Hello Guys
I saw this custom rom ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599906
so my question is if I installed this ICS custom rom
and I didn't like it can I back to the original firmware via flashtool ?
and does this custom room needs unlocked bootloader .
Thanks
If its an ICS you will need a kernel, so you will need an unlocked boot loader to flash the kernel, every time you see this rom requires this kernel, you will need an unlocked bootloader
elnacho said:
If its an ICS you will need a kernel, so you will need an unlocked boot loader to flash the kernel, every time you see this rom requires this kernel, you will need an unlocked bootloader
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Thanks for this information
it's new for me xD ..
ok so the unlocking the bootloader for Xperia Play
same as Xperia Arc ? because I unlocked Xperia Arc bootloader
for my brother
Also, if I install it can I back to the official firmware ?
abbas-allawati said:
Thanks for this information
it's new for me xD ..
ok so the unlocking the bootloader for Xperia Play
same as Xperia Arc ? because I unlocked Xperia Arc bootloader
for my brother
Also, if I install it can I back to the official firmware ?
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Here's the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034371
Dont Try this method if it says Bootloader unlock allowed "no"
If it says that, you need to pay, like i did
Related
BL should be unlocked for flashing any generic firmwares using flashtools..
any suggestions..!!
and also can we flash doomkernel in locked BL in my stock 2.3.4
any suggestions..!!
@Arcman
for firmware no need to unlock bootloader directly you can use flash tool,if you want Custom ROM and doomkernel you gonna need to Unlock your Bootloader ...
same old thread..search mate..
from my ARC
sorry, guys i was bit confused between them.
but
@migsguerra thnxx a lot...!!
I've unlocked my BL using Flashtool and the Unlock Code generated via the Sony BL Unlocking website. I wondered if there was a way to find out if the BL Unlock had worked?
Roland
Rolandh said:
I've unlocked my BL using Flashtool and the Unlock Code generated via the Sony BL Unlocking website. I wondered if there was a way to find out if the BL Unlock had worked?
Roland
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Go to service menu *#*#7378423#*#*
& go to Service info/ configuration.
To check Bootloader unlocked - Yes.
Or try flashing a custom kernel [email protected] Fastboot.
If it tells in fastboot Device must be rooted. Means that ur BL is not unlocked.
If flashing progress Finished Successfully .then ur BL is surely 200% unlocked
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk 2
ArcMan09 said:
Go to service menu *#*#7378423#*#*
& go to Service info/ configuration.
To check Bootloader unlocked - Yes.
Or try flashing a custom kernel [email protected] Fastboot.
If it tells in fastboot Device must be rooted. Means that ur BL is not unlocked.
If flashing progress Finished Successfully .then ur BL is surely 200% unlocked
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk 2
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I flashed the FXP128 Kernel using Flashtool Fastboot mode, now my phone is in a continual boot loop, so I think the BL is Unlocked, but there seems to be a problem with the Flash.
Is there anyway to recover to a working phone or is it terminally bricked?
Roland
Rolandh said:
I flashed the FXP128 Kernel using Flashtool Fastboot mode, now my phone is in a continual boot loop
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Did you install the ROM too?
XperienceD said:
Did you install the ROM too?
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I didn't Install the ROM as I was unable to get to the SONY Splash Screen to enter CWM to Flash Paranoid Android.
I managed to get my phone to Install the latest stock Sony Kernel.
I might have to find a decent AOSP ROM that runs on stock Kernel.
Roland
Rolandh said:
I didn't Install the ROM as I was unable to get to the SONY Splash Screen to enter CWM to Flash Paranoid Android.
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If you've flashed an FXP kernel then you should be able to enter CWM.
XperienceD said:
If you've flashed an FXP kernel then you should be able to enter CWM.
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I might have to give it another go now that I've worked out how to restore.
Roland
XperienceD said:
If you've flashed an FXP kernel then you should be able to enter CWM.
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I've tried again and there is no way to get into CWM to flash the Paranoid Android ROM.
Roland
hi guys, i have bought a XPERIA ARC S and i would to root my phone.
I have also checked if is allowed unlock bootloader and it's ok!
So, i have the last rom 4.0.4 stock, is possibile have root with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350?
so, if i want flash a kernel with root included, i must only unlock bootloader and then flash kernel?
