ok you might also need s1tool to check about the semc lock and if you unlocked the bootloader.
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Cheers
I know, I'm the same. I'll want to go and buy about 10 different android devices just to have a play around and mod them. It's always nice to play around with 2 android devices (Please come back in stock Nexus 7 )
Anyway... I'm just glad that I was able to help to introduce you to the world of android modding.
Have fun, that's what it's all about :victory:
(I had to use multiple programs, my bootloader could only be unlocked my test point. Was locked to T-Mobile. Best use of flashtool is when you've bricked it and need to get it back to stock )

I hope you get back your Nexus 7 then
Yeah, i unlocked my Bootloader using testpoint method too, so i wouldnt get any bricks with FOTA updates. And, i also used to be into such electronic stuff.
And, you didnt just introduced me into Android Modding World, you made me a fanatic Android Modder
Anyway, thank you once more, and yeah, thats the point, the fun about all these stuff

DeejayTelis said:
......... to check about the semc lock and if you unlocked the bootloader.
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well, from what I've read, in ur Xperia u can simply find out the bootloader status by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* service info> configuration
rooting status
bootloader unlock allow:Yes(if locked)
bootloader unlock:yes(if unlocked)
m havin locked bootloader, so do reply with ur status and confirm this to me and evryone else

ashikonxda said:
well, from what I've read, in ur Xperia u can simply find out the bootloader status by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* service info> configuration
rooting status
bootloader unlock allow:Yes(if locked)
bootloader unlock:yes(if unlocked)
m havin locked bootloader, so do reply with ur status and confirm this to me and evryone else
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I am not sure, but i believe, that either you have locked or unlocked bootlader, it will always say "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes , or No if its not allowed).
I aint sure, because in CM9.1 i dial it, and i cant get to the Service Settings, so i cannot be sure.
And, as i've found out, you can be sure if you have locked or unlocked bootloader, by running S1tool, and pressing "IDENTIFY" , which will tell you to connect your phone in flashmode (phone off, connect USB while pressing back) , and it will give something like "loader version xXXXXXX" , where the capital X , are numbers, and the small x, is either "R" or "r". If it is a small "r" , that means its unlocked, if its a capital "R" its locked.
If you want to unlock your bootloader in the Xperia Pro, just tell me , and im sure i'll help you out, with a detailed tutorial, without having any problems.
Hope i helped.

DeejayTelis said:
ashikonxda said:
well, from what I've read, in ur Xperia u can simply find out the bootloader status by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* service info> configuration
rooting status
bootloader unlock allow:Yes(if locked)
bootloader unlock:yes(if unlocked)
m havin locked bootloader, so do reply with ur status and confirm this to me and evryone else
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I am not sure, but i believe, that either you have locked or unlocked bootlader, it will always say "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes , or No if its not allowed).
I aint sure, because in CM9.1 i dial it, and i cant get to the Service Settings, so i cannot be sure.
And, as i've found out, you can be sure if you have locked or unlocked bootloader, by running S1tool, and pressing "IDENTIFY" , which will tell you to connect your phone in flashmode (phone off, connect USB while pressing back) , and it will give something like "loader version xXXXXXX" , where the capital X , are numbers, and the small x, is either "R" or "r". If it is a small "r" , that means its unlocked, if its a capital "R" its locked.
If you want to unlock your bootloader in the Xperia Pro, just tell me , and im sure i'll help you out, with a detailed tutorial, without having any problems.
Hope i helped.
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I just checked it by myself..
And i hereby confirm that under rooting status, when ur bootloader is locked i says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes and when its unlocked it says Bootloader Unlocked: Yes
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EDIT: just learnt it just means fastboot is enabled..
ll get back soon,,

ashikonxda said:
I just checked it by myself..
And i hereby confirm that under rooting status, when ur bootloader is locked i says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes and when its unlocked it says Bootloader Unlocked: Yes
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EDIT: just learnt it just means fastboot is enabled..
ll get back soon,,
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Great, if you need anything else, ill be happy to assist you.

