Bootloader - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Questions & Answers

Does anybody know if this phone bootloader is unlockable?
Thanks!

aftnoon2 said:
Do anybody knows if this phone bootloader is unlockable?
Thanks!
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Yes it is..
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/

janjan said:
Yes it is..
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
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Thank you very much!
It becomes more interesting to me, I am looking for something to improve my Samsung Note 3 without ruining my pockets, and this Sony is one of the best candidates
EDIT: Well, what I see on Sony web is the XA1 and XA Ultra, not the XA1 Ultra.
But, maybe XA1 and XA1 Ultra have same bootloader?

aftnoon2 said:
Thank you very much!
It becomes more interesting to me, I am looking for something to improve my Samsung Note 3 without ruining my pockets, and this Sony is one of the best candidates
EDIT: Well, what I see on Sony web is the XA1 and XA Ultra, not the XA1 Ultra.
But, maybe XA1 and XA1 Ultra have same bootloader?
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It should work even you take XA1. That is why they need IMEI number to sort out. I just download the kernel source and need some info to build custom recovery. I successfully build kernel.

janjan said:
It should work even you take XA1. That is why they need IMEI number to sort out. I just download the kernel source and need some info to build custom recovery. I successfully build kernel.
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Sorry, but I don't understand you very well.
Do you mean : 1. We can take XA1 method for XA1 Ultra?
2. Do you have a XA1 or XA1 Ultra, and you have downloaded the kernel sources, so you can build a custom recovery?
This would be a great news for me... even if I don't get the phone yet.

aftnoon2 said:
Sorry, but I don't understand you very well.
Do you mean : 1. We can take XA1 method for XA1 Ultra?
2. Do you have a XA1 or XA1 Ultra, and you have downloaded the kerne sources, so you can build a custom recovery?
This would be a great news for me... even if I don't get the phone yet.
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I mean you can choose xa1 from the list and continue the process/ steps to unlock the bootloader. I ordered XA1 ultra and waiting for shipping. Regarding to kernel yes.. I downloaded the kernel source and build a kernel .. I am going to build TWRP recovery. But to do that I need some information etc to start working with custom recovery.

After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:

janjan said:
After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
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would that work with just the XA1?

diosdetiempo said:
would that work with just the XA1?
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Probably yes. I need to fix a small issue first. I am going to open a thread with a quide and ROM.

janjan said:
Probably yes. I need to fix a small issue first. I am going to open a thread with a quide and ROM.
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cant wait

Would unlocking the bootloader have any impact on the phone such as high image noise/poor image quality?
If not, what are the negatives of unlocking the bootloader?
Previously on my old Xperia Z2, unlocking the bootloader removes image enhancements and introduces noise in the camera...

I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/

quailallstar said:
I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
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Yes, use XA1, no issue. We all did the same. Root and recovery is working without any problem.

quailallstar said:
I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
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kanej2006 said:
Yes, use XA1, no issue. We all did the same. Root and recovery is working without any problem.
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Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?

quailallstar said:
Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?
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Use flashtool to get the future updates.

quailallstar said:
Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?
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The only way to update is by using flashtool to manually update. However, you will need to root once again after updating using the same method as before.
Also, to update via flash tool, you will need to get hold of the FTF file to update.

whats the update?

Beanzy420 said:
whats the update?
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What do you mean? There is no update at this time. Flash by going to the beginning of the thread and follow the instructions.
Sent from my Xperia XA1 Ultra using XDA Labs

no this is bs I cannot use xa1 instructions to unlock my xa1 ultra its not the same I got error while unlocking the bootloader
FAILED <remote: Command not allowerd>
finished . total time: -0.000s

plusmce said:
no this is bs I cannot use xa1 instructions to unlock my xa1 ultra its not the same I got error while unlocking the bootloader
FAILED <remote: Command not allowerd>
finished . total time: -0.000s
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Same here. Is yours by any chance also a Canadian unit? Perhaps they're being inexplicably locked here. (Mine is from Wind/Freedom, and the service menu lists the bootloader as not allowed to be unlocked)

Related

Wrong Topic

Edited, sorry.
XDA mod.: Need to close this. thanks
Sensitivity said:
Hey guys.
My friend just bought the Xperia E(single).
The BL is locked.
But she want's to run CM, or any AOSP rom.
I don't find a perfect answer for me.
I find, we can root E with locked bl, but can't flash recovery, so can't flash rom.
Am I right?
So no chance to have AOSP rom on E with locked BL ?
Regards,
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You are in the wrong thread mate. This is for Huawei Ascend P6
Looks like all Sony devices got their BL locked.
warea said:
Looks like all Sony devices got their BL locked.
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Yes they are, but Sony got online unlocking service if you want to unlock your bootloader. At least that was the case with my Xperia Arc S.
goce.nakov said:
Yes they are, but Sony got online unlocking service if you want to unlock your bootloader. At least that was the case with my Xperia Arc S.
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Oh sh!t sorry
Too much device at my hand now.. so much topic.
Thread closed - OP request.

