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Hello Guys and Girls,
I am offering help to people who are unsure how to go about rooting there Sony Ericsson Play Phone.. please get in contact if you would like help.
Teamviewer is a great problem that allows remove assistence over the internet.
Teku
Hello there my friend just purchased a Rogers branded xperia play how would i go about rooting it and unlocking the bootloader? i highly doubt its as simple as fastboot oem unlock but am confused at the current state of affairs.
Hello there friend, do you know if the phone is carrier unlocked or is it locked? if the phone is unlocked it will be so much easier to root. if your phone is locked you will need to ask Alejandrissimo or Blagus to unlock it (this will cost 17 euros there abouts, the software they use to unlock your phone requires SERVER CREDITS which they have to pay for... by doing this your phone will become fully unlocked which means you can then go onto the netstage of rooting the device), there is no way i can help unlock the phone but soon as that is done the rooting is very simple and straight forward. if you are unsure if the phone is unlocked/locked try putting another sim card into the phone (has to be different network)
please check out this link if you would like to seek more infomation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
Teku
Hey dude, thanks for the offer ive been googling for the past few days and am still unsure about where to start. Do you mind if I ask a few q's?
1. I have a carrier unlocked r800i, but not bootloader unlocked. Its on 2.3.3 and I want to root but prefer to keep BL locked, is it possible?
2. If root will I still be able to get OTA updates?
3. Apart from titanium backup what is some fun stuff to do after rooting?
Thanks in advance man ;-)
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
Pandasouljah said:
Hey dude, thanks for the offer ive been googling for the past few days and am still unsure about where to start. Do you mind if I ask a few q's?
1. I have a carrier unlocked r800i, but not bootloader unlocked. Its on 2.3.3 and I want to root but prefer to keep BL locked, is it possible?
2. If root will I still be able to get OTA updates?
3. Apart from titanium backup what is some fun stuff to do after rooting?
Thanks in advance man ;-)
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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with root and doomlords kernel you can now overclock the xperia play. Making HD games soo much more enjoyable!
Pandasouljah said:
Hey dude, thanks for the offer ive been googling for the past few days and am still unsure about where to start. Do you mind if I ask a few q's?
1. I have a carrier unlocked r800i, but not bootloader unlocked. Its on 2.3.3 and I want to root but prefer to keep BL locked, is it possible?
2. If root will I still be able to get OTA updates?
3. Apart from titanium backup what is some fun stuff to do after rooting?
Thanks in advance man ;-)
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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You can always reLock the Bootloader after you rooted there is also a method that works on all cept R8OOX to get R00T without Unlocking the BOOTloader
If Bootloader is Relocked,you will be able to get OTA updates,dont do it by PCCompanion.if bootloader is UNblocked then you will get a BRICKed phone,but can be recovered i think.
Alot of great AppS for RooT,DroidSheep is mean but total fun (See what people are doing connected to the same network ) app2SD PLUS , setcpu for OverClocking on DooMkernel,LCDensity and Adfree are ontop of my head.Wireless TEHTER and RooTExplorer are great,with RC being a MUST!
I personally feel the Xperia Play threads here at XDA is very fragmented.
This place would be a whole lot better if there was a global thread posted, that was specifically dedicated to all things rooting.
This would ideally include -
1) A conclusive guide how to root every type of model
2) Bloatware that is safe to remove
3) Completed ROMS / partially completed ROMS safe to install
4) How to overclock
5) Xperia Play specfic rooted mods that are best to install
6) How to update firmware / software once rooted, and how not to brick your phone
I am perfectly capabel of rooting myself, i did it at 2.3.2, but now i refrain from rooting because there is no global guide how to do it and keep 2.3.3.
Yes there are guides, but like i say, they are fragmented and are not noob friendly.
Make a noob friendly guide and there will be a lot more interest in these forums.
Remember........the more people who are rooted.........the more people who will potentially purchase rooted software written by developers.
It's in everybodys interest to stop all this fragmentation of information, and for some expert to write up a conclusive guide to the Xperia Play.
@Pandasouljah if you only want root check this thread out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
Regards Dousan...
E: this will update you to the newest firmware 4.0.A.2.368 - 2.3.3.
i have a newbie question..
I managed to root my xPlay but most of the people say to not update from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3 from WIFI if you are unlocked.
