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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
1. I wanted to know that is it possible to downgrade using flashtool e.g if i flash a custom rom which is based on firmware .55 but then i flash with flash tool, version .50, would it work?
2. By flashing through flash tool, can i get rid of CWM?
1) yes
2) yes
Assuming you have an unlocked bootloader and you mean flashing ftf files
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Kevin-0100 said:
1) yes
2) yes
Assuming you have an unlocked bootloader and you mean flashing ftf files
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No. I'm not planning on unlocking bootloader but yes i was referring to ftf files. DOes it change the scenario?
Anyone?
The custom rom part put me off, sorry about that.
You can use flashtool to flash a stock ftf firmware over any custom rom. (also with a locked bootloader.
You could downgrade even to a gingerbread rom if you want
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Kevin-0100 said:
The custom rom part put me off, sorry about that.
You can use flashtool to flash a stock ftf firmware over any custom rom. (also with a locked bootloader.
You could downgrade even to a gingerbread rom if you want
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Ok and by flashing stock ftf, i would get rid of even clockwork right? in case of sending it to repair centre.
Thing is, i have played around with custom roms on different phones for ages but the whole part of unlocking bootloader etc is all new to me so before i begin flashing roms.
Yes it would remove cwm since it's embedded in the kernels and since stock firmware kernels don't have cwm it will be removed by flashtool when flashing a stock firmware rom
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Hey Guys.Im new and i wanted to ask how to remove CWM on xperia m c1905 (rooted,bootloader unlocked) cuz i decided to back to original stock rom.anyone can help me?
Guide to relock bootloader kernel wise suggest reflashing stock firmware
Maybe reflash first then lock bootloader not sure on which way it should be done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497985
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based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?
acapdin said:
based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?
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First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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tq for the info oh i 4 got.will the root and cwm also gone after flash?
Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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dunc4n88 said:
Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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thanks.thank u for explainin it.
Update
so guys i try the method
1.Reflash using stock firmware
2.relock using backup-TA
Result = 100% working fine.
so if u guys got a problem that similar to mine well u got the answer rite here. ^_^
Glad it worked fine
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Hi everyone. I completely apologize for this question as I am absolutely new to Android and to unlocking a phone. I just bought a R800x Verizon Xperia Play for the sole purpose of being able to play emulators. I will not be activating it to use as a phone. I have read as much as I can and am still a little confused in regards to being able to unlock the bootloader and install roms.
If the bootloader message says No, am I not able to unlock it or install roms at all?
If it says yes, can I install any rom, or am I limited to what I saw as Cola and a few others?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone help me out. Or can I keep it locked but install cola?
You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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darkharbinger81 said:
You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
monkstah said:
Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
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Exactly.
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darkharbinger81 said:
Exactly.
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Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
monkstah said:
Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
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Well all roms have root and superuser your clockwork recovery on the other hand is in the kernels and flashtool is a life saver on so.many levels lol I'm trying to reset mine up since.my.computer crashed and.I went.to a lap top running windows xp home as of right now.I.can flash ftfs, my phone isn't being recognizes for fastboot so ya lol I'm on 2.3.3 stock without root it sucks not having root unlocked bootloader and.not.being able to.flash a kernel lol
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hi, I just recently aquired the Nexus 7 2013 model, and I am currently not rooted. I want to root but I dont want to run CM or all the other custom roms. I just want a stock rooted rom.
Is there a stock rooted 4.4.2 rom for this device?
That is all, thanks!
There is one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563017
You will need a custom recovery in order to flash it!
Or you can just flash the SuperSU zip in recovery and it'll be rooted
IamFlynn said:
hi, I just recently aquired the Nexus 7 2013 model, and I am currently not rooted. I want to root but I dont want to run CM or all the other custom roms. I just want a stock rooted rom.
Is there a stock rooted 4.4.2 rom for this device?
That is all, thanks!
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You will need to unlock the bootloader first before flashing a root zip. Then you will have a stock rooted ROM. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XM3CBtAaoWU
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LinearEquation said:
You will need to unlock the bootloader first before flashing a root zip. Then you will have a stock rooted ROM. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XM3CBtAaoWU
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I'm curious. I've never used a device with a locked bootloader. Since this tablet is about to get the 4.4.3 update, will unlocking the bootloader affect the update? Will I still receive the update.
I'm planning on unlocking the bootloader but not flashing the rootzip yet until I get the update.
IamFlynn said:
I'm curious. I've never used a device with a locked bootloader. Since this tablet is about to get the 4.4.3 update, will unlocking the bootloader affect the update? Will I still receive the update.
I'm planning on unlocking the bootloader but not flashing the rootzip yet until I get the update.
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Yes, you will still receive the OTA. Having an unlocked bootloader has no effect on updating via OTA.
You could just root and then re-lock the bootloader
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webyrd said:
You could just root and then re-lock the bootloader
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That won't work. If you relock the bootloader everything has to be stock.
It would just refuse to lock
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matt4321 said:
That won't work. If you relock the bootloader everything has to be stock.
It would just refuse to lock
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Only recovery needs to be stock to relock the bootloader, you can unlock, root and then relock - then you have rooted stock ROM and a locked bootloader without having to flash a custom recovery or ROM.
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Only recovery needs to be stock to relock the bootloader, you can unlock, root and then relock - then you have rooted stock ROM and a locked bootloader without having to flash a custom recovery or ROM.
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Are you sure? This wasn't the case with my Motorola Xoom. I thought everything needs to be stock, wouldn't this defeat the point of relocking since its meant to be factory settings for warranty purposes?
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matt4321 said:
Are you sure? This wasn't the case with my Motorola Xoom. I thought everything needs to be stock, wouldn't this defeat the point of relocking since its meant to be factory settings for warranty purposes?
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Have done it on both my N7 and N5 - does provide a small measure of security for the phone (my company allows rooted devices, but only with locked bootloaders) see http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/info-understanding-risks-unlocked-t1898664
after rooting - fastboot oem lock
webyrd said:
Have done it on both my N7 and N5 - does provide a small measure of security for the phone (my company allows rooted devices, but only with locked bootloaders) see http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/info-understanding-risks-unlocked-t1898664
after rooting - fastboot oem lock
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fair enough, I stand corrected! Didn't know you could re-lock a rooted device.
So could you flash OmniROM, flash stock recovery and re-lock?
matt4321 said:
fair enough, I stand corrected! Didn't know you could re-lock a rooted device.
So could you flash OmniROM, flash stock recovery and re-lock?
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From what I understand, yes, that is correct - although I have heard that some ROMs require a custom recovery
webyrd said:
From what I understand, yes, that is correct - although I have heard that some ROMs require a custom recovery
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Hmm interesting, a lot has changed since I've done any relocking so I'll read up about.
Thanks for clarifying some things
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