Hi I would like to ask for your help on working with my Xperial L. It is free phone from my network plan so when I checked the unlock bootloader is set to NO. that is my problem at the moment. Is it still possible to root, and port a kernel/custom rom even if the bootloader cannot be unlocked? I hope you could give me the proper steps so I can arrive at the same set up as yours.
Here are the details of my unit at the moment:
Model - Xperial L C2105
Android version - 4.1.2
Build number - 15.0.A.2.17
Bootloader unlock: not allowed
I haven't started anything yet as I'm unsure which to steps to follow, hope if there's someone who had the same details can help me to root and port a kernel/rom.
Many Thanks in Advance!
rayleigh2010 said:
Hi I would like to ask for your help on working with my Xperial L. It is free phone from my network plan so when I checked the unlock bootloader is set to NO. that is my problem at the moment. Is it still possible to root, and port a kernel/custom rom even if the bootloader cannot be unlocked? I hope you could give me the proper steps so I can arrive at the same set up as yours.
Here are the details of my unit at the moment:
Model - Xperial L C2105
Android version - 4.1.2
Build number - 15.0.A.2.17
Bootloader unlock: not allowed
I haven't started anything yet as I'm unsure which to steps to follow, hope if there's someone who had the same details can help me to root and port a kernel/rom.
Many Thanks in Advance!
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@rayleigh2010
Yes you can root & also install ROM too without unlocking (Which is risky). Kernel needs UBL so you can never have kernel for your device(AFAIK). Try to get it unlocked from your vendor or ask him for a replacement for your phone and get a Unlock able phone.
@Navneet Suresh
Yes you can root & also install ROM too without unlocking (Which is risky). Kernel needs UBL so you can never have kernel for your device(AFAIK). Try to get it unlocked from your vendor or ask him for a replacement for your phone and get a Unlock able phone.
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what are my options then and what are the risks if I don't unlock my bootloader? I don't think my vendor would change it so I'll just have to live with it.. can you provide me a tutorial please with these limitations..I would be very grateful if you could help me. thanks again.. :good:
@rayleigh2010
Use the below link to root latest build it works (AFAIK).
And for roms CNT ROM has installation option for LBL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591290
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@Navneet Suresh
Navneet Suresh said:
@rayleigh2010
Use the below link to root latest build it works (AFAIK).
And for roms CNT ROM has installation option for LBL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591290
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can I upgrade to 4.2.2 as well? after rooting? im good with the stock rom/kernel.. would just like to know now if I can upgrade to stock 4.2 with LBL. after rooting.. thanks!
rayleigh2010 said:
@Navneet Suresh
can I upgrade to 4.2.2 as well? after rooting? im good with the stock rom/kernel.. would just like to know now if I can upgrade to stock 4.2 with LBL. after rooting.. thanks!
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Yes you can as your boot loader will still be locked. You can upgrade via Sony Update Center
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Hi all!
I have a rooted(using framaroot) XPERIA E(C1505) phone, with locked bootloader(bl unlock allowed:no). I've been searching on xda for 2 days, I found a lot of install guides for other types, but i cant find the solution for installing CWM to my phone.
So i'd like to ask is there any method to install CWM with locked bootloader, or it's impossible now?
And if it's impossible, can i install Custom ROM without CWM? How?
Thank you for replying
Megvagyok said:
Hi all!
I have a rooted(using framaroot) XPERIA E(C1505) phone, with locked bootloader(bl unlock allowed:no). I've been searching on xda for 2 days, I found a lot of install guides for other types, but i cant find the solution for installing CWM to my phone.
So i'd like to ask is there any method to install CWM with locked bootloader, or it's impossible now?
And if it's impossible, can i install Custom ROM without CWM? How?
Thank you for replying
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No sorry mate, your going to have to have an unlocked bootloader or wait for the developers to come out with CWM for locked bootloaders, hardly likely for our phone, Maybe in a year or so since the Xperia E came out this year!
UltraGamerHD said:
No sorry mate, your going to have to have an unlocked bootloader or wait for the developers to come out with CWM for locked bootloaders, hardly likely for our phone, Maybe in a year or so since the Xperia E came out this year!
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I'm disappointed And is there any way to install Custom ROM without CWM?
Megvagyok said:
I'm disappointed And is there any way to install Custom ROM without CWM?
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No chance bro. The only thing you can do without cwm, is install some mods (themes, toggles etc), i mean all the stuff you can just copy in system/app.
If you want to install a custom rom you will need to unlock your bootloader and use a kernel with integrated cwm.
xperia e
Megvagyok said:
I'm disappointed And is there any way to install Custom ROM without CWM?
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dude..i have xperia e C1505..and i have flashed cwm successfully...
model : Xperia E C1505
root status : Yes
Unlocked Bootloader : yes
dhrumilshah49 said:
dude..i have xperia e C1505..and i have flashed cwm successfully...
model : Xperia E C1505
root status : Yes
Unlocked Bootloader : yes
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Which one did you flash bro? From which device is the cwm?
I didn't find the one for Xperia E.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Which one did you flash bro? From which device is the cwm?
I didn't find the one for Xperia E.
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i did the official one..from sony website...using flashtool by androxyde...xperia e single sim..C1505...but i am facing bootloops...so plz help me out..hit thanks if i helped..
dhrumilshah49 said:
i did the official one..from sony website...using flashtool by androxyde...xperia e single sim..C1505...but i am facing bootloops...so plz help me out..hit thanks if i helped..
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Then you didn't install cwm mate. You rooted your phone and unlocked your bootloader, right?
Are you using a custom kernel?
Please describe me the entire procedure you did with the links of the mods you used.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Then you didn't install cwm mate. You rooted your phone and unlocked your bootloader, right?
Are you using a custom kernel?
Please describe me the entire procedure you did with the links of the mods you used.
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Here is the link for cwm for E http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276943
Flash it via flashtool with unlocked bootloader.
Thank me if I helped you.
Yes, it is possible!!
Hi men, I think it is possible with flashtool. You can check in xperiafirmware dot com (sorry, they don't let me set any website)
Best regards,
Casanova said:
Here is the link for cwm for E http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276943
Flash it via flashtool with unlocked bootloader.
Thank me if I helped you.
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The question was raised because of the locked bootloader...
Does any know a suitable method for Xpheria E ,locked bootloader,to run Custom roms?
What are you guys talking about? Unlocking bootloaders, CWM in general or CWM for locked bootloaders in particular?
I think somebody said CWM for locked bootloader wasn't possible for the E cause there was no available exploit.
NSDCars5 said:
What are you guys talking about? Unlocking bootloaders, CWM in general or CWM for locked bootloaders in particular?
I think somebody said CWM for locked bootloader wasn't possible for the E cause there was no available exploit.
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That's right. No exploit
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EDIT : 3 July 2014
Kernel Thread is now Open !
Hi Guys
I've been working on the Xperia C kernel for some weeks now.
( I don't own this device)
-Fixed several build errors by now.
What I need:
- Testers, that own the unlocked boot loader, and have CWM installed.
Reply in this thread, if you wish to test my kernel beta builds, don't PM me please, I already receive a lot of daily PMs.
In an couple weeks ( hope ) the first public build will be sent to testers.
Regards
superdragonpt said:
Hi Guys
I've been working on the Xperia C kernel for some weeks now.
( I don't own this device)
-Fixed several build errors by now.
What I need:
- Testers, that own the unlocked boot loader, and have CWM installed.
Reply in this thread, if you wish to test my kernel beta builds, don't PM me please, I already receive a lot of daily PMs.
In an couple weeks ( hope ) the first public build will be sent to testers.
Regards
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Im always ready to test
I am willing to test but guide me on what should happen hehe
superdragonpt said:
Hi Guys
I've been working on the Xperia C kernel for some weeks now.
( I don't own this device)
-Fixed several build errors by now.
What I need:
- Testers, that own the unlocked boot loader, and have CWM installed.
Reply in this thread, if you wish to test my kernel beta builds, don't PM me please, I already receive a lot of daily PMs.
In an couple weeks ( hope ) the first public build will be sent to testers.
Regards
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Bootloader can't be unlocked for XC...
But we have CWM...
I dont think we can flash kernels with locked bootloder
Hi
Yes, full instructions will be given
Regards
I'm in too for testing
Thanks for giving us hope
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Count me in too !! Im all in for kernel testing
I'd love to be a cellphone guinea pig :good:
@superdragonpt I have some doubts here but before I post them here I just want to clarify that I'm in no way questioning your work...
So here's my doubt
As we know that Xperia C's bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. So from where does a custom kernel come in? You can't flash a kernel unless and until the bootloader is unlocked. How would people flash your kernel...? I hope you're getting what I'm trying to ask...
sud.vastav said:
@superdragonpt I have some doubts here but before I post them here I just want to clarify that I'm in no way questioning your work...
So here's my doubt
As we know that Xperia C's bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. So from where does a custom kernel come in? You can't flash a kernel unless and until the bootloader is unlocked. How would people flash your kernel...? I hope you're getting what I'm trying to ask...
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From what I gather some xperia C units came with an unlock bootloader, meaning we can flash an boot.IMG.
There's more info about this on this sub forum.
That's why I posted the mandatory requirements of having :
Cwm
Unlocked boot loader
Regards
superdragonpt said:
From what I gather some xperia C units came with an unlock bootloader, meaning we can flash an boot.IMG.
There's more info about this on this sub forum.
That's why I posted the mandatory requirements of having :
Cwm
Unlocked boot loader
Regards
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I agree with you superdragonpt :good:
We have a working samsung rom right now. Everything works but sim cards do not recognized.
You can contact with someshch for details on XDA.
Thanks for your work
superdragonpt said:
From what I gather some xperia C units came with an unlock bootloader
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how can we tell if i or anyone of us have an unlocked bootlader?
zenxus31 said:
how can we tell if i or anyone of us have an unlocked bootlader?
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No offence dude, but that is one of the most retarded question I've read yet.
Why do you have a petition-signature regarding unlocking bootloader if you dont know if its unlocked or not :silly:
Very few people take the time to go through the forum and its threads and ACTUALLY read the information. And they go spamming basic questions instead of clicking a few clicks and getting the relevant information themselves.
Regarding your question-----
dial *#*#7378423#*#*
check the service info, then configuraion,
Check the rooting status
#rant over #
There are *no* units that came with an unlocked bootloader
mabaso said:
There are *no* units that came with an unlocked bootloader
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maybe there is another way to unlock this bootloader
pangeranpas said:
maybe there is another way to unlock this bootloader
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1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733827
2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696987
. These are procedures to install CWM on our phones.
The phone which came with locked bootloader.
Connect the dots please :silly:
Can someone please give me a link to xperia c south african firmware,I recently unbricked my xc using the generic version and now I'm having issues with my hspa+..slow internet and download speeds..10kb/s..help me guys
metalrules321 said:
1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733827
2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696987
. These are procedures to install CWM on our phones.
The phone which came with locked bootloader.
Connect the dots please :silly:
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^^ THIS
Thanks for the links ...
Regards
superdragonpt said:
^^ THIS
Thanks for the links ...
Regards
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Mate
We are super eager for your creation :highfive:
I have searched and I cannot find a root method for the Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653) I have which is running Android OS 4.4.4 and the firmware version is 23.0.1.A.1.49 - can this specific Z3 be rooted? If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.
Many thanks.
ianwuk
ianwuk said:
I have searched and I cannot find a root method for the Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653) I have which is running Android OS 4.4.4 and the firmware version is 23.0.1.A.1.49 - can this specific Z3 be rooted? If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.
Many thanks.
ianwuk
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search for griefroot, that will give you the only way to root a z3 on a locked bootloader
gregbradley said:
search for griefroot, that will give you the only way to root a z3 on a locked bootloader
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I have already unlocked the bootloader using Sony's website. What are my rooting options for this device with an unlocked bootloader?
Many thanks.
ianwuk
ianwuk said:
I have already unlocked the bootloader using Sony's website. What are my rooting options for this device with an unlocked bootloader?
Many thanks.
ianwuk
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Flash an insecure kernel from the development section
look for advanced stock kernel....
If you have unlocked then it is SOOOOOOo easy to root....
EDIT
Say goodbye to your DRM keys though, if you unlock before rooting you will never see them again. You may want to look in the cross device development section to see the thread about restoring DRM functionality.
gregbradley said:
Flash an insecure kernel from the development section
look for advanced stock kernel....
If you have unlocked then it is SOOOOOOo easy to root....