What is the meaning of unlocked? It means bootloader?
Yes unlock most likely refers to bootloader. If it's referring to sim, people normally put the word sim in front
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
If you want to do the update on your phone, lock the bootloader
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?
Thanks for the advice guys! Im thinking its probably less hassle just to unlock the bootloader, seems that people have probs doing OTA updates with frozen and deleted stock apps, but i'll let u guys know how it goes anyway
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Hi
I am a first time Android user, Picked up an Xperia Play on Monday gingerbread 2.3.3 , Build version 4.0.A.2.368 . Ive read through numerous threads here regarding Rooting and unlocking the boot loader, I'm falling at the first hurdle. For some reason when I try to put the handset into fastboot mode (holding search key while I plug in the usb cable) it just refuses to work. it just charges the handset and I get the green light on the power button rather than the blue one
Is this a know issue ?(haven't come across a solid explanation yet) and if it is , is there a fix?
I have tried another method of flashing the firmware using Windows 7 64bit and 32bit with the same results, system does not recognise the drivers.
So any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
If your bootloader isn't unlocked then ya you won't get a blue led it needs to be unlocked first
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Groovy, Okay. Ill give that a go and see how it goes. Cheers.
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thatsupnow said:
If your bootloader isn't unlocked then ya you won't get a blue led it needs to be unlocked first
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Actually Ive just gone back to look at the unlocking bootloader guide, and this is where Im having the issue.
5. Extract fastboot.rar and open fastboot folder
6. Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
7. Select 'Open command window here'
8. Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold search button and plug in USB Cable)
Part 8 there...This is has to be done If I want to be able to unlock the bootloader....Am i missing something ?
dsswoosh said:
I personally feel the Xperia Play threads here at XDA is very fragmented.
This place would be a whole lot better if there was a global thread posted, that was specifically dedicated to all things rooting.
This would ideally include -
1) A conclusive guide how to root every type of model
2) Bloatware that is safe to remove
3) Completed ROMS / partially completed ROMS safe to install
4) How to overclock
5) Xperia Play specfic rooted mods that are best to install
6) How to update firmware / software once rooted, and how not to brick your phone
I am perfectly capabel of rooting myself, i did it at 2.3.2, but now i refrain from rooting because there is no global guide how to do it and keep 2.3.3.
Yes there are guides, but like i say, they are fragmented and are not noob friendly.
Make a noob friendly guide and there will be a lot more interest in these forums.
Remember........the more people who are rooted.........the more people who will potentially purchase rooted software written by developers.
It's in everybodys interest to stop all this fragmentation of information, and for some expert to write up a conclusive guide to the Xperia Play.
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This post is pretty much hitting the nail on the head.
Since there are so many different models of this phone and differences with regard to carriers it quickly gets confusing to find the right tutorial
Looks like my handset is network locked, I have requested the unlock code from my service provider, so Ill give it another go when I get it unlocked.
does anyone know if the US At&t version comes unlocked?
I am picking one up tomorrow and wouldn't mind getting a heads up on this
My unlocking the bootloader saga continues, I received the network unlocking code from my service provider this morning, now when I try to enter fastboot more I get an orange light instead of the green light I was getting before.
Any suggestions would be faboo
Keep trying pressing search button
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I just updated my Play using SEUS/PC Companion to the recently released 4.0.2.A.0.42 update. I purchased my phone for the bargain price of £149 a few weeks back from an O2 store and was happy that its installation of Android wasn't branded and that the update prior to this (2.3.3) wasn't either.
However, I have just witnessed the O2 boot up screen and fun features like wap.o2.com being my home screen.
Is this normal?
I'm wanting to keep my phone unrooted and bootloader locked for the moment, but is there any way of getting an unbranded 4.0.2.A.0.42 ?
Thanks
I did it using the free thingy from wotanserver and im on the latest uk generic after waiting for my o2 phone to get the update. it is free btw and didnt take too long. I then checked and repaired via pc companion just to make sure I was running the very latest and it is
Thanks! Are you in the same situation with an unroot/locked bootloader as myself? I think with Wotan I would be able to change the CDA? I'm not sure what that entails exactly, but I may give it a go. More info surrounding it would be helpful.
