CM7 gigglebread rom. Can we patch newer versions over older versions - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

CM7 gigglebread rom. Can we patch newer versions over older versions without losing user data? Thanks
I am using version 8 with hotfix 1 and i am enjoying the rom, but i would like to know if i can patch newer versions of the CM7 gigglebread when they are available without doing a complete reset in the xrecovery mode

davidchang88 said:
CM7 gigglebread rom. Can we patch newer versions over older versions without losing user data? Thanks
I am using version 8 with hotfix 1 and i am enjoying the rom, but i would like to know if i can patch newer versions of the CM7 gigglebread when they are available without doing a complete reset in the xrecovery mode
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You can do that without any problem just choose install custom zip in xrecovery And despite all the negative respond on HF2 I recommend installing it It works like a charm on my phone

thanks alot orkeren wat is HF2 by the way?

davidchang88 said:
thanks alot orkeren wat is HF2 by the way?
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I believe he/she is referring to Hotfix 2 (HF2). But that's my guess.

I believe he/she is referring to Hotfix 2 (HF2). But that's my guess.
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ooh maybe there is a misunderstanding in my first post, i understand that we can install hotfix via xrecovery as a custom zip
i installed Hotfix 8.1 already. but thats a patch to version 8.
If there is a newer version of CM7 like say version 9 would i be able to install custom zip without wiping out my user data?
Thanks alot for answering the queries

davidchang88 said:
ooh maybe there is a misunderstanding in my first post, i understand that we can install hotfix via xrecovery as a custom zip
i installed Hotfix 8.1 already. but thats a patch to version 8.
If there is a newer version of CM7 like say version 9 would i be able to install custom zip without wiping out my user data?
Thanks alot for answering the queries
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yes you can, i prefer fresh installs, but yes you can install newer fw's without loss of data.
EDIT:
however, i should say there is a chance of bugs/errors during installations. nothing for sure will happen, but there is a chance.

i think i have found the answer to my own question hahah
we can use titanium backup to backup apps and system data to the SD card and then restore it back into a new rom when you reinstall titanium backup

it would need to be compiled first in order to get the right files, then it needs to be made to an update.zip also a few changes by hand
so its not that easy to be uptodate.
but if you have the sources and know what you are doing you will most certainly be able to get all the things working right after a new release

just wanting to clarify my post You can upgrade from v8 to v9 through xrecovery without any problems I've been using this rom since v3 and never did a clean install after that...
With HF2 I mean Hotfix 2
SO:
You can both flash hotfixes and newer versions (like 9.0 or 10.0) without wiping user data You can even choose to jump over versions - flashing from v8 to v10 would be possible

wow icic. thanks alot to the good folks over at XDA's , you guys have been real helpful. I really enjoy my gigglebreaded x10 mini pro now

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[Q] ROM 2.3.3. How to install MIUI after a ROM install

Hi,
I recently installed OVERDRIVE SERIES gingerbread 2.3.4 a2sd/40 languages/stable and now I want to install its MIUI - Formels MIUI gingerbread 2.3.4. as far as I am aware I should install the MIUI via xrecovery. However the xrecovery 0.3 is not to be installed on ROM 2.2 and 2.3....
How am I supposed to access the recovery menu to install the MIUI??
Any help is much appreciated.
xRecovery is included in custom roms.
But it is advised that you do a clean reinstall of 2.1 then move onto a new custom rom.
aR_ChRiS said:
xRecovery is included in custom roms.
But it is advised that you do a clean reinstall of 2.1 then move onto a new custom rom.
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Just realized that, thanks.
Installing it now.
aR_ChRiS said:
xRecovery is included in custom roms.
But it is advised that you do a clean reinstall of 2.1 then move onto a new custom rom.
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why the hell would you do that??
You flash 2.1 first every time?
What a waste of time lol
fiscidtox said:
why the hell would you do that??
You flash 2.1 first every time?
What a waste of time lol
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yeah I'd like to know that too, I've seen some recommending it but I've never done it & I've never had any problem (knock on wood hehe)
so what's the logic here? I want to know?
riginal said:
yeah I'd like to know that too, I've seen some recommending it but I've never done it & I've never had any problem (knock on wood hehe)
so what's the logic here? I want to know?
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Probably some ritual... superstition maybe
kozxmartt said:
Probably some ritual... superstition maybe
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It's retarded as long as you have the right baseband or flash a baseband patch and make sure to wipe everything that step would accomplish nothing...

