Just bought an att play phone off craigslist, had it updated to 280 thru sony companion, found no rooting with 280, so flashed back to 270, thanks to flashtool and you all!
I'm now going to call att and ask nicely for simunlock code; next I'm going to try bootloader unlock, so I can install custom roms and kernels.
I am not a noob; I have had a few android phones starting from htc g1 years ago. But, this is my first Sony android phone. In the last six months or so, I had a Motorola Atrix 4G with the laptop dock and then a Dell Streak 5, and now the Xperia Play.
Having lots of fun, you can say.
Well, now that I have a rooted xplay, what should I do with the phone, in terms of apps and mods?
I eagerly await your collective wisdom.
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If you plan to keep it on stock AT&T build I would OTA update to .285 now that you are rooted. You will keep the root if you OTA update. To me .285 runs better and smoother than .270.
If you plan on using other roms then I would just get the bootloader unlocked and have at it.
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If you plan to keep it on stock AT&T build I would OTA update to .285 now that you are rooted. You will keep the root if you OTA update. To me .285 runs better and smoother than .270.
If you plan on using other roms then I would just get the bootloader unlocked and have at it.
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Thanks for your suggestion/advice. I'd like to keep it on stock for a little while longer. I'm having problems with ota updating, keep getting "Only mobile networks available for software update" even though I have wifi working. Is there a way for force it?
Man just unlock your bootloader with alejandrissimo and it will be automatically SIM unlocked, and dont keep it stock with AT&T firmare, flash a generic rom from r800a or r800i you wont loose 4G, but you will a have a clean and modable ROM
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Man just unlock your bootloader with alejandrissimo and it will be automatically SIM unlocked, and dont keep it stock with AT&T firmare, flash a generic rom from r800a or r800i you wont loose 4G, but you will a have a clean and modable ROM
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How much does he charge? I'm thinking of unlocking my bootloader, but I'm a bit low on money right now
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How much does he charge? I'm thinking of unlocking my bootloader, but I'm a bit low on money right now
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24 or 25 dollars I think. Can't remember
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jamesc760 said:
Thanks for your suggestion/advice. I'd like to keep it on stock for a little while longer. I'm having problems with ota updating, keep getting "Only mobile networks available for software update" even though I have wifi working. Is there a way for force it?
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Nope need cellular for that update.
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Nope need cellular for that update.
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Ok, I see. Still no update available. Have to wait 24 hours before I try again. What idiocy, you can only try updating once a day only???
mikexd1 said:
Man just unlock your bootloader with alejandrissimo and it will be automatically SIM unlocked, and dont keep it stock with AT&T firmare, flash a generic rom from r800a or r800i you wont loose 4G, but you will a have a clean and modable ROM
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Where and how do I make contact with alejandrissimo?
jamesc760 said:
Where and how do I make contact with alejandrissimo?
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Dang, he's been banned as of today!!!
jamesc760 said:
Dang, he's been banned as of today!!!
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Really? Wow wonder what happened.
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Just had my xperia play from 02 unlocked to all networks when i put my usb in then press search it turns blue so i dont know if the bootloader has been unlocked? Im wanting to upgrade to software 4.0.A.2.368 but i have read that sony are saying not to upgrade if bootloader is unlocked http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions ?
what shall i do ? please help
If your bootloader is unlocked you can't update over the air, ie. on the phone itself.
You can still install all the updates you want using the computer.
Since you get the blue light you must be unlocked.
As for needing it, not especially. I like the newest things so I did, fixed some bugs I had.
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If your bootloader is unlocked you can't update over the air, ie. on the phone itself.
You can still install all the updates you want using the computer.
Since you get the blue light you must be unlocked.
As for needing it, not especially. I like the newest things so I did, fixed some bugs I had.
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Thank you so if I update using sony erricson software I will be ok ?
I can't really help, but for what it is worth I upgraded my O2 Play when I got it a few days ago. It is locked to O2. The upgrade was painless, but the first boot after the upgrade did take a long time. Just long enough to get you worried.
It should be fine updating using pc companion. Just wondering. How did you unlock your xperia play as I'm thinking about doing the same?
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SkaterOllie795 said:
It should be fine updating using pc companion. Just wondering. How did you unlock your xperia play as I'm thinking about doing the same?
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I know someone who has a unlocking shop cost 30 quid I know it's more than some people charge on here but I wanted someone else to do it because if they had bricked it it would have been their responsibility
Does anyone know, or hear anything about an official AT&T 2.3.4 update for the Xperia play 4g and when it will be released?? i had got a random "a software update is availible" message today and when i went to pc companion to download it i was already up to date... ._. and i know Ics isnt due till late April early May for general release...so i thought maybe it was 2.3.4
I've been running 2.3.4 on my xperia play for some time now. I didn't hack it or anything I use AT&T too.
but my Xperia is a Google IO play I donna if that changes things.
