Hi. I just got my Xperia S. It's cool and I want to keep it that way with DRM (in case of future reselling) So for now only locked bootloader. I have found some roms for locked BL, know how to root and probably install recovery. That's no problem. The point is, in Xperia P, we can flash kernels in zip in recovery (dunno if it requiers unlocked bl, tried only with unlocked). Do we have zip kernels here too? And if so, then is XS capable of flashing them on locked BL?
And is unlocking bl/rooting and applying tweaks profitable? Will I feel boost?
kubekpop said:
Hi. I just got my Xperia S. It's cool and I want to keep it that way with DRM (in case of future reselling) So for now only locked bootloader. I have found some roms for locked BL, know how to root and probably install recovery. That's no problem. The point is, in Xperia P, we can flash kernels in zip in recovery (dunno if it requiers unlocked bl, tried only with unlocked). Do we have zip kernels here too? And if so, then is XS capable of flashing them on locked BL?
And is unlocking bl/rooting and applying tweaks profitable? Will I feel boost?
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U can never change/flash kernels on locked bootloader, neither through cwm flashable zips nor fastboot..
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Odp: [Q] New to XS, but have played with XP and WT19i
All right. Lost drm means only track id, some walkman and bravia engine features lose? Warranty is obvious...
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kubekpop said:
All right. Lost drm means only track id, some walkman and bravia engine features lose? Warranty is obvious...
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Yes, you will lost this things and of course you will lost your warranty. If you are going to sell it you must say to buyer that your phone doesn't have warranty.
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Odp: [Q] New to XS, but have played with XP and WT19i
I don't think I will. Is Bravia available in custom roms?
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I see you used LwW before...so you must know me I think coz' I used XMP
kubekpop said:
I don't think I will. Is Bravia available in custom roms?
Well,some users reported that after they unlock their bootloader,your BE isn't working...so I think nope...maybe just a software bug....
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I was rooting my arc without unlock bootloader, Can I install custom ROM if my arc ICS rooted only ( no unlock bootloader) ?
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There are a few ROMs that work only with CWM and stock Kernel, but most need unlocked bootloader.
You can flash Stock-based ROMs with a locked bootloader.
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Try with Mooded 90.1 or JJ's Hybrid Rom, are best of BL blocked
JJ hybrid is really nice
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I don't overclock my arc because I'm afraid that will be brick and anyone else although I flash custom ROM without unlock bootloader ?
danisariandi said:
I don't overclock my arc because I'm afraid that will be brick and anyone else although I flash custom ROM without unlock bootloader ?
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Dude overclock won't brick your arc.. U should know your arc's overclocking limits tats all..
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I can't overclock this I'm afraid it can be warranty lost
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danisariandi said:
I can't overclock this I'm afraid it can be warranty lost
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Lol.. How can u lose warranty if Sony people can't come to know tat u overclocked? .. Anyways its your choice..
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I have a similar question. I was able to install CMW recovery into my locked bootloader Arc S.
Does this means I can install custom roms using it? Or to flash custom roms I still need the unlocked bootloader?
Thanks.
Yes scandals if u installed cwm u can install few roms.You can install arconium, all versions of mooded,90.1 works very well,arconiu muiu,jj hybrid rom those are the ones i tested and i can verefy that they are working on a phone with locked bootloader.Make sure you follow the instructions or u will screw your phone and u will have to flash the original ICS rom
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
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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
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Nope.
Just nope.
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hello, i have unlocked my bootloader before, then, i relock it again, the bravia engine (there is no difference when i check bravia engine on and when i uncheck bravia engine off) and download music info (when i tried to download music info, there is an error) isn't working
anymore. but track ID still working no matter if i unlock bootloader or relock the bootloader.
how can i fix this? is this the only way to fix? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068225
it is for xperia S, im afraid if it will not work on xperia acro s. :crying:
im sorry if you did not understand what am i trying to explain my problem
It should work, doesn't matter of it's for xperia s it should work for the acro s. Both phones have almost same software.
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Li-polymers said:
It should work, doesn't matter of it's for xperia s it should work for the acro s. Both phones have almost same software.
