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Flashtool to be used for Latest ICS beta?

What i mean is if there is a .tft or .ftf for the new beta of ICS cause i dont want to unlock my bootloader. The very reason i have a custom rom is i created multiple method just to have one. For example my Xperia Play as of this moment is running the T.E.A.M Rom w/ default ericson kernel. How did i do that? I used a kernel w/ Superuser and Clockwork then flashed again replacing just the kernel and i was able to use a Rom. Anyway i relly on flashtool to get more w/o unlocking my bootloader, but is there a flashtool process to get the ICS beta working?
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No.

What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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bhavei said:
What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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u must have unlocked bootloader to use that ics beta..

I guess this means that the flashtool serves no purpose for the xplay beta, better wait for the official w/c doesnt require unlock bootloader.
Btw the other free method w/c uses a pin, i was able to successfully do that. But the dos for fastboot wont continue, that made methink that unlock bootload for me is unsuccess though the tool said mine is unlocked.
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why not u unlock bootloader?? u can relock back using flashtool..

Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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bhavei said:
Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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relock bootloder is so easy.. what u need is .ftf file and flash it using flashtool
you cant relock it when using custom rom.. it may brick your device
my suggestion is unlock your bootloader to flash ICS beta and when ICS officially release by sony.. u can relock it back but u must flash the stock rom first to receive that update

It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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yes u can.. but u must flash the stock rom first..

[Q] Flashing Kernel

Can I flash a kernel on my mobilephone (r800a) rooted/locked bootloader? Is there any other way that I can do it? (Cannot unlock bootloader btw)

You can't. You need an unlocked bootloader for that.

ridder215215 said:
You can't. You need an unlocked bootloader for that.
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Really?? Don't kernel flashing is save 4 both locked & unlocked bootloader?? As far as i knw u need an unlocked bootloader to flash an ics rom.
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sdojoin said:
Really?? Don't kernel flashing is save 4 both locked & unlocked bootloader?? As far as i knw u need an unlocked bootloader to flash an ics rom.
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Nope :O you need it unlocked!
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Awh... my phone says that I cannot unlock bootloader... any free way to do it?

sonicfreak360 said:
Nope :O you need it unlocked!
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Really?? Thnx 4 clearing tht up 4 me
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Xperia rom

Can anyone tell me if I can flash a costom rom to my r800x with a locked bootloader but rooted and cwm recovery installed thanks
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You can. Just look for the ROMs with locked bootloader instructions.
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mustbepbs said:
You can. Just look for the ROMs with locked bootloader instructions.
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+1 on that, make sure it says for locked bootloaders otherwise, you'll be up **** creek w/o a paddle lol. Look into getting your bootloader unlocked sometime, it's well worth the $24

Might be too late but make sure the ROMs are for CDMA and not GSM if you're on the R800x. Some have CDMA patches you need to flash.
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Thanks I figured it out
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[Q] Void warranty, only root or unlock bootloader or flashing unofficial ?

I want to discuss, Which is void Xperia warranty , Only Root, unlock bootloader, or flashing unofficial ?
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Unlocking your bootloader is what voids your warranty. Rooting is fine.
And technically, to flash most custom ROMs, you would need to unlock your bootloader except a few stock based ROMs.

Thanks for own info
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Example I was flashed offline via flashtool, Might be void warranty ?
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no dude..it wouldn't void your warranty..u can still claim it

I always keep it
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danisariandi said:
Example I was flashed offline via flashtool, Might be void warranty ?
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You were flashed offline? I didn't get you.
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he meant flashing ftf dude

[Q] Do you have to have an unocked bootloader?

I really want this rom,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336461, a but it says you need an unlocked bootloader,
BTW I am running gingerbread and stuff, please help me

HwaA18 said:
I really want this rom,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336461, a but it says you need an unlocked bootloader,
BTW I am running gingerbread and stuff, please help me
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You have to unlock your bootloader because that ROM requires you to flash a custom kernel.

The thread explicitly states you need an unlocked bootloader, yet you still have to ask?

jacklebott said:
The thread explicitly states you need an unlocked bootloader, yet you still have to ask?
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Eh, maybe a bit harsh. In OP's defense, most of the talk around here about bootloader unlocking is concerning ICS ROMs. Probably just wanted to make sure since that ROM is based on stock.

Actually the rom might work witn unlocked boot loader, check out the 54 page
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HwaA18 said:
Actually the rom might work witn unlocked boot loader, check out the 54 page
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Use stock kernel and you'd be fine.

Does that mean if I am running stock Verizon I will be fine?
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HwaA18 said:
Does that mean if I am running stock Verizon I will be fine?
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Correct. Correction you should stick with Verizon's 2.3.3 rom and you will be fine.

chery2k said:
Correct. Correction you should stick with Verizon's 2.3.3 rom and you will be fine.
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can i install with cwm? because i dont know how to use fastboot

HwaA18 said:
can i install with cwm? because i dont know how to use fastboot
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Use CWM to flash ROMs. Use Fastboot to flash kernels.

So that's a yes?
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EDIT: Never mind this post will probably delete the rest.
R800x-unlocked/AOKP m6

But that requires you to flash a custom kernel, which I can't because I don't an unlocked bootloader.
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Yea I realized that afterwards that's why I edited my post. And yes it will work. But if you wanted the .145 you could just use the darforest ver.
R800x-unlocked/AOKP m6

Just a quick confirmation, I can flash this in CWM? As you can see, Im a huge noob
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Yes...be sure you do a backup first. Since you stated you are on 2.3.3 you'll be OK.
R800x-unlocked/AOKP m6

It says it can run on stock kernel so r800x users should be fine... ill test when I get home
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Have you tried?
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Lordomn said:
Yes...be sure you do a backup first. Since you stated you are on 2.3.3 you'll be OK.
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I just flashed it, and I am stuck at the sony ericsson logo, what do i do now, besides flashtool?

HwaA18 said:
I just flashed it, and I am stuck at the sony ericsson logo, what do i do now, besides flashtool?
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You'd better learn how to use flashtool.
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