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[Q] Xperia Play Beginners guide?

Hey guys! I'm picking up an Xperia Play in a couple of days and was looking for some general advice about the phone. This will be my first Android device, I've been on WebOS/Garnet for my last two phones. I'm just a little overwhelmed with the options presented by the Play and Android in general. For instance, I'm not sure if I should root my phone or not - what are the advantages?
Any other general guides to Android/the Play would be wonderful if any such guides exist. I'm looking to deck this thing out with every emulator on the market as well as get the PSXperia hack up and running (I've downloaded the program, but can't figure out how to use it).
You can sense my overall noobishness in general, I'm sure. Any advice or tips about this device would be great. I'm really excited about the Play and getting comfortable with Android. Thanks everybody!

kershner25 said:
Hey guys! I'm picking up an Xperia Play in a couple of days and was looking for some general advice about the phone. This will be my first Android device, I've been on WebOS/Garnet for my last two phones. I'm just a little overwhelmed with the options presented by the Play and Android in general. For instance, I'm not sure if I should root my phone or not - what are the advantages?
Any other general guides to Android/the Play would be wonderful if any such guides exist. I'm looking to deck this thing out with every emulator on the market as well as get the PSXperia hack up and running (I've downloaded the program, but can't figure out how to use it).
You can sense my overall noobishness in general, I'm sure. Any advice or tips about this device would be great. I'm really excited about the Play and getting comfortable with Android. Thanks everybody!
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congratz im waiting for mine is the mail right now lol
rooting allows you to have full access to the file system sorta like a administrator
on a windows machine since out the box you cant edit files or remove bloatware without root you cant install certain programs from the market without root
also having root and unlocked bootloader allows you to flash a custom recovery image which will allow you to flash customs roms(a custom version of android dev by a user here on xda or anywhere in general)
yes i highly recommend but if you ever plan on returning the phone to verzion for example you will have to revert it back to stock
and for the program psxperia you need to install the latest version of java from java.com
and if your on a windows machine you double click the psxperiatool.JAR file
and it should run not sure on OSX
in the end you made a good choice on choosing android as mainstream as it became its still a powerful system way better IMO than ios or even webos
since android has so many developers theres gonna be an endless amount of programs
will post new finds myself etc

edokassiah said:
and unlocked bootloader allows you to flash a custom recovery image which will allow you to flash customs roms(a custom version of android dev by a user here on xda or anywhere in general)
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You cannot flash the recovery image directly or you will mess up boot partition, you need to flash a kernel with embedded recovery built in

Thanks for the info. I'm confused about the locked/unlocked bootloaders. How do I know which one I'll have? And how "easy" of a process is rooting the phone if I don't plan to install any custom roms or anything?
Also, how does transferring .apk files from my PC to the device work?

kershner25 said:
Thanks for the info. I'm confused about the locked/unlocked bootloaders. How do I know which one I'll have? And how "easy" of a process is rooting the phone if I don't plan to install any custom roms or anything?
Also, how does transferring .apk files from my PC to the device work?
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If you havent unlocked your bootloader yourself it is locked there are many risks and advantages to unlocking your bootloader, but if you dont intend to flash custom roms there really is no need, just like with root, if you dont know what it is, you probably wont need it
transfering .apk's from your pc is easy, just copy the .apk to your sd card, then use a file manager to find the .apk, tap on it and the installer will pop up , you need to tick unknown sources in settings though

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176367

AndroHero said:
You cannot flash the recovery image directly or you will mess up boot partition, you need to flash a kernel with embedded recovery built in
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hes asking about android in general not aiming specifically at the xperia play

If I root my phone, do I have to switch everything back in order to get updates? All I really want to root my phone for would be to remove bloatware/speed it up a bit, is there a better way than rooting?

There is plenty of tutorials here, I suggest that you read, read, and then......read some more

_terror_ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176367
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Thanks so much for this link, it's seriously going to help me while rooting my phone. This might be a dumb question, but bear with me - better safe than a bricked phone. The guide to rooting in that link says that I need to flash my Play to the .184 Generic UK firmware...am I understanding it correctly that I need flash this firmware onto my American Verizon Play? I want to make sure nothing is going to get screwed up regionally, as I'm going to want to keep getting OTA updates and all that.

