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Hi guys. yeah hi to you guys.
this thread are probably only for newbies, and when you're reading at this post,
YES , you're noobs. (i once was)
what purpose im posting this thread?
since there's been couples of, i mean tons of new x10 mini/pro that with no ability to solve their problem with:
bricked devices, downgrade, upgrade, rooting, xrecovery.
not all member can help you guys everytime when kill your device or asking for tutorial how-to thing with posting new thread.
so i decided this post gonna help you solved most of your problem.
ABOUT SECTION
Before wee get started, lt me explain little more details ABOUT:
1. Rooting
2. xRecovery
3. Flashing, Downgrading and Upgrading
4. Troubleshooting
1. Rooting
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What is Rooting? and what are the benefits Rooting my device?
Let me tell you why.
What Is Rooting?
First of all, for the newbies, let me define what rooting is. Getting root or
rooting your phone is the process of modifying the operating system on your
device which will grant you complete control over it.
This means you can overcome limitations that the carriers and manufacturers
put on your phone, extend system functionality, and even upgrade it to a custom flavor of Android.
The name root equally known as Administrator on Windows is called root.
Benefits Of Rooting
Full Control Over Android
1. Back Up The System
2. Save Space On Your Phone
3. Move cache data to SD card
4. Move installed applications to SD card
5. Install Custom ROMs & Themes
6. Run Special Applications:
some of application that needed rooting access
# Super User – allows you to approve or deny root access to any application
# Auto Memory Manager – kills tasks you wouldn’t be able to otherwise
# Move Cache for Root – move cache for browser, market, maps, street view,
and gmail onto SD card
# Startup Manager – Clean up android system from system startup to boost
system power and memory from the get go
# SetCPU for Root Users – Overclocking your rooted device lets you speed up
your phone’s processor when you are using it and lets you slow it down when it
goes into "sleep" mode. It can either be a battery hog or battery saver.
# Root Explorer - working as file manager, where you can manage file not only
on sd card, but also in system files.
# Rom Manager - which allows you to easily flash a custom recovery image
which is what you will need in order to backup and restore your phone.
2.xRecovery
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What is xRecovery? and the benefits of xRecovery?
What is xRecovery?
xRecovery is a custom recovery console proudly made by Zdzihu for Sony
Ericsson Xperia X10, Mini and Mini Pro devices based on the source code of
Cyanogen’s recovery
Benefits Of xRecovery
It lets you easily perform:
1. Manage and Restore Backups.
(good options before flashing or installing custom incase of bricking your device, you can always use xRecovery to restore backuped files)
2. Reboot.
(allow you to reboot)
3. Installing and flashing ROMs, Themes and Applications From Zip Files.
4. Wipe Your Phone, Factory Reset, Wiping Cache, Data, Dalvik Cache and
Battery Stats.
5. Mounting, Unmounting System Files.
(allowed you to to modified files and folder inside system files)
6. Formatting Partitions.
7. Fixing Permissions.
(allowed you to modify, set the right permission for certain files)
3. Flashing, Downgrading & Upgrading
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What is Flashing, Downgrading & Upgrading??? are you retarded?:D
I don't think i have to explain these more details cause eventhough you're noob.
anyway i'll just explain it in simple way.
0. Flashing are the universal word for Downgrading and Upgrading and installing.
(thats the way im using the word for flashing.)
(eg: im going to flash the old firmware/ the latest firmware/the awesome
Sony Blues Theme/ the Froyo ROM.)
1. Downgrading is the proccess where you're reverting your android baseband
and
firmware to the old version.
2. Upgrading is the proccess where you're going to update your baseband and
firmware to the latest version.
3. Both of the proccess above can be perform with Flashtool and Sony Ericsson
Update Service(you can't downgrade using SEUS)
Nujhum Sensei, i got couples of question.
1. What is Flash Tool?
-FlashTool now is something like an all in one Tool for your phone.
It can:
- Flash original Images (Android 1.6 & Android 2.1 Images)
- Root your phone (Only if the phone is on a 2.1 android version)
- Install xRecovery, Busybox
- Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
- Clear dalvik cache
- Optimize (install of JIT v2)
- Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
- Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the Clean (root needed) step)
- Edit /system/build.prop
2. What is Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) ?
-Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS)
It can:
-Update your phone for optimal performance and get the latest enhancements.
-Regardless if you have the latest software, it is a good routine to run Update
Service to improve software stability.