[Q] Bootloader Allowed No, but yes.

Hello. My Xperia Z1 Compact has Bootloader Unlock allowed: No. However, if I try to fastboot (volume up while connecting to PC), the device’s LED light turns into Blue.
I read somewhere that this means I actually CAN unlock the bootloader. Is it safe to try?
Thank you!
mariepizzer said:
Hello. My Xperia Z1 Compact has Bootloader Unlock allowed: No. However, if I try to fastboot (volume up while connecting to PC), the device’s LED light turns into Blue.
I read somewhere that this means I actually CAN unlock the bootloader. Is it safe to try?
Thank you!
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You can't unlock if says "no", you will hard brick your phone if you flash a custom kernel or a Custom ROM for unlocked bootloader
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Hello, Meloferz! Thanks for replying! Well, I don't want to flash any custom kernel, I only want to get Sony's firmware updates, because my phone has an audio Bug, which has been fixed by Sony since March. My carrier told me they would not release any software update for this model, so I would like to let the phone update...
thanks in advance!!
Meloferz said:
You can't unlock if says "no", you will hard brick your phone if you flash a custom kernel or a Custom ROM for unlocked bootloader
Enviado desde mi Z1 Compact
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Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app
mariepizzer said:
Hello, Meloferz! Thanks for replying! Well, I don't want to flash any custom kernel, I only want to get Sony's firmware updates, because my phone has an audio Bug, which has been fixed by Sony since March. My carrier told me they would not release any software update for this model, so I would like to let the phone update...
thanks in advance!!
Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app
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I'm sure you don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash stock firmware
Thank you, spudata!
Could you please tell me what I need to do that?
spudata said:
I'm sure you don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash stock firmware
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Sent from my Z1 Compact.
mariepizzer said:
Thank you, spudata!
Could you please tell me what I need to do that?
Sent from my Z1 Compact.
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This should help you with all you need, hope it does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
spudata said:
This should help you with all you need, hope it does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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Thank you, spudata! It helps
One last question... Is it enough to get the same language firmware (spanish)? Or does it need to be one for my specific country/carrier (Perú/Movistar)? Because, I've got their latest fw installed, but that's not the one that fixes my audio bug.
mariepizzer said:
Thank you, spudata! It helps
One last question... Is it enough to get the same language firmware (spanish)? Or does it need to be one for my specific country/carrier (Perú/Movistar)? Because, I've got their latest fw installed, but that's not the one that fixes my audio bug.
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You can flash any stock firmware you like. If you use Xperifirm, you can search for any you like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Thank you very much for you help, spudata! :cyclops:
spudata said:
You can flash any stock firmware you like. If you use Xperifirm, you can search for any you like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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Sony Xperia T3 rom Android Marshmallow

