Hey guys Im an xperia p user and I just flash ics .544 and rooted it
I installed OTARootkeaper
I just want to ask after all this work
my phone will be brick if I use OTA to update to jelly bean with OTARootKeaper??????????????????
This is for Q&A mate, why dont you read...
Your phone will be bricked only when you update your phone via OTA having unlocked bootloader. If you have locked bootloader, then feel free to update via OTA.
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thx a lot for you're answer but I really really really really want to know if my bootloader is locked or not
no one give right answer
Arafeh94 said:
thx a lot for you're answer but I really really really really want to know if my bootloader is locked or not
no one give right answer
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If you never heard of bootloader, chances are you have bootloader locked. To unlock bootloader you need to do some manual steps.
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Arafeh94 said:
thx a lot for you're answer but I really really really really want to know if my bootloader is locked or not
no one give right answer
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type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer ... it will bring up a window with service info option. click that and then configuration and see bootloader status :laugh:
xp
yes watch out
download any FTF file jellybean for XP and flashing by flashtool.....it done
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Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
iMatth3w said:
Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
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the only port of 4.0 is still in alpha and not stable,
As for best rom...try wolfs if you like stock, fxp if you like cm and there are loads of miui roms...take your pick
PS, best to unlock bootloader and use doomkernel v06 as well
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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directly loaded custom kernels with more features.
cwm recovery
cyanogen official support
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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Use latest flashtool and press plugins then unlock and follow the instructions
If u had sim unlocked ur phone using any software on pc or tool then unlocking bootloader will break ur radio
Oh and if u unlocked network using setool2 then u can unlock bootloader but then its a different procedure
I am not a noob..have played alott with HTC and samsung phones...but sony seems to b a different ball game all together..i hv been reading threads since the last two days to unlock the bl of my neo v..and flash roms and stuff...
but there are a couple of qstns that are bothering me...
1-I wanted to install KA20.1 Ics rom..since its official stripped down ics... but it needs unlocked bootloader. i am currently running gb..2.3.4 .62...
first i though of rooting and using gb as it is.. but now since ics is here i am inclined to use ics
so here is my question..
If i unlock my bootloader..and then flash official ics using flashtool..will the bootloader get locked again?? will it create any kind of issue for me with regard to using flashtool and flashing official ics?? if yes then what..
will it have to b unlocked again???
and the next question
Everything remains the same in case of jj hybrid rom also??
but i wud appreciate all the help i can get ..cz whatever i learn i always give it back to the forum..
xda rocks..
cheers...
geekynoob said:
If i unlock my bootloader..and then flash official ics using flashtool..will the bootloader get locked again?? will it create any kind of issue for me with regard to using flashtool and flashing official ics?? if yes then what..
will it have to b unlocked again???
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No.
Though not sure what you meant by "flashing official ics". If you meant with flashtool, then answer is still no.
If you meant on using PCC or SEUS then answer depends how you unlock your BL. IF you unlock it unofficial way, with s1tool, then you won't have any problem. If you unlock it via IMEI code from Sony developer page, then you won't be able to use PCC or SEUS until you relock your BL(which is done by flashing 1 ftf file).
And for both official and unofficial way worth rule, do not use OTA updates. For official way, that's 100% correct, while for unofficial way, some report problems, some don't have them.
Madfysh said:
No.
Though not sure what you meant by "flashing official ics". If you meant with flashtool, then answer is still no.
If you meant on using PCC or SEUS then answer depends how you unlock your BL. IF you unlock it unofficial way, with s1tool, then you won't have any problem. If you unlock it via IMEI code from Sony developer page, then you won't be able to use PCC or SEUS until you relock your BL(which is done by flashing 1 ftf file).
And for both official and unofficial way worth rule, do not use OTA updates. For official way, that's 100% correct, while for unofficial way, some report problems, some don't have them.
