Why should I unlock my bootloader? Please be specific.
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Good question. Well unlocking your bootloader opens many opportunites, main one being you can flash custom kernels and then flash custom roms such as ICS and other roms that require unlocked bootloaders. Although you can flash custom roms on an unlocked bootloader, it's a lot longer and you can't flash kernels and therefore flash any roms that require custom kernels.
If you want to try custom roms, ICS and just experiment with your phone then go for it, otherwise just leave it. It's up to you really but since I unlocked mine I've never looked back...
Hope I helped
Are custom Rome and kernels better?
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JunDavis said:
Are custom Rome and kernels better?
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Simple answer, yes.
Yes. I when you overclock your phone you need a custom kernel to do that. Also a custom kernel is usually smoother then stock. Lastly, if you want ICS you need a custom kernel so.....
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You want to know why you should unlock bootloader? Well here is a reason, Sony decided to scrap ICS for Xperia Play. While other Xperia devices get to have ICS.
I'm asking again do you know how to optimize gaming for ICS without unlock bootloader ? I used stock Kernel and stock ROM
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OK so I got my Xperia PLAY, and I'm looking for a plain debloated, deodexed, clean stock ROM. Does such a ROM exist? Also, do I need an unlocked bootloader? How can I tell if my phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks!
ThePlasticBling said:
OK so I got my Xperia PLAY, and I'm looking for a plain debloated, deodexed, clean stock ROM. Does such a ROM exist? Also, do I need an unlocked bootloader? How can I tell if my phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks!
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Hmm.... You can debloat the default/stock rom
Thinking of ODEX then I've no clue.
Unless you're looking for a Rom that is already existent so what are you looking for?
Performance?
Stability?
Lightness?
sewer56lol said:
Hmm.... You can debloat the default/stock rom
Thinking of ODEX then I've no clue.
Unless you're looking for a Rom that is already existent so what are you looking for?
Performance?
Stability?
Lightness?
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Overall I want a really fast and stable ROM that is good for gaming. I want it to look like stock though. Also, what does supercharged mean? Would that make it faster? I plan on overclocking, too.
Would it just be possible to root and overclock stock 2.3.4?
ThePlasticBling said:
Would it just be possible to root and overclock stock 2.3.4?
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You cant overclock with a stock kernel 2.3.4. Since you dont know if your bootloader is unlocked it is obviously locked. You need a custom kernel that allows overclocking and this discussion is ended since you are stuck with what you have.
chery2k said:
You cant overclock with a stock kernel 2.3.4. Since you dont know if your bootloader is unlocked it is obviously locked. You need a custom kernel that allows overclocking and this discussion is ended since you are stuck with what you have.
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Is there an overclockable kernel that you can flash on locked bootloaders?
ThePlasticBling said:
Is there an overclockable kernel that you can flash on locked bootloaders?
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Nope. If you flash a custom kernel with your bootloader locked you will have a soft brick device.
chery2k said:
Nope. If you flash a custom kernel with your bootloader locked you will have a soft brick device.
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OK. I've been looking up ways to unlock the bootloader on the R800X. I have dialed the number so you can get to the menu where you can check if you can unlock your bootloader, but there is nothing that says "rooting status" in the information part. My phone IS rooted. Does this mean I can't unlock the bootloader? I'm on Verizon.
Hey buddy, I have the same R800X as you on Verizon. We can't unlock bootloader for free unfortunately. I paid 20 to get mine unlocked. It was worth it for sure.
I am running debloated, supercharged stock 2.3.3 rom, and it works great.
I just got my Xperia Play last Friday
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jahjah440 said:
Hey buddy, I have the same R800X as you on Verizon. We can't unlock bootloader for free unfortunately. I paid 20 to get mine unlocked. It was worth it for sure.
I am running debloated, supercharged stock 2.3.3 rom, and it works great.
I just got my Xperia Play last Friday
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Thanks for the advice. Where did you get your bootloader keys? I think I'm going to chose the same path you did. Also, what kernel are you using? Thanks again!
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ThePlasticBling said:
Thanks for the advice. Where did you get your bootloader keys? I think I'm going to chose the same path you did. Also, what kernel are you using? Thanks again!
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I got my phone unlocked through here: http://unlock-bootloader.com/
I was a little nervous at first because you have to pay first and then he unlocks your phone. But I went ahead and did it and I would recommend it fully. It took about 10 minutes from beginning to end.
I am using Doomkernel. Going from the stock kernel and Doomkernel is like night and day. The phone is much more responsive and stable.
But the true speed gain is when you supercharge the rom. My friend, I have never seen speed gains so obvious.
Combine this with an overclock, and I will promise you will be impressed. The stock cpu speed is 1ghz, but I have just oc'ed to 1.2ghz. My max stable cpu speed is 1.9ghz, but I found 1.2ghz is a perfect speed for my needs
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch w/ Stock 4.0.4
Xperia Play R800X w/ supercharged stock 2.3.3 and doomkernel
I have a locked bootloader and Gin2Jellybean. It is fairly debloated and everything especially if you get the lite version. And then you can always uninstall any more with root uninstaller from the market
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I got my xperia arc s today and I have unlocked the bootloader still if I want to flash a rom do I need to root ?? plz help
I'm on 2.3.4 stock rom and kernel
Do what the instructions say of the ROM. Install kernel, install ROM, done.
Sv: a bit of help
android-turk said:
I got my xperia arc s today and I have unlocked the bootloader still if I want to flash a rom do I need to root ?? plz help
I'm on 2.3.4 stock rom and kernel
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Just flash Blend kernel (for battery), Advanced Stock Kernel Gingerbread version by Doomlord (Battery / performance) or Doomlord kernel v22 (performance) and you're good to go because those auto-roots your phone for custom ROM madness flashing!
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Thanks mate
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Hey guys.
i flashed ultimate hd rom and it looks very nice..
the performance is not very good.. so i want to install lupus kernel..
but i have locked bootloader so is there any way to install without unlocking my bootloader?
maybe can anyone tell me some good Terminal tweaks for better performance or somethink ? or good kernels without unlock bootloader..
OR any other good tipps ?
Thanks and peace !
Phone: Xperia Arc S
EDIT: Ok i found doomlord kernel locked bootloaders is it recomanded with ultimate hd?
BurakQuaresma said:
Hey guys.
i flashed ultimate hd rom and it looks very nice..
the performance is not very good.. so i want to install lupus kernel..
but i have locked bootloader so is there any way to install without unlocking my bootloader?
maybe can anyone tell me some good Terminal tweaks for better performance or somethink ? or good kernels without unlock bootloader..
OR any other good tipps ?
Thanks and peace !
Phone: Xperia Arc S
EDIT: Ok i found doomlord kernel locked bootloaders is it recomanded with ultimate hd?
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You can't flash custom kernels with locked bootloader..
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