Just use flashtool like i did and update it to the generic uk vershion of the latest firmware no o2 splash screen i knew o2 would do this
dn* said:
Thanks! Are you in the same situation with an unroot/locked bootloader as myself? I think with Wotan I would be able to change the CDA? I'm not sure what that entails exactly, but I may give it a go. More info surrounding it would be helpful.
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yeah i was previously locked and rooted and i did the wotan way thingy. I dont know about the CDA but you can have a look before you do anything
If you use the wotanserver client do you lose your root? & does it wipe all data & apps?
Bought mine unbranded from Sony Ericsson's website, and its continued to be unbranded since, Ermm just root with the Zergrush method, takes about a minute todo, and no one has had problems as fare as I know.
AwaisKhan said:
If you use the wotanserver client do you lose your root? & does it wipe all data & apps?
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While it may not do it (I'm unsure myself) it's good practice to always backup before making any major changes. And as TheCraig says, it's easy enough to root again.
dn* said:
However, I have just witnessed the O2 boot up screen and fun features like wap.o2.com being my home screen.
Is this normal?
Thanks
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That's is weird. I have an O2 PLAY and I updated through the manager too, but mines not branded in any way.
The answer to your question: No its not normal
Does it wipe all your apps then?
AwaisKhan said:
Does it wipe all your apps then?
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yes i had to put it all back onto the phone
doubleluckstur said:
That's is weird. I have an O2 PLAY and I updated through the manager too, but mines not branded in any way.
The answer to your question: No its not normal
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Thanks. It's a bit naff for me because while it's O2 locked, Tesco Mobile uses the O2 network and their SIMs seem to be able to bypass the SIM lock.
BTW doubleluckstur, as you're an O2 user - have you lost your warranty on the phone? I'm still looking around to see how best to approach unlocking the bootloader/rooting and warranty preservation. Am I right in thinking that the official SE method of unlocking bootloader won't work on our O2 Plays?
dn* said:
Thanks. It's a bit naff for me because while it's O2 locked, Tesco Mobile uses the O2 network and their SIMs seem to be able to bypass the SIM lock.
BTW doubleluckstur, as you're an O2 user - have you lost your warranty on the phone? I'm still looking around to see how best to approach unlocking the bootloader/rooting and warranty preservation. Am I right in thinking that the official SE method of unlocking bootloader won't work on our O2 Plays?
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All you have to do is flash a generic rom before you update to 2.3.4 The rom that comes with the o2 plays will have some kind of o2 trigger that is leading to the branded update.
Flash this rom with flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097591
then update using SEUS. Bet you wont have all the o2 ****
dn* said:
BTW doubleluckstur, as you're an O2 user - have you lost your warranty on the phone? I'm still looking around to see how best to approach unlocking the bootloader/rooting and warranty preservation. Am I right in thinking that the official SE method of unlocking bootloader won't work on our O2 Plays?
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I dont think you can ever lose your warranty. As long as you have a stock, unrooted phone, the guy in the o2 shop will be clueless.
As to your other question, the official way does not work. You're right, so don't put your IMEI in the bootloader unlocker because it won't work.
I have an Arc s using the 3 branded 4.0.4 (4.1.L.0.8) firmware and have wanted to root and unlock the boot loader for ages. The problem is that I don't know the best method of unlocking the boot loader and root the phone. Was wondering if someone could send me in the right direction or give me a good tutorial on how to go from the very basic no root stock firmware to having the phone rooted with the boot loader unlocked would be great if someone if able to help me.
totalfailz said:
I have an Arc s using the 3 branded 4.0.4 (4.1.L.0.8) firmware and have wanted to root and unlock the boot loader for ages. The problem is that I don't know the best method of unlocking the boot loader and root the phone. Was wondering if someone could send me in the right direction or give me a good tutorial on how to go from the very basic no root stock firmware to having the phone rooted with the boot loader unlocked would be great if someone if able to help me.
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See the first link in my signature.
XperienceD said:
See the first link in my signature.
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haha love it xD
totalfailz said:
haha love it xD
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Now that's out of the way, read the stickys, although you seem to have new F.W so it might be rootable using the existing methods or you may need to wait until someone figures out how to root it. Bootloader unlocking is the same regardless of firmware.
totalfailz said:
I have an Arc s using the 3 branded 4.0.4 (4.1.L.0.8) firmware and have wanted to root and unlock the boot loader for ages. The problem is that I don't know the best method of unlocking the boot loader and root the phone. Was wondering if someone could send me in the right direction or give me a good tutorial on how to go from the very basic no root stock firmware to having the phone rooted with the boot loader unlocked would be great if someone if able to help me.
