Hi, in the development thread I saw a CWM for locked bootloaders. Would this mean that you can install 3rd party roms with a locked bootloader? I thought you need to unlock your bootloader to install 3rd party roms? What is the purpose of that CWM ROM for locked bootloaders?
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tenshi888 said:
Hi, in the development thread I saw a CWM for locked bootloaders. Would this mean that you can install 3rd party roms with a locked bootloader? I thought you need to unlock your bootloader to install 3rd party roms? What is the purpose of that CWM ROM for locked bootloaders?
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Some roms CAN work with a locked Bootloader look over at the old X10 forums.
With cwm, u can flash custom mod like the acid audio or pureXaudio even with a locked bootloader just like what I did on my xperia ZL. But current cwm for locked bootloader is buggy. Dont really recommend you to waste your installing it..
Currently there is no custom rom for XZL that support locked bootloader.
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I have an r800x with locked bootloader, 2.3.3. I have successfully rooted and installed CWM, and have used several ROMS, with my favorite being the UK Firmware version and Darkforest 3.0.5.
My question is, besides the ability to use custom kernels to overclock, would there be any real difference in performance or whatever running those on an unlocked bootloader versus a locked bootloader?
If the rom works on a locked bootloader, it's not going to be any better on an unlocked bootloader
So, with respect to the CDMA versions of the Play, unless you want to use a custom kernel for overclocking, or you want to run Cyanogenmod, there's no real reason to unlock the bootloader.
netizenmt said:
So, with respect to the CDMA versions of the Play, unless you want to use a custom kernel for overclocking, or you want to run Cyanogenmod, there's no real reason to unlock the bootloader.
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Yeah, pretty much. CDMA can't install GSM firmware with a locked bootloader though
jacklebott said:
Yeah, pretty much. CDMA can't install GSM firmware with a locked bootloader though
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GSM wouldn't work right anyway.
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Hello,
I'm one of those lucky guys who got the 2.55 build number.
Wandered around the forum for some time, seeking for a way to root my phone, but don't want to risk before being 99% sure that this may work.
As I understood, Bin4ry's method won't work with my phone, which results in need of unlocking the bootloader.
I checked its status and it shows that its Unlockable = Yes.
Now, let's say I unlock the bootloader, what should I do next? Flash a prerooted ROM?
All I could've found on forums was "UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER" and "BIN4RY'S METHOD" stuff. Maybe because people were posting about this 2.55 thing alot. Maybe not.
All I need is a n00b friendly tutorial.
Btw, I'm on 4.0.4 ICS, which is pretty obvious.
Thank you, in advance.
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Unlock your bootloader and just flash an auto rooting kernel.
But if you're unlocking the bootloader you may as well flash a Jellybean rom anyway
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Hi, I hope the OP doesn't mind, but I'm kinda in the same situation and I need some help from you guys, because I am currently a Samsung owner (please don't throw rocks ) and I don't really know much about flashing ROM's on Sony.
So... I have with me my brother-in-law's Xperia S with 6.1.A.0.453 (ICS 4.0.4), never been tampered with, just bought, updated to ICS and rooted with Bin4ry's method.
All great, but I was hoping to flash 6.1.A.2.55, because I heard it is the latest.
But now the hard part comes, the phone has Locked Bootloader and I can't unlock it because "Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status > Bootloader unlock allowed" says NO.
That being said, if I flash the .55, how do I root it?
I updated and rooted an Xperia U a while back, using a method of changing the kernels, something like this:
Flashing the ROM I want (the one that can't be rooted)
Flashing an older kernel from a stock Rom witch was rootable
Root it
Flash the kernel of the last ROM, and root remains.
Do you guys thing that this method will work on Xperia S?
Flashing .55
Flashing an old kernel (from 6.1.A.2.45 or other that can be rooted)
Root it
Flashing the kernel of .55 again, and hoping that the Root remains.
Also, where could I find those kernels?
Ben36 said:
Unlock your bootloader and just flash an auto rooting kernel.
But if you're unlocking the bootloader you may as well flash a Jellybean rom anyway
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bro
please tell me how to root xperia s 6.1.A.2.55, I already unlock the boot loader , but i dont know how to root. so i relock again. Please tell me how to root and can you send the ftf file for jelly bean rom. And i want to know what is kernel . i cant find it.
I have help my friend xperia s root + unlocked bootloader + custom rom. And he required me to unroot. SO it is possible to unroot the unlocked bootloader xperia s?
Superman™
If you haven't flash any custom kernel, try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Choose unroot option.