[Q] In need of guidance :)

Hello, and sorry for bugging everyone, but I have somewhat of a problem. I'll just start from the beggining.
First of all I own a SGS II, so I'm used to flashing roms and kernels custom stuff and all...on that. My girlfriend is the one who owns a Xperia Arc S (LT18a, US version if it's relevant or not). And for the live of me, I can't summon the courage to flash it, the process being somewhat different than the flashing of a S2. That's just idiot proof in my opinion, can't go wrong. I'm seeing all over the place guides and stuff for flashing a Xperia Arc S, and don't really know wich one is good/bad etc. So...the actual questions :
1. Where can I find the stock firmwares for Xperia Arc S ? I was hopping on a website something like sammobile for samsung, where I can find every release etc.
2. She now has 2.3.4 (I think not 100% sure) build 4.0.2.A.0.62 and from what I heard that cannot be rooted, or it involved something like unlocking the bootloader or something like that, safe to say that kinda freaked me out a bit.
3. I'm guessing that this build 62 is like on my samsung, where different stock rom's are differentiated by letters (eg. XXLPG, XWLPQ etc) so, someone please confirm that.
4. Is there any noticeable difference between these gingebread builds, cause if build 62 can't be rooted, I'll downgrade to previous build that can be more easily rooted.
5. I really need a idiot proof guide to flashing this thing. She has no warranty on it and I really don't want to mess it up
6. And last (finally, I know ) some links for safe versions of flashtool (equivalent of odin from what I understand) and firmwares, stuff I need to root it etc.
I apologise for such a long post but this stuff is pretty overwhelming for me. Also I apologise for spelling errors (english is not my first language)

Wow, the things we do for love...
OK, here's a quick run-down of how it works.
Firstly the bootloader thing: -
The bootloader is where the "kernel" sits. If you unlock the bootloader then you can pretty much put anything on the phone.
You can flash a custom kernel, and from there on you can use ClockworkMod recovery the same way you do on your Samsung.
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custom kernels have ClockworkMod recovery built into them since the XPERIA doesn't have a "/recovery" partition for the standard ClockworkMod recovery.
If that didn't make sense then here's a translation "There's no special space for CWM recovery on Sony phones! So custom kernels have CWM recovery built in for easy access."
When one of these kernels starts up the phone there's a point where the hardware buttons light up, and the LED flashes purple. If you press "volume down" at this point then the kernel starts up ClockworkMod recovery instead of booting the phone.
Most roms come with their own kernel that you can use like this. The XPERIA is different to the SGS phone because you can't flash a kernel from the phone itself. You need an unlocked bootloader and fastboot to flash a kernel.
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So unlocking the bootloader is a good idea, but only after you've made a backup of all your stuff off the memory card.
Here's a really good thread that brings together all sorts of pieces of information that you might need to root the phone - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
OK, so that's the unlock thing, and the kernel thing. Once the kernel has CWM recovery built in you can pretty much flash any rom you feel like flashing. There are already some JellyBean roms out that are fast and usable if you're prepared to read up on them and experiment a bit.
Next thing is the "BaseBand". This is the driver for the "cell phone radio". The part of the hardware that's actually responsible for behaving like a phone
Here's a thread where you can get all of the different base-band versions: - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049
Personally I know that base-bands 72 and 77 both work perfectly. Since they are the 2 newest versions you can choose which-ever one you want. The newer basebands give much better signal strength on the phone, and the call quality is really good.
Good luck with the experimenting - hope you enjoy.

Are you looking to upgrade her arc to ics? It is much easier to find the resources if that is the case
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

navras1719 said:
I can't summon the courage to flash it, the process being somewhat different than the flashing of a S2. That's just idiot proof in my opinion, can't go wrong.
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So is flashing on the Arc/S, so long as you can read.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

Thanks for taking the time to answer such a long and frankly, annoying post Seems I got a bit of homework, manny things to read, so...coffee and patience Hope everything will add up nicely

jman2131 said:
Are you looking to upgrade her arc to ics? It is much easier to find the resources if that is the case
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Not really, from what I hear ICS dumbs down the phone sort of speak. Now I really can't say, but I would test it out a bit, as long as I learn how to go back to GB.
Another thing that I'm a bit concerned is that all the stuff I find are for LT18i and my gf's phone is a american model LT18a. Will this be a problem ? Or that's just to differentiate the hardware stuff in them ? I hope flashing a LT18i firmware doesn't screw anything up