[Q] Vodafone Joy / Huawei U8120| Need help with custom ROMs

Hello community,
I want to install a custom ROM on my Vodafone 845 but I am a beginner in custom ROM's world so I need your help!I've seen many custom ROM but I need the best one for my phone.Which I should install?Eclair,Froyo or Gingerbread?Also I you can give me instructions I would be grateful!
Thanks in advance,
-->ka0
Guide and rom here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...gingerbread-rom-on-huawei-u8120-vodafone-845/ and another rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932605. You decide on what android version you want (see which you prefer).
First I want to thank you for your reply!Second I need a ROM with not many bugs.I think I'll choose this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932605
What do you think?
ka0 said:
First I want to thank you for your reply!Second I need a ROM with not many bugs.I think I'll choose this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932605
What do you think?
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I would have went with CM7 since Gingerbread is newer than Eclair with many more capabilities and optimizations. It's still your choice though and if you just don't want gingerbread (for some reason), you could go with Froyo (linked in that thread) which is also newer than Eclair.
ka0 said:
Hello community,
I want to install a custom ROM on my Vodafone 845 but I am a beginner in custom ROM's world so I need your help!I've seen many custom ROM but I need the best one for my phone.Which I should install?Eclair,Froyo or Gingerbread?Also I you can give me instructions I would be grateful!
Thanks in advance,
-->ka0
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you should definetely install a modded 2.1 rom because android 2.2 and 2.3 have still some bugs that are annoying.I would suggest these 2->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932605
and -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741643&page=1 have fun and always have a nandroid backup
[email protected] said:
you should definetely install a modded 2.1 rom because android 2.2 and 2.3 have still some bugs that are annoying.
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That is not true and is not supposed to be spoken in general (like you're saying it's like that for all devices).
Thank you all guys!!I'll see what I'll choose and I think I'll choose Eclair
Theonew said:
That is not true and is not supposed to be spoken in general (like you're saying it's like that for all devices).
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trust me ive tried every single rom that is made for this phone and 2.1 roms seems to be the least buggy
Nothing so far!I can't figure out how to install it!I there any greek guide?
ka0 said:
Nothing so far!I can't figure out how to install it!I there any greek guide?
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Follow the steps here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...gingerbread-rom-on-huawei-u8120-vodafone-845/ (skip step 2 if you are going to flash a different rom).
There is any problem if I flash a different ROM?
So here is my progress:
1)I flashed my Vodafone 845 with Clockworkmod Recovery and I installed ROM manager
2)I tried to install the Roms from previous replys but no luck!After I press install the phone reboots
in install menu and then it gives me an error reboots right away!
What can I do?Thanks in advance
Sent from my Vodafone 845 using XDA App
ka0 said:
So here is my progress:
1)I flashed my Vodafone 845 with Clockworkmod Recovery and I installed ROM manager
2)I tried to install the Roms from previous replys but no luck!After I press install the phone reboots
in install menu and then it gives me an error reboots right away!
What can I do?Thanks in advance
Sent from my Vodafone 845 using XDA App
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Try wiping data/cache partitions/dalvik cache then reflashing the rom.
I choosed this option from ROM Manager but nothing so far..
Here is the logs from ClockwordMod ROM Manager-Recovery

