which is easiet method to install clockworkmod on kitkat(4.4) i need to try out some custom roms for that reason only i am asking i have already rooted my phone with towelroot method and its a locked bootloader...any body plz help thanks in advance..
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Suresh9488 said:
which is easiet method to install clockworkmod on kitkat(4.4) i need to try out some custom roms for that reason only i am asking i have already rooted my phone with towelroot method and its a locked bootloader...any body plz help thanks in advance..
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As @kingvortex mentioned use the mentioned recovery
Note: On a locked bootloader you can only flash stock based custom rom
to flash custom like CM11, PA and so on you need to unlock the bootloader
Unlocking bootloader will void the warranty
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Sorry for the dumb question, I dont want to root my phone (the Barclays app, I know it can be worked around) but do want to play with ROMS. All the instructions I've read say to root the phone, but do I have to to be able to put new ROMs on. Thanks a lot in advance.
Yes you obviously need to be rooted to unlock your bootloader, to flash a recovery and to flash ROMs
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If you want to install Stock custom Roms like MagicRom you will need only root
but if you want to instal a Custom Rom like cyanogen-mod, miui you will need root and unlocked bootloader
Allex42HD said:
If you want to install Stock custom Roms like MagicRom you will need only root
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It's true only if the rom doesn't have a custom kernel and most roms do. If the kernel changes, you need to unlock the bootloader. Also, you can't flash a custom recovery without unlocked bootloader.
Hi laddies, i managed to softbrick by installing a ROM my Z1 and later realized that there existed a recovery for the Z1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455959)
Which i then tried to install as an attempt to unbrick it but it proved to be unsucessful as it can't find the device it says
any clues or ideas to what i might need to do?
silinox said:
Hi laddies, i managed to softbrick by installing a ROM my Z1 and later realized that there existed a recovery for the Z1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455959)
Which i then tried to install as an attempt to unbrick it but it proved to be unsucessful as it can't find the device it says
any clues or ideas to what i might need to do?
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Which rom did you try and install?
Are you rooted?
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
gregbradley said:
Which rom did you try and install?
Are you rooted?
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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ParanoiaROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480584
I did root using VROOT
and i unlocked the bootloader using the official unlocker
also i backed up TA if that helps
silinox said:
ParanoiaROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480584
I did root using VROOT
and i unlocked the bootloader using the official unlocker
also i backed up TA if that helps
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Install doomkernel and flash a stock based rom. Try the .257 one in the dev section.
No need to install recovery as doomkernel has it incorporated in it.
Use fastboot to install doomkernel
gregbradley said:
Install doomkernel and flash a stock based rom. Try the .257 one in the dev section.
No need to install recovery as doomkernel has it incorporated in it.
Use fastboot to install doomkernel
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Thanks alot for the help
Hi guys!
I have searched the forum and I DO have got a lot of answers. But still I want to get some things clear before I go on.
I just got myself an Xperia Z. It was already updated to 4.3 .569. The phone has a locked bootloader and I found out that it CAN´T be unlocked. So there I´m stuck.
I was first thinking about following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590088
But then I got some more questions.
If I downgrade according to that guide... since I get a custom recovery, can I flash any custom ROM that is made for locked bootloader? Do I even have to use the 4.3 .569 used in the thread above or can I just downgrade and root then choose the ROM to my liking?
Thanx for all your help!
Downgrading
Dear friend:
1-the easy way::laugh:
2-Flash 4.2.2 with flash tool
3-Root on locked boot loader
4- Install Dual Recovery follow
5- Install 4.3/4.2 Pre-rooted or any other rom of your choice.
Once you've downgraded, rooted and have a custom recovery, you can use any rom you like, as long as it's a stock based rom for locked bootloaders.
You cannot flash anything based on CM/PAC/AOSP/AOKP etc as they require a custom kernel and therefore an unlocked bootloader.
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alfi07 said:
Dear friend:
1-the easy way::laugh:
2-Flash 4.2.2 with flash tool
3-Root on locked boot loader
4- Install Dual Recovery follow
5- Install 4.3/4.2 Pre-rooted or any other rom of your choice.
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Just as I suspected! Have been away from Xperias for a while so I just needed someone to give me a nudge in the back!
Thanx alot, mates!
You're welcome.
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Hello friends,
This is a rather stupid question, I know, but I SCOURED the posts about this topic, and my phone is already SIM free [paid], yet bootloader is unlockable even by unofficial FlashMode, I read somewhere this can be fixed but it's not very specific how to.
Frankly, I dont even care for bootloader, All I want is to flash to ParanoidAndroid and have the phone rooted, But for that I need CWM from what I gathered, and so - I need root - And I can't get freaking root on my 4.3 official ROM [this phone is 6616 by the way).
I will consider giving donation to the fellow who finds me an proper solution! [if he/she accepts such]
You cannot run PA on a locked bootloader. PA (or any other non-stock based custom rom such as CM, AOSP, AOKP etc) requires a custom kernel. A custom kernel will not run on a locked bootloader.
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im still wondering, now after the 4.4.2 update, if there are any ways to easily root this phone in its current bootloader status. i understand that custom roms are not [which is plain stupid sony!!!] but it'd be nice to even have just root
thanks friends
prone
Easiest way to get rooted on 4.4.2 on a locked bootloader is to roll back to 4.2.2, root 4.2.2, install a recovery manger such as XZR then flash the ROM, connect to a computer and use flash tool to flash the kernel. Boot and have fun!
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Proneous said:
im still wondering, now after the 4.4.2 update, if there are any ways to easily root this phone in its current bootloader status. i understand that custom roms are not [which is plain stupid sony!!!] but it'd be nice to even have just root
thanks friends
prone
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ :highfive:
androidtweaker1 said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ :highfive:
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He has a C6616, which has a permanently locked bootloader. It cannot be unlocked with that or any other method.
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kingvortex said:
He has a C6616, which has a permanently locked bootloader. It cannot be unlocked with that or any other method.
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Thanks kingvortex missed out on the model no :silly:
deerhurst said:
Easiest way to get rooted on 4.4.2 on a locked bootloader is to roll back to 4.2.2, root 4.2.2, install a recovery manger such as XZR then flash the ROM, connect to a computer and use flash tool to flash the kernel. Boot and have fun!
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seems simple, where can I find detailed guide how to? if no such guide available, can you link me to the several guides needed neccesary to do this?
Post #10 may help you out, you can ignore the other stuff about t-mobile. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51210070
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Dear all,
I have rooted my device which is running 4.3 (c5502) (build number: . 101) with towelroot. Now i need to install any custom ROM. I came to know that it requires to install recovery first before flash any ROM. I stuck there..Can you please guide me. I didn't unlock my bootloader yet but I had my TA backup with me.Thanks in advance guys.
whatever u need to know is already there. just search for it. if u expect to be spoonfed then you really shouldn't mess with your phone
The thing is, do we really need to unlock boot loader to flash custom roms, or can it be closed just with root and recovery?
No one tryed it till now I think.
Greetings.
Lemmi1 said:
The thing is, do we really need to unlock boot loader to flash custom roms, or can it be closed just with root and recovery?
No one tryed it till now I think.
Greetings.
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Yes for flashing custom Roms the bootloader must be unlocked and a recovery must be installed however if you want to flash a stock based Rom unlocked boot loader is not needed. Just Root and Recovery needed for flashing the stock based Roms. Correct me if i am wrong.