Hi, I have searched everywhere for the solution to my problem I even tried posting in cyanogenmod official forum but no one posted back so I'm gonna try posting my problem here
I just rooted my Arc S (LT18i) and I wanted to install cyanogen mod in it the only problem is that I can't :/
My bootloader is locked so fastboot mode in my phone isn't enabled , I don't wanna pay 20$ just to unlock it so I bought and instaled Rom Manager, I've read that I could also intall cyanogen mod through there.
When I select "Download ROM" it said that I needed to install CWM and it asked me if I wanted to install it now, I said yes and selected my phone model, then it said that my phone isn't yet supported, no problem I just needed to use x-part to download and install CWM , everything went fine in x-part and now I have CWM, then I tried going to "Download ROM" again, once again it says that I need to install CWM, I just said that I installed it manualy it accepts it and Cyanogen wasn't on the list .. I don't know why.
I have the lincensed version and I do have Advanced mode on.
Can someone please help me, I realy wan't to install cyanogen mod in my phone.
Thanks for reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735990
ROM Manager doesn't work properly without its own CWM afaik.
Ranguna217 said:
My bootloader is locked so fastboot mode in my phone isn't enabled , I don't wanna pay 20$ just to unlock it so I bought and instaled Rom Manager, I've read that I could also intall cyanogen mod through there.
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As you need to flash the CM kernel you need to unlock the boot loader.
Rom Manager does not support Xperia.
Pvy.
Open Xperia Arc development Section find unlock bootloader thread ,and start learning HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, its really easy actually
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk 2
finch.****break said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735990
ROM Manager doesn't work properly without its own CWM afaik.
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Awh, shi*
Does anyone know when CWM will be supported for my phone?
XperienceD said:
As you need to flash the CM kernel you need to unlock the boot loader.
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My bootloader is unlockable*.
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
pvyParts said:
Rom Manager does not support Xperia.
Pvy.
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It doesn't??
It works, the only problem is that cyanogenmod doesn't appear in the "Download ROM" menu
XnightX said:
Open Xperia Arc development Section find unlock bootloader thread ,and start learning HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, its really easy actually
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk 2
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My bootloader is unlockable*.
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
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So I need to wait for an official CWM update for my phone to install CM?
Ranguna217 said:
Awh, shi*
Does anyone know when CWM will be supported for my phone?
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You would still need to unlock your bootloader. See the guides and stickys, as no boot loader is unlockable.
XperienceD said:
You would still need to unlock your bootloader. See the guides and stickys, as no boot loader is unlockable.
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I can't
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Ranguna217 said:
I can't
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
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Have a read of THIS thread, but try and show a bit more initiative.
XperienceD said:
Have a read of THIS thread, but try and show a bit more initiative.
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Thank you )
I just PM'd jinx13 asking if he could help me, thanks again for directing me to that thread
And thanks for all your replys
I'm sorry for reviving the post but looks like my phone is unlockable..
Jinx said that it had some kind of new security in it, well I'll just have to live with ICS
XperienceD said:
As you need to flash the CM kernel you need to unlock the boot loader.
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+1
He already has "Flash kernel" in instructions in FXP thread so why is he asking? Damn...
maxio1998 said:
+1
He already has "Flash kernel" in instructions in FXP thread so why is he asking? Damn...
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(sorry for the bad language)
I'm asking about the Fu**ing bootloader , and I flashed my kenel with flashtools in flash mode which is enabled, but since my bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked I can't install cyanogenmod because it need FASTBOOT mode NOT FLASH mode, Damn...
Thats What i Hate about Rom MAnager.
Related
in the thread of nAa-r2 CWM for mini/pro/active/arc it say you can install stock rom in the recovery, and i searched for stock rom and i bumped into SE tweaked thread and i am confused if this are compatible. is SE TWEAKED really a stock rom? and one thing SE tweaked thread says that the requirement is unlocked bootloader, mine is still locked but i have fastboot and cwm.. what does that mean? enlighten me please.. thanks..
i think i also need a list of tweaked stock roms that can be use from nAa-r2 CWM..
thanks in advance to all who will answer my query.. ^_^
You can use that recovery on custom kernels/ROMs too.
dp94 said:
You can use that recovery on custom kernels/ROMs too.
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no kidding?
wow.. but it says will only work on unlock bootloader.. mine is locked..
i just want to make sure that it will brick my phone..
this will be an expensive paper weight if that happens..
I've had a locked BL and that CWM recovery installed.
Then I unlocked my BL, flashed a kernel and the recovery and the backups where still there.
dp94 said:
I've had a locked BL and that CWM recovery installed.
