Dear all,
I recently bought an LGP500 and im lovin it..!!!! Came across this forum and found that there are heaps of developments thats taking place in this platform! Really wanna thank each and everyone for their time and effort in trying to improvise on the OS.
I came across [UNOFFICIAL][ROM][stable:6.5.5,testing:6.6] CyanogenMod 7.1-RC1 (Android 2.3.4) and i really want to install it (or in that case, and good GB OS) over my froyo. I have been through a lot of threads on flashing and rooting, but im still very unclear about the whole process. Im not a computer geek, and all these jargon kinda make me feel like a bozo .
As a last resort, im trying out this thread. Would really appreciate if someone could spare some time and provide a simple walkthrough from - (a) backing up the original OS, (b) on through flashing and rooting, (c) to installing this custom ROM and (d) finally restoring it if needed for warranty purposes. Im pretty sure there are a lot of people like me who has difficulty in understanding all these processes and missing out some great developments.
I hope everyone understands this and wont consider this as one of those spam/duplicate threads, where the same Qs are repeated again and again...!
Thanks a lot for any support
Yes, the same Q's are repeated yet again. But I'm in a good mood today and I'll try not to give you much flak for it.
1. Root your phone, use z4root if android v2.2, use gingerbreak (both are apps) if on v2.2.1/2.2.2.
2. Install a custom recovery, of two kinds: AmonRa or ClockworkMod. Search for these threads.
3. Boot into recovery mode for backing up your current rom and installing a new one.
I hope this is a good summary. Before asking any further questions, check out the FAQ link in my signature.
Also read some stickies to enhance your knowledge. The_error has made a very good introduction thread on technical stuff.
In android, for using custom roms, first thing is to root. Then one has to install a recovery. Then make a nandroid backup from recovery. Then wipe everything from recovery and then flash your desired rom.
I suggest you do this:
1. Instal z4root app from market and Root your phone via it.
2. Install rom manager from market.
3. Install clockwork mod recovery via it.
Now you can go to recovery via rom manager or swith off and press and hold for about 15-30 seconds home+volume down+ power button.
Once you are in recovery, you are free to fly.
so which will be the most stable rom (no over clocking) for smooth usage, simple ui, internet and good video playback support. I herd there is problem with some roms not being able to play divx files.
I say rjtchn`s cm7 has the best battery I've had
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
I can't find either z4root or Gingerbreak in the market. Searching XDA Developers I see several versions of z4root floating around, but since my Optimus V is 2.2.1, I gather I should be using Gingerbreak anyway? Pointers to the correct APK appreciated. Otherwise if I should be going the ADB route, pointers to a thread that has working drivers for the O V linked would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
OK, to answer my own Question, latest version (that I have tested works) of Gingerbreak is at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Now to figure out which kernel or rom to go with...
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hey i am a noob and can't understand what to do with those softwares which are mentioned above, is there any step by step guide from starting to end??
any help would be highly appreciable
ok..i am a noob too.. so what all guys are saying is that, let me simplify:
There are basically 3 steps,
first, install a "gingerbreak" app, which is a apk (u can copy it ur mem.card and using file manager (its default in your stock android), u can install it from ur android after copying
secondly, install ROM Manager Free from Market and Install ClockworkMod Recovery from that app(dont fret about technical names..just do it), its easy as click and download
thirdly, download the Custom ROM like Mik's CM7 6.5.6 or something that pleases you and copy the necessary files posted in the Custom ROM'S page, all will be zip files...and restart the phone , By pressing vol.up+home+power button..u Will get to a different screen(that is recovery) , and make a nandroid backup as everyone says(all options are seen in the recovery) ...then clear cache..clean anything and everything..then install zip file from sd card...choose the Custom ROM and Restart (and lastly , forgot to tell you ,navigate by presssing volume keys and menu key as ok button)
..ok...maybe its not simple as it looks,,once you try..it will be easy as taking candy from a baby, thanks to all the guides and developers and all the ppl that supports it.
