HTC Easy Unlock Bootloader Tool

<p style="text-align: left;"><b>UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE!!!...YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!</b></p><br/><br/><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">INTRODUCTION</span></b><br/><br/>This is tool is a beta release, I do not own all the devices supported but have tested in the HTC Aria. Any feedback, comment or advise is welcomed and do not hesitate to post it.<br/><br/>The tools is intended to help easy the process of unlocking / relocking the bootloader for HTC devices. <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">This is for STOCK devices only</span></b>, so if you are S-OFF or running a custom rom already, do not use this tool.<br/><br/>IF YOUR DEVICE BUILD VERSION IS NOT LISTED, YOU CAN CREATE A GOLDCARD AND FLASH A RUU THAT SUPPORTS HBOOT UPDATE.<br/><br/><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REQUISITES</span></b><br/><br/>In order to succeed, you need to follow the following steps:<br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>HTC drivers must be installed (included in the toolswindrivers folder) with the phone unplugged.</li><br/> <li>USB debbuging must be enabled in the device.</li><br/> <li>Phone should be set as charge only as default.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">INSTRUCTIONS</span></b><br/><br/>Make sure that you have complied with above requisites. The first time the script runs it will install adb, fastboot, wget and some other utilities if not found in your PC.<br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Extract the HTC_Unlock_Bootloader_Tool.zip.</li><br/> <li>Open the EasyUnlockTool.cmd file as admin (otherwise the script will show you an error message)</li><br/> <li>If you device is supported, it will show you the menu.</li><br/> <li>Follow the instructions on screen. If needed, the script will detect the build version, download the hboot update utility and run it in order to achive the unlock.</li><br/> <li>Once you complete the update and the unlock token is shown on your screen, HTCDEV site will open for you to paste and submit it.</li><br/> <li>When you get the unlock_code.bin file in your mail, download it to the toolstoken folder and press a key. The script will flash it for you.</li><br/> <li>If the above worked, you will be prompted in the phone to proceed to unlock.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUPPORTED DEVICES</span></b><br/><br/>For the time being, the list of supported devices is this:<br/><br/>HTC Amaze 4G (Mobilicity)<br/>HTC Amaze 4G (T-mobile)<br/>HTC Amaze 4G (WILD)<br/>HTC Aria<br/>HTC ChaCha<br/>HTC Design 4G<br/>HTC Desire (GSM/CMDA)<br/>HTC Desire C<br/>HTC Desire C (codename golf U)<br/>HTC Desire HD / Inspire 4G<br/>HTC Desire V<br/>HTC Desire X<br/>HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2<br/>HTC Dream / T-Mobile G1 / Era G1<br/>HTC Droid DNA<br/>HTC Droid Eris<br/>HTC Droid Incredible<br/>HTC Droid Incredible 2 ( Verizon)<br/>HTC Desire S (Not sure it will work as there is no information about it in HTCDEV)<br/>HTC Evo 3D (EMEA)<br/>HTC Evo 3D (Rogers)<br/>HTC Evo 3D (Sprint)<br/>HTC Evo 4G+ (Korea Telecom)<br/>HTC Evo Design (Sprint)<br/>HTC Evo view 4G (Sprint)<br/>HTC Flyer (BrightStar)<br/>HTC Flyer (TUR WI-FI)<br/>HTC Flyer (TUR)<br/>HTC Flyer (WWE WI-FI)<br/>HTC Flyer (WWE)<br/>HTC Hero<br/>HTC Incredible S<br/>HTC Jetstream (AT&T)<br/>HTC Legend / A6363<br/>HTC One<br/>HTC One S<br/>HTC One S C2<br/>HTC One V<br/>HTC One VX<br/>AT&T HTC One VX<br/>HTC One X<br/>HTC One X (AT&T) and One XL (Need to achive SuperCID with Xfactor exploit first from here: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1952038</a>)<br/>HTC One X+<br/>HTC Rezound (Verizon)<br/>HTC Rhyme (Verizon)<br/>HTC Salsa<br/>HTC Sensation (Arabic)<br/>HTC Sensation (Bouygues FRA)<br/>HTC Sensation (EU)<br/>HTC Sensation (SKT Korea)<br/>HTC Sensation (TUR)<br/>HTC Sensation (Vodafone)<br/>HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile US)<br/>HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon)<br/>HTC Vivid (AT&T)<br/>HTC Wildfire (A315C)<br/>HTC Wildfire S<br/><br/>If you want your device to be included in the list, just let me know. As long as the bootloader unlock is supported by HTCDEV, I can include your device to the script.<br/><br/>[button color="green" size="medium" link="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Download/Android%20Tools/EasyUnlockTool_08102013.zip" target="blank" ]Download[/button]<br/><br/><a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336" target="_blank">Source XDA</a>

HTC Easy Unlock Bootloader Tool

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Android Reverse Tethering

<b>Android Reverse Tethering for windows users.</b><br/><br/>Tethering is the ability to surf on your pc using the 3g of your phone<br/>Reverse tethering is the opposite : surf on your phone using the ADSL of your PC. No Wifi or 3G connection required.<br/><br/><b>This work only for rooted users and for Windows !!!</b><br/><br/>Installation :<br/>Unpack the zip file. This zip files contains the windows part, ADB and the android APK.<br/><br/>Before starting the tool :<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>You must install drivers for your device.<br/>If you don't find drivers for your phone/tablet, check the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161769" target="_blank">Universal Naked Driver</a><br/>Other interesting tool to install Adb and drivers (32/64) : <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979" target="_blank">[TOOL] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer</a> .<br/>Some screenshots are availables in this thread to install the driver.</li><br/> <li>Ensure you have debugging enabled on your phone :</li><br/></ul><br/><br/><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Turn On</span></i><i></i><br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>Ensure you have root access <b>AND</b> SuperUser application installed.<br/>Change the superuser settings (Menu -> Preferences -> Notifications part) :<br/>Uncheck "Notifications" label to display "Do not show notification when an app is granted Su Permissions"</li><br/></ul><br/><br/><a href="http://rommaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/su.png"><img alt="su" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3048" height="400" src="http://rommaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/su.png" width="240" /></a><br/><br/>AndroidTool<br/><br/>The AndroidTool.exe is the windows part<br/><br/><a href="http://rommaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/su-2.png"><img alt="su 2" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3049" height="655" src="http://rommaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/su-2.png" width="722" /></a><br/><br/>The low level communication tool (ADB) is included in the zip file.<br/>AndroidTool will try to find ADB in c:android-sdk-windowsplatform-toolsadb.exe<br/>If not found he will use the provided one.<br/><br/>The first time you use the program :<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>If you want to use another version of ADB, clik "config" and in the first tab enter the path to the ADB</li><br/> <li>Select the DNS server to use in the right list. On complex system, some dns can be detected.</li><br/></ul><br/><br/>Start reverse tethering<br/>Just click “Connect”.<br/>If it's the first time you use the program, This will install the latest android package and the dependencies (busybox and redsocks).<br/>The SuperUser process may ask you to allow “Usb tunnel”<br/><br/><a href="http://rommaster.com/android-reverse-tethering/xwndm/" rel="attachment wp-att-3050"><img alt="xwNDm" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3050" height="345" src="http://rommaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/xwNDm.jpg" width="240" /></a><br/><br/>If the android process crash after receiving superuser rights, close the windows program and start again.<br/><br/>The android interface (first tab) will show connections forwarded to windows.<br/>Others tabs are just for debugging. Send the log on this thread in case of problem.<br/><br/>Start your browser<br/>Google chrome will complain that no connection is available. Don’t care. That work.<br/>Firefox , opera and dolphin don’t have problem with that !!!<br/><br/>The current version of the application can’t forward low level ICMP packet (PING).<br/>From Android Os point of vue, there is no internet connection.<br/><br/>Command line prompt :<br/><br/>The windows tool is a "One click" application. Just click the "Connect" button.<br/>But you can add parameters to directly connect when the program start.<br/>Here are the supported commands : Device:xxxx (where xxxx is the device id), Connect, Disconnect, KillAdb, LogToClipboard, Show, Hide, Quit<br/>Parameter sample :<b> Device:123465789 Connect Hide</b><br/>Create a second shortcut with <b>Disconnect Quit</b> parameters to stop connection and close the application.<br/><br/>Google Market/Play :<br/><br/>This step is optional, required only if you want to download from market.<br/>This will install some low level program.<br/>Don't worry, I didn't brick my phone and tablet during the development.<br/><br/>The Xposed framework author and me are not responsible for anything you do with your phone/tablet/rice cooker.<br/>This work for android 4.X, but an experimental version of the Xposed framework for Gingerbread made by liudongmiao can be found here:<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44034334#post44034334" target="_blank">http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...4#post44034334</a> (no support from my side)<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>On the windows program, go to tools tab and click "install hack"</li><br/> <li>Launch the Xposed Installer (you just installed) on your android and click on "Install/Update"</li><br/> <li>Go to the module tab and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">check</span> the HackConnectivityService (see screenshot below)</li><br/> <li>Reboot the phone</li><br/> <li>Done!<br/>This work for market but also for some other programs (some games,skype,hangouts...)<a href="http://rommaster.com/android-reverse-tethering/ex8qfxs/" rel="attachment wp-att-3051"><img alt="Ex8qfXS" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3051" height="220" src="http://rommaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Ex8qfXS.png" width="507" /></a></li><br/></ul><br/><br/><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For older android 2.x or 3.x version</span> :<br/>The application want to have an active 3G or Wifi network interface.<br/>Some market applications are tagged "Wifi" only.<br/>To get around this problem, you can activate the 3G BEFORE starting reverse tethering,all the data will goes to the usb.<br/>Tips : You can connect to some wifi hotspot not protected by a key.<br/>It's only when you want to surf that the hotspot ask you a user/password.<br/>But, at this point, we have an 'active' connection. Market download should work after starting reverse tethering.<br/><br/>Not fully working application but work if you install the HackConnectivityService on android 4.x:<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>Market download</li><br/> <li>Spotify</li><br/> <li>Skype. (not checked yet)</li><br/> <li>If someone know another one, post a reply !</li><br/></ul><br/><br/>Troubleshooting<br/>The tool is not compatible with "CrossBreeder" or other tools that change the host file (removing localhost)<br/><br/>If your device is not listed in the "select a device" combobox :<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>Ensure Usb debugging is enabled (Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Turn On). Deactivating and reactivating the Debug mode may help</li><br/> <li>The ADB subsystem is sometimes not working properly. Click the "Kill ADB" button (on Tools)</li><br/> <li>Your device is perhaps not installed properly. See your device manufacturer. You can download a generic driver from google here :<a href="http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html" target="_blank">http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html</a>.</li><br/> <li>Windows can detect your device as a "Media Transfer Protocol" (MTP) or "Picture Transfer Protocol" (PTP). When you connect the usb cable, you have a notification. Click the notification to change this parameter. If one don't work, take the another one...</li><br/></ul><br/><br/>Click refresh or restart the tool to detect your device.<br/>If the connection shutdown often, try another usb cable<br/><br/>Android 4.3 and 4.4 Troubleshooting<br/>Google added some security stuff on this version.<br/>Important : You have to connect your phone/tablet to wifi or 3g at least once after boot before using reverse tethering !!!<br/><br/>Proxy :<br/>There is 2 problems with proxies :<br/><br/>Android 3G proxy. Even if 3g is desactivated, your provider (APN) proxy may still used by applications.<br/>The windows tool is not able to communicate with your provider proxy.<br/>Note that not all providers include a proxy. You must remove it manually.<br/>The tool will give you informations on how to do it when detected.<br/><br/>Corporte proxy. The windows application is not able to traverse proxies.<br/>The good news is that you can use some applications like FreeCap , sockscap and proxifier.<br/>You must start the androidTool from one of these launchers, giving proxy adress and port.<br/>Thanks "edgd1er" for the information.<br/><br/>[button color="red" size="medium" link="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Download/Android%20Tools/ReverseTethering_3.19.zip" target="blank" ]Download[/button]<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345" target="_blank">Source XDA</a><br/><br/> 

