couldn't find a proper answer for this so started a thread.
hope i'm not scolded.
i came across some pictures of custom roms for xperia x10i (using this phone now not the rom) but totally clueless how to do it. can someone post a step by step? my phone is currently not modified in any way at all.
first let me say these guys are gonna chew u out for posting this in the wrong thread lol
next. u need to give them some info about your phone before they( or we) can help you.
like firmware perhaps ?
in any means ur best bet at first is to look into the flashtool program to
root, jit, and if needed. dualtouch your phone.
from there u can also install xrecovery and then build understanding of the roms.
its really quite simple. read through a couple of the rom threads for the instructions to flash them. or even better. go on youtube once you find a rom u may want.
and a visual explanation should help more understanding and show you how easy it actually is.
good luck!
First, you would need to root your X10i device (if you are on the latest stock firmware, use the flashtool to root)
then install busybox FROM market
then install xRecovery (a detailed tutorial is included in this forum, also there's a youtube video to show you how to do it)
after you've done the preparation steps above, then download the rom you want to use, save it on your sd card
boot into xRecovery and choose "Install custom zip"
choose your rom and wait
Remark: some roms require full wipe
you need to first do some reading to build at least a little understanding of what and how flashing a rom is going to do.
then from there once u have at least the basics, the people here will be able to help you.
its in the best interest of your phone just to make sure u dont do something wrong.
but as i mentioned in the post above. watching things done in video would probably help allot. people tend to be better visual learners
mrljlamon said:
first let me say these guys are gonna chew u out for posting this in the wrong thread lol
next. u need to give them some info about your phone before they( or we) can help you.
like firmware perhaps ?
in any means ur best bet at first is to look into the flashtool program to
root, jit, and if needed. dualtouch your phone.
from there u can also install xrecovery and then build understanding of the roms.
its really quite simple. read through a couple of the rom threads for the instructions to flash them. or even better. go on youtube once you find a rom u may want.
and a visual explanation should help more understanding and show you how easy it actually is.
good luck!
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i rooted my phone once before but wasnt exactly sure what it did so i unrooted..
now its 2.1-update1 x10i baseband 2.0.46 kernel 2.6.29 [email protected] #1 build 2.0.A.0.504... is there like a list of roms somewhere? any recommended?
Im using the blue sparks which i think is good, just read the titles on the forum posts and anyone that mentions a rom, have a look, they generally include screenshots and instructions on how to install
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Vengeance
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can anyone tell me how to do for my specific phone? very afraid that i migh screw it up
ChrisChan92 said:
can anyone tell me how to do for my specific phone? very afraid that i migh screw it up
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Please go HERE
To add/change almost everything you need more access than the usual and to do that you need root access.
What`s that?!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooting_(Android_OS)
After that you just had to explore xda. Think? You got it...
With the tool on first link you can do all the tweaks you need to improve your phone. You just have to be sure of:
1. What do i have?!
2. What do i want?
Don´t ever install ANYTHING without read, read, read, read, read, read and make sure that what you want to install is the correct baseband, firmware, blá, blá, blá for you.
rendeiro2005 said:
Please go HERE
To add/change almost everything you need more access than the usual and to do that you need root access.
What`s that?!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooting_(Android_OS)
After that you just had to explore xda. Think? You got it...
With the tool on first link you can do all the tweaks you need to improve your phone. You just have to be sure of:
1. What do i have?!
2. What do i want?
Don´t ever install ANYTHING without read, read, read, read, read, read and make sure that what you want to install is the correct baseband, firmware, blá, blá, blá for you.
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first link links me back to this thread
ChrisChan92 said:
first link links me back to this thread
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opps...
corrected
so the gist is i need to root before i can flash then install xrecovery to install the rom?
can i use oneclickroot?
if you use flashtool you won`t need to root before flash. just do it
its incredibly hard to understand hahas... many of links posted no longer work and the files arent uploaded anymore
ChrisChan92 said:
its incredibly hard to understand hahas... many of links posted no longer work and the files arent uploaded anymore
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If you find that hard...well...for that i can't help you then.