-Also, if you experience problems with your phone this may be solved by a software update.
4. Troubleshooting
i. Bricked Device
ii. Waranty Void
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i. bricked devices
- normally a bricked device happened on the proccess of installing/flasing
custom ROMs and Themes, Down/Upgrading using flashtool and etc.(i only
experienced all those i've stated).
- most problem you'll encountered whith bricked device are, endless loop
reboot, loop reboot and can't load xRecovery and else. :D
- and when it happen.
- "MOM, i killed my phone that daddy bought for me last week. he's going to kill
me". DONT WORRY, THERE'S ALWAYS HAVE SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEMS.
- You can always flash your device using Sony Ericsson Update Service (SUES).
which i've include where to download and how to use it in the 3rd step of
Flashing/Down/Upgrading Tutorial.
ii. waranty void
- the most critical part, at least the most of you guys will think after rooting,
xrecovery, installing custom room now your waraty are void.
- why? because Sony wont like it when we messing up with their device.
- don't worry you can get it back by flashing it using, yes, again using SEUS.
Done with the details.
First of all, the link im gonna post are not mine.
you can thank me (i don't mind if you didn't), but thank the original creator.
ROOTING YOUR ANDROID
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This is the starting point of getting your warranty void.
What you're going to do here is Rooting your phone,
and make your android do something amazing that Superman can't.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #1.
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro Build Number/Firmware
2.0.A.0.504
2.0.2.A.24
2.1.1.A.0.6
Click here How-to-ROOT (it should work 100% with above listed build number)
xRecovery YOUR ANDROID
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The second step after Rooting your android, are having xRecovery install to your android.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #2
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro Build Number/Firmware
2.0.A.0.504
2.0.2.A.24
2.1.1.A.0.6
Click here How-to-xRecovery (but if you're having problem, i've attached xRecovery+busybox that works 101% )
busybox must be installed before proceed with xRecovery installation.
1. download, extract and copy to sdcard.
2. use root explorer, select and move all three busybox, chargemon, xrecovery.tar from sdcard to system>bin (before you paste it, make sure you mount R/W) and paste.
3. now reboot or switch off/on, just right after the white Sony Ericsson logo appeared, hit and combo the back button till xRecovery loaded.
4. you're done.
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FLAShING, DOWN/UPGRADING YOUR ANDROID
(you can use all 3 Methods for bricked device, but since you're NOOB, the 3rd are the best method )
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This is where you're going to flash with different version of baseband and
firmware.
Unbrick a bricked devices.
Some custom ROMs need certain baseband and firmware, and this the how you'll
do it to change baseband and firmware.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #3
1st Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.1.1.A.0.6 & 2.0.2.A.24 revert 2.0.A.0.504
for X10 MINI
for X10 MINI Pro
2nd Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.1.1.A.0.6 & 2.0.A.0.504 revert/upgrade to 2.0.2.A.24
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro
3rd Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.0.A.0.504 & 2.0.2.A.24 upgrade to 2.1.1.A.0.6
Just download Sony Ericsson Update Service from Sony Official site
(you can use this step for bricked device)
download and install Sony Ericsson Update Service, it should be searching for new firmware.
when it's done:
follow and read the instruction very carefully via SEUS or here.
1. ready SEUS update.
2. turn on usb debugging mode: setting>application>development>debugging mode.
3. turn off your device.
4. plug usb cable to pc, unplug mini usb from you x10 mini/pro.
5. SEUS, tick the box saying "i hereby accept the License Agreement", and click start.
6. select your Sony device and proceed with next button.
7. ready your device, press and hold back key and plug in mini usb to your device.
8. when the LED flash to green, SEUS is ready to flash your device for new fw 2.1.1.A.0.6.
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DANGER DRAGON A HEAD!!!
Just for reminder, before you guys flashing a custom rom or theme, make sure you back up you original stock rom with xRecovery. WHY!!?
when you did something wrong in the flashing process, you can always retore it with xRecovery.
just like that~
Credits to:
CLShortFuse for awesome Rooting tool SuperOneClick
Bin4ry providing mini/pro firmware and Flashtool
DaRk_dOg for the Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 install tutorial
zdzihu for xrecovery console and method
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan super work now x rec is working greaaaaaaaaaaaat
many thanks for the info man
best regards
Nice post, im not gonna use it but this is good , all we was noobs some day
jik saw said:
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan super work now x rec is working greaaaaaaaaaaaat
many thanks for the info man
best regards
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you're welcome.
now with xRecovery installed, not only the notification bar, but you can flash your device with a custom rom.
you can try
Cyanogen [email protected]
Cyanogen [email protected] by Owain94
since there are no custom theme (in pretty sure) been develop for 2.1.1.A.0.6 till now.