There are further step by step tutorials , if u search for it.. i was confused as hell too.. dont worry, U Will get the hang of it Noobz
gurpreet9080 said:
hey i am a noob and can't understand what to do with those softwares which are mentioned above, is there any step by step guide from starting to end??
any help would be highly appreciable
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you should really follow the instructions on the rom of your choice, but ill just give you the general scope of things:
1. root phone using one of the methods found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
2. after rooting, flash custom recovery:
http://androidforums.com/getitnowmarketing/221388-custom-recovery-optimus-one-p500-thunderg.html
3. download rom of your choice from the link in #1 and move it to the root of your sdcard (which is directory /sdcard)
(3.5 you can use titanium backup to backup your apps. the sdcard should stay untouched while you flash your phone but im pretty sure that your internal memory will be erased. i didnt do this and i lost all of my apps so i dont really know where this step should go but i think it belongs here. there should be a folder on your phone with those backed up apps. move that folder to your computer. i didnt do this so im not sure if this is how it goes, sorry. btw this is optional.)
4. boot into recovery (with your phone off, hold home+vol down+power)
5. make a nandroid backup
6. wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache, wipe cache (follow the instructions on the rom that you chose)
7. flash (your rom name).zip
8. reboot phone (might take a while, thats normal)
the following is if you backed up your apps earlier:
9. move the folder with your apps backed up back to your phone in the exact same directory it was
10. restore it with titanium backup
someone please confirm this.
thanx guys
is there any danger of getting the phone bricked or dead??
and do i have to only install the rom of my choice or is there anything to do with kernals also?
im also is a noob too
but i found this website
it teach me how to flash custom rom, but is for void forever
u can make it as a reference
http://webtrickz.com/guide-to-insta...-on-lg-optimus-one-step-by-step-instructions/
XeactorZ said:
im also is a noob too
but i found this website
it teach me how to flash custom rom, but is for void forever
u can make it as a reference
http://webtrickz.com/guide-to-insta...-on-lg-optimus-one-step-by-step-instructions/
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what do u mean by "void forever" ?
could brick....
gurpreet9080 said:
thanx guys
is there any danger of getting the phone bricked or dead??
and do i have to only install the rom of my choice or is there anything to do with kernals also?
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Regarding bricking the phone, IT sure would, if you dont follow the instructions as mentioned! I almost bricked mine yesterday! Since there was a walk-through, i was able to revive it! So make sure you understand the whole process before rooting it
gurpreet9080 said:
what do u mean by "void forever" ?
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is a custom rom ~~
go android development check it out
XeactorZ said:
im also is a noob too
but i found this website
it teach me how to flash custom rom, but is for void forever
u can make it as a reference
http://webtrickz.com/guide-to-insta...-on-lg-optimus-one-step-by-step-instructions/
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Great walk-through!
Cheers
XeactorZ said:
is a custom rom ~~
go android development check it out
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is it stable and good??
is there any bugs in that rom??
gurpreet9080 said:
is it stable and good??
is there any bugs in that rom??
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Add ons for Void.#forever... Click
Also read this thread for more info on the same... Click
Hope this helps
varungnath said:
Add ons for Void.#forever... Click
Also read this thread for more info on the same... Click
Hope this helps
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hey it shows 1233 on benchmark,,,is it overclocked or at 600mhz?
Related
Hi,
My vibrant is on official 2.2. I hate it because it lags too much.....so i want to try some roms out here.....but the problem is i cant seem to gain confidence in doing so.
So request you guys to please provide me a step by step guide what i am required to do in order to make this hw perform as it should. I dont have root also in my phone.
Lucky for you, multiple step by step guides exist. Search for the vibrant bible. Everything you could need to know.
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Searched the bible but couldn't find anything which will guide me how to do the flashing and gain root. Can anybody please point it to me.
