yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usedkrondo:
another bootloader question

so here we go. i hold down search button connect usb and get solid blue light.

open terminal (im on ubuntu)

fastboot devices gives me this

CB5A1CRB0N&ZLP	fastboot

does this tell me if im locked or unlocked???

if not can i use fastboot to figure it out???

if im locked will i brick if i try to flash or just get error?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
What are you trying to do exactly>> Flash or find out if your bootloader is unlocked?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usedkrondo:
both

im trying to find out if bootloader is unlocked so i can flash some roms.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Ermmm, I'm not sure how to check it but maybe this thread will be of help >>>

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1294129

Are you using an 800x Play? Because for 800i Play, the easiest way to check is by swapping SIM cards of different network.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
FYI, this thread is seriouslu outdated, but I really have no plans to keep it up. I'm going to ask Pax to either take it over or lock it as it's original purpose has been fulfilled.

Thanks!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
What are your thoughts of XDark ICS?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akamots:
Thank you!

Hey, with all your instructions and some research.. ive rooted my phone, installed Doomslord Kernel and the ICS 4.0.4 port V2 rom from this forum.

ITs working very fine, but i have one problem, i want my xperia play launcher back when i slide my phone, please help. This is the only thing im unable to find!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Guru's of Xperia Play, what are the advantages of ICS over 2.3.4?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Umm, this thread is for R800x users, while we will help anybody, we can't help wth ICS ports (other than ones based off AOSP) because it doesn't work with our phones.

ICS vs 2.3.4 really depends on personal preference, if you want your phone operating better (IMO) use ICS. If you want to play games, choose 2.3.4

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Thanks for the info Pax, I'm neither a heavy user of the phone nor games, so I think I will stick with 2.3.4
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gedrean:
Cola ROM...

So I've gotten the Cola ROM and restored it 3x. Each time wiping cache, dalvik, backing up with TiBackup, etc.

At first I could use Market fine but for occasional crashing after an install.

The second time Market started crashing on startup, but would occasionally launch if I went into it.

The third time? Market won't launch, I tap and it loads then gives a force close.

Maybe I can't get my answer on this forum but they won't let me post to the dev forum under the topic for it...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Can you get a logcat with what exactly is crashing, we can't help you without a logcat ;)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
How is it you were able to make calls and 3G data? I can flash True Ancestor as well but I get no 3G data or calls. Unless you are using it as a media device with phone/data connections other then wifi
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Hi guys, here's another thing I'm just after discovering on my R800i. I have the phone about 6 months now but never have used it as my main phone until yesterday.

I have the TEAM Rom and for whatever reason, when I set the phone to vibrate in Silent mode, it won't vibrate when receiving text messages(even though the function is ON), it will vibrate for calls. Do I have to PM Pvy Parts about this?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
;) that's another room we haven't gotten working on R800x, so yeah, your gonna have to post in their thread ;)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gedrean:
Thanks for the advice. Without using Market to download either an emulator or a logcat reader, how do I obtain a logcat using mostly the stock software on that ROM? I have 3 file managers (one of which accesses root so can get hidden files) and I can try to find APKs if there are ones outside of market which can do the trick for you?

EDIT: I'm getting a logcat built now best I can.

EDIT2: So I've determined my phone runs a lot of unnecessary stuff which, each reflash, I keep restoring with TiBackup (like widgets, other programs, games, etc) ... and many of them I could reinstall from Market if needed, in case their contents were the cause. With that in mind, I did a backup, wiped cache and dalvik a 4th time, am starting from a clean COLA ROM, and just putting in my account info and seeing if market crashes.'

EDIT FINAL:

Thanks for the suggestion of doing a logcat. When I did it, I saw about a zillion messages before Market even loaded from the various apps I'd loaded. It occurred to me that having those apps in that might confuse things, so I did the above actions: wipe, dalvik, and clean load the COLA ROM. Afterwards? Market's doing fine. It's my own darn fault. Please ignore my stupidity and thank you. :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Next time you need a logcat, check my sig (there's a link there) ;)

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rougedragon:
I have a wifi isuse for custom roms when I try to turn on I eithed get error or phone restarts
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
what Rom, what kernel & do you have a logcat to help us help you? :D

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UKemal:
my xperia play r800i is not allowing me to flash anything i am a noob i dont really understand what most people say but i am working hard to get my phone onto anyyy custom just to make sure it works my phone is rooted i have around9 roms downloaded i tried all none of it works i tried it with rom manager and through recovery mode

if you know what i should do please help me
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rougedragon:
Kernal 2.6.32.9-perf semcuser@semchost #1

Tested xperianceit and gbtweaked0 same result no logcat moment
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Is your phone's bootloader unlocked?

