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[q] help!! Can't unlock bootloader!!

Hello Guys,,
pls Someone help me. I can't unlock my bootloader using S1 n S2 Tools..
I followed all the instructions written, but no luck..
any idea???

shark221 said:
Hello Guys,,
pls Someone help me. I can't unlock my bootloader using S1 n S2 Tools..
I followed all the instructions written, but no luck..
any idea???
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Did you check "NOT RECOGNISED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" message from given tool

mujeeb999 said:
Did you check "NOT RECOGNISED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" message from given tool
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it say "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" *compused*
whats next...
i really want to use custom kernel..

shark221 said:
it say "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" *compused*
whats next...
i really want to use custom kernel..
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Which rom you are using to unlock bootloader
It only works with stock rom

that's false information you have given. It will also work with custom ROM 2.2 2.3 as well -at least as far as unlocking by using flashtool 0.5.3 is concerned.
They want you to stick with stock ROM 2.1 because there's less risk of screwing things up. There are various persons who have unlocked their bootloader using custom ROM such as gingerdx and gingerexperia.
There are never any official words that come out and say "don't use custom ROM" but if you look at the code where they patch things you only see that they need a stock kernel and rooted system to work with, nothing more than that!

vientito said:
that's false information you have given. It will also work with custom ROM 2.2 2.3 as well -at least as far as unlocking by using flashtool 0.5.3 is concerned.
They want you to stick with stock ROM 2.1 because there's less risk of screwing things up. There are various persons who have unlocked their bootloader using custom ROM such as gingerdx and gingerexperia.
There are never any official words that come out and say "don't use custom ROM" but if you look at the code where they patch things you only see that they need a stock kernel and rooted system to work with, nothing more than that!
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+1 i unlock my bootloader on gdx 17 and all good my kernel now is alfs v05

vientito said:
that's false information you have given. It will also work with custom ROM 2.2 2.3 as well -at least as far as unlocking by using flashtool 0.5.3 is concerned.
They want you to stick with stock ROM 2.1 because there's less risk of screwing things up. There are various persons who have unlocked their bootloader using custom ROM such as gingerdx and gingerexperia.
There are never any official words that come out and say "don't use custom ROM" but if you look at the code where they patch things you only see that they need a stock kernel and rooted system to work with, nothing more than that!
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+1 I unlocked bootloader with gingerdx v013 and I am going to install either linuxdx or Alfs kernel
sent from my x8 running gingerdx

mujeeb999 said:
Which rom you are using to unlock bootloader
It only works with stock rom
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I'm using stock rom at that time..
for now revert back to custom rom untill someone post an easiest tutorial on how to unlock bootloader..
Big thanks mate!!

wilbso said:
+1 I unlocked bootloader with gingerdx v013 and I am going to install either linuxdx or Alfs kernel
sent from my x8 running gingerdx
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thanks, dl GDX v13 now, will try after finish downloading.....

wilbso said:
+1 I unlocked bootloader with gingerdx v013 and I am going to install either linuxdx or Alfs kernel
sent from my x8 running gingerdx
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TNX Wilbso..i found a "mini tutorial" under ur signature will try in a bit..

hi!
i was running on GingerDX v21 and orig. stock kernel when i opened bootloader.First time was somethin wrong and i bricked the phone(it was not recognized SIM anymore!)but then was only helpful tool for me that S1tool with "restore" button and it fixes my bootloader!!!And then i tryed again and now it success!Now i have dual touch and custom kernel!
X8,open bootloader,kernel 2.6.29.6-nAa-06b nobodyAtall,Gingerxperia v17

montekristo said:
hi!
i was running on GingerDX v21 and orig. stock kernel when i opened bootloader.First time was somethin wrong and i bricked the phone(it was not recognized SIM anymore!)but then was only helpful tool for me that S1tool with "restore" button and it fixes my bootloader!!!And then i tryed again and now it success!Now i have dual touch and custom kernel!
X8,open bootloader,kernel 2.6.29.6-nAa-06b nobodyAtall,Gingerxperia v17
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lucky you! for now will stick on stock kernel..till i got enough courage to unlock again for the third time..

[Q] Fastest rom (+battery saving)?