D4rKn3sSyS said:
Nice post, im not gonna use it but this is good , all we was noobs some day
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man, you're damn right, we was...
still thinking if there still something missing How-to-for-NOOBS thread.
thank you soooo much this is really foolproof and even i managed to do it
x-peria-pro said:
thank you soooo much this is really foolproof and even i managed to do it
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dont forget to thank the original devs...
all thanks to them...
XDA Devs aren't ****ing awesome, they're just OMGWTF!!!
nujhum said:
man, you're damn right, we was...
still thinking if there still something missing How-to-for-NOOBS thread.
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You should add too how to install themes, i know its easy, but i bricked my device once because of that lol XD
D4rKn3sSyS said:
You should add too how to install themes, i know its easy, but i bricked my device once because of that lol XD
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i will think about that later, either to post it or no.
it should be no problem if they read the instructions, and the requirement, and the right base band/firmware for installing themes and custom roms.
well, lets see, if more request to come.
if wouldn't hurt, but
im not sure if it goes well with the dev that own the rom or theme.
hahah.nice post bro.nyway we're from same country.haha
f-24 said:
hahah.nice post bro.nyway we're from same country.haha
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thanks. great this post help you. i see so we're neighbor. im from sabahan...
and welcome to xda community.
please, some help. i have rooted and applied xrecovery via the terminal and all ok. but for some reason i cannot boot into recovery for the love of god. any suggestions please?
huetson2 said:
please, some help. i have rooted and applied xrecovery via the terminal and all ok. but for some reason i cannot boot into recovery for the love of god. any suggestions please?
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try install xRecovery manually using Root Explorer.
download the attached xRecover on first post.
i tried that too and cannot access recovery either - set permissions everything fine just no recovery
huetson2 said:
i tried that too and cannot access recovery either - set permissions everything fine just no recovery
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dont have to change permission.
reboot your device, right after the white sony ericsson appear, hit multiple time the back button.
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
DanielFran said:
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
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yeah too bad, great i did backup my free root explorer.
nujhum said:
dont have to change permission.
reboot your device, right after the white sony ericsson appear, hit multiple time the back button.
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i'm lost then as this doesnt work for me at all, busybox, xrecovery, jit...all installed correctly
huetson2 said:
i'm lost then as this doesnt work for me at all, busybox, xrecovery, jit...all installed correctly
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im not sure. reflash use seus and try everything again. im not really sure what your problem.
DanielFran said:
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
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i got payed root explorer i can atached if u need
guys i just root my X10 mini and i need upgrading android to 2.3...does need to create ROM or just download android 2.3 file install it???i need your respone and a helping hand...thanks
Please use the search function the next time. For your convenience Click Here
And try this custom ROM for starters. It doesn't require you to unlock boot loader and install a custom kernel.
and when you know how to use the search function then I know for sure you can manage to unlock your boot loader and can flash a custom ROM
lol. they will so kill you for this question. It's forbidden to be a noob in these forums.
Here are the steps you must follow in "search" terms:
1. Root (obviously you already did).
2. Unlock bootloader. (google the hell out of it, search these forums. To install a new rom you need to install a new kernel. For a new kernel you need to unlock the bootloader. Search "How to Unlock the bootloader"). You will need your PC.
3. Flash a new Kernel and Install CWM recovery. Generally just flashing the kernel takes care of the CWM installation. (It's some kind of android bios you must install first thing after having unlocked the bootloader. Check "flashtools" and "how to flash a kernel" guides). You'll need your PC.
4. Flash the ROM. It's the easiest part. It's done by hard reseting the phone. check "How to flash a ROM".
gl dude.
There's nothing wrong with being noobish. Everyone is a noob at some point. This is my first Android anything and I knew absolutely nothing before I came here: "Root? Custom rom? ClockworkMod Recovery? What the hell does any of it mean?!"
But there's a fine line between asking noob questions and asking noob questions without doing any research. But hey..at least the OP was polite.
Ticklefish said:
There's nothing wrong with being noobish. Everyone is a noob at some point. This is my first Android anything and I knew absolutely nothing before I came here: "Root? Custom rom? ClockworkMod Recovery? What the hell does any of it mean?!"
