(I did find threads about this issue but only for other Xperias, so I'm not sure if it's the same with this one, sorry for any inconvenience)
So I bought the Xperia L and while it's very fast, I noticed a few "micro-freezes" in some games, especially scrolling games, and a bit of lag in games like GTAIII (The UI responsiveness and stuff is very good though!). I read here about the kernels that improve both performance and even the camera problems (because they're based on a more recent firmware), but when I go and check the service status on that development menu, it says "Bootloader unlock not allowed", so is there no hope for my phone to unlock the bootloader and apply a custom kernel?
It's the C2105. Firmware version 15.0.A.1.31 (No updates available in Portugal )
Thanks.
You are from portugal??
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From my information, you cant do some cwm or cusrom..
Except some dev make cusrom n cwm for locked bootloader..
Spider-Vice said:
(I did find threads about this issue but only for other Xperias, so I'm not sure if it's the same with this one, sorry for any inconvenience)
So I bought the Xperia L and while it's very fast, I noticed a few "micro-freezes" in some games, especially scrolling games, and a bit of lag in games like GTAIII (The UI responsiveness and stuff is very good though!). I read here about the kernels that improve both performance and even the camera problems (because they're based on a more recent firmware), but when I go and check the service status on that development menu, it says "Bootloader unlock not allowed", so is there no hope for my phone to unlock the bootloader and apply a custom kernel?
It's the C2105. Firmware version 15.0.A.1.31 (No updates available in Portugal )
Thanks.
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Good luck then. You cannot unlock your bootloader
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Hi everybody,i bought a new sony xperia sola and i am new to android world....i have been reading about android rooting,flashing etc.can anyone guide me on how to unlock the bootloader of my mobile....thanks in advance !!!!!!!!!!!!
re
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676585
Go to The Sony Official Site EveryThing Is Written Ther
Use The Doom Kernel For Rooting Your Device
Xperia Sola
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688169
If U want a Custom Rom Use This
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679648
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A thankxx For Me if It Helped U
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ashwin prabhunerurkar said:
Go to The Sony Official Site EveryThing Is Written Ther
Use The Doom Kernel For Rooting Your Device
Xperia Sola
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688169
If U want a Custom Rom Use This
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679648
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A thankxx For Me if It Helped U
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A new firmware update is already there dats 6.0.B.3.162 ..
So can i flash this kernel ? Ive already unlocked the bootloader but need root access and as far as I understand its only possible throw kernel flashing..
Can u give me the link for android terms like stock kernel n stuff cause I don't understand em properly m a noob in android buh I've got a couple of cfw under my belt for Symbian devices...
Thanks in advance!!
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unlocking bootloader of sony xperia sola??
srinivasbharath010 said:
Hi everybody,i bought a new sony xperia sola and i am new to android world....i have been reading about android rooting,flashing etc.can anyone guide me on how to unlock the bootloader of my mobile....thanks in advance !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not sure if it will work for Sola, but you may want to check out the test point metod to unlock the bootloader. You won't lose DRM. you can also relockmthe B any time you want.
fter 2 days of long hours of failure attempts, im so frustrated now. xda users say its not safe to unlock bootloader if phone's manufacturing date is over 11W29+, which will results in hard brick. my sola has date of 12W38, but i see many guide in unlocking sola's bootloader. so what the heck is all this bout? btw how to tell whether bootloader has been unlock? i used flashtool n i my sola reboot from fastboot. it seems ok(can be use) but i dono whether the bootloader is unlock......im so damn confused right now. this drives me so crazy........
Hate Android Lag said:
fter 2 days of long hours of failure attempts, im so frustrated now. xda users say its not safe to unlock bootloader if phone's manufacturing date is over 11W29+, which will results in hard brick. my sola has date of 12W38, but i see many guide in unlocking sola's bootloader. so what the heck is all this bout? btw how to tell whether bootloader has been unlock? i used flashtool n i my sola reboot from fastboot. it seems ok(can be use) but i dono whether the bootloader is unlock......im so damn confused right now. this drives me so crazy........
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Are you still looking for an answer about how to tell if bootloader is locked or unlocked?
just try to update with pc companion or update service , if it says modified software then the bootloader is unlocked , if it still continues ( cancel it ) then it means its locked.. I've not tried it but read it here.