Then I unlocked my BL, flashed a kernel and the recovery and the backups where still there.
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my bootloader is still locked.. i want to know if i can flash it even though it is still locked.. i still have no plans of unlocking my bootloader.. maybe i have to wait a little more before i can decide of unlocking it.. i am not worrying about losing my recovery, i am concern of bricking my phone..
Yes, you can flash it even with locked BL.
Look for the program in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
dp94 said:
Yes, you can flash it even with locked BL.
Look for the program in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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thanks sir..
you helped me a lot..
Hey guys,
since i flashed back to and older version to root the phone and then upgraded again, everytime my battery is empty and i plug in my phone in to charge, it ends in a bootloop. But when i press the back button to get into the recovery and then boot the phone from there it boots normally.
Someone knows what went wrong, when i rooted my phone?? :good:
shiinix said:
Hey guys,
since i flashed back to and older version to root the phone and then upgraded again, everytime my battery is empty and i plug in my phone in to charge, it ends in a bootloop. But when i press the back button to get into the recovery and then boot the phone from there it boots normally.
Someone knows what went wrong, when i rooted my phone?? :good:
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Man what did you do when rooting what tool?
I think ...keep things as simple as possible ...flash again a new firmware and it should work ok !
Hey
thanks for ur answer :good:
i rooted my phone like that:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
But which firmware i should flash? i am a noob in flashing phones
Can u post a link to a firmware which is good for my phone?
shiinix said:
Hey
thanks for ur answer :good:
i rooted my phone like that:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
But which firmware i should flash? i am a noob in flashing phones
Can u post a link to a firmware which is good for my phone?
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here is a list of ROMs for your phone be sure you have Xperia Arc S not other phone never flash a ROM that is not for your phone because you can cause hardware damage to your phone
i cant install a custom rom, cause my bootloader is locked.
edit.:
can i install arconium (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565475) cause it only requries a "stock kernel with CWM???
A unlocked bootloader is only usefull to install other kernels, but because this rom is compatible with a stock rom, i think i dont have to unlock the bootloader, right? :cyclops:
shiinix said:
i cant install a custom rom, cause my bootloader is locked.
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Can't you unlock bootloader trough htcdev?
Another question: Why did you root your phone?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S using Tapatalk
Guitarfreak12 said:
Can't you unlock bootloader trough htcdev?
Another question: Why did you root your phone?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S using Tapatalk
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i can unlock, but i dont think it is a good idea for a newby like me to unlock it.
I rooted my phone, cause i wanted to install other fonts and wanted to delete some apps, which were installed, and to customize some
shiinix said:
i cant install a custom rom, cause my bootloader is locked.
edit.:
can i install arconium (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565475) cause it only requries a "stock kernel with CWM???
A unlocked bootloader is only usefull to install other kernels, but because this rom is compatible with a stock rom, i think i dont have to unlock the bootloader, right? :cyclops:
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It seems Acronium requires an unlocked bootloader
for your first flash I recommend to install a stock-based ROM just leave bootloader as it is if you just wanna do this way then use a laptop when flashing /unlocking bootloader cause every failure in bootloader results in a dead-phone then only service tools save your phone -your phone is bricked
so search in that list for a ROM that is stock-based choose one with good howto instructions
ruscan.calin said:
It seems Acronium requires an unlocked bootloader
for your first flash I recommend to install a stock-based ROM just leave bootloader as it is if you just wanna do this way then use a laptop when flashing /unlocking bootloader cause every failure in bootloader results in a dead-phone then only service tools save your phone -your phone is bricked
so search in that list for a ROM that is stock-based choose one with good howto instructions
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ok thank u
Can you recommend me a fast rom which is working with a locked bootloader, cause i dont want to risk to install a rom, which is not compatible with my phone, and then my phone is broken ..
So if something goes wrong it is NOT possible to restore with CWM recovery?
here some information about my phone:
baseband-version: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
Kernel-version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
android: 4.0.4
build number: 4.1.8.0.4.31
shiinix said:
ok thank u
Can you recommend me a fast rom which is working with a locked bootloader, cause i dont want to risk to install a rom, which is not compatible with my phone, and then my phone is broken ..