navras1719 said:
Not really, from what I hear ICS dumbs down the phone sort of speak. Now I really can't say, but I would test it out a bit, as long as I learn how to go back to GB.
Another thing that I'm a bit concerned is that all the stuff I find are for LT18i and my gf's phone is a american model LT18a. Will this be a problem ? Or that's just to differentiate the hardware stuff in them ? I hope flashing a LT18i firmware doesn't screw anything up
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Yep, the differentiating factor is the hardware. the lt18i and lt18a roms are the same as far as I know. ICS does tend to be more resource heavy especially on the arcs but downgrading back to GB is basically the same method as flashing the ICS, just with another rom.
And also, in response to your first post, you can downgrade to the rootable build of GB, root that, and then flash the build 62 kernel back onto your phone so it's rooted and of the desired build
There's a lot of flashing guides on youtube regarding the arc s. I did a quick search and this one seemed pretty accurate and straight to the point.

Ok I pretty much understood the whole shabang, my last question is about the bootloader, if I unlock it once that's it ? I can flash whatever I want and not need to reunclock it...sort of speak. I read that for warranty reasons it can be relocked but that's not the case for me. Also for flashing a stock rom is it necessary to unlock the bootloader or that's just for rooting ?
Oh and almost forgot...if I understood right...I can downgrade...root...then upgrade to 62 and it will still be rooted ? On my samsung if it'a rooted and I flash abother stock rom...bye bye root, so pretty weird for me. Thank you again, I can't stress enough how helpfull you guys were.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

unlocking the bootloader allows a whole lot more things to be done with the arc, but does make some apps defunct such as track id and music facebook like (which many can do without). flashing and/or rooting a stock rom doesn't need an unlocked bootloader because it's stock and yep, you can downgrade/upgrade, root, and then go back to what build you want by flashing a kernel only

jman2131 said:
unlocking the bootloader allows a whole lot more things to be done with the arc, but does make some apps defunct such as track id and music facebook like (which many can do without).
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That only applies if you use the official method to unlock, use SETool and you'll retain DRM.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray

XperienceD said:
That only applies if you use the official method to unlock, use SETool and you'll retain DRM.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray
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Thanks for the clarification. I never knew much about bootloaders and all that

XperienceD said:
That only applies if you use the official method to unlock, use SETool and you'll retain DRM.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray
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If you could help me out with a SETool link and a basic set of instructions that would be awsome
LE: From what I've seen there are 2 versions of SETool and one's free the other is not. Can the free version be used to unlock the bootloader or do I have to get the full version ? Or even simpler, is there anyway to unlock it (LT18a) free and without losing DRM ?

XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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So basically from what I read there, no way for free unlock and retain DRM.

navras1719 said:
So basically from what I read there, no way for free unlock and retain DRM.
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Follow the instructions up to the point just before patching and tell me what it says please?

if you unlock the bootloader NEVER UPDATE OVER THE AIR this will brick the phone.
The're 2 ways to unlock bootloader
1 via Sony web site but this only works for non branded phones,
2 is to pay if you use a service with setools this will unlock bootloader and make phone SIM free.
Xda member jinx13 offers this service contract him for more info.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

zolaisugly said:
2 is to pay if you use a service with setools this will unlock bootloader and make phone SIM free.
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If SETool can unlock any handset I'm not sure why the S1Tool wouldn't, has anyone confirmed in the thread it doesn't work for the Arc S?

XperienceD said:
If SETool can unlock any handset I'm not sure why the S1Tool wouldn't, has anyone confirmed in the thread it doesn't work for the Arc S?
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Since my bootloader was opened the setools has been upgraded to setools2 which now covers more phones but not sure which.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

XperienceD said:
Follow the instructions up to the point just before patching and tell me what it says please?
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I'm sorry but what are you refering to ? The process that involves opening the backcover under the battery ?
Some additional info, it's not carrier branded, not sim locked...and using the service code in the dialer says bootloader unlockable : yes
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

Should have had this done already.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray

ROM not showing on CWM...

