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I have 11w13 date on phone but i am concerned is it possible to hard brick my x8.need some senior members help due my warrantie is no longer valid.
Thanks for help.
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Lukenda said:
I have 11w13 date on phone but i am concerned is it possible to hard brick my x8.need some senior members help due my warrantie is no longer valid.
Thanks for help.
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why do you need help? unlocking bootloader is your choice
ElmirBuljubasic said:
why do you need help? unlocking bootloader is your choice
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If jellyb rolles out i would like it to have ot on my phone,so are there and pple hwo got hard brick with 11w23or lower?
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Afaik there will always be even a small chance of something going wrong. But then
It's the 11w29+ phones that are really at risk.
Goodluck lukenda. And if you do get your bl unlocked, thanks for your help for those of us with 11w29+.
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if u need help ask me :good: :good: :good: :good:
There is no risk. I unlocked mine under gdx with 11w18 and I didn't even knew if I risk something xD
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As everyone said before, it's safe as long as the phone isn't sim-locked.
However, regarding Jelly Bean -- as nobodyAtall said on his CM10 development thread, it's "a best effort to support the unsupportable" or something like that; our X8 really, really shouldn't go any further than 2.3. I'm currently on 4.0 and it leaves a lot to be desired -- 2.3 roms are *much* snappier, but for some reason I get terrible battery life on those (that's why I'm on 4.0)
How can i be sure that my phone is not sim lock.
Without inserting various sim cards,thanks
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Lukenda said:
How can i be sure that my phone is not sim lock.
Without inserting various sim cards,thanks
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i think you need to go back to eclair and type some numbers at the phone not sure though
Lukenda said:
How can i be sure that my phone is not sim lock.
Without inserting various sim cards,thanks
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Read Bootloader unlock threads for thatv sim certificate. Everything is explained there.
Mine X8 is 11W19 and i had no problems with unlocking bootloader.
Are u seriously asking these or u are testing us.. u have been here since quite a long time and know a lot more than many of us around..
Any way you can check out the thread by spyderx on unlocking with all the methods and details or mine below for a simple one with some usefull links..
And yes i haven't heard anyone complaining about brick for the one's below 11W29, still no one can assure u on that, there are always a few chances if something goes wrong(very small chance )..
Good luck.. :thumbup:
No risk is involved, but use your brain a little bit.
Im sure you will be happy after unlocking ur bootloader.
Hey, ur not a noob, though its ur choice
You should read related threads for unlocking bootloder and then follow proper procedure.
U will definitely succeed.
Gud luck
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Hello. I am running v20a rooted. I want to get to eur-xxx. I have to downgrade to v10h or is there any other way??? I tried that once, but i got v20a 262-001 again... But i could have done something wrong...
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emplokeas said:
Hello. I am running v20a rooted. I want to get to eur-xxx. I have to downgrade to v10h or is there any other way??? I tried that once, but i got v20a 262-001 again... But i could have done something wrong...
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Try Flashing a Euro Open found here http://lg-phone-firmware.com/ with kdz flash tool.......and please stop making so many threads about each and every question. And if you must do it then post it Q & A section. Thanks.
Ok, i will try that out. Should i flash over the existing v20a, or downgrade first...??
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I do not think that you need to downgrade to 10H for that ....... If it does not work then you can downgrade to 10H but I am quite sure that it will work and you won't lose any data.
Good Luck.
You cant get eur xxx. Why would you want anyway?
Because on 262-001 i cannot unlock the bootloader, but on euro open rom i can..
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And btw, i do not care about losing my data... I want to unlock bootlader to install cyanogen...
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emplokeas said:
Because on 262-001 i cannot unlock the bootloader, but on euro open rom i can..
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You can unlock any bootloader irrespective of any Software version. Read More.
I have read that.... But i could not unlock it, no matter the way... Also i read that euro open is the easyest way to unlock bootlader... This is why i was thinking to change to euri open...
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froom my knowledge you cant change to euro xxx
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emplokeas said:
I have read that.... But i could not unlock it, no matter the way... Also i read that euro open is the easyest way to unlock bootlader... This is why i was thinking to change to euri open...
