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Ok, i understand that ICS is just not good for gaming. I have a R800ì root LOCKED BOOTLOADER. Can i still do some flashinf roms, etc etc? I'm new in these things, but i think it's time for me to begin. If i want to keep my bootloader blocked, what can i flash? Is it possible to flash Xperia NXT 1.2 rom, DIxperia 2 rom, TrueAncestor rom, etc etc?
And most important. BEFORE i do anything, is there a way to back up everything EXACTLY as it was, so i can go back to my stock 2.3.4? Thank u for your time guys:good:
Hi, assuming you are rooted, yes you can install some rom that are compatible with locked loaders. The ones you mentioned are all compatible, provided you flash the specific fw that's indicated in each of those rom
You can do a nandroid backup to backup your current rom exactly like it is right now, with cwm. Just download x parts from the market
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drivenby said:
Hi, assuming you are rooted, yes you can install some rom that are compatible with locked loaders. The ones you mentioned are all compatible, provided you flash the specific fw that's indicated in each of those rom
You can do a nandroid backup to backup your current rom exactly like it is right now, with cwm. Just download x parts from the market
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Thank you, exactly what i needed to hear. Another queations though. Since it 's my understanding that for those roms i also need to change differents firmware (i have stock. 42 now), i would like to know if a nandroid backup include my original firmware (.42).
Ansother thing: with a locked bootloader what i cannot do? Change kernels?
My favorite so far is Gin2JellyBean 1.8.1, i still have my bootloader locked, it has some bugs like weird looking home screen when it's in landscape mode but still very smooth and great looking :silly:
Dany XP said:
Thank you, exactly what i needed to hear. Another queations though. Since it 's my understanding that for those roms i also need to change differents firmware (i have stock. 42 now), i would like to know if a nandroid backup include my original firmware (.42).
Ansother thing: with a locked bootloader what i cannot do? Change kernels?
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Also, i see that sometimes for installaing a rom, changing kernerl is required. But can i change kernel with locked bootloaader?
With a LB hoy cannot install custom kernels, only flash official released ones. Some roms are also compatible With LB
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With a LB hoy cannot install custom kernels, only flash official released ones. Some roms are also compatible With LB
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Thanks. No kernels with LB. But what about firmwares? Can i install other firmwares? And an nandroid backups my firmware too?
Firmware = official release
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If a do a nandroid backup of a stock 2.3.4 Sony rom, will be inclueded the firmware too?
You cab try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790615
Sorry for my bad English. It's not my native language.
Wait, sometimes i read a rom is "based on .64" or "u have to put baseband .42"....what does that mean?
As the title says, attached are the links to download the 10.3.1.A.0.244 Commercial/Journalists (1270-4005) firmware for the C6506. This contains the same baseband needed for the AT&T LTE, not sure about others. From my observations, the firmware is identical to the US Generic, nothing more...nothing less.
If you want to use it to flash other C6506 variants (e.g. Canada, Mexico, etc...), you should be able to flash everything except the baseband and that will maintain your original baseband. Alternatively, you can flash the original baseband afterwards if the included baseband doesn't support your carrier. Just make sure you have a stock FTF of your firmware before you decide to go this route.
I was also able to successfully root it via DoomLord's latest thread. It will require the kernel from the previous C6505 10.3.A.0.423 stock firmware (C6506 ONLY). Customization doesn't matter, as long as it's for the C6506 and Android 4.2.2 so the kernels match. If not, you'll get into a bootloop.
Upon successful initial boot, it will ask you to download Data/MMS settings. Just as well, it will default to WCDMA connection type, so just go under Settings>Networks(more)>Mobile Networks>Network Mode and select LTE.
It is always HIGHLY ADVISABLE that you keep a stock FTF of your firmware before flashing any other stock FTF that changes your customization, so you can easily go back to your original customization or repair the phone in case something goes wrong. You can learn more about this here.
Dev-Host
File 1: http://d-h.st/FSs
File 2: http://d-h.st/lsJ
You'll need 7-Zip or any extractor that can handle 7Z formats.
So whats different on this compared to other stock images? Just curious
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Would this work for my locked canada C6506 ?
I noticed zero differences between this and US Generic. Software is dead on identical in every way. The only reason I flashed this is because Sony hasn't released the 10.3.1.A.0.244 for the C6505 US Generic...and I, and others I'm sure, are highly impatient to wait
It should work, just make sure you have an FTF of your current stock ROM in case you need to flash the baseband from it. Like I said, I don't know for certain whether the baseband from this ROM supports the LTE bands of your carrier or not. For me, AT&T was supported the same way the US Generic did.
jafferman said:
Would this work for my locked canada C6506 ?
