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ARC S cyanogenmod (locked bootloader)

Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant

shiinix said:
Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant
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to unlock bootloader even if you lose warranty ...yes this is possible for your phone
in fact for certain releases of these phone models :
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia ™ mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman™
Sony Xperia™ S
Sony Xperia™ P
Sony Xperia™ U
Sony Xperia™ sola
to unlock bootloader proceed with the first step at Sony site
you have to flash a stock-based ROM if you do not want to unlock bootloader
this case is the same- you lose warranty
look here for stock-based ROMs
never flash a ROM not made for your phone

that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?

shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader? Because i dont want to lose the warranty
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yes you get the point !
I understand your frustration
but there are plans to release an official ICS for this phone check Sony site or by PC Companion
in this case you will never lose warranty and ICS is very good for your... in fact amazing Arc S phone :good:
PS
yes you can flash an unrooted stock-ROM before you send it to service ..
how about if you have a hardware failure ?

Ok... thank you :good:
But arconium (stock-based rom) also recomendeds Unlocked bootloader.
The point why i dont have to root my phone is that i can flash back to an unrooted firmware and then i think the support wont know that i rooted my phone ( i hope so )

shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?
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I like that you really want Cyanogen on your phone
me to I made a custom rom for my phone here
this rom has Cyanogen Launcher just because I like this OS
nope no chance to have Cyangoen without an unlocked bootloader
there are little chances to find one to work without S-off
It's something about base address of the kernel/protected bootloader/encryption something like this.. You have to assume the risks if you want it !

ok ! thank u very much, u helped me alot :good::good::good:
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Need Locked Bootloader Phone users for getting kitkat update

hii everyone
as you know kitkat Update(4.4.2) has started for our device
So users with locked bootloaders only
as soon as you get pc companion update
download it and message to convert it into an ftf
Try using SEUS Tool to get new update

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
hii everyone
as you know kitkat Update(4.4.2) has started for our device
So users with locked bootloaders only
download this SEUS tool by sony
http://www.sonymobile.com/ca-en/tools/update-service/
Install it and connect phone by switching the phone off and keep the down button pressed as u insert usb
This experiment will let us know the latest firmware on sony's server
Post ur finding below
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Hello, I have rooted my T2 ultra, using vroot, amd hence my bootloader is locked. I did this to enjoy a few of the rooting privileges like using Titanium Backup and few others.
Now in order to download and install the new Kitkat update, once its released, do i have to unroot my phone or can directly attempt to update without unrooting.
Please advise.
Sent from my D5322 Sony Xperia™ T2 Ultra Dual

Dr.Akram said:
Hello, I have rooted my T2 ultra, using vroot, amd hence my bootloader is locked. I did this to enjoy a few of the rooting privileges like using Titanium Backup and few others.
Now in order to download and install the new Kitkat update, once its released, do i have to unroot my phone or can directly attempt to update without unrooting.
Please advise.
Sent from my D5322 Sony Xperia™ T2 Ultra Dual
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dont warry you can use with rooted device
pc companion need DRM keys only
and that is getting removed thru unlocking bootloader
so dont warry you can use your rooted phone to update kk
enjoy

official page updated
WoHAAAAA

Chinese KK FTF For LTE Released in Dev Section
You can convert it to unbranded without any problem(Google apps too) TUTORIAL INCLUDED

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
Chinese KK FTF For LTE Released in Dev Section
You can convert it to unbranded without any problem(Google apps too) TUTORIAL INCLUDED
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Update available via Sony Update Service for T2 Ultra Dual

[q&a] [rom][4.4.4]aosp

Q&A for [ROM][4.4.4]AOSP
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xperia s bootloader locked
hi
sorry but i'm new on this
my brother has a Xperia S (Lt26i)
i've seen on Sony website some steps to unlock the bootloader but it'snt posible.
So, i would like to ask...
This ROM (AOSP) is possible to Install on the Xperia S with locked bootloader?
thanks so much
Ps: sorry about my english

Darevas said:
hi
sorry but i'm new on this
my brother has a Xperia S (Lt26i)
i've seen on Sony website some steps to unlock the bootloader but it'snt posible.
So, i would like to ask...
This ROM (AOSP) is possible to Install on the Xperia S with locked bootloader?
thanks so much
Ps: sorry about my english
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It is not possible to install 4.4 ROM's without unlocking bootloader. What problems are You having while following Sony instructions?