What is the fastest rom for X8 with stock kernel? Should also be battery saving and not ram consuming, but most important: FAST
I dont need a very good looking rom with fancy widgets and lots of functions or setting, just fast and battery saving
Cheers...

PrimeHD i think
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PrimeHD seems to need nAa kernel and i cant unlock my bootloader....i need a rom for stock kernel and locked bl

Raex said:
PrimeHD seems to need nAa kernel and i cant unlock my bootloader....i need a rom for stock kernel and locked bl
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For fast and battery saving , use froyo ROMS like froyobread/froyopro

Raex said:
PrimeHD seems to need nAa kernel and i cant unlock my bootloader....i need a rom for stock kernel and locked bl
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PrimeHD for Stock Kernel is ur answer!
Find it in "All downloads" link in the 2nd post of the thread.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

Thanks, i'll flash primehd tomorrow as you wrote: "there is going to be v5.4 for all kernels, I will finish up my last checkings and upload the files tomorrow."
So i dont have to flash 5.3 today and 5.4 tomorrow
Just to be sure....i just have to boot into cwm, do a full wipe and install primehds53 (or tomorrow primehds54) and then reboot and let it boot into primehd?
I'm asking this because there is a hotfix file too and somewhere i read that i have to install google apps and i dont know if the hotfix file is ment or not?!
thanks in advance........i'm really looking forward to using primehd
Cheers...

11W33 vs unlocking bootloader

Hey!!
I'm new on this forum. So I have rooted X8 (E15i) with 11W33 and I have GingerDX, but its slowly. I want to unlock bootloader for greater performance, but I read that bootloader unlock can permanently damage the phone. I search for safe roads to unlock phone, or better ROM for stock kernel. This phone Is my first with Android, so please understand me.

Dont try to unlock you wll brick ur phone. only below 11w29 its safe, above its playing with your luck:fingers-crossed:.
just try some stock kernel roms and find what suit you. i think dx is very good just update it or delete some unwanted apps that slow it down
if you want to check this support stock kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1237930
if you want to stay with dx you can speed it up by overclock it with this module that u can find it in his thread
(GingerDX Overclock Module (x8oc.ko v004) ) but dont set very high frequences.

thats not true
check this forum : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506502
u can now unlock the bootloader above11w29+.

It is still 50-50% chance for 11w29-11w34 and above that through you're phone after trying it, only if you're very lucky you can have it work on 11w35+..
Sent by the walking walkman..

You can try, but there is a big chance that you end up with a hardbrick.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium

I dont want any chance to brick my phone. I tryed GingerDX + OC to 768 and governor performance but it's slowier than Stock rom. I downloaded unofficial MIUM rom and its quite faster, but still this is not good rom, i have only 20MB free ram, when i kill all apps.

veteran97 said:
I dont want any chance to brick my phone. I tryed GingerDX + OC to 768 and governor performance but it's slowier than Stock rom. I downloaded unofficial MIUM rom and its quite faster, but still this is not good rom, i have only 20MB free ram, when i kill all apps.
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It's a shame for your mobile to ruin for a risk .... I tried it and the particular Rom and I was not at all pleased

counter strike's miui isnt finished yet.
use any froyo rom for stock kernel(x8).
and if you are really upto gb rom
use supercharger(ultraram settings).
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app

Hey here i found a rom that i used to have on stock kernel-gb and i was quite satisfied
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109563
to download the last version v4.5.4 its on this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109563&page=122
if you want u can try

veteran97 said:
Hey!!
I'm new on this forum. So I have rooted X8 (E15i) with 11W33 and I have GingerDX, but its slowly. I want to unlock bootloader for greater performance, but I read that bootloader unlock can permanently damage the phone. I search for safe roads to unlock phone, or better ROM for stock kernel. This phone Is my first with Android, so please understand me.
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i successfully unlock 11w32.
Send from my E15i using xda premium.
Press thanks if helped
*Xperia X8 Black @ ICS miniCM9 3.0.3 on nAa ICS 04 kernel *
Thank you very much nAa!