Just to share my own experiences since I'm new to the Xperia Play (previously had an Acer Liquid.. crappy hardware but great community of devs.. anyways..)
I'd recommend rooting your phone off the bat - the simple reason is rooting will involve wiping your phone's data, so if you already have a few months of use that means having to restore everything which is tiresome. First thing when my phone arrived was follow the rooting guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
After that however I wouldn't recommend messing around TOO much with custom firmwares and such etc.. get used to the phone as it is and figure out what you like, don't like. if your like me within a few weeks or months you'll want something new - this is when you might want to start looking at messing around with the phone - new home launchers or even a new ROM (if your phone can have it's boot loader unlocked, from what I understand mine can't). The games and Emulators should keep you busy as is
The only customizing I've done to my phone is rooting it with Gingerbreak and using the leaked Sony Launcher.

I realize this is a pretty nooby thing to do that annoys all the veterans, but I consider this to be a fairly crucial piece of information I need before I attempt to root my phone, so I'm just gonna go ahead and bump this thing before it gets lost in the shuffle.
In order to root with a locked bootloader on an American Verizon XPlay, I need to flash to the .184 generic UK firmware, then root, then OTA update, correct?

kershner25 said:
I realize this is a pretty nooby thing to do that annoys all the veterans, but I consider this to be a fairly crucial piece of information I need before I attempt to root my phone, so I'm just gonna go ahead and bump this thing before it gets lost in the shuffle.
In order to root with a locked bootloader on an American Verizon XPlay, I need to flash to the .184 generic UK firmware, then root, then OTA update, correct?
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No. That method will not work on the r800x (verizon xplay) to root yours you will need to see [How-to] R800x Root
Dont worry about annoying people lol . Who cares what others think? Everyone has to start somewhere.
But it would be better with a stickied thread for new users to look @.

So now, instead of the 3 step process linked previously in this thread, I have to unlock the bootloader and do a whole bunch of other stuff? This method is like 100x more complicated. Is there no other way? I don't intend to install any custom roms, I strictly want to root solely for freezing bloatware.

No i dont think so. You would be better asking for help from other r800x owners in that thread.
The exploit gingerbreak uses on 2.3.2 was patched in 2.3.3 (worldwide) and was also patched by verizon before they released the handset on 2.3.2. Up untill the bootloader was unlocked on the r800x rooting was not possible.
Ask in that thread and you should recieve the help/info you are after.

hiya mate right ive rooted and put on custom recovery but now its screwed up my cam , wifi , and the market so be warned im trying to fix this problem as we speak
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im new to this to really but having a play with no cam and no wifi and no market. the market is there but cant dwnload nothing is taking the piss can anyone help me please

Mozza2k11 said:
But it would be better with a stickied thread for new users to look @.
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There is one already stickied in the Q&A section.That it has gone practically unnoticed counters this statement.

kershner25 said:
Thanks so much for this link, it's seriously going to help me while rooting my phone. This might be a dumb question, but bear with me - better safe than a bricked phone. The guide to rooting in that link says that I need to flash my Play to the .184 Generic UK firmware...am I understanding it correctly that I need flash this firmware onto my American Verizon Play? I want to make sure nothing is going to get screwed up regionally, as I'm going to want to keep getting OTA updates and all that.
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Their is not such thing as a bricked phone
always is a way to fix it and usually its as simple as flashing a FTF
or whatever stock rom your device uses takes like 5 minutes tops lol
and logsemans guides will tell you anything you need to know
just use them for refrence
Xperia Play Super Compilation (Q&A Sticky)
and if you head down the path of rooting and stuff
messing with files
you wont be able to get ota updates lol.
it will "brick you"

I recentally made a quick video with tips for android users/beginners if you want to watch it. Thought it would help people. http://youtu.be/Pd5DerUoEcY

[Q]Xperia R800x 2.3.2 Wont root

Edit I found the solution. You need the developer driver from the SE website directly. Couldn't find this info anywhere else.
Link is included below
I have a R800X Verizon
with 2.3.2 Build number 3.0.E.2.89
USB debugging enabled
I tried DooMLoRD V3 and it stops at *daemon started successfully*
I tried SuperOneClick 2.3.1 and it stops at *daemon started successfully*
I tried gingerbreak and it went for over 10 minutes without doing anything just the same "please wait message"
None of the root methods are working
Any advice? or am I doing something wrong here.
When I try to install the drivers with superoneclick nothing happens at all.
Thanks for any help

