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[Q] Help with camera

hi i have a xperia play r800x and i see that the trueancestor rom is compatible with my phone and everything works good except the video recording, every time i stop recording it forces closing how i can fix that?
sorry for my english xD

Fiti_99 said:
hi i have a xperia play r800x and i see that the trueancestor rom is compatible with my phone and everything works good except the video recording, every time i stop recording it forces closing how i can fix that?
sorry for my english xD
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what kernel are you using? if you are using stock lupus gb/ics 720 p version you might be using a 420 p setting of recording. it is a known issue

hi i have the stock kernel because my bootloader is not unlocked
sorry for my english xD

Fiti_99 said:
hi i have the stock kernel because my bootloader is not unlocked
sorry for my english xD
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Well since you have a r800x I suggest you unlock your boot loader and flash a new kernel
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™

ok what is the best kernel for r800x and is there any good ics rom?

Fiti_99 said:
ok what is the best kernel for r800x and is there any good ics rom?
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on my personal opinion True Ancestor Rom by Jjkkyu its my daily driver and everything is working fine and battery life is good and i use it together with Lupus ICS_v12

ok that rom you mentioned is compatible with r800x??? how i unlock my bootloader?? and if i unlock my bootloader and i downgrade with flashtool my bootloader is still unlocked??

Fiti_99 said:
ok that rom you mentioned is compatible with r800x??? how i unlock my bootloader?? and if i unlock my bootloader and i downgrade with flashtool my bootloader is still unlocked??
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heres the link for the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210559&page=2
you can also find in the android dev section how to unlock your bootloader

ok but is compatible with r800x, games camera etc and how do i downgrade without relocking my bootloader
edit: i also saw the xdark rom and looks good what rom is the best that it will give full xperia 2011 ics experience with completely funcionality
edit2: ok i have Bootloader unlock allowed missing so how i can unlock my bootloader
sorry for my english

That's not compatible with r800x. Its only for gsm. It'll boot but it wont give you service and if you want camera and game pads you cant install on locked bootloader. Also download an ftf and flash with flashtool to downgrade without unlocking. Check out fma965s guides. They are very helpful and explain how to do everything very well
Sent from my r800x using xda developers app

ok i know, i dont care about service, i only want a ics rom with funcionaly at 100%
with camera and touchpads and how i UNLOCK MY BOOTLOADER WITH Bootloader unlock allowed missing
and i ask of how to downgrade without RELOCKING bootloader, no UNLOCKING
edit: ok i dont care if it is an ics or, jb or gb rom I ONLY WANT A FIX FOR CAMERA ON DIXPERIA 2 OR XPERIA NXT ROM OR TA GB ROM WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER
edit2k i have unlocked my bootloader so can someone please give a tutorial of how to install the xdark ics rom, i have r800x with 2.3.3

Do not install ANY GSM GB roms they are incompatable to the R800x you will get a black screen instead of a home screen. You can only install ics and jb roms. but that requires a unlocked bootloader. If you dont have your bootloader unlocked your stuck with what you have.

chery2k said:
Do not install ANY GSM GB roms they are incompatable to the R800x you will get a black screen instead of a home screen. You can only install ics and jb roms. but that requires a unlocked bootloader. If you dont have your bootloader unlocked your stuck with what you have.
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Actually you can install gsm gb roms and flash xdarkmarios patch right afterwards and it'll boot fine but no service ofcourse
Sent from my R800x using xda app-developers app

yes i flashed several gsm roms with darkmario pathc and all works excpt the video recording in high or youtube high (it works in the other modes)

ok i cant find any fix to video recording or any good roms (due to that all the roms for r800x are themed stock roms and my bootloader is locked) so i will stay in stock rom with my own adds
sorry for my english

[Q] Sony Xperia ZQ important questions

Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you

Migliano said:
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
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Its called Xperia ZL so just search it on the search for device bar. You dont have to be a developer to unlock as unlocking can give you cool roms that can be very much customized.

AndroidHoneyComb said:
Its called Xperia ZL so just search it on the search for device bar. You dont have to be a developer to unlock as unlocking can give you cool roms that can be very much customized.
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Hi, thanks for your reply. Where can I find customized Roms from trustworthy sources. Could you please reply the others questions?