[Q] Question about new versione Android 4.0.3

HI everyone
I have samsung galaxy s2 AT&T SGH-I777 Cyanogen mod 7.1 versione android 2.3.7
I notice almost everyone have already last version 4.0.3 so the question when will be avaiable for cyanogen 7???
I have one rom manager PRO and i tried to check if avaiable new update but still not yet but im afraid that rom manager wont work or maybe coming too much delay?
Someone could please explain me about it?
Thank
You need cyanogenmod9 not 7. 7 is gingerbread and 9 is ics
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
Alan2012 said:
HI everyone
I have samsung galaxy s2 AT&T SGH-I777 Cyanogen mod 7.1 versione android 2.3.7
I notice almost everyone have already last version 4.0.3 so the question when will be avaiable for cyanogen 7???
I have one rom manager PRO and i tried to check if avaiable new update but still not yet but im afraid that rom manager wont work or maybe coming too much delay?
Someone could please explain me about it?
Thank
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in short, CM7 is based off Gingerbread and CM9 is based off ICS. If you want ICS, flash CM9 or one of the other roms in the dev section(s).
CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568848
Other ROM's you may want to try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1304
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1521
Alan2012 said:
HI everyone
I have samsung galaxy s2 AT&T SGH-I777 Cyanogen mod 7.1 versione android 2.3.7
I notice almost everyone have already last version 4.0.3 so the question when will be avaiable for cyanogen 7???
I have one rom manager PRO and i tried to check if avaiable new update but still not yet but im afraid that rom manager wont work or maybe coming too much delay?
Someone could please explain me about it?
Thank
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You need to read around a LOT more.
First off, don't use ROM Manager on a Galaxy S2.
Second, no, there is no version of 4.0.3 for CM7 because cm7 itself is 2.3.7. What you want is CyanogenMod 9.
EDIT: Ninja'd! That took me much longer to type than I thought it did. :S
Has anyone mentioned to you that you need cm9 for ics?
Oh there it is.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2
hmmm so i have to flash cm9 but is stable ? Too bad that im not good experience how to flash (cause i didnt even tried first time...i got cyanogen from china already installed).
I dont wanna finish brick or tilt telephone lol maybe i have to give support if someone know how to work this update.....is true talking about Mod is not automatic update need always do something manual...like odin ( i dont know either how to use odin anyway but i heard most ppl use it)
Edit= worse im not good english either but italian doh..
Alan2012 said:
hmmm so i have to flash cm9 but is stable ? Too bad that im not good experience how to flash (cause i didnt even tried first time...i got cyanogen from china already installed).
I dont wanna finish brick or tilt telephone lol maybe i have to give support if someone know how to work this update.....is true talking about Mod is not automatic update need always do something manual...like odin ( i dont know either how to use odin anyway but i heard most ppl use it)
Edit= worse im not good english either but italian doh..
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Unfortunately my Italian isn't very good. But you should do some reading before trying anything
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
Nick281051 said:
Unfortunately my Italian isn't very good. But you should do some reading before trying anything
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
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Ya i know if possible manual italian will help me a lot but for english sometime i could do mistake by step to step for installing things with this phone....
last question if need put cm9 i will lost all data progress during games isnt? I know some people its say need use TB for backup up but i dunno if this help.
Also why dont use rom manager? the user mattdm suggest me for dont use rom manager...maybe is not a good things? was already installed when i buy first time this new phone.
Alan2012 said:
Ya i know if possible manual italian will help me a lot but for english sometime i could do mistake by step to step for installing things with this phone....
last question if need put cm9 i will lost all data progress during games isnt? I know some people its say need use TB for backup up but i dunno if this help.
Also why dont use rom manager? the user mattdm suggest me for dont use rom manager...maybe is not a good things? was already installed when i buy first time this new phone.
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You can use TB to backup apps and data. Just remember when you're restoring apps on your new rom, DO NOT restore system apps/data. It will royally screw things up. The best course of action would be to manually select which games/apps to restore with data. The rest of your apps you should just redownload from the Play Store.
As for ROM Manager, it can just mess things up on this phone. You don't need it though...you can do everything you need to do with CWM Recovery or Mobile Odin.
mattdm said:
You can use TB to backup apps and data. Just remember when you're restoring apps on your new rom, DO NOT restore system apps/data. It will royally screw things up. The best course of action would be to manually select which games/apps to restore with data. The rest of your apps you should just redownload from the Play Store.
