Ok i know that ics 4.0 will some day come out for the xperia play cdma but i wonting to get my bootloader unlocked do you think i need to wait for the cdma ics to come out or get my bootloader unlocked because i dont think i can update to the new ics when it comes out for cdma and keep my bootloader unlocked or do you think i just need to unlock it and wait for a custum ics rom for cdma i was just thinking i need to ask befor i unlock my bootloader next week
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Ok i know that ics 4.0 will some day come out for the xperia play cdma but i wonting to get my bootloader unlocked do you think i need to wait for the cdma ics to come out or get my bootloader unlocked because i dont think i can update to the new ics when it comes out for cdma and keep my bootloader unlocked or do you think i just need to unlock it and wait for a custum ics rom for cdma i was just thinking i need to ask befor i unlock my bootloader next week
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I want know to fix it too..
I do not understand what you just said
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I cant really understand what you are meaning exactly.
what i think you mean is, that you want to unlock your bootloader but you are afraid that you cant update to the official ICS release afterwards, am i right?
as far as i know, unlocking your bootloader does not prevent you from getting the official releases to work on your phone. besides there is always the possibility to flash any firmware using flashtool.
Unlocking via bootloader stops you from updating OTA I believe, while the test point unlock allows OTA updates. The ICS rom likely won't be OTA anyway
From Sony's website.
Also, if you unlock the boot loader, you will not be able to download and install the final Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for Xperia™ phones. For additional information on limitations and warranty, please see our Unlock boot loader service page.
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maccboy2010 said:
From Sony's website.
Also, if you unlock the boot loader, you will not be able to download and install the final Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for Xperia™ phones. For additional information on limitations and warranty, please see our Unlock boot loader service page.
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i can not unlock my bootloader with that page and as for every one asking i was asking will i get the ics os faster if i unlock my bootloader or do you think i dont need it unlocked i will have the money to unlock it the 27th and will get it done a few days later but if every one thinks i need to wait till the ofw of the ics rom comes out?
surely there will be a FTF file of ICS released so we can just use that with flashtool?
When the final version of official sony ics is released, do we need an unlocked bootloader xperia? Or do we just wait for the ota so that this way we dont have to unlock the bootloader
Montague said:
When the final version of official sony ics is released, do we need an unlocked bootloader xperia? Or do we just wait for the ota so that this way we dont have to unlock the bootloader
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u can flash official FTF files that are signed by sony even with a locked bootloader.
What are all the best improvements of ICS over 2.3.3. on Xperia Play?
thanks in advance
0mega007 said:
What are all the best improvements of ICS over 2.3.3. on Xperia Play?
thanks in advance
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probably best to start your own q&a thread for this question.
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probably best to start your own q&a thread for this question.
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Will do thanks
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Hi there,
Is there a way to root the xplay?
I had the .42 firmware and rooted it. Then I deleted all the crap apps.
After a update with PC Companion (with phone there was an issue), my root disappeared and I tried to root it again with DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su but it failed.
Is there a possibility to root it with the actual firmware, or only with .42?
And I wait for the ICS update for my play, can I root it then with ICS?
GoldenRazz said:
Hi there,
Is there a way to root the xplay?
I had the .42 firmware and rooted it. Then I deleted all the crap apps.
After a update with PC Companion (with phone there was an issue), my root disappeared and I tried to root it again with DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su but it failed.
Is there a possibility to root it with the actual firmware, or only with .42?
And I wait for the ICS update for my play, can I root it then with ICS?
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If you updated to .62, it's unrootable. The exploit we've been using for root doesn't work on Android 3.0+
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paxChristos said:
If you updated to .62, it's unrootable.
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If u have ur bootloader unlocked it isn't
If you can, flash a custom kernel, such as DooMKerneL, and it will be rooted straight away, and that kernel works on .62 as that is what I am using now
I was also afraid of unlocking my bootloader the first time as I still have a one year warranty one my r800i. However, my dark side is dominant so I unlocked it and then that is when I started modding my Xplay. I almost bricked my phone but thanks to my friend who flashed a new stock rom (hongkong ftf lol). Now, I rarely used my pc hahaha
The .69 Firmware hasn't Android 3.0+
I wait until the update for Andorid 4.0, when it's released, then I maybe unlock my bootloader ~
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The .69 Firmware hasn't Android 3.0+
I wait until the update for Andorid 4.0, when it's released, then I maybe unlock my bootloader ~
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I was answer both your questions in one line, sorry. It should've looked like this:
The .62 firmware and up are patched for the zergRush exploit. So root is unobtainable without an unlocked bootloader.
Also, zergRush does not work on android version 3.0+, so when ICS comes out, you won't be able to root it without an unlocked bootloader.
Pax.
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paxChristos said:
Also, zergRush does not work on android version 3.0+, so when ICS comes out, you won't be able to root it without an unlocked bootloader.
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and there is not other root method for ics? and there wont be one???
Rondock said:
and there is not other root method for ics? and there wont be one???
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Not yet. There have been relatively few major cross-device root exploits and ics is still new and relatively unused, until lots of devices have it, I don't really see a new exploit coming out.
