go ahead and vote for the sony xperia s as most hackable phone on xda 2012 holiday guide , the lg nexus 4 is about to i=win for the xperia s , don't let it and vote , just go to the upper left corner and select hackable phone and vote for the sony xperia s
But it's not... Because I was unfortunate enough to buy my Xperia S on a network, I'm completely locked out of ever unlocking the bootloader and installing custom roms. My network says to ask Sony, while Sony tell me to ask my network. Such a hackable phone!
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But it's not... Because I was unfortunate enough to buy my Xperia S on a network, I'm completely locked out of ever unlocking the bootloader and installing custom roms. My network says to ask Sony, while Sony tell me to ask my network. Such a hackable phone!
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I got my ION & X10 for free through at&t. But my ION is also unlockable. However I would have never been able to buy the $550 phone unlocked. This information has NOT been hidden. Everyone knows when you buy subsidised there is a chance you may never get it unlocked. If you want a fully unlockable phone you have to pay full price.
And as for the nexus 4, at least the S is being AOSP maintained by Sony. The N4 may not have any maintenance for AOSP. Just like the S they both have proprietary driver issues, but no word from LG about any development.
Also Sony was voted OEM of the year here @ xda. Their new support for after market development is a move most OEM's won't likely make.
~Jaramie
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Sorry Jaramie but you ate wrong.
A network locked phone is JUST that, you are not able to use other networks. In any way is referred that bootloader is locked or not. If not, explain how come some networks allow unlocking bl.
The only question with locked bootloaders is with warranty.
You want to talk about prices? Galaxy s2 and 3 are equal or more expensive that xsperia s... And are hackable, locked or unlocked to network. My previous Huawei was more hackable than Sony.
Sony has an amazing security feature that blocks you to flash custom kernels into your phone... so it should be the most Unhackable brand, not the opposite.
And with that in mind: Xperia S is not, in any universe, the most hackable phone.
PS: I can't understand the excitement to make campaigns to vote for a phone. To be the first on a poll will get you exactly what?!
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Sorry Jaramie but you ate wrong.
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whos jaramie and what did he eat?
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whos jaramie and what did he eat?
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If you really read other users posts instead of trying to make jokes you would notice the user before me finished and signed the post as Jaramie.
But thanks for the great contribution to the subject...
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whos jaramie and what did he eat?
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For lunch today I had spaghetti with meat sauce.
~Jaramie
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I would like to root the at&t xperia play if some one can help.
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Can't unlock AT&T Play
Just go the AT&T play, and can't unlock the bootloader using the instructions on here nor on the official sonyericson instructions. Basically, can't get into fastboot mode at all, using search button and usb plugin as instructed.
There are two dudes on there forums that can do the bootloader unlock. I think its like $24usd. I'm gonna do mine payday (Friday). Pretty sure once you unlock the bootloader, the root should be easy. Look in the general section those dudes are in there.
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HighJeep said:
There are two dudes on there forums that can do the bootloader unlock. I think its like $24usd. I'm gonna do mine payday (Friday). Pretty sure once you unlock the bootloader, the root should be easy. Look in the general section those dudes are in there.
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Ya alejandrissimo did mine and if u do get this done if u can send me a back up of your rom I would like to test some things.
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Ill be doing mine friday. Payday! Lol. I will be happy to send you a copy. Pm me some instructions for what exactly you need.
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has anyone tried to unbrand their phone? is it an easy process? is it safe?
Fastboot
hidarez said:
Just go the AT&T play, and can't unlock the bootloader using the instructions on here nor on the official sonyericson instructions. Basically, can't get into fastboot mode at all, using search button and usb plugin as instructed.
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I can not get into fastboot either...
I tried pressing search and menu
PM alejandrissimo .... job done like 25 bucks
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PM alejandrissimo .... job done like 25 bucks
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Can he also do AT&T?
yes he can, he just did it for me last night. Was fast and easy, he even helped root it and answered any other questions i had.
Do i have to physically send the phone?
I am new to android (jumping off the iphone train) but i was under the impression that it wouldn't be hard to root the device myself.
I'm hoping to be quickly corrected here.
Respond Time?
thando36 said:
yes he can, he just did it for me last night. Was fast and easy, he even helped root it and answered any other questions i had.
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How long did it take for him to respond? I PMed him on xda private messages.
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Do i have to physically send the phone?
I am new to android (jumping off the iphone train) but i was under the impression that it wouldn't be hard to root the device myself.
I'm hoping to be quickly corrected here.
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You don't have to send your phone. You install a few software needed for him to remotely do all the stuff in front of your eyes. And you open the back cover of the phone, link two points with a paper clip or something like that. A lot of people have done it and I haven't seen a single complaint (except for some people who think this is a ripoff and want it free).
The problem is that there are a few versions of "lock", carrier sim-lock, locked bootloader, not being able to use fastboot. But this method unlocks everything in a few minutes.