Migliano said:
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
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You get updates thru SONY and you will get a notification when you can get a update.
To see if you can unlock your bootloader go to
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions as it will tell you the directions then once you have unlocked, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095 and find some roms. ( its a little dangerous if you dont know what your doing ) and UNLOCKING will void the warranty

AndroidHoneyComb said:
You get updates thru SONY and you will get a notification when you can get a update.
To see if you can unlock your bootloader go to
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions as it will tell you the directions then once you have unlocked, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095 and find some roms. ( its a little dangerous if you dont know what your doing ) and UNLOCKING will void the warranty
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ok, thanks a lot man

Hi, I dont have 10 posts yet, because of that I m gonna post it here
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...???

Migliano said:
Hi, I dont have 10 posts yet, because of that I m gonna post it here
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...???
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yep

AndroidHoneyComb said:
yep
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Really? How did u do it? I posted the same question in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201148&page=4 and @DooMLoRD said "No"

Migliano said:
Really? How did u do it? I posted the same question in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201148&page=4 and @DooMLoRD said "No"
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If you have already unlocked your bootloader, without backing up your Drm Keys, then you wont get the bravia engine back.

einfachgaer said:
If you have already unlocked your bootloader, without backing up your Drm Keys, then you wont get the bravia engine back.
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I havent unlocked my bootloader yet. I just rooted (the bootloader changed unlockable yes to no), installed cwm and made a backup using cwm, saved in internal storage. Is that enough? Is this backup saved the drm keys?
Thank you

Migliano said:
I havent unlocked my bootloader yet. I just rooted (the bootloader changed unlockable yes to no), installed cwm and made a backup using cwm, saved in internal storage. Is that enough? Is this backup saved the drm keys?
Thank you
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Use the tutorial I have linked above, with that method you will get your phone back to factory-state when you want to.

einfachgaer said:
Use the tutorial I have linked above, with that method you will get your phone back to factory-state when you want to.
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Sorry, but where is the tutorial you said?

Migliano said:
Sorry, but where is the tutorial you said?
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I have a unrelated question, because I'm planning to buy this phone here in Brazil. Battery is something you can rely on with 3G on?

vctrrl said:
I have a unrelated question, because I'm planning to buy this phone here in Brazil. Battery is something you can rely on with 3G on?
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The phone is fantastic, but the battery is below average even with 3g, altough the relates i hear about SIV are even worse. Since HTC don't sell officialy in Brazil anymore, i don't trust in LG and Motorola don't have a rival for these phones i think ZQ is the best choise.
I'm a heavy user, so i charge it twice a day,but with moderate use + stamina mode i think you can get a day of battery.

[Q] Ion says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No, Can I install custom ROMs/kernels anyway?

I've been trying to buy a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28AT) for use on T-Mobile USA where the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked. So far, all the devices I've looked at all say No.
I know I can still root an LT28AT where the bootloader unlock allowed = No, but I can't install custom ROMs and kernels, right?
But from reading threads here it seems some people can still install custom ROMs and kernels where the answer is No. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
Thanks!

With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
With an unlocked bootloader you can use roms that need another kernel, just like miui, cm 10 etc

w3nZ said:
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
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Does that include CyanogenMod ROMs like CM10, CM11 etc?
Also, with a locked bootloader can anyone tell me if I can install any kernels that will overclock?
THANKS!

CyanogenMod Roms need their own kernel, and to flash this kernel, you need an unlocked bootloader.
You cant flash any custom kernel on a locked bootloader.

You must unlocked bootloader before flash another kernel.

w3nZ said:
With a locked bootloader you can use roms that are stock-based.
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So what ROMs are stock-based that are available on XDA?

U can actually flash cm 10 on u a locked boot loader... A developer @mrgeez is working on making cm10 rom for locked bootloaders... Some roms work on locked boot loader and some don't... But ideally don't buy a cell with locked bootloader.. Causes to many problems..
Sent from my lt28h running kitkat ??
Hit thanks if I helped.. ??
Sent from my Xperia ion using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

parthv21 said:
U can actually flash cm 10 on u a locked boot loader... A developer @mrgeez is working on making cm10 rom ...
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That's not me sadly, you're probably thinking of someone else with a similar name...