EDIT
Say goodbye to your DRM keys though, if you unlock before rooting you will never see them again. You may want to look in the cross device development section to see the thread about restoring DRM functionality.
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Can I assume flashing this kernel would be fine?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/orig-development/d66xx-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-7-root-t2890116
ianwuk said:
Can I assume flashing this kernel would be fine?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/orig-development/d66xx-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-7-root-t2890116
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Should be, they're are others in the development section as well
Just make sure you read the requirements to make sure your phone and firmware are supported
gregbradley said:
Should be, they're are others in the development section as well
Just make sure you read the requirements to make sure your phone and firmware are supported
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I tried it but now I have lost wifi on the device and I am flashing it back to stock. I have searched in the development section and I cannot seem to find anything for 23.0.1.A.1.49 other than the above.
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this whole Android tech stuff, but recently I decided to try cyanogenmod on my Xperia L device. But the thing is that the Bootloader access is restricted by default, so I can't install it. Can you show me any Custom Roms that don't need the Bootloader to be unlocked? Or if there is a way to unlock the Bootloader, even if unlocking is not allowed on my phone?
Thank you in advance!
There is no way to install custom rom without unlocking bootloader.and yes our device(Xperia L) is unlockbale.
Find hear.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/tutorial-bootloader-unlocking-relocking-t2332900
And stryflex is the best rom for our device.
LernenBoy said:
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this whole Android tech stuff, but recently I decided to try cyanogenmod on my Xperia L device. But the thing is that the Bootloader access is restricted by default, so I can't install it. Can you show me any Custom Roms that don't need the Bootloader to be unlocked? Or if there is a way to unlock the Bootloader, even if unlocking is not allowed on my phone?
Thank you in advance!
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You can try this one here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/rom-z3-stryder-rom-t2991955
durgesh2401 said:
And stryflex is the best rom for our device.
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Stryflex is a pretty good one ,but You can't decide which one is the best
SdtBarbarossa said:
Banrom is the best!
Features:
- you learn how to respect the rules
- you learn to not ask for eta
- you learn to not ask for best rom
- you learn to respect others work
Best is you test the 24h demo version before you flash the fullversion
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durgesh2401 said:
There is no way to install custom rom without unlocking bootloader.and yes our device(Xperia L) is unlockbale.
Find hear.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/tutorial-bootloader-unlocking-relocking-t2332900
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Well, I checked out the tutorial, but it does mention that if bootloader unlock is restricted, then I can't do much. However, I might try to flash the rom what n78 shadow mentioned:
n78 shadow said:
You can try this one here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...r-rom-t2991955
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I'll would love to test it, but is it possible to flash it without unlocking the bootloader?
LernenBoy said:
Well, I checked out the tutorial, but it does mention that if bootloader unlock is restricted, then I can't do much. However, I might try to flash the rom what n78 shadow mentioned:
I'll would love to test it, but is it possible to flash it without unlocking the bootloader?
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yes , but you must deodex your rom.
And if you want to install recovery without unlocking try this one out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320
Good luck
If your bootloader status is unlock not allowed,you can try the ROMs which are for locked bootloader otherwise you can unlock your bootloader can flash any rom
n78 shadow said:
yes , but you must deodex your rom.
And if you want to install recovery without unlocking try this one out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320
Good luck
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It took me a while to figure things out, but I actually managed to get the custom rom working! Thank you very much for the help!
Hi!
I've got a Xperia Miro (ST23i) which has Android 4.0.4 official firmware, 11.0.A.5.5. I now want to upgrade it to 4.1, mainly because of an app which I use now demands 4.1.
The phone is rooted but bootloader is locked. When checking the bootloader if it can be unlocked it says "No".
So my question is, can I upgrade it? Is there any stable 4.1 that I can install even though bootloader is locked?
To clarify and add to my question a bit:
I know there are roms based on stock kernel which can be installed and I assume those would work on a phone with unocked bootloader. But would it show as a 4.1 phone and the app I mentioned would work or would it be just the same as with the stock 4.0.4?
Thanks
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Anyone knows?
LeRobE said:
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Anyone knows?
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No, unfortunately you can't. You must unlock bootloader for that.
Option58 said:
No, unfortunately you can't. You must unlock bootloader for that.
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Ok, too bad. But atleast I know now. Thanks for your answer!