Hogwarts said:
I have a R800X Verizon
with 2.3.2 Build number 3.0.E.2.89
USB debugging enabled
I tried DooMLoRD V3 and it stops at *daemon started successfully*
I tried SuperOneClick 2.3.1 and it stops at *daemon started successfully*
I tried gingerbreak and it went for over 10 minutes without doing anything just the same "please wait message"
None of the root methods are working
Any advice? or am I doing something wrong here.
When I try to install the drivers with superoneclick nothing happens at all.
Thanks for any help
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When you say you tried DooMLoRD V3, you have an unlocked bootlaoder? Or do you mean the zergRush method?
And why are you still on 2.3.2?

My boot loader is locked. Its a stock Verizon phone
I just bought it brand new never opened from ebay and it had 2.3.2 on it
I decided against updating it because of fear of not being able to root.
I just need root
The doomlord uses zergrush script automated i thought?

Hogwarts said:
My boot loader is locked. Its a stock Verizon phone
I just bought it brand new never opened from ebay and it had 2.3.2 on it
I decided against updating it because of fear of not being able to root.
I just need root
The doomlord uses zergrush script automated i thought?
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Update your phone to 2.3.3, make sure you have the sdk, and then use SuperOneClick again.
Sent from R800x

I have the SDK and everything is updated
however i think the problem is the drivers
where can i get the adb driver for this phone?
I tried using the google drivers and they wont install
and windows search can't find them either
when i do adb.exe reboot
it says device not found
so i'm guessing none of the programs cant see the phone as connected
you got any idea where I could get the driver?

For anyone reading this in the future
you will need these drivers to root your R800X
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/..._neo_arc_acroIS11s_acroSO-02C_USB_drivers.zip

I am in the same situation, I will try it right now and I will post my results.
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It worked!
As simple as:
Install drivers,
Download Superoneclick
Root!
Awesome!
With this we have now root. But what about unlocking the bootloader? I have being reading and some people says is possible and others says is not. Do you know what is the truth(I mean apart from trueinter.net)?
Thank you again

From what I researched and found out through 1 week of reading and writing XDA members, The only way possible costs 25$ because of "unlock codes" that are sold by a third party and the guys on the forum are just charging what they have to pay.
Furthermore....If you have the bootloader unlocked the R800X can't do very much because of incompatibility between the R800i and R800X. I mean to say the R800i has had much more development done for it because of it being "unbranded".
Sadly for us users stuck with verizon S#!T we are left with a crippiled device that nobody wrote custom Roms for
Conclusion: Even if you have a unlocked R800X. none of the roms work properly with it so you are still stuck using the crap of verizon.
Best follow my advice and save yer money. Spend it on a nice case. Root your device (I believe you did already) and get the latest titanium backup PRO
It has a new feature to move / freeze apps from dalvik cache. It would be prudent to do this. My device is free of bloatware 288mb free internal space and only 10 apps in the drawer now. with my games installed and such.

Hogwarts said:
From what I researched and found out through 1 week of reading and writing XDA members, The only way possible costs 25$ because of "unlock codes" that are sold by a third party and the guys on the forum are just charging what they have to pay.
Furthermore....If you have the bootloader unlocked the R800X can't do very much because of incompatibility between the R800i and R800X. I mean to say the R800i has had much more development done for it because of it being "unbranded".
Sadly for us users stuck with verizon S#!T we are left with a crippiled device that nobody wrote custom Roms for
Conclusion: Even if you have a unlocked R800X. none of the roms work properly with it so you are still stuck using the crap of verizon.
Best follow my advice and save yer money. Spend it on a nice case. Root your device (I believe you did already) and get the latest titanium backup PRO
It has a new feature to move / freeze apps from dalvik cache. It would be prudent to do this. My device is free of bloatware 288mb free internal space and only 10 apps in the drawer now. with my games installed and such.
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I'm currently working on a CDMA version of BlendMIUI, along with a ROM based off stock 2.3.3 with the LunarUI theme than CM7 users can enjoy.
Also ICX is planning a CDMA release.
At this moment, CM7 is the best ROM for ALL plays, and is worth the $25 for an unlock.
Sent from R800x

