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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.
AlienCraB said:
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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?
spazzy1912 said:
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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I have an Xperia TL with a locked bootloader. Can I install roms on this phone? I'd like to get the Xperia T version of Cyanogenmod, but I'm not sure if I can do anything with this phone.
Edit: It's the LT30at
Thanks for any help.
Hickeroar said:
I have an Xperia TL with a locked bootloader. Can I install roms on this phone? I'd like to get the Xperia T version of Cyanogenmod, but I'm not sure if I can do anything with this phone.
Edit: It's the LT30at
Thanks for any help.
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Please read the OP of all CM rom threads
Bootloader needs to be unlocked.
But you can install stock based roms.
Just look in the dev section and read up on the roms.
Hickeroar said:
I have an Xperia TL with a locked bootloader. Can I install roms on this phone? I'd like to get the Xperia T version of Cyanogenmod, but I'm not sure if I can do anything with this phone.
Edit: It's the LT30at
Thanks for any help.
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There is no ROMs for the Xperia TL so you would have to use xperia T Roms. Flash xperia t firmware but don't flash the xperia t baseband. Find a guide on how to use flash tool
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So i followed the sony instructions for unlocking the bootloader and found that mine cannot be unlocked. Is there any way around this or am I stuck?
Yawn,
Answered so many times I don't think I can bother any more....
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You are stuck. You can only flash stock-based ROMs. There are several in the Development section. I am currently using the Hybrid (Stock/CM10) ROM.
Hickeroar said:
So i followed the sony instructions for unlocking the bootloader and found that mine cannot be unlocked. Is there any way around this or am I stuck?
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Hickeroar said:
So i followed the sony instructions for unlocking the bootloader and found that mine cannot be unlocked. Is there any way around this or am I stuck?
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You're stuck. Your bootloader is probably unable to be unlocked. You can only go for stock-based roms. Roms like CyanogenMod or AOKP needs an unlocked bootloader.
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BloodLust012 said:
You're stuck. Your bootloader is probably unable to be unlocked. You can only go for stock-based roms. Roms like CyanogenMod or AOKP needs an unlocked bootloader.
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+1
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To be clear
OK jus to be completely clear . i can use stock based roms on the TL T30at, because my bootloader is locked, and i can use any stock base rom from xperia T jus dont flash the baseband in flashtools correct ?
Alex5699 said:
OK jus to be completely clear . i can use stock based roms on the TL T30at, because my bootloader is locked, and i can use any stock base rom from xperia T jus dont flash the baseband in flashtools correct ?
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Yes, you can use stock (XPERIA T) FTF's - just skip the baseband portion before you being flashing so you keep your AT&T baseband.
Then root with whatever method is needed
Then install CWM recovery
Then yes - you can flash stock-based (XPERIA T!) roms. You can usually tell the rom is stock/Locked Bootloader/LBL-friendly in the title of the thread, or in the first few posts of the thread. Also, I don't know how important this is - but also look to see what stock kernel the rom is based on (LT30p 141? 145? 489?). Stock kernel zips can be flashed via CWM recovery (I know that my Bell LT30a works fine with LT30p kernels, but I wonder if the AT&T LT30at will also be fine with it?). My favourite ROMS have been XperimenT and T-Hybrid so far... Good luck
And always keep your stock FTF handy! Because if any flashing you do doesn't work, you can always quickly fall back on a fresh whole FTF flash that is appropriate for your phone. Then the fun starts all over
Kernel
I did flash the kernel 145 from the T idk what really went wrong but my phone stuck on the sony logo
also i use XperimenT rom and flash it using CWM it install in about 7 secs which doesnt seems right . any suggestions ?
Problem solved
Alex5699 said:
I did flash the kernel 145 from the T idk what really went wrong but my phone stuck on the sony logo
also i use XperimenT rom and flash it using CWM it install in about 7 secs which doesnt seems right . any suggestions ?
