Hello yesterday I ve seen a topic in Q&a wich said that an Arc user had his bootloader unlocked after an official ics update!
Do it works for all the phones? Or was it a piece of luck?
I wont test today cause i havnt got the time but if some of you have more info could they respond asap plz
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I personally put ICS 4.0.4 via seus and my bootloader was still locked. I have unlocked via the SE site and unlock the key
No, its not working for all the phones, piece of luck or dunno xd
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A quick question: i have a rooted r800i and a UK generic 2.3.4. I'm planing on unlocking my bootlodaer, but if SE releases an ICS update for my XPlay in the next few months, I wont be able to update via OTA nor PCcompanion.
Then, Will I have to wait for someone to post the official ICS on the forums or use custom ROMs my whole lifetime?
Note than Wotanservers never let me use their updater for free (maybe because i'm from Bosnia...)
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So what? Before SE releases the version in YOUR COUNTRY - you'll get it here. So it's even faster.
Yeah, you have right ^_^
Ciao locked bootlader!
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Hi just wondered if anyone had a workaround to get the skygo app working on the Xperia arc or if this is even possible
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They've been doing some work here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506967
Haven't tried it since ics beta came out so don't know how far they've got. I had the app working, but only sky news due to unlocked bl.
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I installed it from the following link the day after launch and have had it working since then.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22787449&postcount=406
At that time it was not working on rooted phones. If you haven't got a stock OS you may want to read the whole thread and see if they've cracked it yet.
Cheers I shall go for a read now
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Sony Xperia S
The .apk on this page works on the New Xperia S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22787449&postcount=406
Thanks
I only get the news channel to work the rest don't load, reading through I think you need to use stock kernel and Rom :-(
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Skygo test
On my xperia arc I can get the test version to work, but not the latest release.
My arc is stock rom (4.0.2.A.0.62) and not rooted and boot loader is locked
Hi to all I just got my new Xperia Arc today.
I already read some threads regarding rooting and unlocking bootloader
i just like to ask if im going to just root my phone using zergrush without unlocking my bootloader. Will is it be possible to install Custom Roms if bootloader is lock but the device is rooted?
No you can't..you have to unlock it..arc has good ROM right? Why are you so hurry....just use it at least
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shyamjptpm said:
No you can't..you have to unlock it..arc has good ROM right? Why are you so hurry....just use it at least
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hehehe i want to use ICS today haha.
Im using rooted ICS desire S before, but the camera is not working well so i decided to sell the unit and bought ARC.
well thanks for the info.
another question can i flash CWM if the bootloader is locked?
no i don't think so....
I am using ics camera not working...but i don't bother because its x8..camera is not good..so no need to consider it..
Xperian8~ click thanks if it helps...
thanks
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
sonyxperiaplayer said:
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway
Thanks
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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Thanks
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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Hi there,
Is there a way to unlock this bootloader? Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
I've a C1905 with 4.1.2 (15.1.C.1.17), i've notification of update to 15.1.C.2.8...
thks
No there is no way of doing it, your one of many unlucky people with hard locked bootloaders. Plus that's the old 4.1 update and it's now on 4.3 so update to 15.1.c.2.8 then after that update to 4.3
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Sad to say , you cant unlock your bootloader
Well your not really unlucky because Sony is keeping updates for our beloved Xperia M. Just be contented to it .
Thks u all for the quick response...
I'll have to stick with the SE ROM.... i loved costum roms in my old Nexus S...
Can i root the device with any version? or its better to do that before updating?
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Thks u all for the quick response...
I'll have to stick with the SE ROM.... i loved costum roms in my old Nexus S...
Can i root the device with any version? or its better to do that before updating?
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Yes you can root with any version .Just use towelroot .