Why should I unlock my bootloader? Please be specific.
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Good question. Well unlocking your bootloader opens many opportunites, main one being you can flash custom kernels and then flash custom roms such as ICS and other roms that require unlocked bootloaders. Although you can flash custom roms on an unlocked bootloader, it's a lot longer and you can't flash kernels and therefore flash any roms that require custom kernels.
If you want to try custom roms, ICS and just experiment with your phone then go for it, otherwise just leave it. It's up to you really but since I unlocked mine I've never looked back...
Hope I helped
Are custom Rome and kernels better?
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JunDavis said:
Are custom Rome and kernels better?
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Simple answer, yes.
Yes. I when you overclock your phone you need a custom kernel to do that. Also a custom kernel is usually smoother then stock. Lastly, if you want ICS you need a custom kernel so.....
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You want to know why you should unlock bootloader? Well here is a reason, Sony decided to scrap ICS for Xperia Play. While other Xperia devices get to have ICS.
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So are there any other rom options for r800x users other than GBTweaked and Cola? Cyanogen doesnt get specific so im not quite sure.
There is the Darkforest ROM version 3.0.5, the UK firmware ROM for the R800x and the IT-ROM, all of which will work with a locked or unlocked bootloader. Note that of the ones listed in your OP, CM7 is the only one that requires a unlocked bootloader.
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Check out the UK firmware on R800x thread. The first post is the best rom I have ever used.
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I need to unlock my boot loader im sick of gbtweaked.. its ok, but nothing special
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So are there any other rom options for r800x users other than GBTweaked and Cola? Cyanogen doesnt get specific so im not quite sure.
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I just flashed T.E.A.M. ROM on my r800i yesterday and it also works for other xplay variants according to the thread starter. Its like a modification to the stock 2.3.4 and it is really fast and easy to use. Also, less than 50MB compared to other custom ROMS out there which are buggy.
Here's my current set up for my Xperia Play r800i:
T.E.A.M. ROM
Doomlord's kernel v11
Unlocked bootloader
Stock Home Launcher (for optimal use)
Antutu CPU Master for overclocking purposes
Clockworkmod 5.0.2.7 for Xperia phones (available in Play Store aka Android Market)
Can anyone tell me what roms available for my arc s locked bootloader?
Not many I think there is only ROM by pvyparts look in Dev section
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Try with anikyng ROM
I think any stock based rom but i'm not sure.You have to try.
Hey guys im new to xda(im was on android forums) and i have a r800i 2.3.4 at the moment bootloader locked. I need to know what are the best of the best roms for locked boot loaders. I have no intenion of unlocking it any time soon. Mabye some day
Darkforest or T.E.A.M.
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What about overclocking? do i really need the bootloader unlocked? I tried to search but its always negative
You will need bootloader unlocked to overclock because you will need to flash a new kernel.
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Yes im also newbie on xda where can I get the darkforest roms version,,,,to download
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Yes im also newbie on xda where can I get the darkforest roms version,,,,to download
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The development subforum would be a good place to start looking. It's there.
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Is it a requirement of Custom ROMs to flash a Custom Kernal as well or can the stock Kernal be used. I'm using the latest Baseband that was supplied with the ICS update?
Roland
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Yes, whenever you change ROM you should change the kernel as well. In the thread from the ROM it says which kernel you should use. For example for CyanogenMod you need to use the kernel provided. But there are also kernels which can be used for more than 1 ROM, like DoomKernel
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Bramboos_95 said:
Yes, whenever you change ROM you should change the kernel as well. In the thread from the ROM it says which kernel you should use. For example for CyanogenMod you need to use the kernel provided. But there are also kernels which can be used for more than 1 ROM, like DoomKernel
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The last time I flashed a custom ROM was on my X8 and it was stock all the way with the Kernal.
Does the boot loader need to be unlocked to flash a new Kernal?
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Rolandh said:
The last time I flashed a custom ROM was on my X8 and it was stock all the way with the Kernal.
Does the boot loader need to be unlocked to flash a new Kernal?
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Yes..you need to unlocked bootloader to flash other kernel..
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kumbangdesa said:
Yes..you need to unlocked bootloader to flash other kernel..
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OK. I think I'll stick as I am for now as I really want a vanilla ICS ROM with all hardware working, Software buttons and the hardware back, home & menu button disabled in Android but active in CWM.
Roland
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It is not that hard to unlock the bootloader. It is way easier than it looks. And it gives you much more options to customize etc. It really recommend to unlock your bootloader
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Bramboos_95 said:
It is not that hard to unlock the bootloader. It is way easier than it looks. And it gives you much more options to customize etc. It really recommend to unlock your bootloader
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I'll look into unlocking the boot loader when I get in.
Are there any Vanilla ICS ROMs available?
Roland
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Here is a list of almost all custom ROMs available: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572904
There must be a ROM that fits you
Bram
Here is a list of almost all custom ROMs available: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572904
There must be a ROM that fits you
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Thanks for the link to the ROM thread. I've subscribed to a couple that look interesting for more attention when I'm on computer.
Roland
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Bramboos_95 said:
It is not that hard to unlock the bootloader. It is way easier than it looks. And it gives you much more options to customize etc. It really recommend to unlock your bootloader
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Could you explain how to unlock bootloader on arc lt15i
When I go into service menu it says bootloader unlock allowed: no
I know jinx13 does it for a fee but are there any other methods?
Thus would be really helpful as I want to use custom Roms but can't find any that work with stock firmware
Cheers
I don't know it when it says bootloader unlock allowed: no
But you can always look it up oj google. Your are probably not the first one with this problem
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thedeadend100 said:
Could you explain how to unlock bootloader on arc lt15i
When I go into service menu it says bootloader unlock allowed: no
I know jinx13 does it for a fee but are there any other methods?
Thus would be really helpful as I want to use custom Roms but can't find any that work with stock firmware
Cheers
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my friend read the following well and you will understand every thing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
I was rooting my arc without unlock bootloader, Can I install custom ROM if my arc ICS rooted only ( no unlock bootloader) ?
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There are a few ROMs that work only with CWM and stock Kernel, but most need unlocked bootloader.
You can flash Stock-based ROMs with a locked bootloader.
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Try with Mooded 90.1 or JJ's Hybrid Rom, are best of BL blocked
JJ hybrid is really nice
Prince
I don't overclock my arc because I'm afraid that will be brick and anyone else although I flash custom ROM without unlock bootloader ?
danisariandi said:
I don't overclock my arc because I'm afraid that will be brick and anyone else although I flash custom ROM without unlock bootloader ?
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Dude overclock won't brick your arc.. U should know your arc's overclocking limits tats all..
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I can't overclock this I'm afraid it can be warranty lost
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danisariandi said:
I can't overclock this I'm afraid it can be warranty lost
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Lol.. How can u lose warranty if Sony people can't come to know tat u overclocked? .. Anyways its your choice..
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I have a similar question. I was able to install CMW recovery into my locked bootloader Arc S.
Does this means I can install custom roms using it? Or to flash custom roms I still need the unlocked bootloader?
Thanks.
Yes scandals if u installed cwm u can install few roms.You can install arconium, all versions of mooded,90.1 works very well,arconiu muiu,jj hybrid rom those are the ones i tested and i can verefy that they are working on a phone with locked bootloader.Make sure you follow the instructions or u will screw your phone and u will have to flash the original ICS rom