Hi experts,
Purely i'm new to this blog and also the android platform. I don't even know about unlocking bootloader and all that stuff (just heard my friends saying). I have an xperia mini pro sk17i and was having GB 2.3.4 at the time of purchasing.Now when official update for ICS 4.0.4 had came,i updated without knowing that it will affect my xperia's performance.Now i started getting lags in games which was very smothly running in previous OS (GB). I would like to switch back to GB and want to root ( also from my friends conversation) the GB.
I need a complete guide for this because i should not end in a brick state,whether to do an unlock bootloader, or flash it, which tools to use and all.... Kindly help me guys.......
myxperiaminipro said:
Hi experts,
Purely i'm new to this blog and also the android platform. I don't even know about unlocking bootloader and all that stuff (just heard my friends saying). I have an xperia mini pro sk17i and was having GB 2.3.4 at the time of purchasing.Now when official update for ICS 4.0.4 had came,i updated without knowing that it will affect my xperia's performance.Now i started getting lags in games which was very smothly running in previous OS (GB). I would like to switch back to GB and want to root ( also from my friends conversation) the GB.
I need a complete guide for this because i should not end in a brick state,whether to do an unlock bootloader, or flash it, which tools to use and all.... Kindly help me guys.......
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I'm looking to do similar, I do want to get rid from ICS from my Xperia Mini Pro. I found a guide which i'm trying and if it works i will post the feed back don't you worry, a little experiment for everyone who hates ICS of Xperia Mini Pro
Found Something
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639720
Maybe this is Stock but it is 2.3.4 and is stable but you have to unlock bootloader
You need not unlock the bootloader to downgrade. Just use flashtool and get your GB ROM. Have a look at here http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/root-your-xperia-phone-without-voiding-warranty
muftiazan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639720
Maybe this is Stock but it is 2.3.4 and is stable but you have to unlock bootloader
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this is not a stock rom its a custom rom.....
johnny_1437 said:
this is not a stock rom its a custom rom.....
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do we need unlocked boot loader to use with flash tool?
bhanuchowdary said:
do we need unlocked boot loader to use with flash tool?
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No.
talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
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dev i am in desperate need of bootloader unlocker for my atrix 2 (with ics updated in india)
plz help
there is a "[PROJECT]Bootloader Unlock" in "Atrix 2 Android Development" its was released on 2nd nov 2011 means at that time atrix 2 was on
gingerbread ,as i have updated it to ics it am not sure about "[PROJECT]Bootloader Unlock"
second reason for not been sure about "[PROJECT]Bootloader Unlock" is , when this unlocker was released there was atrix 2with at&t and in india its is releaded without at&t.so i m confused whether it will work or not
as motorola is not providing any more update for atrix 2(at least in india) ,now i am in very much need for bootloader unlocker
plz help plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
There's no bootloader unlock for no one.
Why do you want to unlock your bootloader if there's no room that requires other kernel?
^+1. And there is no need for the bootloader to be unlocked to flash the roms in our dev section.! Just follow the instructions there!
Lifehacker7 said:
^+1. And there is no need for the bootloader to be unlocked to flash the roms in our dev section.! Just follow the instructions there!
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frist of all thanks for quick reply :highfive::angel::fingers-crossed:
i have 3 question
Q1-i doidnt under stand ur point becoz befor e posting this thread i googled for custom rom or cm10 & i found this on a motorola official discussion
(if u google "ics or bootloader unlock on atrix 2" then its 3rd option)
"Question Title:
ICS Update or Unlock Bootloader
Comment:
I have brought Brand new Motorola Atrix 2 (Indian Version and not US AT&T model) last month hoping it will be getting ICS update, but now my Skyrocket got updated to ics and Updated my SGS I9000 to JellyBean using CM10. Being such a capable device Atrix 2 is still running on 2.3.6 (Out of Box), which is also having network connectivity issue here in India. I now feel it was a mistake buying a Motorola Atrix2 and could have bought Sony Xperia P which is in same price bracket which is getting update much faster.
If Motorola can`t update Atrix2 to stable ICS, i would like them to unlock bootloader for same as there are many developers around who can create custom ROMS (ICS or even JB) much stable & faster than Motorola team.
To make matter worse yesterday news came out that Motorola are shutting down operations in Asia Pacific. I do hope they can provide us with either a stable ICS update or Unlock the bootloader.
"
so plz reply is it now nessecary to unlock bootloader for custom rom or cm10, as i like xda dev work becoz of
a-no company app
b-overclock Facility
Q2-secondly will i b able overclock in custom rom or cm10 (as my boot loader will b locked, will it let me over clock in cm10 or custum rom)
Q3-there r kernel avalible for over clocking but when i zip instal them by CMW they show no effect(may b becoz of bootloader not been unlocked)
so plz help me overclock becoz this device with overclock is an gr8 device
so plz helpppppppppppppppp
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
brianmoyano said:
There's no bootloader unlock for no one.