Yeah I connect it to my pc and try to update it but it says it's up to date. I have a r800at as well.
benc1213 said:
Yeah I connect it to my pc and try to update it but it says it's up to date. I have a r800at as well.
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Hello,
Have you uninstalled or frozen any system apps? If so, SE will not let you download any updates. You must restore them for it to work. Either that, or they took the update down. I don't see why they would do that though...
I got the same message yesterday as Black_reign32. I went into the "about phone" section under settings and clicked "check for updates" and it didn't find anything. Now, this could be due to the fact that I am using my r800at on t-mobile. I don't have root, so I haven't frozen any system apps, but I have uninstalled a couple of the apps that came pre-loaded that I didn't want, mainly the att specific ones.
US sexplay owners get the shaft. I have the R800X on Verizon and we're stuck on 2.3.3 as well. You don't realize how far you're left behind until you see that all the goodies (Snapdragon Game Command, PlayStation Store, etc.) Can only be had on devices that have 2.3.4.
I don't want to root, but I don't think I can hold out until next May to get official ICS.
Does, the R800AT have PlayStation pocket?
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bobbysteels216 said:
US sexplay owners get the shaft. I have the R800X on Verizon and we're stuck on 2.3.3 as well. You don't realize how far you're left behind until you see that all the goodies (Snapdragon Game Command, PlayStation Store, etc.) Can only be had on devices that have 2.3.4.
I don't want to root, but I don't think I can hold out until next May to get official ICS.
Does, the R800AT have PlayStation pocket?
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Well, the deal with ICS is that Sony is releasing it, just like they released 2.3.4. This doesn't mean that AT&T or Verizon will release ICS for our phone. I would recommend either the Sony 2.3.4 signed ROM or the wotanserver.com one. From my understanding, they are the same thing. I'm using the one from wotanserver on my r800at and it's working great! PlayStation Pocket, 2.3.4, the Gamepad works great and no AT&T bloatware. I only root mine to move the big apps off of the internal memory that won't allow it otherwise.
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Well, the deal with ICS is that Sony is releasing it, just like they released 2.3.4. This doesn't mean that AT&T or Verizon will release ICS for our phone. I would recommend either the Sony 2.3.4 signed ROM or the wotanserver.com one. From my understanding, they are the same thing. I'm using the one from wotanserver on my r800at and it's working great! PlayStation Pocket, 2.3.4, the Gamepad works great and no AT&T bloatware. I only root mine to move the big apps off of the internal memory that won't allow it otherwise.
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R800x does not have 2.3.4 available at all. (no signed update, no wotanserver update)
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Nucklez said:
Well, the deal with ICS is that Sony is releasing it, just like they released 2.3.4. This doesn't mean that AT&T or Verizon will release ICS for our phone.
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SE said that they're bringing ICS to Verizon and AT&T Xplays by mid-May. Yes the update is coming from SE, but Verizon and AT&T must "approve" it (translation: add their bloatware and shovelware).
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shiftylock said:
Hello,
Have you uninstalled or frozen any system apps? If so, SE will not let you download any updates. You must restore them for it to work. Either that, or they took the update down. I don't see why they would do that though...
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I don't think so. What kind of system apps(examples)?
ok well i unfroze everything, and re installed everything that came stock..... atm im gunna try to plug my phone into the computer and see if i can update that way now... and im gunna take a random shot at this but im guessing i wont be able to install the 2.3.4 generic with a locked bootloader right?
Black_reign32 said:
ok well i unfroze everything, and re installed everything that came stock..... atm im gunna try to plug my phone into the computer and see if i can update that way now... and im gunna take a random shot at this but im guessing i wont be able to install the 2.3.4 generic with a locked bootloader right?
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Actually you can if you mean the generic north American rom. Its signed so you can install it just fine. That's what I did. I have an AT&T r800at and got rid of the stock firmware and went with the generic. No bloatware for me plus 2.3.4
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So, how did you upgrade? Just download the signed rom and install it through the PC Companion software? Did this wipe your phone/data, or did it preserve it like an OTA would? Also, did it change your R800AT to an R800i or a, similar to how installing certain roms change that? Sorry for all the questions and thanks!
Fuegeaux said:
So, how did you upgrade? Just download the signed rom and install it through the PC Companion software? Did this wipe your phone/data, or did it preserve it like an OTA would? Also, did it change your R800AT to an R800i or a, similar to how installing certain roms change that? Sorry for all the questions and thanks!