Android Reverse Tethering

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How To Used MTKDroid Tools

<b>How to ReadBack ROM using SP FlashTool, to make the CWM recovery, to install SuperUser (get root) etc..<br/>If your phone not rooted using the ROOT button.</b><br/><br/><b>1. Make scatter by the use of MTKDroidTools</b><br/>Scatter is the text file with addresses of the blocks, essential for the SP FlashTool application.<br/><span style="color: red;">After advent of scatter don't shut the primary window of the program! </span>otherwise as soon as once more it is vital to activate phone.<br/><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="461" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/1e.jpg" width="1094" /><br/><b>2. In SP FlashTool select this scatter and go on the read back tab.</b><br/><b><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="539" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/2.jpg" width="857" /></b><br/><br/><b>3. <b>Choose path and a ROM file name</b></b><br/>click on Add button. Double click on of a mouse on the regarded line. make a choice a file identify, the name has to start with ROM_ as bargains FlashTool! understand that route and the title of ROM_ file.<br/><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="433" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/3e.jpg" width="940" /><br/><br/><b>4. resolve the ROM_ size</b><br/>type has to face in HEX. in the box of begin deal with it will be important to put in writing down 0x000000. within the container of length we replica from scatter the address of the block following after restoration or the address of different block for fuller backup. For phones with form of the blocks EXT4 it's the cache block address. The number in the Hex layout has initially 0x<br/><b><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="530" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/4e.jpg" width="850" /></b><br/><br/><b>5 . Choose Read Page Only on yaffs2 type blocks phones</b><br/>In FlashTool select learn page only within the box of learn means. If this container isn't present, the window with this question can emerge, too we choose web page only. On phones with EXT4 blocks it does not get out (typically).<br/><b><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="537" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/5.jpg" width="848" /></b><br/><br/><b>6. Read Back ROM</b><br/>click on learn back button and connect the <span style="color: red;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">switched-off</span></span> telephone to pc. here the options relying on a concrete phone are possible. perhaps it is vital to press on the similar time with connect of a cable the camera or volume buttons. test and find out about work with FlashTool in threads with identical telephones! On some MT6573 fashions, for instance on B63, it could possibly't be finished with any combos and simplest testpoint want!<br/><b><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="521" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/6e.jpg" width="853" /></b><br/><br/><b>7. Prepare files for FlashTool and make CWM</b><br/>If the whole thing passed with out errorss, we open the MTK Droid Root & tools window which we left on 1th step. If for some purpose the window is not present, it is vital to activate telephone and to connect it to the program. click on <i>To process file ROM_ from FlashTool</i> button and make a selection the ROM_* file saved on the sixth step. At successful unpacking rom it'll be supplied to choose CWM from an identical phone. Chosen CWM it is checked on compliance to the connected telephone and if adequate, the CWM is created.<br/><span style="color: red;">beginning with v2.4.0 CWM it is made automatically and the file from identical phone isn't looked for any further!</span><br/><span style="color: red;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="464" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/7e.jpg" width="739" /><br/>Аttention! Yaffs2 kind blocks from this backup can't be Downloaded to telephone, they aren't correct! Use backup on ninth step if cellphone have yaffs2 sort blocks!</span><br/><b>8. Download new CWM to the phone</b><br/>begin FlashTool, select scatter in the folder created on the 7th step. eliminate marks from all blocks! click on restoration and we select the file CWM in the identical folder which was created on the 7th step. click download and connect a cable to computer (telephone must be switched off) and are expecting the top of course of. <span style="color: red;">bad! On this step the CWM recovery block has to be marked only! also it is necessary to use most effective the obtain button and not to use at all the Firmware upgrade button!</span><br/><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="530" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/8e.jpg" width="1031" /><br/><b>9. Make backup, set up SuperUser and so on</b><br/>Load telephone in CWM mode, connect to MTK Droid Root & instruments, go on the tab <i>root, backup, recovery</i> and, urgent on this tab the essential buttons, we do:<br/>- backup! ! ! (if in telephone there is yaffs2 sort blocks, do right here indubitably, they received with readBack on 7th step are not proper)<br/>- set up superuser (steadily imply "get root" under it)<br/>- and different if need<br/><br/><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="459" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/9e.jpg" width="740" />

How To Used MTKDroid Tools

How to ReadBack ROM using SP FlashTool, to make the CWM recovery, to install SuperUser (get root) etc.. If your phone not rooted using the R...

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Sony XPERIA Unlock boot loader Part 2

<h4 id="page-title">Unlocking the boot loader</h4><br/><br/><article id="node-1" role="article"><br/><div><b>We’re supporting the open developer community</b>The open developer community is important to us at Sony, and we have therefore made it possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of Xperia™ devices from 2011 and onwards. To find out what models are supported by this service, please see the Supported devices page to the left.However, even if the device model is supported, <b>certain releases of the device model may not be supported due to operator restrictions</b>. To check if your device can be unlocked, go through the first two steps on thepage.<b>Important information</b>Please note that you may void the <b>warranty of your device</b> and/or any warranty from your operator if you unlock the boot loader. See your device's warranty statement for details. Additionally, due to the modified device software, Sony’s repair network will likely have to replace key components before it can properly test, repair and verify your device using our repair tools and software. Consequently, if Sony performs a warranty repair, Sony will likely charge you a <b>significant service fee</b> for the additional costs caused by your modification of the software.Sony can no longer guarantee the full functionality of your device, and will not be responsible for any unsigned custom software being flashed to the device after the boot loader is unlocked. <b>Certain functions in your device might cease to work</b>, and performance might not be ideal. You might also<b>damage your device permanently</b>. In the worst case, unlocking the boot loader will cause physical injuries or material damage, for example, due to the device overheating.Certain content on your device may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys and the secure user data partition while unlocking the boot loader. We advise you to create backups, since user data, settings and accounts will be removed. For Xperia™ devices released 2013 or later (for example Xperia™ Z and Xperia™ ZL), <b>the SD card of your device will be formatted and you will lose all content (for example photos, music, videos) when you unlock the boot loader.</b><br/><br/>With all of the above in mind, you should only unlock the boot loader of your device if you are an advanced user with good knowledge of the technology and risks involved. We recommend standard users not to unlock the boot loader, as it is not needed. We are proud to deliver great software experiences through our rigorously tested and official software releases.<br/><br/>If you are fully aware of the risks involved, and have a deep knowledge about these technologies, continue to the unlock boot loader instructions page.<b>You should be aware that unlocking the boot loader will not give you root access. The only way to get root access is to flash a custom ROM with root access.</b><br/><br/>For any questions, we will monitor <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/e3748ae6f8f4925b#" target="_blank" title="Questions about unlocking the boot loader on Sony Ericsson phones">this thread</a> on Google groups. However, we cannot guarantee an answer for every question asked in this forum. If you want additional assistance, check out the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102523" target="_blank" title="FreeXperia developer thread">FreeXperia developer thread</a> on the XDA-forum. Please note that this is an external forum, not run by Sony.<br/><br/>Also note that there is no turning back once you have unlocked the boot loader. You will not be able to revert the device to a locked or original state if you unlock it. In addition, if you brick the device, it is your own responsibility. Note that you will not receive any official software upgrades if you unlock your device.<br/><br/><b>Known issues</b><br/><ul><br/> <li>To unlock the <strong>Xperia™ Z1</strong> boot loader, you must update your device to the latest software (build 14.2.A.0.290, Android 4.3). Unlocking the boot loader on earlier software versions will stop the camera functionality.</li><br/> <li>Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please <b>do not accept any over the air upgrades</b>. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php?tab=other&maker=Sony" target="_blank" title="XDA forum">XDA forum</a>.</li><br/></ul><br/></div><br/><div><br/><h1 id="page-title">Instructions</h1><br/><article id="node-2" role="article"><b>Known issues</b><br/><ul><br/> <li>To unlock the Xperia™ Z1 boot loader, you must update your device to the latest software (build 14.2.A.0.290, Android 4.3). Unlocking the boot loader on earlier software versions will stop the camera functionality.</li><br/> <li>Some users with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For users that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php?tab=other&maker=Sony" target="_blank" title="XDA forum">XDA forum</a>.</li><br/></ul><br/><b>Instructions</b><br/><ol><br/> <li>First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu. In your device, open the dialler and enter <b>*#*#7378423#*#*</b> to access the service menu. If you have a tablet, <a data-reveal-id="myModal" href="http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/popup/2222043">click here</a> to learn how access the service menu.</li><br/> <li>In your device, tap <b>Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status</b>. If <b>Bootloader unlock allowed</b> says <i>Yes</i>, then you can continue with the next step. If it says <i>No</i>, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.</li><br/> <li>On your computer, click <b>Continue</b> at the bottom of this page to start the unlock boot loader process.</li><br/> <li>Read through the information in the pop up window and click <b>Yes, I’m sure</b>, if you are still confident you want to unlock the boot loader.</li><br/> <li>Read through and accept the legal terms. Click <b>I Accept</b>.</li><br/> <li>Enter your name, a valid email adress and the first 14 digits of your device’s IMEI or MEID or IDID number (remove the last digit if necessary). Click <b>Submit</b>. You can view the IMEI or MEID number by entering *#06# on your device. If you have a tablet, <a data-reveal-id="myModal2" href="http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/popup/2222052">click here</a> to learn how to find your IMEI, MEID or IDID number.</li><br/> <li>The unlock boot boot loader key will be sent to your email. Save it for later use.</li><br/> <li>Download and install the latest Android SDK from<a href="http://developer.android.com/">developer.android.com</a>.</li><br/> <li>Download and unzip <a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver/" target="blank">this file</a>. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager.</li><br/> <li>Place the unzipped file in the usb_driver folder, located in the <b>Android SDK > extras > google</b> folder on your computer. Accept to replace the old android_winusb.inf-file with the new file. If you can't find the usb_driver folder, please install the Google USB Driver Packager using the Android SDK manager.</li><br/> <li>Turn off your device.</li><br/> <li>On your device, push and hold the Fastboot button at the same time as you connect the device to the computer with a USB-cable. The Fastboot button may differ between different device models. See the<em>Fastboot buttons</em> page for more information on what button use on your device.</li><br/> <li>On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.</li><br/> <li>Open a command window and go to the tools folder within the Android SDK folder.</li><br/> <li>Enter <b>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version</b>, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your device is connected properly.</li><br/> <li><b>Warning!</b> If you perform this step, you will unlock the boot loader. This may void your warranty and/or any warranty from your operator. If you still want to unlock the boot loader of your device, enter<b>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY</b>, where KEY is the unlock boot loader key you got in the beginning of this instruction. The boot loader should now be successfully unlocked.</li><br/></ol><br/> <br/><br/></article></div><br/></article>