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You are still able to flash back to .42, apply ZergRush and then do the OTA, which won't remove your root.
The only downside doing so is the whole backup process since flashing the old .ftf will remove your userdata.
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Not yet. There have been relatively few major cross-device root exploits and ics is still new and relatively unused, until lots of devices have it, I don't really see a new exploit coming out.
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well that sucks. so nobody will ever update to ics then?
Rondock said:
well that sucks. so nobody will ever update to ics then?
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People with unlocked bootloaders can still easily root ICS though
jacklebott said:
People with unlocked bootloaders can still easily root ICS though
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A good reason to go for it!
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jacklebott said:
People with unlocked bootloaders can still easily root ICS though
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Can you unlock bootloader after update to ics?
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Jordanooo said:
Can you unlock bootloader after update to ics?
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Unlocking the bootloader can happen anytime.
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So i have an Orange Xperia Arc S. I called them, they gave me the network unlock code, i unlocked the phone. But when i go into settings it still says bootloader unlock not allowed.
My question is, can i still root it now that i have unlocked the code so i can use ICS?
thank you
why you want to root? for your info, no need root and unlock bootloader to use ICS rom. but if you wanna try custom rom, you must unlock bootloader to flash the ROM n kernel
i dont want a custom Rom, i just want to install the official ICS .
How can i install that without unlocking the bootloader?
Update through the Sony Companion tool on your PC if the ICS has been release for your area.
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
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thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
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Correct me if im wrong but it is possible to use ics by flashing it using flashtool. Plus,using flashtool doesnt require root or unlock bootloader...
However if u are using an arc and not arc s, it is not recommended to use the ics firmware of arc s coz there is some issue regarding touch screen...
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You could use FLASHTOOL to flash the original ICS for ARC S from sony that's doable.
Look in Dev section for binary post about ics Nordic all info in there.
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Hey guys,
I have a Sony Xperia Pro MK16a and I'm waiting for the ICS update. I'm tired of waiting so I searched it up on Google and I came across a thread in a website that says how you can manually update it with Flashtool and the ICS ftf file. Thing is that the file is named "mk16i_4.1.B.0.431_ready to root.rar" and since I have a mk16a, is it safe if I flash it onto my phone? I have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted. Also, if I can update that way, do I need the the ICS kernel, baseband or anything? Any help is greatly appreciated
That ready to root which website you got it ?
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Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
RamEsRock said:
Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
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He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
RamEsRock said:
Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
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Really ? Could you link me to the thread please...
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I tried researching for the thread but couldn't find it.
I know you can pay someone with the correct Box or Dongle to unlock it with SETool, but there's a DIY thread with the use of S1Tool that I think it's for free.
Just couldn't find the tutorial, sorry.
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He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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The ftf (flashable via flashtool) on my thread includes kernel and baseband. So you do not have to flash them separately.
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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As i know, u will need to unlock bootloader if want to install ics cusrom, but if u wanna try i suggest gin2ics which now developing to gin2jellybean, as i remember, hope it wasnt wrong, u can install it locked bootloader or maybe u can search for any on the developing forum
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Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
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Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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You need to unlock bootloader if you want to flash a real ICS-rom. You can do this on Sony's homepage. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Simply follow the instructions given on Sony's page or search in the development section for unlocking bootloader.
Then you can choose a ICS rom, for example CM9 or this one (but there are much more, simply look in the development section an try some different roms ) and flash it.
Sry my English isn't that good.
Recently picked up my Bell one and noticed it says no.
Anyway around this ? how can i unlock the bootloader?
This is making me reconsider the device and go get the HTC One
may i ask what you need to do with an unlocked bootloader?
Root recovery and rom flashing can still be achieved with a locked bootloader.
sirsmokey said:
may i ask what you need to do with an unlocked bootloader?
Root recovery and rom flashing can still be achieved with a locked bootloader.
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Just seems to be annoying flashing a ROM and then rooting again and etc
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mardos said:
Just seems to be annoying flashing a ROM and then rooting again and etc
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well once cwm or twrp is fixed you can flash roms and not loose root or recovery.
as for why have an unlocked bootloader, well custom kernels.
I thought Sony was offering unlock bootloaders to everyone.
btw, have you tried the unofficial unlock tool?
HackitZ said:
well once cwm or twrp is fixed you can flash roms and not loose root or recovery.
as for why have an unlocked bootloader, well custom kernels.
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Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
fahad233 said:
Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
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99% of the ROMs for the ZL or for that matter almost any phone are for ones with an unlocked boot loader. Can ROMs be made for locked boot loaders as well? Sure they can. But devs have enough bugs and performance enhancements to deal with as it is to worry about locked BLs.
fahad233 said:
Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
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yes you need an unlocked bootloader to use official cm10, but in time you will see versions ported for locked bootloaders.
coilbio said:
I thought Sony was offering unlock bootloaders to everyone.
btw, have you tried the unofficial unlock tool?
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where can I find said tool?
That is rubbish... ignore his advice.
LenAsh said:
That is rubbish... ignore his advice.
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what is rubbish?