I have recently got this phone and am looking to root and install CM7, I have done this before on my previous phones (GT540 - rooted&CM7, Galaxy Y-rooted)
Just woundering how would I do this? the best method for rooting and the most stable, fast and supported CM7 ROM is.
And does CM7 support touchpads? As I will use this phone for gaming, I want to know if it fully supports the xperia play controls. Thank you ~
iRhyiku said:
I have recently got this phone and am looking to root and install CM7, I have done this before on my previous phones (GT540 - rooted&CM7, Galaxy Y-rooted)
Just woundering how would I do this? the best method for rooting and the most stable, fast and supported CM7 ROM is.
And does CM7 support touchpads? As I will use this phone for gaming, I want to know if it fully supports the xperia play controls. Thank you ~
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Unlock your BT
Install CM7
Yes, it's supported
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833
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touchpads won't work for most games on any other rom other than a stock based gingerbread rom
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"Bootloader unlock allowed: No"
What do I do now?
iRhyiku said:
"Bootloader unlock allowed: No"
What do I do now?
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Xperia Bootloader Unlocking using SETool & Test Point (Paid)
Thanks, but I dont wanna pay for it.. I'll just stay locked then
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So, I have an Xperia Play running gingerbread but even though the plans to get ICS were scrapped I still want it.
Now in terms of what i've done. I've rooted my phone using the one click zerg rush thing
But i dont know what to do from there to get ICS on my phone
so any further help would be appreciated
Thanks
V1P3RBC said:
So, I have an Xperia Play running gingerbread but even though the plans to get ICS were scrapped I still want it.
Now in terms of what i've done. I've rooted my phone using the one click zerg rush thing
But i dont know what to do from there to get ICS on my phone
so any further help would be appreciated
Thanks
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You have to unlock fastboot on your phone. Flash a custom kernel and rom. Take your pick
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
First unlock bootloader, n find the ics rom u want from the play dev forum, u can choose from many different roms based on ics beta or else the ics beta itself
Regards from Lucian
Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
Locked Bootloader
You'll need to unlock your bootloader bro. If your Xperia is a debranded phone (bought directly from Sony) you can unlock it for free.
If you're under a carrier company, you need to check the following:
In your dialer, please put this code: *#*#7378423#*#* and if you made it corretly, it will display the service menu.
Go to Service info-configuration
Go down and see the Rooting status.
If "Bootloader unlock is allowed" says "Yes", congratulations, you can unlock your bootloader for free; otherwise you'll need to pay about $25 to unlock it. In the process your phone will be SIM free, so you can put any carrier SIM if you want.
This is the official site instructions:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
¡Good luck!
Once you've got all the bootloader/rooting stuff figured out, I recommend XDarkICS ROM. It has extensive gamepad/touchpad support and is based off of Sony Stock ICS. Almost no bugs. Use DoomLord's ICS beta V3 kernel if you choose this ROM.
XDarkICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729250
DoomLord's kernel for ICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573184
Justinchi said:
Once you've got all the bootloader/rooting stuff figured out, I recommend XDarkICS ROM. It has extensive gamepad/touchpad support and is based off of Sony Stock ICS. Almost no bugs. Use DoomLord's ICS beta V3 kernel if you choose this ROM.
XDarkICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729250
DoomLord's kernel for ICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573184
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I would say that rom is quite buggy going by comments but definitely a must rom for touchpads
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Thanks guys, I'll try to get my head around all the unlocking stuff and see how it comes out
Hi, I am new to Android and rooting and had a couple questions. I will be getting the Xperia Play R800x soon. If you get the bootloader unlocked from SE, do you still need to root the device? I have been trying to get everything ready for when I get the phone. I have Android SDK and Flashtool installed. If I want to get the NXT Light Edition Rom, do I need a custom kernel as well? Thanks.
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Hi, I am new to Android and rooting and had a couple questions. I will be getting the Xperia Play R800x soon. If you get the bootloader unlocked from SE, do you still need to root the device? I have been trying to get everything ready for when I get the phone. I have Android SDK and Flashtool installed. If I want to get the NXT Light Edition Rom, do I need a custom kernel as well? Thanks.