As for ROM Manager, it can just mess things up on this phone. You don't need it though...you can do everything you need to do with CWM Recovery or Mobile Odin.
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Ok perfect so...for the moment cyanogen 7 its seems stable but for 9 i know there should have some bugs...maybe ill wait when is stable.
but i have to find a way how to update 4.0.3 if need cyanogen 9 ya
Alan2012 said:
Ok perfect so...for the moment cyanogen 7 its seems stable but for 9 i know there should have some bugs...maybe ill wait when is stable.
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CM9 is already stable.
Alan2012 said:
but i have to find a way how to update 4.0.3 if need cyanogen 9 ya
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I'm not quite sure what you're saying here...all you have to do it flash CM9 in CWM...
EDIT: But make a nandroid backup first!
CMW = ClockWorkMod
Also, should he not follow the basic instructions for first time flashers so he can undo whatever the hell the Chinese dude did?
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA
clay101eve said:
CMW = ClockWorkMod
Also, should he not follow the basic instructions for first time flashers so he can undo whatever the hell the Chinese dude did?
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA
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Probably a good idea.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
@matt,
I thought ROM Manager still works perfectly for any CyanogenMod ROM, CM7 or CM9. It's just highly recommended NOT to use with any other ROM that not-CM.
@OP, I strongly suggest you spend much more time reading and make sure you understand the whole process of making the CM9 on your device. In fact, it will save you more time than just keep flashing it, bricking it and hunting for help.
votinh said:
@matt,
I thought ROM Manager still works perfectly for any CyanogenMod ROM, CM7 or CM9. It's just highly recommended NOT to use with any other ROM that not-CM.
@OP, I strongly suggest you spend much more time reading and make sure you understand the whole process of making the CM9 on your device. In fact, it will save you more time than just keep flashing it, bricking it and hunting for help.
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For cm7 it was okay for downloading but not flashing as i understood it but cm9 can make full use of it. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
votinh said:
@matt,
I thought ROM Manager still works perfectly for any CyanogenMod ROM, CM7 or CM9. It's just highly recommended NOT to use with any other ROM that not-CM.
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Yeah I've heard that...I just feel like there's no reason to choose it over methods that always work.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
mattdm said:
CM9 is already stable.
I'm not quite sure what you're saying here...all you have to do it flash CM9 in CWM...
EDIT: But make a nandroid backup first!
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But flash Cm9 in CWM...
CWM mean rom manager inst? Sorry but wasnt clear :/ or maybe u mean Clockworkmod...but its seesm connect rom manager if im not wrong...
But first to start flash doesnt need change kernel or gapps too? i need more info about it before to do my mistake..
Alan2012 said:
CWM mean rom manager inst? Sorry but wasnt clear :/ or maybe u mean Clockworkmod...but its seesm connect rom manager if im not wrong...
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CWM means ClockworkMod. Don't use Rom Manager.
Alan2012 said:
But first to start flash doesnt need change kernel or gapps too? i need more info about it before to do my mistake..
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If you already have a kernel with ClockworkMod, you don't need to worry about flashing one before flashing CM9.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Nandroid backup.
2. Download latest CM9 and GAPPS
3. Do a full wipe in ClockworkMod
4. Flash CM9 in ClockworkMod
5. Flash GAPPS in ClockworkMod
mattdm said:
CWM means ClockworkMod. Don't use Rom Manager.
If you already have a kernel with ClockworkMod, you don't need to worry about flashing one before flashing CM9.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Nandroid backup.
2. Download latest CM9 and GAPPS
3. Do a full wipe in ClockworkMod
4. Flash CM9 in ClockworkMod
5. Flash GAPPS in ClockworkMod
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Thank you for quick reply i would like to ask u more info if possible:
1.So for doing backup its ok to use rom manager like backup all? or need to find one called Nandroid backup? doesnt do much different?
2. for CM9 maybe is not yet stable because someone its say for making video doesnt work yet at all isnt?
Alan2012 said:
Thank you for quick reply i would like to ask u more info if possible:
1.So for doing backup its ok to use rom manager like backup all? or need to find one called Nandroid backup? doesnt do much different?
2. for CM9 maybe is not yet stable because someone its say for making video doesnt work yet at all isnt?
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you know what ROM manager is?
ITS A GUI INTERFACE FOR CWM
you can boot into CWM directly and do anything that ROM manager can do except download the rom....
we have stickies outlining all this stuff already, not sure why thats a totally new concept for folks these days

