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Hey guys im new to xda(im was on android forums) and i have a r800i 2.3.4 at the moment bootloader locked. I need to know what are the best of the best roms for locked boot loaders. I have no intenion of unlocking it any time soon. Mabye some day
Darkforest or T.E.A.M.
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What about overclocking? do i really need the bootloader unlocked? I tried to search but its always negative
You will need bootloader unlocked to overclock because you will need to flash a new kernel.
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Yes im also newbie on xda where can I get the darkforest roms version,,,,to download
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Yes im also newbie on xda where can I get the darkforest roms version,,,,to download
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The development subforum would be a good place to start looking. It's there.
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Why should I unlock my bootloader? Please be specific.
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Good question. Well unlocking your bootloader opens many opportunites, main one being you can flash custom kernels and then flash custom roms such as ICS and other roms that require unlocked bootloaders. Although you can flash custom roms on an unlocked bootloader, it's a lot longer and you can't flash kernels and therefore flash any roms that require custom kernels.
If you want to try custom roms, ICS and just experiment with your phone then go for it, otherwise just leave it. It's up to you really but since I unlocked mine I've never looked back...
Hope I helped
Are custom Rome and kernels better?
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JunDavis said:
Are custom Rome and kernels better?
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Simple answer, yes.
Yes. I when you overclock your phone you need a custom kernel to do that. Also a custom kernel is usually smoother then stock. Lastly, if you want ICS you need a custom kernel so.....
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You want to know why you should unlock bootloader? Well here is a reason, Sony decided to scrap ICS for Xperia Play. While other Xperia devices get to have ICS.
OK so I got my Xperia PLAY, and I'm looking for a plain debloated, deodexed, clean stock ROM. Does such a ROM exist? Also, do I need an unlocked bootloader? How can I tell if my phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks!
ThePlasticBling said:
OK so I got my Xperia PLAY, and I'm looking for a plain debloated, deodexed, clean stock ROM. Does such a ROM exist? Also, do I need an unlocked bootloader? How can I tell if my phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks!
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Hmm.... You can debloat the default/stock rom
Thinking of ODEX then I've no clue.
Unless you're looking for a Rom that is already existent so what are you looking for?
Performance?
Stability?
Lightness?
sewer56lol said:
Hmm.... You can debloat the default/stock rom
Thinking of ODEX then I've no clue.
Unless you're looking for a Rom that is already existent so what are you looking for?
Performance?
Stability?
Lightness?
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Overall I want a really fast and stable ROM that is good for gaming. I want it to look like stock though. Also, what does supercharged mean? Would that make it faster? I plan on overclocking, too.
Would it just be possible to root and overclock stock 2.3.4?
ThePlasticBling said:
Would it just be possible to root and overclock stock 2.3.4?
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You cant overclock with a stock kernel 2.3.4. Since you dont know if your bootloader is unlocked it is obviously locked. You need a custom kernel that allows overclocking and this discussion is ended since you are stuck with what you have.
chery2k said:
You cant overclock with a stock kernel 2.3.4. Since you dont know if your bootloader is unlocked it is obviously locked. You need a custom kernel that allows overclocking and this discussion is ended since you are stuck with what you have.
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Is there an overclockable kernel that you can flash on locked bootloaders?
ThePlasticBling said:
Is there an overclockable kernel that you can flash on locked bootloaders?
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Nope. If you flash a custom kernel with your bootloader locked you will have a soft brick device.
chery2k said:
Nope. If you flash a custom kernel with your bootloader locked you will have a soft brick device.
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OK. I've been looking up ways to unlock the bootloader on the R800X. I have dialed the number so you can get to the menu where you can check if you can unlock your bootloader, but there is nothing that says "rooting status" in the information part. My phone IS rooted. Does this mean I can't unlock the bootloader? I'm on Verizon.
Hey buddy, I have the same R800X as you on Verizon. We can't unlock bootloader for free unfortunately. I paid 20 to get mine unlocked. It was worth it for sure.
I am running debloated, supercharged stock 2.3.3 rom, and it works great.
I just got my Xperia Play last Friday
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jahjah440 said:
Hey buddy, I have the same R800X as you on Verizon. We can't unlock bootloader for free unfortunately. I paid 20 to get mine unlocked. It was worth it for sure.
I am running debloated, supercharged stock 2.3.3 rom, and it works great.
I just got my Xperia Play last Friday
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Thanks for the advice. Where did you get your bootloader keys? I think I'm going to chose the same path you did. Also, what kernel are you using? Thanks again!
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ThePlasticBling said:
Thanks for the advice. Where did you get your bootloader keys? I think I'm going to chose the same path you did. Also, what kernel are you using? Thanks again!
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I got my phone unlocked through here: http://unlock-bootloader.com/
I was a little nervous at first because you have to pay first and then he unlocks your phone. But I went ahead and did it and I would recommend it fully. It took about 10 minutes from beginning to end.
I am using Doomkernel. Going from the stock kernel and Doomkernel is like night and day. The phone is much more responsive and stable.
But the true speed gain is when you supercharge the rom. My friend, I have never seen speed gains so obvious.
Combine this with an overclock, and I will promise you will be impressed. The stock cpu speed is 1ghz, but I have just oc'ed to 1.2ghz. My max stable cpu speed is 1.9ghz, but I found 1.2ghz is a perfect speed for my needs
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch w/ Stock 4.0.4
Xperia Play R800X w/ supercharged stock 2.3.3 and doomkernel
I have a locked bootloader and Gin2Jellybean. It is fairly debloated and everything especially if you get the lite version. And then you can always uninstall any more with root uninstaller from the market
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Let me explain my question. When I got my Xperia Arc S, it was already loaded with .62 firmware. I later upgraded it to ICS, but downgraded since ICS makes phone a second class device. Since I dont have experiences with other older gingerbread rom (version .42 and older) and since i found in some threads, that battery life was better in older versions of gingerbread I have this question for you.
