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I know this isnt the place to post for help.. But I need a hand.
I have an Xperia Play newly bootloader unlocked and rooted.. I flashed the image in the root thread so now im running with Model Number: R800i, Android: 2.3.2. Build Number: 3.0.A.2.184.. I want to keep root and go back to the verizon Rom, Ive tried to use FlashTool, but it stops and tells me the whole USB debugging thing, which I know is active, meaning it does not work.. The Main issue is my phone does not make or can receive calls, I get force closes either way. Any help would be appreciated.
All of this is addressed as known issues with flashing a GSM rom (which you did) in the State of Development thread. It also appears that there is a lot of problems with using flashtool, which is why none of the instructions talk about it. You can use fast boot and flash the stock kernel.sin and the stock system.sin. You can get both of those files from the State of Development thread as well as read a bunch of user experiences doing the same thing.
FIXED! Thanks very much, went back to verizon. Reflashed recovery and Rootzip. Good to go. Much appreciated
Mills00013 said:
All of this is addressed as known issues with flashing a GSM rom (which you did) in the State of Development thread. It also appears that there is a lot of problems with using flashtool, which is why none of the instructions talk about it. You can use fast boot and flash the stock kernel.sin and the stock system.sin. You can get both of those files from the State of Development thread as well as read a bunch of user experiences doing the same thing.
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Let me begin by saying i am a relatively a novice in the field of android smart phone and installing Custom Roms in short i am a noob
I have a Sony Xperia x10 mini E10i Smart phone which already had Ginger DX Custom Rom installed, which was installed by my friend. And now he is gone, and i wish to do Install new custom roms like Ice Cream Sandwich or which will be the most suited for this phone with most apps working and stability according to the users??
Could anyone guide me on how to begin with a step by step Tutorial for beginners (noobies) in order to install a new Rom with complete fresh install.
i dont have any important data in my SD card so no worry about making a fresh install
PS- i did some googling and searched on xda aswell and tried to do it on my own but wasn't successful as most tutorials were of not the same model or were kind of confusing
Please help me guys :fingers-crossed:
Thnx
Regards
Whatchoo need...
Zopey said:
Let me begin by saying i am a relatively a novice in the field of android smart phone and installing Custom Roms in short i am a noob
I have a Sony Xperia x10 mini E10i Smart phone which already had Ginger DX Custom Rom installed, which was installed by my friend. And now he is gone, and i wish to do Install new custom roms like Ice Cream Sandwich or which will be the most suited for this phone with most apps working and stability according to the users??
Could anyone guide me on how to begin with a step by step Tutorial for beginners (noobies) in order to install a new Rom with complete fresh install.
i dont have any important data in my SD card so no worry about making a fresh install
PS- i did some googling and searched on xda aswell and tried to do it on my own but wasn't successful as most tutorials were of not the same model or were kind of confusing
Please help me guys :fingers-crossed:
Thnx
Regards
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Hi there! I started playing around with custom roms for my x10 mini pro u20 about two weeks ago, it's both been a lot of fun and a good bit of frustration. This is the thread that helped me understand rooting (unlocking the phone for installing custom software), installing (flashing) kernels (base software/ installs drivers), and installing (flashing) ROMs (GUI/ User interface software/operating system)
!! Use titanium backup or nandroid to back up all your current install to your SDcard. If you don't, you're gonna be annoyed later.
1) Download and install Flash tool for Xperia devices http://www-stud.uni-due.de/~sfanmakr/X10Flash/X10Flash-2.1.zip
2) Download nAa kernel for ICS http://minicm.googlecode.com/files/E10_nAa-ics-04_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-04.ftf (Your kernel must always match the build of the rom you are going to install)
- save the .ftf file in the /firmware directory of your flashtool install
3) Download ICS ROM appropriate to your phone from http://code.google.com/p/minicm/downloads/list
4) Download Google Apps package for ICS http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
That should be all you need to download.
You do not have to format or loose data from your SD card. It is where you store the ROM zip file and the Gapps (Google Apps) zip file, without unpackaging them, in the root directory of the SD card.
Here is a step by step on how to flash the new kernel on your phone using flashtool, then how to install the zips. It is a page about an x8, but the process is more or less identical between the x8, x10 mini, and x10 mini pro.
http://apgalaxy.com/minicm9-v3-0-2-xperia-x8-ics/
Good luck!