Sony XPERIA Unlock boot loader Part 2

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Sony XPERIA Unlock boot loader

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="bootloader" class="size-full wp-image-4320 aligncenter" height="396" src="http://romandroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bootloader.png" width="590" /></p><br/>The open developer community is important to us at Sony, and we have therefore made it possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of Xperia™ smartphones from 2011 and onwards. To find out what phone models are supported by this service, please see the Supported phones section on the <a href="http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/" target="_blank" title="Unlock boot loader home page">Unlock the boot loader site</a>. However, even if the phone model is supported, <strong>certain releases of the phone model may not be supported due to operator restrictions</strong>. To check if your phone can be unlocked, go through the first two steps on the<a href="http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/" target="_blank" title="Unlock the boot loader instructions">Instructions</a> page of the Unlock the boot loader site.<br/><br/><strong>What does it mean to unlock the boot loader?</strong><br/>Unlocking the boot loader allows you to put custom ROMs on your phone. However, we recommend standard users not to unlock the boot loader, as it is not needed. We are proud to deliver great phone experiences through our rigorously tested and official software releases. If you are not familiar with this technology, then you shouldn’t unlock the boot loader. For more background information on unlocking the boot loader, go to the <a href="http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/what-does-it-mean-unlock-boot-loader" target="_blank" title="What does it mean to unlock the boot loader page">What is this?</a> section of the Unlock the boot loader site.<br/><br/><strong>What phones can be unlocked?</strong><br/>To check if you phone can be unlocked, follow the steps below:<br/><ol start="1"><br/> <li>First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter <strong>*#*#7378423#*#*</strong> to access the service menu.</li><br/> <li>In your phone, tap <strong>Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status</strong>. If <strong>Bootloader unlock allowed</strong> says<em>Yes</em>, then you can continue with the next step. If it says <em>No</em>, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.</li><br/></ol><br/> <br/><br/>If your phone shows <em>Yes</em>, you can continue with Step 3 on the <a href="http://romandroot.com/sony-xperia-unlock-boot-loader-part-2/" target="_blank" title="Sony XPERIA Unlock boot loader Part 2">Instructions</a> page.

Sony XPERIA Unlock boot loader

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HomeSync

<h2></h2><br/><br/><div><br/><table><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div><br/><div><img alt="HomeSync" class="size-full wp-image-545 aligncenter" height="397" src="http://romandroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/HomeSync.jpg" width="605" /></div><br/><h4>1. Introducing Samsung HomeSync</h4><br/>Samsung is introducing a new product that will bring greater innovation to mobile devices.<br/>HomeSync is a cloud storage device you can use at home. You can save photos and videos that are in your mobile devices then enjoy them anywhere, anytime. You can also connect HomeSync to your TV to watch its content on TV. Because it is based on Android (Jelly Bean), it lets you install and run Android applications. With mobile devices connected to HomeSync, you can control the HomeSync screen displayed on TV at home.<br/><div><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="231" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/HomeSync%201.jpg" width="553" /></div><br/><h4>2. Home Cloud Accessible Anywhere, Anytime</h4><br/>Save your data at home and share it easily.<br/>HomeSync is a network storage device with 1TB HDD inside(910TB available). If you register your mobile devices and HomeSync in your Samsung account, you can access HomeSync from your mobile devices anytime to upload or download data. With one ID, you can register up to 6 devices, including HomeSync. So, you can easily share data among your devices. You can also register up to 7 different IDs so that the whole family can save and share data together. This means that you and the people you allow can enjoy the content saved in HomeSync from their own mobile devices. They can also enjoy the content from multimedia devices connect to HomeSync, such as TVs or monitors with HDMI port at home.<br/><div><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="260" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/HomeSync%202.jpg" width="510" /></div><br/><h4>3. Android Media Center at Home</h4><br/>Enjoy Android on TV. Because HomeSync is based on Android Jelly Bean, it lets you use various services provided by Google and Samsung. It ships with many built-in Android-based services from Samsung, such as Samsung Apps, Media Hub or Video Hub, as well as Google services, such as Google Play and YouTube. You can control the HomeSync display on the screen at home with HomeSync controller mode from the HomeSync application. You can also enjoy the content in HomeSync through many multimedia devices at home by connecting HomeSync to your TV or monitor with an HDMI cable, or to your music players through an optical audio port.<br/><div><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="289" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/HomeSync%203.jpg" width="560" /></div><br/><h4>4. Various Controller Modes Supported</h4><br/>Through the HomeSync app, you can remote control the screen of HomeSync. HomeSync supports many control modes as listed below.<br/><ul><br/> <li>Button Mode: 4-directional control mode.</li><br/> <li>Cursor Mode: A control method similar to the touch pad of a laptop. Touch the screen of a device to control the cursor on the screen.</li><br/> <li>Mirror Mouse: Controls by mirroring the TV screen on the device.</li><br/> <li>Remote Mouse: Senses the movement of a device through its geomagnetic sensor and accelerometer sensor, and controls the cursor on the screen. (Phone-type devices supported)</li><br/> <li>QWERTY Mode: Lets you enter text on the TV screen with a QWERTY keyboard that automatically appears on the device control screen.</li><br/></ul><br/><div><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="300" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/HomeSync%204.jpg" width="556" /></div><br/><h4>5. Powerful Hardware & Software</h4><br/>HomeSync has great hardware performance with its built-in 1.7 GHz Dualcore CPU and 2 GB RAM. It is great for playing multimedia content as it supports many codecs.<br/><table summary="Component, Description"><caption> </caption><colgroup><col width="15%" /><col width="15%" /><col width="70%" /></colgroup><br/><thead><br/><tr><br/><th colspan="2" scope="row">Component</th><br/><th scope="row">Description</th><br/></tr><br/></thead><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">CPU</td><br/><td>GAIA 1.7 GHz (Cortex A15 dual core)</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">Memory</td><br/><td>2 GB DDR3 + 8 GB eMMC + 1 TB HDD</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">OS</td><br/><td>Android, v4.2 (Jelly Bean)</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">Display</td><br/><td>N/A</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">Resolution</td><br/><td>N/A</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">Camera</td><br/><td>N/A</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td rowspan="2">Body</td><br/><td>Dimensions</td><br/><td>183.5 x 135.8 x 29.9</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>Weight</td><br/><td>730 g</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td rowspan="4">Connectivity</td><br/><td>3G/4G</td><br/><td>N/A</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>LAN</td><br/><td>Gigabit Ethernet</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>Wi-Fi</td><br/><td>802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz & a/n 5 GHz HT40 2x2 MIMO Channel Bonding</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>Bluetooth</td><br/><td>V4.0</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td rowspan="4">Interface</td><br/><td>USB 3.0</td><br/><td>External USB I/F Connection (x 2)</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>Micro USB</td><br/><td>PC Connection 5pin mUSB (x1)</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>HDMI out</td><br/><td>Supported (HDMI1.4, Maximum Resolution: FHD)</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>Optical Audio</td><br/><td>Audio Amp. Connection</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td rowspan="2">Codec</td><br/><td>Video</td><br/><td>H.264, H.263, MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, WMV7/8, MP43, VP8, DivX</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td>Audio</td><br/><td>MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA 9 standard/10pro/Lossless, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR-NB/WB, Wav, Mid, AC-3, DTS</td><br/></tr><br/><tr><br/><td colspan="2">DRM</td><br/><td>HDCP 1.3/2.1, Playready, Widevine, Trustzone</td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><h3><strong>App Development Reference</strong></h3><br/>Please refer to the below information about Android app development for HomeSync. It differs from regular mobile devices due to the nature of remote controlling with a smart TV. Please note that HomeSync is defined as a "faketouch" device instead of a touchscreen device. (Please refer to No. 4 and No. 5.)<br/><ol><br/> <li><strong>OS :</strong> 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean MR1) API Level 17</li><br/> <li><strong>Resolution :</strong><br/><ul><br/> <li>Full screen : 1920x1080 (sw540dp)</li><br/> <li>App Area (Hidden status bar): 1920 x 1008 (sw540dp)</li><br/></ul><br/></li><br/> <li><strong>Density :</strong> xhdpi</li><br/> <li><strong>Features that HomeSync supports :</strong><br/><ul><br/> <li>android.hardware.audio.low_latency</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.bluetooth</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.faketouch</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.faketouch.multitouch.distinct</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.location</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.location.network</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.screen.landscape</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.type.television</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.usb.accessory</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.usb.host</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.wifi</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.wifi.direct</li><br/></ul><br/></li><br/> <li><strong>Features that HomeSync does NOT support :</strong><br/><ul><br/> <li>android.hardware.camera</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.location.gps</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.nfc</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.microphone</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.screen.portrait</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.touchscreen</li><br/> <li>android.hardware.sensor.xxx.</li><br/></ul><br/>If your application has any of above features in a uses-feature tag in the Android manifest file, those should be either removed or set to not-required by adding the 'required="false"' property, in order to be installable in the Play Store.<br/>e.g.) Before: <uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" /><br/>After: <uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" android:required="false" /><br/><br/>It is worth mentioning touchscreen and faketouch more in detail. Touchscreen feature has to be set as not-required, since omitting the touchscreen feature is regarded as the feature is required.<br/>Additionally, in your manifest file, faketouch feature would better be defined and set as required. This will indicate that your application explicitly requires at least faketouch UI.<br/><br/>Before : <uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.touchscreen" /><br/>After : <uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.touchscreen" android:required="false" /><br/><uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.faketouch" android:required="true" /></li><br/> <li><strong>OpenGL ES version :</strong><br/><ul><br/> <li>reqGlEsVersion=0x20000</li><br/></ul><br/></li><br/> <li><strong>For more information :</strong><br/><ul><br/> <li>about uses-feature: <a href="http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-feature-element.html" target="_blank" title="API Guide">http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-feature-element.html</a></li><br/> <li>about Play Store filter: <a href="http://developer.android.com/google/play/filters.html" target="_blank" title="Filters on Google Play">http://developer.android.com/google/play/filters.html</a></li><br/> <li>about design APK for Large display devices (Part 1): <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AndroidDevelopers/posts/UiUsRis763N" target="_blank" title="Android Developers">https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AndroidDevelopers/posts/UiUsRis763N</a></li><br/></ul><br/></li><br/></ol><br/></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/></div>

