helo , help me...a tutorial to put cwm in a xperia M with locked bootloader.?
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daruto80 said:
helo , help me...a tutorial to put cwm in a xperia M with locked bootloader.?
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I am pretty sure there are more than two threads in the Xperia M sections about this topic and the current conclusion is that there isn't one.
I had considered doing it before, but you can't really boot to a clean CWM environment using some hacky methods. Also, it's not really useful anyway, since without unlocked bootloader, you cannot install non stock-based ROMs (i.e. AOSP/CM/etc. which might happen to appear in the future, who knows?), which is the major use of CWM. (Even the current CWM for unlocked bootloader don't have many use at the moment.)
So I said to myself: I'll just forget about it and focus on something else.
There are CWM for locked bootloader for other Xperia devices (I think, which involves replacing charger binary or something similar, I think). I believe the same method can be used on Xperia M, just need to put in the correct charger binary and CWM ramdisk, but then someone else will need to do it and test. Not me though.
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hi to every one i would like to ask before i unlock my bootloader and rooting stuff. im presently on stock rom right now with firmware 2.3.4 baseband ver. -64 and build number .62. i alredy browse threads and guides about this but unfortunately i was not able to find answer.
ok my question is this.
1. will it be possible for me to install custom rom if im just going to unlock my bootloader but not rooted?
2. there are topics about easy rooting on gen. discussion .i just like to ask,is it possible to disregard downgrading process from .62 to .42 if the bootloader is unlocked for the rooting process. since i dont want to downgrade.there has been issues of bricking the phone if your going to downgrade and update afterwards via ota.
3. can anyone give me updated guide for unlocking bootloader and rooting based on my current firmware.
Thanks in advance.
shallumabijah said:
1. will it be possible for me to install custom rom if im just going to unlock my bootloader but not rooted?
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Yes, custom roms are usually (always?) prerooted, so it gives u root permissions. Bootloader is needed to flash custom kernel.
shallumabijah said:
2. there are topics about easy rooting on gen. discussion .i just like to ask,is it possible to disregard downgrading process from .62 to .42 if the bootloader is unlocked for the rooting process. since i dont want to downgrade.there has been issues of bricking the phone if your going to downgrade and update afterwards via ota.
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If the bootloader is unlocked ur phone gets bricked after update. However u can downgrade with locked bootloader, next root and than update. If u want lock bootloader use file attached (unpack rar archive and flash ftf using flashtool).
On the other hand u can install CWM and use RootXperia.zip (attached) to root.
shallumabijah said:
3. can anyone give me updated guide for unlocking bootloader and rooting based on my current firmware.
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Bootloader:
Unlocking
Root:
1. 2.3.3 - use SuperOneClick Method (maybe work with 2.3.4 i dont use it) or RootXperia.zip or custom Kernel/Rom
2. 2.3.4 - use RootXperia.zip or Custom Kernel/Rom
chemney thanks for the reply..strange i cant find the thanks button using my arc. im going to use my compiuter later.
my arc is 2 days old. so im thinking if im going to unlock and root my phone or not..haha.
Unlock it
You won't regret it
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@flo95
im really planning to do that.but before proceeding i would like to ask if it is compulsary to downgrade to .42 to gain root access cuz my im on .62 right now.
what do you think should i do first unlock bootloader or the rooting process.?
actually i already tried to unlock my boot loader but in typing imei process the instruction wanted me type 14 digits but upon seing my phones imei it has 15 digits. haha
@shallumabijah
next time read instructions it better
Instructions | Sony Xperia said:
the first 14 digits (remove the last digit) of your phone’s IMEI number
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first what i did when i began to want root my phone was unlocking bootloader and than flashing DooMKernel which is prerooted and i didnt need to do it myself (also i got OverClocking, UnderVolting and some other things which i hadnt with stock kernel)
shallumabijah said:
chemney thanks for the reply..strange i cant find the thanks button using my arc. im going to use my compiuter later.
my arc is 2 days old. so im thinking if im going to unlock and root my phone or not..haha.
