[Q] Lots of questions! - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

I'm running MiniCM7-2.0.7 on my Xperia Mini, and my questions are:
1. Battery consumption has gone seriously uphill ever since I installed MiniCM7. Anything that can be done?
2. I tried installing a few other ROMs, but none worked, and it said installation was aborted. (I tried cm_mimmi and srom) Is this a problem with the kernel? What can be done now, because I want to use some other ROMs and check them out. Also, suggest ways to get back to the original ROM.
3. I tried installing GingerDX earlier (before CM7) and it didn't work, and that eventually bricked my phone, and I had to get it fixed. How can I get it to work now?
PLEASE HELP!

What are you using for bootloader CMW? if not try first to install this instead of xrecovery :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106146&highlight=clockwork+recovery
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the last version of CMW for X10minipro : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257701

jujuc said:
What are you using for bootloader CMW? if not try first to install this instead of xrecovery :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106146&highlight=clockwork+recovery
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I'm using ClockworkMod recovery
And the link you gave, says the recovery is only for Mini Pro. The thing is, if I hadn't bricked my phone twice already, I would have done it without thinking much. But now, I'm scared about the results

Can you precise your phone model, version of CMW and your rom?

jujuc said:
Can you precise your phone model, version of CMW and your rom?
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Model: x10 mini
Kernel: 2.6.29
Recovery version: CWM v3.2.0.0-r5 x10mini
Mod version: MiniCM7-2.0.7

for the original stock rom, use seus (you can find it on the MiN's page)
the stock rom with root
MiN, clipped stock rom

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[Q] Revert/Downgrade from WB5 w/ Doomkernel to 2.1

I've searched around and can't seem to find the solution.
I'm on WB5 w/ Doomkernel and I want to go back to 2.1, and try a fresh reinstall of everything, including unlocking my bootloader (which I also don't know how to do, since I'm using doomkernel for locked bootloaders and there's one for unlocked, and I don't want to mess up anything).
Thanks to any who answer
download stock 2.1 ROM..then flash it with Xrecovery.make afull wipe- if u used 2.1 custom ROM i prefer just wipe cache partition-.
remove ur battery,enter flash mode and flash 2.1 Kernel with flashtool. u r done
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download stock 2.1 ROM..then flash it with Xrecovery.make afull wipe- if u used 2.1 custom ROM i prefer just wipe cache partition-.
remove ur battery,enter flash mode and flash 2.1 Kernel with flashtool. u r done
romasalah said:
download stock 2.1 ROM..then flash it with Xrecovery.make afull wipe- if u used 2.1 custom ROM i prefer just wipe cache partition-.
remove ur battery,enter flash mode and flash 2.1 Kernel with flashtool. u r done
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download stock 2.1 ROM..then flash it with Xrecovery.make afull wipe- if u used 2.1 custom ROM i prefer just wipe cache partition-.
remove ur battery,enter flash mode and flash 2.1 Kernel with flashtool. u r done
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You can't flash a whole stock rom with xRecovery, since you can't flash kernels and basebands through it.
You should use flashtool to downgrade your phone.
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Alright, I'll try it on the weekend. Thanks for the replies
aR_ChRiS said:
You can't flash a whole stock rom with xRecovery, since you can't flash kernels and basebands through it.
You should use flashtool to downgrade your phone.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Im on the new WB 5.00c and want to downgrade to 2.1.A.0.435 Global Generic ROM - Root / JIT v2 / xRecovery - Working WiFi (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936462)
it also includes a base band. Should I downgrade from the current 71 based one, after i flash the rom listed? I am as little unsure as I have always upgraded upwards. Was not sure if there was an incompatibility. I should know this by now as I have flashed many roms with xrec and flashtool also. My whole intention is to unlock the bootloader. I dont mind a full down grade since I have found 2 major issues with the wb rom, and may or may not upgrade back to it. Just need a reassurance is all.
unimatrix725 said:
Im on the new WB 5.00c and want to downgrade to 2.1.A.0.435 Global Generic ROM - Root / JIT v2 / xRecovery - Working WiFi (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936462)
it also includes a base band. Should I downgrade from the current 71 based one, after i flash the rom listed? I am as little unsure as I have always upgraded upwards. Was not sure if there was an incompatibility. I should know this by now as I have flashed many roms with xrec and flashtool also. My whole intention is to unlock the bootloader. I dont mind a full down grade since I have found 2 major issues with the wb rom, and may or may not upgrade back to it. Just need a reassurance is all.
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Whenever you flash a firmware either upgrading or downgrading, just make sure that you flash the proper/compatible baseband and kernel files. These are generally provided with the firmware in the form of .tft file or the proper kernel is mentioned in the post itself!!
Here is a list of all the firmwares!!
Simply flash using Flashtool. Link is mentioned in the post itself!!
Edit: you can try the firmware mentioned in the link. Just remember to flash the Firmware files using flashtool as mentioned!!
Regards
kLouD
Thanks always helps to have reassurances!