HomeSync

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APKAnalyser

<img alt="" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/Tools_ApkAnalyser_660x384.jpg" width="660" /><br/><br/>Are you an app developer looking for a powerful app analysis tool? Do you want to get a good view of your applications architecture and dependencies? Ever tried to disassemble bytecodes in Android™ apps? You can do all this and much more with ApkAnalyser, our new virtual analysis tool that we’re also making available as <a href="https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/ApkAnalyser" target="_blank" title="Sony Mobile's GitHub">open source</a>.<br/><br/>ApkAnalyser is a static, virtual analysis tool, which you can use to analyse API references, view application architecture and dependencies, and disassemble bytecodes in Android apps. It’s a complete tool chain which supports modification of the binary application with more printouts. You are then able to repack, install, run and verify the result from logcat.<br/><br/><strong>Features<br/></strong>These are just some of the things you can do with APKAnalyser:<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>Explore packages, classes, methods and fields, and look up packages, classes, methods, references and read & write accesses.</li><br/> <li>Disassemble Dalvik bytecode methods with syntaxes highlighted.</li><br/> <li>Decode Android XML files with syntaxes highlighted.</li><br/> <li>Display UML packages and class diagrams, and highlight package and class dependencies.</li><br/> <li>Modify the APK file with predefined Dalvik bytecode injections.</li><br/> <li>View the logcat with debug level filters.</li><br/> <li>Support odex applications and libraries.</li><br/> <li>List resource IDs and its contents.</li><br/> <li>Find unused resources by resource ID or files.</li><br/> <li>Find system resource (@android) references.</li><br/></ul><br/><br/><strong>Download APKAnalyser<br/></strong>You can download APKAnalyser directly from our <a href="https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/ApkAnalyser/downloads" target="_blank" title="ApkAnalyser on Sony Mobile's GitHub">GitHub open source repository</a>.<br/><br/><strong>How to install and use APKAnalyser<br/></strong>To download and install APKAnalyser, follow the steps below:<br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Download the <a href="https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/ApkAnalyser/downloads" target="_blank" title="ApkAnalyser on Sony Mobile's GitHub">ApkAnalyser</a> jar file from the project on GitHub.</li><br/> <li>Copy the jar file to your local disk and execute the following command in the command prompt to start ApkAnalyser: <em>java -Xmx1024m -jar ApkAnalyser.jar</em></li><br/> <li>Before you start to analyse your apps, you need to configure the ApkAnalyser. Go to <em>File</em> > <em>Set paths. </em>In the <strong>Classpath</strong> tab, you can select several jar files or odex files to be loaded as reference libraries. Or you can simply pick a platform folder in the <strong>Android SDK</strong> tab, for example <em>C:android-sdk-windowsplatformsandroid-15</em>. ApkAnalyser will then import all the jar files in that folder. After that, add the APK file on the right side.</li><br/> <li>Go to <em>File</em> > <em>Settings. Change </em><strong>adb executable</strong> path to point out the location of adb, for example<em>C:android-sdk-windowsplatform-toolsadb.exe</em>.</li><br/> <li>Start analysing your app by clicking <em>File</em>> <em>Analyse</em>.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>The ApkAnalyser application is very simple and easy to use. Find descriptions of the different views below.<br/><br/><strong>Main view<br/></strong>The main window of ApkAnalyser consists of three areas. In the upper left, the tree lists reference libraries with a numerical reference counter. In the upper right, the tree shows the classes and resources of the targeted APK file.<br/><br/><div><img alt="" height="446" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/APKAnalyser_UI.jpg" width="692" /></div><br/><br/><div></div><br/><br/><div>Figure 1. ApkAnalyser’s main window.</div><br/><br/>When the fields, methods or resource IDs are expanded in the tree, the method invocations, field accesses or resource references for each item will be listed.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><div><img alt="" height="57" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/APKAnalyser_e..dResIDRef.jpg" width="580" />Figure 2. Expanded tree showing the reference of the resource ID.</div><br/><br/><div><img alt="" height="124" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/APKAnalyser_e..eldAccRef.jpg" width="355" /></div><br/><br/><div></div><br/><br/><div>Figure 3. Expanded tree showing the field access and method invocation references.</div><br/><br/>The area at the bottom of the main view is a preview window. It shows different types of information according to what you select in the right and left trees. In general, there are four kinds of output in the preview window:<br/><br/><ol start="1"><br/> <li>UML diagrams for packages and classes.</li><br/> <li>A Dalvik disassembler for methods.</li><br/> <li>A resource detail view for resource IDs.</li><br/> <li>An XML decoder for XML resources.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/><strong>Verifying resources with ApkAnalyser<br/></strong>So maybe you’re ready to start using ApkAnalyser now? One good use case is to use it to help you verify resources. Maybe you’re tired of seeing <strong>Resources$NotFoundException</strong> when your apps are crashing? Or maybe you have some text strings missing translation? When it comes to verifying resources, ApkAnalyser can help in the following scenarios:<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>When there’s <strong>missing resources in the package</strong>. The resource is registered but the content is missing while Android Asset Packaging Tool (aapt) packs it.</li><br/> <li>When there’s no DPI specific resource. The DPI specific resource is missing, and there is no default value on that resource.</li><br/> <li>When there’s no default value of the resource.</li><br/> <li>When there’s <strong>missing t</strong><strong>ranslations</strong>. ApkAnalyer will then collect all the language information from the resource file (resources.arsc), and use it to verify the resources one by one. A report will then be generated, showing all the resources that are missing some language configurations.</li><br/></ul><br/><br/>To verify your resources, click <em>Resource</em> > <em>Verify xml resources</em>. All you need to do is to provide the screen pixel density (dpi) of your targeting device. “ldpi”, “mdpi”, “hdpi” or “xhdpi” can be selected in the sub menu, and if the application is not a specific DPI build, “nodpi” could be selected.<br/><br/><strong>Bytecode modifications<br/></strong>Another good use for ApkAnalyser is the ability to create a set of bytecode modifications, which could be applied to the APK file in a batch. This automatically adds printouts of suspicious pieces of code, to support you in investigating the execution flow of the application.<br/>You can do this by using any of the two quick samples below. You can choose to apply them on some packages, classes or even the whole APK. The first sample will print all the input parameters of a method in the ApiDemo application from Android SDK.<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>In the targeted APK’s tree, navigate “com.example.android.apis.graphics” > “FingerPaint$MyView”, right click “touch_move(float x, float y)” and apply “Print method entry(with params)”. This will append the following output to the logcat when the method is being invoked:</li><br/></ul><br/><br/><blockquote><br/> com.example.android.apis.graphics.FingerPaint$MyView:touch_move(float x, float y)void(0,102)<br/> parameter[0]: float x = 155.0<br/> parameter[1]: float y = 290.0<br/></blockquote><br/><br/>The second sample will show how we get the return value of a method.<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>In the targeted APK’s tree, navigate “com.example.android.apis.graphics” > “FingerPaint$MyView” and right click “onTouchEvent(android.view.MotionEvent event) boolean“ and apply “Print method exit(with return value)”. This will append the following output to the logcat when the method returns:</li><br/></ul><br/><br/>< com.example.android.apis.graphics.FingerPaint$MyView:onTouchEvent(android.view.MotionEvent event)boolean(10,137)<br/>return: boolean = true<br/><br/>More than twenty types of modifications to create different sets of bytecode are supported. To find out more about these, a complete tutorial is available on the <a href="https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/" target="_blank" title="Sony Mobile's GitHub">APKAnalyser GitHub wiki</a> page.