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Used flashtool to flash the file once downloaded to my PC. Yes it wiped the phone clean so backup anything you need before you flash. I backed up the stock games from the at&t version cause they are different on the generic rom. It changed my model to a r800a from r800at. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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How did you back up the games? I assume this process applies to other games that I have purchased/downloaded. Is this the DRM stuff I have heard people talk about?
Do you think changing to an r800a would effect anything important? I am using the play on T-mobile now. I wouldn't think so.
Also, I am assuming this would prevent any OTA to ICS. But, on the same hand, I guess I can always download the signed ROM and re-flash it just like this one.
Do you need root for any of this? I don't currently have root.
Thanks again!
Spectre51 said:
Used flashtool to flash the file once downloaded to my PC. Yes it wiped the phone clean so backup anything you need before you flash. I backed up the stock games from the at&t version cause they are different on the generic rom. It changed my model to a r800a from r800at. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Do you still have HSPA+ support on your phone after shifting from r800at to r800a firmware? And even if the H+ doesn't show up at the top, did your data speeds change at all?
is the 2.3.4 generic rootable? if so ill have no problem restoring **** cuz i use titanium backup
Backedup the stock games by rooting then moving the apk from system/app to the SD card. Once I flashed to generic I reinstalled it using that apk. Use the set InstallLocaton trick to clear up internal space.
You can still root the generic with zerg.
I still get the H+ and didn't notice any change in speeds. Still as fast as with stock.
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Spectre51 said:
Backedup the stock games by rooting then moving the apk from system/app to the SD card. Once I flashed to generic I reinstalled it using that apk. Use the set InstallLocaton trick to clear up internal space.
You can still root the generic with zerg.
I still get the H+ and didn't notice any change in speeds. Still as fast as with stock.
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You still get the "H" logo but, if you look closely, the "+" is gone. I'm told that it's still H+ regardless.
whats the process of getting 2.3.4 on the AT&T Play?
i have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted.
I am in Canada, I have a Verizon R800x Xperia Play that I bought on eBay just for using as an mp3 player, game player and camera. I would really love to have the 720p video function afforded by the 2.3.4 update.
I don't use this as a phone, there is no phone service on it.
When I try to update, it turns wi-fi off so I assume the only way to get the OTA update is to have phone service.
I have read through some forums about the nandroid backup and how if you don't have the proper kernel then the camera, wifi etc might not work which is obviously not ideal.
My question is this:
Is there any way I can get the official 2.3.4 update on my play without unlocking my bootloader?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I just realized the title of this thread might imply that I have no phone service after updating to 2.3.4. Sorry if there is any confusion.
Sigwood said:
I am in Canada, I have a Verizon R800x Xperia Play that I bought on eBay just for using as an mp3 player, game player and camera. I would really love to have the 720p video function afforded by the 2.3.4 update.
I don't use this as a phone, there is no phone service on it.
When I try to update, it turns wi-fi off so I assume the only way to get the OTA update is to have phone service.
I have read through some forums about the nandroid backup and how if you don't have the proper kernel then the camera, wifi etc might not work which is obviously not ideal.
My question is this:
Is there any way I can get the official 2.3.4 update on my play without unlocking my bootloader?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I just realized the title of this thread might imply that I have no phone service after updating to 2.3.4. Sorry if there is any confusion.
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The problem here is, you would need an unlocked bootloader in order to flash the kernel to get to 2.3.4. It only costs $24 though (I'm actually unlocking mine on Friday) so I would recommend taking that option, then flashing whatever kernel or rom you want.
Or you could wait until someone is able to make a 2.3.4 .ftf file for use with FlashTool. It will definitely take less time to unlock your bootloader, but waiting for the .ftf is free.
Ah, see I was not sure yet if someone had made an .ftf file yet. Thanks for the replies, I will just wait until the ftf is available for now.
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Or you could wait until someone is able to make a 2.3.4 .ftf file for use with FlashTool. It will definitely take less time to unlock your bootloader, but waiting for the .ftf is free.
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Right, but the kernel changed between updates, and you can't flash a kernel to an r800x without unlocked bootloader
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Right, but the kernel changed between updates, and you can't flash a kernel to an r800x without unlocked bootloader
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.ftf files, when used with flashtool, also flash the kernel, locked or not.
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Wouldn't he just be able to download the fota files that have been posted in the dev section, root his phone, put them in the correct folder and reboot his phone to install the update.
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Is there any way to unlock the sim on JB 4.1.2 without downgrading to 4.1.1? Thanks.
tsx2004 said:
Is there any way to unlock the sim on JB 4.1.2 without downgrading to 4.1.1? Thanks.
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Does it matter what version OS you are on? Just get a sim card from AT&T and plop it in. Course you'll need the code to unlock it...
I did it a couple Days ago.
Went back one baseband to the one before UVALL. Something K8? Did the menu trick and then back to UVALL.
