What exactly do I need to know like how to unlock the bootloader/carrier unlock and about the gamepad and which roms fully support it? I have a Xperia X8 and a S3, so I'm not a total noob. I got the R800at one.
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Techniques said:
What exactly do I need to know like how to unlock the bootloader/carrier unlock and about the gamepad and which roms fully support it? I have a Xperia X8 and a S3, so I'm not a total noob. I got the R800at one.
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go to this site http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
for instruction http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
and about the rom u can say the catalog will br provided with working and non working apps and all
Also when you're looking for roms, if you don't care about getting cell service you can flash any xperia play rom you want. If you want cell service, you have to get GSM roms, and make sure they are ones that are compatible with your phone. Also, any rom that isn't compatible with the gamepad will usually say so within the posting.
Hi I was just wondering how do I know if my phone has an unlocked bootloader? Xperia s
tinyrevill89 said:
Hi I was just wondering how do I know if my phone has an unlocked bootloader? Xperia s
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If your Xperia S is in a purchased state (ie, not modified at all and running stock firmware) I guess its bootloader will be locked. Anyways as Xperia S has got a dedicated forum section, head over there to learn about it more.
hello friends,
I am new to this forum.I am planning to buy a new xperia s from Dubai.I live in India.So I wanted to know that if I use this phone in India,will I get all the latest updates over the air?
Yes,of course until & unless,u unlock your bootloader
Sent from my Xperia SL using xda premium
christin91 said:
hello friends,
I am new to this forum.I am planning to buy a new xperia s from Dubai.I live in India.So I wanted to know that if I use this phone in India,will I get all the latest updates over the air?
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Yes @christin91,
Even if Your phone is from Dubai. You can get all the updates Anywhere in the world.
Do not root or unlock the bootloader of your device. As that will void the warranty.
Happy Shopping Your Xperia S
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So, you just post 10 Times "..." in 10 threads for get 10 post?.
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
Migliano said:
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
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Its called Xperia ZL so just search it on the search for device bar. You dont have to be a developer to unlock as unlocking can give you cool roms that can be very much customized.
AndroidHoneyComb said:
Its called Xperia ZL so just search it on the search for device bar. You dont have to be a developer to unlock as unlocking can give you cool roms that can be very much customized.
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Hi, thanks for your reply. Where can I find customized Roms from trustworthy sources. Could you please reply the others questions?
Migliano said:
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
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You get updates thru SONY and you will get a notification when you can get a update.
To see if you can unlock your bootloader go to
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions as it will tell you the directions then once you have unlocked, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095 and find some roms. ( its a little dangerous if you dont know what your doing ) and UNLOCKING will void the warranty
AndroidHoneyComb said:
You get updates thru SONY and you will get a notification when you can get a update.
To see if you can unlock your bootloader go to
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions as it will tell you the directions then once you have unlocked, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095 and find some roms. ( its a little dangerous if you dont know what your doing ) and UNLOCKING will void the warranty
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ok, thanks a lot man
Hi, I dont have 10 posts yet, because of that I m gonna post it here
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...???
Migliano said:
Hi, I dont have 10 posts yet, because of that I m gonna post it here
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...???
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yep
AndroidHoneyComb said:
yep
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Really? How did u do it? I posted the same question in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201148&page=4 and @DooMLoRD said "No"
Migliano said:
Really? How did u do it? I posted the same question in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201148&page=4 and @DooMLoRD said "No"
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If you have already unlocked your bootloader, without backing up your Drm Keys, then you wont get the bravia engine back.
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If you have already unlocked your bootloader, without backing up your Drm Keys, then you wont get the bravia engine back.
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I havent unlocked my bootloader yet. I just rooted (the bootloader changed unlockable yes to no), installed cwm and made a backup using cwm, saved in internal storage. Is that enough? Is this backup saved the drm keys?
Thank you
Migliano said:
I havent unlocked my bootloader yet. I just rooted (the bootloader changed unlockable yes to no), installed cwm and made a backup using cwm, saved in internal storage. Is that enough? Is this backup saved the drm keys?
Thank you
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Use the tutorial I have linked above, with that method you will get your phone back to factory-state when you want to.
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Use the tutorial I have linked above, with that method you will get your phone back to factory-state when you want to.
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Sorry, but where is the tutorial you said?
Migliano said:
Sorry, but where is the tutorial you said?
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I have a unrelated question, because I'm planning to buy this phone here in Brazil. Battery is something you can rely on with 3G on?
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I have a unrelated question, because I'm planning to buy this phone here in Brazil. Battery is something you can rely on with 3G on?
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The phone is fantastic, but the battery is below average even with 3g, altough the relates i hear about SIV are even worse. Since HTC don't sell officialy in Brazil anymore, i don't trust in LG and Motorola don't have a rival for these phones i think ZQ is the best choise.
I'm a heavy user, so i charge it twice a day,but with moderate use + stamina mode i think you can get a day of battery.
Hi,
I want to unlock the bootloader for my brother, I have don't it before for my device so I know how to do it, unfortunately while I was looking for the device list on Sony unlock service to get the unlock code I wasn't able to find it there only SL is on the list.
any idea guys? Please help.
hakhater said:
Hi,
I want to unlock the bootloader for my brother, I have don't it before for my device so I know how to do it, unfortunately while I was looking for the device list on Sony unlock service to get the unlock code I wasn't able to find it there only SL is on the list.
any idea guys? Please help.
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Use Xperia SL. Xperia S=Xperia SL. People have tried it earlier and it works.
Mirhawk said:
Use Xperia SL. Xperia S=Xperia SL. People have tried it earlier and it works.
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any chance that will Brick the device???
hakhater said:
any chance that will Brick the device???
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No, it won't brick the device as long as You follow the correct procedure.
Thanks, I will try it as soon as possible
Xperia S and Xperia SL are the same except for their CPU frequencies being clocked at a different speed.
You can use all the methods/mods/roms/kernels of S for SL and vice versa
Thanks guys for the help. I've successfully unlocked the bootloader.