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If you get your bootloader unlocked and flash a custom kernel/ROM no you dont need to root as nearly all, if not all come with root. Seen as you have flashtool and everything else use a custom kernel. If you want to return to stock then just reflash a ftf file for r800x , make sure you dont flash a ftf for r800i though. I dont have the link handy but there is a thread here with all ftf files. Just search in XdA
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB
tbrooks9 said:
Hi, I am new to Android and rooting and had a couple questions. I will be getting the Xperia Play R800x soon. If you get the bootloader unlocked from SE, do you still need to root the device? I have been trying to get everything ready for when I get the phone. I have Android SDK and Flashtool installed. If I want to get the NXT Light Edition Rom, do I need a custom kernel as well? Thanks.
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Just a heads up.... The NXT light rom is gsm... It won't work on the r800x
Sent from my R800x
Thank you Wedgess and Lordomn. Since the NXT light is for the GSM version, would you recommend the COLA rom, or maybe SlimBean or CM9?
tbrooks9 said:
Thank you Wedgess and Lordomn. Since the NXT light is for the GSM version, would you recommend the COLA rom, or maybe SlimBean or CM9?
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Think CosmicDans MIUI for ICS is for cdma. Id say its probably one of the best performance wise for ICS. You could also check out my PACMan ROM gor JB i uploaded a cdma version which works fine touchpads are also supported, camera/video ect works. Also instead of saying thanks click the thanks button instead
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slim bean performs very well also.
I have an xperia play by verizon.
What I am trying to do is unlock the bootloader. But when I dial the number which is like *#*#... and so on I check I don't see bootloader at all?
I really need to get off gingerbread ive been on it for like 6 months and all the good games require 4+ etc. I wouldn't mind going to ICS but i do prefer jellybean
I search this forum for something simular couldnt find anything thats why i signed up.
To sum it up. I think my bootloader is locked. and cant be open. is there another way of getting a custom rom 4+ on my phone?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
You dont need to check for anything,(Skip 1 & 2) and just enter your MEID number. (MEID number by entering *#06# on your phone)
RealityFails said:
I have an xperia play by verizon.
What I am trying to do is unlock the bootloader. But when I dial the number which is like *#*#... and so on I check I don't see bootloader at all?
I really need to get off gingerbread ive been on it for like 6 months and all the good games require 4+ etc. I wouldn't mind going to ICS but i do prefer jellybean
I search this forum for something simular couldnt find anything thats why i signed up.
To sum it up. I think my bootloader is locked. and cant be open. is there another way of getting a custom rom 4+ on my phone?
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Well I also have the play from Verizon (r800x is the model BTW) and I unlocked my play via Sony method so just follow my guide here and then follow a guide to install ICS/JB... but JB is not as "complete" as ics btw
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™
ATTACK said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
You dont need to check for anything,(Skip 1 & 2) and just enter your MEID number. (MEID number by entering *#06# on your phone)
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ok I will try that way. is there anything 4+ that allow me to continue use of my gamepad? its like the only reason I got a XP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762372 found this thread people seem to say it works but with no gamepad support.
crazymonkey05 said:
Well I also have the play from Verizon (r800x is the model BTW) and I unlocked my play via Sony method so just follow my guide here and then follow a guide to install ICS/JB... but JB is not as "complete" as ics btw
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™
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the replies say it is kinda iffy as not stable. i really dont wanna go from 2.3.3 to 3+ I wanna jump to 4+ if possible
RealityFails said:
the replies say it is kinda iffy as not stable. i really dont wanna go from 2.3.3 to 3+ I wanna jump to 4+ if possible
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That is for R800i only. Try THIS instead.
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That is for R800i only. Try THIS instead.
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ima look into all this when I get home.
I know I sound like a noob. but can you guys confirm a few things?
Can Xperia play verizon x version goto 4+?
Can I do it by following the MEID method? As in, installing 4+ JB
Will I have full function of camera, which I use daily, and will I have 100% funtionality of the hardware keys? (x.o, etc r1, l1)
Will I be able to root my phone and run super user?
RealityFails said:
ima look into all this when I get home.
I know I sound like a noob. but can you guys confirm a few things?
Can Xperia play verizon x version goto 4+?
Can I do it by following the MEID method? As in, installing 4+ JB
Will I have full function of camera, which I use daily, and will I have 100% funtionality of the hardware keys? (x.o, etc r1, l1)
Will I be able to root my phone and run super user?
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THIS will answer some of your questions. The first 3 will need to be done first before you flash a Rom. The only way to have 4.0+ is to flash a custom Rom and make sure its compatible for CDMA.
what do you mean by done first?