I have found I prefer gingerbread/miniCM7, my u20/ mini pro gets very slow on miniCM9.
Remember to hit the Thanks button!
What the guy above said except don't download a ROM That's not for our phones! Smultrom or whatever it was isn't the mini. Robyn is the mini. Download miniCM9 from the x10 mini android development section
X10man
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What the guy above said except don't download a ROM That's not for our phones! Smultrom or whatever it was isn't the mini. Robyn is the mini. Download miniCM9 from the x10 mini android development section
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Thanks x10man, was kinda confused because of the poster's description of his phone. What's the shorthand for the xperia x10 mini? I know the x10 mini pro is u20. Kinda important in this particular case.
and that'd be 'What the chick above said...' (LOL)
Hey thanks bro i finally installed CMmini 9 on the phone :laugh:
So far its looks great, has improved alot from the last time...
Anyway i have few more queries
1- What are the other custom roms i can use or try? Like IceCream Sandwich, GingerBread, Froyo and where can i get these custom Roms?
2- Are there incompatibility issues with certain Roms in case of my device?
3- I wish to try veetle App on my phone, i installed Veetle app but it asked for Adobe Flash Player 11 which incompatible with my E10i model
..so i did some googling and got to some page where in comments someone said Its possible to Install Adobe Flash player 11 in GingerBread and Froyo. Is it possible? and where can i get the Latest Roms of Froyo and GingerBread
4- What is the best app for downloading paid apps on the phone like applanet?
Thanks bro :victory:
Zopey said:
Hey thanks bro i finally installed CMmini 9 on the phone :laugh:
So far its looks great, has improved alot from the last time...
Anyway i have few more queries
1- What are the other custom roms i can use or try? Like IceCream Sandwich, GingerBread, Froyo and where can i get these custom Roms?
2- Are there incompatibility issues with certain Roms in case of my device?
3- I wish to try veetle App on my phone, i installed Veetle app but it asked for Adobe Flash Player 11 which incompatible with my E10i model
..so i did some googling and got to some page where in comments someone said Its possible to Install Adobe Flash player 11 in GingerBread and Froyo. Is it possible? and where can i get the Latest Roms of Froyo and GingerBread
4- What is the best app for downloading paid apps on the phone like applanet?
Thanks bro :victory:
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More folk are going to have to post to answer those questions for you! I've gone so far as just the custom roms myself. I tried one of the nightly builds of miniCM7, and it rocks! It looks like CM7 and CM9 are two different branches instead of actual in-line software version updates. Aka, a newer build of miniCM7 (like 2.3.6) can be just as up to date as miniCM09.
One of the helpful tools on this site is the 'search in this thread' box on the right hand side of the page. You have to navigate up to the appropriate forum, and then type something like [ROM] in the search box, and then press enter, and browse the search results. That usually helps a lot with searching for custom roms, for example. Try starting in 'XPERIA X10 Mini Android Development' http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=726 that's where developers are supposed to post their Roms.
you can try searching, for example, for '[ROM] Adobe Flash' to see if someone has made a rom with adobe flash player packaged already in the rom, or if they comment about it.
Always browse the last few pages of a ROM thread, to see if folk are reporting errors you don't want to run into.
Always look at the ROM requirements- the developer will almost always tell you what kernel to flash before installing the ROM.
INSTALL ANTIVIRUS! Avast or AVG from the google play store are the best. Download, install, then open the Antivir program to get it running. Android is one of the most hacked OSes out there because it's so popular, and even google play has malware in it. Antivir should be your FIRST step when getting cozy with a new rom.
You can install android software from the web too... You first must allow 'Unknown sources' - I think it's under either Applications or security in settings. Then use browser to navigate to the page/software you want, and you can download from there. If it's a *.apk file, you can browse to it using file manager under the SDcard's /download dir, and then open it to install it.
Sure, there are plenty of incompatable ROMs.. just like there's a whole lot of android phones. That's why it's best to use the forum/search tool, and read to make sure the ROM is built for your particular phone. I've accidentally installed, for example, a flash kernel for the E10 on my phone, and a ROM for the u20i, and then successfully booted it, but could not use the touchscreen! The Kernel is one of the most important parts, having the wrong kernel is often the reason for Wifi not working properly, etc.
Thus.. always make sure that you are using the right kernel for your phone AND for the rom. You are using a kernel right now for ICS, and if you were to try and install a ROM for gingerbread (android 2.x.x) on it, you might be able to boot the rom and even use a bit of the software, but certain functions would be buggy.
