I have C6903 .757 rooted using [NUT] way, is it worth to unlock my bootloader now, what I can get and what I will lost? beside thatis there any custom rom that better than stock rom for now?
IMHO not worth it. Keep your X-Reality and BIONZ and other Sony exclusive software. I hate buggy camera and sleep-of-death issues, so I keep my Z1 on 4.3
But keep an eye on this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714333
nyongrand said:
I have C6903 .757 rooted using [NUT] way, is it worth to unlock my bootloader now, what I can get and what I will lost? beside thatis there any custom rom that better than stock rom for now?
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Sony stock ROM is the best
Except you don't want Sony UI,then you can unlock bootloader & flash CM11
You will lost DRM keys if you didn't backup,X-Reality won't work for Pictures & Movies
No feature will disappear from unlocking the bootloader. Stated by Sony themselves. Before 4.3 stuff did happen though.
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Where did sony say that?
Because on Sonys official site it says this
http://prntscr.com/3g3e61
taken from here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
If I could I would. I want Miui and CM12.
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WE HOPE TO FIND WAY TO KEEP X.R WITH UB THE STOCK ROM NOT GOOD if anyone try aosp rom he's know or cm rom
-more customize more features more speed and more more more
but the camera app sucks
Avoid warranty
I think the worst cenario it's lose totally the warranty. I don't know if you relock bootloader the warranty back's together, but I don't think so:good:
7sen said:
but the camera app sucks
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We know that unfortunately.
thiagomed said:
I think the worst cenario it's lose totally the warranty. I don't know if you relock bootloader the warranty back's together, but I don't think so:good:
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When you relock it will be back to stock. So I guess you will not lose anything.
Pre
gregbradley said:
Where did sony say that?
Because on Sonys official site it says this
http://prntscr.com/3g3e61
taken from here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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Pre 4.3 this was the fact. Camera ceased to work and other functions aswell. The DRM keys did matter there. The tech guy from Sony also confirmed this.
Kitkat version though this is all fixed. And like he said to quote him "Nothing will change software wise with just unlocking a bootloader under Kitkat, aslong as you dont flash custom roms ofc."
So to translate this: The DRM keys aint used in KitKat. And it is very easy to confirm this yourself. Google the functions that people say will stop to work with no DRM keys. None of thoose has stopped to work with unlocked bootloader for me on KitKat 4.4.2.
And for the camera, the camera working worse under KitKat as you also can google and find information about. Unlocked as Locked doesent matter, and this is possibly one of the reasons why ppl still think, Bionz, X-Reality and other functions stop to work with unlocked bootloader.
But is it worth it? Well that is up for anyone to decide for themselves. Since KitKat, the phone aint working so well anyway imo. So if it would die on me i wouldnt care. I will probably not buy Sony in future though, they used to be good but something has happened.
For real?
eclyptos said:
We know that unfortunately.
When you relock it will be back to stock. So I guess you will not lose anything.
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Are you sure about that? Cus I do not unlock my bootloader yet because R$1500,00 is much money for avoid warranty in first days of use! LOL!
If it's true, i'll unlock and relock later..
thiagomed said:
Are you sure about that? Cus I do not unlock my bootloader yet because R$1500,00 is much money for avoid warranty in first days of use! LOL!
If it's true, i'll unlock and relock later..
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Positive.
Unlocking bootloader in 1 2 3...:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Now I'm curious:
How, where or why are custom ROMS faster than stock ROMS?
I really can't complain about the speed of my stock. I haven't unlocked my bl yet (no need for) but I doubt you'd see much difference in speed between stock und cfw.
It was different on my sxs. Latest aosp or fxp was definitely more fluid but the z1 is a powerhouse.
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xXFlippyXx said:
Now I'm curious:
How, where or why are custom ROMS faster than stock ROMS?
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Nobody said they are more faster, they are tweeked but at the moment on Z1 they are in development so before see a wonderfull stable Custom Roms you have to wait.
BTW, many Custom Roms are based on Stock Kernel so you will never see any difference. The heart of the tweekness and fastness on Android it's the Kernel, it's the main reason.
nyongrand said:
I have C6903 .757 rooted using [NUT] way, is it worth to unlock my bootloader now, what I can get and what I will lost? beside thatis there any custom rom that better than stock rom for now?
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You can install CyanogenMod if your bootloader is unlocked. If you do that you will lose all your data and warranty but I think its worth it. You will have more control over your phone (privacy settings etc) and much more.
If you want to do that you should do a nandroid backup before and most important a TA backup. TA backup is for relock the bootloader if necessary (so you have warranty again). You can find TA backup tool in this forum, just search for it.
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If miui 5 release for our z1 it will not nedded to unlock bootloader also still not worth it because no rom after miui
Also how did you rooted 754
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xxxstar123 said:
Also how did you rooted 754
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You need to downgrade to other version (for example .257), then root this and do update to the new version. Then you will have 754 with root.
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Unlocking the BL is for rom development mainly. You will be able to load CM11, but so what. The stock rom is excellent for most people and its nowdays to tweak the interface in so many ways its silly.
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Hey guys,
as we all know, there has been a work around to gain root access and flash custom recovery to locked bootloader devices.
The only thing i heard was, that by doing that, NFC would not work anymore (but can be fixed) and your bootloader will have the status changed to locked forever (also believe there is a fix for this)
So i just want you guys' insights on what are the advantages of bootloader unlocking apart from the above,
Cheers guys~
I'd also love to know what's not possible with a locked bootloader.
My biggest question is whether I could still use droidwall since that's what keeps me from getting huge accidental data bills.
- The NFC works, I just tried it with a credit card as well as with one of the smart tags that Sony gave with the box.
- The Bravia Engine is disabled, however there will eventually be a workaround for this one as you can already get Bravia Engine version 1 running whenever you wish even with the unlocked bootloader, not the version 2 just yet. However, my take on this is quite positive as I appreciate realistic colours more to over saturated bright and overly contrasting colours, hence why I don't like AMOLEDs for instance.
- Other than that I have not noticed anything different in my device. Mind you it's much better since the unlock, as I have already flashed a custom ROM, I'm using Revolution but there are some really good other ones too, with all the bloatware gone, you can clear the bloatware you do not want without a custom ROM. I also have a custom kernel now, using Doom's kernel with no overclocks.
- Oh and I also have a mod for configurable switches in my notifications area so no reason to go in and out of Settings application or use Sony's laggy widgets.
- The ability to use AdFree and other root requiring applications is a great plus for me as well.
I think its very confusing. My bootloader is unlockable, and i would like a custom rom, but not sure what to do, and what i will break and not break. Its a bit of a jungle.
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- The Bravia Engine is disabled, however there will eventually be a workaround for this one .
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BE is DRM so umlocking means losing them forever, unless someone find how to relock BL again and restore BE
With unlocked BL you can flash any Rom and kernel.
With locked you can flash only stock based Rom and can't flash CM roms
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abd_alazeez2002 said:
BE is DRM so umlocking means losing them forever, unless someone find how to relock BL again and restore BE
With unlocked BL you can flash any Rom and kernel.
With locked you can flash only stock based Rom and can't flash CM roms
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There is a twrp for locked boot loaders now
Does that still mean we can only flash stock based ROMs?
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AlienCraB said:
- The NFC works, I just tried it with a credit card as well as with one of the smart tags that Sony gave with the box.
- The Bravia Engine is disabled, however there will eventually be a workaround for this one as you can already get Bravia Engine version 1 running whenever you wish even with the unlocked bootloader, not the version 2 just yet. However, my take on this is quite positive as I appreciate realistic colours more to over saturated bright and overly contrasting colours, hence why I don't like AMOLEDs for instance.
- Other than that I have not noticed anything different in my device. Mind you it's much better since the unlock, as I have already flashed a custom ROM, I'm using Revolution but there are some really good other ones too, with all the bloatware gone, you can clear the bloatware you do not want without a custom ROM. I also have a custom kernel now, using Doom's kernel with no overclocks.
- Oh and I also have a mod for configurable switches in my notifications area so no reason to go in and out of Settings application or use Sony's laggy widgets.
- The ability to use AdFree and other root requiring applications is a great plus for me as well.
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I read somewhere that bra via engine will still remain because the boot loader is untouched
spazzy1912 said:
There is a twrp for locked boot loaders now
Does that still mean we can only flash stock based ROMs?
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Twrp is just a recovery, like CWM recovery
So still you can only flash stock based Rom
To flash CM Rom or any Rom that is based on CM or even AOKP roms, you need unlocked BL.
These Roms use a different kernel than stock kernel.
Unlocked BL is needed to flash these custom kernels in kernel partition
Go to XS dev section, you will see alot of Roms that need unlocked BL
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abd_alazeez2002 said:
Twrp is just a recovery, like CWM recovery
So still you can only flash stock based Rom
To flash CM Rom or any Rom that is based on CM or even AOKP roms, you need unlocked BL.
These Roms use a different kernel than stock kernel.
Unlocked BL is needed to flash these custom kernels in kernel partition
Go to XS dev section, you will see alot of Roms that need unlocked BL
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ohh i see.
so i can still flash on doomlord's kernel because it is stock based right?
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ohh i see.
so i can still flash on doomlord's kernel because it is stock based right?
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Sorry for confusing you like this.
I will say it in more clear way
With locked BL, the only thing you can do is to flash stock based roms.
With unlocked BL,
-can flash stock based roms,
-Custom based Roms,
-Stock based kernel
-Custom based kernel
So you can't flash doomlord's kernel with locked BL
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abd_alazeez2002 said:
Sorry for confusing you like this.
I will say it in more clear way
With locked BL, the only thing you can do is to flash stock based roms.
With unlocked BL,
-can flash stock based roms,
-Custom based Roms,
-Stock based kernel
-Custom based kernel
So you can't flash doomlord's kernel with locked BL
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Ohhh, thank you for your help
Hi, A quick question! Can I use a recovery for locked bootloader on my unlocked phone?
for example, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493 can i use that on my unlocked bootloader?
abd_alazeez2002 said:
BE is DRM so umlocking means losing them forever, unless someone find how to relock BL again and restore BE
With unlocked BL you can flash any Rom and kernel.
With locked you can flash only stock based Rom and can't flash CM roms
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I'm not kidding: After I have unlocked my Xperia Z, BE2 and music info download still work properly.:laugh:
autumntactix said:
Can I use a recovery for locked bootloader on my unlocked phone?
for example, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493?
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I'm not sure but doomlord suggests using a different one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42166335&postcount=11
mrbuddy said:
I'd also love to know what's not possible with a locked bootloader.
My biggest question is whether I could still use droidwall since that's what keeps me from getting huge accidental data bills.
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My favourite part with an unlocked bootloader is that with proper knowledge you can handle memory handling, CPU scheduling, under or over voltages on your CPU/GPU, etc.
So really the unseen side of things, my Xperia Z goes 2.5 days with one full charge with the modded kernel I have, using AOSP with nothing unused installed.
I wouldn't have been able to achieve that with a locked bootloader.
And I did not really like how overly saturated blues became with Bravia Engine anyway, so nothing lost on that side really.
I unlocked after the first 24hours of stock use.
autumntactix said:
Hi, A quick question! Can I use a recovery for locked bootloader on my unlocked phone?
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First off all, why have you posted a link to the S section when secondly, there is two types of recoveries you can find and should use in this section.
abd_alazeez2002 said:
Sorry for confusing you like this.
I will say it in more clear way
With locked BL, the only thing you can do is to flash stock based roms.
With unlocked BL,
-can flash stock based roms,
-Custom based Roms,
-Stock based kernel
-Custom based kernel
So you can't flash doomlord's kernel with locked BL
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Hi, as a beginner, can you tell me some of the "stock based roms" that can be flashed with a locked bootloader? many thanks
krypucine said:
Hi, as a beginner, can you tell me some of the "stock based roms" that can be flashed with a locked bootloader? many thanks
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All of them except the newer 4.2.2 leak based roms
flytomars said:
I'm not kidding: After I have unlocked my Xperia Z, BE2 and music info download still work properly.:laugh:
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Did you unlock your Xperia z or unlock the bootloader of the z?
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Hello There!
So i just got my new xperia Z from my company and it is for two years and i had to pay for it anyway.
I have choosen this one cause i knew its a good phone and have loads of devs, and i didnt check if there is any aosp for locked bootloader i was sure, and i thought i can unlock mine anyway.
I was about to unlock my bootloader and i saw i cant do it i googled for 3-4 hours , and there is no way to unlock it even if you pay for it or something.(T-mobile hungary )
At the moment there is no AOSP rom for locked bootloader.
Here is my question : Sony updates this phone really fast, almost as AOSP or 1-2 months i see some good devs making sony custom roms for our device, Can any of you make AOSP only pure cyanogenmod thaths all i need. I'm Sick of the bloatware that sony has in their roms.
I just boot up my phone and half the memory gone.
Are the sony built kernels and custom roms kernels so different? Is it ompossible to make an AOSP rom ?
I would love to see one , i will definately use it and test it for bugs.
I know **** about android development (or any other) but i will get into because i dont want to use ****ty sony roms for 2 years
Cheers!