So, which one of the gingerbread versions for Xperia Arc S was the best in terms of battery life, speed, maybe UI design. Which one would you recommend (for those, who had a phone since starting version) and to which one it is still safe to downgrade. Or is this simply the latest GB version 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Thanks for all the answers.
Most of the custom ones work okay, try xgamer, it's one of the most popular. Based on my experience it's quite good, stable, fast and batterylife is great
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Simply the latest one
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Sv: [Q] Which was the best working stock SE Gingerbread rom for Xperia Arc S
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Let me explain my question. When I got my Xperia Arc S, it was already loaded with .62 firmware. I later upgraded it to ICS, but downgraded since ICS makes phone a second class device. Since I dont have experiences with other older gingerbread rom (version .42 and older) and since i found in some threads, that battery life was better in older versions of gingerbread I have this question for you.
So, which one of the gingerbread versions for Xperia Arc S was the best in terms of battery life, speed, maybe UI design. Which one would you recommend (for those, who had a phone since starting version) and to which one it is still safe to downgrade. Or is this simply the latest GB version 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Thanks for all the answers.
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Rooted, de-bloated and battery life-tweaked .69 build is the answer to your questions.
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fabokid5922 said:
Most of the custom ones work okay, try xgamer, it's one of the most popular. Based on my experience it's quite good, stable, fast and batterylife is great
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I was only asking about stock roms made by Sony Ericsson - their official firmwares
Destroyedbeauty said:
Rooted, de-bloated and battery life-tweaked .69 build is the answer to your questions.
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Thanks to everyone for the answers
Question for Destroyedbeauty:
Is there any noticable difference between .62 or .69 firmware? And how to root .69 firmware, since I can't do an OTA to this version, .62 is the latest for me?
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Thanks to everyone for the answers
Question for Destroyedbeauty:
Is there any noticable difference between .62 or .69 firmware? And how to root .69 firmware, since I can't do an OTA to this version, .62 is the latest for me?
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.69 is not needed, it is only for Germany, includes only small name change (Gmail to Google Mail) due to legal issues, nothing else.
So .62 is the latest and suits just perfect for me.
Stood on .62, moved some apps from /data/app to /system/app, still have about 130 mb free on internal.Found out Arc S does have some unused space in system partition. I enjoy my fast phone. Only thing bothering is proximity sensor crack, but I'll fix that since phone is still under warranty. Thanks for all the opinions!
so just wanted to get an idea how many users currently have unlocked bootloaders and are willing to flash custom kernels...
YOU NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER TO FLASH CUSTOM KERNELS!
please use the POLL to vote in-case u have that particular device with unlocked bootloader AND if you are willing to flash custom kernel on it...
Hint: check out my recent threads
Well,I WILL unlock my bootloader eventually later after several month,but definitely not now...
I know custom rom and kernel are great,my mini pro are currently enjoying that
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Yes..i nave UBL on my Xperia s line i had it on my arc...i like it very much and it s very useful..i want to tank you for your.work..i used yours kernels and your battery 0% workaround for arc..
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I have XS with unlocked bootloader. I'm addicted to flashing custom ROM's and kernels, so...
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I have an unlocked bootloader and I am willing to flash custom kernels.
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You're freak Doom lord.
Always propose us with hope and wait
And yes, I am willing to flash that kernel
Thanks for that
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I have locked bl and I won't unlock my bl because I want sell this phone for 2-3 months.
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Willing to flash custom kernels and have an unlocked bootloader.
Yup ive an unlocked bootloader
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I'd love to have DooMKernel for Xperia Ion
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I have Locked BL by Orange :banghead: but I really want to unlock it.
I heard it's possible in Sony Service then I must try.
Sorry for my englisz.
Pozdrawiam
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I'd love to have DooMKernel for Xperia Ion
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Same with me c:
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I have unlocked bootloader and I flash custom kernels.
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Same here; despite the tragically low amount of custom roms for Acro S caused I guess by its general popularity I do flash them and try to find the perfect one.
Unlocked bootloader on ion....using cm10 on fxp kernel..would love to see a doomkernel for it!
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Rooted, unlocked, flashing stuff all the time!
Unlocked downloader and willing to flash anything this phone is for fun )
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all the replies starts almost the same... reminds me of how the alcoholic gathers together: "hi, i am %username% and i am alcoholic"
and in here: "i am %username% and i have an unlocked bootloader\ubl\locked"
seems its pretty clear... mostly Xperia S/SL users seem to be interested...
once JB is released and the kernel sources are out I will be starting work on DooMKernel for the msm8660 devices...
Xperia S will be supported by default as i have the user donated device with me (last year the users donated the Xperia S to me)... i was planning to extend support to other Sony msm8660 devices (Xperia ION, Xperia Acro S)...
this poll was to get an idea about the userbase and willingness of users to install custom kernels...
i will wait till the end of this week before closing this thread...
DooMLoRD said:
this poll was to get an idea about the userbase and willingness of users to install custom kernels...
i think i will wait for another day before closing this thread...
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i think its better to wait until weekend when ppl have time to read some forums and share time to their devices.
really interested in ur development cuz i have both sxsl and acro s at home. still remember how my x10 enchated after using custom kernels)