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Ok..i knew u were around..
i will unlock my bl using s1 tool..the unofficial method...
then flash 4.0.4 using flashtool..
doing this wont relock my bl.. ??
i will not use ota..will freeze it using tb
i hope i am clear now..this internet slang is making tough to write sorry if i wasnt clear..
geekynoob said:
i will unlock my bl using s1 tool..the unofficial method...
then flash 4.0.4 using flashtool..
doing this wont relock my bl.. ??
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That is correct, it wont get re-locked.
Madfysh said:
That is correct, it wont get re-locked.
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Thank you so much for the prompt replies..
sorry for being offf topic now..since iv got ur attention..i just wanted to ask another qstn..
unofficial method shows 2 -ve points.. i have to connect any once to the test point m i right??
can i do THIS...
Flash 4.0.3 from here....
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239?tstart=0
Thn root it...using doomlords kit...
thn ota to 4.0.4 and then unlock the bootloader using s1 tool??
so that il hv the root intact..and also will b able to use cwm and roms and other things..
correct me if i am wrong.
thnkk you once again.
geekynoob said:
unofficial method shows 2 -ve points.. i have to connect any once to the test point m i right??
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You mean 2 -ve battery pins? Yeah, only connect to 1, it's enough. Or you can also connect it to simcard holder, as I read, people also do that. Point is to ground it, whatever method you want
geekynoob said:
hw cn i hv cwm on a ics 4.0.4 i will have to root it first and then get cwm?? sorry if i am irritating u..but samsung was much easier ..m coming to grip with sony stuff..
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You're not irritating. Usually I would irritate if someone asks without researching, but as I see you actually research yourself, so it's not hard to answer you
Anyway, for root and CWM, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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I don't like OTA, and after you unlock your BL it will be smart not to use it, as we told above.
And if you unlock your BL it's much easier to root it, as I wrote, check that thread I linked in this post and try.
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You mean 2 -ve battery pins? Yeah, only connect to 1, it's enough. Or you can also connect it to simcard holder, as I read, people also do that. Point is to ground it, whatever method you want
You're not irritating. Usually I would irritate if someone asks without researching, but as I see you actually research yourself, so it's not hard to answer you
Anyway, for root and CWM, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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My mind seems at some peace now..
i will folllow all the steps as u said..
i edited my post at the last moment..sorry for that..if i ave any issues..il b back here..
il do it..wil go slow..once in total grip.. m gonna hv some fun..
Thank you.. God bless..!
cheers..
Dear XDA members,
i received a sony xps from my provider (T-mobile Holland) it was branded.
After a while i began to root and ****, but a couple weeks a go i flashed just an offical 0.73 NL with no brand, and via pccompanion i updated to ics.
right now i am not sure if i relocked the bootloader, this is important for me cuz i want to send it to sony becouse off the yellow tint issue.
i made some printscreen about some info of my sony xps.
Question 1 : is my boodloader locked or not if you dont know how can i check it if it realy is locked
Question 2 : Can i get in trouble for my warranty becouse i changed to branded fw to an unbranded fw wich is just official but is unbranded.
guyzzz please let me know
1.Yes your bootloader is unlocked
2. It is stated on the Sony site that unlocking bootloader may void your warranty.
If you are not sure just try to repair it via pcc,if it's successful that's means its locked or flash the ftf file that re-LOCK it.
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hmm after i updated 0.73 to ics via pcc i flashed the relock ftf but as you can see my phone says bootloader unlock allowed (yes) how can i lock this bootloader to make use of my warranty .. right now its frustrating im realy sorry for that
abati said:
hmm after i updated 0.73 to ics via pcc i flashed the relock ftf but as you can see my phone says bootloader unlock allowed (yes) how can i lock this bootloader to make use of my warranty .. right now its frustrating im realy sorry for that
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Allowed != unlocked.
sorry but what is your point ..i dont think you awnserd my question
abati said:
sorry but what is your point ..i dont think you awnserd my question
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He did.
!= mean that something is not equal,like Allowed!=unlocked means that unlocked is not the same as allowed.
Omg. Noobs. This! And then = means NOT EQUAL.