Vibrant Directory
Suman_Auddy said:
Searched the bible but couldn't find anything which will guide me how to do the flashing and gain root. Can anybody please point it to me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
Moved of: Samsung Vibrant > Vibrant General
To: Samsung Vibrant > Vibrant Q&A
Please put your questions to: Vibrant Q&A
too simple so imma explain
1.download rom er phone
2.download clockwork recovery
3.install clockwork you downloaded on your phone
4.put the rom u downloaded from internrt put it on internal SD
5. power off your phone , hold vol up vol down and power boot the phone once you see blue stuff press install packages this will take u in clock work
5.once in new menu click advance and nandroid backuip !
7. from there go to install zip
7. click
8.patience its whiping your data hope you backed up everything at this point !
9.dont touch until finished , after go to wipe cash partition , go to advance wipe battery stats .
10. give 10 min at first boot once you restart your phone .
enjoy your phone
Im new to all this myself but I think you skipped the gain root access step. To the op...look in the Vibrant Q+A forums which this thread now resides in and one of the sticky threads at the top should say something like "Noob guide to flashing roms, gaining root .....etc". This is the step by step guide I think you are looking for.
This should get you started. It did me and my next step is to actually flash the rom....once I get the confidence.
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Suman_Auddy said:
Hi,
My vibrant is on official 2.2. I hate it because it lags too much.....so i want to try some roms out here.....but the problem is i cant seem to gain confidence in doing so.
So request you guys to please provide me a step by step guide what i am required to do in order to make this hw perform as it should. I dont have root also in my phone.
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there are a lot of good videos on utube also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyAIUOYufrU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33I-aNCypVM
my quide to flasssh is idiot proff as im lookin at it its even make me smile for nice write up
Hi folks sorry if this is in the wrong place but I’m very new to this so I hope you don’t find my questions is stupid
My phone is a LG Optimus P500H, with android v.2.2.1, s/w version v10b-DEC-13-2010, build FRG83.I have rooted the phone with GingerBreak-v1.20.apk with no problems I have made a full backup with
Titanium Backup PRO the backups in my sd card
Then I find that if I have to do an Emergency mode!!".
I will have restore I will have to use a
CUSTOM RECOVERYWhat would you recommend (something very simple with a walk though
Second where can I find ahd how to Flash original firmware on P500H
and would this return the phone back to factory settings
Many thanks for any help and sorry if this is posted in the wrong place
regards
cobalt100 said:
Hi folks sorry if this is in the wrong place but I’m very new to this so I hope you don’t find my questions is stupid
My phone is a LG Optimus P500H, with android v.2.2.1, s/w version v10b-DEC-13-2010, build FRG83.I have rooted the phone with GingerBreak-v1.20.apk with no problems I have made a full backup with
Titanium Backup PRO the backups in my sd card
Then I find that if I have to do an Emergency mode!!".
I will have restore I will have to use a
CUSTOM RECOVERYWhat would you recommend (something very simple with a walk though
Second where can I find ahd how to Flash original firmware on P500H
and would this return the phone back to factory settings
Many thanks for any help and sorry if this is posted in the wrong place
regards
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first of all, correct forum. congrats.
You may read my response if you agree not to charge any responsibilities on me. i.e. its all your fault if your phone breaks.
1. installing recovery is getting easier lol
get ROM manager from the market. install it, and run it, the first option should be something like "install clockworkmod" clockworkmod = recovery.
then go to terminal emulator if u have it and type
su
*enter*
reboot recovery
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you will be able to flash roms from then
2. the custom roms can be found here
thank me please by pressing the THANKS button
cobalt100 said:
Hi folks sorry if this is in the wrong place but I’m very new to this so I hope you don’t find my questions is stupid
My phone is a LG Optimus P500H, with android v.2.2.1, s/w version v10b-DEC-13-2010, build FRG83.I have rooted the phone with GingerBreak-v1.20.apk with no problems I have made a full backup with
Titanium Backup PRO the backups in my sd card
Then I find that if I have to do an Emergency mode!!".