Ya... I was talking about @MrGezz...
Sent from my Xperia ion using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

mrgeez said:
That's not me sadly, you're probably thinking of someone else with a similar name...
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parthv21 said:
Ya... I was talking about @MrGezz...
Sent from my Xperia ion using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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that kinda funny , hahaha, but anyone who own xperia ion that want to test cm10 for LB can found it here

Sorry, @parthv21, your info is inaccurate. See below link:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 for LOCKED bootloaders(For Xperia Ion)

EEngineer said:
Sorry, @parthv21, your info is inaccurate. See below link:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 for LOCKED bootloaders(For Xperia Ion)
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What's inaccurate about it? This is an exception because they managed to get CM10 working with a stock kernel. You can't get any higher versions though because those require an appropriate kernel that isn't stock anymore. There have been a lot of kernel changes between Android 4.1 and 4.2. So on locked bootloader you can install stockbased ROMs (like eXistenZ) and one particular version of CM10. Impossible to flash a custom kernel.
Unlocking the bootloader also has downsides though. Beyond Android 4.0, the Mobile Bravia Engine stops working on an unlocked bootloader. Without that, the colours are a bit more washed out, and the screen already isn't the most vibrant around (the Xperia S screen anyway, but the Xperia Ion screen isn't that different).

Redstarr1 said:
What's inaccurate about it?
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EEngineer said:
I know I can still root an LT28AT where the bootloader unlock allowed = No, but I can't install custom ROMs and kernels, right?
But from reading threads here it seems some people can still install custom ROMs and kernels where the answer is No. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
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Redstarr1 said:
This is an exception because they managed to get CM10 working with a stock kernel. You can't get any higher versions though because those require an appropriate kernel that isn't stock anymore. There have been a lot of kernel changes between Android 4.1 and 4.2. So on locked bootloader you can install stockbased ROMs (like eXistenZ) and one particular version of CM10. Impossible to flash a custom kernel.
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So really a locked bootloader means I can't install any kernels, And I can only install ROMs compatible with my existing stock kernel.
Redstarr1 said:
Unlocking the bootloader also has downsides though. Beyond Android 4.0, the Mobile Bravia Engine stops working on an unlocked bootloader. Without that, the colours are a bit more washed out, and the screen already isn't the most vibrant around (the Xperia S screen anyway, but the Xperia Ion screen isn't that different).
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Good to know!

[Q] Please, PLEASE help me with my Bootloader XPERIA S

Please help me, look, I'll explain my situation, I have an XPERIA S LT26, I bought locked to a carrier, or at least that's what I though. My deviced stopped getting software upgrades from Sony, so I though, cyanogenmod, why not? So I started searching for info and stuff, I realized that my bootloader was locked and with: "Unlocked Allowed: No", so Sony told me that I had to unlocked the phone with the SIMLOCK code, so I get the code, and when trying to input it with a friends microSim, supposedly "not acceptable", the phone started normally and never asked my for the code... and it was completly functionable! I was able to call with he's microSim and everything, for some reason the 3G for the internet didn't worked... I don't know what to do, in the service menu of my device it appears the "X" on Network and then a 5, on everything else there's no X and there's some 0...So i guess this means is still locked? But as I told you the phone worked great with another sim...
PLEASE HELP I NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, INSTALL CYANOGENMOD IS MY DREAM.... :crying:
THANKS PEOPLE!

I can show you the path to your dream!
angelpuyol said:
Please help me, look, I'll explain my situation, I have an XPERIA S LT26, I bought locked to a carrier, or at least that's what I though. My deviced stopped getting software upgrades from Sony, so I though, cyanogenmod, why not? So I started searching for info and stuff, I realized that my bootloader was locked and with: "Unlocked Allowed: No", so Sony told me that I had to unlocked the phone with the SIMLOCK code, so I get the code, and when trying to input it with a friends microSim, supposedly "not acceptable", the phone started normally and never asked my for the code... and it was completly functionable! I was able to call with he's microSim and everything, for some reason the 3G for the internet didn't worked... I don't know what to do, in the service menu of my device it appears the "X" on Network and then a 5, on everything else there's no X and there's some 0...So i guess this means is still locked? But as I told you the phone worked great with another sim...
PLEASE HELP I NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, INSTALL CYANOGENMOD IS MY DREAM.... :crying:
THANKS PEOPLE!
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You dont have to unlock bootloader to install Cyanogenmod.. there is a workaround to install Cyanogenmod 10 on Xperia S without unlocking bootloader! check this link and follow the steps.. its pretty simple.. good luck! :fingers-crossed:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/
Hit the thanks button if I helped..!