So if something goes wrong it is NOT possible to restore with CWM recovery?
here some information about my phone:
baseband-version: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
Kernel-version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
android: 4.0.4
build number: 4.1.8.0.4.31
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to unlock bootloader follow instructions on Sony site then you can install whatever you want if you just hesitate better stay on stock ROM also ICS is good enough read here about CWM
ruscan.calin said:
to unlock bootloader follow instructions on Sony site then you can install whatever you want if you just hesitate better stay on stock ROM also ICS is good enough read here about CWM
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if i unlock bootloader i only lose software warranty, or i lose hardware warranty too?
shiinix said:
if i unlock bootloader i only lose software warranty, or i lose hardware warranty too?
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but why not to read on Sony site I don't have this phone read disclaimer on site I gave you the link..
It's obvious hardware is of interest here
shiinix said:
i can unlock, but i dont think it is a good idea for a newby like me to unlock it.
I rooted my phone, cause i wanted to install other fonts and wanted to delete some apps, which were installed, and to customize some
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Ok, but why do you think unlocking bootloader isnt a good idea (cause of factory reset)?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda premium
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
I recently got the Xperia S {No SD Card Slot, 32gb internal Storage}
I know it may sound silly, but could someone point me in the right direction for Flashing and Rooting this, what what's the best Rom/Kernal/Recovery Menu for this awesome device?
Just want to say, I do have experience on flashing stuff, installing roms ect
Just wondering what tools are needed to Root and Flash this thing
Thanks All!
this is the xS index for tutorials and guides and everything in between
regarding the part about best rom, you're always gonna receive a biased opinion on that coz that pretty much boils down to user preference
GrimTech said:
I recently got the Xperia S {No SD Card Slot, 32gb internal Storage}
I know it may sound silly, but could someone point me in the right direction for Flashing and Rooting this, what what's the best Rom/Kernal/Recovery Menu for this awesome device?
Just want to say, I do have experience on flashing stuff, installing roms ect
Just wondering what tools are needed to Root and Flash this thing
Thanks All!
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Check first: *#*#SERVICE#*#* >>service info>>configuration
if it says Bootloader unlocked allowed=yes then try as explained below ! It will definitely works !
I suggest you to first unlock your bootloader via the easy tool described at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1560613
then flash the Doomkernel with the flashtool booting at fastboot mode. Before doing that never forget to install the necessary drivers.
The kernel is preloaded with custom recovery CWM and TWRP. While booting when you see doom logo pressing at 'vol +' you'll get CWM and pressing at camera button you'll get TWRP.
And flash the su and busybox package via recovery (CWM or TWRP)
for flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/
for kernel and su & busybox package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2305591
& then enjoy Rooted jelly bean
ALL THE BEST !
pracas said:
Check first: *#*#SERVICE#*#* >>service info>>configuration
if it says Bootloader unlocked allowed=yes then try as explained below ! It will definitely works !
I suggest you to first unlock your bootloader via the easy tool described at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1560613
then flash the Doomkernel with the flashtool booting at fastboot mode. Before doing that never forget to install the necessary drivers.
The kernel is preloaded with custom recovery CWM and TWRP. While booting when you see doom logo pressing at 'vol +' you'll get CWM and pressing at camera button you'll get TWRP.
And flash the su and busybox package via recovery (CWM or TWRP)
for flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/
for kernel and su & busybox package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2305591
& then enjoy Rooted jelly bean
ALL THE BEST !
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My Bootloader is locked, Guessing I'm kinda screwed?
GrimTech said:
My Bootloader is locked, Guessing I'm kinda screwed?
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Locked, ok...but is it unlockable : YES or NO ?
GrimTech said:
My Bootloader is locked, Guessing I'm kinda screwed?
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If it says Bootloader unlocked allowed=yes then only follow the above steps carefully !
Then if Bootloader unlocked allowed=no, Remember your phone will never be unlocked !
zupadroid said:
Locked, ok...but is it unlockable : YES or NO ?
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Ah, it says NO
I thought what I said was the same thing, Sorry, but it says NO
GrimTech said:
Ah, it says NO
I thought what I said was the same thing, Sorry, but it says NO
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I'm guessing I can't root or Flash this thing
GrimTech said:
Ah, it says NO
I thought what I said was the same thing, Sorry, but it says NO
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You said locked, not unlockable but that's too bad that it says NO, man.
zupadroid said:
You said locked, not unlockable but that's too bad that it says NO, man.
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So I have no luck with Rooting or flashing?
Sigh, Guessing that's ok, I have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Rooted and Flashed
GrimTech said:
So I have no luck with Rooting or flashing?
Sigh, Guessing that's ok, I have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Rooted and Flashed
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You can root it, but you can't flash custom ROM's.
zupadroid said:
You can root it, but you can't flash custom ROM's.
