Hey, loads of you have unlocked bootloaders and I'm wondering if i should unlock mine. I'm a heavy xperia arc user but I am not a developer or anything. Does doomlords kernal make your phone FAST? Do you recommend me unlocking?
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I'd say do it.
Can root every ROM and DooMKernel is great (overclock and other mods)
And most ROMs need a custom kernel --> unlocked bootloader needed
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Flo95 said:
I'd say do it.
Can root every ROM and DooMKernel is great (overclock and other mods)
And most ROMs need a custom kernel --> unlocked bootloader needed
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Thanks, well i was thinking of sending my phone in for a housing replacement in a couple of weeks, if my bootloader is unlocked, SE might trick me into saying the bootloader caused my phone to overheat meaning the crack in the housing came, lol.
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Nah, they already repaired unlocked phones with CM7 installed
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Is there a simpler way to unlocking it than using SonyEricssons website?
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samuel109 said:
Is there a simpler way to unlocking it than using SonyEricssons website?
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Imo, it's quite easy.
And the only other way to unlock the BL is the testpoint method.
dp94 said:
Imo, it's quite easy.
And the only other way to unlock the BL is the testpoint method.
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Yes, i followed the steps until it said connect to computer, when i connected nothing about drivers popped up?
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samuel109 said:
Yes, i followed the steps until it said connect to computer, when i connected nothing about drivers popped up?
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Have you followed these steps?
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Have you followed these steps?
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Yeah, up to step 12?
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hello mate!
beware unlocking bootloader will remove DRM,and for that track id will not work anymore aswell as facebook inside xperia like liking music and stuff.
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Yeah, up to step 12?
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And it doesn't connect in fastboot mode?
Are you seeing the blue LED?
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And it doesn't connect in fastboot mode?
Are you seeing the blue LED?
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Yes i see blue LED
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Then, it's correct.
Just go ahead, open a command line in fastboot folder and type:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
xander1993 said:
hello mate!
beware unlocking bootloader will remove DRM,and for that track id will not work anymore aswell as facebook inside xperia like liking music and stuff.
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If I were to install the new market track ID, it would work right?
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Then, it's correct.
Just go ahead, open a command line in fastboot folder and type:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
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Okay, thanks
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samuel109 said:
If I were to install the new market track ID, it would work right?
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Yes, of course, it's working.
dp94 said:
Yes, of course, it's working.
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Will FM Radio work?
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samuel109 said:
Will FM Radio work?
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Yes, everything is working except for TrackID (SE version) and Music Like.
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Yes, everything is working except for TrackID (SE version) and Music Like.
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Oh okay, thanks for your help
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Hello fellow xda forumers, i have a problem with my arc s. it starts like this, a few hours ago i unlocked my bootloader. Then after i unlocked it, i tried to flash a kernel to my arc using fastboot but i assumed it was failed since it took forever with *waiting for device* message . The problem is, after i did all those things, now i realised that my phone can't connect/install MTP driver when i plug in via usb and worst is, my home button is not functioning ! Could someone please help me fix this problem? i just got my arc S a few days ago, i'm so loss now
Reflash it with FlashTool to fix it.
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Hello fellow xda forumers, i have a problem with my arc s. it starts like this, a few hours ago i unlocked my bootloader. Then after i unlocked it, i tried to flash a kernel to my arc using fastboot but i assumed it was failed since it took forever with *waiting for device* message .
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Have you checked USB debugging?
For drivers, try these.
And post in the correct section.
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Reflash it with FlashTool to fix it.
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I just downloaded 'update-cm-7.1.0.2-XperiaArc-LT15i-signed' and i've got flashtool installed too but how do i flash it ?
You can flash the kernel inside the package using fastboot and the ROM using CWM.
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You can flash the kernel inside the package using fastboot and the ROM using CWM.
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I didn't understand this.. how do i do it? By the way, i already on my usb debugging but when i open flash tool it still says i'm in usb debugging mode off..
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I didn't understand this.. how do i do it? By the way, i already on my usb debugging but when i open flash tool it still says i'm in usb debugging mode off..
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If you want to install CM7, which you have downloaded, you have to push kernel in your device by using the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" inside fastboot folder.
Then boot into CWM and install *.zip file from sdcard.
