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[Q] Super noob needs a help here!

Back in old days when i had a HTC Wildfire with a few clicks i rooted it and started installing new ROMS on to it
But since i got this New Xperia Play : R800i Build NO. 3.0.1.a.0.146 {UK}
I got no clue how to do anything on it. Let me be honest here... I updated my phone using the option under the settings menu in About my phone and seems to be on 2.3.3 and look all my friends have rooted their phones but i got no clue if its even possible . Mabey im not such a noob or something but i would be really greatfull if anyoen could point me atleast to the right direction. Mabey some helpfull links to help a fellow noob

Is your phone sim locked?
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Nope... Well not that i know of, because i got my phone from vodafone and once i inserted a sim card from another operator i made a few calls and i could recieve calls too without any problems.

arian009 said:
Nope... Well not that i know of, because i got my phone from vodafone and once i inserted a sim card from another operator i made a few calls and i could recieve calls too without any problems.
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Mine was from vodafone and wasnt sim locked either. Ok you have two choices for root. You can either unlock your bootloader (there are many downsides and advantages to this so you should research it) or downgrade to 2.3.2, root using gingerbreak then OTA update to latest version. That way you will not loose root while updating.
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Seems like ol' Freddy is right after all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_return

What OTA Update Means? And please can you give some links on how to downgrade and root it please?

And btw if i use the method of downgrading my phone first will i be able to flash custom ROMs?

Logseman said:
Seems like ol' Freddy is right after all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_return
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Lmao
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arian009 said:
What OTA Update Means? And please can you give some links on how to downgrade and root it please?
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Im on my phone so i can't really link. Look in the android development section, there is a thread all about rooting 2.3.3 with a locked bootloader. OTA means over the air. Basically thats when you download and install an update using just your phone.
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arian009 said:
And btw if i use the method of downgrading my phone first will i be able to flash custom ROMs?
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No you need an unlocked bootloader to flash custom roms. But please read the pros and cons of unlocking your bootloader first. And understand what you can and can't do
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Ok mate just wanna say thanks a lot for your help and i really appreciate it. You really helped me out here. also just one more thing i need to know. By the looks of it the only cons in unlocking your bootloader seems to be that you will lose warranty and that your phone or your radio may get bricked which apparently can be fixed with restoring a backed up data using a program named omnius for se which i'm actually working on... however my only other concern is if there are any other disadvantages regarding the unblocking the bootloader that you happned to know of and be kind to share it with me Also just wanna say that i can see many tutorials as you said in the development section and i quite frankly i don't know which one applies to me since i realized one of the tutorials are for models with build number .184 where as mine is 3.0.1.a.0.145 AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHICH TUTORIAL TO FOLLOW. So i would be greatfull if you could lend me link to a right tutorial whenever you get free time on the PC

If all you want is root you can do that with a locked bootloader. You will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 (.184) then root then ota to get the latest firmware rooted. Follow the guide here. Or see this post i made here for easier instuctions on downgrading and rooting.
If you want to flash custom roms then you do need an unlocked bootloader like AndroHero has said. You dont need a specific guide to unlock your bootloader. Just go too the SE bootloader unlocking site (it gives you all the instructions you need) http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/. Then just flash doomlords kernel (which autoroots) or anything really from the development section (since i think anything can be rooted with one click with an unlocked bootloader) you will then have root and the ability to flash cutom roms.
Oh btw build number .184 = 2.3.2, build number 3.0.1.a.0.145 = 2.3.3 and build number 4.0.a = 2.3.3 (xloud version, the latest update)
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If you unlock your bootloader OTA, Pc Companion + SEUS are off limits use any of them after unlocking your bootloader and you will brick your phone. Go to the dev section for the latest updates.

Logseman said:
Seems like ol' Freddy is right after all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_return
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Looks like I've overseen your sense of humor... Very subtle... Wicked
Regards Dousan...

You won't allow me to get rowdy and yell at folks, so I have to resort to good old snark. Caveat emptor.

Dousan said:
Looks like I've overseen your sense of humor... Very subtle... Wicked
Regards Dousan...
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Logseman said:
You won't allow me to get rowdy and yell at folks, so I have to resort to good old snark. Caveat emptor.
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I got it straight away

Logseman said:
You won't allow me to get rowdy and yell at folks, so I have to resort to good old snark. Caveat emptor.
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Lmao I can't argue with that, althoug it's sneaky to post a link like that, still hilarious
Regards Dousan...