APKAnalyser

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AppXplore

<h1></h1><br/><br/><div><br/><br/><img alt="" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/Tools_AppXplorev25_660x384.jpg" width="660" /><br/><br/>Ever wanted to peek inside and know more about your application? Curious to know what permissions your application uses, what Android™ version it supports, libraries it depends on and more? Well a simple answer to all app questions is now on Google Play – Sony Xperia™ AppXplore. And it works on all phones running Android 2.1 and above!<br/><br/>With AppXplore you can dig inside all the applications installed on your Android™ device and learn many application details like application version, package names, certificate validity dates, application signature, permissions, activities and lots more.<br/><br/>A simple UI and some nice features make it great tool especially for Android™ developers and learners. AppXplore promises to be one of the best applications on Google Play to “Xplore” more about Android.<br/><br/><strong>Features<br/></strong>The latest version of AppXplore includes the following features:<br/><ul><br/> <li>List all the installed applications and packages on your Android™ device.</li><br/> <li>Filter installed applications based on criteria:<br/><ul><br/> <li>Applications supporting backup agent.</li><br/> <li>Applications with the android:debuggable flag set true.</li><br/> <li>Applications using shared libraries.</li><br/></ul><br/></li><br/> <li>Show the AndroidManifest.xml file of any application.</li><br/> <li>Save the AndroidManifest.xml on SD Card and share by email or text message.</li><br/> <li>Parse the AndroidManifest.xml file and get useful information of the applications, in an easy to read format.</li><br/> <li>Search for applications.</li><br/></ul><br/><strong>Download AppXplore<br/></strong>You can download Sony Xperia™ AppXplore from Google Play. Take a picture of the QR code below with your phone (for example with the Barcode Reader app), or check out the following <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.androidapp.AppExplore&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zb255ZXJpY3Nzb24uYW5kcm9pZGFwcC5BcHBFeHBsb3JlIl0." target="_blank" title="AppXplore on Google Play">AppXplore download</a> link to Google Play.<br/><br/><img alt="" height="200" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/appxplore_qr_code.jpg" width="200" /><br/><br/><strong>How to use AppXplore<br/></strong>The AppXplore application is very simple and easy to use. Find descriptions of the different views below.<br/><br/><strong>Main view<br/></strong>This is the main view that comes up when you launch the AppXplore application on an Android device. It shows the list of all Android applications installed on the device. You can press the device menu key for more options<i> - Search your app, Filter applications, System Information, About.</i><br/><br/><img alt="AppXplore main view with options" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreInstalledPackageswOptions.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>AppXplore main view with options.</em><br/><br/><strong>Main view – Search your app</strong><br/>Tap <em>Search your app</em> to search for any particular application you may be interested in. The search functionality is extremely useful if the list of applications is long.<br/><br/><img alt="AppXplore Search" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreSearch.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>Search for apps in AppXplore.</em><br/><br/><strong>Main view – Filter applications</strong><br/>You can filter the applications installed on the device. If you tap <strong>Filter applications</strong> in the main view, the <em>Filter applications</em> menu appears. This feature is extremely useful when you want to know if any application supports a particular parameter. You can filter applications in three ways:<br/><ul><br/> <li>Debug flag enabled – This option will filter out all the applications on your phone having set the Debug flag to enabled in the Android manifest file.</li><br/> <li>Backup agent support – If you tap <strong>Backup agent support</strong> from the <em>Filter applications</em> menu, all applications defined as <em>Backup Agents</em> in their Android manifest will appear. Application names and package names will be displayed in the <em>Backup Agent Apps</em> view.</li><br/> <li>Using shared libraries – This option will filter out all applications that are using shared libraries.</li><br/></ul><br/><img alt="Filtering apps in AppXplore" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreFilterApps.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>Filtering apps in AppXplore.</em><br/><br/><img alt="Using shared library option from Filter menu" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreUsingSharedLib.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>Using shared library option from Filter menu.</em><br/><br/><strong>Main view – System information</strong><br/>In the System information window, you can view information about the device that is running AppXplore, including Manufacturer, Brand, Model, Device, and more.<br/><br/><img alt="AppXplore System information" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreSystemInfo.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>System information view in AppXplore.</em><br/><br/><strong>Main view – About</strong><br/>The About window shows the version number and copyright information for AppXplore.<br/><br/><img alt="AppXplore About view" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreAbout.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>About view in AppXplore.</em><br/><br/><strong>Package details view<br/></strong>You can get detailed information about any application by tapping on that application in the Package details view. For example, when tapping the Facebook™ application, all static information such as the version name, certificate, and permissions will be displayed. Press the device menu key for options – <em>Save</em> the same information on the memory card, to <em>Share</em> the app details by email or as a text message, <em>View</em> app resources, and <em>Open App Info</em>.<br/><br/><img alt="App package details view" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXplorePackageDetailswOptions.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>App package details view in AppXplore.</em><br/><br/>In the Package details view, risky permissions (signature and SignatureOr system) are highlighted in yellow or red. Red text indicates the personal information and user data being used by the app. Yellow text indicates less sensitive personal information.<br/><br/><img alt="Package details view with Permissions" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXplorePackageDetailswPermissions.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>Highlighting of risky permissions used by app indicated by red or yellow text.</em><br/><br/><strong>Package details view – View Resources</strong><br/>The View Resources option allows you to view the resource details and resource summary for an app, as well the options to save or share the resource information.<br/><br/><img alt="AppXplore resources details and details with options" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreResourcesDetailsDetailswOptions.jpg" width="446" /><br/><br/><em>Resources Details view with Save/Share options.</em><br/><br/><strong>Package details view – Open App Info</strong><br/><br/>The Open App Info option is a shortcut to opening the App Info window for the specified app. From this window, you’ll be able to perform app actions such as <em>Force stop</em>, <em>Disable</em>, moving files to internal storage, clearing data, and clearing cache.<br/><br/><img alt="AppXplore App Info view" height="384" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/06/AppXploreAppInfo.jpg" width="216" /><br/><br/><em>App Info view in AppXplore.</em><br/><br/></div>

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Flash tool for Xperia™ devices

Here you can learn more about the flash tool for Xperia™ devices, which is a desktop application that you can use to flash Sony software on your unlocked Xperia™ device. This is useful if you’ve for example flashed a custom ROM on your device, and want to go change to a standard Sony software. This flash tool can only be used by Xperia™ devices having an unlocked boot loader. Please note that your phone still stays unlocked, and that the warranty may still be voided.<br/>Also note that only a limited number of phone models and software versions are supported by this tool, as we are currently running it as a beta version.<br/>Follow the instructions on the Install page below to download and install the flash tool. Flash instructions and a list of supported phones (including flash key mappings) are also found in the pages below.<br/><br/><h1>How to download and install the flash tool</h1><br/><br/><div><br/><br/>The flash tool for Xperia™ is actually called <strong>Emma</strong> when you install it in this Beta version, and it runs on all Windows computers. This tool is confirmed working for most markets globally*, with a few exceptions** due to distribution restrictions.<br/><br/>To install the flash tool, follow the steps below:<br/><ol start="1"><br/> <li>Download the <a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/" title="Download the flash tool for Xperia">Flash tool for Xperia devices</a>.</li><br/> <li>Unzip the file you downloaded and place it somewhere on your computer.</li><br/> <li>In the unzipped folder, run <b>Emma.exe</b>.<b> </b>During the installation, make sure you remember the installation path:<br/><ol start="1"><br/> <li>Default path in Windows 64 bit is: “C:Program Files (x86)Sony MobileEmma”</li><br/> <li>Default path in Windows 32 bit is: “C:Program FilesSony MobileEmma”</li><br/></ol><br/></li><br/> <li>Copy the Customization.ini file. You find it in the Flash_tool_for_Xperia_X.zip.</li><br/> <li>Paste the Customization.ini file into the installation folder. The installation folder is the folder named <b>Emma</b>in the installation path examples on point 3.1 and 3.2 above.</li><br/> <li>Click <i>Start</i> > <i>All programs</i> > <i>Sony Mobile</i> > <i>Emma</i> (if you used the default installation path from step 3 above) to start the flash tool</li><br/></ol><br/><div>To learn how to flash software on your phone, please see the <em><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/use-the-flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/" title="Use the flash tool for Xperia">How to use the flash tool</a> </em>page.</div><br/><div></div><br/>* Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Congo (Republic of the), Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe), French Guiana, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherland Antilles, Netherlands (including Bonaire), New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks & Caicos, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.<br/><div><br/><br/>** China, North Korea, Iran, Burma, Cuba, Sudan and Syria.<br/><h1>How to use the flash tool</h1><br/><div><br/><div>[youtube id="PKSyZ2amVNY" width="600" height="360"]</div><br/>When you have <a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/" title="Install the flash tool for Xperia">installed</a> the flash tool for Xperia™, you can flash standard Sony software on your unlocked Xperia™ device. <b>Note! </b>When you flash software onto your device, your user data and content will be erased. Make sure to properly back up all information.<br/><br/>This is how you flash software on your phone:<br/><ol start="1"><br/> <li><b>Computer:</b> Open <b>Emma</b> from the Start menu of your computer.</li><br/> <li>Connect a USB cable to your computer.</li><br/> <li><b>Phone:</b> Turn off your phone.</li><br/> <li>Connect your phone to the USB cable while holding the <i>flash key </i>(for example<i> Volume down</i>). The flash key varies between models. For a complete key mapping, see the <a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/" title="Supported phones with flash key mapping">supported phones</a><em> </em>page.<img alt="" height="461" src="http://developer-static.se-mc.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2012/12/phone_connected_648x4611.png" width="648" />Screenshot showing the flash tool when a phone is connected.</li><br/> <li><b>Computer</b>: Select the software you want to flash in the <b>Service</b> list. The tool automatically detects the phone model and lists available software versions, which are called <b>Services</b> in this flash tool.</li><br/> <li>Click on <i>Apply Service</i>. The phone will now be flashed.</li><br/> <li><b>Phone</b>: When you have flashed your device, you can disconnect<b> </b>your phone from the computer. The first time you start your device after you have flashed it, the boot-up might take a little longer than normal.</li><br/></ol><br/><h1>Supported devices & flash keys</h1><br/><div><br/><br/>In the beta version of the flash tool for Xperia™ devices, only a limited number of device models and software versions are supported. In most cases,  there are several variants of a model, and normally we only support the international variant. Check the model number in the list below to make sure your variant is supported.<br/><br/>Please note that when you connect your phone to the computer to flash the phone, it must be turned off and you must hold the flash key listed below. Flash keys vary between models.<br/><br/><strong>Supported phones and flash key mappings</strong><br/><ul><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaz1/" title="Xperia Z1">Xperia Z1</a> (C6903) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/tablets/xperia-tablet-z/" title="Xperia Tablet Z">Xperia Tablet Z</a> (SGP321 and SGP311) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiago/" title="Xperia go">Xperia go</a> (ST27i) – back</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperianeov/" title="Xperia neo V">Xperia neo V</a> (MT11i) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaray/" title="Xperia ray">Xperia ray</a> (ST18i) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiap/" title="Xperia P">Xperia P</a> (LT22i)  – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiazl/" title="Xperia ZL">Xperia ZL</a> (C6503) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaz/" title="Xperia Z">Xperia Z</a> (C6603) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaplay/" title="Xperia PLAY">Xperia PLAY</a> (R800i) – back</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaedual/" title="Xperia E dual">Xperia E dual</a> (C1605)– volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiae/" title="Xperia E">Xperia E</a> (C1505) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiat/" title="Xperia T">Xperia T</a> (LT30p) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperias/" title="Xperia S">Xperia S</a> (LT26i) – volume down</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaarc/" title="Xperia arc">Xperia arc</a> (LT15i) – back</li><br/> <li><a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/xperiaarcs/" title="Xperia arc S">Xperia arc S</a> (LT18i) – back</li><br/></ul><br/></div><br/></div><br/></div><br/></div>