For example Roses!=Violets, because roses are red and violets are blue... LOL. Hope it helps.
Anyway, it's part of programming, we start thinking that people understand those crazy signs.
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abati said:
hmm after i updated 0.73 to ics via pcc i flashed the relock ftf but as you can see my phone says bootloader unlock allowed (yes) how can i lock this bootloader to make use of my warranty .. right now its frustrating im realy sorry for that
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as i mentioned before just give me a simple statement if i can send my device for repair yes or no ? if not how can i fix it in order to send it for repair without anny problems.
If you lock it again you will still see that BL unlock allowed =yes
As i say before use the ftf to lock it then use pcc to repair it and send it for fixing.
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Hello all,
I have Sk17i with 2.3.4 ORANGE firmware, which doesn't allow update to ICS and/or even root. Also, it says, that my bootloader can't be unlocked, so I can't flash other ROM manually. I was looking in this forum something similar but didn't find anything, so I started this topic. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL HELP ME :crying:
XMP LTU said:
Hello all,
I have Sk17i with 2.3.4 ORANGE firmware, which doesn't allow update to ICS and/or even root. Also, it says, that my bootloader can't be unlocked, so I can't flash other ROM manually. I was looking in this forum something similar but didn't find anything, so I started this topic. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL HELP ME :crying:
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Updating from GB to ICS?
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700717
I doubt you real did a search, but anyway some links for you
mauam said:
Updating from GB to ICS?
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700717
I doubt you real did a search, but anyway some links for you
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I doubt you understood me corectlly.. I can't upgrade it with sony companion or update center, because it says, that phone is up to date. I can't update it by flashing it, because my bootloader is locked. I can't unlock my bootloader because my phone says that is not allowed.
U cant flash ftf file using flashtool eventho ur on locked bootloader.
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If you think nothing can be done why start the thread, and given that you don't know what you're doing I suggest you READ the links before replying again.
Sent from Myushi
You can flash official ICS .ftf on orange locked bootloader phones using flashtool just fine. I did it a few months ago when I still had locked BL (unlocked it later thanks to WotanServer). I wouldn't recommend updating your phone to ICS if you're a gamer. ICS from sony is a bit slow and honestly I think it's better to stay on GB when you've got locked BL.
Koloses said:
You can flash official ICS .ftf on orange locked bootloader phones using flashtool just fine. I did it a few months ago when I still had locked BL (unlocked it later thanks to WotanServer). I wouldn't recommend updating your phone to ICS if you're a gamer. ICS from sony is a bit slow and honestly I think it's better to stay on GB when you've got locked BL.
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Thank's for your opinion.
But I can't get vice city working on GB ;/
I have a question to ask
I want to unlock the bootloader to my WT19a, worth it?
Or buy a new phone model
help guys
Sorry for my bad english
MaurixMystic said:
I have a question to ask
I want to unlock the bootloader to my WT19a, worth it?
Or buy a new phone model
help guys
Sorry for my bad english
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If you still like your phone and it's okay for you to use such a small phone, unlock the bootloader and try a custom rom
And if that's not enough for you, you are even able to buy a new phone then
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if unlocking the bootloader greatly improve performance?
If you unlocked your bootloader..
You will be able to install JB rom..
And JB Rom are Awesome..
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MaurixMystic said:
if unlocking the bootloader greatly improve performance?
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Nope....Like Rhyskymud said ,it will allow custom ROMS like JellyBean and allow custom kernels ...The performance boost is incremental not phenomenal ...meaning ...Dont expect your phone to become Xperia Z magically ....It will be a better MDPI device certainly ...
MaurixMystic said:
I have a question to ask
I want to unlock the bootloader to my WT19a, worth it?
Or buy a new phone model
help guys
Sorry for my bad english
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Hmmm...Well it's all come down on how much MONEY you have right now....
if you have enough money to buy new model then go and buy new one but if you don't have it and you phone bootloader can be unlocked then unlocked it and flash custom roms...