But there's a fine line between asking noob questions and asking noob questions without doing any research. But hey..at least the OP was polite.
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the line would be drawn like n00b vs n3wbi3. n00b - as what my sig says and n3wbi3 - doesn't ask unless there's a prob or question that needs to be clarified. i was once a n00b but know where to start and that is hitting the start button.
How does i upgrade my xperia x10 mini to 2.3 android
Dear sir,
i want to upgrade to my xperia x10 mini to android 2.3.
presenently i have 2.1 in my phone.
am already done rooting.
i have total size of my sd card 8g.b. in that i done second partition in EXT2 2g.b.
if i upgrade to 2.3, which memory is using for as internal memory?
plz tell about how i upgrade to 2.3, with step by step and screen shots. plzzzzzzzzz sirr
Well,i think there was a thread on that somewhere dont rember where though anyway,,
First go to the x10 mini pro android devolpment forums and download cwm recovery installer after that its pretty simple for android 2:3 I suggest minicm7 if u go to its post it will tell you all steps and to open cwm u click back button while ur phone opening
sent from my u20i xperia x10 mini pro running mini cm9 3.0.2 on nAa ics 3
THX nAa. VERY MUCH!!!
arey bhai itna chila kyon raha hai.....
aaram se bol na
rajubehappy said:
plz tell about how i upgrade to 2.3, with step by step and screen shots. plzzzzzzzzz sirr
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that would be time consuming to post step by step with screenshots. better do it yourself first and ask the community if you ran into a prob. that way youll learn. and please use the search function. there are lots of guide that you can use you just have to look for it. remember no pain no gain.
Dear sir,
I already done as ur steps but i get many problems.
After unlock bootloader i not get network signal, but i continue ur procedure and done flash and open in CWM clockmode i install Update.zip. and after switch off and on. but its not working. my phone shows in WHITE LETTERS "Sony Ericsson" its not boot and not off.
plz sir give me solution plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
as i see you have a simlock first unlock your sim and then unlock bootloader install kernel and then gingerbread
demoniacs said:
And try this custom ROM for starters. It doesn't require you to unlock boot loader and install a custom kernel.
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Doing your research... Just about every current iteration of GB-Roms for the X10Mini requires a custom kernel, The installation instructions for the ROM you linked to clearly states to unlock the bootloader and install nAa-08 kernel.
If you want to point people to ROMS that run on stock kernel, stick to froyo/CM6.
plz reply me
plz answer my problem
First of all, you lost your network-capability when you unlocked your bootloader, so i hope you made a backup of your orignal firmware. Restore that and then relock the bootloader, your network capability should hopefully come back
You can't run any Gingerbread roms if you're on the X10Mini with a locked bootloader, you'll have to stick with older Froyo (2.2) Roms, just make sure the ROM you choose does not require a custom kernel. The older ones probably have to be installed with Xrecovery too, instead of CWM, use flashtool to get XRecovery onto your phone.
rajubehappy said:
Dear sir,
I already done as ur steps but i get many problems.
After unlock bootloader i not get network signal, but i continue ur procedure and done flash and open in CWM clockmode i install Update.zip. and after switch off and on. but its not working. my phone shows in WHITE LETTERS "Sony Ericsson" its not boot and not off.
plz sir give me solution plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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It isnt SIM lock, it is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE. Try S1Tool what it says.
I have the same problem and I solve like in this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
mightyoutlaw said:
It isnt SIM lock, it is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE. Try S1Tool what it says.
I have the same problem and I solve like in this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
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No need to shout, not every x10 mini or x10mini pro comes with a semc-simlock certificate, if your phone is simlocked by your provider, s1tool gives you simlock-certificate not recognised.
If you unlock the bootloader on such a phone, it is most likely it will disable your radio-capability.
So everytime someone unlocks their bootloader and gets no service anymore, relocking is the only option, and then sim-unlock their phone using Omnius, or (the safest way) with an EMMA/IMEI code from their network-provider.
After that you can unlock the bootloader safely.
problem occured in upgrading
dear sir i already locked my boot loader. but i cant upgrade firmware or flash through sony companion and SEUS. how can i upgrade or restore my firmware. its shown only "Sony Ericsson" in WHITE LETTERS. plz resolve my problem.
its occured any error in flashing? any different kernal is there?