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I just downloaded 'update-cm-7.1.0.2-XperiaArc-LT15i-signed' and i've got flashtool installed too but how do i flash it ?
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Before flashing ROMs etc better get it working before and flash stock fw with FlashTool.
Also, there's a chance to kill the device when flashing custom stuff, so better do some research before starting without (much) knowledge.
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Before flashing ROMs etc better get it working before and flash stock fw with FlashTool.
Also, there's a chance to kill the device when flashing custom stuff, so better do some research before starting without (much) knowledge.
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That's a good point too.
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Before flashing ROMs etc better get it working before and flash stock fw with FlashTool.
Also, there's a chance to kill the device when flashing custom stuff, so better do some research before starting without (much) knowledge.
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is there any link to stock fw 0.42 xperia arc S ? i will try.. However, my phone can't be connected to pc because it can't install MTP driver, so how do i flash? thanks !
Should sleep, but I can't
With Google I just found .62 on the hurry
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
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Flo95 said:
Should sleep, but I can't
With Google I just found .62 on the hurry
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
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yes i found 0.62 but i wanted 0.42 since it's easier to root.. been searching but couldn't find.. thanks for your help !
edit : i found this tutorial for flashing, it should works right ? http://www.wotanserver.com/en/page/tutorial-debranding-flash-sony-ericsson
i used wotan so reflash my phone aswell after i messed it up.
as long as u can connect in flashmode and have the drivers it should work.
For some reason, every time I try to install a custom ROM in CWM (Gingerbread, not ICS), my phone doesn't get past the bootloader after installing it with CWM. I installed some themes through CWM, so it works for them.I've tried Arconium 7.3 and GingerChaosFZ, none of them work. I have an Arc S and my phone's bootloader is locked and I'm on baseband 56, if that matters.
Almost all custom roms requires the phone's bootloader to be unlocked and requires a specific kernel ( which again requires bootloader unlocked for it to be flashed ) .
Better read the related information before trying out ( and later repenting )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
Refer the above thread for modding ur arc...
nagarajsv said:
Almost all custom roms requires the phone's bootloader to be unlocked and requires a specific kernel ( which again requires bootloader unlocked for it to be flashed ) .
Better read the related information before trying out ( and later repenting )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
Refer the above thread for modding ur arc...
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I would have unlocked it, but my bootloader is unlockable.
lol how can that be? expect you're making somethin wrong it can't be unlocked. have you checked the guide section? or the Sony Mobile website support. they have a guide for that too
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lol how can that be? expect you're making somethin wrong it can't be unlocked. have you checked the guide section? or the Sony Mobile website support. they have a guide for that too
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I checked in the service menu, it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", so I didn't even try unlocking it.
Then do the testpoint method to unlock it...
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Flo95 said:
Then do the testpoint method to unlock it...
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Don't you have to use SETool for that?
Yes, but Jinx13 does it for you.
Contact him
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Flo95 said:
Yes, but Jinx13 does it for you.
Contact him
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Ok, thanks, I'll contact him.
Team xperia ROM can be used via cwm.
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zolaisugly said:
Team xperia ROM can be used via cwm.
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Ok, I'll try it tomorrow, thanks.
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Ok I have an r800a and it says bootloader unlock:no. I have been wondering if I switched to r800i using wotan server will it let me unlock the bootloader later using sonys method
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jeffbud98 said:
Ok I have an r800a and it says bootloader unlock:no. I have been wondering if I switched to r800i using wotan server will it let me unlock the bootloader later using sonys method
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tell me how that goes.
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Ok I have an r800a and it says bootloader unlock:no. I have been wondering if I switched to r800i using wotan server will it let me unlock the bootloader later using sonys method
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This will not work. The unlock service is said to be good and well tested. well worth the $15 or $20
jeffbud98 said:
Ok I have an r800a and it says bootloader unlock:no. I have been wondering if I switched to r800i using wotan server will it let me unlock the bootloader later using sonys method
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Changing your ROM to a different variant won't affect bootloaders. Try the service menu afterward and you'll get the exact same result.
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Jeff! Check the PM I sent you.
Oh and read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584312
Look for my post in there with instructions.