Cant i just put the rom on? or is there a 4+ rom with everything working
RealityFails said:
what do you mean by done first?
Cant i just put the rom on? or is there a 4+ rom with everything working
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1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Root
3. Install CWM
4. Choose and flash ROM of your choice.
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1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Root
3. Install CWM
4. Choose and flash ROM of your choice.
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Phone is rooted.
Il unlock it tonight.
what is cwm?
what is a good rom for 4+ jb?
RealityFails said:
Phone is rooted.
Il unlock it tonight.
what is cwm?
what is a good rom for 4+ jb?
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ClockworkMOD Recovery...
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RealityFails said:
what is a good rom for 4+ jb?
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SlimBean for Xperia Play
P.A.C Man-PA. AOKP, CM & MIUI
Paranoid Android
ATTACK said:
ClockworkMOD Recovery...
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what exactly is that?
Ive been apple user for years this is my first android phone. again yeah ima N00b
RealityFails said:
what exactly is that?
Ive been apple user for years this is my first android phone. again yeah ima N00b
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CWM Recovery Wiki
ATTACK said:
CWM Recovery Wiki
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last question is there a specific cwm for xperia play verizon?
RealityFails said:
last question is there a specific cwm for xperia play verizon?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37669012&postcount=2
If you want 100% gamepad functionality without any workarounds, stay on stock. Otherwise, you would do well with CyanogenMod 9.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
hi i have a xperia play r800x and i see that the trueancestor rom is compatible with my phone and everything works good except the video recording, every time i stop recording it forces closing how i can fix that?
sorry for my english xD
Fiti_99 said:
hi i have a xperia play r800x and i see that the trueancestor rom is compatible with my phone and everything works good except the video recording, every time i stop recording it forces closing how i can fix that?
sorry for my english xD
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what kernel are you using? if you are using stock lupus gb/ics 720 p version you might be using a 420 p setting of recording. it is a known issue
hi i have the stock kernel because my bootloader is not unlocked
sorry for my english xD
Fiti_99 said:
hi i have the stock kernel because my bootloader is not unlocked
sorry for my english xD
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Well since you have a r800x I suggest you unlock your boot loader and flash a new kernel
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™
ok what is the best kernel for r800x and is there any good ics rom?
Fiti_99 said:
ok what is the best kernel for r800x and is there any good ics rom?
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on my personal opinion True Ancestor Rom by Jjkkyu its my daily driver and everything is working fine and battery life is good and i use it together with Lupus ICS_v12
ok that rom you mentioned is compatible with r800x??? how i unlock my bootloader?? and if i unlock my bootloader and i downgrade with flashtool my bootloader is still unlocked??
Fiti_99 said:
ok that rom you mentioned is compatible with r800x??? how i unlock my bootloader?? and if i unlock my bootloader and i downgrade with flashtool my bootloader is still unlocked??
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heres the link for the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210559&page=2
you can also find in the android dev section how to unlock your bootloader
ok but is compatible with r800x, games camera etc and how do i downgrade without relocking my bootloader
edit: i also saw the xdark rom and looks good what rom is the best that it will give full xperia 2011 ics experience with completely funcionality
edit2: ok i have Bootloader unlock allowed missing so how i can unlock my bootloader
sorry for my english
That's not compatible with r800x. Its only for gsm. It'll boot but it wont give you service and if you want camera and game pads you cant install on locked bootloader. Also download an ftf and flash with flashtool to downgrade without unlocking. Check out fma965s guides. They are very helpful and explain how to do everything very well
Sent from my r800x using xda developers app
ok i know, i dont care about service, i only want a ics rom with funcionaly at 100%
with camera and touchpads and how i UNLOCK MY BOOTLOADER WITH Bootloader unlock allowed missing
and i ask of how to downgrade without RELOCKING bootloader, no UNLOCKING
edit: ok i dont care if it is an ics or, jb or gb rom I ONLY WANT A FIX FOR CAMERA ON DIXPERIA 2 OR XPERIA NXT ROM OR TA GB ROM WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER
edit2k i have unlocked my bootloader so can someone please give a tutorial of how to install the xdark ics rom, i have r800x with 2.3.3
Do not install ANY GSM GB roms they are incompatable to the R800x you will get a black screen instead of a home screen. You can only install ics and jb roms. but that requires a unlocked bootloader. If you dont have your bootloader unlocked your stuck with what you have.
chery2k said:
Do not install ANY GSM GB roms they are incompatable to the R800x you will get a black screen instead of a home screen. You can only install ics and jb roms. but that requires a unlocked bootloader. If you dont have your bootloader unlocked your stuck with what you have.
