I'm curious on how difficult it is to fix a ROM to run on stock kernel? Does anybody know of a good tutorial? I love my ion but unfortunately can't unlock the bootloader which leaves me with a stock kernel
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Now you can unlock bootloader
V_Nay said:
Now you can unlock bootloader
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And How???
I have Xperia S with stock .96 rom.
rErEaT said:
And How???
I have Xperia S with stock .96 rom.
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Select your device and READ & FOLLOW each every step. Enjoy unlocking bootloader
V_Nay said:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Select your device and READ & FOLLOW each every step. Enjoy unlocking bootloader
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Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
rErEaT said:
Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
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Sorry but you can´t install any rom with a custom kernel , roms with original kernel only like this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463579
rErEaT said:
Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
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It's because you have a carrier locked Xperia S. The above method wont work with it, also if you have the SIM unlock code the bootloader wont unlock. Do one thing,mail your carrier and sony asking if unlocking bootloader is possible.
BTW you can still root your device and install custom ROMs just search the forum.
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So today after watching tutorial videos and reading about it I finally made my mind and decided to flash/root my xperia arc. The build no of my stock was .431 now what I did was download the '.431 ready to root ftf' and flashed my phone, now when I tried to root it it gave me several errors mkdir failed for tmp, File exists and rm failed for *, No such file or directory and to make thing worse the memory card messed up and I had to format it and lost all the data. Now I've recovered the phone using pc companion but I failed very badly
I have no idea what exactly did I do wrong?
assassin8 said:
what exactly did I do wrong?
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Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
XperienceD said:
Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
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is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it? and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yep.
assassin8 said:
and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
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Read the stickys, and the individual threads for instructions.
Go to setting after flash the ready to root 4.0.3. Click at xperia. Click connectivity. Click USB connection mode. Choose MSC. The default is MTP if i not mistaken. Then root your phone and flash back 4.0.4 kernel.
This method i using when i root my phone last week. Before that it was giving me so many error.
Im on LOCKED BOOTLOADER while doing that
assassin8 said:
is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
SuperMari064 said:
Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
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what kernel and ROM should I get?
assassin8 said:
what kernel and ROM should I get?
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Normally I use the Arcknight kernel (Get version 3.5.1 or 3.3 because 3.6 is broken), but since Sony released the new .587 build I'm sticking with this kernel for now.
Now with Roms I suggest you go with this one its really good .
Okay I just rooted it sucessfully but I kept the bootloader locked.
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
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You can't.
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XperienceD said:
You can't.
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So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
assassin8 said:
So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
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If you're going to root then you might as well unlock the BL. If IceBean needs a custom kernel then you can't use it, if not follow the instructions.
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I unlocked the bootloader and now running cyanogen mod
however the usb transfer speed is rather slow, around 2.5mbps?
I found Jelly Sandwich too slow so I down graded to this stock ROM. Now when I run the root for scripting I get a bunch of permission denied messages and it doesn't work. How can I root the phone? I can't unlock the boot loader.
Before asking questions that have been asked a thousand times try searching in future. how to root arc
you have to download and flash a rootable ftf. Here's one for arc s
XperienceD said:
Before asking questions that have been asked a thousand times try searching in future. how to root arc
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Please don't reply to any more of my posts.
jman2131 said:
you have to download and flash a rootable ftf. Here's one for arc s
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Is it safe to do even though my device is LT15i not LT18i?
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Please don't reply to any more of my posts.
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Don't tell any member what, where or who they can and can't reply to.
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itsup said:
Is it safe to do even though my device is LT15i not LT18i?
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I think so. After rooting, flash an lt15i 587 kernel
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jman2131 said:
I think so. After rooting, flash an lt15i 587 kernel
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But that's the thing I can't flash a kernel since I can't unlock the bootloader
Yes you can You can flash stock kernels with locked bootloaders. Flash this one
jman2131 said:
Yes you can You can flash stock kernels with locked bootloaders. Flash this one
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According to this thread with a locked boot loader custom kernels can't be flashed. Is it that you can flash stock kernels but not custom ones?
yep. stock kernels you can flash because they're stock - stock ics already uses them. custom ones, you can't.
If you hAve Xperia pro then follow the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801480
And if not pro then follow the procedure and use you phone kernel.
If I helped you press thanks.
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It's still the same problem. I run ICS Easy Rooting Toolkit V1 and it fails
itsup said:
It's still the same problem. I run ICS Easy Rooting Toolkit V1 and it fails
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try this rooting kit
jman2131 said:
try this rooting kit
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Nope
itsup said:
Nope
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D: I really don't know what's going on then Sorry
btw, which version of JS did you find too slow? you could try the latest version because it comes rooted already
For those that have come across this most recent but thousandth "how to root" thread, you'll find the solution in the first few results of the link I posted on page 1.
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jman2131 said:
btw, which version of JS did you find too slow? you could try the latest version because it comes rooted already
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8.0. I don't think I can try the latest version because how will I install CWM without having root?
itsup said:
8.0. I don't think I can try the latest version because how will I install CWM without having root?
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As soon as your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any kernel which mostly will have CWM included.
weaselmetal said:
As soon as your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any kernel which mostly will have CWM included.