[Q] Reboot problem, rooted phone with two installed apps by cwm :/

Hi all!
(Well, I have to start with that I'm hungarian so sorry for my english.)
I dont know if anyone has already mentioned this problem in other threads but i didnt find any. So my problem is that I rooted my phone with changing kernel (neoV 4.0.3) after that rooting and after rooting upgrading the latest mini pro kernel in my phone (4.1.B.0.587).
There was no problem i have managed to root my phone. After that i downloaded the cwm auto installer app from play and installed cwm. After that i installed two apps with cwm, exactly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705352&highlight=root
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695048
After these steps i realised that my girlfriend wanted to call me but it was a missed call so i tried to call her back. And HERE IS THE PROBLEM: when i touch on the button with the green phone icon before starting to call anyone my phone collapsed and reboots itself.
Well i dont know if the problem comes from the root (maybe i did something wrong but got good result) or from the 2 apps installed with cwm and there i made some mistakes :/ well i dont know i think i did everything well but as i said i really dont know what the problem is.
Please help me!! Thank you in advance
Post the links of those two apps properly... Unable to click them directly
And as you said your phone is NEO V or Mini Pro
then why did you upload the "neo v" "latest mini pro kernel" :what::sly::banghead:
Specify your phone and kernel properly or upload a screenshot
And if you have you have installed mini pro kernel in neo V or vice versa
Then flash stock firmware via flashtool
Sent from my Smultron running CM10
I have mini pro(sk17i), but as you know mini pros dont have 4.0.3 kernel and rom cause the first ics was the 4.0.4 so i just chose a random 4.0.3 kernel (neov) and rooted that one and after the root i put the original sk17i kernel 4.1.B.0.587 back. and after that i got root permissions in my 4.0.4 ics phone with its official latest kernel. Thats all. I just followed the steps to root. and now you can see the apps' urls
Another bad news: when i plugged in my phone to raise the battery's levél the phone rebooted again
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krissztyoon said:
Another bad news: when i plugged in my phone to raise the battery's levél the phone rebooted again
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I think you installed an inappropriate kernel for your device...
Download the stock firmware for your device... Flash it via Flashtool
Then again unlock your bootloader
And this time install any supported kernel like Kamarush v3 or Kernel Panic... I mean any prerooted kernel... And after you get root access just switch to latest firmware... And .587 is whole new stock firmware Not kernel...
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The Walkman app you tried sucks...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856186
Flash it... And see the difference :thumbup:
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U don't necessarily have to install the neo v firmware
u can install GB, root it and then upgrade to .587 with the rooting method you followed
PREDATOR95 said:
I think you installed an inappropriate kernel for your device...
Download the stock firmware for your device... Flash it via Flashtool
Then again unlock your bootloader
And this time install any supported kernel like Kamarush v3 or Kernel Panic... I mean any prerooted kernel... And after you get root access just switch to latest firmware... And .587 is whole new stock firmware Not kernel...
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The Walkman app you tried sucks...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856186
Flash it... And see the difference :thumbup:
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Well i dont know but i cant unlock my bl cause my simcard and phone is a vodafone stuff. And i read that if your phone is a vodafone or tmobile or telenor device than you cant unlock your bl. But after my lesson i repair my os and try again.
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Viper0110 said:
U don't necessarily have to install the neo v firmware
u can install GB, root it and then upgrade to .587 with the rooting method you followed
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Thx. I will try with a stock gb kernel and then change back the latest kernel 587
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Well, I managed to root my phone and now i can call anyone without reboot but i havent installed those 2 apps yet. im afraid of having this problem because of those apps :/
but i also havent tried to install that app which you Predator offered me :/ im afraid of having another problem :/ and i also dont know if my phone (sk17i) is capable of running walkman player app or such as walkman player :/ pls correct me if im right or not
Hmmmmm.....
1.flash stock firmware into your XMP...
2.unlock the bootloader...
3.flash any custom kernel that have pre-rooted and CWM....
4.problem solved....
Btw, correct me if i'm wrong but isn't flashing other kernel (neo v in your case) is proof that your phone bootloader is already unlock????
My bootloader is not unlocked because im having a vodafone phone so not an unlocked phone :/ And i heard that unlocking a locked phone is very difficult and dangerous :/ ....