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no problem. in xda app if u touch post for the moment u got menu. slide it and there is bouquet of flower with "thanks" (i think cause i have polish version)
ch3mn3y said:
@shallumabijah
learn reading
first what i did when i began to want root my phone was unlocking bootloader and than flashing DooMKernel which is prerooted and i didnt need to do it myself (also i got OverClocking, UnderVolting and some other things which i hadnt with stock kernel)
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ive been reading topics about this but up to now my confidence is not that hi to proceed. im on htc desire s before which is rooted. i think im going read more before proceeding..im new to arc society.hehe.thanks again.
Hello,
I'm one of those lucky guys who got the 2.55 build number.
Wandered around the forum for some time, seeking for a way to root my phone, but don't want to risk before being 99% sure that this may work.
As I understood, Bin4ry's method won't work with my phone, which results in need of unlocking the bootloader.
I checked its status and it shows that its Unlockable = Yes.
Now, let's say I unlock the bootloader, what should I do next? Flash a prerooted ROM?
All I could've found on forums was "UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER" and "BIN4RY'S METHOD" stuff. Maybe because people were posting about this 2.55 thing alot. Maybe not.
All I need is a n00b friendly tutorial.
Btw, I'm on 4.0.4 ICS, which is pretty obvious.
Thank you, in advance.
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Unlock your bootloader and just flash an auto rooting kernel.
But if you're unlocking the bootloader you may as well flash a Jellybean rom anyway
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Hi, I hope the OP doesn't mind, but I'm kinda in the same situation and I need some help from you guys, because I am currently a Samsung owner (please don't throw rocks ) and I don't really know much about flashing ROM's on Sony.
So... I have with me my brother-in-law's Xperia S with 6.1.A.0.453 (ICS 4.0.4), never been tampered with, just bought, updated to ICS and rooted with Bin4ry's method.
All great, but I was hoping to flash 6.1.A.2.55, because I heard it is the latest.
But now the hard part comes, the phone has Locked Bootloader and I can't unlock it because "Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status > Bootloader unlock allowed" says NO.
That being said, if I flash the .55, how do I root it?
I updated and rooted an Xperia U a while back, using a method of changing the kernels, something like this:
Flashing the ROM I want (the one that can't be rooted)
Flashing an older kernel from a stock Rom witch was rootable
Root it
Flash the kernel of the last ROM, and root remains.
Do you guys thing that this method will work on Xperia S?
Flashing .55
Flashing an old kernel (from 6.1.A.2.45 or other that can be rooted)
Root it
Flashing the kernel of .55 again, and hoping that the Root remains.
Also, where could I find those kernels?
Ben36 said:
Unlock your bootloader and just flash an auto rooting kernel.
But if you're unlocking the bootloader you may as well flash a Jellybean rom anyway
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bro
please tell me how to root xperia s 6.1.A.2.55, I already unlock the boot loader , but i dont know how to root. so i relock again. Please tell me how to root and can you send the ftf file for jelly bean rom. And i want to know what is kernel . i cant find it.
Now that JB for ion has been released, i found two root methods.
One for unlocked booloaders and the other for....i dont know, which is what i am here to ask
the other one is by spectre:
LT28h-6.2.B.0.211-Stock-Rooted-Deodexed.zip
If we have an Rooted ICS with CWM installed on an Xperia ION with LOCKED bootloader,
can we also simply flash this via CWM
if yes then do we have to wipe anything?
If no then...alright xD
Yes you need to wipe for Spectra's pre root JB. Us locked loader guys have to use this method until someone comes up with a root. The only thing we still need is a working cwm but that should happen soon.
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Yes you need to wipe for Spectra's pre root JB. Us locked loader guys have to use this method until someone comes up with a root. The only thing we still need is a working cwm but that should happen soon.