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after trying diffrent method and days of trouble shooting with my friend
LaZiODROID there is a solution, using cwm(v9) would not format your system and data files thats the reason why the rom hangs at the sony logo because no system files were installed if u check the log, using cwm(v8) for the T,TL is the most stable and will install the rom and kernel with ease. Remeber to always wipe/factory reset then format system and in advance settings wipe dalvik before u install any rom.
I have changed my ROM a couple of times now after rooting my SP.
I am unable to unlock the bootloader, and dont seem to find many ROM's for locked BL's
Is anyone doing a KITKAT ROM for locked bootloaders at all?
Great work by all the DEVs.
Steve
Stirlin said:
I have changed my ROM a couple of times now after rooting my SP.
I am unable to unlock the bootloader, and dont seem to find many ROM's for locked BL's
Is anyone doing a KITKAT ROM for locked bootloaders at all?
Great work by all the DEVs.
Steve
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For now, you must unlock your bootloader before you can use custom ROM on your phone
Ex. CM, PAC, AOKP, etc.
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Pulsa said:
For now, you must unlock your bootloader before you can use custom ROM on your phone
Ex. CM, PAC, AOKP, etc.
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Thanks
So how can I tell the difference?
Stirlin said:
Thanks
So how can I tell the difference?
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What differences?
Press thanks instead of saying bro:thumbup:
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Best Option is PAC, since it is a combination of all
Paranoid Android Aokp CyanogenMod
Mystogan said:
Best Option is PAC, since it is a combination of all
Paranoid Android Aokp CyanogenMod
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Small error:
Panandroid AOKP and CyanogenMod
Stirlin said:
I have changed my ROM a couple of times now after rooting my SP.
I am unable to unlock the bootloader, and dont seem to find many ROM's for locked BL's
Is anyone doing a KITKAT ROM for locked bootloaders at all?
Great work by all the DEVs.
Steve
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No, locked bootloader just support stock firmware, or stock based ROM's. Since the last stock firmware for our device is 4.1.2, the only way you to put a newer version is by unlocking your bootloader.
But don't be afraid, Sony will realease android 4.3 for XSP this month.
See:
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/new...p-more-xperia-phones-in-testing-report-449661
ROM's for locked BL's
Stirlin said:
I have changed my ROM a couple of times now after rooting my SP.
I am unable to unlock the bootloader, and dont seem to find many ROM's for locked BL's
Is anyone doing a KITKAT ROM for locked bootloaders at all?
Great work by all the DEVs.
Steve
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Hi - can you tell me which roms you have been able to install with locked bootloader .... thanks
Andrew
With a locked bootloader you can only use Stock based roms – so no Kit Kat custom roms on a LB until Sony release 4.4 themselves.
These Roms will typically have the latest Sony media apps (camera, Walkman, video etc.) and use the Honami (Xperia Z) theme. They are often de-bloated and tweaked so their free RAM and out of memory settings improve on normal performance. Other features may include an expanded power menu and long press volume key to change track when listening to music.
Existenz is the most fully featured custom rom you can install without unlocking your bootloader.
An alternative is to install a debloated ROM and use the Xposed framework to get some of the goodies from Kit Kat and other AOSP based roms. This is what I did before CM was developed for the SP.
yes u can..
Stirlin said:
I have changed my ROM a couple of times now after rooting my SP.
I am unable to unlock the bootloader, and dont seem to find many ROM's for locked BL's
Is anyone doing a KITKAT ROM for locked bootloaders at all?
Great work by all the DEVs.
Steve
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Hey ..u can install CM 10.2 on locked bootloader..not CM11..
check out the link:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676492
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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.