No! Don't try install any Kitkat ROM without unlock your bootloader... Ok?...
Because you need flash the Modded Kernel maded especially to this KitKkat Android OS can work with it.. without it anything work's... And with this especifique kernel the rom dont have any random resets and bootloop =D
Sent from my Xperia Acro S using XDA Free mobile app

xperia s bootloader locked
Mirhawk said:
It is not possible to install 4.4 ROM's without unlocking bootloader. What problems are You having while following Sony instructions?
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i followed this page (i can't write a url)
search on google "unlock bootloader sony xperia s" and the Sony page result.
at the end, its said on the xperia S, "Allow to unlock bootloader = No"
something like that.
DvDwx. said:
No! Don't try install any Kitkat ROM without unlock your bootloader... Ok?...
Because you need flash the Modded Kernel maded especially to this KitKkat Android OS can work with it.. without it anything work's... And with this especifique kernel the rom dont have any random resets and bootloop =D
Sent from my Xperia Acro S using XDA Free mobile app
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Who can unlock the bootloader? just Sony? or my phone company?
thanks both of you

Darevas said:
i followed this page (i can't write a url)
search on google "unlock bootloader sony xperia s" and the Sony page result.
at the end, its said on the xperia S, "Allow to unlock bootloader = No"
something like that.
Who can unlock the bootloader? just Sony? or my phone company?
thanks both of you
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Ah, Since You have "Allow to unlock bootloader = No", You cannot unlock Your bootloader, and there is no possible way to unlock it. You can always try ROM built for locked bootloaders.

Mirhawk said:
Ah, Since You have "Allow to unlock bootloader = No", You cannot unlock Your bootloader, and there is no possible way to unlock it. You can always try ROM built for locked bootloaders.
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that exist?
i didn't know
thanks!

Is anyone working on a lollipop build?

Kusay_1 said:
Is anyone working on a lollipop build?
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Yes, a few developers are working on it, but nothing is solid as of now.

Can u port Z2/Z3 home,settings,lock screen,apps,... And all those things to this rom?
Sent from my LT26w using XDA Free mobile app

andriod kitkat 4.4.4
hi there....can u tell me how to install Kitkat 4.4... on my xperia acro s
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man i have done it twice with that instructions and unlocked successfully .

bluetooth problem with AOSP 4.4.4 rom
1st of all i'd like to thank everybody who worked on this project and appreciate their work and
say that it seems the blue tooth does not work well because personally i have problems with my cars
head unit (pioneer deh-8950bt) .
every thing is ok from connecting to syncing contacts but there is no voice on calls just a i can hear
something like hummm and noises.
i didnt have this problem with stock rom.
and i had a hang while was on camera for a long period without taking a photo (just once).i dont use camera usually.
p.s : having less than 10 posts does not show im an idiot !
my phone :
sony xperia acro s
kernel 96
rooted
unlocked bootloader via flash tool
rom : 4.4.4 ASOP
link to thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785450

I can confirm this problem: listening to music via bluetooth works, but not handsfree.
I checked with a Sony MW600, an Arctic P311 and a Belkin Air Cast Auto.
When trying to make a call, only strange hissing sounds can be heard.
But there's another, much bigger problem with this rom:
After a few minutes of heavy usage (e.g. some websites, navigating with GPS) the phone freezes, the screen turns a strange yellow-red color and the phone reboots. It then enters a boot loop. Only after letting it cool for a few minutes will it start up again.
This happens from 0 to 10 times a day.
Apart from this, the rom is great.
Cheers,
Johannes

bluetooth problem
Hi
I love this rom - its so fast, but i have a problem with bluetooth and my jvc car unit. When i try to call by car unit i only hear noise - nothing else. I had this problem on AOSP 4.4.3 and on 4.4.4 also.
Have you any idea what is the problem? Thanks for your reply . Your work is great.