Why do you want to unlock your bootloader if there's no room that requires other kernel?
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brianmoyano said:
There's no bootloader unlock for no one.
Why do you want to unlock your bootloader if there's no room that requires other kernel?
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Lifehacker7 said:
^+1. And there is no need for the bootloader to be unlocked to flash the roms in our dev section.! Just follow the instructions there!
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frist of all thanks for quick reply :highfive::angel::fingers-crossed:
i have 3 question
Q1-i doidnt under stand ur point becoz befor e posting this thread i googled for custom rom or cm10 & i found this on a motorola official discussion
(if u google "ics or bootloader unlock on atrix 2" then its 3rd option)
"Question Title:
ICS Update or Unlock Bootloader
Comment:
I have brought Brand new Motorola Atrix 2 (Indian Version and not US AT&T model) last month hoping it will be getting ICS update, but now my Skyrocket got updated to ics and Updated my SGS I9000 to JellyBean using CM10. Being such a capable device Atrix 2 is still running on 2.3.6 (Out of Box), which is also having network connectivity issue here in India. I now feel it was a mistake buying a Motorola Atrix2 and could have bought Sony Xperia P which is in same price bracket which is getting update much faster.
If Motorola can`t update Atrix2 to stable ICS, i would like them to unlock bootloader for same as there are many developers around who can create custom ROMS (ICS or even JB) much stable & faster than Motorola team.
To make matter worse yesterday news came out that Motorola are shutting down operations in Asia Pacific. I do hope they can provide us with either a stable ICS update or Unlock the bootloader.
"
so plz reply is it now nessecary to unlock bootloader for custom rom or cm10, as i like xda dev work becoz of
a-no company app
b-overclock Facility
Q2-secondly will i b able overclock in custom rom or cm10 (as my boot loader will b locked, will it let me over clock in cm10 or custum rom)
Q3-there r kernel avalible for over clocking but when i zip instal them by CMW they show no effect(may b becoz of bootloader not been unlocked)
so plz help me overclock becoz this device with overclock is an gr8 device
so plz helpppppppppppppppp
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
sry i wasnt geting to reply u both dev at same time
First, forget about unlocking the bootloader. We don't need to unlock it to install the roms that we have in the developers sections.
Secondly, we have stable ics, and now, finally, we have a stable Jellybean for international phones.
But, i'm going to respond your questions in order.
1: The info that are you reading, is ooooold. If you want stable ICS, check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Those are for international Atrix 2. It means, that ones they were not bought in AT&T.
And, if you have international atrix 2, you can choose jellybean, too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092107
2: Yes, you have to flash 2 .zip's files into the custom recovery.
I don't know too much about that. But, if you read a little, you'll see that is easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988411
3: There is no kernel available for overclocking besides the one we are using.
If you are trying to say the .zip's that you have to flash with Cwm, read the answer 2.
^^+1 what he said, but I would like to add, do yourself a huge favor and read EVERYTHING that pertains to your phones model BEFORE trying anything. Then read it all again. Then when you think you understand, read it again. You will see that most all of your questions have been previously answered, and you will gain knowledge in the process. It's a win/win for everybody that has the patience and puts in the effort to learn on their own. Good luck to ya.:thumbup:
brianmoyano said:
First, forget about unlocking the bootloader. We don't need to unlock it to install the roms that we have in the developers sections.
Secondly, we have stable ics, and now, finally, we have a stable Jellybean for international phones.
But, i'm going to respond your questions in order.
1: The info that are you reading, is ooooold. If you want stable ICS, check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Those are for international Atrix 2. It means, that ones they were not bought in AT&T.
And, if you have international atrix 2, you can choose jellybean, too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092107
2: Yes, you have to flash 2 .zip's files into the custom recovery.
I don't know too much about that. But, if you read a little, you'll see that is easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988411
3: There is no kernel available for overclocking besides the one we are using.
If you are trying to say the .zip's that you have to flash with Cwm, read the answer 2.
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thanx alot for ur detaile answer
it helped me & now i am runing jb withh root
thnx:laugh:
brianmoyano said:
First, forget about unlocking the bootloader. We don't need to unlock it to install the roms that we have in the developers sections.