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Easy Methods To Use Sony Update service

<strong>Sony Update Service (SUS; in prior Sony Ericsson update service) is a device in your pc, which lets you Update your Sony XPERIA smartphone in very simple means. when put next with software from different manufactures, Sony update provider may be very fast and secure. replace your phone wil take about 10 minutes (depending in your internet connection) and than you could revel in new firmware to your telephone.</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>As you can see, it is an <strong>reliable device from Sony</strong>. if you use it for update or repair your smartphone, you won't loose your guarantee.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><h1>What SUS (Sony replace provider) CAN do?</h1><br/><br/>smartly, it may do handiest two issues - <strong>repair or install the newest Android model</strong> in your smartphone. but it surely works handiest with<strong> newest to be had firmware</strong> - you could't return to previous version or stay on model you now have to your smartphone if there is a new one.<br/><br/>a very powerful truth is, that it <strong>always deletes all your information from the cellphone</strong> (aside from exterior reminiscence card) and your telephone will be such as you simply bought it.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><h1>What SUS can not do?</h1><br/><br/>that you would be able to't <strong>flash</strong> (=install) <strong>most effective a part of firmware</strong> (as an instance best kernel or system), it flashes all the time entire Android. This will also be infrequently an advantage if you do not know, the place's the issue. And which you could be certain that it's going to be repaired accurately.<br/><br/>that you may't <strong>go to previous version</strong> or stay on current version if there may be a new one to be had.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><h1>What do i need? (gadget requirements)</h1><br/><br/><ul><br/> <li>internet connection (ideally broadband)</li><br/> <li>USB cable</li><br/> <li>Intel® Pentium® four, 2.0 GHz or larger, AMD Athlon</li><br/> <li>500 MB free arduous disk area</li><br/> <li>512 MB RAM</li><br/> <li>1 on hand USB 2.0 port</li><br/> <li>windows XP™ (dwelling or skilled) with SP2 or later/Microsoft® windows Vista™/Microsoft® home windows 7/Microsoft® home windows eight</li><br/></ul><br/><br/> <br/><br/>download link here:<br/>[button text="Download" icon="icon-flag" type="btn-custom" size="" url="http://software.sonymobile.com/update_service_setup" target="" bg_color="" bg_hover_color="" txt_color="" txt_hover_color=""]<br/><br/> <br/><br/><h1>How does it work?</h1><br/><br/>the primary run will take a while. SUS must download all informations about phones and firmwares.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%201.png" width="802" /><br/><br/>In the next move <strong>learn the directions.</strong> These are alpha and omega when using SUS (or every other instrument for flashing). don't fail to remember to accept license settlement. if you do not you is not going to be capable of use SUS and update/reinstall your smartphone.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%202.png" width="802" /><br/><br/>After ending this, if you don't see your smartphone on the listing, simply shut SUS and run it once more. it'll lend a hand.<br/><br/>Then simply find your smartphone, choose it and <strong>click next</strong>.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%203.png" width="802" /><br/><br/><strong>follow the directions. it may be different in your smartphone! read it in moderation, in other way you won't be capable of update/reinstall it!</strong><br/><br/><strong> <img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%204.png" width="802" /></strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%205.png" width="802" /></strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>After connection SUS starts to obtain the latest firmware for your smartphone. you probably have already downloaded this firmware in earlier, it'll be in an instant put in without downloading.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%206.png" width="802" /><br/><br/>in the end of installation simply <strong>disconnect your telephone from computer</strong> and switch it on. it'll take a little time, so don't be scared.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="600" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/flashtool/Easy%20Methods%20To%20Use%20Sony%20Update%20service%207.png" width="802" /><br/><br/><strong> </strong><br/><br/><strong>Congratulations, you have put in the latest firmware!</strong><br/><br/> 

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How To Unlock Bootloader Sony Xperia Series With Flash Tool

<strong>Actually what is bootloader?</strong><br/>In literal terms, bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. The concept of bootloaders is universal to virtually all Operating systems that inculcates operating systems on your PC, laptop, smartphones, and other such devices. Bootloaders basically package the instructions to boot operating system kernel and most of them also have their own debugging or modification environment. As the bootloader kicks off before any piece of software on your device, it makes it extremely processor specific and every motherboard has it’s own bootloader. This is one reason that all Android phones have different Custom ROMS developed due to high variance of processing hardware present on the device. The iDevices running iOS somewhat share the same hardware specs and hence you don’t see much variance in their bootloaders.<br/><em>Why To Unlock Bootloader On Android Devices ?</em><br/><br/><em></em>The explanation to this question is really simple. If you want root, you’d be wanting to flash Custom ROM post-root, and if you want to install a Custom ROM, you’d need to have your stock bootloader unlocked. In simple terms Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.<br/>[blockquote]#<b>Warning: </b>Unlocking your phone’s bootloader voids its warranty. It also completely wipes (formats) your Android phone’s internal memory including applications, contacts, SMS and MMS messages etc.[/blockquote]<br/><br/>To unlock the bootloader, actually can be done several ways. and an easier way as I use it is to use Flashtool. This method is very easy, can be done only by a few steps.<br/><br/>What are the requirements?<br/><br/><ul><br/> <li> Flashtool</li><br/> <li>Xperia 10</li><br/> <li>USB Cable</li><br/></ul><br/><br/><strong>Flashtool Can be Download HERE</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Install Flashtool</li><br/> <li>Install Xperia Driver<em> [open the Flashtool folder (usually in C:/program files/Flashtool/Drivers)]</em></li><br/> <li><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">then install it and select the your device Series </span><em>if your android device already recognizes by a computer you can skip this section</em></li><br/> <li><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">On your android, Turn on USB debugging <em>[settings> applications> development> check USB Debugging]</em></span></li><br/> <li><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Then we connect the Android device to the computer using USB cable</span></li><br/> <li><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Start Flashtool and wait until device connected</span></li><br/> <li><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Click menu <em>Plugin >Bootloader Unlock >Run<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="152" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/Image/How%20To%20Unlock%20Bootloader%20Sony%20Xperia%20Series%20With%20Flash%20Tool/How%20To%20Unlock%20Bootloader%20Sony%20Xperia%20Series%20With%20Flash%20Tool%201.png" width="320" /></em></span></li><br/> <li></li><br/></ol><br/><br/><p style="text-align: center;"></p><br/><br/><p style="text-align: left;"></p><br/><br/> 

How To Unlock Bootloader Sony Xperia Series With Flash Tool

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How To Unlock Bootloaders on your Xperia

<h2><img alt="unlock bootloader on xperia" class="size-full wp-image-414 aligncenter" height="320" src="http://romandroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/unlock-bootloader-on-xperia-x10.jpg" width="291" /></h2><br/><br/><h2><i>Instructions</i></h2><br/><br/>For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:<br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Download <i>‘Unlock Xperia Bootloaders.zip’</i>  <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3168195/romandrooot/download/Android%20Tools/unlock%20xperia%20arc%20bootloaders.zip" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a></li><br/> <li>Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:<br/><ol><br/> <li>drivers.zip</li><br/> <li>fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip</li><br/> <li>unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com</li><br/></ol><br/></li><br/> <li>Click/DoubleClick on the internet shortcut file you got in Step 2.3 “<i>unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com”</i>.<br/><ol><br/> <li>This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “<i>Continue</i>”, click on it.</li><br/> <li>In the pop-up window click “<i>Yes, I’m sure</i>” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “<i>I accept</i>”.</li><br/></ol><br/></li><br/> <li>Now insert the details as per the instructions:<br/><ol><br/> <li>First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial <i>*#06# on your Xperia Arc.</i></li><br/> <li>Your name.</li><br/> <li>Your Email address.</li><br/> <li>Then click on “<i>Submit</i>”</li><br/></ol><br/></li><br/> <li>You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.</li><br/> <li>Switch off your phone.</li><br/> <li>Now extract the “<i>fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip</i>” file you got in Step 2.2.</li><br/> <li>Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “<i>Menu</i>” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.</li><br/> <li>Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Now to install the drivers do the following:</li><br/></ol><br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Extract the “<i>drivers.zip</i>” file you got in Step 2.1</li><br/> <li>Open “<i>Device Manager</i>” on your PC and look for  “<i>S1Boot Fastboot</i>” under the head “<i>Other devices</i>”</li><br/> <li>Right-click on “<i>S1Boot Fastboot</i>” and select “<i>Update Driver Software…</i>”</li><br/> <li>Now select “<i>Browse my computer for driver software</i>” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.</li><br/> <li>Now click <i>Next</i> (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).</li><br/> <li>If you see any <i>Windows security</i> warning box, don’t worry . Just select “<i>Install this driver software anyway</i>”</li><br/> <li>Wait for “<i>Windows has successfully updated your driver software”</i>message to appear on your screen. Now click <i>Close</i>.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Open the “<i>fastboot</i>” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.</li><br/> <li>Now hold <i>Shift</i> and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “<i>fastboot</i>” folder. And then select “<i>Open command window here</i>” from the context menu.</li><br/> <li>Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version<br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>It should return a value like “<i>0.3</i>”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.</li><br/> <li>Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY<br/><br/><b>IMPORTANT</b>! Replace the word “<i>KEY</i>” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then hit <i>Enter.</i><br/><br/><ol><br/> <li>Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “<i>Finished</i>” message when it will be completed.</li><br/> <li>Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.</li><br/> <li>Your phone’s boot loader should now be unlocked.</li><br/></ol><br/><br/> 