Leraeniesh said:
I'm currently working on a CDMA version of BlendMIUI, along with a ROM based off stock 2.3.3 with the LunarUI theme than CM7 users can enjoy.
Also ICX is planning a CDMA release.
At this moment, CM7 is the best ROM for ALL plays, and is worth the $25 for an unlock.
Sent from R800x
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Sweet man sounds good
Appreciate that

I can confirm this is all correct. I finally got rooted on my R800X by going to shortfuse
SuperOneClick 2.3.2
Used th update driver button. Kept usb debugging off to get the *daemon started successfully* to show.
About 70 lines of log and viola!
I have a R800X on 2.3.3, software ver VERIZON_3.0.1.E.0.88
Boot version 1241-3656 R9A021 (no option to unlockd bootloader).
Working on getting this damn SD card parted so I can move my cache (although I shouldnt complainbecause I have a cache of 108MB and 82 user apps installed)

How to root?

I have a Droid Charge right now and I'm planning on getting a Google Nexus as soon as I have some time to go up to the store to actually get the phone.
But the question I have is, how do I root it? The Verizon LTE version. Because... it simply comes down to this; if I can't root it, I don't want it.

With the manual way. The adb way. Or the fast boot way. I also seen this on Droid-Life yesterday and it seems like one of those quick "one click root" methods. I never tried it so I don't know. Here's the link
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/1...-receives-load-of-new-features/#disqus_thread

I found this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
I'm assuming that that's what I need to root this beast?
Also... do I have to unlock the bootloader? I've never had to unlock a bootloader, the Droid Charge which I have right now didn't have a locked bootloader.

trparky said:
I found this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
I'm assuming that that's what I need to root this beast?
Also... do I have to unlock the bootloader? I've never had to unlock a bootloader, the Droid Charge which I have right now didn't have a locked bootloader.
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You have to unlock the bootloader by setting up ADB after installing the android SDK to your computer. There are a ton of step by step guides for this but it is super easy and requires only one command after the set up is complete "fastboot OEM unlock" then I recommend using the CF-Root method that also has the guide here on XDA. The CF-Root method is also on command and basically just adds root to your stock rom.
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badassirocz said:
You have to unlock the bootloader by setting up ADB after installing the android SDK to your computer. There are a ton of step by step guides for this but it is super easy and requires only one command after the set up is complete "fastboot OEM unlock" then I recommend using the CF-Root method that also has the guide here on XDA. The CF-Root method is also on command and basically just adds root to your stock rom.
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Here is the CF-Root link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396952

So you don't recommend using the method in the forum thread I mentioned?
I already have ADB installed on my computer and have used it multiple times to do shell-related stuff and to push/pull files.

I would use regular ADB command prompts. Download and install the Samsung drivers and go to town. The only thing you may experience is after you install the drives and start ADB command if it hangs on waiting for device you need to go into device manager on you computer and you should see your phone listed with a yellow question mark or exclamation point. You need to select it and manually install the drivers from there. Still a piece a cake and the must fool proof way to go.

trparky said:
So you don't recommend using the method in the forum thread I mentioned?
I already have ADB installed on my computer and have used it multiple times to do shell-related stuff and to push/pull files.
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use the post that you found, if you have driver problems install PDAnet. It will work like a charm, just make sure you read all the way through first then start again from the beginning and do it step by step. Don't need to bother with adb anymore that the rootkit is out, its quick and easy and a great tool if your not comfortable with ADB
Edit: Also not to be a jerk, but you really should just search the development forum instead of cluttering the forums. You found the answer yourself.

I used the GNex Toolkit found on the development forum.
GSM Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
LTE / CDMA Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
Really simple and easy to use. It does it all for you. All you have to do is know what current build your phones running, by going into Settings->About Phone.
Load it up, select build version, hit the Unlock,Root,Recovery option.
I'd recommend you do this immediately, as unlocking the bootloader wipes your phone.

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?

