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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] K900:
No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RockitOut11:
hum ok... anybody is working on Root for Locked BL?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JoelChrist_:
it is already out, search in de android dev section
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XGAdev:
I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,

I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RockitOut11:
please, read carefully the title... Xperia U not S
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RockitOut11:
That sucks so bad... it means that the people who have BL Unlock Allowed = NO will most probably stuck with Stock Kernel forever...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] KeiranFTW:
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable :)

There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RockitOut11:
keiran, do you know anything about exploits? can u try to make one for the Xperia U if you're able too? I can be your tester if you want and if you can do it..

btw, hope you buy your Xperia U soon! i'm unable to donate due to some troubles i have with Paypal, if i could i would donate you.. is there any other method that i can do it?
[LG Nitro HD] aaki_rocker:
help me please !!

while updating my phone is stuck on 4% !

i am unable to access recovery mode ! just download mode !

it gives this message while updating !

: Model Dll Msg Not Found(2004, 8)
22:12:30 : wParam : 2004, lParam = 9
22:12:30 : MODEL DLL Event : (2004, 9)
22:12:30 : Model Dll Msg Not Found(2004, 9)
22:12:33 : wParam : 2004, lParam = 10
22:12:33 : MODEL DLL Event : (2004, 10)
22:12:33 : Model Dll Msg Not Found(2004, 10)
22:12:35 : wParam : 2004, lParam = 11
22:12:35 : MODEL DLL Event : (2004, 11)
22:12:35 : Model Dll Msg Not Found(2004, 11)
22:12:37 : wParam : 2004, lParam = 12
22:12:37 : MODEL DLL Event : (2004, 12)
22:12:37 : Model Dll Msg Not Found22:14:11 : wParam : 2004, lParam = 37
22:14:11 : MODEL DLL Event : (2004, 37)
22:14:11 : Model Dll Msg Not Found(2004, 37)
(2004, 12)
22:14:21 : wParam : 2004, lParam = 40
22:14:21 : MODEL DLL Event : (2004, 40)
22:14:22 : Model Dll Msg Not Found(2004, 40)
[LG Nitro HD] mattman86:
Go back to the update tool and select your model.dll again... second field on the left.

I had this happen too and thats what I did to fix it.
[LG Nitro HD] rani9990:
Kill the app in task manager, make sure that csmg.lgmobile is blocked in hosts, and make sure small http server is running. Then relaunch the program.
[LG Nitro HD] aaki_rocker:
where is the dll file ??

and do you flash in cdma or 3gqct ??

thanks !
[LG Nitro HD] mattman86:
In the same folder as the update tool.

I just left it on cdma
[LG Nitro HD] aaki_rocker:
there are many dll's !!

what is the filename of the dll ?

pls reply !

thanks..
[LG Nitro HD] Andasa:
Don't panic! Restart update tool from rani990 post via task. I'm had same problem,it's normal. Don't change nothing.
[LG Nitro HD] aaki_rocker:
oh man !!

i almost **** my pants !!

i just forgot to switch the mode to emergency !

silly me !! :silly:

update is going on to v20c ! @ 13% now !

i will tell mods to close this thread now !!

thanks all ! :)
[LG Nitro HD] Mes3:
When this happens, just let it go. It's actually flashing. Should take 15min or so.
[LG Nitro HD] aaki_rocker:
no ! i think it wasn't !

i waited for more than 17 minutes with no results !

whereas after correcting my steps, i flashed the kdz in less than 7 mins !
[LG Nitro HD] tampaboy1984:
Im also stuck at 4% and have been trying to figure this out for weeks. Please help me!! it says the same thing Model dll Msg not found to 100 then phone reboots and stuck at AT&T Boot Logo!! And yes I select the model.dll.
[LG Nitro HD] aaki_rocker:
if its stuck at boot logo !

a factory wipe should start your phone !

stuck at boot logo>>pull battery>>put battery in>>down arrow + power >> press power button two times to confirm ! phone will restart !
[Xperia Arc General] chaud:
As the title suggest, my contract is up next week. Shd I get a Xperia S(S$318 with contract) or Optimus 4X HD(S$188! With contract) or maybe Xperia Acro S(price not sure yet, shd be similar to Xperia S)? Any suggestions is welcome :)
[Xperia Arc General] Dark Fable:
I'd go for the Quad-core Tegra 3 Optimus 4X. But then again, its LG. :|
[Xperia Arc General] rec71:
By all accounts LG are terrible at updating their Android phones.