Alright so here's my problem: I unzipped ColaROM and made it into a folder into recovery. But CWM isn't finding it. It sees the backups I made with the CWM Recovery/Backup menu so it isn't completely broken. I have NOT played with any settings.
I have an R800x, currently UNACTIVATED but it will be activated on Verizon once I figure this all out.
Here's what I've done to the phone:
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install DoomKernel CDMA v2 and it's WiFi module.
3. Installed Xperia NXT Light Edition (THIS IS A GMS ROM. I was merely testing "Install from Zip". It works, but phone isn't activated and I assume it won't work with Verizon.
Does anyone know how to fix this issue or can recommend an extremely light weight (.ZIP) ROM to go with DoomKernel? I don't want flash effects or anything like that, I just want it to be fast so I can load emulators on it and play without hassle.

I always stick to my own heavily debloated and performance enhanced stock Tom.
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
Edit: I made this some time ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828144&nocache=1

ozzmanj1 said:
I always stick to my own heavily debloated and performance enhanced stock Tom.
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
Edit: I made this some time ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828144&nocache=1
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So 2.x would be fine for performance for these emulators? Do i need to root it to have emulators? Also, where can I find them? The wiki's emulator link only has N64 paid emulator left on it. How does once "debloat" the device?

DevGate said:
So 2.x would be fine for performance for these emulators? Do i need to root it to have emulators? Also, where can I find them? The wiki's emulator link only has N64 paid emulator left on it. How does once "debloat" the device?
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To be honest. From a gaming approach GB in the way to go. No doubt about it. And I run the following emulators currently.
Tiger Arcade (NeoGeo, CPS1, CPS2 Emu(
GameBoid (GameBoy Advance Emu)
Gensoid (Sega Genesis)
Mupen64 PLUS AE (Nintendo 64)
NESoid (Nintendo NES)
PCE.emu (Turbograpfx-16 / PC-Engine)
SNESoid (Super Nintendo)
All these emu's run excellent on my phone with the ROM I linked to above. You are welcome to try my ROM, if not no pressue, just thought I would share it in case you decided to

Thanks for the help!
What is exactly is that ROM? I am new to recovery and such and;
A) Don't know how to use it
B) Does it have the bloatware removed from Android or is it just the same as a new Xperia Play with root?

Your going have to do some reading on your own time. Posting a question like that require very brief explanations. Here i posted a thread to answer your noobie questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439474

ColaROM. Made for the R800x, and I used it before I unlocked my bootloader. Super fast, no bloatware, and it looks just so sexy

DubleJayJ said:
ColaROM. Made for the R800x, and I used it before I unlocked my bootloader. Super fast, no bloatware, and it looks just so sexy
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Thanks for the information guys! My only question is to achieve your results, do I need to install a custom kernel as well? Or just the ROM? I don't suppose there is a good quality video guide to it is there?

DevGate said:
Thanks for the information guys! My only question is to achieve your results, do I need to install a custom kernel as well? Or just the ROM? I don't suppose there is a good quality video guide to it is there?
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Stay on Stock Kernel(if you want) and get ColaROM. Battery life, and performance is great.

DubleJayJ said:
Stay on Stock Kernel(if you want) and get ColaROM. Battery life, and performance is great.
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Cola won't let you use the phone as a phone, just as a gamepad. Tried it this morning and there was no Mobile Networks support.

netizenmt said:
Cola won't let you use the phone as a phone, just as a gamepad. Tried it this morning and there was no Mobile Networks support.
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That's not true. I've been using Cola 6 on my R800x with DoomKernel for two months without any connectivity issues. I don't use data, but I do make calls and send texts.
That would be my recommendation for others as well. The only issue I have had with this ROM (and it may not be widespread) is that my dialer does not search my contacts as I dial (for example, I dial area code and I'm not shown all of the contacts with that area code), but I got around that by simply using a different dialer app.
The latest CDMA JB ROMs seem quite nice as well. General performance seems to be much better than ICS ROMs from my experience, but I also experienced more problems and far worse battery life, which is why I've gone back to GB with the Cola ROM for the time being. That was a few weeks ago though, so I'm planning on trying the latest JB ROMs and Kernels again very soon.
... I'll always keep a nandroid backup of my current Cola setup though. It works great. =)

