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Locked boot loader?

I'm sure this has been asked a million times but...
If my bootloader is locked and I don't feel like paying to unlock it am I restricted from any custom roms?
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players21 said:
I'm sure this has been asked a million times but...
If my bootloader is locked and I don't feel like paying to unlock it am I restricted from any custom roms?
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As far as I know.yes we are...on locked bootloader too,miss my x10 in this case

players21 said:
I'm sure this has been asked a million times but...
If my bootloader is locked and I don't feel like paying to unlock it am I restricted from any custom roms?
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Xperia_AniKing_v1.0.0_Ice Cream can be installed on locked bootloader phone. I think there are others but i'm not sure

Last time i checked if your bootloader is LOCKED you cannot install any custom roms. Cheers.
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Check on Xperia_AniKing_v1.0.0_Ice Cream it's not a really ICS... it's just a flavor of it. Still running Gingerbread...

Yep missing my x10 these days too ...
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Just unlock it and it's better than in our X10 days
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Yep, Xperia_AniKing_v1.0.0_Ice Cream is not ICS. Never said it is. But it is a custom rom and it can be installed on locked bootloader Just install CWM. You can install any custom rom that is based on stock rom and support stock kernel but most of custom roms require custom kernel...

My guess is the ics official is only or non carrier locked arcs .So I guess ill have to pony up the dough to unlock my phone anyhow,which is running a open source OS... just doesn't seem right
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[Q] R800X Update

I have an Xperia Play R800X Locked bootloader. I saw on wotanserver that there was another firmware version available for my R800x that ends in .88. My current firmware ends in .89 and is 2.3.2 Is .88 2.3.3? What do I get by updating to 2.3.3 if that is what is is (PSN?)? Do i need to unlock bootloader to use wotan. I also have removed much of the bloatware, and added CWM recovery.
P.S.: To all developers; Any word on 4.0 ICS for the CDMA R800X? I (and many other R800X users) am willing to make a nice donation to the first developer to crack it.
Thanks, Zach

Yes, I think .88 is the latest R800x firmware (2.3.3). No, you don't need to be unlocked to use Wotanserver and you can update with it regardless of deleted apps (it re-installs them when it updates). I think it's mainly a bugfix/stability update or something. Pretty sure you'll have to re-install CWM too

zeeky120 said:
P.S.: To all developers; Any word on 4.0 ICS for the CDMA R800X? I (and many other R800X users) am willing to make a nice donation to the first developer to crack it.
Thanks, Zach
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We have a stable MIUI(ICS based) and ICS in the android dev section. (Unlocked bootloader needed)
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paxChristos said:
We have a stable MIUI(ICS based) and ICS in the android dev section. (Unlocked bootloader needed)
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I thought miui was scrapped and ics was only for GSM at the moment. I have a r800x cdma. If I am wrong, could you throw me links for these? Thanks
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Look for chevyowner's signature in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447542
And MIUI is in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462718
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If you have some cash to throw at ICS on the r800x, post a bounty.
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Trygon said:
If you have some cash to throw at ICS on the r800x, post a bounty.
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Why? We have it now! (unlocked bootloader necessary)

paxChristos said:
Look for chevyowner's signature in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447542
And MIUI is in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462718
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However, the MIUI version does not yet support CDMA, so far as I can tell.

netizenmt said:
However, the MIUI version does not yet support CDMA, so far as I can tell.
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not yet, so far my guess is that the Phone.apk for MIUI doesn't like the build.prop, I need to look into it more...
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New to xperia: need help.

Hey.
I am completely new to Sony xperia, i always used samsung phones. I am not a noob, but i need help with xperia.
I got an arc s lt18i, i rooted it and was than looking around for cwm.
I never ever had locked bootloader, so that was new to me too.
I tried installing ICS / jb mix rom.
I did exactly what was said, but i bricked it.
So reflashed and all oké now.
Now's my question: can someone explane a bit about how to do basic things and good / easy to install ROMs?
I already bricked my phone twice today
Thanks
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I think you are missing kernel. If the phone is stuck on bootscreen its the kernel.
Theres a lot of threads, news guide at the general thread. All rom threads have a install guide too.
Link to a good guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
Ps. Questions goes to Q&A
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I have nothing of worth to offer, but welcome to the community hope you are, despite the mentioned issue, enjoying the arc!

trust me, xperia won't be bricked so easily as the samsung device. xperia has the best flashtool to reflash back phone back to stock than the odin can do to revive a bricked galaxy tab.