And the links are working. Everyone of them...and updated
rendeiro2005 said:
If you find that hard...well...for that i can't help you then.
And the links are working. Everyone of them...and updated
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when i try to dl the ftf file it says : This file is either removed due to copyright claim or is deleted by the uploader.
witch one exactly?
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witch one exactly?
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Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
ChrisChan92 said:
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
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thts my build of myphone.. do i have to use this or can i use the multi touch one?
ChrisChan92 said:
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
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I don`t have any issues about that.
see images attached and you`ll see.
probably you have a connection problem
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thts my build of myphone.. do i have to use this or can i use the multi touch one?
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you can install ANY of the x10 (i) or (a)
I have neo v mt11,on stock 4.0.4 , .431 ..
i rooted my phone before when it was on gingerbread..but i had to unroot it,but now i can't undestand how to root.
I've read alot of posts here,and decided to register so i could get straight answer.
I want to root my phone again,so what do i need? can anyone help me in couple of sentences do this..what flashtool do i need,what cwm,how to flash adreno drivers..and pls if you want to provide me with working link of flashtool and cwm for my phone.
tnx for reading..
First, welcome to XDA.
Secondly, after you spend some time here you will notice that this is not a spoon feed forum, you need to read, read and learn. And if you don't understand something, ask. Use the existing threads so information doesn't spread to much around.
Also you will notice sticky threads, which are not sticky just for fun, but rather for people to read them before they start asking questions.
One of those sticky thread even deals with your question. And I don't understand why you didn't read it.
Although one thread isn't sticky, so I will help you on that one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
The rest is up to you.
Madfysh said:
First, welcome to XDA.
Secondly, after you spend some time here you will notice that this is not a spoon feed forum, you need to read, read and learn. And if you don't understand something, ask. Use the existing threads so information doesn't spread to much around.
Also you will notice sticky threads, which are not sticky just for fun, but rather for people to read them before they start asking questions.
One of those sticky thread even deals with your question. And I don't understand why you didn't read it.
Although one thread isn't sticky, so I will help you on that one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
The rest is up to you.
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i know u hate guys that spam around forum without reading single thread,but i've read them more times and i don't understand them.i dont know if its problem in my english or just some things about root i dont understand..but can u provide me at least with some video or tutorial.
about that link it says this Do NOT use this recovery if you are not in Stock 2.3 firmware..what that means?
yoaky said:
i know u hate guys that spam around forum without reading single thread,but i've read them more times and i don't understand them.i dont know if its problem in my english or just some things about root i dont understand..but can u provide me at least with some video or tutorial.
about that link it says this Do NOT use this recovery if you are not in Stock 2.3 firmware..what that means?
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No video, at least not that I know of.
And tutorial? I just said, look sticky thread, not sure what you need more.
If you don't understand something, ask, but there is no point in repeating over and over again. Ask specific things which you don't understand.
and about CWM link, don't worry(that post needs to be updated), I wouldn't give you that link if I'm not sure it's working
just use install-cwm1.cmd, it will give you CWM on whatever version you are.
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No video, at least not that I know of.
And tutorial? I just said, look sticky thread, not sure what you need more.
If you don't understand something, ask, but there is no point in repeating over and over again. Ask specific things which you don't understand.
and about CWM link, don't worry(that post needs to be updated), I wouldn't give you that link if I'm not sure it's working
just use install-cwm1.cmd, it will give you CWM on whatever version you are.
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well,ok. tnx i guess.i'll try to follow sticky threads and root.wish me luck lol
yoaky said:
well,ok. tnx i guess.i'll try to follow sticky threads and root.wish me luck lol
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Just one little notice, tutorial/sticky thread in Neo V dev section also need to be edited (lol seems like a lot of threads needs to be edited), it have GB info, but lacks on info on ICS. But there is sticky thread in general section. Good luck.
Madfysh said:
Just one little notice, tutorial/sticky thread in Neo V dev section also need to be edited (lol seems like a lot of threads needs to be edited), it have GB info, but lacks on info on ICS. But there is sticky thread in general section. Good luck.
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yeah.im following that one in general.
one more question,will this method work with arc?
yoaky said:
yeah.im following that one in general.
one more question,will this method work with arc?