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well actually, i didn't understand, do i have to re unlock bootloader again?
and i didn't understand many more, can you please make a video tutorial on youtube? anyone?
pleasee :crying:
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SonyXperiaFan said:
well actually, i didn't understand, do i have to re unlock bootloader again?
and i didn't understand many more, can you please make a video tutorial on youtube? anyone?
pleasee :crying:
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You posted link, and do exactly what instructions says. It's easy and it will work on Acro S.
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Vaith said:
You posted link, and do exactly what instructions says. It's easy and it will work on Acro S.
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Please do a video tutorial, idk how to flash kernel. And
Do I have to re unlock bootloader again?
Vaith said:
You posted link, and do exactly what instructions says. It's easy and it will work on Acro S.
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hey please answer this, do i have to Re Unlock bootloader to do this?
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SonyXperiaFan said:
hey please answer this, do i have to Re Unlock bootloader to do this?
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To do what? To have BE? You must have locked bl to have BE.
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Vaith said:
To do what? To have BE? You must have locked bl to have BE.
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to do like the thread
so just wanted to get an idea how many users currently have unlocked bootloaders and are willing to flash custom kernels...
YOU NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER TO FLASH CUSTOM KERNELS!
please use the POLL to vote in-case u have that particular device with unlocked bootloader AND if you are willing to flash custom kernel on it...
Hint: check out my recent threads
Well,I WILL unlock my bootloader eventually later after several month,but definitely not now...
I know custom rom and kernel are great,my mini pro are currently enjoying that
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Yes..i nave UBL on my Xperia s line i had it on my arc...i like it very much and it s very useful..i want to tank you for your.work..i used yours kernels and your battery 0% workaround for arc..
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I have XS with unlocked bootloader. I'm addicted to flashing custom ROM's and kernels, so...
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I have an unlocked bootloader and I am willing to flash custom kernels.
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You're freak Doom lord.
Always propose us with hope and wait
And yes, I am willing to flash that kernel
Thanks for that
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I have locked bl and I won't unlock my bl because I want sell this phone for 2-3 months.
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Willing to flash custom kernels and have an unlocked bootloader.
Yup ive an unlocked bootloader
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I'd love to have DooMKernel for Xperia Ion
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I have Locked BL by Orange :banghead: but I really want to unlock it.
I heard it's possible in Sony Service then I must try.
Sorry for my englisz.
Pozdrawiam
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I'd love to have DooMKernel for Xperia Ion
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Same with me c:
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I have unlocked bootloader and I flash custom kernels.
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Same here; despite the tragically low amount of custom roms for Acro S caused I guess by its general popularity I do flash them and try to find the perfect one.
Unlocked bootloader on ion....using cm10 on fxp kernel..would love to see a doomkernel for it!
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Rooted, unlocked, flashing stuff all the time!
Unlocked downloader and willing to flash anything this phone is for fun )
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all the replies starts almost the same... reminds me of how the alcoholic gathers together: "hi, i am %username% and i am alcoholic"
and in here: "i am %username% and i have an unlocked bootloader\ubl\locked"
seems its pretty clear... mostly Xperia S/SL users seem to be interested...
once JB is released and the kernel sources are out I will be starting work on DooMKernel for the msm8660 devices...
Xperia S will be supported by default as i have the user donated device with me (last year the users donated the Xperia S to me)... i was planning to extend support to other Sony msm8660 devices (Xperia ION, Xperia Acro S)...
this poll was to get an idea about the userbase and willingness of users to install custom kernels...
i will wait till the end of this week before closing this thread...
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this poll was to get an idea about the userbase and willingness of users to install custom kernels...
i think i will wait for another day before closing this thread...
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i think its better to wait until weekend when ppl have time to read some forums and share time to their devices.
really interested in ur development cuz i have both sxsl and acro s at home. still remember how my x10 enchated after using custom kernels)
Hi,after updating my Sony Xperia M to 4.3 Jelly Bean using Sony PC Companion,Framaroot (1.9.1) doesn't work it says failed try another exploit if available,What should i do? the Gandalf exploit doesn't work anymore after the 4.3 update,Now i'm planning to try another available exploit called Aragorn,Is it safe to use on 4.3? And if not what rooting tool should i use to gain root access again on my Sony Xperia M (C1905)
Please help.
Thanks.
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All currently available root methods doesn't work in 4.3 update at the moment...
Oh ok Thanks. I guess that i'll have to wait for the new method that will work on 4.3, When will it be available?
