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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So I guess my bootloader locked??? Can I unlock it? Also I rooted the phone. Its on 2.3.3. Can I flash roms or I cant til the bootloader is unlocked??? Any info is welcomed
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You can flash any stock based roms like dark forest without unlocking the bootloader. You will have to pay certain people on the forums to unlock your bootloader but it can be done. You pay them for the credits used in the unlocking process.
Ok thanks for that info. So you cant flash kernels until you unlock bootloader huh
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903tex said:
Ok thanks for that info. So you cant flash kernels until you unlock bootloader huh
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Nope.
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Nope.
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Ok well tried dark forest Rom and it didn't work for me. So Im on Xperia nxt and liking it alot! Last me til I pay to get bootloader unlocked
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Exactly my question van I use flashtool to flash a custom kernal and Rom?
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Exactly my question van I use flashtool to flash a custom kernal and Rom?
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no you need fastboot
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I see a pattern here so without an unlocked bootloader I cant flash roms?
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monoxide child said:
I see a pattern here so without an unlocked bootloader I cant flash roms?
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you can flash stock based roms like Gin2JellyBean and true ancestor and Xperia NXT as they can be used with stock kernel.
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Ok so its not so bad I did the dial to get the menu like in ur post but no root menu so I guess I cant unlock it could you direct me or link me to these said roms please and Ty
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Hey friends ive been searching all over the internet for weeks and months looking for roms to put on my r800x i have lockex bootloader and my test points dont register so i dont think it can be unlocked. Any how i have installed experianceIT ROM, COLA, GBTWEAKED and now currently have Darkforest 3.0.5 with a 2.3.3 stock firmware and locked bootloader. I have seen alot if gsm not many cdma unless im missing more roms i think ive ran them all any ideas guys?
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I'll new releasing a nandroid of my 2.3.3 stock with bloatware removed and touch wiz and Ics themed its really smooth too. I have screenshots in the q&a section
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darkharbinger81 said:
Hey friends ive been searching all over the internet for weeks and months looking for roms to put on my r800x i have lockex bootloader and my test points dont register so i dont think it can be unlocked. Any how i have installed experianceIT ROM, COLA, GBTWEAKED and now currently have Darkforest 3.0.5 with a 2.3.3 stock firmware and locked bootloader. I have seen alot if gsm not many cdma unless im missing more roms i think ive ran them all any ideas guys?
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You pretty much nailed all the r800x locked bootloader roms.
I waz afraid of that
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Can you send me the link for dark forest?
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Hmm - I have a xperia play on the way with a bad esn, been trying to figure out the best rom for gaming without unlocking. I do not care about the launcher or even phone functionality.
I bought this solely to emulate old school consoles on the go -what rom would you experienced guys suggest?
Looking for no bloat and no frills and any version (gb, ICS etc) would be fine.
Planning on removing phone and messaging apps.
Thanks guys
Edit - as mentioned above it has a bad esn from Cellcom - so it's CDMA -stock - not sure if I could flash gsm stuff too because I do not need any phone / data fxn just wifi. Thanks again
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If your on the r800x just stay on stock and look for a bloatware remover there are a bunch on xda and flash it and bam
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Hi excuse me, I'm impressed for custom ROM. Do you know that is it possible to install ICS MIUI ROM for locked bootloaders ?
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All miui ROMs require unlocked BL from what i know
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Why are you still starting threads to ask such noob like questions.
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love my phone. but it's almost 2 years old. my phone is stock but rooted and it runs excellent since i've cleared all the bloat.
i've got a build 3.0.1.b.0.270
android version 2.3.3
is there anyone happy with stock ics on their att play? if so, does everything work 100% (wifi, text messaging, internet)?
sorry for this newbie post to the experts but would appreciate help. thanks.
Atm there's no stock ics ics firmware... Most of them are modded roms from the original ics beta or ported from other devices... But first, UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER... If it's still locked you won't be able to flash any custom kernel or Rom...
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To install ics you need to have your bootloader unlocked. Other than that your set to go with everything else.
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Atm there's no stock ics ics firmware... Most of them are modded roms from the original ics beta or ported from other devices... But first, UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER... If it's still locked you won't be able to flash any custom kernel or Rom...
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appreciate the advice. there's so many. where do i start?
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To install ics you need to have your bootloader unlocked. Other than that your set to go with everything else.
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thanks man. did you have any problems with wifi, internet, texting when changing to ics?
On Krisdees Sony ICS Beta everything works great battery life with lupus 720 p ICS +GB......unlocking your boot loader is your primary objective...IdK if your being a r800a makes things different...as I am r800i
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R800a and R800i are the same thing, it doesn't matter which in one you have... unlock your bootloader via zergrush and i recommend you to try either the express rom or the markpython rom, both have NXT looks... if you wanna try something a little different, try de hybrid rom by krisdee...
Have to pay
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appreciate the advice. there's so many. where do i start?
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As far as I know, you have to pay to have your bootloader unlocked if you have the r800at. I recommend Jinx13, I got it done in about 10 minutes.
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As far as I know, you have to pay to have your bootloader unlocked if you have the r800at. I recommend Jinx13, I got it done in about 10 minutes.
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really? can anyone confirm this? thanks.
legacygt777 said:
really? can anyone confirm this? thanks.
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In terms of having to pay? No.
Here is a free method.
legacygt777 said:
really? can anyone confirm this? thanks.
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No you can unlock it via Sony's unlock site just follow their directions
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rom: cm9 official
kernel: Turbo v3.1
You can not unlock your bootloader for free from the sony website if you have the R800at model.