wrong kernel wrong rom frozen screen???

after I installed rom my xperia mini won't open anymore. I couldn't remove battery because of it's not removable!!!
I couldn't get in recovery menu just sony ericsson menu , please uregently need help!
phone was rooted and unlocked bootloader too, I back uped prior rom but it couldn't load the minicm10 version then
I tried minicm7 version and installed googleapps for cm10 too, it was all ok but after rebooting it has been frozen,
please help!!!
wht recovery menu not show up anymore????
what can I do?
hey bro, answer the following
what rom,kernel did u flash sorry for question???
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i think ur phone is bricked, cant open right??? just use seus to unbrick your phone
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now everythings gone!!.!!!!!!!!!!!!
after I install flashtool 0.9.10 new version, I tried flash with its kernel due to no one helped me , after flash tool said flashing finished please unplug and start your phone, now phone light doesn't show up and phone doesn't open at all anymore,
can anyone please help me, how could I turn this phone on ??????
rom was MiniCM10-4.0.1-robyn but after it failed I stupidly tried MiniCM7-2.2.1-robyn and it's installed. and after that I instsalled gapps-jb-20120923-signed and reboot.
kernel was the E10_nAa-02_2.6.29-nAa-02 before the rom installing process.
tommikks said:
rom was MiniCM10-4.0.1-robyn but after it failed I stupidly tried MiniCM7-2.2.1-robyn and it's installed. and after that I instsalled gapps-jb-20120923-signed and reboot.
kernel was the E10_nAa-02_2.6.29-nAa-02 before the rom installing process.
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You SHOULD have updated the kernel according the instructions in the ROM-threads, which you failed to do. Now I guess you've flashed the x10blrelock.ftf? In that case, your phone needs a JTAG.
yes you right it was x10blrelock.
xperia x10 mini is not turning on
SmG67 said:
You SHOULD have updated the kernel according the instructions in the ROM-threads, which you failed to do. Now I guess you've flashed the x10blrelock.ftf? In that case, your phone needs a JTAG.
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i have same prob my xperia x10 mini is not turning on after flashing x10blrelock.ftf kernel and by the way what is jtag
Flashing of x10blrelock.ftf happens too often now.
DEVs: please put a warning in all your install-instructions, when you mention to unlock bootloader, never to flash x10blrelock.ftf
hafizullah_dude said:
i have same prob my xperia x10 mini is not turning on after flashing x10blrelock.ftf kernel and by the way what is jtag
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Phone-repair shops have a JTAG-box that can restore the original firmware using special connections inside your phone. You'll have to pay for it to get your phone working again.

[Q] xperia u help

Hi all
I recently attempted the install of a couple of custom xperia u ROMs while failing. I am unable to access cwm and can't boot into fast boot mode as the computer won't recognize it. Have spent hours trying to. Firstly I need a good guide on how to get windows 7 to recognize it as well as a stock cwm flash able zip for the st25a Australian version of possible
Thanks
I had a similar problem recently with a HTC HD2, no recovery, so I had to do a hard reset terminal and start from the begining.
Sometimes the USB connection also fails with computer, records excesses device links. Download "USB Oblivion" check real clean and run (remove all those links).
I have a Xperia Arc S, I advise you to start download one stock rom with root possibility and I'll leave a works based recovery (CWM Auto-installer Xperia 4.apk). With this phone I had some problems with the new Xpart7, recovery and install roms.Best used this old to start.
Another option, if you have the bootloader unlocked, would flash a kernel with a version of CWM included and that works for the rom you are installing. Once there, you restore or install your desired rom that surely you have prepared.
Good luck, hope I've helped.
PD: I am Spanish, and I don´t write an advanced English, if any problems, quiet, I'll start posting in my language and you, if you are interested, you translate it
Saludos.
Thanks! Will try when I get home. Another question: do you need an unlocked boot loader to install custom ROMs and is there one that doesn't have to be installed over the stock firmware
Thanks
donnot101 said:
Thanks! Will try when I get home. Another question: do you need an unlocked boot loader to install custom ROMs and is there one that doesn't have to be installed over the stock firmware
Thanks
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most custom roms can be installed on the stock kernel, so in that case you dont need unlocked bootloader, but if you use custom kernel you will need unlocked bootloader.
donnot101 said:
Thanks! Will try when I get home. Another question: do you need an unlocked boot loader to install custom ROMs and is there one that doesn't have to be installed over the stock firmware
Thanks
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custom roms based on stock only can be installed........
for other roms you will need to unlock bootloader.......
Anthrax said:
custom roms based on stock only can be installed........
for other roms you will need to unlock bootloader.......
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Thanks for the correction, for to mention that part. My bad.
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Xperia Stock Roms
If have any trouble in installing your custom ROMs in any of the xperia series mobiles then here is the help.
If you have bricked up your phone or it just not boot, you can make use of the stock ROMs in talk.sonymobile...
For further help in Rooting, unlocking bootloader, Flashing Custom ROMs,...... Just post a question....
If i helped you just hit the THANKS button....
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donnot101 said:
Hi all
I recently attempted the install of a couple of custom xperia u ROMs while failing. I am unable to access cwm and can't boot into fast boot mode as the computer won't recognize it. Have spent hours trying to. Firstly I need a good guide on how to get windows 7 to recognize it as well as a stock cwm flash able zip for the st25a Australian version of possible
Thanks
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You are in the need to download the adb-drivers for your mobile and just install it along with the sdk then your computer will detect it as a fastboot device.