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I have (nearly) the same phone, also on 3 (rant to follow!). In short, your bootloader cannot be unlocked without paying someone to do it for you (around £15). You can still use custom roms (via CWM recovery) without an unlocked bootloader, so IMHO not really worth it. I was waiting for a former member of XDA to unlock my phone for around a week (we weren't free at the same times, etc) and in the end didn't bother.
There may be other ways, but personally I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683189, but for ease of use, the toolkit from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038. Bascially, you need to flash the 4.0.3 kernel using flashtool, use DooMLoRD's kit to root the device, then flash the 4.0.4 kernel back again. After that, you can get CWM recovery from the market, and use that with any rom suitable for locked bootloaders.
BTW, 3 are absolutely the WORST network in the UK, just got off the phone arguing with them about them cutting all 2G services (i now realise why my reception has been so bad for the past 6 months!) while also raising the price of my packages, all without warning.
XTCrefugee said:
I have (nearly) the same phone, also on 3 (rant to follow!). In short, your bootloader cannot be unlocked without paying someone to do it for you (around £15). You can still use custom roms (via CWM recovery) without an unlocked bootloader, so IMHO not really worth it. I was waiting for a former member of XDA to unlock my phone for around a week (we weren't free at the same times, etc) and in the end didn't bother.
There may be other ways, but personally I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683189, but for ease of use, the toolkit from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038. Bascially, you need to flash the 4.0.3 kernel using flashtool, use DooMLoRD's kit to root the device, then flash the 4.0.4 kernel back again. After that, you can get CWM recovery from the market, and use that with any rom suitable for locked bootloaders.
BTW, 3 are absolutely the WORST network in the UK, just got off the phone arguing with them about them cutting all 2G services (i now realise why my reception has been so bad for the past 6 months!) while also raising the price of my packages, all without warning.
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thanks! just the reply I was looking for . I have had no problems on 3, the service and the network has been great for me. I just hate that I am not able to use Sony's method of unlocking the boot loader due to being on 3's branded firmware >.<
totalfailz said:
thanks! just the reply I was looking for . I have had no problems on 3, the service and the network has been great for me. I just hate that I am not able to use Sony's method of unlocking the boot loader due to being on 3's branded firmware >.<
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Doesn't flashing generic firmware solve the bootloader-issue?
Curst said:
Doesn't flashing generic firmware solve the bootloader-issue?
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No.
totalfailz said:
I have an Arc s using the 3 branded 4.0.4 (4.1.L.0.8) firmware and have wanted to root and unlock the boot loader for ages. The problem is that I don't know the best method of unlocking the boot loader and root the phone. Was wondering if someone could send me in the right direction or give me a good tutorial on how to go from the very basic no root stock firmware to having the phone rooted with the boot loader unlocked would be great if someone if able to help me.
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I have 3 also in Sweden, but Alejanrissimo (a guy in the forum) unlocked the bootloader for me remotely and now it is very good. I can flash ROM, kernel, get easy root etc.
I payed 19 US dollars over PayPal and after 10 minutes (with some paper clip operation stuff) my phone was unlocked, even the SIM was unlocked too. :good:
I can still use PCC and SEUS and the TrackID is also still there.
Update Dec 2013
Rather than following all the steps in my post below.. I suggest that if you are looking to have 802W with English or European ROM, Google Apps, English blinkfeed etc.. that you follow the instructions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48247850&postcount=1
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Update 9th July 2013.
Android 4.2.2 has been released for the 802W since this thread was started. I suggest that you apply any OTA updates to your phone BEFORE rooting as you cannot apply them automatically afterwards.
you can then follow the process as outlined below to Root your phone, or alternatively you can just install the Google apps from the HTC store.
I have added at the end of this post some links to some of the most useful posts and downloads available throughout this thread.