I see there is so called stock roms with boat ware removed but most seem to have lots of other changes are they really stable as in exactly like stock? I am also not sure how I know which one was my phones original stock. I bought it on eBay and it's had various roms flashed. So ideally I would like to have it unrooted and just the bloatware removed but maybe that's not possible so rooted and no bloatware would be ok. Thanks
Mumraa said:
I see there is so called stock roms with boat ware removed but most seem to have lots of other changes are they really stable as in exactly like stock? I am also not sure how I know which one was my phones original stock. I bought it on eBay and it's had various roms flashed. So ideally I would like to have it unrooted and just the bloatware removed but maybe that's not possible so rooted and no bloatware would be ok. Thanks
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Most of the stock roms in the development section are quite stable and all the info about removed bloatware is also stated in the threads of those roms.
You can find your original stock rom at http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ or http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9305, according to your country and carrier (the country where you live is your official firmware, doesnt matter that you have bought it from ebay and what firmware it had on it before). After you download the firmware flash it with odin, but be warned about KNOX bootloader on 4.3 official firmwares! If youre not knoxed yet, you can update to 4.3 stock rom without getting the knox bootloader with this Rom.
If you prefer your own official firmware, you need to remove the bloatware by yourself using a file manager with root acces. Be careful with what you delete if you gonna do so! always READ EVERYTHING carefully and do lots of RESEARCH :good:
MaHo_66 said:
Most of the stock roms in the development section are quite stable and all the info about removed bloatware is also stated in the threads of those roms.
You can find your original stock rom at http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ or http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9305, according to your country and carrier (the country where you live is your official firmware, doesnt matter that you have bought it from ebay and what firmware it had on it before). After you download the firmware flash it with odin, but be warned about KNOX bootloader on 4.3 official firmwares! If youre not knoxed yet, you can update to 4.3 stock rom without getting the knox bootloader with this Rom.
If you prefer your own official firmware, you need to remove the bloatware by yourself using a file manager with root acces. Be careful with what you delete if you gonna do so! always READ EVERYTHING carefully and do lots of RESEARCH :good:
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Yes thanks unfortunately I do have the Knox warranty void 1 message swerev a2 think it says as well I thought it might mean I'm in trouble. I hear you can't reset it so I can't go to any official firmwares now?
I really need stability I thought cm 10.1 would be stable but there's lots of crashes... by pretty stable you mean cm 10.1 pretty stable type thing for the boat ware removed roms? Want to find something near or as good as official...thanks.
EDIT: OK so hmm getting some mixed messages reading about it all but basically I went from 4.3 stock to cm11 then to carbon rom and finally to cm 10.1.3 so I think I can go back to stock 4.3 using any uk based stock from Sammobile? Not sure which would be best yet but I am with three so I might do the h3g one. Or possibly a rom with bloat removed 4.3 or above... Guess the warranty is gone now...and hopefully I'll be ok for any upgrades in the future...
MaHo_66 said:
Most of the stock roms in the development section are quite stable and all the info about removed bloatware is also stated in the threads of those roms.
You can find your original stock rom at http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ or http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9305, according to your country and carrier (the country where you live is your official firmware, doesnt matter that you have bought it from ebay and what firmware it had on it before). After you download the firmware flash it with odin, but be warned about KNOX bootloader on 4.3 official firmwares! If youre not knoxed yet, you can update to 4.3 stock rom without getting the knox bootloader with this Rom.
If you prefer your own official firmware, you need to remove the bloatware by yourself using a file manager with root acces. Be careful with what you delete if you gonna do so! always READ EVERYTHING carefully and do lots of RESEARCH :good:
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I see your rom looks pretty good...is it super stable? So because I went to cm10.1.3 does that mean I can't go back to 4.3 based roms or only official? Thanks
Mumraa said:
I see your rom looks pretty good...is it super stable? So because I went to cm10.1.3 does that mean I can't go back to 4.3 based roms or only official? T hanks
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What rom do you mean exactly?, I dont have a rom that i made myself yet..
you can go any time you want back to 4.3, custom or official doesnt matter both is possibble, just be rooted and have the latest philz recovery installed or any other recovery.