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thanks i already found out about omnious and i think im unlocked know
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thanks i already found out about omnious and i think im unlocked know
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Cool stuff. Enjoy your new roms lol
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looks like someone over the arc section managed to do overclock with a locked bootloader
maybe someone will make it to xperia play
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673476
Tried the module out on my play doesnt work obviously but it doesnt brick either just reboots it would be nice if someone would do this for the play ive been waiting for something like it a long time
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psxpetey said:
Tried the module out on my play doesnt work obviously but it doesnt brick either just reboots it would be nice if someone would do this for the play ive been waiting for something like it a long time
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yeah me too
psxpetey said:
Tried the module out on my play doesnt work obviously but it doesnt brick either just reboots it would be nice if someone would do this for the play ive been waiting for something like it a long time
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Why dont you guys jus cough up the 25 bucks and unlock bootloader?
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Cause I like my stock locked rom isnt that obvious lol?
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solomon4400 said:
Why dont you guys jus cough up the 25 bucks and unlock bootloader?
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I wish! I cant use paypal, so unfortunaly I'll have to stay with a locked bootloader
Can't you do the Sony unlock?
Apart from messing my ROM up (Which I've resolved by going to yours) it's pretty much straight forward.
Sythedragon said:
Can't you do the Sony unlock?
Apart from messing my ROM up (Which I've resolved by going to yours) it's pretty much straight forward.
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It only works if you bought an unlocked device
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Leraeniesh said:
It only works if you bought an unlocked device
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By unlocked I assume you mean unbranded (Not tied to a network)?
Please someone port this
Replace kernel w/ dooms via flashtool to get 1.4 or 1.6 ghz? Isnt that overclocking? Was able to do that, its just that it eats up my batt too fast...
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Yes, but this will allow to do that on a stock kernel
thread bump
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Replace kernel w/ dooms via flashtool to get 1.4 or 1.6 ghz? Isnt that overclocking? Was able to do that, its just that it eats up my batt too fast...
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Replace kernel w/ dooms via flashtool ???
Could someone explain this to me with locked bootloader we can have Oc?
xpure said:
Replace kernel w/ dooms via flashtool ???
Could someone explain this to me with locked bootloader we can have Oc?
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You need an unlocked bootloader to get Doomkernel on your phone.
I was waiting for months for this, but i get tired and unlock bootloader a few days ago...
Dany XP said:
I was waiting for months for this, but i get tired and unlock bootloader a few days ago...
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What kept you from unlocking?
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Droid117 said:
What kept you from unlocking?
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I was hoping someone could discover a way to overclock without flash a different kernel = unlock bootloader = avoid warranty...
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What kept you from unlocking?
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Wath does it take to unblock it?
It is already possible on xperia arc, so maybe someone can port it over
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Hi guys , I recently cracked the screen on my nexus4, i cant use the device in any way, i got another handset and so im going to sell this as spares or repair, i want to wipe all my data from the dvice, is it possible to do this using the cable given the physical state of the phone, i can change it and turn it on thats about it.
cheers :good:
You could try using odin with pc
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You could try using odin with pc
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isnt odin only for samsund devices?
you can probably do it with one of the root toolkits available here in the n4 threads.
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You could try using odin with pc
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cheers :good:
simms22 said:
isnt odin only for samsund devices?
you can probably do it with one of the root toolkits available here in the n4 threads.
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ok sounds good, i have not used any of the root toolkits so will need some more info please
Odin is for Samsung, not gonna work on nexus. Why not just flash stock images via fastboot, then lock, unlock, lock bootloader. That's what I did when I broke the screen on my first n4.
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Use fastboot and do "fastboot format userdata"
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at4r1 said:
Odin is for Samsung, not gonna work on nexus. Why not just flash stock images via fastboot, then lock, unlock, lock bootloader. That's what I did when I broke the screen on my first n4.
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
Use fastboot and do "fastboot format userdata"
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Many thanks for the replies guys, ill give fastboot a try and let you know how i get on.
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Many thanks for the replies guys, ill give fastboot a try and let you know how i get on.
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Yea, just flash factory image via fastboot. That'll erase everything and return it to completely brand new like state when powered on.
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Yea, just flash factory image via fastboot. That'll erase everything and return it to completely brand new like state when powered on.
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many thanks everyone it worked a treat :good::good: