So i have an Orange Xperia Arc S. I called them, they gave me the network unlock code, i unlocked the phone. But when i go into settings it still says bootloader unlock not allowed.
My question is, can i still root it now that i have unlocked the code so i can use ICS?
thank you
why you want to root? for your info, no need root and unlock bootloader to use ICS rom. but if you wanna try custom rom, you must unlock bootloader to flash the ROM n kernel
i dont want a custom Rom, i just want to install the official ICS .
How can i install that without unlocking the bootloader?
Update through the Sony Companion tool on your PC if the ICS has been release for your area.
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
Portospirate said:
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
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Correct me if im wrong but it is possible to use ics by flashing it using flashtool. Plus,using flashtool doesnt require root or unlock bootloader...
However if u are using an arc and not arc s, it is not recommended to use the ics firmware of arc s coz there is some issue regarding touch screen...
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You could use FLASHTOOL to flash the original ICS for ARC S from sony that's doable.
Look in Dev section for binary post about ics Nordic all info in there.
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Ok i know that ics 4.0 will some day come out for the xperia play cdma but i wonting to get my bootloader unlocked do you think i need to wait for the cdma ics to come out or get my bootloader unlocked because i dont think i can update to the new ics when it comes out for cdma and keep my bootloader unlocked or do you think i just need to unlock it and wait for a custum ics rom for cdma i was just thinking i need to ask befor i unlock my bootloader next week
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Ok i know that ics 4.0 will some day come out for the xperia play cdma but i wonting to get my bootloader unlocked do you think i need to wait for the cdma ics to come out or get my bootloader unlocked because i dont think i can update to the new ics when it comes out for cdma and keep my bootloader unlocked or do you think i just need to unlock it and wait for a custum ics rom for cdma i was just thinking i need to ask befor i unlock my bootloader next week
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I want know to fix it too..
I do not understand what you just said
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I cant really understand what you are meaning exactly.
what i think you mean is, that you want to unlock your bootloader but you are afraid that you cant update to the official ICS release afterwards, am i right?
as far as i know, unlocking your bootloader does not prevent you from getting the official releases to work on your phone. besides there is always the possibility to flash any firmware using flashtool.
Unlocking via bootloader stops you from updating OTA I believe, while the test point unlock allows OTA updates. The ICS rom likely won't be OTA anyway
From Sony's website.
Also, if you unlock the boot loader, you will not be able to download and install the final Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for Xperia™ phones. For additional information on limitations and warranty, please see our Unlock boot loader service page.
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maccboy2010 said:
From Sony's website.
Also, if you unlock the boot loader, you will not be able to download and install the final Ice Cream Sandwich software upgrade for Xperia™ phones. For additional information on limitations and warranty, please see our Unlock boot loader service page.
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i can not unlock my bootloader with that page and as for every one asking i was asking will i get the ics os faster if i unlock my bootloader or do you think i dont need it unlocked i will have the money to unlock it the 27th and will get it done a few days later but if every one thinks i need to wait till the ofw of the ics rom comes out?
surely there will be a FTF file of ICS released so we can just use that with flashtool?
When the final version of official sony ics is released, do we need an unlocked bootloader xperia? Or do we just wait for the ota so that this way we dont have to unlock the bootloader
Montague said:
When the final version of official sony ics is released, do we need an unlocked bootloader xperia? Or do we just wait for the ota so that this way we dont have to unlock the bootloader
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u can flash official FTF files that are signed by sony even with a locked bootloader.
What are all the best improvements of ICS over 2.3.3. on Xperia Play?
thanks in advance
0mega007 said:
What are all the best improvements of ICS over 2.3.3. on Xperia Play?
thanks in advance
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probably best to start your own q&a thread for this question.
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probably best to start your own q&a thread for this question.
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Will do thanks
Hey guys,
I have a Sony Xperia Pro MK16a and I'm waiting for the ICS update. I'm tired of waiting so I searched it up on Google and I came across a thread in a website that says how you can manually update it with Flashtool and the ICS ftf file. Thing is that the file is named "mk16i_4.1.B.0.431_ready to root.rar" and since I have a mk16a, is it safe if I flash it onto my phone? I have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted. Also, if I can update that way, do I need the the ICS kernel, baseband or anything? Any help is greatly appreciated
That ready to root which website you got it ?