The last question is: the rom/kernel are the same for ARC and ARC s?
Hi mate,
The rooting tool that you have linked to needs you to have CWM working before you root. So to use that method you need to unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel. Then enter recovery and flash the latest image.
If you don't want to flash a different kernel, look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868455. (Might cover your next question as well)
All the roms and kernels are interchangeable for the arc and the arc s, since the only difference is the clock speed. (On some rom's you might need to change your build.prop from LT15i to LT18i, but that's all. If it does have the option though, always pick the LT18i)
Hope I was able to help
Jon565G said:
Hi mate,
The rooting tool that you have linked to needs you to have CWM working before you root. So to use that method you need to unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel. Then enter recovery and flash the latest image.
If you don't want to flash a different kernel, look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868455. (Might cover your next question as well)
All the roms and kernels are interchangeable for the arc and the arc s, since the only difference is the clock speed. (On some rom's you might need to change your build.prop from LT15i to LT18i, but that's all. If it does have the option though, always pick the LT18i)
Hope I was able to help
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ok, so if i have understand right:
1)i will unlock bootloader
2)will flash custom kernel with root in fastboot mode
it's ok?
danispal said:
ok, so if i have understand right:
1)i will unlock bootloader
2)will flash custom kernel with root in fastboot mode
it's ok?
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1. Yep if you want. (It's not needed to flash most ROM's and will void your warranty)
2. Yeah, flash custom kernel via fastboot.
You will have to have the superuser.zip on the sd card. The enter CWM and flash it. This will give you root.
That helped me as well before. Now itd time to say thanks
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
My phone can't unlock the boot loader. How can I install kernels?
No. We can install custom kernels only if bootloader is unlocked.
itsup said:
My phone can't unlock the boot loader. How can I install kernels?
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Unlockable bootloader means we are stuck with stock kernel.
Still, there are some very neat ROMs that support stock kernel. check my signature
What the guys above said. I installed Xperia Pureness[Build 13][4.0.4] recently too on my locked BL Arc and I can say Im very pleased.
Hold on a sec I'm confused, here they say I can flash a kernel? (post 9)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992512
atmos929 said:
Unlockable bootloader means we are stuck with stock kernel.
Still, there are some very neat ROMs that support stock kernel. check my signature
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Can i ask a question? What stock rom did you use ICS with build number .431 or .587 for xperia pro? Based in your signature, you're using xperia ultimate hd rom, and i'm planning to try that rom for my mk16i. Thanks.ü
itsup said:
Hold on a sec I'm confused, here they say I can flash a kernel? (post 9)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992512
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It says you can flash a stock kernel, not a custom.
And that's true.
hi, im new in here,i have c1905 4.3with latest update and locked bootloader. when i go to services it says that i can't unlock it
Can i flash new rom with locked bootloader? fi yes, so how? i read loads of things for unlocked bootloader, i know that need to have backup, recovery.i rooted my phone and have flash tool and adb.thanks for help
justgytis said:
hi, im new in here,i have c1905 4.3with latest update and locked bootloader. when i go to services it says that i can't unlock it
Can i flash new rom with locked bootloader? fi yes, so how? i read loads of things for unlocked bootloader, i know that need to have backup, recovery.i rooted my phone and have flash tool and adb.thanks for help
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Hello, if your bootloader status is Bootloader unlock allowed: NO, then you can't (for now) unlock it at all (No solution available to date)...hence, you can't install a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod because it contains a custom kernel, and a custom kernel needs an unlocked bootloader.
Everything is possible, a developer on Xperia SP made a CM12 (latest Cyanogenmod ROM) rom for LOCKED bootloader, but unfortunately it's not yet available for our Xperia M.
dondontruck said:
Hello, if your bootloader status is Bootloader unlock allowed: NO, then you can't (for now) unlock it at all (No solution available to date)...hence, you can't install a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod because it contains a custom kernel, and a custom kernel needs an unlocked bootloader.
Everything is possible, a developer on Xperia SP made a CM12 (latest Cyanogenmod ROM) rom for LOCKED bootloader, but unfortunately it's not yet available for our Xperia M.
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thanks for that :good:
there is a cwm recovery for locked bootloaders but you can only flash stock based roms (theres 2 stock based) i don't think they are for dual sim tho