i have a unlocked boot loader if i wanted 2.3.4 could i just use the ftf file from att? i do not use my r800x as a phone. is 2.3.4 better and how so?
johnboyjr said:
i have a unlocked boot loader if i wanted 2.3.4 could i just use the ftf file from att? i do not use my r800x as a phone. is 2.3.4 better and how so?
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No, since they're different models. The ftf signature checking will deny you the ability to do so.
Go with CM7.2 or CM9 CDMA builds instead for a different experience. You could also go with the UK 2.3.3 ROMs if you want better compatibility for the touchpads in games.
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First of all sorry to open a new thread but I've been reading a lot and can't find clear answers to my questions.
I have a Taiwanese R800i, retail not locked to any carrier, running 4.0.A.2.368 (2.3.3)
I already unlocked the bootloader to root my phone with 2.3.4, but the requirements to do that is that I'm already running stock SE 4.0.2.A.0.42 FW and because I unlocked my bootloader I can't use PC Companion to upgrade to 2.3.4 anymore.
How do I know which firmware version of to use 4.0.2.A.0.42 NA/UK/TW?
(TW version is not available in XDA forums anymore, dead link)
Are they safe to use even though I'm in Taiwan? I really don't know the difference between them.
I do know I can get the Chinese input running with Touchpal but:
What else do I lose? Only bloatware? (that's the reason I want to root on the first place)
As far as I know any version should be fine, but make sure you flash R800i firmware and not r800at.
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kupo5131 said:
As far as I know any version should be fine, but make sure you flash R800i firmware and not r800at.
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So the only thing I need to worry about is whether the FW is for GSM or CDMA?
i'm need to loacte what original firmware i have on my xperia play to flash a rom but I am not sure how to do that. nothing in the about phone settings has a .62 and i am all kinds of confused.
What does it say under build number in settings - about phone?
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3.0.1.e.1.44
That's your firmware version. What model play do you have?
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Pretty sure that's an R800x firmware
umm model number is R800x, its nTelos.
jacklebott said:
Pretty sure that's an R800x firmware
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I'm downloading the .62 firmware so ic an flash DooMLoard's ICS leak, but I can't even find flashtool to do so. x.x
I hope you know what you're doing, because getting the latest UK firmware on R800x isn't as simple as flashing via flashtool. I would know, I've done it
jacklebott said:
I hope you know what you're doing, because getting the latest UK firmware on R800x isn't as simple as flashing via flashtool. I would know, I've done it
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well i've done everything i could and i guess I'll just wait for an official release.
Too many outdated methods and what not.
If anything I'll just stick to my G2x on Tmo.
:/
Thanks for the help.
cawlin said:
well i've done everything i could and i guess I'll just wait for an official release.
Too many outdated methods and what not.
If anything I'll just stick to my G2x on Tmo.
:/
Thanks for the help.
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your be waiting a long time
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I want to unlock the BL of My Arc S that is on Stock 4.0.4 and wondered if there is a way to do it as the Sony Instructions don't work on ICS, I really don't want to have to find and flash a GB ftf file to unlock the BL unless it is really the only way to go as I'm un-rooted so can't do a NAND backup of my phone with CWM.
Also where would I find an ftf of the 4.0.3 Kernel along with a 4.0.4 kernel ftf so I can root and upgrade the Kernel to the latest 4.0.4 stock one?
Roland
Sigh! Use the search.
The Sony unlocking method should work regardless of what version of Android you run. Unless of course, your bootloader unlocking status says No.
For the kernels and rooting, again, use the search. Go through the threads already on the topic.
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xtacy! said:
Sigh! Use the search.
The Sony unlocking method should work regardless of what version of Android you run. Unless of course, your bootloader unlocking status says No.
For the kernels and rooting, again, use the search. Go through the threads already on the topic.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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When I originally checked my phone was able to be BL Unlocked.
Roland
Hi All
i used to lurk here but a couple of monhs ago got a contract renewal so decided to 'upgrade' my phone, short story later i just sold my phone and had a new Play delivered today (my old one had a cracked screen so it was needed anyway)
well simply put it has the latest official firmware on it and although i plan on keeping stock this time i would still like to root just to clear out a lot of the bloatware.
can this be done on this firmware as the guides state not on GB after Nov 11
cheers
GTanny
I think you need to downgrade to 2.3.3 to root your Play.
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You need to hotboot kernal with clockworkmod via fastboot and flash the rootfix zip
Techniques said:
I think you need to downgrade to 2.3.3 to root your Play.
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No you can jut use zegrush method which is easy
And maybe super one click but I haven't use it so I wouldn't know
But zergrush works as I did it on 2.3.4
Xperia-Play
NXT 1.3 LE
YNWA!
ILikeTheWayYouMove2 said:
No you can jut use zegrush method which is easy
And maybe super one click but I haven't use it so I wouldn't know
But zergrush works as I did it on 2.3.4
Xperia-Play
NXT 1.3 LE
YNWA!
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You cannot use those methods on the latest version of 2.3.4, .58 is last version of 2.3.4 you can root latest version is .62 or .67 i think
You could flash the enhanced ftf which is a rootable version of .58 via zegrush or superoneclick or as i said above hotboot cwm and install the rootfix on your current setup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
Also might help if you choose the right ftf...r800 i/a/at/x
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Lordomn said:
Also might help if you choose the right ftf...r800 i/a/at/x
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as far as i know the cdma version of the play never got a version of gingerbread you cant root via superoneclick so his model must be gsm
Actually 2.3.4 on the r800x can't be rooted.... Thats why you have to downgrade to 2.3.3 then it... & update via ota if you want root on 2.3.4.
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thanks for the replies guys.
i got a bit carried away and im now on NXT with doomlord v14, really enjoying it, nice and fast and chances are im now going to start modding stuff again but at the moment im just enjoying playing games on a phone again.
I have a se xperia play r800x CDMA flashed to cricket. I have clockwork recovery mod installed. The boot loader is unlocked. But I want to flash a new ROM over to it. But I am worried about losing the flash to cricket. Any advice steps?! Please help currently on 2.3.3 kernel 2.6.32.9
buzbyboy20 said:
I have a se xperia play r800x CDMA flashed to cricket. I have clockwork recovery mod installed. The boot loader is unlocked. But I want to flash a new ROM over to it. But I am worried about losing the flash to cricket. Any advice steps?! Please help currently on 2.3.3 kernel 2.6.32.9
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You WILL lose cricket dont do it. Custom roms work better on GSM phones. (Less heart aches)
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c said:
You WILL lose cricket dont do it. Custom roms work better on GSM phones. (Less heart aches)
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Hmmm I thought there was a way to do it. I had a droid 3 on cricket and I flashed steel droid to it. I forgot how and didn't lose cricket. Any advice on making the xperia r800x better since i cant flash Roms? Sorry I'm kinda a newbie. Can I upgrade the kernel?. I guess I dont understand fully what I can do without losing flash.
buzbyboy20 said:
Hmmm I thought there was a way to do it. I had a droid 3 on cricket and I flashed steel droid to it. I forgot how and didn't lose cricket. Any advice on making the xperia r800x better since i cant flash Roms? Sorry I'm kinda a newbie. Can I upgrade the kernel?. I guess I dont understand fully what I can do without losing flash.
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You not lose the flash you will lose the baseband that connects to your carrier. If you flash custom roms beyond gingerbread on the R800x, you will run into network problems. The only gb kernel for the R800x that I know is Doomkernel.