Jinx13 also does bootloader unlocking for like 15 bucks
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I plan on picking up my phone tomorrow.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys
I have PMed Alejandrissimo and I am hoping this phones bootloader can be unlocked. I have AT&T Xperia Play(R800At) and the bloatware is killing me(and lack of freedom). Phone is brand new & it will be a shame to have to return for Atrix. I will pay the money as long as future updates dont re-lock bootloader, sim, & take root from me & I dont have to keep paying.
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I have PMed Alejandrissimo and I am hoping this phones bootloader can be unlocked. I have AT&T Xperia Play(R800At) and the bloatware is killing me(and lack of freedom). Phone is brand new & it will be a shame to have to return for Atrix. I will pay the money as long as future updates dont re-lock bootloader, sim, & take root from me & I dont have to keep paying.
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I have an R800at that he unlocked yesterday. Also got root going and will remove bloat this weekend. He can certainly help you out.
There is only one thread in the android development section for the ion. Whats stopping people from hacking this phone (other than the bootloader)
What's stopping you?
Encrator said:
There is only one thread in the android development section for the ion. Whats stopping people from hacking this phone (other than the bootloader)
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This has been answered before. What's stopping people from hacking this phone is that this phone is relatively new. It had just came out on the market for almost a month and the developers may have not been able to purchase the phone yet.
Bach415 said:
This has been answered before. What's stopping people from hacking this phone is that this phone is relatively new. It had just came out on the market for almost a month and the developers may have not been able to purchase the phone yet.
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Just to add to this, the bootloader is almost everything and Sony fixed Gingerbread so that it cannot be exploited using the old fashion means, which means either we develop new means or wait for ICS that we have a new way to exploit.
It may also be that many devs are working on the new more powerful phones, any Sony is really a small underground community. I promise when I get an ion I'll start developing.
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It may also be that many devs are working on the new more powerful phones, any Sony is really a small underground community. I promise when I get an ion I'll start developing.
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That would be terrific!
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Another reason is that everyone is waiting for ICS, why bother to develop for GB when ICS is coming in like 1-2 month.
You'll start seeing custom roms as soon as we get CyanogenMod support from Fxp
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You'll start seeing custom roms as soon as we get CyanogenMod support from Fxp
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How to install recovery ion ?
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If you want a phone that has loyal devs get a nexus, or an HTC phone. Not Sony.....
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No mystery guys, att just has it locked down pretty good. Waiting on the ICS update then should be good. There's plenty going on though if anyone cares to read a bit throughout this forum. Otherwise please be patient. eb
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No mystery guys, att just has it locked down pretty good. Waiting on the ICS update then should be good. There's plenty going on though if anyone cares to read a bit throughout this forum. Otherwise please be patient. eb
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True True, Patience is a virtue
Thanks guys
Now we got ICS, so We will start Getting devs right?
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Now we got ICS, so We will start Getting devs right?
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I called the dev allocation line, they said definitely maybe we may or may not get some dev support.
I hate being the troll here but why, why ask this same question that others have and further bloat this forum, when no one knows when a Rom is coming.
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I called the dev allocation line, they said definitely maybe we may or may not get some dev support.
I hate being the troll here but why, why ask this same question that others have and further bloat this forum, when no one knows when a Rom is coming.
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Well, just hope there will be some dev supports. That will be fine.
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Well, just hope there will be some dev supports. That will be fine.
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We do have "some" dev support or we wouldn't have CWM, root and several mods.
Thank you all who have gotten us this far.
Hello guys...
Please Appreciate me by Giving these question Answer...
I want to know before Unlocking boot loader but there is questions i have....
Q1. I know I Unlock Bootloader of My Sony Xperia S then it will lost DRM forever,But my Questions, If i relock Will Warranty recover?
Q2. Suppose if my device get Problem in future and give it to service Guys, Will they Check there is Drm files or Not???
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Hello guys...
Please Appreciate me by Giving these question Answer...
I want to know before Unlocking boot loader but there is questions i have....
Q1. I know I Unlock Bootloader of My Sony Xperia S then it will lost DRM forever,But my Questions, If i relock Will Warranty recover?
Q2. Suppose if my device get Problem in future and give it to service Guys, Will they Check there is Drm files or Not???
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Yes youll lose your drm and waranty forever no chance recovering it
Probably some service centre check it some didn't: D
My friend has an Xperia mini Pro unlocked bootloader but when his phone broke because he overvoltage it too much. He got lucky the guy didn't check the bootloader status so it's still under warranty: p
LOL
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Theonlyzii said:
Yes youll lose your drm and waranty forever no chance recovering it
Probably some service centre check it some didn't: D
My friend has an Xperia mini Pro unlocked bootloader but when his phone broke because he overvoltage it too much. He got lucky the guy didn't check the bootloader status so it's still under warranty: p
LOL
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thanx man!!
will fastboot supports to windows 8??
Mandeep148 said:
thanx man!!
will fastboot supports to windows 8??
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Yes works for me.
Get insurance through the bank account then should anything really bad happen (mega brick) then throw it on the floor and claim for a new one!