I will have restore I will have to use a
CUSTOM RECOVERYWhat would you recommend (something very simple with a walk though
Second where can I find ahd how to Flash original firmware on P500H
and would this return the phone back to factory settings
Many thanks for any help and sorry if this is posted in the wrong place
regards
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Hi, first of all do a NAND backup to revert changes to original FW, when is done you can flash and test roms and go back if anything goes wrong.
AmoRa is the best custom recovery .. ClockworkMod not all roms can flashs with it
dongimin2 said:
first of all, correct forum. congrats.
You may read my response if you agree not to charge any responsibilities on me. i.e. its all your fault if your phone breaks.
1. installing recovery is getting easier lol
get ROM manager from the market. install it, and run it, the first option should be something like "install clockworkmod" clockworkmod = recovery.
then go to terminal emulator if u have it and type
you will be able to flash roms from then
2. the custom roms can be found here
thank me please by pressing the THANKS button
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THANKS mate. Your steps are so simple and easy to follow. Just one help. According to you, which is the best Rom?
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best rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033653
best how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
well am not a fan of either Rom manager or CWM. rom manager can easily brick your device if you do not know what ur doing, best n00bs method is amonra...its foolproof.
Can i get cm7 rom for froyo and gingerbread? Also where can i find amonra?
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you should find them in the devs area
Ok so I rooted my galaxy s2 today and flashed Unnamed onto it without much a problem. I really enjoyed doing it but now I came onto XDA and on the first sticky in this forum it says in big red letters DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER....and of coarse this is what I have been using. What should I be using? And how do I change it.
If someone can please explain and remember I just started doing this stuff I would appreciate it so much!!!
I hope I wrote this correctly and people know what I am talking about. How do I use CWM if I don't use Rom Manager. What do I use beside Rom Manager?
did you flash codeworks kernel from the sticky? how are you using rom manager? to boot in cwm without rom manager, hold vol+, vol-, power till screen turns on and let go
Oh man i don't know what i did...I followed directions i found on the web, of coarse not here. So first things first i should erase Rom Manager? Next is it ok to flash code works kernel even though I'm rooted already?
i am by no means a dev, but heres a link the kernel i was talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823
other than that does everything else work? some much needed help would be nice.
can this guy just odin the cwm kernel, and reflash without any ill effects?
edit
you did flash the right kernel when rooting right? not the i9100 for the euro version?
edit 2
don't mind the idiot in this thread but here are a bunch of step by step directions from the other day
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308159
re: kernel
jbarresi19 said:
Oh man i don't know what i did...I followed directions i found on the web, of coarse not here. So first things first i should erase Rom Manager? Next is it ok to flash code works kernel even though I'm rooted already?
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If you're already rooted there is no need to flash a kernel, all you need is to download and flash
the UnNamed v1.0.4 rom which can be found here: http://www.multiupload.com/9UTPJDVDZQ
The UnNamed rom already contains the proper kernel in it for our phones.
You don't need to erase or uninstall rom manager, just don't use it until a new version comes out
which is fully compatible with our phones.
If you want an app which is 100% compatible with our phones then check out this
CWM Manager which is a free app and can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/3potjte
This app is very simular to rom manager and easy to use because it's self-explanitory.
Happy Flashing!
Thank you so much this is the info I was looking for. I learn more and more stuff each day. This is much more complicated than jail breaking an iPhone.
jbarresi19 said:
Thank you so much this is the info I was looking for. I learn more and more stuff each day. This is much more complicated than jail breaking an iPhone.
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They know you can figure it out...if they trusted in the intelligence of the average iPhone user to jailbreak their phones, there would be few jailbroken phones.
