Hello, I'm new to the xperia arc S, i already have a samsung galaxy S and it's really easy flashing with that device. Now comming to this new one I'm having many problems. My phone has bootloader locked, trying to give it root right now but i can't see how i would be able to flash CM9 because i will need a ICS kernel with recovery and I don't seem to able to flash it. Any help will be appreciated.
You have to unlock bootloader first
Any easy/free way of doing that?
Decalc said:
Any easy/free way of doing that?
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You can bootloader unlock here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Bootloader unlock allowed = NO
Decalc said:
Bootloader unlock allowed = NO
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Theres always a solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
TheCrouchingTiger said:
Theres always a solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
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That's rooting, not unlocking the bootloader...
Wrong place
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Is there a CM7 or vanilla android rom for locked bootloaders?
arturodelac said:
Is there a CM7 or vanilla android rom for locked bootloaders?
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cm7 no, and that'll never happen. Any custom rom that requires a different kernel will not work on a locked bootloader. That being said, there are some roms that will work on locked bootloaders but are few and far between. I'd suggest using the search button
Quit being a wimp and unlock your bootloader. You won't regret it.
Bacondroid said:
Quit being a wimp and unlock your bootloader. You won't regret it.
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Haha, lets try not to call anyone a wimp!
The best rom on a locked bootloader currently has the be Gin2JellyBean. It should be on the first page on the development section.
I want to unlock it but I dont have a credit card to use omnius
agraceful said:
cm7 no, and that'll never happen. Any custom rom that requires a different kernel will not work on a locked bootloader. That being said, there are some roms that will work on locked bootloaders but are few and far between. I'd suggest using the search button
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I thought cm7 only needed a new kernel because of cwm
arturodelac said:
I want to unlock it but I dont have a credit card to use omnius
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If you have the GSM Xperia Play, you can do it on your own. For free.
Bacondroid said:
If you have the GSM Xperia Play, you can do it on your own. For free.
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how?
arturodelac said:
how?
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
nurofenplus said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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Yea but that only works if it came from the factory as being able to unlock it, you need to check in your service menu if it says bootloader unlock allowed: yes, if it says no then its pay only
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thatsupnow said:
Yea but that only works if it came from the factory as being able to unlock it, you need to check in your service menu if it says bootloader unlock allowed: yes, if it says no then its pay only
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I'm sorry, I didn't see where you had stated that your model was factory inhibited for the free service.
benc1213 said:
The best rom on a locked bootloader currently has the be Gin2JellyBean. It should be on the first page on the development section.
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Wait,I'm using that ROM and my bootloader is unlocked, so what's the best for me?
Need help on how to root my RAZR m on KitKat 4.4.2
penguin74 said:
Need help on how to root my RAZR m on KitKat 4.4.2
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If your bootloader is locked, you can't.
If your bootloader is unlocked, flash a recovery and then a SuperSU .zip.
penguin74 said:
Need help on how to root my RAZR m on KitKat 4.4.2
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I'm working on trying to unlock the bootloader
Good luck, you'll need it.
penguin74 said:
I'm working on trying to unlock the bootloader
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All known methods of unlocking the bootloader were closed off a few updates ago, while we were still on Jellybean. Best of luck with finding one now; unless you (or someone else) succeed, you're permanently on KitKat.
lem22 said:
Good luck, you'll need it.
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Im new to the phone scene really mess with game Consol's generally how do I tell if my boot loader is or isn't locked
penguin74 said:
Im new to the phone scene really mess with game Consol's generally how do I tell if my boot loader is or isn't locked
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Considering that you have to ask, it's probably locked. If you really want to check, power on the phone while holding both volume buttons.
The know-how for softmodding a game console isn't going to help much with unlocking or modifying Android devices; they're very different beasts.
Since O2 love to lock down their Devices, How will I be able to root my Tablet? I can't find anything around for a Locked Bootloader :C
GrimTech said:
Since O2 love to lock down their Devices, How will I be able to root my Tablet? I can't find anything around for a Locked Bootloader :C
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Wrong thread but try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53448680
Or this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53947160
Or this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40977606
kulvertti said:
Wrong thread but try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53448680
Or this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53947160
Or this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40977606
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Oh thank you so much! Guessing there are no Roms for this Tablet for Locked Bootloaders :C
I have a major problem, I need to know if it will be possible to flash a custom rom on a nexus 6p. It seems that it will be hard because of that new bootloader.
smilehead said:
I have a major problem, I need to know if it will be possible to flash a custom rom on a nexus 6p. It seems that it will be hard because of that new bootloader.
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What do you mean? Any bootloader version on this device can be unlocked.
Heisenberg said:
What do you mean? Any bootloader version on this device can be unlocked.
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Sorry, I'm new to this stuff. I thought they can change the bootloader when you upgrade. Thanks for the help though
smilehead said:
Sorry, I'm new to this stuff. I thought they can change the bootloader when you upgrade. Thanks for the help though
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The bootloader does get updated. But you can unlock any bootloader, and updating it doesn't lock it again. Take a look at my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Oh, because i was afraid of the phone won't boot because of the android n won't boot if the phone has a unlocked bootloader.
smilehead said:
Oh, because i was afraid of the phone won't boot because of the android n won't boot if the phone has a unlocked bootloader.
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Nope, nothing like that to worry about. The locked/unlocked status won't stop it from booting.
Thanks. I can now upgrade in peace
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freaky2xd said:
SOMEBODY FOUND A WAY HOW TO ROOT OUR Z5s!!!!
check out @balrajs99 `s thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/ub-drm-fix-dm-verity-off-root-t3539999
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thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking
iain26 said:
thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking
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unlocking the bootloader is definetly worth it.
iain26 said:
thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking
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Man there is no way (till now) to root Z5 without unlocking bootloader infact all newer phones require unlocking bootloader.
But you can always save the drm keys with amazing tools available for future use.