Otherwise, try Gin2JB, it's a pretty popular Rom & pretty actively built.

Next time you try to turn wifi on, run this logcat command (from a computer, preferebly)

adb logcat V:WifiStateMachine *:S > wifi.txt

and post what happens.

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rougedragon:
log cat

--------- beginning of /dev/log/main

--------- beginning of /dev/log/system

thats all i got both times
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Use either Sony Mobile Update Service or flashtool to flash back to stock & see if the problem continues.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rougedragon:
It doesnt when I restore stock 2.3.2 back up
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Not a backup (nandroid?) Ftf.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rougedragon:
yea cwm nandriod back up what ftf should i flash because update services says there isn't one
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
I was the same as you. You can PM me and I can try to guide you step by step.:cool:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaplaydc:
i have a problem with a custom ROM that i use daily http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1649368

every time i use google play store,and exit the app..its going to force close (it doesn't force close when i use it,for example when i download an app..but when im going to exit it'll force close)

is it a bug?but if its not,how to fix it?

And Sometimes my phone get reboot it self

I dont know why,i haven't doing anything with overclock or underclock before

my xplay status is rooted,unlocked bootloader with custom kernel by doomlord v14
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eximperialdragon:
So, the ROM I'm currently using is AOKP Linaro 3.0 on my r800x, and I'm thinking about switching ROMs, but there are so many to choose from, now, especially with the CDMA fix for CM9.

The whole reason I even switched to ICS is because of the advantages of Joystick Center 6, and the fact that I could use softkeys (my back button triggers 3+ times for each press; using it is unwieldy), but I'm not adverse to going back to GB and using something else for softkeys.

Does anyone have a particular ROM that they have enjoyed more than others? I'm really indecisive and I'm half-tempted just to go down a list and flash each one lol...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
i pretty much enjoyed darkforest. i haven't had a problem with it
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Hi everyone, just a question with regards to Apps and SD cards. Today I discovered a problem with my SD card. So I backed it up, then got a spare one and reloaded everything back to the spare card. My question is, is it normal for the Apps not to load,i.e. I have to reload from the market? Or maybe I should have moved them back to the phone memory before changing the SD card?

The problem with the old card was, I could not create the partition for extra memory, it kept saying ''Error Code 4''. Anyway, after trouble shooting, I found the problem. Your answer would be greatly appreciated.:good:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garyqren:
i installed True Ancestor 1.6 about an hour ago

after 30 minutes, it hasnt finished booting

i tried to flash stock ROM and reflash True Ancestor again, and still like that

im using CWM Recovery

thanx
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Guys, anyone around?? Anyway, problem was the SD card, it was a 32 G card, sad to see it go cos I managed to sell it to a person who uses a SGS3.:good:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deviouz1:
just a "Thank You" for this guide, it's taught me quite a bit about the processes involved in customization and how phones differ from PCs yet have so much in common with them at the same time. i'll be moving on to unlocking my bootloader and poking and prodding and making my fiance crazy with my constant flashing and complaining and giggling and generally learning more about how my phone ticks and what all can be accomplished.

as a side note to those thinking about unlocking their bootloaders, Alejandrissimo can be a hard man to get a hold of. this is not a complaint, i know he does this on his own time and doesn't make any money doing it, it's just a heads up to others not to expect to just toss some money in the air and have him jump to it at your whim. as with most things patience is a virtue.

anyway, thanks again, i've thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kash_ie:
Enjoy your phone but don't forget to back up before doing changes.:good:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] University of Pi:
I just thought of something...

We can flash stock kernals and roms (different versions)

when they're .FTFs could we flash a different R800X Kernal/Rom on a Locked BL?

(I think I remember we can't but not why we can't? Was it digital signatures or something?)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
FTF files are signed, we don't have that signature.

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SRPA:
R800x Wifi doesnt work

Hello all, just got a quick question. Whatever rom I install, the wifi doesnt work, it freezes, then restarts. Ive look all over the place but no solutions found. I tried installing DoomLords wifi modules, didnt work because I dont have an unlocked BL. I am trying to get the wifi to work on a ROM called "Cola6." Anyone have a solution? Your help is appreciated.

