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[Q] Installing ICS on xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)?

Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks

sonyxperiaplayer said:
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway

Thanks
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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Thanks
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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[Q] Can i use Flashtool with no Unlock bootloader

One question to make it clear. I have stock firmware Untouch no Root and No bootloader unlock. and updated to 4.0.4 Build 6.0.A.2.50 using official PCC. I want to know is it possible to downgrade my phone to Gingerbread using flashtool without unlocking bootloader?

Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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isht97 said:
Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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Are you sure about it did you try it ?

Yes you can. Do it
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xeshan88 said:
Are you sure about it did you try it ?
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Yes bro I have tried it many times.
There is no problem.
Just go for it.
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Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?

Hello
Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I have a xperia and and I want to change the kernel, if there is please you recommend you one.
Thank you.
I tried several of the forum and does not turn the phone.

Sv: Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I dont think you can. You need unlocked bootloader. Maybe im wrong
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Post in the right section. questions goes in to Q/A section. Read rules before posting.

Absolutely NO, locked bootloader's always stuck with the default kernel.

Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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you'll get bootloop if you install custom kernels

liviugreuu said:
Hello
Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I have a xperia and and I want to change the kernel, if there is please you recommend you one.
Thank you.
I tried several of the forum and does not turn the phone.
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For custom kernels : you can't
For official/SONY stock kernels : you can

Ben36 said:
Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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So how do u port custom kernal on official rom ftf? Can u make a guide for us? Thanks..
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Member90 said:
So how do u port custom kernal on official rom ftf? Can u make a guide for us? Thanks..
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You dont, for now there are no available solutions... :-/
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Ben36 said:
Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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So is it possible to flash the default kernel and firmware of the Xperia SL on the Xperia S since they have the same hardware
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Flash stock kernel (different region) ?

Hi all,
My Acro S is on firmware 6.1.A.2.45.
My phone region number is : 1266-2032 ( I think Hong Kong). I would like to upgrade firmware to 6.1.A.2.50 or 55 but Sony companion and SEUS is not give me an update.
Is it possible to manual update with downloading stock firmware 6.1.A.2.55 (from different region) on the internet and use flashtool update?

Yes. Just download .55 and flash with Flashtool.
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Vaith said:
Yes. Just download .55 and flash with Flashtool.
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I will try it tonight. Waiting for a long time to jelly bean upgrade. Thanks
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Stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880305
Go at the end of this post, there are a couple of stock firmware you can download
Don't pay attention at beginning of the post it's not for you

Sony Xperia S Help!

Hi,
I m new to the forums.
I have a sony xperia s with a locked bootloader but has been rooted.
i have cwm installed on it and currently have XZXperiance_2 installed.
I would like to go back to the offical ICS 4.0.4 Rom.
The phone says it is still logged as 4.0.4 but with different system on it.
I would like to go back to the origional system because of the official JB Update in the next few weeks.
If some could help me step by step it would be much help =]
I have set it back to factory settings but doesnt go back to the origional system i dont think i backed up the old system =[
Any help would be much appriciatted,
Many Thanks
Dan

Use flashtool from development part of Xperia s forum.
Download it, instal drivers, download ICS 4.0.4 generic world and flash it via flashtool.
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hi... you can flash official firmware with flashtool..
fw: http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
ftool: http://androxyde.github.io/

Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks

DJH2389 said:
Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks
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You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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RHBH said:
You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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He cant, he run on custom rom.
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electrash said:
He cant, he run on custom rom.
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I think he can cause his bootloader is locked i personally did it my self about month ago..
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Depends on rom, if creator renamed the rom SUS will says unkown version.
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