Viktor
There is no way to get AOSP on a locked device. Is not only that the kernels are different, but the thing is locked bootloaders only run signed Sony kernel.
If memory is your main concern, flash a debloated, stripped down version of Sony's roms.
DrKrFfXx said:
There is no way to get AOSP on a locked device. Is not only that the kernels are different, but the thing is locked bootloaders only run signed Sony kernel.
If memory is your main concern, flash a debloated, stripped down version of Sony's roms.
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yea but we should build an aosp rom for the sony kernel or is it that hard?
in theory its very possible but what will you really gain?
You will have to use pretty much all original binary blobs, and will end up with some framework changes.
is there anything specific in an aosp build that you want?
the Z has one of the most closest none GPE roms around as it is..
as others have said why not just debloat or install a debloated rom?
fards said:
in theory its very possible but what will you really gain?
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I've mentioned this before but it never went anywhere, if Sony's AOSP kernel is signed then what stops it being put in an ftf to be flashed, and if that was possible would that not open the way to getting locked down bootloaders unlocked?
XperienceD said:
I've mentioned this before but it never went anywhere, if Sony's AOSP kernel is signed then what stops it being put in an ftf to be flashed, and if that was possible would that not open the way to getting locked down bootloaders unlocked?
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It looks to me that Sony haven't provided anything for the AOSP kernel but the sources via their AOSP website (I could be wrong, but I don't see any kernel images on their github, only sources).
In that case, anyone wanting to use it has to build it themselves, therefore it will have to be signed by whoever builds it.
So, if everything I said is correct, then it's no use for getting this running on locked bootloaders.
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kingvortex said:
It looks to me that Sony haven't provided anything for the AOSP kernel but the sources via their AOSP website (I could be wrong, but I don't see any kernel images on their github, only sources).
In that case, anyone wanting to use it has to build it themselves, therefore it will have to be signed by whoever builds it.
So, if everything I said is correct, then it's no use for getting this running on locked bootloaders.
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Agreed. Now if we could figure out the Sony keys, or someone leaks them, it is a different story.
nikc0069 said:
Agreed. Now if we could figure out the Sony keys, or someone leaks them, it is a different story.
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I think either situation is highly unlikely.
I don't think it's at all possible to "figure out" keys. If it was, the security wouldn't be very.....secure.
As for leaks from Sony, has this ever happened, for any device in their history?
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kingvortex said:
I think either situation is highly unlikely.
I don't think it's at all possible to "figure out" keys. If it was, the security wouldn't be very.....secure.
As for leaks from Sony, has this ever happened, for any device in their history?
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No I don't think it has. You never know when someone might make a mistake, but I'd agree it isn't something to hold out hope for. Kexec or similar is the best bet, otherwise no AOSP for the locked bootloaders!
fards said:
in theory its very possible but what will you really gain?
You will have to use pretty much all original binary blobs, and will end up with some framework changes.
is there anything specific in an aosp build that you want?
the Z has one of the most closest none GPE roms around as it is..
as others have said why not just debloat or install a debloated rom?
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Hey!
I use one of the debloated rom i gues (monxified)
and i open the process list :
device usage
overheat control
warrantytimeservice
small apps manager
smart search my xperia
location based wifi
semc cnap provider
theese are the useless running apps
so useless installed apps list :
i was able to start to write the list but it will take like 30 minutes
anyway FXP rom size 246 mb + gapps 88mb 334 mb
monxified rom : 545 mb existenze ultra 741mb excelzius 643 mb and thoose megabytes mostly sony bloatware
can u point me to a rom that doesnt have theese inside?
cheers,
Viktor
fulii said:
Hey!
I use one of the debloated rom i gues (monxified)
and i open the process list :
device usage
overheat control
warrantytimeservice
small apps manager
smart search my xperia
location based wifi
semc cnap provider
theese are the useless running apps
so useless installed apps list :
i was able to start to write the list but it will take like 30 minutes
anyway FXP rom size 246 mb + gapps 88mb 334 mb
monxified rom : 545 mb existenze ultra 741mb excelzius 643 mb and thoose megabytes mostly sony bloatware
can u point me to a rom that doesnt have theese inside?
cheers,
Viktor
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Flash any AOSP/CM based ROM from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2088
Drummerjed said:
Flash any AOSP/CM based ROM from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2088
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And that is exactly what he can't do, as he can't unlock the bootloader... All those ROMs need a custom kernel...