First of all thanks to everyone who has helped me so far. I think I have it down but can someone double check my plan of attack now that I have my phone? This is the order I'd do it, but I don't know if it's correct.
If it matters, I am going to use is...
DooMKernel
Ozzmanj1's ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828144&nocache=1)
What To Do To Get Custom Kernel / ROM
1. Unlock bootloader through Sony
2. Root device using SuperOneClick
3. Download XParts from Store, create backup of stock ROM from here and save it to computer just in case. Do this by pushing volume down at startup.
4. Install ROM by putting file in \clockwork\backup\ and using same menu but to install it.
5. Flash Kernel with Flashtool
The ROM is still up in the air... I want a ROM that doesn't have all the bloatware that I see on the phone now that I have it, or at least doesn't have it running:
-Preinstalled games (no interest in any of them)
-Verizon Stuff (If it is worth removing)

DevGate said:
First of all thanks to everyone who has helped me so far. I think I have it down but can someone double check my plan of attack now that I have my phone? This is the order I'd do it, but I don't know if it's correct.
If it matters, I am going to use is...
DooMKernel
Ozzmanj1's ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828144&nocache=1)
What To Do To Get Custom Kernel / ROM
1. Unlock bootloader through Sony
2. Root device using SuperOneClick
3. Download XParts from Store, create backup of stock ROM from here and save it to computer just in case. Do this by pushing volume down at startup.
4. Install ROM by putting file in \clockwork\backup\ and using same menu but to install it.
5. Flash Kernel with Flashtool
The ROM is still up in the air... I want a ROM that doesn't have all the bloatware that I see on the phone now that I have it, or at least doesn't have it running:
-Preinstalled games (no interest in any of them)
-Verizon Stuff (If it is worth removing)
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If memory serves me right, made that nandroid back in August.But if I remember right it is rooted and debloated. As for stock games I dont remember off hand if those are still in there....

Alright I got thrown a curveball... I can't root my phone. When i check for root status on service menu, I lack the line that says whether I can or not... meaning I can't.

DevGate said:
Alright I got thrown a curveball... I can't root my phone. When i check for root status on service menu, I lack the line that says whether I can or not... meaning I can't.
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Have you tried flashing root.zip in recovery?
See Method 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054504

ozzmanj1 said:
Have you tried flashing root.zip in recovery?
See Method 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054504
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I should be more specific. I am trying to unlock my bootloader on my slow windows machines (I am on a Linux Machine typing this). I thought I couldn't because Sony's website says if I am missing that line I can't unlock the bootloader. Waiting to download JDK and Android SDK to try to unlock bootloader.

DevGate said:
I should be more specific. I am trying to unlock my bootloader on my slow windows machines (I am on a Linux Machine typing this). I thought I couldn't because Sony's website says if I am missing that line I can't unlock the bootloader. Waiting to download JDK and Android SDK to try to unlock bootloader.
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If you download the unlock tool from Wotan Server:
http://static.wotanserver.com/downloads/X_Unlock_Tool_Setup_Wotan.exe
And install it will install the fastboot drivers and files. Then all you will need to do is go into fastboot mode (power off hold back button and plug in your usb cable, to enter fastboot mode)
Then you can boot into the temporary recovery listed in Method 2 via the fastboot command:
fastboot boot recovery.img

See below.

DevGate said:
I should be more specific. I am trying to unlock my bootloader on my slow windows machines (I am on a Linux Machine typing this). I thought I couldn't because Sony's website says if I am missing that line I can't unlock the bootloader. Waiting to download JDK and Android SDK to try to unlock bootloader.
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When I unlocked my bootloader using the same method I lacked any lines stating whether or not my bootloader was unlocked. I remember reading somewhere that Verizon hid these lines in their r800x's. Also, why are you trying to install flashtool? Are you trying to downgrade your phone?
The SuperOneClick root method only works if your phone's on 2.3.3, if it updated to 2.3.4 then you would have to use flashtool to downgrade. 2.3.4.

Okay I have finally managed to flash DoomKernel... I used a guide off a different site that explained it a bit better and all in one place.
*Edit* And internet was the issue... have Xparts, installed CWM... but I made the folders like ColaROM says too but it isn't showing up in CWM Recovery menu. Thoughts?

Pre rooted JB rom and remove bloatware? Recommend me a rom?