[Q] Can you help me to justify the phone is unlock able ?

hi all,
as title mention....... sorry for asking stupid question.
but i really did research from xda although its really make me confusing.......
and i did OTA update last 2 weeks, and my phone bought from singapore
come with HD dock also.
is it able to follw this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202883
thanks, if someone enlighten me.....
here is my phone info
system version
45.0.20.MB860.AsiaRetail.en.03
Model number
MB860
Android Version
2.3.4
BaseBand version
N_01.100.00R
Webtop version
WY-1.2.0-133_22
Kernel version
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #6
APflex version
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYGBSEARET_P011
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYGBSEARET_A003
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYEMSEARET_M001
Build number
4.5.2A-74_OLE-20

Yes. Use this thread and download the Orange/Bell/Telestra/Latin America/International users ONLY file. The file should be named IHOP_Bell.rar . Flash it with RSDLite. Done.
I know you are new, but next time, questions go in the Q&A section. Thanks!

Also @OP, make sure that you indeed want to unlock your phone, because once you unlock your phone it stays unlocked forever.
A lot of people get excited about unlocking their phones, and start a thread later on how they can lock it back up because for whatever reason they changed their minds...
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ccrows said:
Also @OP, make sure that you indeed want to unlock your phone, because once you unlock your phone it stays unlocked forever.
A lot of people get excited about unlocking their phones, and start a thread later on how they can lock it back up because for whatever reason they changed their minds...
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ha??
change it back to lock status??
why??
i cant guess it what reason make them do that....
but for me, i just curious for unlock and trying for other roms....and may be for further ICS preparation.
and actually currently official roms quite good enough for me.
thanks for you notice....

matthew5025 said:
Yes. Use this thread and download the Orange/Bell/Telestra/Latin America/International users ONLY file. The file should be named IHOP_Bell.rar . Flash it with RSDLite. Done.
I know you are new, but next time, questions go in the Q&A section. Thanks!
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Sorry.... i will do it on Q&A section next times.
Thanks. for guidance......

Voodoo Unlock APP -- Do Not Use

This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
Please Use This One: https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/10
It is made by a user called: spocky12 .
You need busybox installed to make it work. Get it from the Play Store.
Don't Make The Same Mistake By Changing Roms And Realizing No Unlock.

TechMayhem said:
I have used the Voodoo Unlock APP and it said it had unlocked my handset.
After flashing SuperNexus, CM9 and finally HyperGalaxy -- My phone is still locked and requests an unlock code to be inserted.
I downloaded the app again and it says:
SIM Lock: read error
Also, the default network operator apps still install - the Hutchinson 3G APP AND BBC iPlayer etc..
Can anyone help me unlock the phone permanently? Btw, why do none of the MMI codes do not for example, *#06# or *#1234# on custom roms?
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Hi
Before somebody has a go at you!
If you search the forum you will see the voodoo app doesn't work on later firmwares.
If you go to the themes and apps section of this forum on the first pages you will see a thread for a unlock app that works on all firmwares.
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TechMayhem said:
This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
Please Use This One: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1278774&d=1345769517
It is made by a user called: spocky12 .
You need busybox installed to make it work. Get it from the Play Store.
Don't Make The Same Mistake By Changing Roms And Realizing No Unlock.
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Had the voodoo didn't pull trigger
.. just did with link attached S3 Orange Romania .. worked like a charm
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works great, thanks, tested in galaxy s3 in jeally bean carrier iusacell, now unlocked for all networks, great, thanks

Hello Every One. Im new at XDA and own S3. I was looking to have my S3 unlocked and landed here via google. read the post but still unsure about how to install this unlock app. i have already rooted my JB 4.1.1 and installed busybox. Downloaded the file at first page of this post.
1. Can some one please guide me about how to install these files. its not .apk so should i install them via CWM boot.
2. how can i preserve my efs files.
a step by step guide will be appriciated.
Thanks

TechMayhem said:
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Please Use This One: [/B]https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/10
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Just to confirm! :good:

Use GalaxSim unlock. I don't trust links direct to a download. Dodgy
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rootSU said:
Use GalaxSim unlock. I don't trust links direct to a download. Dodgy
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+1
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HI,
How much does the app charge to unlock?
Thanks,
Chris