Felimenta97 said:
And that is exactly what he can't do, as he can't unlock the bootloader... All those ROMs need a custom kernel...
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Oops, didn't realise he was the OP
Why didn't you buy one which could be bootloader unlocked?
As i said its from my company and my company is a child company of the Hungarian T mobile so im ****ed anyway
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My Xperia Z with 100% stock firmware and lots of extra apps only has 1 GB of RAM in use. That's the advantage of having 2 GB of RAM, you don't have to worry about memory usage. So just chill out and enjoy your awesome phone
AOSP would ruin a lot of the nice features and design of this phone anyway.
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Just to let you guys know, it is possible to run AOSP Roms on locked Bootloaders. I was running CM10 on my Razr (XT910) and Motorola Devices where always locked untill the HD.
Just have an look, what these Guys meanwhile rockin' on this locked Device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39998592
It was an long way to crack Motos Bootloader, but there're some Bad Ass Devs and they kicked Motos Ass
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yea and there were good working stock based roms, even dualboot etc with locked bootloader. but here somebody said it before no dev will bother about locked bootloaders if the device can be unlocked for the 70% of the Z users, and razr couldn't be unlocked.
anyway monixified is a great rom its fast and etc but i miss cyanogenmod features like theme chooser and nice weather on the lockscreen
so anyone doing this? or nope?
well you can always remove them yourself with titanium or a root file browser ? remember to backup rom/apps first, as there can be consequences from removing system apps.. alternately try googling for sony stock sys apps that are safe to remove
Hello xda community,
I recently upgraded from my .257 4.2.2 JellyBean to .757 4.4.2 KitKat in a series of flashing (.257 -> .290 -> .681 -> .757) .
After successfully upgrading to latest stock firmware thanks to NUT for his awesome tuts, i lost no personal data or settings neither i lost root.
But, after wandering around in the forum i said it'd be awesome to get a DoomKernel and start overclocking.
After reading certain stuff, i got confused and didn't really know if it was safe for me to do it.
So, i would kindly like to ask you..
-How can i unlock my Bootloader without losing personal settings and data? ( I read i should backup TA, can i do it via TWRP recovery?, and can i after unlocking BL, restore everything except TA to get my stuff back?)
-Also, after unlocking BL, can i flash DoomLord's kernel without again losing stuff?
-And, I read that it is possible to "get" the camera (or some apps from the camera) from Z2 to the Z1, is it safe, for me to do it, and if it's not hard to explain, how can i do it?
-Can I keep Bravia Engine, Clear Audio, Bionz etc after all this?
Any help is appreciated, thank you in advance guys.!
Everything I learn from you, pushes me to keep learning more stuff about the android world, and makes me want to share it with everyone! I've been rooting and installing custom stuff to last gen 2011-2012 and some 2013 devices for my friends for about a year or more and also, started to explain some of the stuff i learned to them, every last bit that you tell me, i remember it, and transfer it to others, thank you guys, you are my Sensei
You unlock the bootloader by following the official guide from the don't website, just Google it.
You will lose all ordinal days etc.
Backup your TA first using TA backup tool, just Google it.
After unlock you can flash doom kernel using Fastboot
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gregbradley said:
You unlock the bootloader by following the official guide from the don't website, just Google it.
You will lose all ordinal days etc.
Backup your TA first using TA backup tool, just Google it.
After unlock you can flash doom kernel using Fastboot
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Ok, thank you. I backed up with TA backup from pc and also full backup from TWRP. Unlocked my BL and restored everything from TWRP except kernel and TA. Rebooted and everything was just as before but with BL unlocked. Then i flashed doomkernel v11 and all is fine yet. Haven't had even one problem. Now i want to try installing superuser MOD, so i can try the z2 camera port which sounds awesome. But i read it only works for. 681 fw versions. Can i downgrade just by flashing the one that NUT had uploaded.? Or is it safe for my fw version to try.? Sorry to bother you again mate
:angel:
It should be fine on 757 firmware.
I am using it now on that FW
That's just great, which guide should i follow? this or this
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The 2 links are the same thread.
As for that smart camera port, it is not working properly yet. I just meant the superuser mod is working fine.
gregbradley said:
The 2 links are the same thread.
As for that smart camera port, it is not working properly yet. I just meant the superuser mod is working fine.
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Ooops, I'm sorry for that, fixed it.
As for the camera, I am thinking of downgrading to .681 and try this camera mod using this guide to apply superuser mod .
Is it worth to downgrade to .681 ?