Hey!
I've had my Xperia S a year and a bit and i've flashed various roms with flashtools to get it rooted. Never tinkered manually and always used official roms just prerooted.
With JB I can't seem to find a prerooted JB rom that I can flash with flashtool. Could someone point me in the right direction or recommend me a rom here that will do that job?
I don't really want to change the Sony JB much, just have it rooted again so I can use titanium backup and restore aswell as remove a lot of the apps that come preinstalled and I can't get rid of, like wisepilot, foursquare, etc. I want things to be my choice
Thanks for your help

david_Vi said:
Hey!
I've had my Xperia S a year and a bit and i've flashed various roms with flashtools to get it rooted. Never tinkered manually and always used official roms just prerooted.
With JB I can't seem to find a prerooted JB rom that I can flash with flashtool. Could someone point me in the right direction or recommend me a rom here that will do that job?
I don't really want to change the Sony JB much, just have it rooted again so I can use titanium backup and restore aswell as remove a lot of the apps that come preinstalled and I can't get rid of, like wisepilot, foursquare, etc. I want things to be my choice
Thanks for your help
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http :// forum. xda-developers . com/ showthread. php?t=2302631

anikesh102 said:
http :// forum. xda-developers . com/ showthread. php?t=2302631
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Thanks but I don't believe I can use that with flashtool. I can't appear to get into recovery mode since updating to JB.

Do you have an unlocked bootloader???
If so, it's easy.
If not, then plan B.
Your answer to the above depends on the procedure to follow.

anikesh102 said:
http :// forum. xda-developers . com/ showthread. php?t=2302631
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Dr Goodvibes said:
Do you have an unlocked bootloader???
If so, it's easy.
If not, then plan B.
Your answer to the above depends on the procedure to follow.
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Not unlocked the bootloader, looked at the idea and saw the instructions and thought i'd mess it up! I've ran Sony's recovery thing on PC companion as my phone was being dodgy and I wanted it reset anyway so i'm on the latest Sony firmare.. Where do I go from here?
Cheers for your help!

david_Vi said:
Thanks but I don't believe I can use that with flashtool. I can't appear to get into recovery mode since updating to JB.
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http :// forum.xda-developers .com/showthread.php?t=2302569

anikesh102 said:
http :// forum.xda-developers .com/showthread.php?t=2302569
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Can I root from this version/guide?
Thanks

Dr Goodvibes said:
Do you have an unlocked bootloader???
If so, it's easy.
If not, then plan B.
Your answer to the above depends on the procedure to follow.
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I guess I need plan B! Thanks for your help.

david_Vi said:
I guess I need plan B! Thanks for your help.
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Ah, Plan B... You're probably not going to like it.
I believe a locked bootloader XPERIA LT26i can only be unlock in ICS and then use DooMLoRDs(or another) pre-rooted official Sony ROM to get to JB using CWM recovery.
I don't have a locked bootloader, so I'm just following a wild path that ended at the following URL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39498268
Have a look at it and do nothing for a while.
You may get better informed information than I'm providing in the next few posts, which could lead to a more effective path to root access on JB.
Good luck with that.
[Update]
P.S.
I see in the thread I referred you to that in the latest few posts attempts are being made to gain root access on JB. So fingers crossed if no other options came up.

Dr Goodvibes said:
Ah, Plan B... You're probably not going to like it.
I believe a locked bootloader XPERIA LT26i can only be unlock in ICS and then use DooMLoRDs(or another) pre-rooted official Sony ROM to get to JB using CWM recovery.
I don't have a locked bootloader, so I'm just following a wild path that ended at the following URL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39498268
Have a look at it and do nothing for a while.
You may get better informed information than I'm providing in the next few posts, which could lead to a more effective path to root access on JB.
Good luck with that.
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Thanks for your help I appreciate your time as i'm having a crappy time with the phone haha.
Before I took at look at your link I flashed my phone a few times and remembered how I had it rooted in ICS. If I can get it rooted this way again, (I have to flash to GB then run a few .bat's and then ICS and another .bat). Is this the same as what you say? I will end up with rooted ICS then can flash the pre rooted Sony JB rom?
Thanks

david_Vi said:
Thanks for your help I appreciate your time as i'm having a crappy time with the phone haha.
Before I took at look at your link I flashed my phone a few times and remembered how I had it rooted in ICS. If I can get it rooted this way again, (I have to flash to GB then run a few .bat's and then ICS and another .bat). Is this the same as what you say? I will end up with rooted ICS then can flash the pre rooted Sony JB rom?
Thanks
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That's my understanding at this time, BUT...
Have a look at the last few post of the thread I refereed you to, as they're attempting to gain root access on JB, which if successful, may prove a faster route. Depend on time taken to get a successful root via JB though.