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I have now successfully rooted my dual sim HTC ONE .. model 802W from China Unicom.. by following the steps in this posting :
http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6174406&extra=&page=1
but even with the help of my Chinese speaking wife, and google translate it wasn't exactly easy.. so to save you the work these are the steps I followed:
Note I am assuming that you have some knowledge and experience in rooting android phones, using ADB, fastboot etc, and you have the usb drivers installed, as well as set up your phone to allow USB debugging etc.
1) Unlock your phone go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader and follow the procedure there .
2) download and unzip the zip file which contains clockwork mod recovery image, SuperSU.zip and the google apps installer from http://rapidshare.com/files/885321457/HTC1_802W Root.zip
3) Switch off the phone and boot it into Bootloader mode. Coonect the phone to your computer with usb cable.
4) Open a command window in the folder where the cwm802w.img file is placed. Now type the following
fastboot flash recovery cwm802w.img
This will then flash Clockwork mod to your phone.
5) copy the SuperSU and Google apps zip files to your EXternal SD card
Reboot into clockwork mod recovery
And first flash the superSUxxxxx.img file from your external SD card, and then flash the google apps .img file.
Voila!..
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Okay a lot of water under the bridge since my original post...
I will try and add in links here for other useful info found in this thread so its all in one place... if i'm missing anything pm me and let me know!
Download link for stock recovery for 4.1.2 http://rapidshare.com/files/3966107377/m7-stock-recovery.img
How to disable unicom startup /shut down screen and sound: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42014844&postcount=108
International new sources for blinkfeed download: http://rapidshare.com/files/2938527513/EngNewsBlinkfeedPatch.zip
FB & Twitter feed for blinkfeed: http://rapidshare.com/files/2526263847/fbblinkfeedpatch.zip
install Google services without Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42302031&postcount=150
one solution for "Android is upgrading"... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42977458&postcount=251
Google apps for 4.2.2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43136598&postcount=316
** important** RUU file for 4.1.2, and OTA updates : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43177948&postcount=369
how to update via OTA.zip :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27195248&postcount=1
nandroid backup of clean 4.2.2 update (this was the best way I found to upgrade after rooting): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43268391&postcount=427
list of Bloatware in Chinese ROM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43282974&postcount=442
A fix for the "Android is updating..." message after every reboot : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43314697&postcount=456
Best way to remove the Boot Animation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43349013&postcount=482
AssumedAlias' (Nearly) Foolproof Method to Restore to 4.2.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43459361&postcount=574
Nandroid backup of Russian 4.2.2 ROM (multilanguage?) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43782354&postcount=668
Maximus HD Rom: http://llabtoofer.com/2013/07/23/htc-one-dual-sim-maximushd/
HTC Boot Animation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43965942&postcount=724
Radio files extracted from OTA here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45378649&postcount=1102
Latest CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45382715&postcount=1106
A Good Summary How To : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47172851&postcount=1380
Rooting and removing bloatware for HTC One 802w by Marrk Daviid: http://marrkdaviid.com/2013/11/remove-chinese-apps-from-the-htc-one-dual-sim-802w/#.UqAhyWQW3fZ
very cool! are you using that phone in the US?
htc one with microsd card support
Grooby97 said:
very cool! are you using that phone in the US?
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I am going to root my phone soon (from a mac). Made some videos for those interested in what it looks like.
visit youtube and...
watch?v=d5dY1eZ7Ghg
watch?v=C1NSYjeDxHs
Bought my 802w in Shenzhen.China this week.
My friend owns a boot in.Shenzhen and made sure I have all Google tho vs and my phone is rooted.
Step 1.
Unlock your phone.
Step 2
Download on your computer.(untill 22 may)
https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/96c0a09ad0207f62275f9d0272eb348720130508161700/4ec2da
Step3
Unzip and
Run the patch on your computer with connected phone. (Start up Rom.bat)
Have fun.
File name.
7_htc_one_802w_kingwolf_v2_root_life.zip
Sent from my HTC 802w using xda app-developers app
Grooby97 said:
very cool! are you using that phone in the US?
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No I am not using it in the US, but I will use it there when I am travelling.
It will work fine on AT&T for 3G and voice... And will work in the Cities for T-Mobile.. not to sure about Verizon.
jan.lifeline said:
Bought my 802w in Shenzhen.China this week.
My friend owns a boot in.Shenzhen and made sure I have all Google tho vs and my phone is rooted.
Step 1.
Unlock your phone.
