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CWM Recovery interesting Problem Help please....

Hi everyone...
My phone is LT15i. I used to CM9 on my phone.Today I flash the Stock Rom and Kernel via flashtool.And I root my phone with Doom method
I unlock my bootloader.I install X-parts but my phone dont boot Recovery mod.When restarting Sony logo but led no blue.Blue led isnt coming.
And phone open.I want to Custom rom but recovery isnt running Please help me...

If you have BL unlocked, just flash a Kernel with CWM in it.

RamEsRock said:
If you have BL unlocked, just flash a Kernel with CWM in it.
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I want to use this Romhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788701.Can you offer me a kernel which available with this custom rom.But the kernel must contain recovery

Which kernel can I install contain cwm? But it must be run with this Romhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788701

Mazellat said:
Which kernel can I install contain cwm? But it must be run with this Romhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788701
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You have many choices here.
My suggestion is :
1. ArcKnight 3.5.1 with Wifi module http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597771
2.ICS stock kernel with CMW, just search in the development section u will find it

[Q] Rogers xperia arc

Hi every one I have rogers arc running on the latest ice rooted Bootloader was locked. I did bootloader unlock with test point.The flash tool saying that bootloader is rooted but I cannot flash any custom rom or even a backup I usually can't pass Sony screen any input is appreciated.

zaky1 said:
Hi every one I have rogers arc running on the latest ice rooted Bootloader was locked. I did bootloader unlock with test point.The flash tool saying that bootloader is rooted but I cannot flash any custom rom or even a backup I usually can't pass Sony screen any input is appreciated.
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Just use flashtool to flash the rom again man, i think u should flash the stock rom firs
If it's ok, then flash your custom rom

I am running the official rom no problem it's not allowing me to flash any custom roms in the recovery mod. I cam reboot to recovery either by x-part or holding the menu key while it start.:crying:

zaky1 said:
I am running the official rom no problem it's not allowing me to flash any custom roms in the recovery mod. I cam reboot to recovery either by x-part or holding the menu key while it start.:crying:
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I think u need to unlock ur bootloader first
If not, try to find rom that can use with locked bootloader
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

My bootloader is rooted with Test point method

zaky1 said:
My bootloader is rooted with Test point method
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You unlock your boot loader with the test point, not root. So please be clear about what you've actually done.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

Yes I unlocked my bootloader with test point ***but on service menu still say no** but on flashtool was saying bootloader unlocked B4 i did the test point and after it say bootloader is rooted

Have you flashed the kernel?

Which kernel Iam running the offecial kernel

zaky1 said:
Which kernel Iam running the offecial kernel
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If you want to use a custom ROM then 9 times out of 10 you'll need to use a specific kernel, usually one that comes with CWM.

I know exactly how to flash custom rom, I am coming from MT4G the problem after you flash the rom the phone dosn't boot in recovery it just stay at sony logo, even when i try to boot in fastboot mod dosn't allow me only booting in recovery.

zaky1 said:
I know exactly how to flash custom rom, I am coming from MT4G the problem after you flash the rom the phone dosn't boot in recovery it just stay at sony logo, even when i try to boot in fastboot mod dosn't allow me only booting in recovery.
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Try this....
1. Flash ur stock ICS firmware 4.1.B.431 ... 2. Don't let it upgrade to the latest firmware (in Canada I got N update that changed my firmware to 4.1.**.587 or something like that)
3. Then flash ur phone with the rootable firmware of xperia generic world version...
4. Flash the kernels for that firmware .. even the stock ICS would be OK..
5. Root the phone using Doomlords method of rooting... Its the best...!
6. At last reboot ur phone ..n violaaa...
U have a completely rooted phone ..!
P.s. make sure u see the log while u root ur phone . It may say rooted successly even if it had some errors... so make sure other are no errors..!
I had the same problem when I decided to unlock boot loader n root it for the first time ... so no worries my friend ...try this .. n it will work for sure.. !
Sent from my Xperia Arc using xda app-developers app
Did u hit the thanks button ? :thumbup:

Hi my friends thanks for the reply but my phone is already rooted and i can go to recovery mod even i did the trick of link2sd which increased my internal memory I am running the north america firmware not Rogers firmware

What Kernel and ROM !?

rom 4.1.b.0.587 kernel official

zaky1 said:
Hi my friends thanks for the reply but my phone is already rooted and i can go to recovery mod even i did the trick of link2sd which increased my internal memory I am running the north america firmware not Rogers firmware
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I know ur phone is rooted ..but if u try again ..with the world firmware ..it will b rooted perfectly n won't stuck on boot..!
Sent from Xperia arc ..XDA premium app..
dont foget to hit the thanks button

I will Give it a try and let you know. Thanks man

Would u mind if i ask u something...!! dnt b offended..!! I know u might hav already done this ..but stil ..!!
1. If u r flashing the custom rom with flashtool right .?? and while doing tht are u pressing the back key ...or the menu key of ur phone .??
2. If u havent flashed any custom rom untill yet..n still on north america firmware.. then try to re-root it ...and then install CMW via this link..!!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ohrj5dosijil1od/t_3-MoTVc6
read the recovery.txt file...it shows how to install the cmw...!! n then try to flash a custom rom via CWM ...n lemme know..!!!
cheers..!!
did u hit the thanks button yet.?? :laugh::good:

I think you can't flash custom rom from flash tool it must be flashed from you sd card because it is a zip file. I tried to flash recovery mode you supplied the link with no go.

So u did root and installed cwm by the link I gave right ?
N it showed that .. installation complete.. ?
N now ..the problem is ..
that u cannot enter recovery mode
To flash a custom ROM ?
Am I right ?
Sent from Xperia arc ..XDA premium app..
dont foget to hit the thanks button

Root 6.2.B.0.211 with Unlocked Bootloader [guide for noobs]

First this method is not new , but it's just a small guide for people who don't know how to root there phones with unlocked bootloader.
What you need:
1- Xperia Ion (LT28h\LT28i) with unlocked bootloader.
2- You have to be on stock official 6.2.B.0.211 rom.
3- DooMLoRD 6.2.B.0.203 Custom Kernel + TWRP: link
4- Superuser zip: link
5- Stock 6.2.B.0.211 kernel: link
How to root:
1- Copy "Superuser zip" to your phone.
2- While you are on stock 6.2.B.0.211 , Flash DooMLoRD kernel on Fastboot mode using Flashtool.
3- Turn your phone on , and when you see TWRP logo , press VOL+ bottom , you will get into "TWRP" recovery.
4- Now choose "Install" then choose "sdcard" then "Superuser zip" and swipe to flash it.
5- After end flashing , press "HOME" then choose "reboot to Fastboot" while connecting your phone to PC.
6- Now in Flashtool , use Fastboot to flash the Stock Kernel.
All Done!

If this thread is in the wrong section , please move it. I am sorry.

how about the recovery ??? did the old recovery will work ??

MrGezz said:
how about the recovery ??? did the old recovery will work ??
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DoomLoRD kernel already have "TWRP" recovery.

The $niper said:
DoomLoRD kernel already have "TWRP" recovery.
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for the stock kernel.. :

I think we can get root for the stock JB rom but loosing the recovery function after flash the stock kernel at the final..Am i right?

yes

The $niper said:
First this method is not new , but it's just a small guide for people who don't know how to root there phones with unlocked bootloader.
What you need:
1- Xperia Ion (LT28h\LT28i) with unlocked bootloader.
2- You have to be on stock official 6.2.B.0.211 rom.
3- DooMLoRD 6.2.B.0.203 Custom Kernel + TWRP: link
4- Superuser zip: link
5- Stock 6.2.B.0.211 kernel: link
How to root:
1- Copy "Superuser zip" to your phone.
2- While you are on stock 6.2.B.0.211 , Flash DooMLoRD kernel on Fastboot mode using Flashtool.
3- Turn your phone on , and when you see TWRP logo , press VOL+ bottom , you will get into "TWRP" recovery.
4- Now choose "Install" then choose "sdcard" then "Superuser zip" and swipe to flash it.
5- After end flashing , press "HOME" then choose "reboot to Fastboot" while connecting your phone to PC.
6- Now in Flashtool , use Fastboot to flash the Stock Kernel.
All Done!
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You don't need to install superuser.zip. TWRP has a builtin rooting function.
After going to recovery for the first time and when you reboot, it will install su & superuser.

what about lockedbootloader device?

ponext said:
what about lockedbootloader device?
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DoomLord is working on it.
Soon we will get the root access in JB.:laugh:

Can you re upload superuser.zip? I can't download it.
EDIT: Got it.

