yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prelude91sit:
i have a note 3 that is boots up to the unlocked padlock screen gets stuck there then boots into recovery mode. it even gets stuck in like a bsod mode where i cant see nothing or get it to respond to buttons. the only way I can is if i open it up and disconnect all ribbons(havent tried pinning pointing one yet) after i do that and reconnect them i can get the phone in download mode or recovery mode. i tried the restore with title wifi fix. to no avail. the only thing i know about this phone is supposedly it was working then they guy tried to do the update since then stuck. he said he sent it to samsung and they wouldnt fix it because it supposedly had a custom rom flashed. which im sure it had something done because of the unlock padlock/bootloader sign. any help would be greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travperk:
Dear Brother !!

This same thing happened to me!!

I looked everywhere for an easy solution BUT THERE IS NONE !! Yet.

The reason why is because there are no easy "Odin back to stock files" yet is because at&t is a fn a-hole and locked the bootloader !!

I brikt my shıt about 4 days after I brought it home from costco.

I combed through the interwebs for the 48 hrs straight like a mad tweaker!! because of course this is our 800 dollar babies we're talking about !!

I kept getting the same error message as you are mentioning about the kies update connect your pc blah and so I tool it back to costco and played dumb and said that I got a notification to update and clicked ok and it did some stuff and "now its stuck on this screen with some error??" .. the lady at the kiosk looked it up and down and said someone else had come in last week with the same error message . LoL !!

I walked out of there with a brand new baby !!

Maybe you can do the same thing? Just hoping you are within your return timeframe.

your last but definitely not last worst case scenerio option is to stick your sim card in another phone and wait till someone from our awesome family here finds away around/through that damn bootloader and drops the beautiful Odin+files to give new birth to your 5.7 beast of an angel !!

Hope this helped in any sort of way. Good luck dear Brother!!

Please let us know how it goes. I think there are many brothers on here in the same predicament.
[General Questions and Answers] freekid2001:
I don't know how you guys do it. Hacking is so hard. I tried hacking my Samsung Galaxy S3 but it didn't work. I tried using C++ and recursion algorithms but that doesn't work either. I'll try using Bubble sort algorithm if that will work but I doubt it will. The NFC thing is especially hard. Just wow.
[General Questions and Answers] freekid2001:
No one will answer my question? :(
[Sprint LG Optimus G] LordKyleOfEarth:
I've been having some problems with netflix under Slimbean and Beanstock (4.4 based editions); when I try to watch a movie, half the screen is covered by a gray bar. Is this a known problem or am I unique in this?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] TKFT44:
Same issue here on the latest BeanStalk (12-23-13, I believe) for the Sprint Optimus G. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling to no avail.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Maestertk:
I'm fairly sure both of those roms still have a few bugs left in them, I know for a fact at least beanstalk does. Give one of the ones in the smorgasbord a whirl, may fix your problem, though I'm unsure.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] zxcv4306:
Same with me on Cm11 nightlies
[Sprint LG Optimus G] johnathanamber:
Same Here, T999 Nightly, started with 20140422 Nightly.

Hey guys,

I've also confirmed this. Just updated to the latest nightly, 20140422, and this started. the 20140421 nightly didn't have this problem on my t999. I've uninstalled, rebooted, reinstalled, and cleared the cache... no go.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Johnathan
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gearslam:
I've had no problems with Netflix running the gee based Unofficial CM11 nightlines. But I have had problems on other ROMS, Vanir would just give me an error code when trying to play a video.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackClaudio:
Hello guys, I have a problem with my galaxy tab 2 7'' wifi + 3g

I have installed cyanogenmod 10.2, gsm version, the nightly cm-10.2-20131225-NIGHTLY-p3100.zip

I have done 3 wipe: dalvik, cache and wipe/factory reset

But when i see the memory, I have not all the space; system say 300 MB, but upside I can see a lot of memory that I can't use... What I can do?

Sorry for my bad english, hope you can understand me the same
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharingan:
put out your sd card and then fatory reset you phone and see if you have enough space left
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohdsultan:
i think it is your nandroid backup see if you have make 2 or 3 nandroid backup and delete them;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackClaudio:
I have tried, but is not worked.

After all, I have done "format /sdcard", and now I have all the space.

