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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Spectre51 said:
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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Sorry for ev. doubbleposting, but how i can install xrecovery or CWM on Arc S?
Install Doom's kernel
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My bootloader isn´t allowed to unlock.
Is there any oter way to get recovery working?
THX.
I think there is doomkernel for locked BT.
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hmm - i didn´t find it .......... :-(
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I think there is doomkernel for locked BT.
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No it isn't.
For flashing kernel or recovery your bootloader MUST BE unlocked.
Cheers
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fredalf said:
My bootloader isn´t allowed to unlock.
Is there any oter way to get recovery working?
THX.
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Look development forum and you'll find how to unlock your unlockable bootloader.
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This working for my Xperia arc stock 2.3.4 (.42) fw:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
@tomatos
Is your bootloader locked too, or did you made it with unlocked bootloader?
CWM its work perfectly on my Arc S with locked bootloader !
How should it be working with locked bootloader?!
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Flo95 said:
How should it be working with locked bootloader?!
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Simple, just root!
petrutms said:
Simple, just root!
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No no...
Root and bootloader is 2 different thing.
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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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One question to make it clear. I have stock firmware Untouch no Root and No bootloader unlock. and updated to 4.0.4 Build 6.0.A.2.50 using official PCC. I want to know is it possible to downgrade my phone to Gingerbread using flashtool without unlocking bootloader?
Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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isht97 said:
Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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Are you sure about it did you try it ?
Yes you can. Do it
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xeshan88 said:
Are you sure about it did you try it ?
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Yes bro I have tried it many times.
There is no problem.
Just go for it.
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Can I install it with bootloader locked? I am using a rooted Arc S.
If yes, is there any difference between locked and unlocked bootloader?
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What do the instructions say.
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here is the link of the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
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o._.o said:
here is the link of the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
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Now all you need to do is read every word from the top of the page to the end of the first post and no doubt you'll find your answer.
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Can I install it with bootloader locked? I am using a rooted Arc S.
If yes, is there any difference between locked and unlocked bootloader?
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yes you can
you only need a rooted device because this rom based on .587 stock rom so you can
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931898
can someone help me with rooting my Arc S? It's untouched and I am a noob. Would be nice if you would write me a PM.
soecifications:
Kernel 2.6.32.9
stock 4.0.4 | .587
Regards,
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intel_c0re said:
can someone help me with rooting my Arc S? It's untouched and I am a noob. Would be nice if you would write me a PM.
soecifications:
Kernel 2.6.32.9
stock 4.0.4 | .587
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You can't root 587 directly. You have to downgrade to an earlier version of firmware to do so, and then flash a 587 kernel to get it back to the most updated firmware (therefore keeping root).
Flash this, root with this (by running the runme.bat file), and then flash this
Good luck!
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jman2131 said:
You can't root 587 directly. You have to downgrade to an earlier version of firmware to do so, and then flash a 587 kernel to get it back to the most updated firmware (therefore keeping root).
Flash this, root with this (by running the runme.bat file), and then flash this
Good luck!
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how can I flash something on my device?
I am totally new in this section, I have mostly worked with my X8 and my Transformer.
would be nice if you could write a little explaination for me.
Thanks.
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intel_c0re said:
how can I flash something on my device?
I am totally new in this section, I have mostly worked with my X8 and my Transformer.
would be nice if you could write a little explaination for me.
Thanks.
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You have to use flashtool to flash firmwares/kernels onto your phone. Here's a tutorial on how to do it.
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jman2131 said:
You have to use flashtool to flash firmwares/kernels onto your phone. Here's a tutorial on how to do it.
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Thank you. I will take a look on it.
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just root your phone, and then you will try lots of roms dont worry about any problem because there are questions about whatever you ask :fingers-crossed:
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b_b_b said:
just root your phone, and then you will try lots of roms dont worry about any problem because there are questions about whatever you ask :fingers-crossed:
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I know about the ROMs, I just needed an explaination to root my device.
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When will people learn to use search?
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Someguyfromhell said:
When will people learn to use search?
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when people start joining not filled forums.
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I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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intel_c0re said:
I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102783
intel_c0re said:
I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008
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notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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intel_c0re said:
notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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Did you tried sony offical unlock? If you can't either, I think there's nothing you can do.
[I saw some website (don't remember the url) that claimed that you could unlock it via imei codes, but it was pretty expensive (€ 49,00)... Plus I'm not sure if this was for carrier or bootloader unlock.]
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panda0 said:
Did you tried sony offical unlock? If you can't either, I think there's nothing you can do.
[I saw some website (don't remember the url) that claimed that you could unlock it via imei codes, but it was pretty expensive (€ 49,00)... Plus I'm not sure if this was for carrier or bootloader unlock.]
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should be carrier.
At this Sony thingy where I can check if my BL is unlockable or not it says "No". So I can't flash any unofficial kernels.
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intel_c0re said:
notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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Try Alejandrissimo and do it remotely.
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XperienceD said:
Try Alejandrissimo and do it remotely.
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what?
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intel_c0re said:
what?
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As stated in my guide.
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XperienceD said:
As stated in my guide.
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I rooted, did all, but when I install a custom ROM in CWM, I get stuck Sony Logo!
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intel_c0re said:
I rooted, did all, but when I install a custom ROM in CWM, I get stuck Sony Logo!
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Have you installed the right kernel?
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