Help Choosing Custom Rom

Hi, for the first time I'm planning to install a custom rom so infact I'm doing this only because of native app2sd support:fingers-crossed: but to be honest I want a full compatible custom rom which should support and run most applications from market and performance should be good just like the stock 2.1 if not better... and if possible then camera and all other major functions should be working in it without any bugs.
That's all I ask .. currently I'm thinking about :
cyanogenmod
GingerDX
GingerZaraki
but I don't know which one is better Don't really want to unlock bootloader / kernels unless really necessary..
Thanks in advance.

orangzeb said:
Hi, for the first time I'm planning to install a custom rom so infact I'm doing this only because of native app2sd support:fingers-crossed: but to be honest I want a full compatible custom rom which should support and run most applications from market and performance should be good just like the stock 2.1 if not better... and if possible then camera and all other major functions should be working in it without any bugs.
That's all I ask .. currently I'm thinking about :
cyanogenmod
GingerDX
GingerZaraki
but I don't know which one is better Don't really want to unlock bootloader / kernels unless really necessary..
Thanks in advance.
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Unlocking bootloader & installing a custom kernel is highly recommended ( if u don't know how to unlock & required build date DON'T TRY IT)
Best rom for stock is Gingerdx (my opinion) very stable, smooth.
Camera, etc works fine & without bugs.
Native app2sd is also supported
Sent From My Black DRAGON

orangzeb said:
Hi, for the first time I'm planning to install a custom rom so infact I'm doing this only because of native app2sd support:fingers-crossed: but to be honest I want a full compatible custom rom which should support and run most applications from market and performance should be good just like the stock 2.1 if not better... and if possible then camera and all other major functions should be working in it without any bugs.
That's all I ask .. currently I'm thinking about :
cyanogenmod
GingerDX
GingerZaraki
but I don't know which one is better Don't really want to unlock bootloader / kernels unless really necessary..
Thanks in advance.
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Gingerdx stock kernel
Easiest to install...
But if u unlock bootloader performance will definetly increase
BTW what's ur phone's manufacturing date(remove battery & see)
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)

Hi thanks for answering both of you.. it says : cb5 10w36 , if unlocking bootloader is highly recommended then I think I might try that but with a full guide. then what rom would you recommend ?
edit : i'm gonna follow this guide for now to unlock my bootloader with stock 2.1 x8 2.1.1.C.0.0 , is it safe ?
okay I successfuly unlocked bootloader I think co'z in status it says "r"
now what ? which kernel do you guys recommend and which custom rom ?

orangzeb said:
Hi thanks for answering both of you.. it says : cb5 10w36 , if unlocking bootloader is highly recommended then I think I might try that but with a full guide. then what rom would you recommend ?
edit : i'm gonna follow this guide for now to unlock my bootloader with stock 2.1 x8 2.1.1.C.0.0 , is it safe ?
okay I successfuly unlocked bootloader I think co'z in status it says "r"
now what ? which kernel do you guys recommend and which custom rom ?
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Congratulations!
I recommend u nAa-14-gb for shakira + iXperia 8s v1.9.0 rom!
------Best performance for gaming(no lags on sixguns !)
------no radio (bug)
------ios interface
If u don't like iXperia try minicm7
Sent From My Black DRAGON

Thanks alot for replying mate but my main focus is not gaming but I see what you mean there... I hate iphone graphics but I like Minicm7 I think I'll stick to it but for now I'm leaving this thread for more replies so I could decide something tomorrow. I kinda like vista / aero graphics , will minicm7 support such themes?
edit : after alot of reading here , I'm stuck with minimc7 or gingerdx 0.29 ? plz help me choose.

orangzeb said:
Thanks alot for replying mate but my main focus is not gaming but I see what you mean there... I hate iphone graphics but I like Minicm7 I think I'll stick to it but for now I'm leaving this thread for more replies so I could decide something tomorrow. I kinda like vista / aero graphics , will minicm7 support such themes and what's the real difference between 7 and 10 ?
edit : after alot of reading here , I'm stuck with minimc7,latest or gingerdx latest ?
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I think gingerdx for NAa kernel will be great
BTW which Android version you need? Roms are based on them (froyo,gingerbread, ICS,Jelly bean)
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saurabh singhal said:
I think gingerdx for NAa kernel will be great
BTW which Android version you need? Roms are based on them (froyo,gingerbread, ICS,Jelly bean)
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)
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& when someone replies you don't forget to hit thanks button don't be lazy
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)

