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Bootloader locked - rom options?

Hi all,
I recently learned my arc s bootloader can not even be unlocked even by the paid methods (omnius, setool) . I have rooted it, init.d enabled, cwm on (from system).
My understanding is most of the roms are not an option for me due to locked bl.
Any ideas for roms I could still try?
Thx in advance.
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hbguru said:
Hi all,
I recently learned my arc s bootloader can not even be unlocked even by the paid methods (omnius, setool)
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Whys that? You can use any ROM that doesn't require you to install a custom kernel.

There are many of them you can use: Arconium, KA21, MooDeD ICS etc.

Try JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.2 Stable(here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717 ) It is very very good l also have a locked bootloader (unlock only paid ) It's like an AOSP ! It is rockstabel ! Or u can use modded ICS 90.5 or 90.4 but not the 90.3 it cause bootloop ! Smoot and fast but j think JJ's Hybrid is the best for Locked BL ! Try it and then you decide what good for you ! J hope j can help for you !!
Daniel D. : Arconium(Recomended Configuration
Unlocked bootloader.), KA21(=Installation instructions== KA Ice Cream Sony users ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader)There are ONLY for unlocked bootloader ! or jm wrong ?

Thanks
Thanks for all the answers!!
I will try JJ and arconium today
(i'm so happy there are rom's left for locked bootloader guys like me!!!! )
XperienceD said:
Whys that? You can use any ROM that doesn't require you to install a custom kernel.
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build number:12w19 which has a new security. there is no solution yet to unlock it.

adamka13 said:
Daniel D. : Arconium(Recomended Configuration
Unlocked bootloader.), KA21(=Installation instructions== KA Ice Cream Sony users ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader)There are ONLY for unlocked bootloader ! or jm wrong ?
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I tried all of them with locked bootloader.

Daniel D. said:
I tried all of them with locked bootloader.
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Ohh.. j understand THX ! I will try it !

man jj's rom is by far the best with sony stuff plus aosp fast and the page with nice set of instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717

I'm so exited about all the stuff I find here, but sadly I just can't root my phone. Every method does not work for me. I'd love to install these ROMS...

custom rom compatible with locked bootloader
I have an arc s with locked bootloader and hav personally used the following custom rom:
JJ Hybrid Rom 3.1 and 3.2
ThSEGA v3: ive got connectivity issue would have update to v4 but tried ka21 instead
Mooded 90.1, 90.2, 90.3, 90.5: ive encountered battery drain
XdroidPerfectv 2.3.2: got contact sync problem( i think it was solved in an update)
And following Daniel D's info.. I tried KA21 yesterday.
So far, in my opinion the best rom for a locked bootloadet is a toss between JJ and Ka21 since I like the smoothness and stability of jj's rom but missed my sony widgets, thus ka21 is a good alternative for this. Moreover, wifi connectivity in ka21 is more stable while 3G connectivity in jj is more stable although its wifi is also quite good.

Wifi depends mostly on kernel... So jj`s Rom has nothing to with your wifi issues. Secondly, what sony widgets you miss? I have JJ Rom 3.2 and found all widgests in play store, working very well.
I have atached a screenshot of my homescreen... all widgets downloaded from play store... and its more then enough for me !
My recomendation is Sirkay kernel (Xarc) with JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2, Baseband 70 (or you can use the BB72 from FXP thread, it works great... the other BB72 available is not so good), and most important : Do a full wipe (including /system).
On JJ`s Thread you will find also a lot of flashable addons (my fav. is nexus boot animation, xperia keyboard, hollo camera mod , and the advanced ICS+ camera with HD and panorama... but there are a lot other mods also).
So, JJ`s Rom is by far the best (and i have tried most of the available Roms).