Link to cola6 ROM thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1442557

Device Info:

Model Number: R800x

Android Version: 2.3.3

Build Number: 3.0.1.E.0.88
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] University of Pi:
I didn't have a problem when I had cola

flash stock 2.3.3 then flash cola
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] otonieru:
u need rom which is compatible with locked bootloader, and u should stick with stock kernel if u want use original wifi module...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] University of Pi:
Let me explain my point more clearly;

use flashtool to flash the .ftf of 2.3.3 (stock rom & kernel)

then root it and install the Xperia Play CWM recovery

Then use CWM to restore the Cola6 backup (Cola6 installation instructions)

The stock wifi kernels work on Cola6 UNLESS YOU USE THE 2.3.4 KERNEL

(I understand my first explanation was hazy at best and you don't appear to be a native english speaker so it definitely wasn't good)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robertomiro11:
Tired of Gb

Hey guys does anyone knows if markphyton's ics rom for locked bootloaders is working with the gamepad, touchpad, wifi, etc...? it's because many say that it doesnt and many say that it do so i want to be sure before doing something wrong. :silly:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
No markphytons rom for locked bootloaders is not fixed. Gamepad is still broken in that rom.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eenpermana:
unlock bootloader r800x

i have contacted this guy here http://unlock-bootloader.com/

i thinks it's been a month now and i get no response from him. email done and fill in the contact form there done too. but still no response. anyone can help me???

really need for unlocking my BL
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schwabie64:
Have you tried emailing him again? Also check your spam folder...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eenpermana:
of course i do....but still no response and there's no reply

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of course i do....but still no response and there's no reply
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edwinen:
Try adding him to Google Talk. He just did my phone this past Wednesday.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samplermonhar:
hi i'm new into the android world

i would like to ask, whats the effect of unlocking the bootloader?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schwabie64:
Allows you to install custom kernels, which in turn allow you to overclock your phone.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrk190:
Alright, so, using this method, would I be able to install CM9? Also, I'm having trouble getting into recovery, the blue led never lights up, and the volume button spamming won't work.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
Is your bootloader unlocked? Other wise you cant get into recovery. In order for you to get into recovery you need to first have a custom kernel already installed to your device and then you would be able to get into recovery.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] University of Pi:
or use the fake recovery in/system if you're bl locked
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrk190:
Alright, Since I'm new, I can't reply to the GBTweaked Thread, so I'm posting here. After installing the ROM and wifi modules, I can't seem to connect to my wifi. I can enable wifi, but when I connect to my network, it disables the connection and automatically disconnects. This is a huge problem, because now I can't re-install any of my apps.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lordomn:
Have you tried to reinstall the wifi mods in recovery?

R800x

Unlocked

Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cch90:
nice info
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheKroom:
I have a question, someone here has killed a Xperia Play by overclocking?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NinjaoftheNight:
I also posted this problem on the other forum, but I have a problem with the gamepad. After putting in the file for the hard keys and switching out the order, my gamepad buttons stop working (minus the analogs and the dpad). Could there be a problem with the keylayout file?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuby:
Nope, but use 1.6ghz MAX

More can kill your device after idk.. 2-3years.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e.penrose1:
Question in reference to: [TOOL/R800] [UPDATE 18/09/2012] Flashtool version 0.9.6.0

Within the forum named; the Plugin list below has, well, a list of needed plugins needed on the r800x. My question is this. Is it possible to remove, take out, reverse from the 2.2.4 update or install, recover teh older update in order to proceed? Also I am as newbie as they get so could you please provide a step by step (guide for dummies)?

e.penrose1

Plugins will appear in the plugin menu if and only if all plugin requirements are met.

Here are requirements for BL Unlock plugin :

kernelversions=2.6.29,2.6.29-00054-g5f01537

androidversions=2.1,2.2,2.3

needroot=true

compatibledevices=X10,E10,E15,U20
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuemusic:
So, I'm using gbtweaked on a locked bootloader. Is there any way to get the play store to work? I've searched and seen mention of changing the dpi to fix this, but most apps still aren't compatible with the phone after changing that. It didn't seem like changing the dpi helped at all? Is there a fix other than going back to the stock 2.3.3 rom?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuemusic:
Ok, got it to work. Here is what I did (some of it may have been overkill)

1. Downloaded free version of LCD Density Modder

2. Use that to set DPI to 240

3. close app

4. Click "Clear data" and "Clear cache" for Google Play Store app in "Manage Applications"

5. Restart phone in recovery and clear cache partition and Dalvik cache

6. Reboot phone, and open Google Play Store. Agree to license, and everything should work.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saqibkhan:
thanks a lot buddy.. ur post helped a lot.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany XP:
I was wondering...is it possibile to overclock without changin kernel? I heard somebody managed to do it on Arc S, with locked botloader...Modern Combat 3 and Dark Knight lag a little bit so it would be useful...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guimac90:
Nice info
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmm273:
Which ROM is best for daily use and have good performace ? Some like DiXperia 7 for x10i.... thankx
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany XP:
Guys i tried to search on internet but o one seems can give a straight answer.