[Q] Quick question regarding updating.

Dear reader,
I've currently been using Cyanomod for 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
My phone is rooted and everything (which took a little while )
Everything is running perfectly fine, but i would like to update my phone to android 4.0+ (whatever the lastest compatible version might be)
How should i go about this?
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
TJ007 said:
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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Do i need to re-root my phone when i install a new Rom? Or should i just install it through recovery?
Rom's are pre rooted (expect stock, stock BASED roms ARE pre-rooted), once you've installed the rom through cwm, it will be rooted and ready.
cashtecz said:
Dear reader,
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app
mikii100297 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
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cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
nh1402 said:
If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
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Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
sarangkunte05 said:
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
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When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
cashtecz said:
Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
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The fastest way to flash a kernel is to use the program called flashtool, click on the lightening bolt, select Fastboot mode, then select kernel to flash find the kernel you want to flash and it should be done within literally 2 seconds. once Flashtool gives you the all clear, disconnect your phone from usb, restart phone, and there you go, the old kernel will be overwritten, and so will that kernel's cwm version, with the one from the new kernel.
Try FXP138
cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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i would also suggest you to try FXP138 which is CM9.1 Android 4.0.4, Its pretty smooth and the brightness bug seems to be resolved:laugh: in FXP138 here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409053
Also here is a link for ROM comparison - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843741
Hope this helps!
FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi
cashtecz said:
When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
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1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
ramakrishnanjk said:
1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
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Nevermind, i figured it out!
cashtecz said:
Nevermind, i figured it out!
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Hey,
Everything is installed and running, however i am wondering about just one thing.
Whenever i reboot my phone i get, right after imputting my sim code, a Unlock Network SIM message.
What is this and how can i solve it?
Regards,
(oops just realized i made a double post, apologies!)

[Q] [X10] xRecovery on ICS/JB roms?