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Yeah, same story different files.
Using Arc S .562 kernel to root, and then flash back Arc .587 kernel
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Yeah, same story different files.
Using Arc S .562 kernel to root, and then flash back Arc .587 kernel
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thx alot. i will post here again if i mess up something with root
when i try to flash .562 this came and when i turn on phone im still on 431
11/008/2012 17:08:38 - INFO - Start Flashing
11/008/2012 17:08:38 - INFO - Processing loader
11/008/2012 17:08:38 - INFO - Checking header
11/008/2012 17:08:38 - INFO - Flashing data
11/008/2012 17:08:41 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A069 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
11/008/2012 17:08:41 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
11/008/2012 17:08:41 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
11/008/2012 17:08:41 - INFO - Checking header
11/008/2012 17:08:41 - INFO - Flashing data
11/008/2012 17:08:43 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/008/2012 17:08:43 - INFO - Flashing finished.
11/008/2012 17:08:43 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
11/008/2012 17:08:43 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
11/008/2012 17:08:43 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
meh, I really need to add that in that post..
kernel doesn't change build number, only thing that can be changed is kernel version, but in this case, both kernels have same version numbers.
just continue with process
Madfysh said:
meh, I really need to add that in that post..
kernel doesn't change build number, only thing that can be changed is kernel version, but in this case, both kernels have same version numbers.
just continue with process
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oh thx i already worried..
before i proceed i want to ask i have now sd 4gb class 2.. can i buy 8gb class 10 would it be better?
and how do i flash adreno drivers? do i need unl bootloader?
yoaky said:
before i proceed i want to ask i have now sd 4gb class 2.. can i buy 8gb class 10 would it be better?
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Erm, how is sd card size related to your questions?
Anw, you can buy whatever card you want. i have 10gb class10, and no problem with it.
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and how do i flash adreno drivers? do i need unl bootloader?
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ether flash it from CWM recovery, or manually copy/paste file by file to system.... and change permissions
you don't need unlocked BL.
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Erm, how is sd card size related to your questions?
Anw, you can buy whatever card you want. i have 10gb class10, and no problem with it.
ether flash it from CWM recovery, or manually copy/paste file by file to system.... and change permissions
you don't need unlocked BL.
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Lol i wanted to ask,can i have sd class 10.
About drivers,they go in system folder?
And 1 last thing i wanted to ask is about making partition to increase ram,is that possible?
yoaky said:
About drivers,they go in system folder?
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Since you are asking about those drivers, I take it that you already downloaded them. Then, have you tried to open that zip?
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And 1 last thing i wanted to ask is about making partition to increase ram,is that possible?
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I doubt it's a last one but ok..
About your last question, I never tried it so I can't help you much, someone else will I guess.
There are some methods to make swap on sdcard(which I don't suggest), maybe there are some script to have swap on system/data partition, not sure, also you can try supercharger(search for it)
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Since you are asking about those drivers, I take it that you already downloaded them. Then, have you tried to open that zip?
I doubt it's a last one but ok..
About your last question, I never tried it so I can't help you much, someone else will I guess.
There are some methods to make swap on sdcard(which I don't suggest), maybe there are some script to have swap on system/data partition, not sure, also you can try supercharger(search for it)
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yeah,i have and unzipped it.im on phone now but i think there was some meta folder and one more folder dk where should i place them
Yeah,ill check supercharger..
And last i dont want to leave you in doubt so one more question =D
Is it true that neo v does have only 335 ram available? Beacuse i checked review and there was written 512.so is there chance to get more free ram out of phone?
META folder, you don't need to look, it's there so that (among other things) CWM recovery knows what to do with that pack.
Where to place them? In same place as they are organized in that zip. second folder in that zip is system, and you have partition on your phone called system, now you just move them from one place to another, and respect the original path in zip. now you get the picture?
If I may advise, flash that zip in recovery and practice on something else.
RAM? well something goes for the system, rest is for usage, preinstalled apps and other stuff you do on your phone.
What exactly is in those 512-335, I'm not sure.
