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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I already rooted my Xperia Arc. My problem now is how to install xrecovery without unlocking my bootloader.
Is there a way?
Thanks.
No way with locked bl
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Thanks. So i'll stick with the default rom in the meantime.
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...
Can somebody help me with this problem?
I'm using xperia SL build number .45. Already root + cmw + unlock bootloader, then i'm install custom rom such as XTX experience 7 and KA20_Xperia_SSpeed_Full. after i install it and try to use titanium backup it said i'm not root. then i root it using binary but it can't root. then i'm also can't get in to recovery or cmw. please help me
If you have an unlocked bootloader, just install another stock based kernel. These are prerooted and have recovery integrated into the kernel.
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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
Hey guys can anyone tell me how to install cwm in my xperia ion.i recently rooted my jb with locked bootloader.
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Doomlord is working on that to make one for us. Right now there is no way for those who has Locked Bootloader to get CWM (including me). So we just can wait. If u want something to install, maybe u can just copy it straight away to system and change the permission.
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Doomlord is working on that to make one for us. Right now there is no way for those who has Locked Bootloader to get CWM (including me). So we just can wait. If u want something to install, maybe u can just copy it straight away to system and change the permission.
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Ok lets see....
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In my case, when i installed CWM @ locked bootloader .55 FW, the CWM didn't work properly. So I suggest you to unlock bootloader & flash doomkernel which is pre loaded with CWM and TWRP.
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avik6123 said:
Hey guys can anyone tell me how to install cwm in my xperia ion.i recently rooted my jb with locked bootloader.
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Pushing the files to the system and changing the permissions is hectic than flashing through recovery. If any error happens it can result in unexpected accidents.
You can unlock the boot loader (u will lose bravia engine) and flash a custom kernel using flash tool.
In the development section you can find some cool kernels with build-in recovery.
If You don't want to unlock , then wait for someone to make a recovery for phones with locked boot loaders.