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Can this rom work on locked bootloader?
Absolutely. Flashing stock FTFs don't require an unlocked bootloader, only custom ROMS do. So you should be good to go.
motoxxxx said:
Can this rom work on locked bootloader?
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Absolutely. Flashing stock FTFs don't require an unlocked bootloader, only custom ROMS do. So you should be good to go.
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Thanks! How is the rom so far? BTW I'm on T-Mobile USA
The update is awesome, the phone is pretty much flawless now.
BTW...Sony just released the update for the US Generic (just now)...so you might want to check for the the OTA or use PC Companion. In other words, you don't need to flash the ROM in this thread.
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Thanks! How is the rom so far? BTW I'm on T-Mobile USA
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spielnicht said:
The update is awesome, the phone is pretty much flawless now.
BTW...Sony just released the update for the US Generic (just now)...so you might want to check for the the OTA or use PC Companion. In other words, you don't need to flash the ROM in this thread.
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Thanks for the heads up, might as well wait for the US generic
It's avail now thru PC companion. updating mine.... C6506
randy_c said:
It's avail now thru PC companion. updating mine.... C6506
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Still no OTA upgrade for the moment . . .
Urgent help for Xperia ZL (6505) 4.1
Guys - I just got a Xperia ZL (c6506) and unlocked it from Claro. The problem is that Claro has put so much of bloatware on the phone plus there is still for update on 4.1 JB.
Can I flash a stock ROM (4.3) on my current phone to get rid of the bloatware and run 4.3 ? I am still on baseband 10.1.1.A.1.253 and bootloader is locked.
I understand this is a pretty novice request but please help as I am getting confused with the multiple info being provided.
Can you give me A link of c6506 baseband or ftf that LTE supported ? Because it has dead link .
Ok, this is a really stupid question, and I think my IQ has lowered 5 points just from asking it, but what is the stock for R800i? I installed ICS the day I got mine, and now I'd like to return it to stock and I don't know what stock is for this device.
Tired_ said:
Ok, this is a really stupid question, and I think my IQ has lowered 5 points just from asking it, but what is the stock for R800i? I installed ICS the day I got mine, and now I'd like to return it to stock and I don't know what stock is for this device.
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U can find the stock roms in smokerman's thread named -Index of all Xperia play roms,kernels etc...they will be in .ftf format...to flash the stock rom ull need flashtool..so download it from its respective thread..the instructions should be in the same thread as well..
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U can find the stock roms in smokerman's thread named -Index of all Xperia play roms,kernels etc...they will be in .ftf format...to flash the stock rom ull need flashtool..so download it from its respective thread..the instructions should be in the same thread as well..
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Thank you for that, but I'm still confused. I see 9 ftf files in that post, in the section marked R800i (plus several that are obviously not for me, such as Hong Kong and UK...my Play is the global unlocked model). Which one do I want? Or are they all the same?
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Thank you for that, but I'm still confused. I see 9 ftf files in that post, in the section marked R800i (plus several that are obviously not for me, such as Hong Kong and UK...my Play is the global unlocked model). Which one do I want? Or are they all the same?
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I think they're pretty much the same thing...u can use .62 phoenix or .79(with these two ull get unlocked partition so that u can also use custom kernels with custom partition layout (600/700mb data partition).. btw gotta hav unlocked boot loader for that:good:
also stock means mostly built by sony code so everything should work
touchpads, Xloud etc..
Hi guys, I'm looking for latest gb firmware for the Arc S Lt18i 4.0.2.A.0.62. I found out many threads/links but none of those is working, all are offline.
So i'm just asking, can anyone kindly share with me Italian version or Generic EU version of 4.0.2.A.0.62 for Lt18i please?
Thanks in advance
Try this Link
Or go to this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
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Try this Link
Or go to this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
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Thanks buddy for your links. The one you sent to me is generic India firmware, yesterday i found out Generic World UK version from this site:
http://forumobileservice.blogspot.it/2013/08/sony-official-firmware.html
Are there so many differences between each countries releases?Is there a global version?
Thanks
I think the differences between them are extra apps included and languages. Main parts are same.
If you flash ftf file with Flashtool, there is an option "Exclude TA" to swipe "simlock.ta" in firmware, then you can use normaly.
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I think the differences between them are extra apps included and languages. Main parts are same.