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Hi that was the same thing i tried doing so many times since on the same - P88020a-262-01 -
and just today after weeks of messing about i finally unlocked the bootloader and from everything
i had tried it happened so easy :victory:
just exactly the same...
lol i have unlocked the bootloader from my phone using an app that i found at the xda...that is nice.....i use mokee 42.2.....
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Hi that was the same thing i tried doing so many times since on the same - P88020a-262-01 -
and just today after weeks of messing about i finally unlocked the bootloader and from everything
i had tried it happened so easy :victory:
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lol i have unlocked the bootloader from my phone using an app that i found at the xda...that is nice.....i use mokee 42.2.....
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Nice based on what I'm using .. Ive just been trying out the CM nightlys with werewolf kernel an so far so good even tho batt has not lasted anywhere as long still very happy with it
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Nice based on what I'm using .. Ive just been trying out the CM nightlys with werewolf kernel an so far so good even tho batt has not lasted anywhere as long still very happy with it
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Sorry to hijack the thread :good:
Did you manage to get your phone onto the EURO Firmware or you just unlocked your current firmware ?
To unlock the phone and install a custom ROM I take it that you must root the device first so :-
1) root
2) Unlock
3) cwm
4) custom rom
I am coming from a Galaxy S2 which I did not have to root just use ODIN so thats why I am asking because I want to go straight to custom CM10
I unlocked 262-001..... And
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To unlock the phone and install a custom ROM I take it that you must root the device first so :-
1) root
2) Unlock
3) cwm
4) custom rom
I am coming from a Galaxy S2 which I did not have to root just use ODIN so thats why I am asking because I want to go straight to custom CM10
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Correct that's how it looks like
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sPEADy said:
Correct that's how it looks like
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Mine only changed after flashing CM10.1
Somebody pls help , how can i unlock 262-01 version ?
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I unlocked 262-001..... And
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Hi!
How do you unlock it ? Pls help.
I've searching the web, i saw guide for rooting etc but im not sure if it will work on .201 firmware. Help guys please.
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ohmygel said:
I've searching the web, i saw guide for rooting etc but im not sure if it will work on .201 firmware. Help guys please.
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before u start a new thread search android development for such these things
btw check links below for rooting 1.201 fw:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704312
also unlocking ta partition is whole different thing and with u can back it up and unlock it with flashtools
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
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That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.
You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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I just got a Z1 C6903 and want to unlock the bootloader/root so I can flash a stock android rom (= nexus like rom). I have only previously rooted Nexus devices - is there a one-click root tool that will do this ??
Thnx, and sorry is it was posted before I'm new here
Take a look over here
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Take a look over here
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But this guide is for older firmware - can I still follow it ?
No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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gregbradley said:
No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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Okay so I have never rooted and unlocked a device apart from Nexus'. Is there a Complete guide on how to do this for the .108 firmware?? And what do Ioose when unlocking the bootloader? Is it safe? Should I unlock the bootloader and then root the device following your guide or the other way round? Thnx
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Oh sorry I needed answers fast Anyway thanks allot for your help!
Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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gregbradley said:
Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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I want to Install Cm and get stock android. Can I use a Ta partition backup tool? And how risky is this?
Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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Okay thanks then I will be rooting now thanks for all your help, I will let you know if I run into any problems
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Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Sorry to bother again, but I can't find the 4.4.4 ( .108 ) root guide/toolkit that you screenshoted in your post - both newroot and easy root aren't in the subforums
EDIT: found Newroot DERP
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
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Sorry I will use this one then... I will try for the last time to use Sonys guide with the android SDK but aren't there any alternatives ?? For instance flashtool ??
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Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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This is the only video I can find but the website now looks totally different
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUIu5EG3ng
The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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Okay so I have the code from Sony but am still lost.... Please where do I download Flashtool ? I haven't used it in my life so I don't know what to do and the Android SDK which they want me to use I can't even install ! I'm using Ubuntu btw.. please help
Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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gregbradley said:
Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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Will the application guide me through the unlocking process ?? On the site I can't seem to figure it out :/
On the site there is instructions to install it on Linux,
Once it's installed click on the blu button and follow what it says.
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