Basically, what the others are telling you is that you shouldn't use ROM manager at the moment, but that once you have CWM installed, you're good to go for installing other mods. You place the ROM files in the SDcard folder on your device, and then enter CWM recovery by turning off your phone, then holding down pwr, vol+, and vol- at the same time until the splash screen appears. You can then use CWM to install those files onto the phone.
Its possible you may need to redo your original kernel flash if you used ROM manager and it messed up CWM. If you haven't really done anything in ROM manager you might be ok.
As A Noob here im a small bit confused.
Was going to follow this link Complete Noobs Guide but some of the links in that guide dont work anymore.
So then I came across this Video and seems too easy to do
Is the video the same thing as the noobs guide?
If it is, and I follow the video, what Rom is the best one to use.
Just looking for a stable rom, good looking and saves battery.
Thank you, great website.
Rom is your choice, yes it's so simple it takes literally a couple of mins, it took me longer to dl the files needed than to root
Personally i use the rom in my sig - Neo is the dogs bollocks
Thanks for the help.
Think I have everything sorted, last thing is do I need an SD card for this.
Dont think I do but just want to make sure before start.
Nope you can just use internal memory...
As far as I know you don't need an SD card. I rooted mine last night and was really surprised how easy it is. Literally a 5 minute process (including flashing the sensation ROM). After reading up on here I used this thread and this page which has an easy to follow, summarised guide below the video.
It was a lot easier than I expected but to be far the last device I rooted was a HTC and so didn't know what to expect without it being locked.
If you run into any problems just search for the solution as so many people have rooted I'm pretty sure everything will have been covered.
Make sure you have a insecure kernel>use SuperOneClick to root>flash CWM>put ROM on sd>boot in CWM recovery>wipe data & cache & dalvik cache> install from sd>ROM of choice>do it twice just to be safe! You're done. If you need any additional help browse/search xda forums. If you need any additional help let me know!
Ok successfully rooted and placed a kernel on the phone.
Before I put on a new ROM, I wanted to get rid of the yellow triangle.
I found this page but all the files are on mega upload which is currently down at the minute.
Any ideas how I can get a stock kernels to remove the yellow triangle?
I just seen he has updated all the links. Great news.
Just read on the last comments and im now confused.
Does the link in the previous comment fix the yellow triangle?
yellow triangle indicate that you have not a stock kernel on your phone,
normally flash a stock one and the triangle will go away,
I have not searching deep to get rid of the triangle with any kernel but ways seems to be possible.. posts on dev forum answer this
a usb jig is fine and the simple one I think, but you have to make or buy it..
try the V3RTR3MA 4.6 from the android development forum here
its one of the best roms i've ever flashed
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Why are you even bothered by it? U only see it on boot up
Because its very easy to get rid of.
All I need is a original Kernel.
I downloaded one and the image file is a MD5 file?
Is that correct?
Yes. 10 ch
Rochey21 said:
Because its very easy to get rid of.
All I need is a original Kernel.
I downloaded one and the image file is a MD5 file?
Is that correct?
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MistahBungle said:
Yes. 10 ch
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Sorry probably stupid question but what does that mean?
How to install new ROM ICS on my Galaxy SII
I'm trying to install by boot options but always i select the zip rom i'd received a message that the package cannot by validade. Why ?
Rochey21 said:
Sorry probably stupid question but what does that mean?
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The minimum message length is 10 characters, so when you just want to say yes or no you as 10chars or other stuff to bump the lenght so it will post.
roguand said:
I'm trying to install by boot options but always i select the zip rom i'd received a message that the package cannot by validade. Why ?
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You dont have CWM recovery (stock recovery wont flash custom rom zips), go do some more reading before you flash a rom so you understand what you are getting into, FAQ's here.
roguand said:
I'm trying to install by boot options but always i select the zip rom i'd received a message that the package cannot by validade. Why ?
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Or do you mean signature verification ?
So i still cant get my phone rooted.