I found a possible reason for the frequent crashes. The CPU was overclocked to 1,8GHz by default. I never changed the clock speed and only found out after installing Setcpu.
At 1,6GHz the crashes have stopped.
Is that behaviour intended or a bug?
Cheers,
Johannes

Please say me how you installed rom,I installed CWM and my phone is rooted but i can t enter in recovery mode on my acro S

[Q] Xperis S Unlock Bootloader issue

Hi,
I want to unlock the bootloader for my brother, I have don't it before for my device so I know how to do it, unfortunately while I was looking for the device list on Sony unlock service to get the unlock code I wasn't able to find it there only SL is on the list.
any idea guys? Please help.

hakhater said:
Hi,
I want to unlock the bootloader for my brother, I have don't it before for my device so I know how to do it, unfortunately while I was looking for the device list on Sony unlock service to get the unlock code I wasn't able to find it there only SL is on the list.
any idea guys? Please help.
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Use Xperia SL. Xperia S=Xperia SL. People have tried it earlier and it works.

Mirhawk said:
Use Xperia SL. Xperia S=Xperia SL. People have tried it earlier and it works.
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any chance that will Brick the device???

hakhater said:
any chance that will Brick the device???
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No, it won't brick the device as long as You follow the correct procedure.

Thanks, I will try it as soon as possible

Xperia S and Xperia SL are the same except for their CPU frequencies being clocked at a different speed.
You can use all the methods/mods/roms/kernels of S for SL and vice versa

Thanks guys for the help. I've successfully unlocked the bootloader.

Unlock Bootloader on Lenovo Motorola Moto G5 Plus

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Steps To Unlock Bootloader
First, enable the Developer option in your setting Go to Settings>About Phone> tap in Built Number multiple times un till the toast You are a developer now appears.
Now Go to Developer option it will appear in Settings and find and enable OEM Unlock by sliding the button. A warning will appear just Confirm that.
Turn Off Your smartphone.
Press Volume Button and Power button simultaneously and hold it for few seconds. This will boot your device into fast boot mode.
Now Open the ADB Tool Folder and Go to SDK> Platform Tools and right click pressing the Shift Key on your Keyboard and select Open Command here.
Connect your device via USB cable ( good quality cable suggested for uninterrupted use).
Type the command adb device you will see a serial number in the comment prompt screen if not then you missed some step.
Now go to website Click here. Read the information given if you wish and click on Next button to proceed next step.
The Page will ask you to sign incomplete the process by signing with you Motorolla account or Google Account.
Now go the Command Prompt and type fastboot oem get_unlock_data.
Now a new serial code will appear in your command prompt screen you have to copy the entire code.
Now open this link and copy the code in the tool. then select the entire code and paste that code in point 6 on Moto require Unlock Tool Website.
Now Click on the I Agree Button a Get Unlock Code will appear on the screen.
Click on the Button.
An Unlock Code will appear.
Now again go to the Command Prompt screen and type fast oem unlock ************. “*****” will replace your unique key.
A warning screen will appear in command just retype the same command and hit enter.
Done!!!

If you have a device with Amazon offers your bootloader will not be unlockable.

MacFett said:
If you have a device with Amazon offers your bootloader will not be unlockable.
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Is there a way around this? Can you pay amazon to get the unlock?

t0astm0nkey said:
Is there a way around this? Can you pay amazon to get the unlock?
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You pay them an extra $60 at purchase . Buying it locked from what I'm understanding, means that by any official means, it's stuck that way. It would have to be unlocked by one of the awesome xda devs finding a way to do it unofficially.

Your better off buying the unlocked model if you want root and roms

Does this work for all variants of the G5 Plus? Such as the model XT1687 for the U.S.A.?

What are the consequences?
Enviado desde mi Moto G (5) Plus mediante Tapatalk

sh4d1t0 said:
What are the consequences?
Enviado desde mi Moto G (5) Plus mediante Tapatalk
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Warranty is void! And it cannot be restored even if you relock the bootloader.

sharan.nyn said:
Warranty is void! And it cannot be restored even if you relock the bootloader.
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But we cannot lost some functions?
Because I had Xperia z2 and some functions are lost
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sh4d1t0 said:
But we cannot lost some functions?
Because I had Xperia z2 and some functions are lost
Enviado desde mi Moto G (5) Plus mediante Tapatalk
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No, other than the phone being wiped once. There won't be any functions that are lost!

mchype said:
Does this work for all variants of the G5 Plus? Such as the model XT1687 for the U.S.A.?
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I would also like to know this. Mine should be here by the 18th.

mchype said:
Does this work for all variants of the G5 Plus? Such as the model XT1687 for the U.S.A.?
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Vlorex said:
I would also like to know this. Mine should be here by the 18th.
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I can confirm that it definitely worked on my XT1687 (60GB/4GB) $299 US model (not the Amazon no-ads model). This is Motorola's basic unlocking procedure and the same one that I used to unlock my Moto X Pure (2015) successfully too.
The video in this post of the 'How to Root Moto G5 Plus' thread clearly shows every step of this unlocking procedure, but then if you go on to root I'd suggest instead using the latest 'SuperSu rooting method' in that same thread, rather than the Magisk method in the video which was before someone had figured out SuperSU.
There's also this video on removing the Unlocked bootloader warning you'll get on every boot after unlocking.