Which app?
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I've used this tool:
It says the device is unlocked but i still can't use other SIMs GT-i9300

MySelf_v1 said:
I've used this tool:
It says the device is unlocked but i still can't use other SIMs GT-i9300
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What about "do not use" you don't understand? Use GalaxSim Unlock from app store.
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hello.
i have a s3 as well and i rooted the device, installed busybox and then galaxsimunlock and it's green all the way but when i switch from vodafone to another carrier it requires a sim unlock code
it runs android 4.3
thanks

andreim4 said:
hello.
i have a s3 as well and i rooted the device, installed busybox and then galaxsimunlock and it's green all the way but when i switch from vodafone to another carrier it requires a sim unlock code
it runs android 4.3
thanks
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You failed to read the faqs and guides .
You must pay the vendor to unlock your 4.3

Just follow the old tutorial foe manually unlocking with a hex editor, then instead of getting the md5 from the log, do (cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum
Or unlock with Voodoo, then fix up the md5 with this command.
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All bow to the thread ressurector! )
I upgraded to a S5 and want to give my girlfriend my old S3. Problem is it's locked into Vodafone, and she already cut her sim and cannot use her old phone(will get an adapter if I can't solve it today). I would like to unlock the i9300 today, and free if possible. I've searched all over but cannot find even a manual hack like .NetRolller 3D said above. I did find a ton of "100% successful" apps that hide their links behind surveys and crap like that, and I'm not falling into it.
So... how do I unlock her phone at home?
P.S. It currently has RessurectionRemix 6.0 on it, but I can downgrade to stock 4.x.x if needed.
Thanks in advance!

Please re upload the Unlock App
Link is dead. Please re upload the Unlock App for i9300.

Read post one first

About goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit on C6603 / 10.1.A.1.350

Hello everybody,
As i don't have enough messages to answer on the development thread, i post a few information here.
On my Z bought on a xperia store (lock bootloader but unlockable, french version (I think it is a worldwide one...) ) i runned the exploit, and it do work!
But as some comment said, the NFC stopped to work (only bug so far...).
The error is simple: you can't 'check' the box in configuration.
The logcat is simple and say only a few information:
I/NfcService( 1102): Enabling NFC
E/NFCJNI ( 1102): phLibNfc_Mgt_ConfigureDriver() returned 0x0106[NFCSTATUS_INVALID_DEVICE]
W/NfcService( 1102): Error enabling NFC
I don't know if i can help. But here are the few informations i have =)

Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !

goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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Thanks for creating this root method.
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goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?

robogo1982 said:
Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?
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Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
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goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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please check p.m.!

gm007 said:
Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
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SuperUser is there, just no apps have root access. None.
In process of flashing back to stock and going all over again.
EDIT: restored with SUS and rooted again with this method. All seems good so far.

Thanks for the tip, it works like before now.
And root is correctly working
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Worked like a charm, and thanks for the tip to fix NFC! This is very valuable to me, my bootloader isn't unlockable (I'm hoping a carrier unlock will help there, but Vodafone Ireland claim they don't have the NUCs yet).

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No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.

How exactly do you remove a directory like that?

Use root explorer.. Worked like a charm

I didn't remove it I just renamed it to usf1 it worked! But there are a lot of files in that folder. Is it not important?
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schaggo said:
No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.
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I take it your talking about official bootloader unlocking? Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
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Hi everyone
I'm new at this root things so I would like to make a couple of questions if you don't mind...
I have a SIM Free UK Xperia Z, so I think my bootloader is unlockable. The thing is I don't want to do it (at least for now) because I will loose DRM keys, BE2, and my warranty...
1- Can I root using this method without unlocking the booloader?
2- If I root my phone with this method I mantain my DRM keys, BE2 and can restore it like when it came from factory?
Thanks in advance

1. Yes
2.Yes

nazrin313 said:
1. Yes
2.Yes
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Thanks
One last question.
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?