So, I'm a pretty average custom rom user of an x10a.
I've flashed and tweaked out with several gingerbread roms, without any issues.
Recently I found about the newer 4.1.2 roms for the x10 from late December. And I was wondering, 'cause I want to update to one of those, I understand that they're flashed in the same way 2.3 roms are. But, my xRecovery is the 3.0 gingerbread ready version. So I don't know if it will work at all after I've installed one of the Jelly Bean roms.
So I'm kindly asking anybody who knows on the forum if it will still work after I flash to 4.1.2. 'Cause I'm not certain which rom of the two I found is better for me. And I want to test them both out, but of that of course I'd need xRecovery working.
In short I'm just asking for a y/n answer on will xRecovery for the Xperia x10 work after I've installed a 4.1 custom rom, or will I have to go back to stock 2.3.3 and re-root and unlock my bootloader again?
Big thanks to anybody who replies This is the first post I made here, and probably the only one I'll never need.
Nebri said:
So, I'm a pretty average custom rom user of an x10a.
I've flashed and tweaked out with several gingerbread roms, without any issues.
Recently I found about the newer 4.1.2 roms for the x10 from late December. And I was wondering, 'cause I want to update to one of those, I understand that they're flashed in the same way 2.3 roms are. But, my xRecovery is the 3.0 gingerbread ready version. So I don't know if it will work at all after I've installed one of the Jelly Bean roms.
So I'm kindly asking anybody who knows on the forum if it will still work after I flash to 4.1.2. 'Cause I'm not certain which rom of the two I found is better for me. And I want to test them both out, but of that of course I'd need xRecovery working.
In short I'm just asking for a y/n answer on will xRecovery for the Xperia x10 work after I've installed a 4.1 custom rom, or will I have to go back to stock 2.3.3 and re-root and unlock my bootloader again?
Big thanks to anybody who replies This is the first post I made here, and probably the only one I'll never need.
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copy your choice of rom, ics/jb into your sd card. install the appropriate kernel via flashtool. all ics/jb kernels includes CWM so you should have no problem installing these roms granted that you have unlocked bootloader.
mrd7rs said:
copy your choice of rom, ics/jb into your sd card. install the appropriate kernel via flashtool. all ics/jb kernels includes CWM so you should have no problem installing these roms granted that you have unlocked bootloader.
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Well, yeah, I know that, thanks ^^" but, I guess my post was too long for the question to be understandable. I was actually asking if xRecovery will still work fine After I've installed an ICS/JB rom. Surprised somebody replied so quickly o.o thanks.
Nebri said:
Well, yeah, I know that, thanks ^^" but, I guess my post was too long for the question to be understandable. I was actually asking if xRecovery will still work fine After I've installed an ICS/JB rom. Surprised somebody replied so quickly o.o thanks.
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Oh, oh, sorry! WOW, I need to focus when reading! I'm really sorry! Thanks for the help good to know. :good:
It can be done, but it depends on which kernel you flash.
Some kernels only contain CWM, while others contain xRecovery and CWM.
But you can always flash a kernel that has xRecovery (Like Doomkernel of ferkernel 3.6), and thus you have xRecovery.
Ultimategeppie said:
It can be done, but it depends on which kernel you flash.
Some kernels only contain CWM, while others contain xRecovery and CWM.
But you can always flash a kernel that has xRecovery (Like Doomkernel of ferkernel 3.6), and thus you have xRecovery.
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Thank you, glad to see that the community here is always willing to help!
Tried both of the roms today, and it worked like a charm! Neat that I didn't know each kernel came with custom recovery images.
Thank you for the help Cheers mate!
Ultimategeppie said:
It can be done, but it depends on which kernel you flash.
Some kernels only contain CWM, while others contain xRecovery and CWM.
But you can always flash a kernel that has xRecovery (Like Doomkernel of ferkernel 3.6), and thus you have xRecovery.
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Hi
Can flash ICS/JB rom using xrecovery in Doomkernel? Thanks
I'm not sure mate, I don't think Doomlord's kernel is compatible with anything but 2.3, but don't take my word on it.
IDreadman said:
Hi
Can flash ICS/JB rom using xrecovery in Doomkernel? Thanks
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What you must understand is that a Rom comes with some installation scripts. CWM and xRecovery will able or not to understand those scripts.
In order to be able to flash a ICS or JB rom from xRecovery it means that the rom has to been prepared to be flashed thanks to xRecovery.
The Recovery "manager" are provided with the kernels, so there shouldn't be anything to ask about xRecovery or CWM regarding Roms,
just flash the kernel that works with your rom and you'll get the correct recovery to install the ROM from.
The only exception is that on some phone, the CM10 kernel doesn't want to go into recovery before flashing CM10 Rom (happened to me when coming from stock gb), so you have to flash CM9 kernel, install CM10 rom and reflash CM10 kernel.
The question of xRecovery and CWM is more when you try to flash some libraries after the installation of the Rom.
So regarding this question, there's no ICS or JB roms (that I know of) that have a xRecovery scripts.

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