wifi issue
Marmalux said:
Wifi depends mostly on kernel... So jj`s Rom has nothing to with your wifi issues. Secondly, what sony widgets you miss? I have JJ Rom 3.2 and found all widgests in play store, working very well.
I have atached a screenshot of my homescreen... all widgets downloaded from play store... and its more then enough for me !
My recomendation is Sirkay kernel (Xarc) with JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2, Baseband 70 (or you can use the BB72 from FXP thread, it works great... the other BB72 available is not so good), and most important : Do a full wipe (including /system).
On JJ`s Thread you will find also a lot of flashable addons (my fav. is nexus boot animation, xperia keyboard, hollo camera mod , and the advanced ICS+ camera with HD and panorama... but there are a lot other mods also).
So, JJ`s Rom is by far the best (and i have tried most of the available Roms).
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I know that wifi and battery drain is a kernel issue but if you read my previous I said that I'm still with a locked bootloader so I can't change my kernel to solve my issue. The sony widget I'm talking about is the walkman player because I can only put the walkman shortcut in JJ. The sony app I've missed is the 3D Camera, track ID..(I've already changed to KA21 when JJ added the sony3D camera add on). But the gist of my post is that I'm leaning towards JJ (because of smoothness and stability) but KA21 is a good alternative (because my connection to wifi is more stable) And like you, I tried those roms i've post but keep coming back to JJ, though I'm still with KA21 as of now.
Thanks for the kernel and baseband suggestion, I'll try them once I decide to unlock my bootloader (believe me, I would really love to unlock bootloader to maximize potential of my phone but I'm still not confident in the probability of losing my sony warranty just yet:cyclops: )

Try the Ice Cream Pureness v8

noim said:
Try the Ice Cream Pureness v8
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To me it did not work. I tried 2 times and then used Update Service And I really wanted that rom...

Best Rom Sony Arc s Lt18i

Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.

Read one of the other numerous threads asking the same question.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

As XperienceD said search around for similar threads. The best ROM is: the one that suits you're needs, see what each ROM as to offer and then decide...

Following the original question.. The led notification problems on the stock ICS Rom has been solved in some custom Rom?
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edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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hi mate
the best rom for arc/arc s will be jellysandwhich rom with xarc kernel
smoothest and the lightest
almost all hd games smooth and it roxx

i've been using jellysandwich, but with latest update, and the apps2sd auto support, that doesn't work, i can't use link2sd, so pretty bad. JJ Hybrid, it's kind nice, but the keyboard on browser lags as hell

so far I know the best rom is Xperia Ice Bean 4.2n by jader see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786871 and his working on new projects called Xperia Ice Bean X , still with some bugs, but he is working on themhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863036

This is definitely a matter of opinion, but I always feel at home and also feel I get the most out of my device in terms of customization, theme wise and hardware tweaking in general with CyanogenMod.
I'm currently running CM9 and I have no issues, battery is great, no choppy performance issues and with theme choose, everything looks great to the eye.

edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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well... if not jelly sandwich then cm10 also is awesome
jell

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Best ROM
edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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If you don't care about graphical user interface ,defintely JJ hybrid rom is great (fast - compatible with games - has ROM control as well) ,few bugs though like wifi hotspot http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1537717
If you care about having nice user interface with reasonable game performance with lots of free ram available you can try Jelly sandwich http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1836993 or the Remix http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1884958
Also Xperia Purness worth a try as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788701
For the Kernel i always advice to use stock kernel in order to avoid battery drain issues.
Regards

People, please report double or in this case quadruple threads by using the report button!

edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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I'm using JELLY SANDWICH 6.1 with arc night kernel. I think you should try this ROM. This ROM has already rooted.
If you want a ROM with stability, you shoud try Arconium ICS 4.0.

[Q] Update from ICS To KK or Other Stable ROM

More than a year ago I installed an ICS custom ROM on my Sister's Arc and now I want to upgrade this phone to a better ROM,
I want to know which rom will be good and stable for this phone?
And how to install the new rom
The bootloader is locked so I guess I will have to unlock it first
I am thinking about installing PA 4.4.4 ROM but I am not sure if it is stable or not
Please let me know if you need any more info
Any help is hugely appreciated .
Thanks in advance

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best rom for Xperia ion

first thing sorry for my bad english , and my noob questions, this is my first android phone and here is the story...
hello guys, i just bought xperia ion, and it is already lagging in 4.1.2 version
i am noob, and heard that people here make fast android versions for old phones
my question is what is the best and most stable , and most important, fast and smooth rom ; that i can install on xperia ion
i want something stable bcuz i won't make anychanges later in the android version, and i won't update it
just something that will hold good for a year , and has nice performance