The baseband are flashable from CM. Didn't have to revert to 4.1.1
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Call tmobile for an unlock code?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
If I will unlock then I will have to stay on UVAL? I can't upgrade from k8 modem to MD1 modem?
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jamalkhaffaf said:
Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
If I will unlock then I will have to stay on UVAL? I can't upgrade from k8 modem to MD1 modem?
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This is what I want to know as well.
My note 2 was unlock using the menu trick.
Now im trying to update to MD1 modem.
Will I lose my unlock? or is the unlock permanent?
Need answersss.
Traveling to Asia in 6 days.
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well I already updated to MD1.
Now i need some other sim card to test what I fear.
chineboy359 said:
This is what I want to know as well.
My note 2 was unlock using the menu trick.
Now im trying to update to MD1 modem.
Will I lose my unlock? or is the unlock permanent?
Need answersss.
Traveling to Asia in 6 days.
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well I already updated to MD1.
Now i need some other sim card to test what I fear.
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You messed up by upgrading!!! You lost your unlock and can't get it back!!!!!
Just kidding Once you unlock, you're unlocked for good. You can flash as many ROM's, kernels, or modems you want.
No need to fear, you're good to go :victory: Enjoy your trip!!
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You messed up by upgrading!!! You lost your unlock and can't get it back!!!!!
Just kidding Once you unlock, you're unlocked for good. You can flash as many ROM's, kernels, or modems you want.
No need to fear, you're good to go :victory: Enjoy your trip!!
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I saw your "you messed up..." only top half in my email. Then I freaked out for like 2 sec. then I came on xda and saw the full message.
Well the moment of truth will reveal itself when I pop in that international sim card. (otherwise I have to use my iphone....)
edit: I test with att on my previous firmware and it was unlocked so anyway I will just have to wait til I travel and see.
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I saw your "you messed up..." only top half in my email. Then I freaked out for like 2 sec. then I came on xda and saw the full message.
Well the moment of truth will reveal itself when I pop in that international sim card. (otherwise I have to use my iphone....)
edit: I test with att on my previous firmware and it was unlocked so anyway I will just have to wait til I travel and see.
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LOL :silly: Turned out better than I thought :victory:
If it worked before you flashed the new modem, it will work after... no worries!
Got the unlock code from tmobile! thanks.
All good here. thank you!
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Just curious, why u r on UVAL while there is MD1?
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Didnt know about MD1. Will check it out. Thanks.
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tsx2004 said:
Got the unlock code from tmobile! thanks.
All good here. thank you!
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Not so simple anymore. T-Mobile used to be very good about unlocking, but they recently changed their policy.
They require 18 months on the last contract before issuing a code. So you don't unlock and run, I suppose.
Personally, that's my signal to run.
Having been a loyal customer for over 13 years, and fulfilled half a dozen contracts despite unlocks, I'd appreciate a little trust.
But there is no loyalty in this world. So hack and root and run it is.
(I'll recoup the early termination fees in 3-4 months)
Can I put android 4.3 custom roms on my phone while my bootloader is not unlocked?
LiLTrippz said:
Can I put android 4.3 custom roms on my phone while my bootloader is not unlocked?
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No.
You cannot install anything that requires a custom kernel. Only operating systems based on stock can be used because they depend on the stock Sony kernel. As such, you cannot go above the firmware Sony currently has out which is 4.2.2.
Currently there is no workaround for the 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No' issue many users including myself are facing.
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No.
You cannot install anything that requires a custom kernel. Only operating systems based on stock can be used because they depend on the stock Sony kernel. As such, you cannot go above the firmware Sony currently has out which is 4.2.2.
Currently there is no workaround for the 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No' issue many users including myself are facing.
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Well that just made my day feel like horse ****.
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Well that just made my day feel like horse ****.
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I know dude. Trust me. I've been tirelessly trying to unlock my bootloader, but from what I understand the only way to do it is to SIM unlock the phone and then have your service provider set you up with a Sony tech that can unlock the BL, but I have no idea how to do it. I owe Bell some cash -- not enough to lose service mind you -- but they're refusing to help me, so in a few days I'm trading my ZL for a friend's SG Note.
I wouldn't expect a developer to come through with a workaround. This issue has been present on previous Sony phones, and I don't think a workaround has ever been established in the past.
I know is pointless what I am going to write but I have not need to change anything in the ZL. The phone is already pretty good for what it can do and we will get 4.3 directly from Sony soon.
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maclancer said:
I know is pointless what I am going to write but I have not need to change anything in the ZL. The phone is already pretty good for what it can do and we will get 4.3 directly from Sony soon.
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Actually we'll get 4.4 soon, so that's why the BL isn't a big problem to me because all I want is for the phone to be updated. Apparently it comes out somewhere in December.