Step 2
Download on your computer.(untill 22 may)
https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/96c0a09ad0207f62275f9d0272eb348720130508161700/4ec2da
Step3
Unzip and
Run the patch on your computer with connected phone. (Start up Rom.bat)
Have fun.
File name.
7_htc_one_802w_kingwolf_v2_root_life.zip
Sent from my HTC 802w using xda app-developers app
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Be aware of others want to use this method, it is not root your phone only but is to flash a custom rom which has root authority. This rom has all google app and remove 3 dot menu mod included.
If you want to keep the original rom but just want to root you shall use the method in first post.
Can I use the same recovery on my 802t?
Cheers
Luc
Sent from my HTC 802t using xda app-developers app
LuciusVerus said:
Can I use the same recovery on my 802t?
Cheers
Luc
Sent from my HTC 802t using xda app-developers app
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I guess it isnt suitable for your 802tT otherwise they would probably say it is for all Chinese versions of 802w/t/d
probably suggest you research the website where I got this recovery from.. google translate can help a little bit!
here is the HTC one forum on the website http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=1257
LuciusVerus said:
Can I use the same recovery on my 802t?
Cheers
Luc
Sent from my HTC 802t using xda app-developers app
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I just did some more research on that website and cannot see any mention on availability of a recovery for the China mobile 802T version.
I suspect that you wont be able to use that version in the US or outside China for 3G data as that uses TD-SCDMA which hasnt been widely adopted by any network operators outside china?
Yeah, I'm afraid you're right, but since I live in China it's ok. I only need to get it more international since I can't read Chinese.
So, do you think your recovery could work for me?
Thx
Luc
Sent from my HTC 802t using xda app-developers app
kiwiandy said:
I have now successfully rooted my dual sim HTC ONE .. model 802W from China Unicom.. by following the steps in this posting :
http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6174406&extra=&page=1
but even with the help of my Chinese speaking wife, and google translate it wasn't exactly easy.. so to save you the work these are the steps I followed:
Note I am assuming that you have some knowledge and experience in rooting android phones, using ADB, fastboot etc, and you have the usb drivers installed, as well as set up your phone to allow USB debugging etc.
1) Unlock your phone go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader and follow the procedure there .
2) download and unzip the zip file which contains clockwork mod recovery image, SuperSU.zip and the google apps installer from https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bgl8ql07pv3idif/KqCk16LFkx/HTC1_802W Root.zip
3) Switch off the phone and boot it into Bootloader mode. Coonect the phone to your computer with usb cable.
4) Open a command window in the folder where the cwm802w.img file is placed. Now type the following
fastboot flash recovery cwm802w.img
This will then flash Clockwork mod to your phone.
5) copy the SuperSU and Google apps zip files to your EXternal SD card
Reboot into clockwork mod recovery
And first flash the superSUxxxxx.img file from your external SD card, and then flash the google apps .img file.
Voila!..
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Thank you mate its works perfecty
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Works great, thanks!
Hi there,
I just purchase HTC M7 802W (china unicom version with 2 simcard)
But Since I Need google framework (google appslaystore, map, gmail, google contact etc etc etc more importantly, I live in Indonesia)
Then I guess I need to install the google apps into my HTC one.
The question is:
Is it possible to install the google apps without flashing the recovery?
If there is one, can somebody share it here?
So is the device dual on? Or is it single on with easy switching?
I'm thinking of getting the 802d variant, but I'm not sure if it can be used in Indonesian CDMA network though. Theoretically, it should work as the frequency bands are the same. But if it doesn't, then I'm screwed big time, cos I think the GSM network on 802d is stuck on EDGE only.
redder95 said:
So is the device dual on? Or is it single on with easy switching?
I'm thinking of getting the 802d variant, but I'm not sure if it can be used in Indonesian CDMA network though. Theoretically, it should work as the frequency bands are the same. But if it doesn't, then I'm screwed big time, cos I think the GSM network on 802d is stuck on EDGE only.
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It is dual on only sleeve 1 has internet. in settings you can give both sleeves a name (5 letters)
802d rooted / google pack installed
redder95 said:
So is the device dual on? Or is it single on with easy switching?