If you do everything and then reboot and just get the kernel's animation for minutes and minutes on end, something went funky with the install. reboot it, enter the kernel, enter mounts and storage and then mount USB, and then re-download the ROM and install again.
Remember to press the thanks button!
Enjoy, -illys
illysmanx said:
Thanks x10man, was kinda confused because of the poster's description of his phone. What's the shorthand for the xperia x10 mini? I know the x10 mini pro is u20. Kinda important in this particular case.
and that'd be 'What the chick above said...' (LOL)
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X10 mini is E10 or Robyn X8 is E15 or shakira X10 mini pro is U20 or mimmi.
And lol typical, I'm gonna refrain from ever using gender in posts. From now it's the poster above
X10man
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Thanks alot man :victory:
You made a a lot easiar for me.
I installed CM9 based on ICS and turns out adobe flash player isnt going to work in this ROM.
So as stated i downloaded the CM7 GingerBread Rom from this site (h t t p: // code.google.com/p/minicm/downloads/list ), as i read on the forum people saying adobe flash player is working on this ROM smoothly. This is the one i downloaded (MiniCM7-2.2.1-robyn MiniCM7-2.2.1 Build featured x10 mini MiniCM7) Release date June 10 88.1 mb <-- I hope i have downloaded the correct Rom
Anyway so i proceeded with the same process as explained to install a Rom. Except i did not flashed any new kernel or anything.
I copied the GingerBread Rom (MiniCM7-2.2.1-robyn) in the SD card and restarted and tapped the back button during the nAa kernel boot and got to the screen where i can install the GingerBread rom from SD card. Ps- I did Wiped Data/factory reset,Cache. Dalvik-Cache, Battery Stats, and formatted the system and then installed the new GingerBread Rom from sd card. And it got installed smoothly and when i restarted the screen got stuck at the bootlogo of Mini CM7
I got confused what have i done wrong here
Anyway i did some search on forum and i found maybe its the kernel?? For GingerBreal CM7 there is a specific kernel??
Is this the reason why the GingerBread Rom got stuck on Boot logo screen? or there any other reason to it
And If i have to install a new Rom say for instance CM7 GingerBread Rom over the already installed CM9 ICS Rom what are the steps for doing that. (Ps- As the steps i tried didnt work)
And if it is the kernel issue where can i download the kernel for GingerBread Rom CM7?
Lastly i have some adventurous stupid questions
1- Like PC we have dual boot where we can choose the OS out of all the OS's installed, Can this be possible on the phone?? Like Installing more then 1 Rom on same device?
2- And is there a way to Connect my phone to my Pc and use the rom on my desktop?
Like i have 40 inch LCD TV which is connected to my CPU via HDMI output... so can it be possible to run the Rom on the desktop by connecting the Phone to Pc?
3- Like is there a Virtual machine on which Android custom roms can be tested before usage?? Like Vmware and Parallels for Windows
Again Thanks a lot for guiding me, this post really made my life easiar
Waiting for reply
Regards
Yes you need the nAa-GB kernel from here
Just flash it with flashtool and your MiniCM7 installation should boot.
Not sure about the dual-boot, i think it's possible by installing one ROM on the sd-card and the other one on the internal space (which is where the rom normally goes), but we have only space for one kernel, so both roms should work with the same kernel. How to go about it, I don't know though.
Connecting your phone to your pc won't run your ROM on the pc, since your pc has got an x86 architecture and your phone is based on ARM, I guess connecting the phone directly to the hdmi-output of your TV might run the ROM full-screen, but unfotunately, our phones don't have HDMI out. and i don't think it's going to work through usb.
I'm fairly sure there is an Android-emulator that will run Android ROMS or Apps in a virtual machine for testing or trying out. I think that is included in the official Android Software Development Kit from Google.
my phone cany connect to network
using any custom rom i have tried many kernals and roms like jb1 and 2and cm9 ,ics my phone is se e 10i
my mobile is (not pro)
while flashing using sonyericsson flasher by binary and androxyde it gives error
21/025/2013 22:25:45 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
21/025/2013 22:25:45 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
21/025/2013 22:25:45 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
21/025/2013 22:25:52 - INFO - Dev connected with USB debugging off
21/025/2013 22:25:52 - INFO - For 2011 devs line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
21/025/2013 22:25:55 - INFO - Selected E10_nAa-jb-02_2.6.29.6-nAa-jb-02.ftf
21/025/2013 22:25:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/025/2013 22:25:55 - INFO - Please connect your dev into flashmode.