Ah its all getting complicated.
Would it be easier if I just unlocked my bootloader?

david_Vi said:
Ah its all getting complicated.
Would it be easier if I just unlocked my bootloader?
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Complicated, to many options???? :laugh:
To be honest, I'd not unlock the bootloader at this time.
There is some indication that you'll lose your DRM keys in the TA partition and this is mooted to impact Bravia Engine and maybe something else I think.
There is ways to backup the partition and then restore it at a later date, but to me it sounds a little like it could end in tears.
I unlocked my bootloader ages ago as that's how I roll, and I tend to tinker and install anything that's bright and shiny... which mostly means an unlocked boot loader is required.
If you can just root ICS .55 it'll be quicker than the option I took of rooting .45 and then upgrading the kernel of 55 to retain root.
It all depends on how involved you get with different Kernels and ROMs as to whether you unlock the bootloader.
To be honest, to get a good JB experience, you just need a JB ROM, rooted, bloatware removed, something like SetCPU from Google Play Store to manage battery usage with screen-off profiles and etc and that's basically it. Stamina mode, if installed, is the laypersons option to battery management.
A good Kernel like 'what' @DooMLoRD provides is always going to improve the over-all experience with added features and etc which may be the tipping point to unlock the boot loader, but I'd wait until the need was there.
Sony is to release a new firmware 6.2.B.0.211 soon which may be worth waiting with a locked bootloader for.
You can always disable any unwanted applications in the app manager to better resources.
JB is probably(I have no idea really) the end of the line for official Sony firmware on the XPERIA S (snapdragon S3) and so to go beyond JB 4.1.2 at a later date will more than likely require an unloaded bootloader. That said, you never know.
Just thought I'd throw in a few more options for you.

Thanks for your help
I think I have got it. I rooted ICS and then applied the update.zip. JB is running and Titanium backup tells me i'm rooted! Yeehaw!
So just need to remove bloatware.. Have you got any tips regarding this? I remember trying ti on ICS but broke my phone in the process, I guess I uninstalled things that were needed or something

Dr Goodvibes said:
Complicated, to many options???? :laugh:
To be honest, I'd not unlock the bootloader at this time.
There is some indication that you'll lose your DRM keys in the TA partition and this is mooted to impact Bravia Engine and maybe something else I think.
There is ways to backup the partition and then restore it at a later date, but to me it sounds a little like it could end in tears.
I unlocked my bootloader ages ago as that's how I roll, and I tend to tinker and install anything that's bright and shiny... which mostly means an unlocked boot loader is required.
If you can just root ICS .55 it'll be quicker than the option I took of rooting .45 and then upgrading the kernel of 55 to retain root.
It all depends on how involved you get with different Kernels and ROMs as to whether you unlock the bootloader.
To be honest, to get a good JB experience, you just need a JB ROM, rooted, bloatware removed, something like SetCPU from Google Play Store to manage battery usage with screen-off profiles and etc and that's basically it. Stamina mode, if installed, is the laypersons option to battery management.
A good Kernel like 'what' @DooMLoRD provides is always going to improve the over-all experience with added features and etc which may be the tipping point to unlock the boot loader, but I'd wait until the need was there.
Sony is to release a new firmware 6.2.B.0.211 soon which may be worth waiting with a locked bootloader for.
You can always disable any unwanted applications in the app manager to better resources.
JB is probably(I have no idea really) the end of the line for official Sony firmware on the XPERIA S (snapdragon S3) and so to go beyond JB 4.1.2 at a later date will more than likely require an unloaded bootloader. That said, you never know.
Just thought I'd throw in a few more options for you.
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just one doubt, (sorry, i read the whole post.)
got the idea to root JB, but is it necessary to unlock boot loader for this to work,
because at some point we have to flash the pre-rooted kernel through CWM right? So for that the boot loader
should be unlocked also..????