I have searches all over this forum and find many threads. I have tried many of them and nothing works. For normal people like me mutch of the words and explanations developers give are to complex to understand. I hardly know what a bootloader is, or a cmw file. And even a harder time finding out where and whitch files to download.
Is there not anybody out there who can give a step by step walktrough with links to what to download and how to use it for my kind of version.
I just want to root my darn phone to let Cyanogenmod take it over and make it happy again Any Mod suggestion would be great to.
Ps: i easly rooted and use Cyanogenmod 10 on my Galaxy Tab 2 so i'm not totally retarded
You rooted a galaxy but dont know what cmw is?
Anyway, all instructions are found in the sticky threads. More especially, read the second sticky thread in that section. All instructions ahve been given in exact detail there...
If you are usnsure what the words mean I suggest you read up on them as if you dont know what to do you can damage your phone.
As i said i'm kina a noob. And instead of just confusing me more why don't you or anybody else just try to link me to a guide that works.. As i said i have tried many of the guides in sticky treads and some links there are dead and others dont work.
I have updated to latest ICS and heard that i should be carefull so i dont brick my phon..as the reason i try to get help here. I found a easy guide for my tab where there was a walktrough wit links to the software i needed to downmload and use. And that is what i need here too.
So instead of complaining about how unknowledge i am cant i just get some help instead???
If you would tell us what you tried and where you stuck, maybe someone could help you.
Sticky thread in general section have valid links, as far as I know.
ivmntc autumn
Y dont u unlock bootloader or install CWM and get CM9 or CM10 installed instead of rooting and then flashing CM?
By the way CWM helps u to easily flash ROMS and take nandroid backups and restore them.
So i can Just unlock bootloader and use av rom without rotting at all? This would be great because i only wanted to root it to use rom's on it.
Feel like a kid with a new toy now. Gona run home and try it asap
Some ROM's(like CM,AOKP,AOSP...) require custom kernel.
Some ROM's(mostly, stock based) can work on locked bootloader.
Most(99%) of ROM's are already prerooted.
To install any custom rom, you need CWM, to get CWM you ether need to have root and after that install CWM, or you can flash custom kernel with (in 99% of them) already included CWM.
So for us mortals the problem is still on. Tried to open the bootloader with sony's own tool, but when i turn of my phone and connect usb to get to bootloader it does not findt any drivers.. Even though i downloaded it.
I just want C-mod 10 on my phone and that's it. So how do i flash the custom kernel when i ned cmw to even get it rooted? Sorry but i guess i'm a big noob at this.
Are you on XP?
if yes,
Try to install the drivers on Safe Mode and Plug your mobile while pressing Menu key.
It will install the drivers.
I'm on Windows 7. Acording to the tutorials i found when i plug my phone to usb there should come up a message that says "could not install drivers, and from there i can find them manually.. But no such message comes up and there is nothing in device manager either.
I'm totally lost here. Have tried to root my phone before so maby some old drivers are the reason for this?
Horgyboy said:
I'm on Windows 7. Acording to the tutorials i found when i plug my phone to usb there should come up a message that says "could not install drivers, and from there i can find them manually.. But no such message comes up and there is nothing in device manager either.
I'm totally lost here. Have tried to root my phone before so maby some old drivers are the reason for this?
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So i finally got my phones bootloader unlocked. i used this link to get it done. http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/guidelines-xperia/unlock-bootloader/
So now is the question what next to get my cyanogenmod on my phone.. Am a little scared because i heard that the version i hvae can easily be bricked.
Any ideas.?
Just install custom rom using cwm and dont forget to backup first your current rom using cwm. Later if got any problem and u can just restore it back.
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ricco7 said:
Just install custom rom using cwm and dont forget to backup first your current rom using cwm. Later if got any problem and u can just restore it back.
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That was my plan too as i have done the same on my tab. Place cwm and rom on phone and then boot in recoverymode to install rom.. But for some reason my phone wont go in any kind of boot mode.. Tried all the buttons and nothing works.. Any ideas?