Thanks guys :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Project Note​

By no means am i a developer. I am only wanted to share how I like my I9305

to be setup. This rom is NOT rooted, if you want to root it after installing you can.​

FEATURES

GENERAL INFORMATION

- Based on Official Samsung JellyBean 4.3 ZHUCML1 Firmware

MODS

- Deodexed, ZipAligned

- Galaxy Note 3 Browser

- Galaxy Note 3 Launcher and Weather Widget

- Galaxy Note 3 Magazine Home

- Galaxy Note 2 Camera

- Galaxy Note 3 SecWallpaperChooser

- Galaxy Note 3 Alarm Widget

- Galaxy Note 2 Snote

- Galaxy Note 3 3d Calculator

- Galaxy Note 3 Gallery

- Galaxy Note 3 My Files

- Galaxy Note 3 S-Voice

- Galaxy Note 3 Audio Files

- Galaxy Note 3 Keyboard​

Credits

- Jeshuuu: For his great work on the Note 2 camera port

- RagzDog: For the Touchwiz launcher and Weather Widget

- daoudedy: For the Galaxy Note 3 Keyboard port

- Shrek [the movie]: keeping my daughter occupied so i can work on this rom lol

- and all the other devs who im not to sure who they are for all the other mods i found while

Googling​

Downloads

http://www.mediafire.com/download/1r4z1rmz2c55gyk/ProjectNoteV3.zip
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Changelog

V1

initial release

V2

added a download or new bootloader users

V3

Used latest firmware as base

Screenshots
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
Firstly, welcome and good work :)

I haven't found Boeffla for 4.3 to be that that unstable, it maybe a problem with the Note apps.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Could be.. my phone is really unstable at times. Freezing up
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
I'm not trying to use this as an advertisment for my ROM at all, but maybe try and use my ROM as a base (which is properly rooted etc) and add the Note apps to that (one at a time to make sure they work).

The OneHand option is available in my ROM too, which I ported the fix from I9300, which I think can only be used with Note apps (I don't think any stock Galaxy apps work with it anyway).
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] warboss:
you got the new bootloader? if yes -> we got the problem XD
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
No, no new bootloader. I use Boeffla as the kernel. It's flashed by CWM, and the only way you can get the new bootloader is if you use ODIN
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Yeah i have the new bootloader.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] warboss:
ok problem detected^^ if you dont use the original kernel on 4.3 you get random fc and reboots.....my experiences ._.

[MENTION=4280397]djb77[/MENTION] he uses the new one on his device ;)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Lol yeah but if i use stock kernel for this rom wifi didnt work when i was testing
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
I use Boeffla 5.1 Beta 7, and I have never touched my phone via ODIN with 4.3, so I'd have the old bootloader still.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] warboss:
thats cool, wanna trade devices? :P
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
LOL yeah sometimes i wish i didnt upgrade via odin.. but with a new 4.3 who really wants the OLD 4.1 anyway
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] adrianmak:
is there any phone wakeup problem on this rom ?

I tried another samsung custom rom 4.3. It has a wakeup delay issue. When a incoming call rung, the phone took almost 10sec to turn screen on
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
Well, you still want the old bootloader, atleast for now. Hbohd is working hard on his custom I9305 kernel and this will hopefully end up being able to fix problems with people that has flashed via ODIN. Time will tell I guess...
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] ItsmYarD:
Looks interesting, this does not update your bootloader right? Ima give this a try at night (:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
no it does not upgrade your bootloader
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
OP updated, added rom with stock kernel for those who have upgraded there bootloader,,
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Kouya1600:
DLNA dont work. The Button cant activate it. Jump return in options.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Ok cheers.. I will update this rom and I will be using a new base ZHUCML1 from hong kong.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] adrianmak:
good to hear that ~~~~~~
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] lallolu:
Nice ROM

I was skeptical about this ROM but I finally installed it since it gave Note 3 features that I want on my phone. I can say it is a good ROM.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
thanks, good to hear that you like it,,, i am updating this rom soon
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
ok new update is uploading now,, it seems to me that it is prettu smooth,, i have used stock kernel again until we get some custom kernels that dont cuase problems with people who updated there bootloader.. its 11.51pm here so once i wake up [im very tired] i will update the op with the new download links
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Wow acctually this new update is better than I first thought. For me it is very very snappy and quick... no lag in animations
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] jcpearl:
1st of all:: your rom is very cool and smooth! Thanx for all ur work!

Is the update already up for download?

Can we do a dirty flash?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Yeah I have uploaded. I just havent updated to OP yet.. yes u can dirty flash.... I will update soon guys
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] jcpearl:
Take ur time

Im waiting im waiting :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Cowboy88:
Yes, the new original base ZHUCML1 really smooth as I have updated for two days and only have two sudden black screen and needs to take out the battery to restart the device .