MaHo_66 said:
What rom do you mean exactly?, I dont have a rom that i made myself yet..
you can go any time you want back to 4.3, custom or official doesnt matter both is possibble, just be rooted and have the latest philz recovery installed or any other recovery.
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I meant the one in your Sig . I might try that then maybe end up on stock. One thing was I was hoping to be able to unroot it on stock as I have a banking app that won't run on rooted devices .
Mumraa said:
I meant the one in your Sig . I might try that then maybe end up on stock. One thing was I was hoping to be able to unroot it on stock as I have a banking app that won't run on rooted devices .
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Oh you mean the sites of those official firmwares or the recoverys :good:
I actually have no idea how to unroot it except for flashing official firmware 4.3 with odin, but the bloatware wil still be there unfortunately unless you find another way to do this
Can't boot into recovery mode or anything on mtk 6575 device
My Tecno D5 which has an Mtk 6575 chipset
got bricked after installing a font app and I
decided to use mtk droid tool to flash an
automade cwm recovery on it while its still
bricked. To cut the story short, after the whole
process of using another similar devices boot.img
and recovery.img to flash the automade recovery
on my device, my phone won't even get to
stock recovery(all I get is just a blank white
page after the normal logo at boot) .It also gives
me this when I try booting up.... Pls!!! a swift
reply wouls be appreciated as I'm just a learner
at this.
Dlaw007 said:
My Tecno D5 which has an Mtk 6575 chipset
got bricked after installing a font app and I
decided to use mtk droid tool to flash an
automade cwm recovery on it while its still
bricked. To cut the story short, after the whole
process of using another similar devices boot.img
and recovery.img to flash the automade recovery
on my device, my phone won't even get to
stock recovery(all I get is just a blank white
page after the normal logo at boot) .It also gives
me this when I try booting up.... Pls!!! a swift
reply wouls be appreciated as I'm just a learner
at this.
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Cant help you, sorry. This is i9305 forum, ask your question in this thread.
MaHo_66 said:
Oh you mean the sites of those official firmwares or the recoverys :good:
I actually have no idea how to unroot it except for flashing official firmware 4.3 with odin, but the bloatware wil still be there unfortunately unless you find another way to do this
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Ok thanks and I meant this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development-i9305/rom-amcha-rom-v5-00-simply-customizable-t2619670
Looks like a Rom. But does look a little more complex than usual ! I might try that first. But as long as it won't brick my device I might have to flash a stock and unroot depends on many things. Thanks.
MaHo_66 said:
Oh you mean the sites of those official firmwares or the recoverys :good:
I actually have no idea how to unroot it except for flashing official firmware 4.3 with odin, but the bloatware wil still be there unfortunately unless you find another way to do this
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On I'm on the same rom as your signatures rom. And nothings gone wrong so far. This might be the one for me! Fingers crossed.
Mumraa said:
On I'm on the same rom as your signatures rom. And nothings gone wrong so far. This might be the one for me! Fingers crossed.
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personally i find amcha rom to be the most stable between the other 4.3 roms, using it almost 2 months and no fc's, freezes, random reboots etc. so far! :fingers-crossed:
Wait for the 4.4.2 port.. it's nearly working 100%
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
winxuser said:
Wait for the 4.4.2 port.. it's nearly working 100%
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
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Sounds good but I usually avoid new updates at first I prefer stability to a certain extent so you can't just update it? You have to do a fresh install? Anyway I'm on it now and it is very stable compared with the other roms I've used - very nice. Not sure if I did all the options correctly but I'll have to test...Still getting weird white patches on this xda form web pages in chrome...had this with every Rom I tried...not quiet so bad with this Rom but still there...strange only happens with this Web site too?!
winxuser said:
Wait for the 4.4.2 port.. it's nearly working 100%
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
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Where can this ROM be found??
JassyNL said:
Where can this ROM be found??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...esting-jarmezport-codename-rockyroad-t2759082 ,,, stil has a few more bugs in it but can be used as daily driver