21/025/2013 22:25:59 - INFO - Dev disconnected
21/026/2013 22:26:04 - INFO - Dev connected with USB debugging off
21/026/2013 22:26:04 - INFO - For 2011 devs line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
21/026/2013 22:26:18 - INFO - Dev disconnected
21/026/2013 22:26:27 - INFO - Flash canceled
21/026/2013 22:26:43 - INFO - Selected E10_nAa-jb-02_2.6.29.6-nAa-jb-02.ftf
21/026/2013 22:26:43 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/026/2013 22:26:43 - INFO - Please connect your dev into flashmode.
21/026/2013 22:26:48 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
21/026/2013 22:26:48 - INFO - Opening dev for R/W
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Reading dev information
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Current dev : - CB511LYNV6 - 1237-8595_R4B - 1235-3408_2.1.1.A.0.6 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Processing loader
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Checking header
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Ending flash session
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
21/026/2013 22:26:50 - INFO - Dev disconnected
21/026/2013 22:26:52 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
pratig.s said:
my mobile is (not pro)
while flashing using sonyericsson flasher by binary and androxyde it gives error
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/026/2013 22:26:52 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
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You need to unlock your bootloader to flash a custom kernel.
You must do theese steps in order to use custom roms....
1) Unlock your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
2) Root Your Phone
3) Install ClockWorkMod
4) Flash via Flashtool the Kernel Required for the ROM you want to install
5) Flash the Rom then Gapps(if needed) with the installing Guide the ROM says
leonleonleon said:
You must do theese steps in order to use custom roms....
1) Unlock your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
2) Root Your Phone
3) Install ClockWorkMod
4) Flash via Flashtool the Kernel Required for the ROM you want to install
5) Flash the Rom then Gapps(if needed) with the installing Guide the ROM says
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1. Root your phone
2. Unlock your bootloader
3. Flash custom kernel
4. Install ROM (and gapps if needed)from sd-card
SmG67 said:
1. Root your phone
2. Unlock your bootloader
3. Flash custom kernel
4. Install ROM (and gapps if needed)from sd-card
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you can unlock bootloader without rooting the phone,
SmG67 said:
You need to unlock your bootloader to flash a custom kernel.
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thanks for reply,, but error occurred after trying all the steps
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leonleonleon said:
You must do theese steps in order to use custom roms....
1) Unlock your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
2) Root Your Phone
3) Install ClockWorkMod
4) Flash via Flashtool the Kernel Required for the ROM you want to install
5) Flash the Rom then Gapps(if needed) with the installing Guide the ROM says
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first i unlocked the bootloader and then i rooted my phone and then installed CWM and after that i formatted my cache , data, system and accidently mob restarted ,, so after that when i tried to flash the mobile then error occurs
leonleonleon said:
you can unlock bootloader without rooting the phone,
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I doubt that, the unlock process needs access to the system-areas of the phone.
pratig.s said:
thanks for reply,, but error occurred after trying all the steps
first i unlocked the bootloader and then i rooted my phone and then installed CWM and after that i formatted my cache , data, system and accidently mob restarted ,, so after that when i tried to flash the mobile then error occurs
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I doubt the unlock of your bootloader was successful, give the output of the Identify button in S1Tool to check.
SmG67 said:
I doubt that, the unlock process needs access to the system-areas of the phone.
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The unlocking method is with flashmode, it does not need any system area or rom permition.
I unlocked my x10mini 2 days ago and it works perfectly
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x10 mini not starting
:my xperia x10 mini is not starting it is somewhere around 3 yrs old when i press the power on button red led blinks 3 times but when i connect it to charger it blinks at time intevals please help\
Hi this is my 1st thread in this forum,so please dont bash/mock me as i am completely noob to android stuff
I have a Sony Xperia Mini pro sk17i
Android Version 4.04
Build No 4.1.B.0.587
Region India
Windows OS 8
I want to install latest jelly bean custom rom,but don't know which one to install as I saw lots of roms in rom section
I am following this method
Charge phone fully
Unlock bootloader by going to Sony website or is there any other method,apart from modifying hardware??
Put the custom rom on mmc
Then install or will I have to format the phone??
Are this process right or do I need to root the phone to install custom rom??