How To Unlock Bootloaders on your Xperia

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Final guide to Android Rooting, customized ROMs & Apps

Android and iOS are the most popular cellular running systems in the marketplace. each offer a lot of apps and settings but, sooner or later reach their limits at a certain point. Rooting or Jailbreaking your phone (or tablet) will offer you hundreds of tweaks, skins and new apps that you will have to no longer miss out on.<br/><br/>Rooting terms<br/>ROM versions<br/>Root<br/>custom restoration Mode<br/>custom ROMs<br/>customized Kernels<br/>Root Apps<br/>FAQ<br/><br/>the first model of this guide was published a few yr in the past and included a listing of rooting phrases you must be aware of, an introduction on how one can root an Android tool and a few root-explicit apps. This up to date version contains new content material based on the feedback we bought all through the remaining months.<br/>Android Launchers and lock reveal widgets are nice tools to customize your Android experience with out rooting your instrument. you're also ready to root your tool and customise it with a launcher and widgets afterwards. in case your Android device is rooted but you don’t want flash a custom ROM, Xposed Framework may well be the best solution for you.<br/><br/>This guide will use the Google Nexus four for example however lots of the things additionally apply to other Android devices. Some would possibly require more work while others may also be rooted somewhat simply, but in spite of everything it’s no rocket science.<br/><br/>Android Rooting terms You will have to understand<br/><br/>before we get began, I would favor to provide an explanation for a few terms for the reason that terminology can get difficult and confusing. this may allow you to to consider different software particular guides. I’ll attempt to keep it brief and no longer go into (technical) details.<br/><br/>Bootloader<br/><br/>The Bootloader is your cellphone’s tool groundwork. It’s basically what runs prior to your working device begins (like a pc’s BIOS). As many manufactures don’t want you to switch your cellphone’s OS, it needs to be unlocked earlier than you are able to root your telephone or set up customized ROMs (defined later).<br/><br/>Brick<br/><br/>this is one thing you don’t want to occur to your Android software. like the identify already implies, a bricked phone (or pill) can most effective be used as a paperweight or nice decoration to your condo. Bricked units are irreversibly broken and received’t work anymore. this can, for example, occur if broken ROMs are installed or unsuitable firmwares are flashed. all the time make sure you learn directions and test checksums (a collection of numbers that determine the file) to verify nothing goes improper. should you’re lucky and your software is only tender-bricked, that means that it does no longer boot but still turns on, chances are you'll be capable to get it back to lifestyles.<br/><br/>BusyBox<br/><br/>Android, being in response to Linux/Unix, deals a restricted quantity of UNIX instructions (which most users won’t want anyhow). BusyBox will implement extra commands which are essential for some root apps to work correctly.<br/><br/>custom ROM<br/><br/>A custom ROM is a modified version of the Android operating machine. Tweaks, further options, completely different issues or an improved performance are regularly incorporated. custom ROMs also offer the chance to use a more moderen, unreleased, model of Android on your cellphone that may on a regular basis not be to be had to your instrument on account of restrictions from manufacturer or suppliers.<br/><br/>Fastboot<br/><br/>Fastboot is a diagnostic- and engineering tool which provides you with a number of options corresponding to launching in restoration mode or flashing picture information.<br/><br/>Kernel<br/><br/>The kernel is the mind of your cellphone that controls how the system and hardware interact. It’s mainly the bottom stage of your working system that manages memory and hardware.<br/><br/>NAND partition<br/><br/>NAND stands for “Negated AND” or “not AND” and describes the hard drive partition that stores all machine related data like the bootloader, restoration mode or the kernel.<br/><br/>NANDroid backup<br/><br/>A NANDroid backup is an entire machine backup of your Android device. This backup can also be restored later and may retailer your phone after flashing a faulty ROM or theme.<br/><br/>Radio<br/><br/>The radio is liable for sending and receiving voice and information. the use of an optimized radio can reinforce your phone’s reception or elevate battery lifestyles.<br/><br/>restoration Mode<br/><br/>restoration mode provides you with the chance to perform machine-stage tasks (like formatting, defragmenting, etc.), backing-up your units or set up customized ROMs. Android offers a limited stock recovery function. extra refined recoveries like ClockworkMod recovery, 4EXT restoration and TWRP recovery offer extra options and are more uncomplicated to use.<br/><br/>Root<br/><br/>Rooting will provide you with full administrator access of your tool. it might also void your guarantee (relying on the instrument and your home of place of abode), so you should definitely deal with your tool with care after rooting it. you're all the time ready to revert this course of by using simply flashing a stock-ROM (the original ROM put in through your telephone’s producer). Doing this will likely additionally “repair” your warranty.<br/><br/>S-OFF<br/><br/>S-OFF implies that the NAND partition of your Android device is unlocked. This principally applies to HTC phones.<br/><br/>Superuser<br/><br/>Rooting your cellphone will create a brand new “account” with complete administrative permissions. This superuser account is utilized by some apps and capabilities.<br/><br/>Xposed Framework<br/><br/>Xposed Framework is an app that can be installed on a rooted Android instrument which deals customized ROM like options on inventory Android.<br/><br/>understanding customized ROM versions<br/><br/>As custom ROMs are repeatedly stronger, they usually are available in 4 completely different classes: Nightly, Milestone, unlock Candidate and secure.<br/><br/>Nightly<br/><br/>Nightly variations are frequently generated every 24 hours and can also be highly experimental and unstable. especially early variations of a new custom ROM can have many bugs and missing options. if you wish to have the newest options whereas risking instability – go for nightlies!<br/><br/>Milestone snapshot<br/><br/>Milestone Snapshots are principally nightly versions which have reached a undeniable milestone. they can be regarded as being rather secure, however could include sure bugs and issues. on account that they are most effective created every few weeks (or months), they won’t have the latest options that might be incorporated within the nightly variations. in case you are in search of the latest features while having a moderately steady gadget, investigate cross-check milestone snapshots.<br/><br/>unencumber Candidate<br/><br/>free up candidates, because the name already implies, are one of the most closing builds earlier than the stable version of a customized ROM is released. RCs are largely steady however would possibly have just a few minor concerns. for those who’re in search of something secure and ready for day-to-day use, i'd suggest to move with free up candidates!<br/><br/>stable<br/><br/>steady variations are (obviously) probably the most steady variations around, with all or just about all issues fastened. Some steady ROMs should still include some smaller issues or sure issues now not working. stable variations are without a doubt the most secure way to go, but it might take months sooner than a brand new stable with new features or fixes is launched.<br/><br/>easy methods to totally Backup Your software without Root<br/><br/>in case your Android instrument is not rooted yet, you gained’t be capable to function NANDroid backups. I wouldn’t counsel to root your pill or cellphone with no need a proper backup, as a result of there may be all the time a possibility of error and also you don’t need to brick your instrument.<br/><br/>easy ADB Backup let’s you create a full backup of your software without root get admission to and is the perfect answer for users without root get entry to. The free software also deals a restoration operate and runs on windows and Linux.<br/><br/>when you’re already rooted, remember to check out our guide on performing a NANDROID backup.<br/><br/>tips on how to Root Your Android tool<br/><br/>The rooting process differs from tool to software which makes it inconceivable to give general instructions on rooting right here. I’ve linked publications for some of the hottest units under. using the terms described previous must make the rooting course of more uncomplicated for you. in case your telephone or tablet will not be on the listing, you most unquestionably can find a information on the XDA-developers boards.<br/><br/>Google Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10<br/>Samsung Galaxy S3<br/>Samsung Galaxy S4<br/>HTC One<br/>Samsung Galaxy notice 2<br/>Samsung Galaxy note 3<br/><br/>at all times remember to perform NANDroid backups of your devices as a way to repair your cellphone or pill to a working state. i might also suggest to validate checksums and in moderation read through the directions to keep away from bricking your software.<br/><br/>customized recovery Mode<br/><br/>the standard Android restoration mode may be very restricted and does no longer provide many features. That’s the place substitute recovery modes just like the team Win recovery venture (TWRP) and ClockworkMod recovery (CWRM) come in location. they provide the possibility to flash customized ROMs which is not imaginable with the stock recovery mode. different options include a file browser for replace.zips, adb shell and Nandroid backups.<br/><br/>It does now not actually subject which alternative restoration you put in, just go along with the one that suits you most. In some uncommon instances the foundation script or custom ROM set up simplest works with both TWRP or CWM.<br/><br/>TWRP – crew Win recovery undertaking<br/><br/>staff Win recovery venture‘s customized restoration offers a very easy and touch pushed user interface. It contains all conventional restoration options wanted to install customized ROMs, kernels, other tweaks and many more. you're also ready to backup and repair your device the use of TWRP.<br/><br/>TWRP<br/><br/>CWM – Clockworkmod recovery<br/><br/>ClockworkMod recovery is among the most popular customized restoration modes. It also comprises all advanced recovery options like putting in custom ROMs and different recordsdata, as well as a backup and restoration perform. that you can regulate the CWM UI by way of contact or key-input.<br/><br/>CWM<br/><br/>custom ROMs<br/><br/>custom Roms give you a variety of new options, tweaks and visible enhancements. the perfect source to discover a working one to your software is the XDA-developers discussion board. Many custom ROMs are in line with the three large releases: CyanogenMod, AOKP and Paranoid Android. one of the best ways to search out one of the best custom ROM for you is to compare their options or simply test them for a number of days. To make your start more uncomplicated, I’ve written a few words about the main customized ROMs below.<br/><br/>CyanogenMod<br/><br/>CyanogenMod emblem<br/><br/>CyanogenMod appears to be like very similar to stock Android, however offers several enhancements and tweaks. besides elevated gadget performance and reliability, it comprises many interface enhancements and integrated options.