MrGezz said:
for the stock kernel.. :
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kumbangdesa said:
I think we can get root for the stock JB rom but loosing the recovery function after flash the stock kernel at the final..Am i right?
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Yes , this method to root your phone on stock kernel , later maybe we can get recovery.
ganeshbiyer said:
You don't need to install superuser.zip. TWRP has a builtin rooting function.
After going to recovery for the first time and when you reboot, it will install su & superuser.
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Lool i didn't get that on my mind! But to install root we need to turn the phone up then open SuperSU installer , so flashing superuser.zip maybe fastest and easyier!
pharix said:
Can you re upload superuser.zip? I can't download it.
EDIT: Got it.
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Ok np

ganeshbiyer said:
You don't need to install superuser.zip. TWRP has a builtin rooting function.
After going to recovery for the first time and when you reboot, it will install su & superuser.
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Working like a charm.

Now we just need a recovery.

This is not development.
This is a guide.
Moved to the General section.
Moderating from my Xperia ION

ToledoJab said:
This is not development.
This is a guide.
Moved to the General section.
Moderating from my Xperia ION
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Thanks , i know that , see the first replay but just i forgot that , my mistake.

guys what could seems be the problem, I get error "the phone must be rooted" in the flashing tool. i have all the requirements listed but i get that error? could somebody tell me what to do. thanks

U need an unlocked bootloader.

Does anyone think that there will be a one-click-root-tool at some point? I don't feel like flashing this much..

Doomlord is working on it

Problem in Arc S while rooting to install custom ROM

I want to root my Xperia Arc S LT18i
my current ROM .587
i followed this instruction:
flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
but after Flash back to 4.1.B.0.587 super user SU disappear and not rooted
Please i need you support

MASDASL said:
I want to root my Xperia Arc S LT18i
my current ROM .587
i followed this instruction:
flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
but after Flash back to 4.1.B.0.587 super user SU disappear and not rooted
Please i need you support
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in step 3 you must uncheck some thing in flashtool but i forgot them ...
instead you can use unlocking your bootloader and then flash stock pre-rooted kernel and install SU on your rom...
(its very easier than your way)

Maybe you can try the one click root... It's there in general section...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app

s.bluedreams said:
in step 3 you must uncheck some thing in flashtool but i forgot them ...
instead you can use unlocking your bootloader and then flash stock pre-rooted kernel and install SU on your rom...
(its very easier than your way)
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Already my bootloader is unhooked
this is mean flash the kernel LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Kernel_DOWNgrade ??????

MASDASL said:
I want to root my Xperia Arc S LT18i
my current ROM .587
i followed this instruction:
flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
but after Flash back to 4.1.B.0.587 super user SU disappear and not rooted
Please i need you support
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If you're going to use Stock ROM
if you flashed back .587 ftf, you probably left all .sin checked. You should have unchecked kernel.sin, No final verification unchecked.
Reflash custom kernel. If still no root, flash flashable zip in SuperSU thread
If you're going to use a custom ROM
Just flash respective kernel, wipe data,cache,dalvik,system in CWM and install rom. No need to root .587, flashing .587 is for increasing partition only(in case).

zgmfx20 said:
If you're going to use Stock ROM
if you flashed back .587 ftf, you probably left all .sin checked. You should have unchecked kernel.sin, No final verification unchecked.
Reflash custom kernel. If still no root, flash flashable zip in SuperSU thread
If you're going to use a custom ROM
Just flash respective kernel, wipe data,cache,dalvik,system in CWM and install rom. No need to root .587, flashing .587 is for increasing partition only(in case).
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do you mean exclude them at the right part in Flash tool???
then what should i exclude exactly ???