Also i heard unlocking boot-loader removes Sony DRM keys.So if I ever want to revert to stock firmware will the DRM keys enable itself??
Also if anything goes wrong can I revert back to stock firmware or will I never be able to do that??
Any links to latest firmware, tools is highly appreciated.
Please don't say search the forum,I already did but each thread mentions different methods so I am fully confused!!!
Ps i hove i posted this in right section,if not mods please forgive me:highfive:
ryu2050 said:
Hi this is my 1st thread in this forum,so please dont bash/mock me as i am completely noob to android stuff
I have a Sony Xperia Mini pro sk17i
Android Version 4.04
Build No 4.1.B.0.587
Region India
Windows OS 8
I want to install latest jelly bean custom rom,but don't know which one to install as I saw lots of roms in rom section
I am following this method
Charge phone fully
Unlock bootloader by going to Sony website or is there any other method,apart from modifying hardware??
Put the custom rom on mmc
Then install or will I have to format the phone??
Are this process right or do I need to root the phone to install custom rom??
Also i heard unlocking boot-loader removes Sony DRM keys.So if I ever want to revert to stock firmware will the DRM keys enable itself??
Also if anything goes wrong can I revert back to stock firmware or will I never be able to do that??
Any links to latest firmware, tools is highly appreciated.
Please don't say search the forum,I already did but each thread mentions different methods so I am fully confused!!!
Ps i hove i posted this in right section,if not mods please forgive me:highfive:
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first of all, no you didn't post in the correct section, theres a q and a for ... well for q and a (and i recommend reading the faq by alokbina too)
yes first you have to unlock bootloader to get to jellybean.
theres mihanns guide for three methods to do it.
i think a format of your phone shuld be done as it is needed (just data/factory restore type),
you missed a step of flashing a custom kernel with flashtool
no need to root it as custom roms and kernels come prerooted (though if you are a newbie, i would advice to learn to root and with that experience start on flashing roms)
unlocking by official method removes drm keys and you will NOT get them back in anyway, so try tespoint method(see manufacturing date restriction though)
Yes youll be able to flash stock using flashtool and by downloading your stock firmware as ftf file(google)
for firware tools etc see this by predator.
aaand i've got an advice too, Please READ READ READ more, then youll automatically know more and will be able to do it.
hope it helped
Don't forget to hit thanks
Hi can you please tell me which kernel to flash on stock firmware??Also what does this do??
Also DRM keys are they really useful in future??
Also cellular networks will work right?
ryu2050 said:
Hi can you please tell me which kernel to flash on stock firmware??Also what does this do??
Also DRM keys are they really useful in future??
Also cellular networks will work right?
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There are many kernels present and each kernel has different features. some are good for battery life, some are good for performance etc. read the description of each kernel and decide. if you are flashing a custom rom, the rom developer will mention the kernels that are working with that rom in the rom thread. as I think DRM keys are not very useful. apps like TrackID use them. there are 3rd party apps that works like TrackID.
nothing will go wrong if u follow all the steps exactly.
this thread will be useful for you.
[INDEX]★ROMs, Kernels, FTF, Scripts, Tools and Guides★
read read & read. that will solve many problems
is possible to unbrick mu bricked phone se mini xperia pro
????
yamaha6 said:
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Urgent help needed
I flashed the kernel but forgot to put the custom rom in root of sd card.I can boot into CWM.
What should I do please reply
Never mind problem solved
ryu2050 said:
Urgent help needed
I flashed the kernel but forgot to put the custom rom in root of sd card.I can boot into CWM.
What should I do please reply
Never mind problem solved
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Search on google how to set up adb. Now you can adb push or adb sideload the .zip. Or you try to mount the usb
Anyone can tell me how to go back to stock ICS and kernel??
Is it just done by flashing the stock firmware from flashtool??
Recently I have Cm10 extended kernel and Jelly vanilla 6.1
Hi I cant get back to stock ICS
here is the log
17/008/2013 03:08:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
17/008/2013 03:08:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
17/008/2013 03:08:48 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
17/008/2013 03:08:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/009/2013 03:09:00 - INFO - Selected Xperia Mini Pro_4.1.B.0.587_Generic CE3 WORLD by hB78.ftf
17/009/2013 03:09:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
17/009/2013 03:09:04 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/009/2013 03:09:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
17/009/2013 03:09:05 - INFO - Reading device information
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Processing loader
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Checking header
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/009/2013 03:09:47 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
17/009/2013 03:09:47 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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ryu2050 said:
Hi I cant get back to stock ICS
here is the log
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Go to settings and change usb connection mode to msc mode (mass storage) And turn usb debugging on in developer options.
then reboot to flash mode and connect.