Secondly, we have stable ics, and now, finally, we have a stable Jellybean for international phones.
But, i'm going to respond your questions in order.
1: The info that are you reading, is ooooold. If you want stable ICS, check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Those are for international Atrix 2. It means, that ones they were not bought in AT&T.
And, if you have international atrix 2, you can choose jellybean, too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092107
2: Yes, you have to flash 2 .zip's files into the custom recovery.
I don't know too much about that. But, if you read a little, you'll see that is easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988411
3: There is no kernel available for overclocking besides the one we are using.
If you are trying to say the .zip's that you have to flash with Cwm, read the answer 2.
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i have tried this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1988411
but its not oc my atrix2 when it was ics
what i did
-downloaded & installed init.d & oc zip
n it didn't work
Q1-plzzzzz give me an summarized tutorial for this overclocking as i m not able to understand tutorial on link
Q2-now i m running jelly beans, so does this work on jb becoz its written in warning that"THIS WILL MESS UP YOUR PHONE IF YOU ARE CURENTLY RUNING ANY CM10 OR MAJICMOD!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS FOR FACTORY ICS, OR ICS PHONES THAT DO NOT ALREADY HAVE INIT.D!!!!! "
i wann known will it work on official jb
Originally posted for help but it's pointless now. Figured I'll share what I've discovered to save others time.
The A in ST26a means the bootloader cannot be unlocked.
A locked bootloader means you won't be able to do 99% of the things here, so you're kinda ****ed. Also limited to ROMs based on the stock firmware.
When it comes to rooting, CydiaImpactor is the simplest: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593750
I finally returned my Nexus 6, because of the weight and big screen, I decided to go with Z3 because of its good looking.
But after reading the whole forum, I realize that I cannot root it, GOD!!!!!!!
Can someone tell me that our Developers are working on it?
I really don't want to return my phone again.
yafei2011 said:
I finally returned my Nexus 6, because of the weight and big screen, I decided to go with Z3 because of its good looking.
But after reading the whole forum, I realize that I cannot root it, GOD!!!!!!!
Can someone tell me that our Developers are working on it?
I really don't want to return my phone again.
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Of course they are, when it will be available, anyones guess
Umm it's been rootable for awhile.
Really? For tmobile version? Any link to how to root it? Thanks.
not currently rootable
here we go
the "helpful" side of XDA
here's your answer :
the z3 IS rootable, but only if you unlock the bootloader. there are potentially some issues with this - DRM keys, low light camera not as good.
you can't do a TA backup as you need to be rooted to do so.
The Z3 is NOT rootable currently, if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
hope that helps more than "yes/no" above
y2grae said:
here we go
the "helpful" side of XDA
here's your answer :
the z3 IS rootable, but only if you unlock the bootloader. there are potentially some issues with this - DRM keys, low light camera not as good.
you can't do a TA backup as you need to be rooted to do so.
The Z3 is NOT rootable currently, if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
hope that helps more than "yes/no" above
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See subject line. "T-Mobile Z3 (D6616)". All of the T-mobile Z3's are "Bootloader unlockable = no". Not rootable currently.
The tmobile version can't be unlocked as of yet. I made the jump thinking it could be but over all even with out root this is a beast how many phone can be themed with out root i know this one does.
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any update to this? is t-mobile z3 D6616 rootable yet with retaining low light camera and drm keys?
marksee said:
any update to this? is t-mobile z3 D6616 rootable yet with retaining low light camera and drm keys?
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No, and we only lose those features if boot loader is unlocked not by rooting. But the T-Mobile variant has a locked boot loader so there is no way of losing the DRM features.
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Free mobile app
If theming is your thing, check out the Apex launcher. Works fine on my D6616 from T-Mobile.
any update to this? I just want root on my D6616. 4.4 rooted is fine with me. It's such a hassle finding details for T-mobile variant in this forum!
marksee said:
any update to this? I just want root on my D6616. 4.4 rooted is fine with me. It's such a hassle finding details for T-mobile variant in this forum!
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Do you have any suggestions, or are you just going to complain?
danishdish said:
Do you have any suggestions, or are you just going to complain?
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Well i mentioned earlier too in Z1 forums, that T-mobile variants should get another sub-forum for android development, as its locked and mostly all ftfs that are applicable for the non T-mobile versions can't easily be used for the T-mobile variant. I wasn't complaining, i was merely stating my experience looking for Z3 T-mobile variant files, resources etc in a forum where mostly everything can't be applied to this version, sadly.