Dahenjo said:
I can confirm that it definitely worked on my XT1687 (60GB/4GB) $299 US model (not the Amazon no-ads model). This is Motorola's basic unlocking procedure and the same one that I used to unlock my Moto X Pure (2015) successfully too.
The video in this post of the 'How to Root Moto G5 Plus' thread clearly shows every step of this unlocking procedure, but then if you go on to root I'd suggest instead using the latest 'SuperSu rooting method' in that same thread, rather than the Magisk method in the video which was before someone had figured out SuperSU.
There's also this video on removing the Unlocked bootloader warning you'll get on every boot after unlocking.
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This is good to hear, thank you for the confirmation. Much appreciated.

MacFett said:
If you have a device with Amazon offers your bootloader will not be unlockable.
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For how long & If I paid to remove the Amazon offers would they then let me unlock the bootloader? I don't mind the ads just want root so I can use Titanium to backup my entire device and flash custom ROM.
Just wondering...

swub1 said:
For how long & If I paid to remove the Amazon offers would they then let me unlock the bootloader? I don't mind the ads just want root so I can use Titanium to backup my entire device and flash custom ROM.
Just wondering...
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I couldn't say. As soon as I got the notice that my device could not have the bootloader unlocked I returned it. I didn't care about the ads either, I too just wanted root.

swub1 said:
For how long & If I paid to remove the Amazon offers would they then let me unlock the bootloader? I don't mind the ads just want root so I can use Titanium to backup my entire device and flash custom ROM.
Just wondering...
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You had to pay the full price for the retail phone... Getting and Amazon prime phone is pretty well know that they're not unlockable
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swub1 said:
For how long & If I paid to remove the Amazon offers would they then let me unlock the bootloader? I don't mind the ads just want root so I can use Titanium to backup my entire device and flash custom ROM.
Just wondering...
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Never. Even paying to remove ads will not allow you to unlock the bootloader. The unlocking is done through Lenovo, and Amazon is not going to tell Lenovo to add your phone to some special list that can now be unlocked. It's just money in Amazon's pocket. So no way around it, you are permenantly locked. You should have returned it for the no-ads version instead of wasting money paying to remove the ads and still having an unrootable phone.
Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

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Apparently some clarification is needed:
The "Discussion" portion of the title of this section does NOT include childish insults, grammar policing, or arguing.
What is DOES include is discussion directly related to Unlock Bootloader on Lenovo Motorola Moto G5 Plus (check the thread title if you need a reminder).
Let's remember to stay on topic and follow rules when posting.
Your cooperation is appreciated.

i would just like to be able to turn the ads off, there has to be some sort of way to do so for educational purposes of course.. it has been done on other amazon models with ads, so it can be done on the new moto g5 plus someone just needs to figure out a simple way to do so. I dont want to root or unload anything just stop the service displaying the ads.

I successfully unlocked my USA XT1687 64GB/4GB RAM Moto G5 Plus
I had to install the USB drivers from the Motorola website
As I knew beforehand, I had to restore my applications and data. I had not made a backup because apparently Android still does not come with a built-in method of doing a full phone backup? I do not understand why we need to use a 3rd party application to take such backups - it makes no sense whatsoever that android has been out for YEARS and still does not include such a basic and fundamental feature?!?
It makes me quite angry that the warranty is voided - instead it should simply say that "software support will no longer be provided". It's ridiculous in the first place that cell phone companies are not required by law to provide customers easy access to root!!!
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MacFett said:
I couldn't say. As soon as I got the notice that my device could not have the bootloader unlocked I returned it. I didn't care about the ads either, I too just wanted root.
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It should be illegal for companies to even attempt to deny/prevent/make it difficult for customers to have root access - this is a very egregious and unacceptable situation IMO (that we tolerate companies getting away with trying to stop users from having root). It makes me SO angry to read messages on support websites like Lenovo saying "it's against the rules" to talk about root access etc!!!