What are my (best) options for root?

Hello,
I recently started using Moto G6 Play, and am wondering now what is the best and easiest option for root. I searched a bit on the forum and found one thread for root that includes unlocking bootloader and is more complicated than some info i have found on google - rooting with KingoRoot without pc (if that's even possible).
Device info: XT1922-3, 3/32gb
Build number: OPPS27.91-177-2
Android 8, latest security patches, available 9 Pie update.
Soo, my question is - Will methdos like KingoRoot work because that will suit just fine for me since i do not want to flash anything extra, but only debloat and optimize stock rom? And i suppose my bootloader is locked because when i power up with volume down + power it says oem_locked so thats another reason for pcless root.
Anyone can help?

petar_markovic said:
Hello,
I recently started using Moto G6 Play, and am wondering now what is the best and easiest option for root. I searched a bit on the forum and found one thread for root that includes unlocking bootloader and is more complicated than some info i have found on google - rooting with KingoRoot without pc (if that's even possible).
Device info: XT1922-3, 3/32gb
Build number: OPPS27.91-177-2
Android 8, latest security patches, available 9 Pie update.
Soo, my question is - Will methdos like KingoRoot work because that will suit just fine for me since i do not want to flash anything extra, but only debloat and optimize stock rom? And i suppose my bootloader is locked because when i power up with volume down + power it says oem_locked so thats another reason for pcless root.
Anyone can help?
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DONT USE KINGO ROOT. For one you have to unlock the bootloader anyway so you can root please just use my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928 to avoid screwing up your phone with any root like KINGO root. You have come on here asking what the preferred method is and over 5,000 people are using my guide lol so my guide is the preferred. You need all that in order to pass play store safety net if you even want be able to download alot of games or if you download the apks the game won't load and KINGO root 100% fails safety net checks to make sure your passing it

ninjakira said:
DONT USE KINGO ROOT. For one you have to unlock the bootloader anyway so you can root please just use my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928 to avoid screwing up your phone with any root like KINGO root. You have come on here asking what the preferred method is and over 5,000 people are using my guide lol so my guide is the preferred. You need all that in order to pass play store safety net if you even wont be able to download alot of games or if you download the apks the game won't load and KINGO root 100% fails safety net checks to make sure your passing it
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Hi, thanks for quick response,
Well yea, i gave up on KingoRoot after some researching that it might not be safest thing to use. But it seemed pretty handy for my situation. And yes i saw your guide and considered it as option but didnt really find any more reliable threads (maybe i didnt search long enough tho). Btw, as i noticed you method requires unlocked bootloader so if you have some thread available about it throw it here if you can, if not thanks anyways.
Regards

petar_markovic said:
Hi, thanks for quick response,
Well yea, i gave up on KingoRoot after some researching that it might not be safest thing to use. But it seemed pretty handy for my situation. And yes i saw your guide and considered it as option but didnt really find any more reliable threads (maybe i didnt search long enough tho). Btw, as i noticed you method requires unlocked bootloader so if you have some thread available about it throw it here if you can, if not thanks anyways.
Regards
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The link for unlocking it is in the guide...... Just read the guide. And my guide is plenty reliable on here you just have to read it.....

petar_markovic said:
Hi, thanks for quick response,
Well yea, i gave up on KingoRoot after some researching that it might not be safest thing to use. But it seemed pretty handy for my situation. And yes i saw your guide and considered it as option but didnt really find any more reliable threads (maybe i didnt search long enough tho). Btw, as i noticed you method requires unlocked bootloader so if you have some thread available about it throw it here if you can, if not thanks anyways.
Regards
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It's not an option, it's THE WAY. It's how to root.
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, use TWRP to flash encryption disabler and magisk.
Systemless root is the way now. Root is in the boot.img now. One click roots are dead.
The end

ninjakira said:
The link for unlocking it is in the guide...... Just read the guide. And my guide is plenty reliable on here you just have to read it.....
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Ok, i will post an update on how it went if i actually decide to root.
madbat99 said:
It's not an option, it's THE WAY. It's how to root.
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, use TWRP to flash encryption disabler and magisk.
Systemless root is the way now. Root is in the boot.img now. One click roots are dead.
The end
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Got it.