MASDASL said:
do you mean exclude them at the right part in Flash tool???
then what should i exclude exactly ???
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kernel.sin if you flashed kernel before flashing .587 ftf. Or you may flash ftf, then flash kernel, then flash zip in SuperSU thread.
Are you needing Stock ROM or Custom ROM?

MASDASL said:
Already my bootloader is unhooked
this is mean flash the kernel LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Kernel_DOWNgrade ??????
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NO
please search in forums to know how you can unlock your BL

yes exactly what i need to install custom ROM via CWM and X-part
what should i do ??

s.bluedreams said:
NO
please search in forums to know how you can unlock your BL
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i already unlocked it and ensure that via service command through dail *#*#service#*#*
and Bootloader unlocked : Yes

MASDASL said:
i already unlocked it and ensure that via service command through dail *#*#service#*#*
and Bootloader unlocked : Yes
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do you do this steps???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

zgmfx20 said:
kernel.sin if you flashed kernel before flashing .587 ftf. Or you may flash ftf, then flash kernel, then flash zip in SuperSU thread.
Are you needing Stock ROM or Custom ROM?
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i need to install custom one like CM 10 or CM 10.1

MASDASL said:
i need to install custom one like CM 10 or CM 10.1
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If your BL is unlocked you should download Rom and kernel that you want
rom must be .zip and you should place it in sd card
kernel must be .img or .elf
and kernel Wi-Fi modules must be .zip and you should place it on SD too
then you download QuickIMG tool and place the kernel in images folder of it
then turn off phone and hold menu key and plug usb cable
LED would be blue
then you open QuickIMG and choose your kernel and flash it
then turn on phone
when the led is blue you should press Vol down key
then you enter CWM
do:
-wipe date
-wipe cache
-mount and storage > format/system
-advanced> wipe dalvick cache
then install zip and choose Rom
then install zip and choose Wi-fi modules
reboot...

MASDASL said:
yes exactly what i need to install custom ROM via CWM and X-part
what should i do ??
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CM10 you say then you need a custom JB kernel, like Fusion,Lupus or nAa kernel, or whatever kernel you want.
You don't need X-Parts. There are many tutorials out there. But I'll just help you.
Download kernel and paste to pc, in any folder.
1) Flash .587 ftf
2) Flash custom kernel (with phone off, hold menu button, connect to pc. Go to Flashtool, then click the thunderlike button, select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, point to kernel file)
3) Boot, then repetitively press back button to boot to CWM. If lupus kernel, it is volume down.
4) wipe data,cache,dalvik cache,system
5) Install ROM

s.bluedreams said:
do you do this steps???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
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Yes Sir

zgmfx20 said:
CM10 you say then you need a custom JB kernel, like Fusion,Lupus or nAa kernel, or whatever kernel you want.
You don't need X-Parts. There are many tutorials out there. But I'll just help you.
Download kernel and paste to pc, in any folder.
1) Flash .587 ftf
2) Flash custom kernel (with phone off, hold menu button, connect to pc. Go to Flashtool, then click the thunderlike button, select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, point to kernel file)
3) Boot, then repetitively press back button to boot to CWM. If lupus kernel, it is volume down.
4) wipe data,cache,dalvik cache,system
5) Install ROM
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my phone now flashed with kernel .587
where is the custom kernel ???

MASDASL said:
my phone now flashed with kernel .587
where is the custom kernel ???
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use this kernel for Cm10 or 10.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299&highlight=fusion

MASDASL said:
my phone now flashed with kernel .587
where is the custom kernel ???
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LuPuSJBv12
or
Fusion

zgmfx20 said:
LuPuSJBv12
or
Fusion
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After Flashing this kernel an do the above step
are the ROM from Free Xperia Project FXP226-cm-10-20130629-UNOFFICIAL-pepper will be installed on my Arc S LT18i ????