I'm thinking of getting the 802d variant, but I'm not sure if it can be used in Indonesian CDMA network though. Theoretically, it should work as the frequency bands are the same. But if it doesn't, then I'm screwed big time, cos I think the GSM network on 802d is stuck on EDGE only.
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802d supports 800/1900 CDMA, same as Indonesian carriers. Roaming internationally, it will pick up UMTS 900/2100. I've rooted my 802d, but haven't tried other sim cards in the primary slots, so I don't know if there might be a carrier/sim lock there.
In any event, to root 802d, the recovery for 802t can be used, I've tested it.
The device concurrently uses both sims, and you can call or sms out of either by choosing the corresponding touch button (named "slot 1"/"slot 2")
Chinese variant recoveries (CWM in Chinese)
LuciusVerus said:
Can I use the same recovery on my 802t?
Cheers
Luc
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There is a recovery for each of the Chinese variants: 802w, 802d, 802t. I can post them if someone wants them?
jni said:
There is a recovery for each of the Chinese variants: 802w, 802d, 802t. I can post them if someone wants them?
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So much appreciate it if you can post them here. :good: :laugh:
jni said:
802d supports 800/1900 CDMA, same as Indonesian carriers. Roaming internationally, it will pick up UMTS 900/2100. I've rooted my 802d, but haven't tried other sim cards in the primary slots, so I don't know if there might be a carrier/sim lock there.
In any event, to root 802d, the recovery for 802t can be used, I've tested it.
The device concurrently uses both sims, and you can call or sms out of either by choosing the corresponding touch button (named "slot 1"/"slot 2")
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Nice! Are you from China? Maybe you can loan me your 802d so I can test it on Indonesian network. Hehehehe.
That's the problem though. I know the frequency band 800/1900 is the same. But I'm worried our Indonesian RUIM card maybe rejected.
But you are saying I can still use the secondary GSM network and I can get at least a UMTS/3G ?
Thanks! Worked on my 802t. No I only need to figure out how to bypass the Google apps block in China....
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So I am wondering if I am the only Canadian user that managed to buy a device with a locked bootloader? I contacted Sony Dev world and they stated there is no OFFICIAL way of unlocking this once it has been set to "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" = "NO". This is a dam piss off as I was a eager to build AOSP for this device and acquired it for this purpose.
So much for that plan!
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So I am wondering if I am the only Canadian user that managed to buy a device with a locked bootloader? I contacted Sony Dev world and they stated there is no OFFICIAL way of unlocking this once it has been set to "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" = "NO". This is a dam piss off as I was a eager to build AOSP for this device and acquired it for this purpose.
So much for that plan!
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I have not heard from the general public yet on this and so far I have yet to find a way to unlock this boot loader. How is it I'm the only Bell user that found a locked boot loader? I've currently rolled back to 5.1.1 and am still unable to find a solution.
Odd if I'm the only Bell user in this situation.
I got one and it says same thing. Guess I have to sell the device. Very dissapointed.
Have you tried flashing "Customized XX" file via Flashtool instead and then try unlocking it? Usually carrier locked firmware prevents the device from being unlocked.
Yes I've gone all the way back to firmware it comes with pre release, as it would be for promotion to retailers. I've tried everything listed in xda nothing has changed the boot unlock to yes. Mine is now on the" for sale" list as I bought it specifically because Sony is supposedly selling open and unlocked devices for developer friendly experience. This is not the case with a Bell Mobility device.
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frankbonatelli said:
Yes I've gone all the way back to firmware it comes with pre release, as it would be for promotion to retailers. I've tried everything listed in xda nothing has changed the boot unlock to yes. Mine is now on the" for sale" list as I bought it specifically because Sony is supposedly selling open and unlocked devices for developer friendly experience. This is not the case with a Bell Mobility device.
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Changing firmware will never change your bootloader status...if it's locked to start with it's going to stay locked...
Carriers do special deals with oem's to have exclusivity or to sell their products and ask them to lock down the bootloader...
Don't buy from carriers to remedy to that problem...
Sony on the other hand sells its devices unlocked...!
I have the same infuriating problem - further to that, since a security update pm hide no longer works via adb. I was all ready for 7.1 as well and everything has just been a huge letdown.
Sorry fellas, you got the same un-rootable pile of Bell exclusive BS that I've been stuck with since last year.
Zero way to get root on these devices. Period.
