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[Q] RAZR Moto's 1st unlockable bootloader.what it means for us??

Motorola has confirmed that RAZR will be launched with an unlock-able bootloader..does that mean that it would be easier to port ICS on defy too??or it has no benefit for us, the defy owners??

sadly no... no implication on our development unless our boot loader is unlocked. that means no custom kernel for us.

Just wanted to add that the GSM version, outside the US, will have an unlockable bootloader.
The CDMA/LTE version on Verizon will be locked.

I thought its just one version...capable of GSM+HSDPA+LTE or CDMA
Can you paste the source? Thanks
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Not even a meaning.
You know why, because DefY is a old phone, like Milestone.
(I'm talking about the DefY non plus. plus maybe get a chance unlock, since it's new)

so if defy+ gets an unlocked bootloader, they can make it work on defy as well, right?? i am not very knowledgeable when it comes to bootloaders and custom kernels...also, does having a locked bootloader affect the chances of running CM9 (whenever it is released) on defy??

I was hoping a reverse would be true since our defy is old and hence can be unlocked wirhout much pressure from the operators.

abysstheking said:
..also, does having a locked bootloader affect the chances of running CM9 (whenever it is released) on defy??
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Some kernel specific features may not work but CM9 most certainly will be supported.
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Someone is working on this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169557

MaxLe said:
Someone is working on this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169557
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sounds like another dead end

abhifx said:
sounds like another dead end
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Yeah, because no one is working with him
Also, he don't own a Defy.

MaxLe said:
Yeah, because no one is working with him
Also, he don't own a Defy.
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That is not entirely correct.
It's just that Project Cheesecake (search for bootloader related stuff on Moto dev serveres) didn't bring up something useful.
All other attempts to attack the bootloader have been unsuccessful so far.
So samcripp has the support he needs if he asks for it, but AFAIK there are simply no new leads to go after.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

cloogshizer said:
That is not entirely correct.
It's just that Project Cheesecake (search for bootloader related stuff on Moto dev serveres) didn't bring up something useful.
All other attempts to attack the bootloader have been unsuccessful so far.
So samcripp has the support he needs if he asks for it, but AFAIK there are simply no new leads to go after.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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yup.. that sums it up. our only hope is unlocked bootloader by motorola themselves/itself. maybe google can

[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]Root/CR/CFW

Yo sup guys,
I had luck and hit a deal to gain the ZL for 240€. It's not shipped yet so I just wanna make sure I'm well prepared when it arrives.
However, after watching like every review and "VS" video on youtube, especially checking Bravia Engine HERE I'm pretty sure I don't want to lose it (btw what's your opinion here?).
I checked as well the possibilities of UB/Root etc. I've been facing some confusion anyway so I'd like to ask here.
The Bravia Engine will ALWAYS be available as long I don't touch the Bootloader and let it stay locked, correct?
And I'm able to Root the phone, install Touch Recovery and use a CFW, correct?
I found the following tutorials which I'd like to work with:
Root
Touch recovery
CFW
Thx so far for your attention and hopefully your answers.
Peace

I have one. It is lovely. But I believe the screen could be better. However watching video and pictures the colors are good and nice.
Enviado desde mi C6502 mediante Tapatalk

Bump?

MClolwut said:
Bump?
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As long as your bootloader is locked, you will have the Bravia Engine 2. However, you can backup your TA partition in case you want to unlock and later lock it again.

einfachgaer said:
As long as your bootloader is locked, you will have the Bravia Engine 2. However, you can backup your TA partition in case you want to unlock and later lock it again.
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Thanks for your reply. However, I plan to actively use the Bravia Engine.
So I can root it, TWRP Recovery and eXistenZ CFW and use the Bravia Engine? I haven't found any infos about it.

MClolwut said:
Thanks for your reply. However, I plan to actively use the Bravia Engine.
So I can root it, TWRP Recovery and eXistenZ CFW and use the Bravia Engine? I haven't found any infos about it.
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Yes you can root it, yes you will be able to use TWRP Recovery and you will be able to have eXistenZ CFW but with X-Reality instead of BE2. At least that's what I see on the screenshots in the topic you liked.

einfachgaer said:
Yes you can root it, yes you will be able to use TWRP Recovery and you will be able to have eXistenZ CFW but with X-Reality instead of BE2. At least that's what I see on the screenshots in the topic you liked.
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What will be the difference?
Also, is there no way or CFW for using Bravia Engine? What about this Pimp my Rom thing? Not sure but I think I've read you can "patch" Bravia into the Rom with it.

MClolwut said:
What will be the difference?
Also, is there no way or CFW for using Bravia Engine? What about this Pimp my Rom thing? Not sure but I think I've read you can "patch" Bravia into the Rom with it.
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I'm not quite sure because I didn't use this rom. I think X-Reality is like a newer version of Bravia Engine, so don't worry.

einfachgaer said:
I'm not quite sure because I didn't use this rom. I think X-Reality is like a newer version of Bravia Engine, so don't worry.
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Thx. I just checked it out and think I'll stick to the plan to let the bootloader stay locked but root it, TWRP recovery and use eXistenZ.
If I anyone has anymore to contribute I'd like to read it.

Multi Boot
Hey guys,
I gotta misuse my thread for another idea I came along. How about multi boot with locked bootloader? My plan is to at least use Stock Rom and the eXistenZ Rom. Maybe trying out more later on. The options I came along yet either required an unlocked bootloader or will only work with AOSP Rom's.
Anyone an idea?
Peace

[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

xa1 ultra g3223

Possible to root g3223?

Hopefully some day.. Check if your bootloader can be unlocked

Nope not at all... It is the only model that can not be rooted FMFL

mchlbenner said:
Possible to root g3223?
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I have tried my best to root it, but all the attempts were in vain.
Really it is the only device that can't be rooted though it is awesome.

moustaphags said:
I have tried my best to root it, but all the attempts were in vain.
Really it is the only device that can't be rooted though it is awesome.
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It piss me off, i searched during many hours for a way to root my XA1 Ultra (G3223). It seems Sony took the decision to lock the bootloader of this model..... Go figure out why.
Sony has a developers community and claim they 100% support the open source type of stuff.
Even provide assistance with an online tool to unlock sony's bootloaders and they have tutorials and ressources for basic android développement infos. ....
hen i tried with my XA1 Ultra, it simply said my model cannot be unlocked.....
I even ask their community leaders to make an exception or something and unlock mine....
but they just said its impossible to unlock it, sorry there is nothing we can do....... Yeah Right!
LG, Sony & Apple dont share the same vision and values than the xda's developers community does and should be boycotted)
(I'm not retarded, i'm a French-Canadian) )
--Send from my useless Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)--

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