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don't you also have to flash the jellybean kernel too otherwise you get bootloop?
Correct after you flash the rom shut the phone off and flash the kernal. If you guys would just read a little bit all of the answers are in the last few pages of the thread.
Ok, here's the thing.
I'm about to get a S4 mini, and I have a doubt, how can I root, bootloader unlocking and flash CyanogenMod 10.2.
I know how to flash by command with adb but, I no have an idea how to root.
I know the basics, I already got a Xperia Sola and I have done all that things, so, what should I do?
Thank you very much!
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You can use the information taken from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980
OK. Got it, it's easy.
But I need to unlock the bootloader to flash cyanogen, how I can do that?
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manudo said:
OK. Got it, it's easy.
But I need to unlock the bootloader to flash cyanogen, how I can do that?
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Hello Manudo,
Why should you be willing to unlock the bootloader?
There is no need for that on a Samsung phone if you want to root your phone and flash custom roms.
Simply follow the instructions in the OP of the abovementioned thread.
After that you have root and CWM and you can flash whatever custom rom you want if that is suitable for the S4 I9195.
Please be aware of the firmware you have.
With XXUBMJ7 or XXUAMJ7 (both released a few days ago) and later your phone has the so called Knox flag/counter and after rooting, flashing custom rom or flash back an older firmware you will loose your warranty and ain't able (at this moment) to use your phone in an easy way.
Success.
hansare said:
Hello Manudo,
Why should you be willing to unlock the bootloader?
There is no need for that on a Samsung phone if you want to root your phone and flash custom roms.
Simply follow the instructions in the OP of the abovementioned thread.
After that you have root and CWM and you can flash whatever custom rom you want if that is suitable for the S4 I9195.
Please be aware of the firmware you have.
With XXUBMJ7 or XXUAMJ7 (both released a few days ago) and later your phone has the so called Knox flag/counter and after rooting, flashing custom rom or flash back an older firmware you will loose your warranty and ain't able (at this moment) to use your phone in an easy way.
Success.
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Um, sorry. It's just that in Xperia, the phone I already got, it's needed to unlock the bootloader when it comes to flash custom roms. Didn't know that in Samsung doesn't matter, nice!
XXUBMJ7 and XXUAMJ7, what are these things? Firmware versions? And knox, what is that?
Should use Google more often, haha.
Thanks, dude!
Hello my friends.
I'm the owner of the Xperia S with awful interface. I know that Sony not going to release the next update of firmware, so I have a question for you. I'd like to have Android 4.4.2 or although 4.3.
I know that i have to Unlock Bootloader that I have to flash my device but unfortunately i have this option locked (attachment). My question is: is there any way to update my Android without bricking my phone?
I will be grateful for any help
No. You're stuck with Sony's 4.1.2, or maybe CM9, of you want.
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So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
keed said:
So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
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There is a old Cyanogenmod ROM for locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593806
Read carefully, I didn't test it and of course there is always a chance to brick your Phone!
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
keed said:
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
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Sorry i have unlocked bootloader, so I can just take a look for you...
I thought you could just flash it via Recovery (like in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvD6ZCENlJA with the option apply update from external storage or so...)
If that is not working you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476341
There is a guide on post #2
One possible way to root your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
One possible Recovery for your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
Just search for DooMLoRD
Thank you for helping me.
I decided to use first option - install it via Recovery. But there is a problem - Xperia S doesn't have pre-installed recovery. So If I want to do this I need to install custom recovery. But I need root my phone to do this. I could use Doomlord method but it is only for 6.2.B.1.96 firmware, unfortunately I have 6.2.B.0.200.
I know the steps that I have to do:
1. Root my phone.
2. Install custom recovery
3. Flash ROM via Recovery.
But I can't root my phone because of firmware. What now?
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I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
It was tested on Xperia S (LT26i) {FW: 6.2.B.0.200} [v16 onwards] and it "WILL WORK on both LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER".
Is it right solution for my problem?