I spent a week with an Xperia S and didn't like it. How about a Galaxy Nexus?
[Xperia Arc General] adamka13:
The ICS update on xperia S is terrible...:mad: sony dosn't do a good job ... acro s come with ICS (I'm right?) I think it will be good..

LG is terrible in updates ...(optimus 2X and 3D and black is still not recived the ICS update....)
[Xperia Arc General] Dark Fable:
But the 4X is shipped with ICS.
[Xperia Arc General] chaud:
I did consider a galaxy nexus but in my country, Singapore only offers the 16gb version, which is simply not enough for me :(
[Xperia Arc General] chaud:
Exactly, LG did a very bad job with their 2011 lineup. That's why I am having a second thought abt getting the 4X HD...
[Xperia Arc General] flyingskorpion:
Is it your primary phone or secondary one?(most contract based phones are primary)

If I in your shoes, would definitely go for arco s

LG phones look great in hardware specifications but they are LG, even they have tegra 3
[Xperia Arc General] elnitrox:
you know technology is doesn't downgrade...

sony will not release any quadcore this year

and probably next year will get the 2nd gen quad or whatever

sony is so late in the game..

xperia s cant even match with the speeds of s2.having a higher proc. speed
[Xperia Arc General] cokey77:
When does xperia sl come out is it this year or next anyone got the specs on that it should be a little better than xperia s ?
[Xperia Arc General] cokey77:
It's ok found that answer of sorts http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/sony-xperia-sl-new-snaps-show-off-samey-xperia-s-sequel-50008802/
[Xperia Arc General] ^eLipS#:
16GB version of Google Nexus is still better that Xperia phones or LG, thrust me. Plus, you can use USB OTG. You can also consider buying Galaxy S3 if it isn't to expensive for you. Those two are currently top Android phones on the market in my opinion. ;)
[Xperia Arc General] pandaball:
Why not just get the One XL? Beats the other phones in terms of CPU power, isn't too far off with price (depends on your plan), and you can use 4G once it gets rolled out :)

In my experience, LG isn't the worst in software updates (*ahem* motorola) and there's more customisability because they don't lock most of their phones at all (my O3D being a good example). However the UI is heavily customised and you might not like the LG flavour of ICS.

Xperia S looks cool, feels fast even though it has a Snapdragon S3. Sony is also usually good with software updates (the ICS update being the exception rather than the norm) and their phones are generally zippy.

Xperia Acro S... no experience with it, it's not even here yet ;)

Still, keep your options open. If you can wait until September, wait til then. The PC show offers the best deals :)
[Xperia Arc General] finbaar:
This is crazy. Get the Sammy S3 or GNote. Both are way better than any of those mentioned so far. Or just wait for the GNote 2, this will be the best phone around.
[Xperia Arc General] jhnjrdan:
You should go with the Nexus or the GS3. You could use some cloud storage, or go with the GS3.
[Xperia Arc General] chaud:
Thanks for all ur suggestions guys. I decided to pick up a 4X HD and give it my sis. I will probably change my phone around November now. Hopefully Xperia GX will arrive on the international market by then :)
[Xperia Arc General] RevDoug:
Here's my thoughts on the Sony Arco S:

I got it to use while cycling so I wouldn't have to worry if it got wet (or I used my sweaty hands). It is my secondary phone (primary is a Galaxy Note). Before this, I had an Samsung S2 and a Sony Active. This is replacing the Active.

Very solid feel slightly heavier than you would expect for its size. Screen is nice. Came with ICS (4.04) installed. It also came with a recharging base unit which is very nice. It has some software that recognizes when you drop it into the base and will launch any app that you want. It is a nice phone all around BUT I prefer my S2 as it is about the same size. However if you NEED that water resistant feature this is a great way to go. The Active worked but it was too small, this one's screen is nice sized.