Hi guys,
I just maked a account for this question: Is there a Custom Rom for the Sony Xperia T3 that updates Android 4.4.4. to Android 5.0 / Android 6.0? Would like to know it, as I am looking now for a Custom Rom that updates my Sony Xperia T3 to Android 5.0 / Android 6.0 (Lollipop / Marshmallow).
Recommend me your best / good ROM's!
Greetings,
Jelle
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087010473
Please. idk bugs etc
Please. idk bugs etc[/QUOTE said:
Thanks! I will download the ROM now, and test it and I will look if there are any bugs!
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If this ROM works cn you explain how you installed it and what kind of bugs you found. Is is stable does everything work?
Kinda [email protected] that sony does not support this device as it's slow as hell with 4.4.4......
melek-taus said:
If this ROM works cn you explain how you installed it and what kind of bugs you found. Is is stable does everything work?
Kinda [email protected] that sony does not support this device as it's slow as hell with 4.4.4......
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Yeah, I will. I just haven't the ROM installed because I didn't got time for it yet.
Jellevdburg said:
Thanks! I will download the ROM now, and test it and I will look if there are any bugs!
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And this is newest version https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635997947
How to flash the recovery.
I'm unable to flash the recovery.img apparently this partition does not exist. [fastboot flash recovery recovery.img] right? Everything else flashes after the wipe but not the recovery. Can someone help with this please, this is the same problem with all the roms. My bootloader is unlocked.
Juromil93 said:
And this is newest version https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635997947
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Any known bugs?
melek-taus said:
Any known bugs?
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I would test it if someone could tell me how to flash the recovery.img
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Juromil93 said:
And this is newest version https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635997947
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How do I flash the recovery.img
you need the new bootloader in order to flash the recovery.
for that, use EMMA and select the new TA
dan15 said:
you need the new bootloader in order to flash the recovery.
for that, use EMMA and select the new TA
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I have been using Emma for a long time but it never gives me an option for a new TA but it allows me to flash the kk ROM. Is there a manual way of updating my bootloader. My bootloader is already unlocked.
htxosku8 said:
I have been using Emma for a long time but it never gives me an option for a new TA but it allows me to flash the kk ROM. Is there a manual way of updating my bootloader. My bootloader is already unlocked.
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Hopefully, i made a img file who allows to flash the new TA. use Flashtool to flash and you should be able to flash a recovery after that .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65851727&postcount=138
rom
i have already build a rom
marshmallow
and flash it use fastboot tool
the camera no work ,another no time to test it
mbskylian said:
i have already build a rom
marshmallow
and flash it use fastboot tool
the camera no work ,another no time to test it
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have you data ? with LTE ?
dan15 said:
have you data ? with LTE ?
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i have not lte sim card , can not test it
:cryinglease help me to find custom rom for Sony Xperia T3 (D1502)
Xperia T3 has two variants(D5102&D5103).I have D5102.Will this rom work on my phone?
dan15 said:
you need the new bootloader in order to flash the recovery.
for that, use EMMA and select the new TA
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Xperia T3 has two variants(D5102&D5103).I have D5102.Will this rom work on my phone?
Xperia T3: Need Advise for installing most latest & stable custom Rom
Hi,
Greetings!!
Please help!
Can anyone advise me for the most latest & stable custom Rom for Xperia T3 D5103 with step by step guide.
If FXP Team is the answer, then which is the best one to consider "AOSP by FXP - Android 6.0 - AOSP_M_160717_seagull.zip" or "CM 12.1 by FXP - cm-12.1-20150715-UNOFFICIAL-seagull.zip" or other older versions.
Currently running stock Rom 4.4.4 build 18.1.A.2.25
Sorry, if my English is bad.
Positive & prompt reply will be appreciated.
Many Thanks
Nusair
Any news from developers about custom roms?
Juromil93 said:
And this is newest version https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635997947
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is this rom for xperia T3 D5103? I have allready unlocked my tel and installed a custom recovery
It would be great if you response when you can.
Thanks

Root?

Has anyone rooted a Xperia XA1 Ultra yet? Came here to see if there was any activity and surprised to see little to no activity for this phone on XDA. Considering on picking an XA1 up to replace my Nexus 6.
quailallstar said:
Has anyone rooted a Xperia XA1 Ultra yet? Came here to see if there was any activity and surprised to see little to no activity for this phone on XDA. Considering on picking an XA1 up to replace my Nexus 6.
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After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
janjan said:
After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
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can you please post root instructions you used
rxmann said:
can you please post root instructions you used
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See my thread later today or tonight.. Gonna upload the kernel source first and ready to go for every one.