Only suggestion is to toss an international ROM on it via Flashtool/Xperifirm and go from there - you'll at least get faster software patches/updates.
pattmyn said:
Sorry fellas, you got the same un-rootable pile of Bell exclusive BS that I've been stuck with since last year.
Zero way to get root on these devices. Period.
Only suggestion is to toss an international ROM on it via Flashtool/Xperifirm and go from there - you'll at least get faster software patches/updates.
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Can we flash android 7 file which is available now straight?
i have this phone too.
this is my first and last Sony phone.
Also, the head phone Jack is weeeeeeeeak.
NEXUSg4 said:
Can we flash android 7 file which is available now straight?
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Yes... I just did this myself to my Bell Z5 Premium
HappyDude69 said:
Yes... I just did this myself to my Bell Z5 Premium
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Which country version you used and did you use xperifirm, I mean which app to use on PC? Thanks
NEXUSg4 said:
Which country version you used and did you use xperifirm, I mean which app to use on PC? Thanks
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Used the one on the forums here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
I used Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v 0.9.23.2 (MUST be at least 0.9.23.x or you'll get an error)
HappyDude69 said:
Used the one on the forums here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
I used Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v 0.9.23.2 (MUST be at least 0.9.23.x or you'll get an error)
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Thanks brother. I will flash as soon as I get home
NEXUSg4 said:
Thanks brother. I will flash as soon as I get home
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Scratch that ... The firmware on that post is Russian even after selecting English on first boot. (there's still some stuff that shows in Russian)
https://depositfiles.com/files/yd5q2j22m <-- AU firmware posted on xperiafirmware.com
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696598 <-- Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v0.9.23.1 ... takes a long time to download
Install the flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/patches/windows/x10flasher.jar <-- Copy file to flashtool install folder (c:\flashtool) to upgrade to v0.9.23.2 (this step is not needed, but recommended)
Backup your phone and turn it off and don't plug it in to your computer yet
Now move the downloaded firmware to your c:\users\{username}\.flashtool\firmwares folder
Run the flashtool (exe in c:\flashtool)
Click on the Lightning bolt
Keep Flashmode selected and click OK
Click on the arrows in the left pane to expand the list until you get to 32.3.A.0.372 and click on that
In the Wipe section, check everything (best to do a clean install)
Click the Flash button
No just wait until a popup comes up telling you to plug the phone in and press the down volume button at the same time.
WAIT .... now it's flashing and takes a while.
Once done, the first boot take a while longer then normal.
You'd think that if you can flash a stock rom this way that you'd be able to flash a rom with a stock rooted kernel and use the flashtool to install root with out needing to unlock the bootloader .... But I'm sure people have already thought of this and for some reason or another, it didn't work.
Like the others on here... I'm not happy with not being able to root... Never buying a phone from the provider again :|
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Scratch that ... The firmware on that post is Russian even after selecting English on first boot. (there's still some stuff that shows in Russian)
https://depositfiles.com/files/yd5q2j22m <-- AU firmware posted on xperiafirmware.com
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696598 <-- Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v0.9.23.1 ... takes a long time to download
Install the flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/patches/windows/x10flasher.jar <-- Copy file to flashtool install folder (c:\flashtool) to upgrade to v0.9.23.2 (this step is not needed, but recommended)
Backup your phone and turn it off and don't plug it in to your computer yet
Now move the downloaded firmware to your c:\users\{username}\.flashtool\firmwares folder
Run the flashtool (exe in c:\flashtool)
Click on the Lightning bolt
Keep Flashmode selected and click OK
Click on the arrows in the left pane to expand the list until you get to 32.3.A.0.372 and click on that
In the Wipe section, check everything (best to do a clean install)
Click the Flash button
No just wait until a popup comes up telling you to plug the phone in and press the down volume button at the same time.
WAIT .... now it's flashing and takes a while.
Once done, the first boot take a while longer then normal.
You'd think that if you can flash a stock rom this way that you'd be able to flash a rom with a stock rooted kernel and use the flashtool to install root with out needing to unlock the bootloader .... But I'm sure people have already thought of this and for some reason or another, it didn't work.
Like the others on here... I'm not happy with not being able to root... Never buying a phone from the provider again :|
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Thanks! Yeah, my contract is up in August. I will only buy pixel or one plus phones going ahead. Cheers!