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[Q] Installing ICS on xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)?

Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks

sonyxperiaplayer said:
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway

Thanks
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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Thanks
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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Ota?

Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before but im not sure ...
I want to do ota update for ice cream sandwich but im rooted will I end up whit a brick ?
Btw I have a xperia pro from fido if it can help ...
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If rooted, i dont think u will get any prob,as long as u dont unlock bootloader.
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shahkam said:
Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before but im not sure ...
I want to do ota update for ice cream sandwich but im rooted will I end up whit a brick ?
Btw I have a xperia pro from fido if it can help ...
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Is it out..?
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maliceomalice said:
If rooted, i dont think u will get any prob,as long as u dont unlock bootloader.
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Hi thanks for the answer but id like to make sure because this is a friend phones not mine....
And not its not out yet but just want to know just incase it shows up...
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shahkam said:
Hi thanks for the answer but id like to make sure because this is a friend phones not mine....
And not its not out yet but just want to know just incase it shows up...
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I would say if u upgrade it using seus or PC companion it would be a hell lot better.
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now.i.feel said:
I would say if u upgrade it using seus or PC companion it would be a hell lot better.
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Works even if im rooted ? And can we just change the region in pc companion so maybe i can get the update faster ? For example if its released in the uk and im in canada i change my region to uk will iget the update ?
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shahkam said:
Works even if im rooted ? And can we just change the region in pc companion so maybe i can get the update faster ? For example if its released in the uk and im in canada i change my region to uk will iget the update ?
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Yea it works even when you are rooted.
To change the region you gotta change the serial number of the device firmware in the build properties To the location where you want to change . The serial number is in the format XXXX-XXXX.
Or you can do it the easy way using flash tool.
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now.i.feel said:
Yea it works even when you are rooted.
To change the region you gotta change the serial number of the device firmware in the build properties To the location where you want to change . The serial number is in the format XXXX-XXXX.
Or you can do it the easy way using flash tool.
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Thanks for the answer one last question is if i change my firmware to another region using flashtool do i need to have an unlocked bootloader ?? Also if i change my firmware and flash for another region will that make it bootloader status unlockable in the service menu ??
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Any?
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shahkam said:
Thanks for the answer one last question is if i change my firmware to another region using flashtool do i need to have an unlocked bootloader ?? Also if i change my firmware and flash for another region will that make it bootloader status unlockable in the service menu ??
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If you use the latest version of flash tool you don't need to have ab unlocked boot loader.
You can always unlock your boot loader if it is allowed.
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now.i.feel said:
If you use the latest version of flash tool you don't need to have ab unlocked boot loader.
You can always unlock your boot loader if it is allowed.
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That's my problem its not allowed and thanks for the replys mate
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first of all,ota is not available for ics!
Sony said that in a blog post!

Like gire.prasad said, an OTA update for ICS will NOT be there. You would need to use SEUS or Flashtool or any other flashing programme.

Miui on locked BL?

Found that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743152
it's posibble can someone try port it?

LightingZ said:
Found that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743152
it's posibble can someone try port it?
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Our Plays doesn't have an official update of ICS it won't work as far as I know.

Selim873 said:
Our Plays doesn't have an official update of ICS it won't work as far as I know.
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We can use the NEO L one.

But then you'll need an unlocked bootloader to flash the Neo L kernel, right?

ridder215215 said:
But then you'll need an unlocked bootloader to flash the Neo L kernel, right?
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Nope im on Neo L rom with my Play and im locked =]
it works quite smooth

Maybe I can help. Next update for my ROM I can try make build for locked bootloader
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sechko said:
maybe i can help. Next update for my rom i can try make build for locked bootloader
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♥ thank you

sechko said:
Maybe I can help. Next update for my ROM I can try make build for locked bootloader
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That would be AWESOME. That rom looks fantastic
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CloudShepherd said:
That would be AWESOME. That rom looks fantastic
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It is. Running it right now. Just hope i could play all my games with this rom.
Kindly Hit Thanks Button if i've help u in anyway.

sdojoin said:
It is. Running it right now. Just hope i could play all my games with this rom.
Kindly Hit Thanks Button if i've help u in anyway.
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How did you get it running? Unless you have unlocked bootloader
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CloudShepherd said:
How did you get it running? Unless you have unlocked bootloader
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Yeah. I guess u didn't huh.. Mybe u could just wait till sechko make it avail for both locked/unlocked BL.
Kindly Hit Thanks Button if i've help u in anyway.

hi
Ars-s & Arc Users USE This method : Install MIUI On Locked BootLoader ( LT18i ; LT18a ; LT15i ; LT15a )
beacuse MIUI use Official Kernel.

Installing MIUI or ICS Rom on stock kernel without the camera inberted and pad bugs would be awesome!

[Q] how to get ics on locked bootloader!??

Hey everyone,
i have a rooted xperia play r800i and i was wondering if there are some intructions on how to install ics on my phone with a locked bootloader?
thanks if you respond!!!

Short answer: you can't flash ICS with the bootloader locked.
Workaround: however some people say you can use the ICS rom of a Xperia Neo L because is basicly a Xperia Play without the gamepad, but with its rom the touchpads and the camera of the Xperia Play don't work.

You probably won't be able to get ICS on a locked bootoader (except maybe Neo L), because it requires a different kernel. To get a different kernel, you'll have to unlock your bootloader, but seeing as you have a R800i, it shouldn't be too difficult.

Just unlock your bootloader.
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wedhusman said:
Just unlock your bootloader.
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i fergot to mention that it camed stock with r800at since i did get it at an at&t store but i just flashe a r8001 rome over it so thats why the curretn model is r800i but if theres a free way to unlock r800at plaese do tell. thanks

Panda_Bear123 said:
i fergot to mention that it camed stock with r800at since i did get it at an at&t store but i just flashe a r8001 rome over it so thats why the curretn model is r800i but if theres a free way to unlock r800at plaese do tell. thanks
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Nope.
Just nope.
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800at successful ics?

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.

r4_broadcast said:
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.