RevDoug
[Xperia Arc General] mang.agoest:
I prefer acro S. It's have ip67 certificate

Sorry for my bad English
[Xperia Arc General] ludwikjonkisz:
XPERIA S, because is the best
[Xperia Arc General] Jonfensu:
Wait for the Xperia "hayabusha" LT29i
[Xperia Arc General] Pandemic:
Guys this going nowhere, look at the title and you calling other phones:/

I should go for the xperia s, and what quadcore ?? it doesn't matter about that, its about quality and performence & design and LG is bad about that :D and forgot the quadcore that proves nothing;)

Yes fast so what we can make the xperia s fast as the LG or even faster ;)

Sent from my Xperia Neo V with Supercharged ICS 4.0.4
[Xperia Arc General] chaud:
Thank for all of ur helpful suggestions guys. I have just Changed to a Xperia ion HSPA LT28h. It's was quite a good deal as it came wif the smartdock for Xperia ion for free also. Will still keep the Xperia arc S as a spare phone though. It's still a very beautiful phone til now :D
[Motorola Droid RAZR] donebrasko:
I'm on RAZR Maxx and it's telling me i only have around 5 hours left of battery?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] killjoy1179:
Turn GPS off if you don't need it, try auto brightness, also use smart actions to turn data off when the screen is off...if you rooted, use SETCPU or an app like it to change your CPU to 800mhz and change governor to hotplug and change the scheduler to snoop...that'll help alot
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
No, it says you've used almost 5 hr's of battery and you have 70% of your charge left.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] rey.ginete:
uhm, what he said... :highfive:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] vash_h:
I have no idea what media server does but i froze it using tibu

Sent from my ICS Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
Allot of media server had to do with dlna but... It could affect music, video playback, ect... If frozen

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] donebrasko:
I'm talking about the picture with the notifications the battery manager said almost 5 left.

But it lasted a total of almost 17 hours i think
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
Whatever battery manager app your using should be uninstalled because its not accurate.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] kintwofan:
ya that meters gotta go... by the way ere ub the wirjd is cheraw?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] donebrasko:
It used to be called badass battery manager or something. They changed the name of it. I'll uninstall it and try it without it.thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] donebrasko:
Cheraw South Carolina united states
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kintwofan:
I know that, I live in Irmo, SC just outside of Columbia. I've just never heard of Cheraw and I travel to a lot of the rural cities in the state for work.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
I still use it and it works fine. The reason u think its not accurate is because it's always monitoring your usage and changing the estimated time left accordingly.

Full-Throttle themer

dev at Droidrzr.com
[Motorola Droid RAZR] donebrasko:
Oh ok i am in Chesterfield county. An hour from Florence but 1and a half from Charlotte
[Motorola Droid RAZR] donebrasko:
Should i leave minimum at 300?

Is it possible to set Smartactions to turn data on when screen is off every 15 minutes or something like that?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Shad0w0fDeth:
The way the indicator works is that, you have 4 and a half hours of battery left if you keep using the phone as you currently were (screen on with no screen off. ) It's not representing total real time.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] xanf:
Unfortunately no. I use tasker for that
[Motorola Droid RAZR] my2cents:
This. ^^

The more you use it, the more accurate it should get. I don't use battery monitors now, but I used to and they always underestimate for the first few days as it learns how good your battery is. It continually tries to give you a real time estimate. I've found that they can't ever really figure it out. It might say 10 hours than you use it for 20 minutes straight and it drops to 4 hours. Then you let it set for 20 minutes and it goes back to 8 hours. I've found these apps to be more of a battery user than a help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackdragon79:
Is there a zip for the s3 boot animation?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] monstaX:
Boot animation should be in /system/media/ folder
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackdragon79:
How do I use it. I really don't like the sprint one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] monstaX:
Are you rooted?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackdragon79:
I rooted the first day I got my phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
I did something I shouldn't. I accidentally flashed a Gingerbread kernel on stock ICS. I was stuck at the boot screen, then flashed a stock Gingerbread ROM. My phone boots now, but I can't get it to upgrade through Kies (I think it's because the baseband is UCLF6). Also, the Contacts and Phone apps crash constantly. At this point I'd just like to get back to stock ICS, I think I'm done rooting for today.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nthknd:
Kernels have to match the roms. Ics for ics etc. If u want to change your baseline then u must flash a gingerbread radio. U can also just flash a ics stock rom If u want to upgrade to ics again. Most rom will include the kernels radios and all just find the rom u want and follow that devs instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Did you have CWM installed?