Unroot Xperia s
Superman said:
I have help my friend xperia s root + unlocked bootloader + custom rom. And he required me to unroot. SO it is possible to unroot the unlocked bootloader xperia s?
Superman™
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Dude,
Most Xperia S custom roms for unlocked bootloader come with root and a custom kernel.
If you want to remove the root you would have to flash a stock rom using flashtool or relock the bootloader and then flash the stock rom using either PC companion or Seus.
To be honest I don't understand why your friend would want to run an unrooted custom Rom.
Hope this helps.
sudd1976 said:
Dude,
Most Xperia S custom roms for unlocked bootloader come with root and a custom kernel.
If you want to remove the root you would have to flash a stock rom using flashtool or relock the bootloader and then flash the stock rom using either PC companion or Seus.
To be honest I don't understand why your friend would want to run an unrooted custom Rom.
Hope this helps.
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Probably because some weird games can't run on rooted phone (e.g. Puzzle & Dragon)
cities516 said:
Probably because some weird games can't run on rooted phone (e.g. Puzzle & Dragon)
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thank :fingers-crossed:
Hey guys;
I have an Bell Sony Xperia ZL, rooted, but locked downloader.
I checked to see if I can unlock the bootloader to install CyanogenMod on it, but it says that it say 'No' for bootloader unlock allowed.
Does this mean that I'll never be able to unlock the bootloader and install CyanogenMod on it. I had a Samsung Galaxy Gio that I bought from Bell, and I could install Custom ROMs to my heart's content.
Any suggestions?
Super Liam said:
Hey guys;
I have an Bell Sony Xperia ZL, rooted, but locked downloader.
I checked to see if I can unlock the bootloader to install CyanogenMod on it, but it says that it say 'No' for bootloader unlock allowed.
Does this mean that I'll never be able to unlock the bootloader and install CyanogenMod on it. I had a Samsung Galaxy Gio that I bought from Bell, and I could install Custom ROMs to my heart's content.
Any suggestions?
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sorry to say but as far as i know if you won't be able to unlock the bootloader. On the upside, there are a few custom roms for locked bootloaders.
luisoman2000 said:
sorry to say but as far as i know if you won't be able to unlock the bootloader. On the upside, there are a few custom roms for locked bootloaders.
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I'm able to install ClockWorkMod recovery on it. Will that help or no?
how we root locked ZL C6506
Super Liam said:
Hey guys;
I have an Bell Sony Xperia ZL, rooted, but locked downloader.
I checked to see if I can unlock the bootloader to install CyanogenMod on it, but it says that it say 'No' for bootloader unlock allowed.
Does this mean that I'll never be able to unlock the bootloader and install CyanogenMod on it. I had a Samsung Galaxy Gio that I bought from Bell, and I could install Custom ROMs to my heart's content.
Any suggestions?
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how we root locked bootloader xperia ZL C6506... plz let me know..
Super Liam said:
I'm able to install ClockWorkMod recovery on it. Will that help or no?
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Rooting and installing CWM will allow you to install mods and custom roms made for locked bootloaders, it won't help to unlock the bootloader though.
harrychahal007 said:
how we root locked bootloader xperia ZL C6506... plz let me know..
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Look on the development section, the root tool is there.
harrychahal007 said:
how we root locked bootloader xperia ZL C6506... plz let me know..
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Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094
There are a few topics on how it is done depending on your version.
My Z1 compact is running and i am trying to unlock the bootloader. I have entered *#*#7378423#*# which says i cant unlock the bootloader.
Is there any other method to unlock the bootloader?
Anyone know if its possible?
The reason I want to do this is to install custom Roms.
Instead of unlocking, I believe its possible to root using root and then install dual recovery.
Is this possible and will it let me install custom Roms?
Your device seems to be branded by your carrier and there is no workaround.
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325i. said:
The reason I want to do this is to install custom Roms.
Instead of unlocking, I believe its possible to root using root and then install dual recovery.
Is this possible and will it let me install custom Roms?
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Yes, but only stock based. CM based roms require a different kernel which can only be flashed with an unlocked bootloader. So your choices are quite limited. The good news: Sonys roms are pretty good. The only question is how long their support will last in the future.
Sorry mate, but with a Bootloader unlocked allowed status set to :NO you cannot install any custom ROMs. You may however still root the phone if getting rid of bloatware or installing apps that require root is what you are after
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Sorry mate, but with a Bootloader unlocked allowed status set to :NO you cannot install any custom ROMs. You may however still root the phone if getting rid of bloatware or installing apps that require root is what you are after
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Not completely accurate, he can still install cooked roms based on stock, as long as they do not modify boot partition as he can only run stock kernels.