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Original place (I don't understand the language):
http://se-cafe.net/forum/showthread.php?t=64038
XDA forum link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
Download link (version 1.8):
http://www.mediafire.com/?o224l3kfzlz45
Install:
- CWM for stock rom
- Apk
- BassBoost
- Mobile Bravia Engine
- more some feature
I tested it and working with xperia arc 2.3.4 (.42) fw!
I suggest you changed the title something like "cmw recovery on locked bl and more". I think many want recovery with but hesitant to unlock bootloader. Thanks for posting.
works perfect on rooted stock arc locked bootloader
sounds wonderful. I shall try on mine too
Can I install ROM now from the dev section in the forum?
can confirm that this does not work on the Xperia acro IS11S
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
george1983c said:
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
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Now we are able to make a full backup.
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
mrloltime said:
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
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Try it! lol
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
jtc42 said:
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
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i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
mrloltime said:
i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
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Are you sure that'll work? You still have a locked bootloader so custom ROMs probably still won't work. I think it more for backing up stock ROMs and installing mods etc.
ah ok i guessss your right....can we flash themes?
I have no idea. I'd like to know actually. Would make it a lot easier to test things that may cause a boot loop and be able to just flash back to stock without a full reset.
Sent from my LT15i
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
you are right,
Now we have to wait for developers to make some good rom whit stock kernel to, i'll love some miui rom
tomatos said:
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
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It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
jtc42 said:
It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
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Yes, but this is just a rom in ZIP file, just flash with CWM over the original stock rom. Test it if you have time!?
How about adding a (second) post / sticky in this Topic, with Roms, Tweaks etc. that work by CWM flashing... (locked bootloaders)
Hey guys,
Have a quick question here. When it was possible to (properly) unlock bootloader. I backed up my TA partition, root, unlock and custom ROM e.t.c.
Now, I wanted to test out stock 4.4 from Sony. Do I simply download the FTF and flash it via Flashtool? Will BIONZ e.t.c. work? Or do I have to go back to 4.2 stock, restore TA then it will work?
Or simply flash something like RomAur 4.4.2, and need not worry about TA (and BIONZ e.t.c. will work)?
Juzman said:
Hey guys,
Have a quick question here. When it was possible to (properly) unlock bootloader.
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when has it not been possible and what do you mean by properly?
Now, I wanted to test out stock 4.4 from Sony. Do I simply download the FTF and flash it via Flashtool?
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Yes
Juzman said:
Hey guys,
Have a quick question here. When it was possible to (properly) unlock bootloader. I backed up my TA partition, root, unlock and custom ROM e.t.c.
Now, I wanted to test out stock 4.4 from Sony. Do I simply download the FTF and flash it via Flashtool? Will BIONZ e.t.c. work? Or do I have to go back to 4.2 stock, restore TA then it will work?
Or simply flash something like RomAur 4.4.2, and need not worry about TA (and BIONZ e.t.c. will work)?
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Bionz is gone after you unlocked your bootloader. You'd have to restore your ta backup to get it back
gregbradley said:
when has it not been possible and what do you mean by properly? Yes
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It's always been possible, but there was an issue regarding unlocking bootloader at first with the camera bug.
Ahki767 said:
Bionz is gone after you unlocked your bootloader. You'd have to restore your ta backup to get it back
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This is what I meant. So, to have bionz, I would have to restore TA, relock bootloader and not have custom kernel (like Doomlords). And just flash something like RomAur.
Juzman said:
It's always been possible, but there was an issue regarding unlocking bootloader at first. Cannot remember what it was though.
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There was an issue with focus on the camera
This is what I meant. So, to have bionz, I would have to restore TA, relock bootloader and not have custom kernel (like Doomlords). And just flash something like RomAur.
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Justt resotre the TA, that relocks your bootloader anyway
RomAur is not a stock rom, flash a FTF after retoring your TA, it will also install the stock kernel you will need on a LB
gregbradley said:
There was an issue with focus on the camera Justt resotre the TA, that relocks your bootloader anyway
RomAur is not a stock rom, flash a FTF after retoring your TA, it will also install the stock kernel you will need on a LB
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Yep, from what I was reading, I have to flash the same version of the stock that I backed up TA with, then restore TA (which will re-lock bootloader), then I can flash the LB version of RomAur.
However if I want to use DoomKernel, I will need an unlocked boot loader. Since I am currently running SlimKat, it would make more sense to just download RomAur and flash it and DoomKernel via CWM and not worry about TA restore (since I lose it when unlocking).
Juzman said:
Yep, from what I was reading, I have to flash the same version of the stock that I backed up TA with, then restore TA (which will re-lock bootloader), then I can flash the LB version of RomAur.