Then just go into recovery and flash any ICS rom.

Did you get the stock ICS from the samsung-kies website?

Then you can use the tools menu and do emergency firmware install.

But you're right -- take a break and attack it later. As long as the phone gets into download mode you are ok.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
No CWM, I upgraded through desktop Kies. I can download stock from the website?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Yes. And all the steps are there with pictures!

You should uninstall your Kies on your pc and reboot it before you install the Kies on the website.

The site I am talking about is not www.samfirmware.com. I am referring to the samsung ics upgrade site.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
It says my device is not eligible for upgrade through Kies.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Emergency firmware upgrade says not eligable?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
It wants a code from the previous PC. I don't have one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
That's something else. Put your phone in download mode. Kies will not connect. It'll just keep saying connecting. Then use emergency firmware. Use caps for any info it asks for. Correct me if I'm wrong Ranger. Don't have it in front of me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Clark Joseph Kent:
no you are good

download mode run the emergency...should be good
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
I was looking at the emergency recovery, not the upgrade initializer. I put in the SN and model number, it's running now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Model SGH-I717 or ATT-I171

Like Froid said all caps

sierra golf hotel dash india seven one seven

No spaces.

Or another model

alpha tango tango dash india seven one seven

You're using this page, right?

http://m.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00047453&fm_seq=51497
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
After downloading the image the progress bar is stuck at 0%. Kies said put it in recovery mode, so I did. Should I have put it in download? Can I just hit reboot on the menu?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
I think you are getting closer.

In kies click on tools>emergency firmware recovery a window should popup

boot your device into download mode

on the "emergency fw recovery window" should show your device... it will ask for your SN and model, input them as it shows on the back of your device. It will then install the latest Samsung FW (ICS).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
Success! Thanks for everyone's help, I'll be a little more careful when figuring out how to root next time (my last phone was an iPhone, I guess I was spoiled by one-click jailbreaks).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Congratulations! Go into recovery and make a backup. When you are setting up your phone get Titanium Backup app and an sms and phone call backup app. Before you experiment use those backup apps.

Edit the title of your post to say [solved].

Go back and use the thanks button on those who contributed to your success.

See you around, right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
Don't you need root for Titanium Backup?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
Yes you do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
Oh, I'm not rooted, I don't think I want to go through this again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
Lol dude. Stick with what's working for you. If you decide to root down the road, just read like crazy. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] troo_troo:
I still don't understand if you install CWM or SuperUser first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
1. Flash base ICS rom and kernel. . . .Done!

2. Flash CWM. . . .not yet!

3. Flash rooted kernel or complete rooted rom.

Like Froid said, do your homework. Come back here with your questions.

OBTW a rooted rom will include superuser app.
[Nexus 7 General] shemsha:
Hi all,

I am supposed to receive my nexus 7 tomorrow.

I just cant decide on whether I should root or no.

I can say for sure that I do not plan to change roms, I only want to root in order to use storage via usb-otg (also not sure I will use it eventually).

I do know that I want to receive OTA updates and that's why I don't like the idea of rooting.

Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot!

Asaf
[Nexus 7 General] slsf617:
Yes you should root it if you want to use usb-otg. I decided not to root mine on day one and now I'm looking for a method that won't erase everthing on my device. So if you see yourself needing that in the future do it now rather than later .
[Nexus 7 General] raqball:
This is a Nexus device which makes to easy to root and unroot..

If an OTA comes out you can be unrooted and back stock in a matter of minutes..