I don't care about android version that much as long as it is bug free , stable, fast, compatible and graphically appealing...
& when someone replies you don't forget to hit thanks button don't be lazy
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I always try to hit that man.

orangzeb said:
I don't care about android version that much as long as it is bug free , stable, fast, compatible and graphically appealing...
I always try to hit that man.
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Then GingerDX for nAa kernel is best...
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)

okay I'm going for DGX0.29 + nAa kernel , just installed clockwork recovery from xda, now should I install the kernel first or the rom ?

orangzeb said:
okay I'm going for DGX0.29 + nAa kernel , just installed clockwork recovery from xda, now should I install the kernel first or the rom ?
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No need to install recovery if u are flashing kernel......
It's present in the kernel..
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)

lolz, I didn't know that, I think GDX0.29 contains nAa kernel ? if not should I install the kernel first or the rom ?

orangzeb said:
lolz, I didn't know that, I think GDX0.29 contains nAa kernel ? if not should I install the kernel first or the rom ?
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First kernel ..
& wait(if you can) gdx v030 is coming soon...
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)

hmmm okay I think I should wait then as currently I have a 2 gb class 4 sd card planning to buy a 16 gb class 6 or better card next month. thanks mate.

orangzeb said:
hmmm okay I think I should wait then as currently I have a 2 gb class 4 sd card planning to buy a 16 gb class 6 or better card next month. thanks mate.
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You just have to press it no need to say it
sent from my W8 using xda app(paid/free doesn't matter)

[Q]

Hello Guys ,
I am new here .
I want to install Mini CM Rom in my Sony Xperia X8.
I want to ask which version would be best for me .?
1) miniCM7 i.e Ginger Bread with nAa
2) miniCM9 i.e Icecream Sandwich with nAa-ics
or 3) miniCM10 i.e Jelly Bean... with nAa-jb
Will my cellphone will hang,run slow on miniCM9 or miniCM10....?
Also I have heard GingerDX is a good ROM which works with stock kernel also.. should i consider it over mini ICM....?
----> My phone is having stock kernel,stock ROM and not been Rooted even once..

Number 2
If i helped you hit thanks button
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app

anirudh.88 said:
Hello Guys ,
I am new here .
I want to install Mini CM Rom in my Sony Xperia X8.
I want to ask which version would be best for me .?
1) miniCM7 i.e Ginger Bread with nAa
2) miniCM9 i.e Icecream Sandwich with nAa-ics
or 3) miniCM10 i.e Jelly Bean... with nAa-jb
Will my cellphone will hang,run slow on miniCM9 or miniCM10....?
Also I have heard GingerDX is a good ROM which works with stock kernel also.. should i consider it over mini ICM....?
----> My phone is having stock kernel,stock ROM and not been Rooted even once..
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If you can unlock bootloader:
Minicm7 is a good choice for day to day use,gaming.interface doesn't look pretty
iXperia 8s v1.9.0 is a perfect rom for gaming, high multitasking, much free ram, iPhone look you may like or hate it also fmradio doesn't work on this rom (& some other known bugs)
Minicm9 is quite stable (comparing to minicm9) needs swap partition for better responsibility, around 20% slower than minicm7, most of gameloft games force close (because of android 4) ,perfect interface (I love it)
Minicm10 is for experiences of jellybean , forget gaming , not stable (still in nightly versions)
,perfect interface (better than Minicm9)
If you can't unlock :
Gingedx & froyopro are perfect,very stable & smooth
Depending on your bootloader & your personal expectation choose your rom
I like minicm9
Sent via Ultimate GB

First of all check whether u can unlock your bootloader or not then consider your options
sent from my w8
press thanks if I helped you

jay-z-s said:
If you can unlock bootloader:
Minicm7 is a good choice for day to day use,gaming.interface doesn't look pretty
iXperia 8s v1.9.0 is a perfect rom for gaming, high multitasking, much free ram, iPhone look you may like or hate it also fmradio doesn't work on this rom (& some other known bugs)
Minicm9 is quite stable (comparing to minicm9) needs swap partition for better responsibility, around 20% slower than minicm7, most of gameloft games force close (because of android 4) ,perfect interface (I love it)
Minicm10 is for experiences of jellybean , forget gaming , not stable (still in nightly versions)
,perfect interface (better than Minicm9)
If you can't unlock :
Gingedx & froyopro are perfect,very stable & smooth
Depending on your bootloader & your personal expectation choose your rom
I like minicm9
Sent via Ultimate GB
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Thing is i Dont want high end games ...just one or two like temple run or angry birds.. thats it ..but my cell should not hang or run slow ...
Also on Gingedx & froyopro will i be able to detect wifihotspots or make a new hotspot , use app2sd...?

