Hey everyone
I have a simple question, I am currently running Trinity Vengeance RaptorX V1.3 and loving it, but I was wondering if i can unlock the bootloader while on it or do I need to go back to a proper Sony stock rom?
Thanks in advance.
I think you do not need to unlock bl unless you wanna flash custom ROMs or custom kernels. And to unlock BL I think you will need to go back to stock ROM, backup TA and then flash any custom ROM or kernel. I think I am right but anyone can please correct me if I am wrong.
I don't think you need to go back to original rom to unlock bootloader since when you are unlocking your bootloader your rom is not even booted!
Be sure to check out krabappel2548 thread on General forum, read instructions carefully and don't forget to backup your data!
BTW if you are enjoying Trinity Vengeance RaptorX there is no need to unlock your bootloader! Have you checked Xposed modules? Xposed is installed on RaptorX
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I just got a W8 with a battery date of 11W51. So I can no safely unlock the bootloader without paying someone, something I do not want to do. I read the development forum and was about to root and install xRecovery. Now I would like to install a custom ROM. Am I able to do that without an unlocked bootloader?
Yes.
You may install a custom rom without unlocking bootloader.(only those one which require stock kernel).
dagger said:
Yes.
You may install a custom rom without unlocking bootloader.(only those one which require stock kernel).
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Is there anyway to be sure a custom ROM requires stock kernel if it doesn't say so on the title or the thread?
See here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763389
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@OP's second question
It is usually mentioned in the title. However if it's not, then you can read the thread to find out. The search feature helps you there.
Guys im using the ihackers pure stock rom minimal version with unlocked bootloader and using ihackers kernel too so how can i fix my x reality in unlocked bootloader with this rom?..i already restore the TA so that i can relock it but after restoring my TA the phone just vibrate and won't boot..now i just reflash it.
No, the description reads like it's using a modified kernel. The DRM'd features will only work with a stock kernel. You may be able to flash a stock kernel alongside the ROM to get those features back.
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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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.
Kernels are just needed for recovery? Or they're needed for ROM? I checked all the posts but I am confused, i am new to these stuffs.
I am about to flash SlimKat right now but I don't know what to do? Flashing rom is very easy but the previous part about kernel stuff mad me confused
I have unlocked bootloader and XDualRecovery. Can I flash this rom with these stuffs?
for rom.
Stock kernel wont boot custom rom as i know.
stock rom with custom kernel requires unlocked bootloader?
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stock rom with custom kernel requires unlocked bootloader?
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The answer is in your question....
Custom kernels require unlocked bootloader
understand!
thanks
i thought it was only for custom ROM
I somewhat knew this from a long time ago but I've forgotten. Its been a while since I got a new phone
also as I remember, they force u to unlock bootloader thru SONY so that warranty cant be claimed, mainly afraid of people who OC CPU and GPU which can damage the device (which is reliant on custom kernel)