I am on custom ROM right now, phone is rooted though and just unlocked the bootloader a couple days back. I was wondering, if I flashed the nAa-11 kernel, will I still be able to use stock ROM on it until I install some GB ROM? Or do I have to flash the GB ROM right after flashing the nAa-11 kernel for the phone to work?
Just for the record, I like doing one thing at a time then checking if phone is fully stable before moving to the next step... Makes me TOO nervous
The ROM's are all compiled against a particular kernel, so stock rom won't work on the nAa-kernel, and most GB-roms won't work on the stock kernel.
You want to flash the nAa-11 kernel, do a reboot, and press the back-button several times until you get into CWM That's as sure as you can be that everything is stable at that point.
Then you can do the usual steps for installing the ROM, (Wipe data, cache, etc., install from sd-card)
If you forgot to put the ROM on your sd-card you can connect your phone through CWM in the mounts and storage section, mount usb-storage) and then copy the ROM to your phone.
This is my first tutorial for installing Cyanogen Mod 7.2.0 on Live With Walkman WT19i. All credit goes to the developers who made all the following and related tools. I simply put together info from various sources. Admins/moderators are welcome to make any changes.
WARNING: Proceed at your own risk! I am not responsible for bricked phones! You might want to do some more research if you're unsure or don't fully understand anything from below
Requirements: ADB drivers:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6u1zl54w3jnvvax
Fastboot drivers:
win_usb.inf file from http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Android SDK(unlocking bootloader):
http://developer.android.com/sdk/
Flashtool(flashing kernel):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
Zergrush(for rooting):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=784296&stc=1&d=1321435888
Clockworkmod Recovery(flashing ROM):
http://www.mediafire.com/?73xv18tht0e8zt4
WT19i_4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware:
NOTE:Enable "USB DEBUGGING" from Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development
>Enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from Menu -> Settings -> Applications
1) If you're already on official ICS, downgrade to Gingerbread, root Gingerbread and then install other custom ROMs as follows:
2) Flash any Android 2.3.4 firmware (I've tried this method only with the WT19i_4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware though) using Flashtool
->Select Flashmode, Wipe data, Wipe cache
3) Use Zergrush v3 by DoomLord. Works well with 0.58 version
If Superuser app has been installed, rooting is successful.
4) Install ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2(Ported by [email protected])
5) Make a backup in recovery mode. (see below for howto)
6) Install Android SDK Manager
If Google USB Driver is not visible, install Android SDK Tools Rev 20 first, reopen SDK Manager.
Replace android_winusb.inf-file in extras\google\usb_driver folder with the new one on http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
7) Unlock bootloader officially from: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Instructions on that page are pretty clear.
NOTE: Unlocking the bootloader the official way will void your phone's warranty and DRM keys will be lost. You may want to use the testpoint method as mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
8) Download Cyanogenmod 7.2 for WT19i (=coconut version) and place it on your SD card.
9) Ensure that the fastboot drivers are installed.
10) Replace stock kernel : Extract boot.img from the Cyanogenmmod 7.2 ZIP file that you downloaded. Now, in Flashtool, select Flash button > Fastboot mode > Select kernel to Flash > Point it to the boot.img file you extracted. Check log in background window for success.
11) Restart the phone into Recovery. Select Wipe data/factory reset followed by Wipe cache partition followed by Advanced>Wipe Dalvik cache.
Then, install zip from sdcard. Select the coconut 7.2.0. ZIP file you placed here earlier.
Wait for about 5-10 minutes. If you're worried, open Command Prompt, navigate to the fastboot folder and run adb logcat to see what's happening!.
And that's it, you're done!
(If the logging process looks like it's repeating itself for more than 10 minutes, remove battery restart phone, and see if Cyanogenmod now boots up(again, will take ~5 minutes). If it does not still boot(rare case), repeat step 10. Make sure you download the CM ZIP package from your computer)
If you get an 'assert' error (Status 7 error) then, edit the file updater-script in your cm7.2.0 ZIP file\META-INF\com\google\android\. Remove only the first line (ending with a . Now repeat step 10 again.
Extra: To use Google services, you need to flash the gapps.zip similar to the way you did CM 7.2. However, do NOT wipe cache do NOT wipe data or anything! To install, simply boot into recovery, install zip from sd card and choose the gapps ZIP file. Later, Restart phone
How to enter recovery mode on the WT19i:
Turn off phone. Turn it on again. As soon as you see Sony Ericsson logo, keep tapping Volume Down button repeatedly. (Once you are familiar, you'll realize that even 1-2 presses can do the trick)
You do not need to root and install Recovery in the first place, I mean skip steps 3, 4 and 5.