Is it possible to install CM7.2 official (http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=zeus) WITHOUT change kernel (without unlock bootloader)?

I already have a recovery without unlocking bl, thanks to X-Parts, in fact right now i'm on NXT Rom 1.3
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
You have to change the kernel in order to use CM7.2. You still need to unlock your bootloader.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany XP:
Crap...:crying:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HEZAiKU:
Want to find the BEST ROM for my Xperia Play

Can somebody please give me the best ROM from this XDA. I want the perfect maybe not 100% or if there please inform to me too.

Im really want to try it~ THANKS~:)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany XP:
NXT 1.3 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1649368
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Franzferdinan51:
I'm on cola6 and every thing works fine but just simply turning on the wifi causes my phone to reboot I've asked in another thread but no answer I'm on R800x locked bootloader any help is appreciated
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany XP:
SOmeone can tell me is there is a way to overclock with stock kernel? I know the Arc guys did it, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1673476
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
You can't overclock stock kernel. Nice wishful thinking btw.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dany XP:
You can't? and what about that Arc's trick i linked?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
Just because the arc has it doesn't mean squat.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdskills:
Does any have a good link for itrom 1.1
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkharbinger81:
darkforest rom 3.0.5 forceclose fix for 2.3.3 on locked bootloader

for any one who runs darkforest 3.0.5 on r800x with locked bootloader do a full system wipe data, cache, and dalvik go through the install and untick the gsm options reboot. then reboot the phone and use titanium back up go to your "contacts storage" and use titanium back to restore it if u have it backed up if you had it backed it before you install darkforest 3.0.5 on ur r800x with locked bootloader the update to contact storage will fix the force close issue well it has for me hope this helps any one:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harshana:
great thread.... verry helpfull.. thanx a lot :victory:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberAkumaDK:
[ROM + THEME] [GSM] [2.3.4] Gin2JellyBean [v1.8.1] |Fast|Smooth|Stable|Eye Candy|

I recently saw members using this rom and complaining that the sound volume lost because I solved this problem by installing the LITE rom and installing the app's complementary manually link found at the media fire, the hint is not install when installing pach Gin2JellyBean_Theme_v1.4.1 the sound will be harmed.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpatisonx:
Flashing CDMA ROMs with operator different from Verizon

Hello, guys. I have one question about flashing any custom ROM on R800x with any other operator, not Verizon.

I'm from Ukraine, R800x was brought to me from USA this summer. I've unlocked my bootloader month ago, then I decided to use my R800x with our local operator Intertelecom. I had Paranoid Android installed in that time and tech support of Intertelecom had to roll back to stock firmware to get data and phone working, because Paranoid doesn't support it from the box. I have used phone for a couple of days, but then flashed MIUI from this topic and all my phone stuff (EvDO registration, phone number and all that CDMA stuff) gone because of flashing stock ftf with FlashTool.

So the question is: can i flash custom rom without erasing that CDMA network data? It depends on if I flash stock ftf or not? Different wipes in CWM doesn't erase that information? I just don't know where all theese things are written in R800x.

Thanks for any reply.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Red_Kop:
I flashed my R800i with MIUI Australia.

Unfortunately, this ROM is not for me...it is the 2nd ICS ROM I have tried and both have been laggy and I have experienced problems with the control pad.

So, I would like to go back to a Gingerbread Stock Firmware...

What is the easiest way for me to do this? Do I have to worry because MIUI Australia made changes to the internal memory etc?

Thanks.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpatisonx:
Flash stock ftf with FlashTool - easiest way to get back on GB. Simple drag'n'drop and u've done with that in 5 minutes.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Red_Kop:
Thanks, so just to be clear...I only need to reflash the stock FTF file - and that will replace the MIUI ROM and Kernal?

Also, what is the best stock FTF to return to in terms of ease of rooting etc.

Thanks for answering my questions. :D

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Hmm, why am I getting this in Flashtool:

08/032/2012 13:32:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

08/032/2012 13:32:51 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf

08/032/2012 13:32:51 - INFO - Flash canceled

I have been using Flashtool for the past 2 days to flash ICS ROMS and Kernals no problem.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpatisonx:
Yep, stock FTF will replace everything. You will get a brand new phone except housing)

Look into this thread for FTF. After flashing stock firmware there will be no problems with rooting. Just go into FlashTool menu, select Root (or smth, cant see it right now), Zergrush. No additional things to do. FlashTool does everything itself.

Dont know what to say about Flash canceled message. Have you changed anything in popup window befor flashing? Dont remember exactly, but there were different options about wiping chache, system and other stuff.