Now longing to try your modified rom.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
i havent had any problems with it yet :p
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] adrianmak:
which apks ( magazine home and s-voice )should I remove from the rom ?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
why do u want to remove apps
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Cowboy88:
[MENTION=4439705]winxuser[/MENTION]

Would it be fine just install your rom after two wipes?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] adrianmak:
I don't use them
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
yeah it would be fine,, just wipe cache and dalvik cache,
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
you can remove what ever you like,, not sure about magazine home, it may cause fc on launcher
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] santos.jeff:
Sorry but how do you flash this rom? Not indicated in OP
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Dracolucassos:
Problem here. Wifi don't work at all. I tried 2 times with pure installation. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] jcpearl:
I just updated this rom. Very smooth. No fc so far.

Go on with ur work, its great. Much appreciated
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] fotbal5:
+1 for me 2.

I wonder if you can add the optical reader feature (like on S4) from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2580317
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
ok im downlaoding files now and im going to test it tomorrow,, its late right now and im going to bed :silly:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] lallolu:
Nice ROM. I have been using it since the 1st version but I have some questions about the ROM.

Why is the email and exchange applications removed?

Why is the voice recorder removed?

I also get error message that "com.google.process.gapps has stopped"
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] boksheng:
Wifi Issue.

Hi,

My Wifi doesn't work, I turned it on, but it auto turn it off.

I did a full wipe and clean install, then flash this ROM. That's all I done.

May I know if anyone else is having the same issue?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Ill add everything back in the next version..

Yes I get the same error everytime I restart the phone
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] jcpearl:
I miss the email exchange account as well. I need it.

Can u fix this?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] lallolu:
The workaround is to extract the apks from another ROM and push it to the system/app; then restart.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] hayabusa08:
Confirmed wifi issues. Full wipe same issues.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
If you have wifi issuse. Then use beoffla kernel
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] boksheng:
It works.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] kochete:
When is ready next version?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Sorry guys. Been moving house at the moment.. the missus is looking at internet now. So I should be able to release a new version in a few weeks
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] adrianmak:
[MENTION=4439705]winxuser[/MENTION]

from the same region (HK), firmware is updated to I9305ZHUCNA1
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
looks like no one likes to use my rom anymore lol,,,, I have no s3 anymore as it has been smashed and I don't know how but all the partitions are coruupted,
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
unless someone in Australia can fix it for really cheap,,, I would use my missus phone to continue this but she doesn't even like me just touvhing it
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
ok guys im back i finally have another s3,,, just wanting to know if anyone wants an update to this rom,, if not i might discontinue it
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
Maybe do one last update for the XXUENE4 firmware
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
yeah thats what i was going to do, just need to setup linux on my computer first. good to see u again djb77
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] aaz03:
IF you succeeded to port Note 4.3 firmware , why not to try to port Kitkat?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
It's not a firmware port though, its just Note 3 compatible apps built into a normal I9305 4.3 firmware
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] MaHo_66:
cant download this rom, cause it says ´´this download is harmful for your pc´´ and the download is cancelling by itself after a while. maybe its just my internet security settings not allowing the download, i dont know, thought you might wanna know.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
If u are using chrome browser then yes it won't download. Chrome doesn't like downloading stuff from mediafire... Try a different browser
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djb77:
No one else has mentioned problems with downloading it, so as bad as it sounds I hope it is your settings lol. Did you try the mirror as well?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] MaHo_66:
yes im using chrome, i guess thats it ;) ill try i.e
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] MaHo_66:
[MENTION=4439705]winxuser[/MENTION]

if i wanted to extract those note 2 and 3 apps from the rom, could i use them with another rom? will it work or are these apps also framework related?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Not 100% sure but I think it needs to be a touchwiz ROM for them to work
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] MaHo_66:
Yeah thats sure, it definitly needs to be a TW rom :) but if you have modified the framework for these apps to work correctly, then i cant use those apps that you have mod. the framew. for, cause i will also need to modify the framew. and thats something i still need to learn atm, unfortunately :(
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
I haven't modified anything
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Ri9000:
any updates?

shame to see this project abandoned.:(

are you working on anything else for i9305? :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] winxuser:
Yeah I haven't had the time to update this ROM..

Yeah I have latest Aokp. Just not sure how to fix the little bugs
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] achrafi9305:
I really wish to see a rom like this but 4.4.4 as a base! with note 3 ui :)

Thanks
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] limnaln:
Or maybe 4.4.4 + note 4 ui?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] endquote:
Anyone have the stock ext-ROM from the T-Mob US MDA? I've seen some links to it on the FTP here and there, but none of them seem to work.
[Sony Xperia ZL] suleymanovemil8:
How to root C6502 with 10.4.B.0.569?

NOTE:With locked bootloader and without unlocking it)
[Sony Xperia ZL] CokeJunkee:
Until now, there's no way to do that.

But you can unlock and then relock after rooting..
[Sony Xperia ZL] fr4nk32:
i did it, and now have 4.3 rooted... :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] batrian:
does unlocking BL wipes all data?
[Sony Xperia ZL] fr4nk32:
yep, all your data a kind of new phone :cyclops:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Crash338:
Which method did you use to root?

