Hi,
I am new in rooting android. Let me explain you all my issues in detail as I've been searching for long but didn't got any info regarding my case.
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I never rooted my Xperia neo v.
I updated to Official ICS latest firmware. My neo was running fine for about 4 to 5 months (except it was laggy).
Recently, When I turned on the bluetooth , it got stuck in bootloop . So, searched and from the great developers help in this forum, I got the solution to Falsh my neo v with stock rom . I did and now I've 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Now,My questions are:::
Q1. Can I root my Neo V without unlocking the bootloader ?
Q2. I tried the Fastboot method but Android SDK Manager doesn't run on my Windows 8 64bit, tried to fix it too but it didn't fix. So any alternate solution to this method?
Q3. Also, When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'.Does it mean I've an Unloackedbootloader?
And it might sound a lil stupid, But Please can I have the detail rooting solution according to my above questions?
Thanks all,
Akash
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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XDguru said:
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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Thanks for that reply. Can You please give me the guide of how you installed custom rom with your bootloader loked?
I found this post which is the solution to my problem...
Hope this one helps for others...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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techie24 said:
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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1. Root your phone
2. Install CWM for locked bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
3. Install your rom for locked bl.
4. Enjoy
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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techie24 said:
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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Just go to respective custom rom threads.. u ll get instructions there
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@ techie24
If u want to install custom rom u need to unlock bootloader, between i have unlocked bootloader easily using zero percent fix tool, check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325
Thanks for your help bros...
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Hi I recently bought the sony ericsson WT19i (Live), now I want to flash cyanogenmod but i don't know how. I read something about unlocking bootloader bu I can only find tutorials for Xperia range phone's also is there a way to backup my current ROM and EFS partition?.
I have alot of expirience with android so just some links should do.
Also is there a way to Re-Lock the bootloader?
You must unlock bootloader first. Then flash custom rom, and install cm using update zip.
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Thanks but unlocking avoids warranty and no official updates. Is it worth it?
From what i understand with a locked bootloader you cant boot into recovery, right?
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RafayelG said:
Thanks but unlocking avoids warranty and no official updates. Is it worth it?
From what i understand with a locked bootloader you cant boot into recovery, right?
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Ssory my english is bad. I am russian user.
With unlocked bootloder you can not oficially update you device.
You can install cwm to locked stok rom and boot into recovery.
Unlock bootloader only need to flash modded kernel.
after unlocking you can lock bootloader. Drm key's not restore
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Ok thanks i'll wait till ics update.
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Hi guys ,this may seem very silly,to u but,please do help me ..i can ask only u guys .. I tried to flash a custom kernel .it says device must be rooted..but I have already rooted my phone ..shuld I unlock my bootloader??
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Yes.
No unlocked bootloader, no custom kernels.
This is a basic thing. Read some sticky threads around.
When it says the device must be rooted.. it means the bootloader has to be unlocked or rooted. Not the phone. So unlock..flash a custom kernel . Then a rom (pre rooted)
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I have a question, I have a xperia S (lt26i), and I have allowed bootloader status "no", I have the generic 4.0.4 android world, but hey seen you can install the root cwm and also do not need the boot loader unlocked, having locked bootloader could install cyanogenmod 9?? or any way to get it having locked bootloader without having to flash the kernel?
If this was in the right section you would get your answer a lot faster as a lot of people now ignore question threads in the GENERAL section.
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Nope you need an unlock boootloader to boot CM rom
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Not yet would be the right answer as some people are working on trying to get custom kernel onto a locked bootloader as this is the thing stopping users with locked bootloaders have cm ://
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Nope you need an unlock boootloader to boot CM rom
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I read somewhere that putting a generic rom 4.0.4 in specific and having locked bootloader cwm installed, you could install CM9, 9 not 10, because the kernel was compatible with CM9 and did not need to flash another kernel. And would have locked bootloader CM9 with and without flash kernel.
Its possible. You have to wait. check this thread, you can understand.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961638
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this guy (seems) to have done it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969804
(even this)
Hi, lurking the forum about Xperia sola I noticed that exist this rom (experience v2) that I could install on my xperia sola ics (.54) NOT rooted and with locked BL...
So, I would some piece of information about it. I can flash this rom without unlocking the bootloader and without have rooted my ics .54?and then, if I would return to my original ICS .54 I can do it without unlocking the BL (I ask this just because my xperia sola is already in warranty and I don't wanna lose it)? Thanks in advance...
you can do it without unlocking bootloader but you need root for that and you can return to stock without unlocking
R: [Q] Flash eXperience v2 information requested
jatinrungta said:
you can do it without unlocking bootloader but you need root for that and you can return to stock without unlocking
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So I have to root it first and then I can flash the experience rom?I have to backup my ics rom or I can download it if I want to return to Ics?
Excuse me for my noob questions but I want to be sure before doing anything...
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freakTux said:
So I have to root it first and then I can flash the experience rom?I have to backup my ics rom or I can download it if I want to return to Ics?
Excuse me for my noob questions but I want to be sure before doing anything...
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No need to backup but you can flash stock ics if you want to revert back to original fw......
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freakTux said:
So I have to root it first and then I can flash the experience rom?I have to backup my ics rom or I can download it if I want to return to Ics?
Excuse me for my noob questions but I want to be sure before doing anything...
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Since you will be rooting your phone and you will be able to install CWM recovery,it wouldnt hurt you to back up everything!
You will be fully covered if something goes wrong or if you decide that you prefer your stock Sony rom,with the whole phone configuration as it is right now!
Better root your phone and take a back up first!
Then,you can try ANYTHING you want!
hello. i bought a xperia p.
but i tried all ways in internet for rooting. but i couldnt. i saw your prerooted firmeware for s. please help me i want a rooted firmware for xperia p. this my only solution.
please help me. waiting a rooted xperia p firmware link. thanks.
i will pray for your help. i will be mad for this rooting.
Why not just root with doomlord's method? Easy as hell, you can find in android dev. section.
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See in the xperia P development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1729
You need to root it anyway if you are on locked bootloader.
If you are on unlocked bootloader you can flash a prerooted ROM.
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Please rooted firmware
But i cant enter recovery mode for installing zip. Only way rooted firmqare for flashing
osmanoca said:
But i cant enter recovery mode for installing zip. Only way rooted firmqare for flashing
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Once rooted you can intsall CWM Recovery.
But first what is your firmware version? There are different rooting methods for different versions.
if you are ready to unlock your bootloader (warranty will be void) then you can just flash a custom kernel like sliding XP,etc. which are prerooted, or if you are in JB, then you can use doomlord's easy rooting kit to root it
firmware version
Lt22i
android version 4.1.2
6.2.A.1.100
waiting answer thanks for answering
okey rooting
thanks really. as your message i searched rooting for my version. i saw easy root of doomlord. only i download link file an runned it. and after restart it is okey.
thanks really i solved with your help.
thanks thanks. god bless you.