Hi there,
At the moment I'm running Android 4.4.2 Stock ROM, but I want to switch to MIUI V5. I would like to know if it's possible to do this while having a locked Bootloader.
P.S.: First I used the towelroot-method to get root acces, then I installed SuperSU and CWM Recovery. So that's already done.
It should be possible. Take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-miu-z-4-2-2-multilang-v2-5-10-3-1-2-t2467408
Just follow the steps for locked bootloaders.
gripfly said:
It should be possible. Take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-miu-z-4-2-2-multilang-v2-5-10-3-1-2-t2467408
Just follow the steps for locked bootloaders.
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Thank you for the fast reply! I'll try it. By the way are there any bugs in the ROM I've mentioned? I can't read any Chinese and Google Translation doesn't translate that well.
Isn't MIUI based on AOSP/CM? If it is, then you cannot flash it on a locked bootloader.
Edit - It seems the rom that gripfly linked to can be flashed on locked bootloaders. Disregard my post. ?
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kingvortex said:
Isn't MIUI based on AOSP/CM? If it is, then you cannot flash it on a locked bootloader.
Edit - It seems the rom that gripfly linked to can be flashed on locked bootloaders. Disregard my post. ?
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Too bad it's an outdated ROM. I would love to see the newest MIUI ROM running on this beauty, but I'm too scared to try it out and mess it up, and then risking to lose the DRM key.
Edit: Are there any good ROMS with nice GUI apart from Sony's UI for the Xperia Z? The MIUI ROM V5 is based on Android 4.2.2, which is more a downgrade than an upgrade...
tally114 said:
Too bad it's an outdated ROM. I would love to see the newest MIUI ROM running on this beauty, but I'm too scared to try it out and mess it up, and then risking to lose the DRM key.
Edit: Are there any good ROMS with nice GUI apart from Sony's UI for the Xperia Z? The MIUI ROM V5 is based on Android 4.2.2, which is more a downgrade than an upgrade...
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There are many good ROMs on the forum.
Actually, UI varies from person to person so it's very difficult to say which one is better, you can search in the forum and find a suitable one.
As for me, I highly recommend PA which include many good features.
Locked bootloader means stock based ROMs only.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
PROS of unlocking bootloader, and CONS of it.
PROS of locked bootloader and CONS of it.
im a unlocked bootloader user, but i notice a big decrease of camera quality, as lack of detail and noise presence.
being a locked bootloader user would i be able to flash 4k and timeshift video mods when being deodexed?
battery life? guys i need your guide on this U_U
C'mon guys! Anyone? Duh :/
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Thepho3nix said:
PROS of unlocking bootloader, and CONS of it.
PROS of locked bootloader and CONS of it.
im a unlocked bootloader user, but i notice a big decrease of camera quality, as lack of detail and noise presence.
being a locked bootloader user would i be able to flash 4k and timeshift video mods when being deodexed?
battery life? guys i need your guide on this U_U
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You can be in LB with all the mods in the stock based rom. deodex Roms do work on LB
So u can lock the BL with proper TA and then flash the stock kernel and enjoy
I got my TA partition backup, so I flash the stock kernel and then lock the bootloader? Where can I find stock .108 kernel?
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I got my TA partition backup, so I flash the stock kernel and then lock the bootloader? Where can I find stock .108 kernel?
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Hi , scroll down on the page and find the 108 kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/c6903-14-4-0-133-deodex-patch-root-t2848466
LB
+Pros: x-reality, bionz works. TA still retain......
+Cons: no custom kernel, harder to root, install recovery and try custom rom...
Also more difficult to de-brick if somethings happen...
UB
+Pros : opposite the LB cons
+Cons: opposite the LB pros, also lost warranty if you lost TA backup when you UB (same like me)
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LB
+Pros: x-reality, bionz works. TA still retain......
+Cons: no custom kernel, harder to root, install recovery and try custom rom...
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Latest firmware is unbelievable easier to root. It takes less than unlocking the bootloader. Also its a 2 minute job to install recovery
Also more difficult to de-brick if somethings happen...
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True, but its also a lot harder to brick with a locked bootloader anyway
UB
+Pros : opposite the LB cons
+Cons: opposite the LB pros, also lost warranty if you lost TA backup when you UB (same like me)
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I think that the photos quality is bad also on locked bootloader so we don't loose too much quality. Also unlocked bootloader don't have a strong noise reduction so the photos have more details and you can edit it on photoshop to obtain better result than Bionz