Xperia T3 Android 7.0

I was searching for Xperia T3 custom ROMs and I didn't find any ROMs for it except for the stock ROM and the other ROM that I found, the guy said it wasn't tested if it was buggy. Also I never found a 7.0 ROM for it but I also found duplicate vids which were fake, because people said it in the comments. Guys will you develop a ROM for it or can I find the stable 6.0 ROM?
Written on the Xperia T3
I could help you getting LineageOS 14.1running. I did It with some help for Xperia E3 (now we are trying to fix camera)
You would need a new device tree repo, old vendor files adapted for Nougat, new kernel on 3.4.X...
Since I don't own this device I can't test so the work is more difficult but I can help you ?
rmnhg said:
I could help you getting LineageOS 14.1running. I did It with some help for Xperia E3 (now we are trying to fix camera)
You would need a new device tree repo, old vendor files adapted for Nougat, new kernel on 3.4.X...
Since I don't own this device I can't test so the work is more difficult but I can help you
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I think those phones are cheap. Mines unlocked.
SonyXperiaUser14 said:
I think those phones are cheap. Mines unlocked.
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? What do you mean?
rmnhg said:
? What do you mean?
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I don't know. I can wait until someone makes a rom for it
Yes, even i searched for custom roms but cudnt find any.. Requesting for a custom rom...
Thnx!!!
ramitjames said:
Yes, even i searched for custom roms but cudnt find any.. Requesting for a custom rom...
Thnx!!!
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I've started to port kernel on https://github.com/Sony-Yukon/android_kernel_sony_msm8226
And device on https://github.com/Sony-Yukon/android_device_sony_seagull
When I finish kernel, I will be able to build the ROM
rmnhg said:
I've started to port kernel on https://GitHub.com/Sony-Yukon/android_sony_msm8226
And device on https://github.com/Sony-Yukon/android_device_sony_seagull
When I finish kernel, I will be able to build the ROM
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Awesome!! Thank you...
Hello guys,
I need a little help with this. As I don't own this device, I need information about its sensors. Could any of you install CPU-Z and take screenshots of all the tabs?
Thank you
rmnhg said:
Hello guys,
I need a little help with this. As I don't own this device, I need information about its sensors. Could any of you install CPU-Z and take screenshots of all the tabs?
Thank you
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Hi. I have a Sony Xperia T3, too. But my version is D5102, not D5103, and almost no one could create the rom for my D5102. Could you help me? Please!
Thanks, Dat.
btdat2506 said:
Hi. I have a Sony Xperia T3, too. But my version is D5102, not D5103, and almost no one could create the rom for my D5102. Could you help me? Please!
Thanks, Dat.
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Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
rmnhg said:
Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
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My D5102 doesn't have recovery partition so the recovery is placed in the /root. And it doesn't have bootloader update to run newer android version. Do you think is it possible to make my device (D5102) to run a newer androidm?
rmnhg said:
Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
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Here
rmnhg said:
Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
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Is there anything else you need?
btdat2506 said:
Here
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Ok, that's the info I wanted.
Thank you.
btdat2506 said:
My D5102 doesn't have recovery partition so the recovery is placed in the /root. And it doesn't have bootloader update to run newer android version. Do you think is it possible to make my device (D5102) to run a newer androidm?
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Thanks for this info too. I have Xperia E3 with two bootloader versions: stock and new one.
We are using stock to run LineageOS 14.1 and it doesn't have recovery support, but it has a partition named FOTAKernel which works as recovery partition. We can use it to store recovery and modify boot.img to launch it after pressing a volume key. We can also store recovery ramdisk on boot.img so we have solutions for this. Don't worry.
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btdat2506 said:
Is there anything else you need?
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Right now no, but maybe later I need more.
Thanks for helping
rmnhg said:
Ok, that's the info I wanted.
Thank you.
Thanks for this info too. I have Xperia E3 with two bootloader versions: stock and new one.
We are using stock to run LineageOS 14.1 and it doesn't have recovery support, but it has a partition named FOTAKernel which works as recovery partition. We can use it to store recovery and modify boot.img to launch it after pressing a volume key. We can also store recovery ramdisk on boot.img so we have solutions for this. Don't worry.
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Right now no, but maybe later I need more.
Thanks for helping
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Also, i heard from my friend that because my device doesn't receive the bootloader update from sony but the d5103 does. Does this affect to the ability to run newer os?
btdat2506 said:
Also, i heard from my friend that because my device doesn't receive the bootloader update from sony but the d5103 does. Does this affect to the ability to run newer os?
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I used to think that before but if you configure kernel ok it will boot on stock bootloader.
What I'm doing is to take device tree from all variants from stock kernel to create the new kernel. It should make it work with stock bootloader.
rmnhg said:
Hello guys,
I need a little help with this. As I don't own this device, I need information about its sensors. Could any of you install CPU-Z and take screenshots of all the tabs?
Thank you
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Mine is d5102 as well.
Here are the screenshots.
Thanx.
rmnhg said:
I used to think that before but if you configure kernel ok it will boot on stock bootloader.
What I'm doing is to take device tree from all variants from stock kernel to create the new kernel. It should make it work with stock bootloader.
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How's it going? Is it ok?
btdat2506 said:
How's it going? Is it ok?
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I've not ported some drivers yet, this weekend I'll try to finish kernel.
EDIT: I will wait to start Christmas to continue the work because I'm a bit busy these days, I'm sorry.

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