Backup can also be made in the same recovery, which is included with kernel, right before wiping and installing the ROM.
I would just install any Android 2.3.4 firmware, then unlock bootloader, install custom kernel, backup, then wipe, then install.
And if you unlock bootloader officially, then do not forget your phone's warranty will be void and DRM keys lost.
If you succeed with official bootloader unlock, then fastboot drivers are already installed, no need to worry about that
And before ppl go crazy - First boot does take a while, as all the caches need to be recreated.
This tutorial can also work for other custom ROMs aswell, because the process is the same, the only different thing is the kernel and the .zip file.
You do not need to root and install Recovery in the first place, I mean skip steps 3, 4 and 5.
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Right I meant that to install CWM!
I would just install any Android 2.3.4 firmware, then unlock bootloader, install custom kernel, backup, then wipe, then install.
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Right except that I had problems with using Zergrush v2 and v4. That's why I thought I'd mention.
If you succeed with official bootloader unlock, then fastboot drivers are already installed, no need to worry about that
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Yes, but that would entail downloading the android_winusb.inf-file from the mentioned official site, wouldn't it?
And before ppl go crazy - First boot does take a while, as all the caches need to be recreated.
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Oh, but how common is it for a WT19i to take more than 10 minutes at boot? I did this on two other friends' WT19is; both of them took around 3 minutes. (Obviously i did something wrong the first time on my phone)
Anyhow,thanks for the constructive comments!Editing it accordingly!
blackstallion1234 said:
Right I meant that to install CWM!
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You do not need CWM in the first place. You can make the full Nandroid backup AFTER flashing custom kernel and BEFORE wiping and installing the ROM.
blackstallion1234 said:
Right except that I had problems with using Zergrush v2 and v4. That's why I thought I'd mention.
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You don't need root to be honest.
blackstallion1234 said:
Yes, but that would entail downloading the android_winusb.inf-file from the mentioned official site, wouldn't it?
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What's your point? If you unlock the bootloader official way and it succeeds, you do not have to deal with the drivers anymore, as they have been installed properly and they're working
blackstallion1234 said:
Oh, but how common is it for a WT19i to take more than 10 minutes at boot? I did this on two other friends' WT19is; both of them took around 3 minutes. (Obviously i did something wrong the first time on my phone)
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I didn't mention about minutes. Some ppl are not aware of that, so it was just a small note for them.
You do not need CWM in the first place. You can make the full Nandroid backup AFTER flashing custom kernel and BEFORE wiping and installing the ROM.
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Right! The custom kernel would provide a recovery (which isn't present on a stock kernel for our phone), right?
You don't need root to be honest.
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I shall edit the title to something like 'Root and install CM...' where I express the opinion that rooting does have advantages too!
blackstallion1234 said:
Right! The custom kernel would provide a recovery (which isn't present on a stock kernel for our phone), right?
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Custom kernels already include recovery and stuff needed for root.
blackstallion1234 said:
I shall edit the title to something like 'Root and install CM...' where I express the opinion that rooting does have advantages too!
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Rooting is already included in custom ROMs, if not then custom kernel does the job and roots it automatically. You don't need to root it by yourself
didn anyone tried latest nightly
There is a stable rom for LWW listed on the cyanogen mod downloads page. Is it really stable? I'm asking this because when you select 'all' and 'stable' on left panel on that site, there is no stable rom listed for lww! This is very confusing.
hsrbnr said:
There is a stable rom for LWW listed on the cyanogen mod downloads page. Is it really stable? I'm asking this because when you select 'all' and 'stable' on left panel on that site, there is no stable rom listed for lww! This is very confusing.
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Yes the version of CyanogenMod 7.2.0 listed on their site is stable and indeed the one used in this thread for reference. Click coconut in the left hand pane(that's the codename for LWW) and then selecting stable. (Alternately just go to http://get.cm/?device=coconut&type=stable)
I just installed Cyanogenmod today and it's fantastic!
Do i need to unlock my bootloader?
Hi,
I've rooted my phone (Sony Ericssion Live With Walkman-WT19i) and right now running stock ICS ROM from sony (build: 4.1.B.0.431). Even Clockworld Mod is installed. I want to install custom rom from cyanogenmod(or any other custom rom).