bluechip850 said:
just one doubt, (sorry, i read the whole post.)
got the idea to root JB, but is it necessary to unlock boot loader for this to work,
because at some point we have to flash the pre-rooted kernel through CWM right? So for that the boot loader
should be unlocked also..????
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Oh right. I have CWM working though, needed it for the rooted JB. I guess I can live with the apps I don't need.. unless I can still get rid of them. Titanium backup lets me uninstall such things but I guess this is dangerous?

david_Vi said:
Oh right. I have CWM working though, needed it for the rooted JB. I guess I can live with the apps I don't need.. unless I can still get rid of them. Titanium backup lets me uninstall such things but I guess this is dangerous?
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Dude, you totally rock.
You are about to install pre-rooted, JB. Do you have your install buddy? :silly:
So, when you get to the following and can tick all the boxes, you're ready to install a pre-rooted JB ROM
[ requirements ]
BOTH LOCKED & UNLOCKED bootloader!
Previously on stock .45/.50/.55 ICS ROM or roms based on that [since baseband of the official JB ROM is same as ICS ] supplied ROM
Any existing recovery!
Then progress to the following URL and install JB ROM
[ROM] Official Sony JB 6.2.B.0.200 ROM Pre-Rooted CWM
You may lose root access directly after the install, but that can easily be restored by flashing DooMLoRDs SuperSU and Busybox zip from flash recovery after the ROM install.
Titanium backup is only dangerous in the wrong hands.
I'd start with apps like WisePilot(if you're not using it) and etc by doing a Titanium backup and then uninstall the app.
You can freeze an app too, as a first stage to later removal.
There are probably lists of safe to remove apps on an XPERIA S as the system apps are not much different to ICS 4.0.4
Just remember, don't get to busy removing system apps, as Sony firmware 6.2.B.0.211 is coming soon and you'll have to start all over again.

david_Vi said:
Thanks for your help I appreciate your time as i'm having a crappy time with the phone haha.
Before I took at look at your link I flashed my phone a few times and remembered how I had it rooted in ICS. If I can get it rooted this way again, (I have to flash to GB then run a few .bat's and then ICS and another .bat). Is this the same as what you say? I will end up with rooted ICS then can flash the pre rooted Sony JB rom?
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flash this kernel http :// forum.xda-developers .com/showthread.php?t=2305591 to get recovery den to root the device
then check at d bottom of the post in the link.... there is a file under How to root device. flash that in recovery...
Edited: sorry it was for unlocked bootloader. Good U got it working.

Dr Goodvibes said:
Dude, you totally rock.
You are about to install pre-rooted, JB. Do you have your install buddy? :silly:
So, when you get to the following and can tick all the boxes, you're ready to install a pre-rooted JB ROM
[ requirements ]
BOTH LOCKED & UNLOCKED bootloader!
Previously on stock .45/.50/.55 ICS ROM or roms based on that [since baseband of the official JB ROM is same as ICS ] supplied ROM
Any existing recovery!
Then progress to the following URL and install JB ROM
[ROM] Official Sony JB 6.2.B.0.200 ROM Pre-Rooted CWM
You may lose root access directly after the install, but that can easily be restored by flashing DooMLoRDs SuperSU and Busybox zip from flash recovery after the ROM install.
Titanium backup is only dangerous in the wrong hands.
I'd start with apps like WisePilot(if you're not using it) and etc by doing a Titanium backup and then uninstall the app.
You can freeze an app too, as a first stage to later removal.
There are probably lists of safe to remove apps on an XPERIA S as the system apps are not much different to ICS 4.0.4
Just remember, don't get to busy removing system apps, as Sony firmware 6.2.B.0.211 is coming soon and you'll have to start all over again.
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I got it all running... Is that rom meant to come with games like Block Breaker and Modern Combat? I can't seem to uninstall them, they don't appear in the titanium backup list.

david_Vi said:
I got it all running... Is that rom meant to come with games like Block Breaker and Modern Combat? I can't seem to uninstall them, they don't appear in the titanium backup list.
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That's true, it's a stub for the game download.
You can use a file manager such as "Root Explorer" or "ES File Manager" with root access enable (i.e r/w access to system partition)
I deleted(cut and paste to /sdcard/appbackup/jb200/app folder) the apk, and it was in either of the following two folders.
/system/etc/product/applications/
/system/etc/customization/applications/
Titanium Backup is probably not looking further than /system/app