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Actually you can install gsm gb roms and flash xdarkmarios patch right afterwards and it'll boot fine but no service ofcourse
Sent from my R800x using xda app-developers app
yes i flashed several gsm roms with darkmario pathc and all works excpt the video recording in high or youtube high (it works in the other modes)
ok i cant find any fix to video recording or any good roms (due to that all the roms for r800x are themed stock roms and my bootloader is locked) so i will stay in stock rom with my own adds
sorry for my english
I've been trying to buy a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28AT) for use on T-Mobile USA where the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked. So far, all the devices I've looked at all say No.
I know I can still root an LT28AT where the bootloader unlock allowed = No, but I can't install custom ROMs and kernels, right?
But from reading threads here it seems some people can still install custom ROMs and kernels where the answer is No. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
Thanks!
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
With an unlocked bootloader you can use roms that need another kernel, just like miui, cm 10 etc
w3nZ said:
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
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Does that include CyanogenMod ROMs like CM10, CM11 etc?
Also, with a locked bootloader can anyone tell me if I can install any kernels that will overclock?
THANKS!
CyanogenMod Roms need their own kernel, and to flash this kernel, you need an unlocked bootloader.
You cant flash any custom kernel on a locked bootloader.
You must unlocked bootloader before flash another kernel.
w3nZ said:
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
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So what ROMs are stock-based that are available on XDA?
U can actually flash cm 10 on u a locked boot loader... A developer @mrgeez is working on making cm10 rom for locked bootloaders... Some roms work on locked boot loader and some don't... But ideally don't buy a cell with locked bootloader.. Causes to many problems..
Sent from my lt28h running kitkat ??
Hit thanks if I helped.. ??
Sent from my Xperia ion using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
parthv21 said:
U can actually flash cm 10 on u a locked boot loader... A developer @mrgeez is working on making cm10 rom ...
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That's not me sadly, you're probably thinking of someone else with a similar name...
Ya... I was talking about @MrGezz...
Sent from my Xperia ion using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
mrgeez said:
That's not me sadly, you're probably thinking of someone else with a similar name...
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parthv21 said:
Ya... I was talking about @MrGezz...
Sent from my Xperia ion using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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that kinda funny , hahaha, but anyone who own xperia ion that want to test cm10 for LB can found it here
Sorry, @parthv21, your info is inaccurate. See below link:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 for LOCKED bootloaders(For Xperia Ion)
EEngineer said:
Sorry, @parthv21, your info is inaccurate. See below link:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 for LOCKED bootloaders(For Xperia Ion)
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What's inaccurate about it? This is an exception because they managed to get CM10 working with a stock kernel. You can't get any higher versions though because those require an appropriate kernel that isn't stock anymore. There have been a lot of kernel changes between Android 4.1 and 4.2. So on locked bootloader you can install stockbased ROMs (like eXistenZ) and one particular version of CM10. Impossible to flash a custom kernel.
Unlocking the bootloader also has downsides though. Beyond Android 4.0, the Mobile Bravia Engine stops working on an unlocked bootloader. Without that, the colours are a bit more washed out, and the screen already isn't the most vibrant around (the Xperia S screen anyway, but the Xperia Ion screen isn't that different).
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What's inaccurate about it?
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EEngineer said:
I know I can still root an LT28AT where the bootloader unlock allowed = No, but I can't install custom ROMs and kernels, right?
But from reading threads here it seems some people can still install custom ROMs and kernels where the answer is No. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
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Redstarr1 said:
This is an exception because they managed to get CM10 working with a stock kernel. You can't get any higher versions though because those require an appropriate kernel that isn't stock anymore. There have been a lot of kernel changes between Android 4.1 and 4.2. So on locked bootloader you can install stockbased ROMs (like eXistenZ) and one particular version of CM10. Impossible to flash a custom kernel.
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So really a locked bootloader means I can't install any kernels, And I can only install ROMs compatible with my existing stock kernel.
Redstarr1 said:
Unlocking the bootloader also has downsides though. Beyond Android 4.0, the Mobile Bravia Engine stops working on an unlocked bootloader. Without that, the colours are a bit more washed out, and the screen already isn't the most vibrant around (the Xperia S screen anyway, but the Xperia Ion screen isn't that different).
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Good to know!