My question is : Do i really need to unlock my bootloader,coz as I know rooting may void the warranty but unlocking the bootloader will surely void it.
Please tell me the detailed process of installing custom rom step by step (right after the successful rooting and installing CWM process). I woould be thankful if u include both the process(with and without unlocking bootloader,if any).
Thank You Very Much In Advance.
Could You please mail me the steps even to my persoanl mail id [email protected]
sauravsagar said:
Hi,
I've rooted my phone (Sony Ericssion Live With Walkman-WT19i) and right now running stock ICS ROM from sony (build: 4.1.B.0.431). Even Clockworld Mod is installed. I want to install custom rom from cyanogenmod(or any other custom rom).
My question is : Do i really need to unlock my bootloader,coz as I know rooting may void the warranty but unlocking the bootloader will surely void it.
Please tell me the detailed process of installing custom rom step by step (right after the successful rooting and installing CWM process). I woould be thankful if u include both the process(with and without unlocking bootloader,if any).
Thank You Very Much In Advance.
Could You please mail me the steps even to my persoanl mail id [email protected]
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You can't install CM with locked bootloader it requires different kernel.
Yes you need to, for CM!
sauravsagar said:
I want to install custom rom from cyanogenmod(or any other custom rom).
My question is : Do i really need to unlock my bootloader,coz as I know rooting may void the warranty but unlocking the bootloader will surely void it.
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Yes, most custom ROMs need the bootloader to be unlocked(including CyanogenMod). There are two methods to unlock your bootloader - the test point method and the official method. If you're concerned with your warranty(which may already have been voided), use the Test point method described in the FAQ by Someguyfromhell.
And what ^ said.
Please tell me the detailed process of installing custom rom step by step (right after the successful rooting and installing CWM process). I woould be thankful if u include both the process(with and without unlocking bootloader,if any).
Thank You Very Much In Advance.
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If only people read FAQs on forums...
thanx a million
thanks a million for the tutorial
this thing rocks
i do love this rom
and most nice thing it dose support ad-hoc
wathbiknight said:
thanks a million for the tutorial
this thing rocks
i do love this rom
and most nice thing it dose support ad-hoc
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Glad it worked for you! Not to be a thanks-whore, but it's just a click away if I really helped ya!
Cheers!
Might be a foolish question but I flashed some custom firmware on my Samsung Star (not Android) back in the days and only had the English language available instead of the Dutch I wanted.
If I root and install the ROM will everything also be available in English only or will I still be able to use Dutch. Will I lose something?
Another question: If I upgrade to ICS official by Sony trough Sony Bridge on my Mac and ICS is installed on my phone, will I lose data and the root and ROM?
Thanks in advance
zeromusx said:
If I root and install the ROM will everything also be available in English only or will I still be able to use Dutch. Will I lose something?
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That depends on whether the new ROM you're flashing contains a Dutch language pack. Rooting per se will not modify your data or your language. Also note that flashing can erase your internal memory data.(I have no experience with the Star, however I had a Nokia 3500c. Using the official Nokia app, I upgraded my firmware without any data loss. If you will be using the official Samsung app, you should be safe). That said, make it a point to backup your SMSes, contacts, calendars, notes etc.
Another question: If I upgrade to ICS official by Sony trough Sony Bridge on my Mac and ICS is installed on my phone, will I lose data and the root and ROM?
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Will I lose root? Yes, you will most likely lose existing root permissions if you already are rooted.
Will I lose data? Unlikely, using Sony Bridge.
Will I lose ROM? Of course, that's the reason you're upgrading to ICS in the first place, isn't it?
Have a look at the following resources and any other places you'll stumble across.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253127,
http://www.techcredo.com/android/android-rom-and-rooting-dictionary-all-the-funny-words-explained
Good luck!
Installed Cyanogen Mod 9 in my Live with walkman. So far So good!
rolo143 said:
I just installed Cyanogenmod today and it's fantastic!
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Sir can you show us some screenshots?
thanks again
blackstallion1234 said:
Glad it worked for you! Not to be a thanks-whore, but it's just a click away if I really helped ya!
Cheers!
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my bad
i thought i did click it earlier , but did today
i'll come back for ROM review later
I have no idea what I'm doing so I thought following a step by step guide would help me...but apparently not.
I followed this guide because I wanted this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206625
BUT I used xRecovery from here (also I used this guide to get root access):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682966
I already had the baseband so I didn't do the optional step, but I did download the file after searching the topic for a live link (I wanted all the files I might need before starting so I could focus on the job).
