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[Q] How to flash custom recovery to locked PLAY

Hi I have an Xperia PLAY from Three UK which is SIM locked.
I've rooted my Xperia PLAY with DooMLoRD's brilliant tool but from what I've read I can't flash a custom recovery on a SIM-locked device.
If this is true can someone please tell me how I can unlock it and enable me to flash the recovery?
If this is false, how do I now go about flashing the Clockwork recovery or an alternative?
PLEASE HELP

As I understand it there are two ways to use a custom recovery, but both need an unlocked bootloader (unlocking should also sim-unlock the device) so you can access fastboot.
There is a good post in the general forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129) which should provide you with all the information you need.
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[Q] Root and cwm on a .62 (or it was.64?)firmware

Hi guys,i have in my hands an italian xperia play(r800i) with the last 2.3.4 firmware(i dont remember if it is .64 or .62,in every case it is the latest firmware.my question is:how to root and next install cwm?i read of a method with fastboot which start a recovery for install the xperiaroot.zip.it is valid for my phone?and next,how to make recovery permanent without changing kernel?is this method valid? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840 i specify that the phone has locked bootloader.

Up Someone can reply one of this questions?thanks

You can't use fastboot with a locked bootloader. Also you need root before you can run that CWM app. To get root follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Then you can just run that CWM app to install recovery. This is somewhat permanent, as it stores the recovery in your system partition, this isn't as secure as your kernel partition, but I don't think that's a problem really.

very thanks,so if in future i install that recovery and next i want to flash the doomkernel,i can't because that kernel is incompatible with a previous installed CWM?

Need help please?

Okay sorry about all the threads its just I keep getting other problems. I want to get Root, Unlocked Boatloader, Custom Kernel and a Rom for my arc S. I flashed back to .42 so start all over but I can seem to root it now, if I use SuperOneClick can I still unlock the boatloader? If someone can just post some easy steps that I can follow it would be appreciated. DooMs easy rooting kit did not work either and nierther did the RootXperia.zip file :/ So please help?
Thanks a lot for those who do!

rooting has no effect on bootloader 'unlockability', but if you unlock your bootloader you'll find any kernel/rom you flash will be pre-rooted. There are a few ways to unlock, I used the SE/Sony site which gives you a step by step guide. You can use other methods by certain xda members, though they're not free obviously. I found this helpful too.

sinkster said:
rooting has no effect on bootloader 'unlockability', but if you unlock your bootloader you'll find any kernel/rom you flash will be pre-rooted. There are a few ways to unlock, I used the SE/Sony site which gives you a step by step guide. You can use other methods by certain xda members, though they're not free obviously. I found this helpful too.
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Do I unlock the boatloader first?

Yep, no need to root if it's unlocked. Read everything before you attempt it, there are a few downloads before you can use adb(for fastboot, etc) so google anything you're no too clear on. It's fairly straightforward but can be time consuming...

sinkster said:
Yep, no need to root if it's unlocked. Read everything before you attempt it, there are a few downloads before you can use adb(for fastboot, etc) so google anything you're no too clear on. It's fairly straightforward but can be time consuming...
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So can I also unlock it .42 then do OTA and it will still be unlocked?

Basically, once you've unlocked your bootloader you can't use OTA or pc companion to update. You need to use firmwares/roms from xda, so you would use flashtool to flash a rom, fastboot to boot a kernel. Most devs will give instructions in their threads. Unlocking your bootloader doesn't automatically root your phone; flashing a custom rom or booting a custom kernel will.

sinkster said:
Basically, once you've unlocked your bootloader you can't use OTA or pc companion to update. You need to use firmwares/roms from xda, so you would use flashtool to flash a rom, fastboot to boot a kernel. Most devs will give instructions in their threads. Unlocking your bootloader doesn't automatically root your phone; flashing a custom rom or booting a custom kernel will.
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Could you PM me please?

[Q] Update Android from 4.1.2

Hello my friends.
I'm the owner of the Xperia S with awful interface. I know that Sony not going to release the next update of firmware, so I have a question for you. I'd like to have Android 4.4.2 or although 4.3.
I know that i have to Unlock Bootloader that I have to flash my device but unfortunately i have this option locked (attachment). My question is: is there any way to update my Android without bricking my phone?
I will be grateful for any help

No. You're stuck with Sony's 4.1.2, or maybe CM9, of you want.
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So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader

keed said:
So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
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There is a old Cyanogenmod ROM for locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593806
Read carefully, I didn't test it and of course there is always a chance to brick your Phone!

Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.

keed said:
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
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Sorry i have unlocked bootloader, so I can just take a look for you...
I thought you could just flash it via Recovery (like in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvD6ZCENlJA with the option apply update from external storage or so...)
If that is not working you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476341
There is a guide on post #2
One possible way to root your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
One possible Recovery for your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
Just search for DooMLoRD

Thank you for helping me.
I decided to use first option - install it via Recovery. But there is a problem - Xperia S doesn't have pre-installed recovery. So If I want to do this I need to install custom recovery. But I need root my phone to do this. I could use Doomlord method but it is only for 6.2.B.1.96 firmware, unfortunately I have 6.2.B.0.200.
I know the steps that I have to do:
1. Root my phone.
2. Install custom recovery
3. Flash ROM via Recovery.
But I can't root my phone because of firmware. What now?
@edit:
I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
It was tested on Xperia S (LT26i) {FW: 6.2.B.0.200} [v16 onwards] and it "WILL WORK on both LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER".
Is it right solution for my problem?

rooting xperia zl

i wanna root my sony xperia zl c6502. i am new to this forum and rooting , so i hope the mod can help me here. I hope that after rootng , my bravia engine , walkman , movies and album apps still there. Which software should I download ? Xposed? Cyanogen ? AOSP ? TowerRoot ??or?

Towel root. Rooting won't erase anything from your phone

Towel works great but not if you've already upgraded to 4.4.4.

i upgraded to android 4.4.4 and i want to root my phone
how do i do that?

abdullah.darwish said:
i upgraded to android 4.4.4 and i want to root my phone
how do i do that?
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Is your bootloaded locked, or unlocked? For LOCKED bootloader, I used the following procedure multiple times with no problems (I don't see why it wouldn't work for unlocked bootloader, but I haven't tried it):
1. Flash .230 kernel using FlashTool (basically, you are temporarily downgrading your kernel).
2. Root your phone using newroot.
3. Flash either .283 or .292 kernel (whichever 4.4.4 build you are on) using FlashTool.
4. (optional) Flash a custom recovery (I use XZDualRecovery by [NUT]
You will need kernels to flash in steps #1 and #3 - either search for FTF files to download, or create FTFs yourself using XperiFirm checker/downloaded and FlashTool. The procedure for creating FTF is described in XperiFirm thread.
There may be other ways; I am only telling you what I tried myself, and know 100% that it works...

i have unlocked bootloader
can i root without flashing a new rom? just a kernal

abdullah.darwish said:
i have unlocked bootloader
can i root without flashing a new rom? just a kernal
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The way I understand it, the method I described should also work for unlocked BL.
Of course, you don't need to flash a new ROM -- just a kernel. That's exactly what I said... First, downgrade your existing kernel for rooting, and then, after the rooting is done, flash the proper kernel back.

I wanna root my phone , with locked bl. May I know which website to follow??