MASDASL said:
After Flashing this kernel an do the above step
are the ROM from Free Xperia Project FXP226-cm-10-20130629-UNOFFICIAL-pepper will be installed on my Arc S LT18i ????
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dude pepper is for Xperia Sola. You need anzu(Arc) or ayame(Arc S).
If you need to choose what rom for JB, here. 2nd post

[Q] eXistenZ v2 Error 7

Hi guys i have a problem when I instaling the eXistenZ v2 on LT26. I rooted my phone i have recovery and when i install a rom have error nr 7 in revovery, any ideas?

Flash the kernel file from the rom itself
Try flashing the kernel from the rom itself bro this works most of the time Extract it first from the zip file of the ROM you want to install then install the kernel usually it is the boot.img file Flash it via fastboot mode using flashtool then voila you have the kernel of the ROM you want to use and most of the time the recovery comes with it too :good:

ksmalcuga said:
Hi guys i have a problem when I instaling the eXistenZ v2 on LT26. I rooted my phone i have recovery and when i install a rom have error nr 7 in recovery, any ideas?
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Are You on stock firmware? Existenz requires You to be on stock 6.2.b.1.96 firmware. Also, You have to flash v1 and then flash v2, not the v2 directly.
11:55 said:
Try flashing the kernel from the ROM itself bro
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Do check, this ROM is stock based, so it doesn't have a separate kernel.

I flashed witth stock 6.2.b.1.96, and try to flash V1 witch recovery v6.0.3.0 but still error ''Error in /sdcard/xperia_s_existenz_v1.zip (status 7)'' Maybe try with other kernel?

ksmalcuga said:
I flashed witth stock 6.2.b.1.96, and try to flash V1 witch recovery v6.0.3.0 but still error ''Error in /sdcard/xperia_s_existenz_v1.zip (status 7)'' Maybe try with other kernel?
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Huh, weird. Just to verify, could You try downloading the v1 again? Or else, do You have a unlocked bootloader? If yes, then You can flash the DoomKernel.

Yes, i downloaded rom again, and i have lock bootloader witch no posibly to unlock 'allowed-no'' something like this, but this rom can be flash without unlocked bootloader.

ksmalcuga said:
Yes, i downloaded rom again, and i have lock bootloader witch no posibly to unlock 'allowed-no'' something like this, but this rom can be flash without unlocked bootloader.
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Well, since You have a locked bootloader, You can't flash other kernels. Try this recovery, If even this one doesn't work, then try going back to full stock(no root, no recovery) and root using DoomLord's method and try above recovery again as it had worked for Me earlier.

ksmalcuga said:
Hi guys i have a problem when I instaling the eXistenZ v2 on LT26. I rooted my phone i have recovery and when i install a rom have error nr 7 in revovery, any ideas?
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This is waaaay late but, may help someone.
As I understand it, this is an issue with the kernel/recovery you have. You need to flash a boot.img with a combined kernel/recovery that is compatible with the rom you wish to flash. You use fastboot for that:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
So, for official CM11, grab boot.img from the rom zip file and you should get (a rather old but fine for CM11) CWM recovery.
For many other Acro S (hikari) roms you find - e.g. @deedwar's BeanStalk - you will get TWRP recovery if you flash the included boot.img file.
Once you've got the kernel/recovery flashed, then you flash the full rom after the reboot.

MiyagiSan said:
This is waaaay late but, may help someone.
As I understand it, this is an issue with the kernel/recovery you have. You need to flash a boot.img with a combined kernel/recovery that is compatible with the rom you wish to flash. You use fastboot for that:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
So, for official CM11, grab boot.img from the rom zip file and you should get (a rather old but fine for CM11) CWM recovery.
For many other Acro S (hikari) roms you find - e.g. @deedwar's BeanStalk - you will get TWRP recovery if you flash the included boot.img file.
Once you've got the kernel/recovery flashed, then you flash the full rom after the reboot.
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I think You didn't notice, but He said He has locked bootloader. So He cannot follow the procedure You mentioned.

Mirhawk said:
I think You didn't notice, but He said He has locked bootloader. So He cannot follow the procedure You mentioned.
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Yes, this is for unlocked bootloader only.
Just noticed OP mentions a locked bootloader in a later post.