<br/><br/>CyanogenMod options<br/><br/>OpenVPN integration<br/>Lockscreen gestures<br/>accelerated quick settings<br/>DSP equalizer<br/>Theme strengthen<br/>Wi-Fi, bluetooth, and USB tethering<br/>CPU over- & underclocking<br/>latest CyanogenMod version<br/><br/>presently there are five variations on hand:<br/><br/>CyanogenMod 7 – in line with Android 2.3 Gingerbread<br/>CyanogenMod 9 – based on Android 4.0.4 Cream Sandwhich<br/>CyanogenMod 10 – in response to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean<br/>CyanogenMod 10.1 – in line with Android four.2.2 Jelly Bean<br/>CyanogenMod 10.2 – in line with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean<br/>CyanogenMod 11 – in line with Android 4.4 Kit-Kat<br/><br/>the first nightly variations of CyanogenMod 10.2 were launched and are on hand on the CyanogenMod download web page.<br/><br/>CyanogenMod is available for the majority of widespread Android gadgets. you will see that a listing of supported devices on the CyanogenMod web page.<br/><br/>AOKP<br/><br/>AOKP logo<br/><br/>AOKP It describes itself as “Android infused with magical Unicorn bytes” – that will have to be superior, proper?<br/><br/>AOKP features<br/><br/>brought UI features and settings<br/>LED notification gentle choices<br/>performance tweaks<br/>custom toggles<br/>Vibration patterns<br/>Flip telephone to silence ringtone<br/>AOKP Ribbons<br/>Silent / Vibrate mode on face down<br/>New lock display options<br/>in case you’re into customization, AOKP offers heaps of features. I particularly like the customized vibration patterns: that you may simply set a vibration sample for, say, Emails, Hangouts and WhatsApp messages and can “feel” which type of message you simply bought (in case you elevate your phone to your pocket ;) ).<br/><br/>newest AOKP model<br/><br/>there is at present one Milestone free up to be had for forty four devices:<br/><br/>AOKP MR1 Milestone 2 – based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean<br/><br/>The AOKP staff is currently engaged on an Android four.four.2 model. Nightlies are available on the AOKP website online.<br/><br/>AOKP Availability<br/><br/>The AOKP customized ROM is presently available for 44 totally different units. one can find an entire record on the AOKP website online.<br/><br/>ParanoidAndroid<br/><br/>Paranoid Android logo<br/><br/>ParanoidAndroid is totally different to AOKP and CyanogenMod and one of the vital “newer” custom ROMs out there. The cool factor about PA? a true hybrid user interface: you'll be able to scale each app and part of the interface on your gadgets, selecting from PhoneUI, Phablet/Nexus7UI, and TabletUI.<br/><br/>ParanoidAndroid features<br/><br/>Hybrid consumer interface<br/>Floating notifications & multitasking characteristic called Halo<br/>UI customization<br/>Gesture controls<br/>I particularly like the Halo characteristic, which brings multitasking to a whole new stage: inspired through facebook’s chat heads, which you could change between apps with the aid of merely choosing it within the Halo bubble. The Halo bubble displays pre chosen apps and contemporary notifications.<br/><br/>Apps will continue operating in the heritage which makes multitasking moderately convenient. This might have an effect on your battery life and system efficiency negatively. still something cool value attempting out!<br/><br/>newest ParanoidAndroid version<br/><br/>There are not any real steady ParanoidAndroid releases on hand. Nightlies are updated every few days and offers Android 4.four. in some releases. .<br/><br/>ParanoidAndroid Availability<br/><br/>ParanoidAndroid is at present to be had for sixteen units. you will see the latest version on XDA-developers or by way of goo.im.<br/><br/>percentman ROM<br/><br/>%man ROM<br/><br/>so you form of appreciated all customized ROMs described however can’t truly make a decision which one to choose? Then percentman ROM might be one of the best answer as it is a aggregate of CyanogenMod, AOKP and ParanoidAndroid<br/><br/>%man ROM features<br/><br/>All functionalities of CyanogenMod<br/>AOKP-primarily based ROM controll, ribbons and different elements<br/>ParanoidAndroid hybrid mode<br/>latest p.c.man ROM model<br/><br/>there may be currently one Milestone unencumber on hand for 60 devices and a nightly model in line with Android 4.three for a number of gadgets:<br/><br/>%Milestone 1 – in line with Android four.3 Jelly Bean<br/><br/>%Nightly – in keeping with Android four.four.2 kit Kat<br/><br/>%man ROM Availability<br/><br/>that you may download p.c.man ROM on the official website.<br/><br/>Flashing customized Kernels<br/><br/>Kernels are the mind of your Android software and keep in touch between software and hardware. therefore, they are responsible for managing things like CPU / GPU clocking velocity, reveal sensitivity / colours or voltage. by using a custom kernel you can no longer simplest toughen battery existence, but also elevate gadget performance.<br/><br/>Many custom ROMs already include their very own kernels. this is executed to enforce tool verbal exchange of the custom ROM with the hardware of the software and also to verify a greater efficiency. nonetheless, you might be regularly additionally able to flash customized kernels to custom ROMs. for those who made up our minds to stick to a rooted model of stock Android, flashing a new kernel can give you extra efficiency with the benefit of a stock OS.<br/><br/>at all times be sure you check compatibility of the kernel together with your ROM and tool, as a result of flashing a flawed kernel can brick your phone!<br/><br/>There are different the right way to flash a custom kernel to your tool like flashing in recovery mode or the use of an app. I for my part use franco.Kernel together with CyanogenMod on my Nexus four and couldn’t be happier. I’m able to check for kernel updates the use of an app. the same app additionally offers downloading and auto-flashing the latest model to my cellphone.<br/><br/>My expertise with franco.Kernel to this point is great: warmth-considerations are fastened, the show colours seem to be extra just like the AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and i've roughly 50% extra battery lifestyles.<br/><br/>Apps<br/><br/>Rooting your Android instrument will give you many benefits. in addition to the features mentioned above, that you may additionally set up great apps that require to move deep into the gadget. the usage of them with an un-rooted tool just isn't conceivable. beneath I’ve listed a couple of apps that i admire and use on an on a regular basis foundation. be happy to share other apps in the comments part beneath!<br/><br/>Titanium Backup<br/><br/>Titanium Backup is a superb backup software for Android gadgets that gives tons of options. It gives the chance to backup your information, settings and apps. Scheduled backups are also available. The paid pro version bargains loads of nice options like syncing backups with cloud-based storage providers corresponding to Dropbox, Google pressure or field.<br/><br/>titanium backup<br/><br/>ROM manager<br/><br/>whilst you continuously swap between customized ROMs, ClockworkMod’s ROM supervisor is without doubt one of the crucial apps to get. besides flashing ClockworkMod recovery, it will will let you to organise and set up your customized ROMs and backing-up your Android tool. The paid top class model comprises additional features like automated backups, net connect and incremental ROM downloads.<br/><br/>rom supervisor<br/><br/>AdAway<br/><br/>I struggled slightly bit when determining to either include AdAway or now not, as a result of it’s nice for customers but bad for app publishers and entrepreneurs. Google removed it from Google Play however that you would be able to still get it on the AdAway website online. Like AdBlock Plus to your pc, the app modifies your Android gadgets hosts file to forestall apps and browsers to display advertisements. This will not simplest give a boost to your app usage experience, but in addition raise battery life and decrease mobile visitors. Be truthful and buy paid variations of apps or donate a small amount to developers to ensure they will keep on programming nice apps!<br/><br/>Google has just lately begun to remove sure apps that violate their distribution agreements from Google Play. for those who’re nonetheless fascinated about installing AdAway, please discuss with the AdAway website.<br/><br/>AdAway<br/><br/>Cerberus anti theft<br/><br/>Cerberus anti theft is a superb app that brings many security measures to your telephone. that you could, for instance, keep watch over your telephone remotely from the Cerberus web page, find and observe it as well as display messages on the screen. far off wiping and taking photos of the thief are also on the large listing of options.<br/><br/>This app will work on non-rooted devices, even supposing the basis model implements and very important feature: Cerberus can be put in wipe-proof because of this that a thief received’t be capable to simply uninstall the app or notice that it’s running within the historical past.<br/><br/>cerberus anti-theft<br/><br/>contact regulate<br/><br/>i love my Nexus four, but infrequently it’s truly irritating that i have to hit the bodily buttons to unencumber the screen. contact keep watch over allows you to get up and lock your instrument by the usage of gestures: merely double-tapping the show will wake up the display. A swipe from right to left will lock the display when the device is operating. a super app that elevated my Nexus four person expertise big time.<br/><br/>contact keep an eye on<br/><br/>Greenify<br/><br/>Greenify is a good app to fortify battery lifestyles and gadget performance as a result of it puts chosen apps in hibernation mode. now not having lots of apps saved in RAM or running as machine techniques will make your Android instrument sooner and elevate your user experience. Please check with full evaluation for extra information.<br/><br/>Greenify App Overview<br/><br/>continuously requested Rooting Questions<br/><br/><ol><br/><li>How am i able to restoration stock Android?</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>To get again inventory Android, simply flash a inventory ROM appropriate on your tool. this fashion you’ll get an unrooted, stock Android version with restored warranty.<br/><br/><ol><br/><li>What happens to my settings, contacts and apps once I set up a custom ROM?</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>It’s always beneficial to wipe your tool sooner than installing a customized ROM for the first time. if your Google account is linked to your phone, contacts, emails and apps will robotically be downloaded after launching the custom ROM and logging in to your Google account. that you may backup your settings with apps like XYZ.<br/><br/><ol><br/><li>How am i able to improve a custom ROM?</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>Most customized ROMs supply a replace function, some in an instant built-in to the OS, others using a particular app. that you may additionally use ROM manager to update certain custom ROMs.<br/><br/><ol><br/><li>Is it conceivable to only root a cellphone and not set up a custom ROM?</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>sure, simply use a stock ROM and root it. in case you update it, your root-access will be long gone, though.<br/><br/><ol><br/><li>Do I need to go step-by means of-step to improve my Android device or am i able to straight away go to the latest version on hand?</li><br/></ol><br/><br/>you could regularly simply flash the newest ROM and are just right to go. custom ROM updates frequently are available in a full package, which means that it's a must to obtain your complete ROM to replace it. The downloads are regularly about one hundred-200 MB.

Final guide to Android Rooting, customized ROMs & Apps

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