Best Rom in my experience
I am using Xperia ion for the past couple of years...I tried out almost every rom which is available for the device and in my opinion I would suggest you to install this Rom [ROM][PARANOID ANDROID 2.53][Xperia ION - JB 4.1.2] (update 13/07/2013) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953780
It is smooth,fast and also bug free. Even the battery life is good

[Q] Guidance to upgrade GB to newer OS

Hi guys, I'm quite a novice here and my XPlay has been stuck on GB till today. Because many new apps and games are not supported for GB, I gotta upgrade to higher OS.
Any recommendation for stability and lightweight OS?
Hope to have a complete guidance in the upgrading process because I'm not really sure how to upgrade it myself.
Current phone status: Rooted(Via flashtool), but boot loader not unlocked.
Android ver: 2.3.4
Baseband ver: 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-2030280-56
Kernel ver: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build no: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Thanks in advance

All u need is to unlock bootloader.
Than u need rom as a zip and kernel. Most roms are has its kernel, which can be found in zip file or u can use lupus or turbo kernels.
So when u unlock bootloader, copy zip to sdcard, than flash kernel and when it will be booting use vol buttons to enter recovery (lupus) or boot menu (turbo) and using recovery do format system, data and cache, and flash rom
Sent using R800i - AuroraPLAY/LuPuS_GB (RAM)

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Kino Ng said:
Hi guys, I'm quite a novice here and my XPlay has been stuck on GB till today. Because many new apps and games are not supported for GB, I gotta upgrade to higher OS.
Any recommendation for stability and lightweight OS?
Hope to have a complete guidance in the upgrading process because I'm not really sure how to upgrade it myself.
go onto youtbe and search for shadowsniperhuddz he has load of tutorial videos for the xperia play and he also replies to questions awsome dude he is!!
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madscientistdam said:
Kino Ng said:
Hi guys, I'm quite a novice here and my XPlay has been stuck on GB till today. Because many new apps and games are not supported for GB, I gotta upgrade to higher OS.
Any recommendation for stability and lightweight OS?
Hope to have a complete guidance in the upgrading process because I'm not really sure how to upgrade it myself.
go onto youtbe and search for shadowsniperhuddz he has load of tutorial videos for the xperia play and he also replies to questions awsome dude he is!!
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hi, sorry too long never login. Currently is using Xperia Overlay for XPlay Android 4.4.4 Kitkat for stability. Hard to choose as there're too many roms out there but this need to pay though.
https://www.xperiaoverlay.com/xperia_play_purchase.html
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Firstly, I know there is no such thing as a "best ICS rom". But anyone could recommand an ICS rom focused on performance only ?
I don't need the ICS features, really. All I want is being able to download ICS compatible apps (Chrome, Opera, Feedly, etc...) whilst still being able to play emulator and games with good performances (touchpad and gamepad compatibility is compulsory). Thus, all I want is a minimalistic ICS rom.
Could someone please advise me ?
Thanks !

cityhunter62 said:
Firstly, I know there is no such thing as a "best ICS rom". But anyone could recommand an ICS rom focused on performance only ?
I don't need the ICS features, really. All I want is being able to download ICS compatible apps (Chrome, Opera, Feedly, etc...) whilst still being able to play emulator and games with good performances (touchpad and gamepad compatibility is compulsory). Thus, all I want is a minimalistic ICS rom.
Could someone please advise me ?
Thanks !
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It's been long time, but as i recall these stock based ICS ROMs should what are you looking for:
[ROM][GSM][4.0.3][UNLOCKED BL]4.1.H.0.4 - FIXED by johnnzey r4 | FINAL
[ROM] Ice Cream Speed V12
ROM (GSM) --XPlayStation V16 (ICS By Frago)--
and my favorite:
[ROM][ICS][4.0.4][GSM][MOD][PLAY/NeoL] Neo2Play V2.7 - Aroma installer - [15.06.2014]
Or just go to Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S and see other ROMs