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jayman1986 said:
Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
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I covered this in my initial post: recognized elite Android god Entropy512 himself, stated repeadetly, that bootloader security on Qualcomm devices is very strong. If it gets broken (this is what you ask/hope for) then it's usually because the manufacturer ****ed up Qcomms security. Sony, so it seems, does not have done that so an "unofficial" unlock or "bootloader crack" is very unlikely on the current devices, such as the Xperia T and Xperia Z.
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JPWOA said:
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?
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Most likely, yes. Or better: usually, yes, exemptions exempt. You will be able to update and keep root using the help and procedures which will be published in this forum.

hi all, i having the problem with nfc after root, and unable to find the data/usf.
my data folder is empty......
i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee333/ri1030/Other/rojak/Screenshot_2013-03-19-15-44-50_zps9dc2bef7.png
Sorry ubanle to post link

Make sure your file explorer is configured to access system directories (such as /data) in root mode. You may need to change a setting to enable root access.
/data is definitely not empty, it's filled with plenty of other stuff.

Root & CWM - 12.1.A.1.201

A lot of people know this ,but theres a lot questions that asking: How to root new fw. ?
Here is answer, offcorse you can flash DoomKernel on new fw
Heres video
NOOB GUIDE

which kernel did u use in video,was it 266 or 201 stock?

desmond462 said:
which kernel did u use in video,was it 266 or 201 stock?
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I used DoomKernel but many users reported that WiFi won't work on new update.For me its working normally on 201
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Can't open your video
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and what about root on locked bootloaders ?

NikeSHX said:
and what about root on locked bootloaders ?
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If you want to root your phone locked bootloader and you want it to use your original firmware, i suggest you to follow the other way of rooting.
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Version .266 rooted and no success on updating to .201
Hi there,
I have a Xperia SP build number 12.1.A.0.266, with CWM installed and rooted with Doomlord kernel.
Last week I received the notification to upgrade to version 1.201.
Via Sony Companion, no deal: there comes an error message (Error 2003) after the phone reboots.
Donwloading the new version directly by the phone and installing: Phone reboots, starts CWM with and error message (unknow package / unknow signature) and even trying to run that, I receive an error message and right then a warning, that root has to be rebuild.
I rebuild it, device reboots and nothing changes.
Any help on that?

Go to my youtube channel and find video called: how to fix stuck on sony logo, use that guide and youill fix the phone.....Link of channel is on my signature
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KiaTheKing said:
Go to my youtube channel and find video called: how to fix stuck on sony logo, use that guide and youill fix the phone.....Link of channel is on my signature
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Ehehehe, not really :laugh:
I guess I couldn't make myself clear, but the phone didn't locked or got stucked on Sony Logo.
Right after I fix Root, it reboots normally and continues working.
But still then, It wont upgrade to v .201 - wheter by Sony Companion or downloading via Update Center and flashing it on Recovery mode.
Both ways lead to Errors and I'm still working on version 0.266.
I'd appreciate any further videos with instructions or a solution on that =)
Btw, I've browsed some further and found on other xda forum a Greek .ftf file with v.201 to flash.
Should that be safe in order to upgrade?

hfcamilo said:
Ehehehe, not really :laugh:
I guess I couldn't make myself clear, but the phone didn't locked or got stucked on Sony Logo.
Right after I fix Root, it reboots normally and continues working.
But still then, It wont upgrade to v .201 - wheter by Sony Companion or downloading via Update Center and flashing it on Recovery mode.
Both ways lead to Errors and I'm still working on version 0.266.
I'd appreciate any further videos with instructions or a solution on that =)
Btw, I've browsed some further and found on other xda forum a Greek .ftf file with v.201 to flash.
Should that be safe in order to upgrade?
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Yeah it will be Just flash like i showed in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz3LVw_MfzQ
EDIT: For anyone who has problems with wifi after flashing DoomLord kernel, go and flash some of the roms for example: existenz!

Is this method for unlocked BL only?

le grande magnetto said:
Is this method for unlocked BL only?
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Yup...
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My mode is 5302.
Wifi not work.
So I down grad to .266 by using this kernel and flash stock rom .266.
Now my 5302 alive with CWM ^^.

ohmygel said:
If you want to root your phone locked bootloader and you want it to use your original firmware, i suggest you to follow the other way of rooting.
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Can you tell me the "other way of rooting" my phone with locked bootloader?

Can you add for Unlocked Bootloaders only? Otherwise it will be a bit confusing for the others

wifi
sir wifi not working please help

Wifi not working
Yeah, wifi connection won't work.
I'm using this version, without root and cwm...
Any Kernel for .201 version?