And when you want to flash the firmware, then first select the firmware and hit okay. You will see a popup to put your phone in flashmode, then plug it in in flashmode, not before. Should work
mihahn said:
And when you want to flash the firmware, then first select the firmware and hit okay. You will see a popup to put your phone in flashmode, then plug it in in flashmode, not before. Should work
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My usb cable was faulty must have worn out somehow?
Got a new one works perfect now flashed back to stock
Hi XDA. I'm an user of a veteran Xperia Play, so now I have some experience with custom roms, kernels, recoverys and such, but not with unlocking bootloaders. I unlocked my XP with the services of this page http://unlock-bootloader.com/, which is paid.
Anyway, the reason for this thread is that my girlfriend has had a Xperia Mini Pro SK17a for like one year. Until now it was fine but it suddenly started to lag and had random reboots, so she asked me to fix it. The idea is to install some rom, but the thing is: which is the most convenient method to unlock the bootloader so I can flash custom kernels on it?
The service menu says "bootloader unlock allowed = yes", so it can be done with:
1. The official method of sony page but DRM get lost and some Sony apps stop working, or
2. Through testpoint with s1tool o setool but then flashing kernels in the original formats .sin and .img is not possible anymore
As I unlocked my xplay with paid method there are none of these problems, but I'm not willing to pay for unlocking another phone that will only be flashed once or twice, so I have some questions about the other methods in order to make a desicion on what to choose :
- With the DRM certificates missing, which apps will no longer work?
- With the method of the sony page, can I flash kernels in .img and .sin format..?
- If I unlock with testpoint with no paid method, the only way to flash kernels is in .ftf format?
- The phone is no more on warranty period. If ever damaged, can I send it to a technician with no problem? (I say this because testpoints are used for repairing as well, and there may be some problem after unlocking by these methods, I suppose)
- Will it be better if I leave the BL locked and just flash a GB rom with stock kernel? My gf is looking for the best possible battery life and stability, so she doesn't care much about performance in games
Finally, what rom and kernel would you recommend me for daily use?? lol (I'm not asking for the "best rom/kernel", it's just that I don't have enough time to properly test battery life on various roms, spending a few days on each, so I'm asking you to please recommend me SOME GOOD ROM, NOT THE BEST ROM).
Sorry for so many questions and thank you all in advance
Anyone here??? Please respond or just answer the poll....
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If I were you I'd try the stock gingerbread rom first and if she likes it it's all right
If not, unlock it using the official method. Maybe TrackID won't work any longer, but I guess apps like shazam doing the same work should still be working!
And if you unlock like that you can flash kernels in .img .elf .sin and .ftf (I guess these are the formats), but the same formats should be supported when you unlock using the testpoint method too
To find a good rom, just tell your girlfriend to look through the development threads and if she likes the design of a rom (check screenshots) she can tell you or check the bug list herself, then you flash it and she should be happy :good:
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Thanks for your answer @mihahn
All this mess was just cause she's on .62 firmware. Since it can't be rooted (I even tried some chinese app called Eroot that is claimed to work on .62 but it didn't) I couldn't install CWM or titanium in order to backup her apps and things before flashing any rom.... and the ovbious solution was to flash a custom kernel and therefore unlocking BL....
She's not a tech fan, but after a lot of explaining and after she saw your answer, she finally decided to check out the devs section ( she's doing it right now ) and hopefully choose a good rom, not just a good-looking one
And again thanks for your answer, it was all she needed
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julian280 said:
Thanks for your answer @mihahn
All this mess was just cause she's on .62 firmware. Since it can't be rooted (I even tried some chinese app called Eroot that is claimed to work on .62 but it didn't) I couldn't install CWM or titanium in order to backup her apps and things before flashing any rom.... and the ovbious solution was to flash a custom kernel and therefore unlocking BL....