However if I want to use DoomKernel, I will need an unlocked boot loader. Since I am currently running SlimKat, it would make more sense to just download RomAur and flash it and DoomKernel via CWM and not worry about TA restore (since I lose it when unlocking).
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Yes, but you said you wanted a stock rom, and RomAur is not stock (It is stock based, but it is not stock)
If you want RomAur just flash it.
gregbradley said:
Yes, but you said you wanted a stock rom, and RomAur is not stock (It is stock based, but it is not stock)
If you want RomAur just flash it.
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Yeah sorry. RomAur (stock based). Just flash it. Simple. If I want TA/BIONZ though, will need to go completely stock + locked BL.
Juzman said:
Yeah sorry. RomAur (stock based). Just flash it. Simple. If I want TA/BIONZ though, will need to go completely stock + locked BL.
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No, just restore your TA, ensure you have a stock kernel. You can still flash stock based custom roms on a locked bootloader.
Hello.
I searched some but i could not find the answers so hopefully i can get them in this post.
Well what i was wondering about is: I have unlocked my bootloader the official way. Let´s say i wanna relock it again, flashing a stock kernel.sin and using flashtool to relock it.
What method is then used to Unlock it again if you would wanna do that ? And i dont want guesses here i want solid facts of what works and not.
/Jonas740
I just use FlashTool to unlock and relock after officially unlocking it the Sony way. I haven't experienced anything odd or harmful doing it this way. Seems to be nice and safe. Currently my Z1 is rooted, stock kernel, dual recovery installed and bootloader locked and it's working great!
dual `?
GR00VY GH0ULIE said:
I just use FlashTool to unlock and relock after officially unlocking it the Sony way. I haven't experienced anything odd or harmful doing it this way. Seems to be nice and safe. Currently my Z1 is rooted, stock kernel, dual recovery installed and bootloader locked and it's working great!
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Dual installer recovery ?
Im kinda newb but wont root go away if you apply stock kernel ? what kernel are you using. had a hard time finding stock ones. Unless you mean to just extract from a ftf file.
Jonas740 said:
Dual installer recovery ?
Im kinda newb but wont root go away if you apply stock kernel ? what kernel are you using. had a hard time finding stock ones. Unless you mean to just extract from a ftf file.
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On Locked Bootloader you can use Custom Roms with Stock Kernels as it is the only one kernel what you can use on Locked Bootlader.
Ye
eclyptos said:
On Locked Bootloader you can use Custom Roms with Stock Kernels as it is the only one kernel what you can use on Locked Bootlader.
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Ye but do you extract stock kernels from the ftf´s available or will it just wipe the kernel if you flash a ftf from the big ftf list ?
Before flashing JUST the kernel from the Global Generic FTF posted here I flashed (in recovery from ADV Stock Kernel) NUT's dual recovery for Z1 from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Then after stock kernel flashed I relocked bootloader in FlashTool and still have access to recovery if I need it (say I lose root) and can always reflash Update SuperSU from recovery and booyah!! Root restored though I never lost root but if I do I can get it back super easy!!
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Ye but do you extract stock kernels from the ftf´s available or will it just wipe the kernel if you flash a ftf from the big ftf list ?
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I don't know what exactly you mean. If you want to keep your kernel you can flash any Stock FTF and exclude Kernel in Flashtool, that will wipe the system but the kernel will remain the one you have, it's called Dirty Installation.
If you have Custom Rom with Custom Kernel and you want, for example, relock your bootloader then with Flashtool flash the Stock Kernel only, how? Just use any Stock FTF, put it in Flashtool folder, select the FTF and exclude everything and leave just kernel clicked, it will flash just the Stock Kernel from the whole Stock FTF.
Done.
Hey everyone
I have a simple question, I am currently running Trinity Vengeance RaptorX V1.3 and loving it, but I was wondering if i can unlock the bootloader while on it or do I need to go back to a proper Sony stock rom?
Thanks in advance.
I think you do not need to unlock bl unless you wanna flash custom ROMs or custom kernels. And to unlock BL I think you will need to go back to stock ROM, backup TA and then flash any custom ROM or kernel. I think I am right but anyone can please correct me if I am wrong.
I don't think you need to go back to original rom to unlock bootloader since when you are unlocking your bootloader your rom is not even booted!
Be sure to check out krabappel2548 thread on General forum, read instructions carefully and don't forget to backup your data!
BTW if you are enjoying Trinity Vengeance RaptorX there is no need to unlock your bootloader! Have you checked Xposed modules? Xposed is installed on RaptorX
Hello, I have an Backup from an custom rom with stock kernel and locked Bootloader and TA Partition. When I would close the bootloader I can still restore the backup? Anyone an idea? I'm currently on custom rom and unlocked Bootloader with custom kernel.
I mean I have read an post here at this forum, that is possible to relock with this backup. But I can't find this post again. Anyone tried this?