anirudh.88 said:
Thing is i Dont want high end games ...just one or two like temple run or angry birds.. thats it ..but my cell should not hang or run slow ...
Also on Gingedx & froyopro will i be able to detect wifihotspots or make a new hotspot , use app2sd...?
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What the? can the Temple Run run in X8?
even PES2012 goes smoothly in X8 but Temple Run even not Supported!

anirudh.88 said:
Thing is i Dont want high end games ...just one or two like temple run or angry birds.. thats it ..but my cell should not hang or run slow ...
Also on Gingedx & froyopro will i be able to detect wifihotspots or make a new hotspot , use app2sd...?
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You need an unlocked bootloader in order to play temple run(needs swap to extend RAM & better 3D performance)
I'm not sure about hotspot in froyopro, but I'm 99% sure that gingerdx supports hotspot & app2sd.
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Choose 1 ,if u want smooth and fast rom without lags

How should I check that
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anirudh.88 said:
How should I check that
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Check what?
Sent via Ultimate GB

anirudh.88 said:
How should I check that
Sent from my E15i using xda app-developers app
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No need to check,we all know that ICS and JB isn't good for our phone,it's still laggy!:laugh:

Regarding bootloader unlocks.
anirudh.88 said:
How should I check that
Sent from my E15i using xda app-developers app
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jay-z-s said:
Check what?
Sent via Ultimate GB
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Check if the bootloader can be unlocked ....???
I have read if i even try unlocking bootloader it can be HARD BRICKED:fingers-crossed:

Regarding ROMs
2010matej said:
No need to check,we all know that ICS and JB isn't good for our phone,it's still laggy!:laugh:
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Are you saying I should go with Gingerdx or Mini CM7 (gingebread ones)..
I was thinking of getting MiniCm9 with swap partition from my memory card as RAM...(if i can unlock bootloader)
Do i need to have class 6 or higher memory card if i want to swap partition...?

anirudh.88 said:
Check if the bootloader can be unlocked ....???
I have read if i even try unlocking bootloader it can be HARD BRICKED:fingers-crossed:
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Remove battery, see the sticker on phone's back side if its 11w29+
Bootloader unlock is risky
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??
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anirudh.88 said:
Are you saying I should go with Gingerdx or Mini CM7 (gingebread ones)..
I was thinking of getting MiniCm9 with swap partition from my memory card as RAM...(if i can unlock bootloader)
Do i need to have class 6 or higher memory card if i want to swap partition...?
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U can try minicm9, if u feel phone laggy u can switch to gingerbread easily
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??

Regarding bootloader unlocks. and ROMS
Gogeta said:
Remove battery, see the sticker on phone's back side if its 11w29+
Bootloader unlock is risky
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??
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U can try minicm9, if u feel phone laggy u can switch to gingerbread easily
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??
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ON back of phone Its 11W20 but on the back of battery its 11W17...What do you suggest shoud i try bootloading....?
BTW Why i can install Ginger DX without unlocking bootloader...?
But miniCM 7,9 need bootloader unlock...intall ...?
Does it has something to do with kernal..?

Cheers!!!!
U can unlock bootloader safely
Unlock bootloader, flash a good kernel flash a rom compatible with that kernel
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??

anirudh.88 said:
ON back of phone Its 11W20 but on the back of battery its 11W17...What do you suggest shoud i try bootloading....?
BTW Why i can install Ginger DX without unlocking bootloader...?
But miniCM 7,9 need bootloader unlock...intall ...?
Does it has something to do with kernal..?
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you can install gdx on lock bootloader
but....(gdx for stock)
for the best result.use custom kernel.try to unlock your bootloader.since your on 11w17.
now you can use gb (gdx) ,ics or jb.(cm7,9,10)
minimum edition