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I can't unlock my bootloader, my understanding is some are just made that way.
Recently picked up my Bell one and noticed it says no.
Anyway around this ? how can i unlock the bootloader?
This is making me reconsider the device and go get the HTC One
may i ask what you need to do with an unlocked bootloader?
Root recovery and rom flashing can still be achieved with a locked bootloader.
sirsmokey said:
may i ask what you need to do with an unlocked bootloader?
Root recovery and rom flashing can still be achieved with a locked bootloader.
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Just seems to be annoying flashing a ROM and then rooting again and etc
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mardos said:
Just seems to be annoying flashing a ROM and then rooting again and etc
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well once cwm or twrp is fixed you can flash roms and not loose root or recovery.
as for why have an unlocked bootloader, well custom kernels.
I thought Sony was offering unlock bootloaders to everyone.
btw, have you tried the unofficial unlock tool?
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well once cwm or twrp is fixed you can flash roms and not loose root or recovery.
as for why have an unlocked bootloader, well custom kernels.
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Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
fahad233 said:
Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
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99% of the ROMs for the ZL or for that matter almost any phone are for ones with an unlocked boot loader. Can ROMs be made for locked boot loaders as well? Sure they can. But devs have enough bugs and performance enhancements to deal with as it is to worry about locked BLs.
fahad233 said:
Is this true?
I thought you could only load Sony-based Roms. Like Lite edition ROMs et all.
But what if I wanted to load CM10 onto my Bell ZL?
I definitely need to unlock the boot loader no?
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yes you need an unlocked bootloader to use official cm10, but in time you will see versions ported for locked bootloaders.
coilbio said:
I thought Sony was offering unlock bootloaders to everyone.
btw, have you tried the unofficial unlock tool?
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where can I find said tool?
That is rubbish... ignore his advice.
LenAsh said:
That is rubbish... ignore his advice.
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what is rubbish?
Once my bootloader is already unlocked (I have a custom ROM..) is there any way to re-check my bootloader status via some app or *#*# code? like the systeminfo you had with *#*#737 blah blah.
Why you want to re-check? You already know your bootloader is unlocked right!?
Still if you need to confirm. You can always try using fastboot mode to see if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
One suggestion create a thread for your questions arc q&a section filled with your questions
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Once my bootloader is already unlocked (I have a custom ROM..) is there any way to re-check my bootloader status via some app or *#*# code? like the systeminfo you had with *#*#737 blah blah.
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*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration
rohan170890 said:
Why you want to re-check? You already know your bootloader is unlocked right!?
Still if you need to confirm. You can always try using fastboot mode to see if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
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Yeah but I wanted something I could take a screenshot from. like Root Checker Basic...
deccen90 said:
One suggestion create a thread for your questions arc q&a section filled with your questions
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lol why would I do that
Someguyfromhell said:
*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration
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I said I have a custom ROM and unlocked it already, that doesn't work anymore.
Phenomzye said:
I said I have a custom ROM and unlocked it already, that doesn't work anymore.
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Flash custom kernel. If it finishes successfully, then it is unlocked. If it fails (most of the times, it gives ERROR: Device must be rooted first), then it is locked.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flash custom kernel. If it finishes successfully, then it is unlocked. If it fails (most of the times, it gives ERROR: Device must be rooted first), then it is locked.
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Yeah but I wanted something I could take a screenshot from. like Root Checker Basic...
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rreeeaadd...
Then get Service Menu installed in that ROM or use another one.
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Then get Service Menu installed in that ROM or use another one.
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Exucuse me sir, how am I supposed to do that?
You can see it when you connect you phone to the pc and open the flashtool
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Bobby2013 said:
You can see it when you connect you phone to the pc and open the flashtool
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I'd appreciate if you read the whoole thread, and you can see that it's not what I'm looking for :3
You must unlock the bootloader via the bootloader via the sony website
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EDIT: f*** false threat, sry
Just got a Acro HD, it is 4.0.4, and wanna to upgared to kitkat, is it possible?
ryo2456 said:
Just got a Acro HD, it is 4.0.4, and wanna to upgared to kitkat, is it possible?
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Check if Your bootloader is unlock able and there are Kitkat ROM's available for Your device.
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Check if Your bootloader is unlock able and there are Kitkat ROM's available for Your device.
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My bootloader is locked.....
How can I unlock it?
ryo2456 said:
My bootloader is locked.....
How can I unlock it?
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Check if Your bootloader is un-lockable. You can Google how to check that.
Mirhawk said:
Check if Your bootloader is un-lockable. You can Google how to check that.
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How can I check it?
Mirhawk said:
Check if Your bootloader is un-lockable. You can Google how to check that.
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Bootloader unlock allowed: No
It's mean I cannot unlock my bootloader?
ryo2456 said:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
It's mean I cannot unlock my bootloader?
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No. There is currently no way to unlock the bootloader for Your case.