Cusom ROM

Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good, so If you know any please share it with me, thanks
-Koxy
The_Koxy said:
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good, so If you know any please share it with me, thanks
-Koxy
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This should be in the Q&A section, and what is really good really depends on what you want from your phone. Not sure if you couldn't find anything, or didn't like what you did find...
Well, as I said, I want the best one, faster, less bugs, etc... As there is GingerDx v31 for x8, it's pretty good
Bump
I still nee a help
Bro u must unlock boot loader to use custom room or kernel
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mono28aug said:
Bro u must unlock boot loader to use custom room or kernel
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No he doesn't, not for just a custom ROM anyway, and he already said he can't unlock his bootloader.
Start with this one, it's the last MiniCM7 by nAa which ran on stock kernel, based on Gingerbread 2.3.5.
SmG67 said:
No he doesn't, not for just a custom ROM anyway, and he already said he can't unlock his bootloader.
Start with this one, it's the last MiniCM7 by nAa which ran on stock kernel, based on Gingerbread 2.3.5.
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This one seems to be good, thanks. Could you help me a bit with finding a tutorial how to install it?
The_Koxy said:
This one seems to be good, thanks. Could you help me a bit with finding a tutorial how to install it?
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Get this (ClockWorkMod) and put it on your sd-card
Put the ROM on your sd-card too
Get flashtool (It's in the first post in the x10mini dev section)
Install it
If you do NOT have Sony Update Service or PC Companion then:
Install flashtool-drivers from the drivers subfolder and choose E10i Xperia X10Mini
Press the Padlock button in flashtool, this will root your phone
Press the Swiss flag (Plus) button in flashtool, this will install xRecovery
Choose Tools - Reboot - Recovery - Reboot default recovery
On your phone: Choose 'Install zip from sd-card' - Choose custom zip
Select CWM-recovery-3.2.0.0-r3-x10mini-Amend.zip
Select yes
Reboot your phone and press the back-button repeatedly just before and when the sony ericsson logo appears.
Choose backup and restore - backup (This will back up your current system and data so you can get it back later should you want to)
Choose Install zip from sd-card - Choose custom zip
Select MiniCM7-2.0.7.zip
Select yes
Do: Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
In the advanced submenu: Wipe Dalvik-cache
Reboot the phone and enjoy your new ROM
(You will have lost all your user-data so maybe it's a good idea to back up at least your contact-list to sd-card, which can be done when you enter the contacts app and press the menu-button, it will create a file on your sd-card that you can import again later.)
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Oh.. and I think you need to find Google Apps for Gingerbread too if you want the play-store, flash them the way you flash the ROM,
Okay, I'll do it tomorrow. Thank you a lot for your help.
The_Koxy said:
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good........ -Koxy
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Well I can't tell you the BEST Custom Rom for X10 mini. But I can show you many Stock kernel based Rom that doesn't need to unlock Bootloader. Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
and Look for stock kernel based ROM section.
Hit thanks if i helped you.
xminirom said:
Well I can't tell you the BEST Custom Rom for X10 mini. But I can show you many Stock kernel based Rom that doesn't need to unlock Bootloader. Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
and Look for stock kernel based ROM section.
Hit thanks if i helped you.
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There is actually a custom ROM that does not require a unlocked bootloader, it runs with stock kernel. It is called MiniCM7Pro by BPaul. Google it.
k3vinwOw said:
There is actually a custom ROM that does not require a unlocked bootloader, it runs with stock kernel. It is called MiniCM7Pro by BPaul. Google it.
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You didn't get me do you?
I Told him that I Can't tell The BEST ROM. BUT I know there are some ROM. Note that some ROM not only one ROM that runs with stock kernel
and This POST>>>>>>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
Have a list of them. Anyway Just Chill...............

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