Thanks!
mnashfaq said:
You dont have to unlock bootloader to install Cyanogenmod.. there is a workaround to install Cyanogenmod 10 on Xperia S without unlocking bootloader! check this link and follow the steps.. its pretty simple.. good luck! :fingers-crossed:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/
Hit the thanks button if I helped..!
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It's Awesome! I've already flash it! It's there a way that this could lead to CM 11 to locked bootloaders? Or at least 10.2 10.1?
THANKS!

Nope, I don't thinks so.. they havent got a workaround to install CM11 for locked bootloaders yet.. (CM11 still has bugs) :/ wait with patience.. it might come up soon! :fingers-crossed:
Hit the thanks button if I helped..!

mnashfaq said:
Nope, I don't thinks so.. they havent got a workaround to install CM11 for locked bootloaders yet.. (CM11 still has bugs) :/ wait with patience.. it might come up soon! :fingers-crossed:
Hit the thanks button if I helped..!
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Is any dev already working on this? Thanks

angelpuyol said:
Is any dev already working on this? Thanks
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Sorry bro, bad luck for you.. You cant get CM11 on locked bootloader.. because the latest version of android for SXS is 4.1.2 and has a kernel for 4.1.2, that's why CM10 worked.. because the kernel is supported.. if you need 4.4 KitKat.. you need to have 4.4 kernel.. since you cant get 4.4 kernel with locked bootloader.. its kinda impossible for you to get KitKat.. lets hope someone finds a workaround for that if its possible.. :fingers-crossed:
btw, CM10 is pretty awesome.. smooth and good on the battery and has no actual bugs except for a very very rare freeze on the recent apps screen.. a bug that you probably wont come across..
Good Luck..!

mnashfaq said:
Sorry bro, bad luck for you.. You cant get CM11 on locked bootloader.. because the latest version of android for SXS is 4.1.2 and has a kernel for 4.1.2, that's why CM10 worked.. because the kernel is supported.. if you need 4.4 KitKat.. you need to have 4.4 kernel.. since you cant get 4.4 kernel with locked bootloader.. its kinda impossible for you to get KitKat.. lets hope someone finds a workaround for that if its possible.. :fingers-crossed:
btw, CM10 is pretty awesome.. smooth and good on the battery and has no actual bugs except for a very very rare freeze on the recent apps screen.. a bug that you probably wont come across..
Good Luck..!
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Sorry to heard that... Anyway, I think I should be able to unlock my bootloader, I mean I have the SimLock code, but as I told you before I'm having problems... Any idea how can I unlock it?
PD: So CM 10.1 or 10.2 should be able to run on locked bootloaders?

angelpuyol said:
Sorry to heard that... Anyway, I think I should be able to unlock my bootloader, I mean I have the SimLock code, but as I told you before I'm having problems... Any idea how can I unlock it?
PD: So CM 10.1 or 10.2 should be able to run on locked bootloaders?
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If it's not a problem, try this.. I'm not sure if it will work.. But it's worth a shot if you want bootloader unlocked so badly..
Use Emma flash tool from Sony..
Flash the latest 4.1.2 stock ROM (world)..
(when you select the rom to flash, Check if there is a file called simlock.ta on the right side, if it's there.. Uncheck it and then flash)
After flashing the clean rom.. Check again in the service menu if bootloader unlock is allowed..
If not use your friend's sim again and check if they ask for sim lock code..
Hope It works..
Good luck..
P. S. Yes if they release cm 10.1 or 10.2 for locked bootloader.. You can install..

