Is the darkforest rom compatible with a locked bootloader? I've looked around but can't find the best answer to my question.
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KamexxTheWolf said:
Is the darkforest rom compatible with a locked bootloader? I've looked around but can't find the best answer to my question.
Sent from my R800"i" truly R800at...but flashed a R800i and G2JB
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I'm not an expert on locked boot loaders as such but looking up this information I see that it supports locked boat loaders...
http://darkforestgroup.com/forum/index.php/topic,11307.msg80406.html#new
dont install this rom as its outdated and there is v4 out there
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Can someone give me someone feedback on this subject?
If not lets try to find a friendly dev to help.
Any GSM rom will work fine on the AT&T phones.
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I have a locked bootloader. Are all the stock kernels in the GSM roms the same? In other words does r800i rom and stock kernel work with r800at?
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knightofthe9 said:
I have a locked bootloader. Are all the stock kernels in the GSM roms the same? In other words does r800i rom and stock kernel work with r800at?
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I am fellow 800at. Had phone for Bout a week. All gsm stock roms are safe to use on 800at. I'm on 800i 058 firmware with 036 baseband right now and doomkernel bootloader unlocked. But stock kernels are fine with locked bootloader. Battery seemed better on older firmware but I haven't tested long enough to be sure.
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
wyckedsyko said:
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)
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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OK so I got my Xperia PLAY, and I'm looking for a plain debloated, deodexed, clean stock ROM. Does such a ROM exist? Also, do I need an unlocked bootloader? How can I tell if my phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks!
ThePlasticBling said:
OK so I got my Xperia PLAY, and I'm looking for a plain debloated, deodexed, clean stock ROM. Does such a ROM exist? Also, do I need an unlocked bootloader? How can I tell if my phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks!
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Hmm.... You can debloat the default/stock rom
Thinking of ODEX then I've no clue.
Unless you're looking for a Rom that is already existent so what are you looking for?
Performance?
Stability?
Lightness?
sewer56lol said:
Hmm.... You can debloat the default/stock rom
Thinking of ODEX then I've no clue.
Unless you're looking for a Rom that is already existent so what are you looking for?
Performance?
Stability?
Lightness?
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Overall I want a really fast and stable ROM that is good for gaming. I want it to look like stock though. Also, what does supercharged mean? Would that make it faster? I plan on overclocking, too.
Would it just be possible to root and overclock stock 2.3.4?
ThePlasticBling said:
Would it just be possible to root and overclock stock 2.3.4?
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You cant overclock with a stock kernel 2.3.4. Since you dont know if your bootloader is unlocked it is obviously locked. You need a custom kernel that allows overclocking and this discussion is ended since you are stuck with what you have.
chery2k said:
You cant overclock with a stock kernel 2.3.4. Since you dont know if your bootloader is unlocked it is obviously locked. You need a custom kernel that allows overclocking and this discussion is ended since you are stuck with what you have.
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Is there an overclockable kernel that you can flash on locked bootloaders?
ThePlasticBling said:
Is there an overclockable kernel that you can flash on locked bootloaders?
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Nope. If you flash a custom kernel with your bootloader locked you will have a soft brick device.
chery2k said:
Nope. If you flash a custom kernel with your bootloader locked you will have a soft brick device.
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OK. I've been looking up ways to unlock the bootloader on the R800X. I have dialed the number so you can get to the menu where you can check if you can unlock your bootloader, but there is nothing that says "rooting status" in the information part. My phone IS rooted. Does this mean I can't unlock the bootloader? I'm on Verizon.
Hey buddy, I have the same R800X as you on Verizon. We can't unlock bootloader for free unfortunately. I paid 20 to get mine unlocked. It was worth it for sure.
I am running debloated, supercharged stock 2.3.3 rom, and it works great.
I just got my Xperia Play last Friday
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jahjah440 said:
Hey buddy, I have the same R800X as you on Verizon. We can't unlock bootloader for free unfortunately. I paid 20 to get mine unlocked. It was worth it for sure.
I am running debloated, supercharged stock 2.3.3 rom, and it works great.
I just got my Xperia Play last Friday
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Thanks for the advice. Where did you get your bootloader keys? I think I'm going to chose the same path you did. Also, what kernel are you using? Thanks again!
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ThePlasticBling said:
Thanks for the advice. Where did you get your bootloader keys? I think I'm going to chose the same path you did. Also, what kernel are you using? Thanks again!
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I got my phone unlocked through here: http://unlock-bootloader.com/
I was a little nervous at first because you have to pay first and then he unlocks your phone. But I went ahead and did it and I would recommend it fully. It took about 10 minutes from beginning to end.
I am using Doomkernel. Going from the stock kernel and Doomkernel is like night and day. The phone is much more responsive and stable.
But the true speed gain is when you supercharge the rom. My friend, I have never seen speed gains so obvious.
Combine this with an overclock, and I will promise you will be impressed. The stock cpu speed is 1ghz, but I have just oc'ed to 1.2ghz. My max stable cpu speed is 1.9ghz, but I found 1.2ghz is a perfect speed for my needs
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch w/ Stock 4.0.4
Xperia Play R800X w/ supercharged stock 2.3.3 and doomkernel
I have a locked bootloader and Gin2Jellybean. It is fairly debloated and everything especially if you get the lite version. And then you can always uninstall any more with root uninstaller from the market
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love my phone. but it's almost 2 years old. my phone is stock but rooted and it runs excellent since i've cleared all the bloat.
i've got a build 3.0.1.b.0.270
android version 2.3.3
is there anyone happy with stock ics on their att play? if so, does everything work 100% (wifi, text messaging, internet)?
sorry for this newbie post to the experts but would appreciate help. thanks.
Atm there's no stock ics ics firmware... Most of them are modded roms from the original ics beta or ported from other devices... But first, UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER... If it's still locked you won't be able to flash any custom kernel or Rom...
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To install ics you need to have your bootloader unlocked. Other than that your set to go with everything else.
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Atm there's no stock ics ics firmware... Most of them are modded roms from the original ics beta or ported from other devices... But first, UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER... If it's still locked you won't be able to flash any custom kernel or Rom...
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appreciate the advice. there's so many. where do i start?
chery2k said:
To install ics you need to have your bootloader unlocked. Other than that your set to go with everything else.
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thanks man. did you have any problems with wifi, internet, texting when changing to ics?
On Krisdees Sony ICS Beta everything works great battery life with lupus 720 p ICS +GB......unlocking your boot loader is your primary objective...IdK if your being a r800a makes things different...as I am r800i
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R800a and R800i are the same thing, it doesn't matter which in one you have... unlock your bootloader via zergrush and i recommend you to try either the express rom or the markpython rom, both have NXT looks... if you wanna try something a little different, try de hybrid rom by krisdee...
Have to pay
legacygt777 said:
appreciate the advice. there's so many. where do i start?
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As far as I know, you have to pay to have your bootloader unlocked if you have the r800at. I recommend Jinx13, I got it done in about 10 minutes.
SubjectSigma said:
As far as I know, you have to pay to have your bootloader unlocked if you have the r800at. I recommend Jinx13, I got it done in about 10 minutes.
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really? can anyone confirm this? thanks.
legacygt777 said:
really? can anyone confirm this? thanks.
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In terms of having to pay? No.
Here is a free method.
legacygt777 said:
really? can anyone confirm this? thanks.
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No you can unlock it via Sony's unlock site just follow their directions
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rom: cm9 official
kernel: Turbo v3.1
You can not unlock your bootloader for free from the sony website if you have the R800at model.