Unless you unlock bootloader you can only install stock based roms that don't need a custom kernel.
try pureness Rom, this is ok for locked bootloader.
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TheHaso said:
I think you are missing kernel. If the phone is stuck on bootscreen its the kernel.
Theres a lot of threads, news guide at the general thread. All rom threads have a install guide too.
Link to a good guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
Ps. Questions goes to Q&A
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Oké, i tried installing a few diffrent kernel, but no luck
jman2131 said:
I have nothing of worth to offer, but welcome to the community hope you are, despite the mentioned issue, enjoying the arc!
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Arc is loads better than samsung
bruce16878 said:
trust me, xperia won't be bricked so easily as the samsung device. xperia has the best flashtool to reflash back phone back to stock than the odin can do to revive a bricked galaxy tab.
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Thats great
zolaisugly said:
Unless you unlock bootloader you can only install stock based roms that don't need a custom kernel.
try pureness Rom, this is ok for locked bootloader.
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Sounds great! Downloading now.
But im not going to unlock BL, due waranty.
Ooh yeah
SORRY FOR POSTING IN WRONG PLACE!! Forgive me
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I installed ice cream pureness, and its GREAT
Soo smooth!
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domini99 said:
Now's my question: can someone explane a bit about how to do basic things and good / easy to install ROMs?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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Thank you
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xperia s new user

my phone is t-mobile xperia s and wants to root, install cwm, n flash customised roms
phone is rooted SU is installed but when i checked unlocke bootloader (*#*#7378423#*#*) bootloader unlock alowed : No
is there any way to unlock bootloader n install cwm and flash roms???? please help
many thanks in advance
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U can't unlock your bootloader because no one find a solution and still a work in progress. You can install cwm and flash stock based roms. Check Xperia S android development section.
One more thing, don't ask questions in general section.
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algates said:
U can't unlock your bootloader because no one find a solution and still a work in progress. You can install cwm and flash stock based roms. Check Xperia S android development section.
One more thing, don't ask questions in general section.
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I know it shouldn't be posted in general section but I really want to know: why would some ppl got devices with no allowance to unlock bootloader?
Is it a random condition or something...?
Thx

ernie100ya said:
I know it shouldn't be posted in general section but I really want to know: why would some ppl got devices with no allowance to unlock bootloader?
Is it a random condition or something...?
Thx
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No, it's because of network providers who ask Sony to do that. Those who bought mobiles as contract(pay monthly) have their bootloader locked and unable to unlock anywhere. Only Sony can do that :screwy:
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sorry for posting in general section.
n thanks for your responce the problem i was facing,i cnt find way to install cmw for locked bootloader , buh i found easiest way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
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salehrabbani said:
sorry for posting in general section.
n thanks for your responce the problem i was facing,i cnt find way to install cmw for locked bootloader , buh i found easiest way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
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Here you go....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32870041
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i need help ! downgrade 2.3.4 to 2.3.3

Hi Guys i have problem by Accident i Updated my Xperia play to 2.3.4 and i tried download 2.3.3 -368- but its not working the device stuck and be very slowly when i flash this rom -2.3.3 .368- in my device and the unlikely iforget the build number of my orginal rom and thats what's make it more difficult to me when i was surfing internet i found abulid number of another version of 2.3.3 rom i guees its the same of my orginal rom -the bulid number 4.0.A.2.364 - Can Any one please upload this rom because i really need it to fix my device and another Qeustion its a stock rom right ?! -2.3.3 .368- and sorry about my weak english Thnx BTW this is my firs time i make subject IN XDA and sure will not be the final. NOTE:My Device Model is R800i - boot loader is locked and doesnt open once a time even try -i root my device with out BLU-

Lots of unknowns here. Well, at least for me. Have you unlocked the boot loader yet?

No and i never thinking about that idont want lost my phone but i have rooted it by Flashtool with out -bootloader unlock- and i checked it after root Dircetly , please if any one here have the rom upload it please

Ahmed227 said:
No and i never thinking about that idont want lost my phone but i have rooted it by Flashtool with out -bootloader unlock- and i checked it after root Dircetly , please if any one here have the rom upload it please
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If you can get it into fastboot, this can be fixed without unlocking the BL. Go through this post and find one that is for GB 2.3.3 and flash it. Next you need to flash the GB 2.3.3 ROM back onto the device. I will continue to search for the stock 2.3.3 ROM on the interwebz

Did this ever get fixed?
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psxpetey said:
Did this ever get fixed?
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not yet that I know of. I'm still scouring the interwebs for a stock ROM

93zx7 said:
not yet that I know of. I'm still scouring the interwebs for a stock ROM
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Stock roms are all contained on a thread in xda I'll link you
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psxpetey said:
Stock roms are all contained on a thread in xda I'll link you
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Do you think he'll be able to use the R800i_2.3.3_UK_generic?

93zx7 said:
Do you think he'll be able to use the R800i_2.3.3_UK_generic?
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Totally should be able to. If not he can just flash another rom but it should work
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