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thanx man!!
will fastboot supports to windows 8??
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It works for me
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Just a note about the warranty. Unlocking your bootloader will NOT void your warranty. Yes Sony will know if you unlock and you will lose drm keys. Sony will still honor warranty for bad parts and workmanship. However if it's unlocked they will be more picky about claims. Say your phone unlocked with custom kernel and have overclocked. If you cook the cpu by running to hot, that is your fault and Sony won't cover. But say you get some yellow tint (like XS got) in screen Sony will repair.
~Jaramie
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支持啊，呵呵
loving0fly said:
支持啊，呵呵
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Please, always provide a translation for non-english post.
Google translated it as "support, oh"
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Please, always provide a translation for non-english post.
Google translated it as "support, oh"
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The oh sound seems suspicious lol
To OP : Technically,yes because SONY have stated that any modifying to the phone hardware or software void warranty
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Thanx to all...
I have unlocked it...
Hitted tm also
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UchihaDareNial said:
The oh sound seems suspicious lol
To OP : Technically,yes because SONY have stated that any modifying to the phone hardware or software void warranty
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From the Sony developer website for unlocking bootloader
Technically Sony says this...
Notice the MAY void warranty. Not WILL or AUTOMATICALLY or ABSOLUTELY voids warranty.
~Jaramie
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ToledoJab said:
From the Sony developer website for unlocking bootloader
Technically Sony says this...
Notice the MAY void warranty. Not WILL or AUTOMATICALLY or ABSOLUTELY voids warranty.
~Jaramie
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Hmmm...
Interesting....
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ToledoJab said:
From the Sony developer website for unlocking bootloader
Technically Sony says this...
Notice the MAY void warranty. Not WILL or AUTOMATICALLY or ABSOLUTELY voids warranty.
~Jaramie
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Ahh well my phone provider say my phone warranty will be void in the receipt lol
Just wondering if thr ion is getting jellybean and also how can I use usb devices with the ion if I have an adapter
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Just wondering if thr ion is getting jellybean and also how can I use usb devices with the ion if I have an adapter
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I read about it in the forums a while ago and I believe so, but a few weeks after the newer Xperia phones get the update. (I read that from somewhere, but not sure if it is true.
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From another user's forum, I guess the Ion might not get it after all. Shame on AT&T. Here is the original forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128068
FYeahSpaceMt said:
I read about it in the forums a while ago and I believe so, but a few weeks after the newer Xperia phones get the update. (I read that from somewhere, but not sure if it is true.
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From another user's forum, I guess the Ion might not get it after all. Shame on AT&T. Here is the original forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128068
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Not all ion,only At&t ion :thumbup:
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Yea just ATT said they will not update it but I bet they know we can flash the other ftf's as well. This could be a good thing as maybe Sony will give us a unlock soon. I would think we should see a JB for Ion soon as its starting to roll out to the first ones in line.
Rogers will be last I imagine haha sloowww
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There is an offer for Xperia Z owners that gives them a 25€ voucher for SEN services (this includes PSN, which is what interests me the most). Is there some way to spoof our device to make the app think it's an Xperia Z? I'd really enjoy a free game off PSN.
You must edit build.prop.
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Vaith said:
You must edit build.prop.
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I figured as much, but with google, I only find edits to spoof as samsung or nexus. Also, what do I need to edit for the spoof to work, exactly?
Can I get a full guide on how to do this, with all the data needed from the Xperia Z?
Ok, I have the Xperia Z build.prop right here (got it from some rom I grabbed on the XZ forum), which lines do I need to change exactly?
Nevermind, I did it.
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Nevermind, I did it.
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Changing the build.prop to pose as another device should work nearly the same on all Android phones, be it Samsung or Sony. So did you get the voucher?
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Changing the build.prop to pose as another device should work nearly the same on all Android phones, be it Samsung or Sony. So did you get the voucher?
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Yes, it worked. I used it on PSN and I'm currently downloading a game. Hopefully it's not illegal. I don't feel too bad about it because I own a ton of sony devices, so I probably deserve it too even though I don't have the XZ.
I'd like if this thread was deleted ASAP if I somehow broke any rule.
As of today the promotion is on hold due to to many people claiming the £20 vouchers, and seeing as I only just spoofed my sxs I just missed out lol. The message from sony does say it will start again and the promotion runs until halfway through June so hopefully I will get a chance to claim the voucher code.
Couldn you tell us how you did it?
Thanks
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Couldn you tell us how you did it?
Thanks
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For anyone not with an Xperia Z, but still have an Android phone you must first be rooted, and download build.prop editor. Back up first, then set the settings to this:
ro.product.device=C6603
ro.product.model=C6603
ro.product.brand=Sony
ro.product.name=C6603_1272-8629
ro.product.board=MSM8960
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony
ro.build.fingerprint=Sony/C6603_1272-8629/C6603:4.1.2/10.1.A.1.350/ofp_rw:user/release-keys
The offer is now working again but Sony have updated the app to block spoofed phones well at least the sxs.