She's not a tech fan, but after a lot of explaining and after she saw your answer, she finally decided to check out the devs section ( she's doing it right now ) and hopefully choose a good rom, not just a good-looking one
And again thanks for your answer, it was all she needed
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Well e-root does work on .62 fw. You might not have follow the steps. Try again with proper steps
Cheers,
AJ
Abhinav2 said:
Well e-root does work on .62 fw. You might not have follow the steps. Try again with proper steps
Cheers,
AJ
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Well, I tried several times even with various versions of eroot. I think there were the 1.0 and 1.2 but none work.
I dont have here the tutorials I followed but the steps are like this:
1. Open eroot
2. Connect the phone on with mass storage mode on, USB debugging on and unknown sources on.
3. Click on root button
4. Wait for it. It shows its making 4 steps
5. It says its rooted, so you just have to unplug, reboot and enjoy.
But all those is just assumptions of what it says cause I don't speak chinese.... and the text can't be selected in order to copy and translate with google. I also remember sometimes it shows an error-like screen with some red colored "x" marks but I didn't understand either what was that about.
Thanks anyways
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julian280 said:
Well, I tried several times even with various versions of eroot. I think there were the 1.0 and 1.2 but none work.
I dont have here the tutorials I followed but the steps are like this:
1. Open eroot
2. Connect the phone on with mass storage mode on, USB debugging on and unknown sources on.
3. Click on root button
4. Wait for it. It shows its making 4 steps
5. It says its rooted, so you just have to unplug, reboot and enjoy.
But all those is just assumptions of what it says cause I don't speak chinese.... and the text can't be selected in order to copy and translate with google. I also remember sometimes it shows an error-like screen with some red colored "x" marks but I didn't understand either what was that about.
Thanks anyways
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You can try rooting using the cydia impactor or even the other methods mentioned in my rooting guide for the build number .62. This should help you to gain root access
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
Just to advise - unlocking bootloader removes all user data, so leave it as a last resort after you have backed up your data.
Hi all,
Firstly sorry, you must get this all the time and be really bored of helping but i would be so grateful if anyone out there can point me in the right direction.
Firstly my phone details;
Model - Xperia Z2 D6503
Firmware - 1278-4770_23.0.1.a.3.9
Network - EE
Rooting status;
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
I want to root my phone but after reading what seems like thousands of web pages im more than a little confused. Does anyone out there have a step by step guide for beginners?
I want to use cwm recovery but don't understand how to get that on the phone as most guides say use it to back up before doing anything else but it isn't there to start with!
Also will installing cwm wipe my phone and sd card?
Any help would be much appreciated and many thanks in advance.
You can only install nuts dual recovery on a locked bootloader, proper recovery is included in the kernel and the kernel can only be changed on an unlocked bootloader, there was a a guide to rooting in one of the forums and I assume towel root will work, just search the z2 forum you'll find it
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Mr.R™ said:
You can only install nuts dual recovery on a locked bootloader, proper recovery is included in the kernel and the kernel can only be changed on an unlocked bootloader, there was a a guide to rooting in one of the forums and I assume towel root will work, just search the z2 forum you'll find it
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Thanks for the response.
Is nuts recovery better or worse than cwm? Also i thought that towel root would not work with 4.4.4 at present?
Does the locked bootloader mean i cannot do certain things even after rooting my phone like install custom roms and kernals?
Many thanks
Faggy said:
Hi all,
Firstly sorry, you must get this all the time and be really bored of helping but i would be so grateful if anyone out there can point me in the right direction.
Firstly my phone details;
Model - Xperia Z2 D6503
Firmware - 1278-4770_23.0.1.a.3.9
Network - EE
Rooting status;
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
I want to root my phone but after reading what seems like thousands of web pages im more than a little confused. Does anyone out there have a step by step guide for beginners?
I want to use cwm recovery but don't understand how to get that on the phone as most guides say use it to back up before doing anything else but it isn't there to start with!
Also will installing cwm wipe my phone and sd card?
Any help would be much appreciated and many thanks in advance.
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Faggy said:
Thanks for the response.
Is nuts recovery better or worse than cwm? Also i thought that towel root would not work with 4.4.4 at present?
Does the locked bootloader mean i cannot do certain things even after rooting my phone like install custom roms and kernals?
Many thanks
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1) You cannot root the firmware you are on with a one click tool (like towelroot) at present. You have to downgrade to a lower firmware like 17.1.2.A.0.314 first and then root that, install a custom recovery and install a pre-rooted firmware package.
2) Your bootloader is hard locked by EE, this means that you will never be able to unlock it and install custom kernels nor custom ROM's what require custom kernels.