YEAH.
mnashfaq said:
If it's not a problem, try this.. I'm not sure if it will work.. But it's worth a shot if you want bootloader unlocked so badly..
Use Emma flash tool from Sony..
Flash the latest 4.1.2 stock ROM (world)..
(when you select the rom to flash, Check if there is a file called simlock.ta on the right side, if it's there.. Uncheck it and then flash)
After flashing the clean rom.. Check again in the service menu if bootloader unlock is allowed..
If not use your friend's sim again and check if they ask for sim lock code..
Hope It works..
Good luck..
P. S. Yes if they release cm 10.1 or 10.2 for locked bootloader.. You can install..
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I'll definitely try it soon... Hey btw do you know how to get colored emoji on CM 10? Like the Iphone ones? I know perfectly how to input them, but I havent figure out how to view them, I mean, seriously, the black and white emoji are awful...
Thanks dude!

angelpuyol said:
I'll definitely try it soon... Hey btw do you know how to get colored emoji on CM 10? Like the Iphone ones? I know perfectly how to input them, but I havent figure out how to view them, I mean, seriously, the black and white emoji are awful...
Thanks dude!
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Not exactly sure, but try this.. install the codec in the first link.. and then download the keyboard in the second link to type those emoji..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kl.emjdec
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kl.ime.oh

mnashfaq said:
Not exactly sure, but try this.. install the codec in the first link.. and then download the keyboard in the second link to type those emoji..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kl.emjdec
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kl.ime.oh
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Didn't work... The first one is just an app where you copy and paste black and white emoji in to it and then it shows it colored... but whitin the app...
Any other idea??
Thanks anyway!

angelpuyol said:
Didn't work... The first one is just an app where you copy and paste black and white emoji in to it and then it shows it colored... but whitin the app...
Any other idea??
Thanks anyway!
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Oh, sorry bout that, my bad.. :/ did some research on it and no luck.. it seems that you can't get colored emoticons on android unless we get official 4.4, or some dev has to port it from 4.4.. :/ if we need colored emoji we have to modify system fonts for emoji, and its too much of advanced work.. hope someone ports it for 4.1.2 cuz I don't think Xperia S will get any new update..
:fingers-crossed: let's hope someone ports it for us..

mnashfaq said:
Oh, sorry bout that, my bad.. :/ did some research on it and no luck.. it seems that you can't get colored emoticons on android unless we get official 4.4, or some dev has to port it from 4.4.. :/ if we need colored emoji we have to modify system fonts for emoji, and its too much of advanced work.. hope someone ports it for 4.1.2 cuz I don't think Xperia S will get any new update..
:fingers-crossed: let's hope someone ports it for us..
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Let's hope so, thanks for all your help in this post you're the best

angelpuyol said:
Let's hope so, thanks for all your help in this post you're the best
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No problem dude, glad to help.. good luck with unlocking your bootloader :fingers-crossed: :good:

[Q] How to unlock if bootloader if bootloader unlock says NO?

Hi guys, I just got my hands on a Xperia ZL... it's quite neat! But I wish I could install CM or a custom rom on it. Ok, I tried to check the bootloader and it states:
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
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Is it really locked?? I wanted to unlock it to change to a diferent phone career (which now is not really a problem), but now it seems I won't be able to install a custom rom can it be done? Do I need to specify any other characteristic in here?

Aoi v1 said:
Hi guys, I just got my hands on a Xperia ZL... it's quite neat! But I wish I could install CM or a custom rom on it. Ok, I tried to check the bootloader and it states:
Is it really locked?? I wanted to unlock it to change to a diferent phone career (which now is not really a problem), but now it seems I won't be able to install a custom rom can it be done? Do I need to specify any other characteristic in here?
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Like 3 year olds say... " no means NO!" lol
Unfortunately you are S.O.L for unlocking the BL

Damn, I haven't done anything to this device! I don't understand why it is locked like that Some guy wants to charge me for doing it (I bet he will try to get one of those unlock codes from unlocking sites), but then I think it will be impossible. Thanks for the help!

Aoi v1 said:
Damn, I haven't done anything to this device! I don't understand why it is locked like that Some guy wants to charge me for doing it (I bet he will try to get one of those unlock codes from unlocking sites), but then I think it will be impossible. Thanks for the help!
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Ya it's not.possible to unlock it. DO NOT give anyone money to do it.
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk

Thanks for your help, you saved me $30 US

Aoi v1 said:
Thanks for your help, you saved me $30 US
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No problem!
One good thing is that you can flash stock based Rom's, and we have one of the best out there in Niaboc's ExistenZ Rom.
Flash that Rom, and used the xposed modules, and you can manipulate it to your liking just as much as aosp or CM roms.
Especially xposed modules like "HK Themer" let you install CM themes to stock roms!
Give it a shot! ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385313