Im new to Android and know nothing about flashing, ROMS, bootloader, kernel, rooting. I want to install this ROM on my Xperia Play R800i GSM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Does anyone have a n00b friendly tutorial which explains everything please?
It's not a stupid question ya hamza.
Here are very useful guides by fma
[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Rooting Xperia Play Below .62
[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing a Custom Rom & Kernel Using Fastboot
[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Root BootLoader Unlocked Xperia Play
[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
Why don't you unlock your bootloader and install a real jelly bean rom
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Thanks for the links, but the bootloader is locked, so is it possible to still install custom ROM leaving bootloader locked?
It is possible for some ROMs i think.
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h4mza said:
Thanks for the links, but the bootloader is locked, so is it possible to still install custom ROM leaving bootloader locked?
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It is possible as long as your new rom doesn't require you to change the kernel, so you can't use ICS or JB roms. Some GB roms also require a different kernel, like MIUI. Gin2Jellybean is fine, but it also support other kernels.
There are instructions in the rom thread. It says you have to change the firmware, but I never did and my Play is still working fine. I'd just start at step 3.
I can't boot into recovery, can someone please help. It just boots up as normal, i tried pressing back key and volume down key.
Are you using xparts to install CWM? Try using a earlier version. Version 5 worked for me last i recall
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Thanks, i tried version 5 and it worked fine. Phone is now running Gin2JellyBean, much better than stock. And i can play GTA Vice City fine
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I've been trying to install a rom using clockwork mod but it just says md5 mismatch
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Wat did I do wrong
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Your download might have got corrupt. Try redownloading the rom. If that doesn't work. Make sure your recovery is up to date.
Both are in good shape but no matter what rom I try its the same my bootloader is locked
Lol
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If you bootloader is locked then you can't install any roms.
yes you can too install roms on a locked bootloader for r800x they have the cola rom and the it rom and the best rom out there that i love is the Darkforest ROM 3.0.5 and here is the link to the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496076 and its for locked bootloaders and as every one tills me all the time and now they dont (so far)
(READ BEFOR YOU POST)
so there are a lot of roms for locked bootloaders you just got to look like i did the link to the Darkforest rom i give you try it out i used it and love it i think you will too that is untill you can unlock your bootloader man
Think before you post.
Flashing a rom via CWMR for a locked bootloader is only possible with KeiranFTW's DarkForest ROM 3. And when you flash that, you have to be sure to deselect the GSM options and the wipe /system partition.
As for the Cola, GBTweaked, and IT-ROM, those are all installed by restoring from a nandroid, not flashing.
lightningdude said:
Think before you post.
Flashing a rom via CWMR for a locked bootloader is only possible with KeiranFTW's DarkForest ROM 3. And when you flash that, you have to be sure to deselect the GSM options and the wipe /system partition.
As for the Cola, GBTweaked, and IT-ROM, those are all installed by restoring from a nandroid, not flashing.
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yep i forgot to put that info for the cola and the it rom lol but yes we have a few good roms for locked bootloaders here! and i for one love em
Interesting. This is the first I've heard of this. Thanks for the heads up.
Start reading and then you will know but if you flash the one made for a locked bootloader then your sol they have 3 roms for locked bootloaders that i know of because i rilly have not read to much intoo it
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There is also the GBTweaked ROM for locked BL as well. there is actually a post that lists all available ROM's and Kernels and what not. If your using a Locked BL then use the ROM's based of the stock ROM. The list is missing 1 ROM which is the IT.ROM. It can be found here...
IT-ROM by XperianceIT
Here is the link for GBTweaked ROM...
GBTweaked ROM by Leraeniesh
And here is the extensive list of ROMs and Kernels...
Xperia Play Super-Compilation
ENJOY!
If you get md5 mismatch make sure there are no spaces in the .zip filename..
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Ive been away from the scene for a bit are there any roms that people with locked bootloaders that I can try?
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stock based rom i think,no custom for locked devices
from the ARC
I think anikings rom could be flashed on stock.
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Yes. I`m running anikings rom on locked bootloader Arc S and it works fine. Also heard XPERIA MOD ROM works on locked but not so smooth...
First of all Hi to all smart ppl.
Currently i'm using right now gin2jellybean custom rom. i'm thinking about moving to another level (pacman rom). But i need to know first do i can unlock bootloader while using g2jb or should i come back to official stock rom?
dymson said:
First of all Hi to all smart ppl.
Currently i'm using right now gin2jellybean custom rom. i'm thinking about moving to another level (pacman rom). But i need to know first do i can unlock bootloader while using g2jb or should i come back to official stock rom?
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You can unlock your bootloader using that rom. The rom doesn't really matter but if you want to make sure everything.is a 100% fine you should go.back to stock ftf but the phone will be off when unlocking so it doesn't really matter.
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I just have a few questions I want to get out of the way.
I have an Arc that I rooted (confirmed by the SuperUser app/ RootCheckr) I flashed a vodafone ICS rom with Flashtool. I installed CWM with X-Parts and can boot into it just fine.
But when I type in the *#*#7347 Whatever number into the Keypad it says my bootloader can't be unlocked. Yet all the signs from the stuff I mentioned above point to a rooted android device.
So without the Bootloader being unlocked I can't install custom kernels...or any custom roms? Are there any Roms I can use? I am fine staying with ICS Just curious if I have some choice in Roms.
for a locked bootloader you can't flash a custom kernel but a custom rom but not all so better read or ask carefully before flash any rom
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Try Xperia Ultimate HD by jadar
It is butter smooth and responsive ui and have a fairly good battery performance
It can be installed with locked bootloader!
I have a bootloader locked and using Xperia Ultimate HD 3.1 BETA
I suggest you to install ver2.0.3 or 3.0.2
Flashing kernel is very dangerous to your phone, consider carefully before unlocking bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
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Hey Everyone
I'm new to the android world here.. and I've been attempting to get root access with my lt15a
however I am having several issues having rooting apps work
I've tried zroot, framaroot, flashtool, & Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31
all apps seen to run, but not root the device
my bootloader is unlock, I've set usb debugging, allow installation of non-market apps, mass storage mode (msc)
the phone is running android 4.0.4 kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf build # 4.1.B.0.587
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on a side note.. I did successfully root my phone before updating to 4.0.4 without knowing it would lock my bootloader and lose my root
I have since paid to unlock the bootloader, however can not root the device again
can any guide me in the right direction..
thanks
-steve
+1
The same situation for my friend.
He has sony tipo.
Can anyone solve?
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Try flashing ics custom kernel... You will get recovery... From there try flashing superuser zip...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
Attitude.SSJ said:
Try flashing ics custom kernel... You will get recovery... From there try flashing superuser zip...
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Is kernel there for tipo
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Sanjay said:
Is kernel there for tipo
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Check the Xperia Tipo section of xda-developers, I am sure there is at least once custom kernel.
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I've tried the -rooted, kingo android root, and still no success
I've also tried flashtool root and it fails
I noticed during using flashtool.. it says bootloader can not be officially unlocked.,. not sure if that means anything
when I checked the phone is service screen.. it says bootloader unlocked...
all rooting apps if tried .. get to a certain screen.. and seem to sit there and then show rooting failed...
can anyone provide the exact link to the ics kernel..
or what I can try ...
I still don't understand what is causing my issue here
-steve
Just download Eroot it works for all xperia
Just Use EROOT software
DOnt Let it download anyother
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