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That sucks I guess, but Rooting is something I guess. was there a link on here already to root it in this thread?
GrimTech said:
That sucks I guess, but Rooting is something I guess. was there a link on here already to root it in this thread?
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CLICK HERE
zupadroid said:
CLICK HERE
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Heh, I tried this, but I get Error Type 3, I have no idea what it means though.
I have the ADB Drivers installed ect.
GrimTech said:
Heh, I tried this, but I get Error Type 3, I have no idea what it means though.
I have the ADB Drivers installed ect.
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Search this and try it : DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
zupadroid said:
Search this and try it : DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
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I did it, restarted. Did not appear to be rooted
GrimTech said:
I did it, restarted. Did not appear to be rooted
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Install RootCecker and see if it is rooted. After that you can also try this SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.
Hi all,
I have a great news
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
Bootloader is compatible with open devices roms and also enables real recovery (Volume Down + Power)
to flash recovery partition on device you have to
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Happy Cooking
J
PS.
in case latest software does not appear just press "all Services"
flash latest software available and on top new loader
jerpelea said:
Hi all,
We are releasing today a new bootloader for Yukon devices (M2,E3,T3,T2 Ultra) on emma
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Bootloader is compatible with open devices roms and also enables real recovery (Volume Down + Power)
to flash recovery partition on device you have to
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Happy Cooking
J
PS.
in case latest software does not appear just press "all Services"
flash latest software available and on top new loader
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Awesome!
Thanks for your work!
jerpelea said:
Hi all,
We are releasing today a new bootloader for Yukon devices (M2,E3,T3,T2 Ultra) on emma
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Bootloader is compatible with open devices roms and also enables real recovery (Volume Down + Power)
to flash recovery partition on device you have to
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Happy Cooking
J
PS.
in case latest software does not appear just press "all Services"
flash latest software available and on top new loader
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So I guess that if I don't have the bootloader unlocked I'll not be able to get the new one with the real recovery, right?
Thank you very much! I hope we can have more and more ROMs for our device considering it's a really great one
I installed Emma and registered, but i didn't received a password.
is it normal to have such a delay ?
dan15 said:
I installed Emma and registered, but i didn't received a password.
is it normal to have such a delay ?
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if you copy the file "customization.ini" to the installation folder you dont need to register...
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Is it supposed to be an official recovery? because I had Philz recovery and tried to used this tool, it sayed "bootloader update", i did it and nothing changed...
jerpelea said:
Hi all,
We are releasing today a new bootloader for Yukon devices (M2,E3,T3,T2 Ultra) on emma
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
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Is there any way to install it without emma? As I understand emma is a tool for windows, which is the one os I need for nothing.
How to change bootloader under unixes?
Sent from D using DA Free
lalotche said:
Is there any way to install it without emma? As I understand emma is a tool for windows, which is the one os I need for nothing.
How to change bootloader under unixes?
Sent from D using DA Free
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I unlocked my bootloader without Emma, at the official site, give it a try:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
edit: also, I tried to update it with Emma, not sure if it worked or not, 'cuz I dont know how to check if its updated :x
I did not ask about unlocking.
The question was about updating.
Simple flashing recovery partition is impossible until it does not exist.
Sent
lalotche said:
I did not ask about unlocking.
The question was about updating.
Simple flashing recovery partition is impossible until it does not exist.
Sent
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It's said in the fxp website (fxpblog.co) that they're going to release a ftf package with the updated bootloader for the yukon devices (included our T3) soon but it seems it's not still available.
I hope I helped you.
Have a nice day
lalotche said:
I did not ask about unlocking.
The question was about updating.
Simple flashing recovery partition is impossible until it does not exist.
Sent
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flash latest official 18.1.A.2.25 and boot your device
shut device down
flash bootloader update
flash AOSP and a recovery.img on device
Enjoy
J
@ jerpelea : where do you find a working recovery.mg, because, the one i cook with the actual AOSP code is not running...
Bootloader unlock allowed
There is some way to release unlock the Bootloader when the cell factory says it can not.
In the dialler enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu and i have:
Rooting Status
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
Help me please.
h2ocuba said:
There is some way to release unlock the Bootloader when the cell factory says it can not.
In the dialler enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu and i have:
Rooting Status
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
Help me please.
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I dont think u can unlock when the device says u cannot. Have u tried to connect it and check Emma?
vmlc said:
I dont think u can unlock when the device says u cannot. Have u tried to connect it and check Emma?
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What is Emma? Sorry for the question.
h2ocuba said:
What is Emma? Sorry for the question.
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flashtool from Sony: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/