S2011
This guide is for all xperia devices from 2011 (xperia mini, mini pro, active, ray, live)
You have two routes to choose from: Locked Bootloader (CWM Recovery) and Sony's Official Bootloader Unlock (flashtool). Choose one route and follow the guides in order.
- Shortname: S2011
This method keeps the bootloader locked. If you ever want to send back your device for repair, just revert it back and it's good as new.
However, the recovery used in this method has some limitations, since it's basically hacked into the /system partition.
You can also choose to use Sony's official unlock. This gives you a fully featured recovery image.
However, it permanently voids your warranty. You will need to use Sony's flashtool program or fastboot to install ROMs.
{{Warning|Make sure that the ROM you want use is designed for your bootloader. There are two types: Locked and Unlocked.}}
- Xperia Ray Custom ROMs - The Xperia Ray has it's very own custom ROM forum.
- S2011 Custom ROMs - A link to XDA for Custom ROMs for all other 2011 Xperia devices.
- S2011 Official ROMs - After unlocking, you will have to update official ROMs manually.
- Create restore guide
- S2011 Unlocked Flashing - Finish CWM guide or use a template
- S2011 Locked Recovery - Create a manual method
- S2011 Locked Rooting - Create a Flashtool template, kernel is flashed twice
- S2011 Automatic Unlock & S2011 Rooting Add some pictures for the automatic toolkits
Note: All non-Android projects have moved to the BASLQC Wiki.
- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.