3) It is more than recommended to install [NUT]'s dual recovery, this installs PhilZ recovery (a more advanced CWM in my opinion), TWRP and CWM (to use CWM you have to install dual recovery manager from google play AFTER installing the dual recovery).
4) Now to downgrading, you will need to download a program called flashtool (this can be found in the Sony Cross Device development section) and the .314 ftf file (not .tft, ,ttf, .fft or any other variation people mis-spell it as). You will then need to install the drivers for your phone (these can be found in the flashtool drivers folder in the location you installed it, also if you have Windows 8 or 8.1 check my signature on how to disable driver enforcement before attempting to install the drivers.) There are plenty of guides on how to downgrade, there is even one in the firmware collection thread what can be found in the Z2 general section. Side note, when downgrading you will HAVE to wipe data and the cache (this can be selected when you are selecting the firmware to flash) or else you will end up with a phone what is in a bootloop.
5) After downgrading you will need to root, the easiest and simplest way to root would to be use the easy root toolkit (this can be found in the Sony Cross Device development section).
6) After rooting you will have to install [NUT]'s dual recovery (Sony Cross Device development section, you will need the installer file and not the flashable file).
7) After installing dual recovery you will need to flash a pre-rooted zip file of the latest update (Z2 Android Development section, I think the one by @niaboc79 is the best one to use). Alternatively you could install a custom ROM what is based on stock, it will tell you if it is.
If you need any more help, just tag me in the post (by using the @ symbol and then my user name) or PM me. Also, @Envious_Data is a great help in this device forum, helped me when I had a few queries about the phone before I got it and I have seen them help a load of people in the Q&A section.
@gamer649 Thank you for taking the time to help me, that has explained everything perfectly. I do however have a couple more questions i think you'll know about....
1 - Is there a back up app available that will do a similar back up to that of "apple". I mean reinstall all the apps i currently have and keep the home screen layouts and all data etc?
2 - In the link to the firmware downloads you gave me there is only 2 UK .314 ones and none of them are EE, shiuld i just use the unbranded one and what are the differences?
3 - The main reason i started looking into rooting was that i heard about a tweak to increase the volume of the z2 notifications by forcing it to use both speakers. Have you had any expierience with it and what other tweaks would you recomend?
Thanks again and i look forward to hearing from you again
Faggy said:
@gamer649 Thank you for taking the time to help me, that has explained everything perfectly. I do however have a couple more questions i think you'll know about....
1 - Is there a back up app available that will do a similar back up to that of "apple". I mean reinstall all the apps i currently have and keep the home screen layouts and all data etc?
2 - In the link to the firmware downloads you gave me there is only 2 UK .314 ones and none of them are EE, shiuld i just use the unbranded one and what are the differences?
3 - The main reason i started looking into rooting was that i heard about a tweak to increase the volume of the z2 notifications by forcing it to use both speakers. Have you had any expierience with it and what other tweaks would you recomend?
Thanks again and i look forward to hearing from you again
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1) You could try using the stock back up and restore app for that. Also, if you have your data backed up with your Google account it will start to reinstall all your apps along with their data once you sign in once you downgrade. @Envious_Data any other suggestions for a non-rooted device?
2) I always go for unbranded software, the reason being that there are no carrier apps nor carrier boot logos installed into the ROM and it is how Sony intended it to be. Apart from that I don't think there are any differences.
3) I don't usually have my phone on sound mode, it is either silent or vibrate so I can't help you with that one. You could take a look in the Z2 android development section to see what mods are available, some ROM's may also include this feature.
gamer649 said:
1) You could try using the stock back up and restore app for that. Also, if you have your data backed up with your Google account it will start to reinstall all your apps along with their data once you sign in once you downgrade. Envious_Data any other suggestions for a non-rooted device?
2) I always go for unbranded software, the reason being that there are no carrier apps nor carrier boot logos installed into the ROM and it is how Sony intended it to be. Apart from that I dont think there are any differences.
3) I dont usually have my phone on sound mode, it is either silent or vibrate so I cant help you with that one. You could take a look in the Z2 android development section to see what mods are available, some ROMs may also include this feature.
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1. You can use root to copy all of your apps from /data/app and you can use flashtool to bulk install all of them
2. Branded firmwares occasionaly have some small changes for better reception on the selcted network but with 314 this doesnt actualy matter
3. Have a look around for some mods, and see if they are compatible with your current firmware version