Oddly, I have had no reason or desire to root my N7 and I even put my GNex back stock...
[Nexus 7 General] ExploreMN:
If you do root, do it before you install all kinds of stuff. You have to reset to root. Not sure how the Google credit works, but you might want to register the device, get the credit, then root. Just in case.
[Nexus 7 General] jaroslavj:
I was reluctant to root or not. CM10 is only a preview, other roms not much better than stock, I don't need OTG, so why root? For one crucial app: TITANIUM BACKUP. When you unlock and root everything is wiped!
[Nexus 7 General] steevp:
My suggestion is unlock the bootloader right away since that part wipes data, then root when (and if) you decide to download an app that needs root access.
[Nexus 7 General] japzone:
Easier to Root now rather than later. Rooting requires you to wipe losing all apps and settings.
[Nexus 7 General] nyijedi:
Yes. First thing I always do on a Nexus device is unlock and root. It's just as easy to lock it again and flash the stock rom if ever needed.
[Nexus 7 General] plambda:
I would unlock the bootloader at a minimum, before you set anything up, as that action will wipe data. If you decide to root later on you'll be in great shape.
[Nexus 7 General] shaneydroid:
Might be better to wait and see if any problems arise with the device first?
[Nexus 7 General] Monkmachine:
I rooted mine using the One click root tool, very easy.

Got to be worth it to install ad block and sixaxis.
[Nexus 7 General] AZImmortal:
Like others have said, at the very minimum, unlock the bootloader (a prerequisite for rooting) right away. If you decide to unlock it later you'll have to wipe the device.
[Nexus 7 General] Janis:
Absolutely. Just make sure you bookmark (in the cloud) how to unroot before you root (including restoring stock bootloader). It would also be smart to read what issues other folks have had, and what they did to solve their problems. (In short, always have a concrete, detailed exit plan before you start something.)
[Nexus 7 General] clago87:
That is an excellent point I am very anzy ( think I killed that word) to unlock and root but I want to give it atleast a week to make sure there are no kinks, dead pixels or anything that would require me to return it but so far so good on my first day. I bought Titu with the $25 credit forgetting that it requires root lol but it's all good becuase now I have it for my Vivid but to use six axis you need root as well.
[Nexus 7 General] krelvinaz:
Other than checking out the basic functions, I wouldn't bother waiting. The device is designed to be unlocked so it is not a hardware warranty issue and that is what you would be returning the device for. If you plan on having root, you need root to test the things you will be using it for.

Plus, it then allows you to back up the device so that if you do have to get another one, it is a very simple process to restore your backup and be back up and running (one of the primary reasons for root)
[Nexus 7 General] clago87:
I am actually glad to be at work for once. I am very easily swayed and am ready to unlock and root lol. I have read all the info on it and it does not seem too much of a burden compared to my atrix
[Nexus 7 General] thunder9111:
I'm kind of confused, do I unlocked the bootlocker first or install 4.1.1 updates?

If I install then unlock, would the updates be gone?

Would I be able to update even after unlock and root?
[Nexus 7 General] micks_address:
i rooted even though i had already installed apps etc... its very handy to be able to use external storage and apps like titanium backup.. i dont really intend installing customs roms.. but the otg support was enough to warrant rooting for me
[Nexus 7 General] hydroxyde:
You can backup and restore your device with ADB. Backup, unlock, restore. You don't have to lose everything to root it later on.
[Nexus 7 General] vincepg13:
Yep was just about to say this, picked this method up in the OneX forums, life saver
[Nexus 7 General] nyijedi:
Not really, because you can easily relock the bootloader if you get any problems and have to return the unit.
[Nexus 7 General] MikeMurphy:
I suggest you wait a month until your flashing options have matured.
[Nexus 7 General] MattSkeet:
Root takes 5 min with adb ... unlock boot loader install cwm and flash superuser than just busy box that's it ....going to stock is easy as well ....
[Nexus 7 General] ClanUrdnot:
When I unlock the bootloader and root ONLY, no custom roms,kernels, etc. Can my device still accept OTA updates? Or will I need to unroot to accept OTA updates?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 General] nyijedi:
You'll get OTA updates fine in this scenario.