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JuliusAlfred77 said:
Oh ok Thanks. I guess that i'll have to wait for the new method that will work on 4.3, When will it be available?
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Nobody knows, we will have to wait and see.
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JuliusAlfred77 said:
Hi,after updating my Sony Xperia M to 4.3 Jelly Bean using Sony PC Companion,Framaroot (1.9.1) doesn't work it says failed try another exploit if available,What should i do? the Gandalf exploit doesn't work anymore after the 4.3 update,Now i'm planning to try another available exploit called Aragorn,Is it safe to use on 4.3? And if not what rooting tool should i use to gain root access again on my Sony Xperia M (C1905)
Please help.
Thanks.
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doesn't work in xperia v 4.3 too
I hope that the devs will make an exploit that will work on 4.3 The next couple of weeks,Having no root access is a disadvantage especially for us. ( Xperia M users) Because of the low internal memory problem we can't play hd games with big data files,The solution that i found for that is rooting and Using Directory Binder from Lucky Patcher and another problem is those battery hogging bloatwares,We can't remove those bloatwares because we don't have a root access,I noticed that after i updated to 4.3,The battery drains fast,And i think it's because of those damn bloatwares.
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For now just disable the boaltware which u do not need .. That is what we can do do with our root
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Hey mate wait for some hour i have successfully rooted my Xperia M 4.3 and i am going to create a new guide to root the device...
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Thaku for that u r too smart . :thumbup:
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haresh311999 said:
Hey mate wait for some hour i have successfully rooted my Xperia M 4.3 and i am going to create a new guide to root the device...
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Thanks man i'll wait for that
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haresh311999 said:
Hey mate wait for some hour i have successfully rooted my Xperia M 4.3 and i am going to create a new guide to root the device...
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Locked bootloader??
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Off Topic:Hey guys i found a subtitle settings on the movies settings,Any idea on how to make the subtitles work on movies?
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Off topic:Hey guys i just want to share what i discovered to speed up our device
Disable animations
A hidden settings option in Android will give you access
to commands you may have never known existed. Go to
Settings, About Phone, scroll down to Build number, and
tap it seven times. You will now have access to
developer options. These special settings allow you to
do a variety of things, but they are meant for advanced
users and shouldn't be changed unless you know what
you are doing.
One tweak that could speed up your device is disabling
animations within the operating system. To do this, open
Settings, go to Developer options, and scroll down to
the Drawing option. Next, turn off the Window animation
scale, Transition animation scale, and Animator duration
scale. This will disable animations that occur when you
open, close, and switch between apps. Although the
interface will look less polished, there should be less lag
in performance.
Note:Works on other devices too.
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If you don't want to wait for a root method, then just unlock your bootloader. This will make your /system partition writable, and then you can just use SuperSU to instal the su binary...
mbc07 said:
If you don't want to wait for a root method, then just unlock your bootloader. This will make your /system partition writable, and then you can just use SuperSU to instal the su binary...
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then I will lose Bravia engine
harrymason37 said:
then I will lose Bravia engine
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Well, Xperia M doesn't come with Bravia Engine oficially, but yes, you'll lose Bravia Engine, TrackID and Download music/video info functionality from Movies/Walkman app, along with other proprietary Sony features that I don't remember now.
BUT you can make a TA backup, enjoy root from unlocked bootloader, and when a working root method for locked bootloaders arrive, you restore your TA backup to relock your BL and get the proprietary Sony features back...
I still prefer to wait for a new root method, but there's always a method (although hard) to get root without waiting for new exploits
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then I will lose Bravia engine
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Lol xm don't have bravia engine
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Droidlover123 said:
Lol xm don't have bravia engine
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sorry for my mistake im using different model (I will not mention it I dont want to pollute the thread) it's almost the same, I will lose something valuable if I unlock bootloader without backup.
Let's just wait for that new exploit.
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mbc07 said:
BUT you can make a TA backup, enjoy root from unlocked bootloader, and when a working root method for locked bootloaders arrive, you restore your TA backup to relock your BL and get the proprietary Sony features back...
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Nice but...an heads-up: I strongly suspect that as soon as you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty (actually to unlock you have to communicate to Sony your IMEI); it doesn't matter if you then come back locking again