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[Q] Unlock Bootloader and Rooting

I am proud owner of SE xperia arc and updated to 2.3.4. with latest 4.0.2.A.0.42 build. I have few queries regarding unlocking bootloader and rooting the device.
1) I understand what is unloking bootloader, by instruction given by SE officials. I want to confirm that will i be still able to update with SE Companion for any new release they offer after going for unlock?
2) I have seen many thread confirming rooting of arc with custom ROM. Is there any specific thread/link where i can find SE custom ROM with same features offered by original ROM?
3) Will the features differ in custom ROM from original one?
The reason i want do rooting is just want to get rid of useless apps installed by SE itself and to get more RAM free for my other frequent apps.
I do understand these things are answered here and there by i need a consolidated one.

loverajesh said:
I am proud owner of SE xperia arc and updated to 2.3.4. with latest 4.0.2.A.0.42 build. I have few queries regarding unlocking bootloader and rooting the device.
1) I understand what is unloking bootloader, by instruction given by SE officials. I want to confirm that will i be still able to update with SE Companion for any new release they offer after going for unlock?
2) I have seen many thread confirming rooting of arc with custom ROM. Is there any specific thread/link where i can find SE custom ROM with same features offered by original ROM?
3) Will the features differ in custom ROM from original one?
The reason i want do rooting is just want to get rid of useless apps installed by SE itself and to get more RAM free for my other frequent apps.
I do understand these things are answered here and there by i need a consolidated one.
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Happy Reading....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13230108
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and many more if you can spend some time in searching.

1. No, you will not be able to recive new updates from sony ericsson (un less you relock your bootloader and flash it to stock ROM)
2. The best one is cyanogenMOD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729
More CUSTOM ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278758
3. CyanogenMOD and every other customROM have more features than original (some are kicked out, some are added to it, by the will of maker)
P.S.
For rooting you dosent need to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, you just need to ROOT it..
Unlocking bootloader remove your warranty..dont unlock it if you dont wanna custom ROM on your phone...
FOR ROOTING JUST HEAD HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350

[Q] r800i lock bootloader rooting

hi guys im a newbie here in sony xperia play, maybe it has been ask before. well here it goes. is there a way to root my Xplay without unlocking my bootloader. because as ive read earlier, my r800i (xperia play) is not possible to unlock the bootloader. so is there a way to root it and have a clockworkmod recovery as well. coz i want to give it some tweaks and hopefully to flash rom as well. thanks for those who answer.
android version: 2.3.4
build number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
and also. sorry for my english.

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LB patch for roms

I searched the forums a bit and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134440 it is a patch that makes roms that
are only for unlocked bootloaders compactible with locked bootloader for example cm9 by FXP or Semc Debrand Engine but the patch is only
for xperia U,P,Sola and GO can't we make it work for our device ???
It would help many people who can't use those roms cause they got a locked bootloader like me

Looking for the rom for me!

Hello Xda People.
I have recently got myself an Xperia S.
Before this I've owned an xpera x8 I loved playing around with roms on that thing yet I never really unlocked the bootloader or anything fancy
So now I have a few questions. What is the smart thing to do?
Unlock the bootloader?
Root the phone and only uninstall unneeded things?
Install a rom without unlocked bootloader
or Instal a rom with unlocked bootloader
The things I would really like are:
A little bit more battery life
The same option the phone has with official rom (xsound/ bravia engine in particular)
Pre-rooted rom
Could anyone here help me make a choice and guide me through the steps I need to take?

Yup u can start by rooting your phone there is lots of threds here after that u can install custom recovey where u dont need to unlock your bootloader after that flash a Rom with a good battry life (like miui) there us few roms compatible with locked bootloader.
I do not recommend to unlock or root ur phone now bcz after few weeks we ll have official jb 4.1.2 after that if ur still board thn u can unlock ur phone and start messing around
Hit thanks if I helped
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

Lock/Unlock Bootloader depends on what ROM you choose to install. There are plenty ROMs available in the development section. Read the ROM threads, Features, User reviews and decide your self which ROM suits you best.
Based on that You can decide whether to go for Unlock Bootloader or Stay on Locked bootloader.
If you like to stay on Stock then just root it and remove bloatwares and install few tweaks. It should be fine. Detail info regarding this can be found in General Section. So search there.
And last but not the least, XDA Doesn't allow discussions about "which ROM is best" or "which ROM suits me most"? Thus the easy way is to head over to the development section and find out by yourself.

OP please read the Post above mine...Thanks.

Bell Canada Xperia ZL 6506 (Blootloader question)

After 1 year I'm coming back to Android scene from Windows phone 8.
I want to clarify a few things.
The model I got (6506) is a Bell Canada phone which from my understanding doesn't support the bootloader unlock. What are the limitations of not having a unlocked bootloader. It looks like I can still root it and install CWM and flash a few custom roms. Essentially the only thing a unlocked bootloader would provide is me going to 4.4 now as I could run a custom kernel correct? I dont care about overclocking my phone so the kernels aren't really of any interest but its always nice going to 4.4 before sony releases it. Will there be custom roms available for my phone based on 4.4 once its out? Also will a vanilla (CMS) style rom be possible on 4.4 once sony officially releases it for this device or will that still require a custom kernel (unlocked bootloader).
Lastly is there a way to carrier unlock this via a application or something outside of paying $20 on the websites for a code?
Sorry for all the questions and greatly appreciate your feedback. I went with the C6506 for not only the price but also because it wills upport AT&T LTE bands here in the US.
Thanks!
ej_424

ej_424 said:
After 1 year I'm coming back to Android scene from Windows phone 8.
I want to clarify a few things.
The model I got (6506) is a Bell Canada phone which from my understanding doesn't support the bootloader unlock. What are the limitations of not having a unlocked bootloader. It looks like I can still root it and install CWM and flash a few custom roms. Essentially the only thing a unlocked bootloader would provide is me going to 4.4 now as I could run a custom kernel correct? I dont care about overclocking my phone so the kernels aren't really of any interest but its always nice going to 4.4 before sony releases it. Will there be custom roms available for my phone based on 4.4 once its out? Also will a vanilla (CMS) style rom be possible on 4.4 once sony officially releases it for this device or will that still require a custom kernel (unlocked bootloader).
Lastly is there a way to carrier unlock this via a application or something outside of paying $20 on the websites for a code?
Sorry for all the questions and greatly appreciate your feedback. I went with the C6506 for not only the price but also because it wills upport AT&T LTE bands here in the US.
Thanks!
ej_424
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you cannot flash custom roms like cyanogenmod etc some stock based roms root and cwm is all what u can get,any rom which requires u to change kernel vl not work .There must be a way to unlock it unofficially on xda but according to me to me i dont think paying 20$ is some kind of worth (this is my opinion if u still want to do it then first make sure that it vl not be some sort of fake).

sony zl 6506 bootloader
bhavstech said:
you cannot flash custom roms like cyanogenmod etc some stock based roms root and cwm is all what u can get,any rom which requires u to change kernel vl not work .There must be a way to unlock it unofficially on xda but according to me to me i dont think paying 20$ is some kind of worth (this is my opinion if u still want to do it then first make sure that it vl not be some sort of fake).
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Sony zl user.
I have the same model with bell. Unlocking carrier will be no less than the $20 you found. Also bootloader can be set to yes, but if you are not concerned with overclocking I wouldn't suggest worrying about the bootloader. Also once there will not be anyway to go to 4.4 until the official rom is released and then ftf decrypted...give it some time and u will be able to update with root still available.