If you flash ftf file with Flashtool, there is an option "Exclude TA" to swipe "simlock.ta" in firmware, then you can use normaly.
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Ok clear, thanks Just last question, Do you suggest to update to stock ICS instead of stock GB? Is GB overall better than ICS?I heard that stock ics is little worse (laggier)..
Thanks
Yes, stock GB is smoother than stock ICS. But it miss alot of features, and some new apps dont support GB, e.g: new Gmail app. I have a backup android phone run GB, the last time I check, gmail app is really suck and ugly :silly:
Flash GB if you need performance.
But for something new and fast, you should try custom roms based on Kitkat.
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Yes, stock GB is smoother than stock ICS. But it miss alot of features, and some new apps dont support GB, e.g: new Gmail app. I have a backup android phone run GB, the last time I check, gmail app is really suck and ugly :silly:
Flash GB if you need performance.
But for something new and fast, you should try custom roms based on Kitkat.
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I was also thinking about Xperia Hd Ultimate Ics based rom, just to have stock look but without missing performances. I hope it's the right choice.
Thanks for your advices buddy
InternationalPlayer71 said:
I was also thinking about Xperia Hd Ultimate Ics based rom, just to have stock look but without missing performances. I hope it's the right choice.
Thanks for your advices buddy
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after some time ICS gets always slow. sorry to say that
bejunk said:
after some time ICS gets always slow. sorry to say that
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So, if we only consider stock SE firwmares, do you suggest to stay with GB instead of ICS?
Thanks
InternationalPlayer71 said:
So, if we only consider stock SE firwmares, do you suggest to stay with GB instead of ICS?
Thanks
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GB would be better than ICS in terms of performance.
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InternationalPlayer71 said:
Hi guys, I'm looking for latest gb firmware for the Arc S Lt18i 4.0.2.A.0.62. I found out many threads/links but none of those is working, all are offline.
So i'm just asking, can anyone kindly share with me Italian version or Generic EU version of 4.0.2.A.0.62 for Lt18i please?
Thanks in advance
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If you request rooted device, i suggest flashing 0.42, doing root and then OTA update to 0.62. Flashed 0.62 cannot be rooted.
Comby_sk said:
If you request rooted device, i suggest flashing 0.42, doing root and then OTA update to 0.62. Flashed 0.62 cannot be rooted.
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I thought a solution was found in the past..an update of one click root script..isn't it?Still no solutions to this root problem on .62??
Thanks
I am just reading this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711), it seems be solved. Thanks for your correction.
Hi,
Does anyone know how to flash/update a new baseband? I've tried to use flashtool but haven't got it to work. Flashtool says it went good but the baseband has still the same version (39). I want to update to (51)
Baseband version is not read off the partition, it's hard coded into the ROM - so show's version the ROM you are using originally came with. Rest assured so long as flash was successful you have upgraded the baseband.
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Does anyone know how to flash/update a new baseband? I've tried to use flashtool but haven't got it to work. Flashtool says it went good but the baseband has still the same version (39). I want to update to (51)
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Baseband version is not read off the partition, it's hard coded into the ROM - so show's version the ROM you are using originally came with. Rest assured so long as flash was successful you have upgraded the baseband.
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OK, thank you for your reply. So is there any way to se the actual version of the baseband?
No need for thanks, just hit the button :good:
I don't think you actually can in any simple way. I struggle to think when you are best off with anything but the latest baseband so you just flash it and leave it alone until Sony bring out another major update... Technically I suppose you could rip it from the handset onto PC and search it for a version number or something amongst all the code if you really wanted to find out but I don't know if it's even there in plain text - never looked - and I see no reason to need to do it.
Aside from that they should either fix that little bug in Android or just take the whole baseband info out if they can't.
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OK, thank you for your reply. So is there any way to se the actual version of the baseband?
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it's hard coded into the ROM
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Are you sure?
So we should find the baseband version defined in the device specific tree - but i see nothing there...
Where do you get the info about hardcoding?
I read it on here somewhere ages ago I am sure. I always wondered why the baseband changed testing out ROM's on the T. 90% of the time I never flashed a baseband or the ROM didn't even include one yet the last 2 digits at least always changed. It could be different on the Z1C to the T but I wouldn't have thought so... If someone proves me wrong I apologise. Literally been using this phone a few hours and it's great. I am thinking keep this one on stock for now, just root and xposed my way into freedom and enjoy the thing its a real nice phone.
LazyT said:
Are you sure?
So we should find the baseband version defined in the device specific tree - but i see nothing there...
Where do you get the info about hardcoding?
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