Tnx for all your help.just one more question can i install cwm with easy method or i nees to place files and do permission thing?
yoaky said:
Tnx for all your help.just one more question can i install cwm with easy method or i nees to place files and do permission thing?
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You can use which ever method you like. Though some people had problem with installing it trough x-Parts.
Anw, I already gave you advice, few posts above, which version to use.
i used easy method and it worked..about adreno drivers,i onstall them as zip from sd card,right?
Hi !
i'm new on this forum so i'm not allowed to ask devs in dev section. So i ask this question here :
Is there anyway to get CWM on a Xperia Go ?
Thanks for your help !
just a file trough flashtool would be the best
1) Never EVER ask anything in the dev section
2) RTFM
K900 said:
1) Never EVER ask anything in the dev section
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i know i'm not allowed to create a thread regarding this question in the dev section and that wasn't my goal. I wanted to ask krachlatte in his own thread if there is a way to extract his CWM from his kernel, and then apply it trough fastboot. I allready have stock ICS from Sony, i don't need krachlatte Kernel, i just need CWM. But i'm not allowed to post in a dev thread for the moment.
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2) RTFM
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if 2) is linked to 1), don't worry i got it but if you mean there is a manual where i can find how to extract CWM and then apply it trough fastboot for Xperia Go, please tell me where it is
I have read all the guides on the internet (Saint google helps everytime) but I still haven't find any solution to my problem
I have noticed that Italian Stock rom of my Xperia Mini Pro is a little bit different from the Global one (2.3).
So, before downgrading (i'm at .62 and i have to downgrade to .58) to root my mobile, i wanted to back up the italian version but i have a problem
all the guides i've read say that you have to download the update by SEUS... BUT the update is ICS, i want to save 2.3 before, but this is only into my mobile. how can i make a regional ftf from a rom inside an android smartphone?
thank you for ur help!
For god sake post in q&a not in general!!!
Sent from my WT19i
Kir3 said:
For god sake post in q&a not in general!!!
Sent from my WT19i
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unluckly i couldnt because i've less than 10 posts. anyway i'm sorry if i posted in the wrong session
This will do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A
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unluckly i couldnt because i've less than 10 posts. anyway i'm sorry if i posted in the wrong session
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This is not true, anyone can post in Q&A, it's only Development you can't post in till 10 posts.
Thread moved to Q&A where it should be. Please post in the correct sections in future.
Thanks
AvRS
I think its not possible. I saw someone described it its impossible with fair means. Though if i remember clearly ftf has some like key code originally from SE.
Sent straight from the Scattered Hell
FTF can only be made from the files, that were downloaded with PC Companion or Update Service.
These files were downloaded, when you updated firmware with one of these apps.
Flashtool has the option to make those files. FTF files can only include fully stock ROM. That and only that.
Hey, guys! I've just spent about 8 hours trying to research a way to extract the stock kernel in .IMG format from an ftf file. I thought it would be extremely easy to find this information, but here I am, with my eyes hurting and I'm still no closer to finding the answer.
Would anyone be kind enough to send me a link to the unmodified unmodified 290 stock kernel (img or zip)? I thought I could do it myself without bothering anybody here, but I've found all sorts of information, just not the one I'm looking for.
Thank you in advance!
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Hey, guys! I've just spent about 8 hours trying to research a way to extract the stock kernel in .IMG format from an ftf file. I thought it would be extremely easy to find this information, but here I am, with my eyes hurting and I'm still no closer to finding the answer.
Would anyone be kind enough to send me a link to the unmodified unmodified 290 stock kernel (img or zip)? I thought I could do it myself without bothering anybody here, but I've found all sorts of information, just not the one I'm looking for.
Thank you in advance!
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You'll have to thank @hamdogg for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630877
blueether said:
You'll have to thank @hamdogg for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630877
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Thank you, this should be quite helpful too! But this is a 136. Any idea where to get a 290 by any chance?
alphaandomega said:
Thank you, this should be quite helpful too! But this is a 136. Any idea where to get a 290 by any chance?
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Sorry, should read better
Um I think the boot.img in [NUT]'s .290 is stock? well it will load on a locked BL
Use flashtool and flash just the kernel from the ftf