And was your BL locked (not unlockable) to begin with?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZL] fr4nk32:
i unlocked my bootloader flashed a custom kernel then a superSU.zip; later flashed the stock kernel... and done that is

if you bootloader is unlockable u must wait while develpers from here create a way to root with your status...

cheers...
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
I am quite happy that no one managed to root unlockable phones. The only way to do that is to exploit a security hole. And if xda-devs can make use of it, people with bad intention maybe also could exploit a security weakness, for example by spreading modified apps in the play store.

So it's quite logical that all phone manufacturers try to keep the unlockable bootloader unlockable, except for their way to unlock it.

Thats why I don't buy phones from a carrier.

Sony Xperia ZL C6503, rooted, 4.2.2 Stock
[Sony Xperia ZL] glasseffects:
Had you been, you wouldn't have been here my friend.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
?!?

I didn't buy my phone from a carrier because I wanted to get root and modify some things.

It's a pity that carriera are getting special firmware versions. Locked bootloader scares off many users, and many different firmwares slow down the update process for a new android version.

Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
[Sony Xperia ZL] remc12:
He logrado a cceso root en Firmware Xperia ZL JB 4.3 10.4.B.0569 [C6502], mi metodo fue el siguiente:

1.- Bajar a la versión 4.2 de Latinoamericana 10.3.1.A.2.67 instalándola por medio de Flashtool.

2.- Hacer root con método kingo root.*http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=712102

3.- Conectarse a red wifi.

4.- Ir a Centro de Actualizaciones del móvil, e instalar la actualización*10.4.B.0569, (mas conocido como actualización vía OTA), el celular se reinicia conservando el root.

*

Enviado desde mi C6502 usando Tapatalk 4 Beta

Instructions in English

I have achieved root access on Xperia ZL JB Firmware 4.3 10.4.B.0569 [C6502], my method was as follows:

1 -. Lowering the Latin version 4.2 by installing 10.3.1.A.2.67 through Flashtool.

. 2 - Make root with root kingo method: http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=712102

. 3 - Connect to wifi network.

. 4 - Go to Update Center Mobile, and install the update * 10.4.B.0569, (better known as OTA update), the phone restarts retaining the root
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Please again in italian, chineese, spanish... Or simple in english for everyone... ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Andre Verissimo:
He said that if you have a rooted 4.2 and install the 4.3 OTA, you'll not lost your root.

//

I'm not sure that there is a 4.3 OTA already, but I'm waiting for it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] remc12:
for the model C6502 Firmware upgrade OTA if there latinoamerica 4.3

Enviado desde mi C6502 usando Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Sony Xperia ZL] bigshowjh:
I have a c6505 with a locked bl, that cant be unlocked. I had 4.2 rooted via doomlords method, changed the build using build prop to update via companion to 4.3 journalists build. I lost root with the upgrade and am missing it alot .. Just wondering how kingo root method differs from doomlords method. Just wondering if rolling back to 4.2 journalists build try this kingo method that the other member used, and try update through companion again. How does ota differ from companion update?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Ota only updates certain system files, pc companion completely deletes system and writes it new.

Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
[Sony Xperia ZL] andrewff2:
Sup Guys!!

I'm with the same problem, ZL version with 10.4.B.0.569 (4.3), and wanting to root!!

There are some posts saying to just downgrade root then upgrade, some says the same but talks about "TA backup" and without it some phone funcions such as Bravia Engine stops work, and there's even the locked/unlockable boodloader.

How do i know which one of those is my boodloader ??

How do i make my "TA backup"?? What heapens if I don't do'it???

Why root?? There are a lot of bloatware that i can't remove and access some system files (restore data backup from some apps)

Sorry about the extensive post, but I'm new in Xperia "world"... Always used Samsung Cellphones (S -> S2 -> S3).
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Unlocking your bootloader allows you to flash different kernels. On phones provided by carriers bootloader iften is locked, so you can't install a new kernel. Unfortunately, recovery is stored in the same partition, so installing a recovery doesn't work that easy with stock kernel. But NUT has developed a dual recovery that also seems to work with locked bootloader:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2567266

You can check if you can unlock your bootloader by dialing

*#*#service#*#*

in your dialing app. Service menu will open. Navigate to service info - configuration. There you can see if you can unlock your bootloader.

If you can do that, check out this thread before unlocking:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

With this tool you can save your TA partition, on whick your DRM keys arw stored. If you choose to lock your bootloader again, you can.use it to restore TA, so the bravia engine will work again.

Edit: you might want to check this, it's a good guide to get started:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2201148