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Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
RamEsRock said:
Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
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He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
RamEsRock said:
Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
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Really ? Could you link me to the thread please...
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I tried researching for the thread but couldn't find it.
I know you can pay someone with the correct Box or Dongle to unlock it with SETool, but there's a DIY thread with the use of S1Tool that I think it's for free.
Just couldn't find the tutorial, sorry.
shahkam said:
He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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The ftf (flashable via flashtool) on my thread includes kernel and baseband. So you do not have to flash them separately.
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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As i know, u will need to unlock bootloader if want to install ics cusrom, but if u wanna try i suggest gin2ics which now developing to gin2jellybean, as i remember, hope it wasnt wrong, u can install it locked bootloader or maybe u can search for any on the developing forum
Regards from Lucian
Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
Locked Bootloader
Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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You need to unlock bootloader if you want to flash a real ICS-rom. You can do this on Sony's homepage. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Simply follow the instructions given on Sony's page or search in the development section for unlocking bootloader.
Then you can choose a ICS rom, for example CM9 or this one (but there are much more, simply look in the development section an try some different roms ) and flash it.
Sry my English isn't that good.
First please forgive me if my questions have been already posted before.
I have XPERIA NEO and I am thinking of buying XPERIA S.
According what I have read if my bootloader says “Not allowed” there is no way to unlock it. Correct?
I can use Bin4ry script to have root on device but will not be able to use costume roms. Correct?
Correct. If you're in the uk. Phones4u seem to always have bootloader unlockable phones
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In this case I am in Portugal.
My XPERIA NEO was bootloader locked and with SIM lock and saying “not allowed” but with Wotan I unlock it (bootloader and SIM).
According what I have read unlocking bootloader when says “not allowed” is not possible in the case of XPERIA S.
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... but will not be able to use costume roms. Correct?
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Regarding the custom ROMs, yes they can be installed however u will be limited to stock based ROMs that work with the stock kernel. An unlocked bootloader will allow you to install custom kernels, required for CM based ROMs and similar. Anything based on stock ROM can be installed as there is no need to change the kernel.
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hey guys,
i am on stock .211 that doomlord provided when it was released, i have an unlocked bootloader and its rooted.. but no recovery because i think the kernel is stock...
will it be ok if i update the phone using pc companion? or will it brick my phone?
thank u!
it should work, if not it will tell you , that you have modified content, you will have to update using flashtool
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I don't think it will with on unlocked boatloader
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luaifarah said:
hey guys,
i am on stock .211 that doomlord provided when it was released, i have an unlocked bootloader and its rooted.. but no recovery because i think the kernel is stock...
will it be ok if i update the phone using pc companion? or will it brick my phone?
thank u!
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I answered in eXistenZ already (why are you asking this is in different places at once btw, impatient much?), but now I'm on my pc so I can give you a few links. Pc Companion won't be able to install an update on an unlocked bootloader, even if your kernel is stock. You can use EMMA, it's pretty much the same, downloads the latest firmware for your region and installs it (but I think there's no automated backup, so it'll wipe your phone, you need to prepare a backup yourself). You can find EMMA here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/. It's possible that EMMA says the latest available firmware is .200 or .211, but try it anyway because it might install .96. I had this when the JB update was being rolled out, EMMA stated the latest firmware was .50 but it installed .200.
If EMMA doesn't install .96, it's possible this update hasn't rolled out in your region yet. I think you better select the firmware yourself... Why don't you just flash DooMLorD's advanced stock kernel for .96 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393) and flash the deodexed zip version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425192&highlight)? Or if you just want stock, why don't you flash the ftf?
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I answered in eXistenZ already (why are you asking this is in different places at once btw, impatient much?), but now I'm on my pc so I can give you a few links. Pc Companion won't be able to install an update on an unlocked bootloader, even if your kernel is stock. You can use EMMA, it's pretty much the same... Or if you just want stock, why don't you flash the ftf?
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I'm sorry I actually was in a bit of a hurry... Well I tried EMMA and as u stated it installed .200 so I'm downloading the ftf now.. I'm a bit worried about bricking my phone, though.
Thanks anyway and sorry for the inconvenience.
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