My phone is now in an infinite loop of turning on, saying Sony Ericsson, then shutting down after a minute or so and retrying. I'm not sure what info to provide so I will just list off things I wrote down beforehand:
FIRMWARE: 2.1-UPDATE1
KERNEL: 2.6.29
BUILD: 2.1.1.A.0.6
SI: 1248-0835
I just wanted to let anyone who wants to help know I restored the backup through xRecovery...so it's like I never did anything....but I still really need to get rid of the OS I have and replace it with something clean, preferably what I tried the first time (first link).
next time post questions in X10 mini pro section, This is X10 section.
I dont know much about it but did you unlock your bootloader?
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Please take more care when opening a thread
THeLogiC said:
next time post questions in X10 mini pro section, This is X10 section.
I dont know much about it but did you unlock your bootloader?
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I'm really sorry, I got lost by accident. I'm not used to this sort of forum .
I did not unlock a bootloader, I will go look at it now, thanks so much!
Alunny said:
I'm really sorry, I got lost by accident. I'm not used to this sort of forum .
I did not unlock a bootloader, I will go look at it now, thanks so much!
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You don't need to unlock the bootloader becasue you're trying to install a modified stock-rom from SE, which will run on SonyEricsson's stock kernel with no problem.
I hope you did all the wipes in xRecovery?
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
Go into advanced menu
wipe dalvik-cache
wipe battery stats
Usually a bootloop on a rom that is proven to work is due to left-over junk in the cache or dalvik-cache. You can do these after you've installed the ROM.
Oh okay. I hadn't unlocked the bootloader and I was having trouble keeping my phone off and connected to my puter so thought I had better leave it for a day when I have time to focus on it. That was the part of rooting I was afraid of.
I did the first two cache but not the other two. Will try again in a few minutes and do those!
Same thing. Think I'm going to have to try the bootloader thing.
Alunny said:
Same thing. Think I'm going to have to try the bootloader thing.
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If you want that particular ROM there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
It is more dangerous than just rooting your phone and only needed if you need a custom kernel, which you don't for this ROM.
If you have flashtool (you can get it from here if you don't have it)
Make sure USB-debugging is on on your phone
Start flashtool
Connect your phone to your computer
Root it using the ROOT button in flashtool (the button with the lock on it)
Install xRecovery using the button with the cross on it.
Use the menu to boot into xRecovery
Choose Install zip from sd-card (no need to rename the zip this way)
Choose zip from sd-card (it wil show you the content on your sd-card)
Choose your ROM's zip
Choose yes
After the install is done reboot your phone.
If it won't boot the zip-file you downloaded may be corrupted.
You can get back to your original firmware by using Sony Update Service or PC Companion, so your phone will work again.
hi,
i got a phone that hasnt been tampered with yet and i would like to try cm7 but also be able to go back to the default rom.
first of all, can i still use whatsapp from the google market after doing this?
second, am i looking at a "x10 mini pro" and is it compactible with the software im planning to use:
http://s11.postimg.org/m35z5v8wj/IMG_0245_1.jpg
says u20i - is that first or second generation mini pro? ive read that there are different versions from this phone
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since this is my first "upgrade" to cyangenmod i woud like to ask if this is the "big picture":
1. root device
2. install recovery program
3. install cyangenmod
is this the correct order?
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now on to the already existing documentation,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
this guide lists quite some options on how todo "things", keep in mind the target is: cm7 with the option to easily go back to the stock firmware
as far as i know there are 2 options
1. xrecovery
2. clockworkmod recovery
which one do you prefer or does only one work on my device?
two ways.
A. Old MiniCM7 prob Bpaul and old variants like GingerDXv21
1.root your phone
2.install xrecovery
3.flash your custom rom
B. latests MiniCM7-2.2.2, and it's variants rom like GingerDXv31b,ZenceFil Sony,MiniCMXMP,Semc Debrand Engine(They are really awesome)
1. root your phone
2. unlock your bootloader
3. flash the nAa-14 kernel(it has built in CWM Recovery)
4. flash your AWESOME custom rom
to have MiniCM9 and MiniCM10 and their variants the installation is the same with Procedure "B" but just different kernel from nAa (nobodyAtall)
zenesis said:
to ways.
A. Old MiniCM7 prob Bpaul and old variants like GingerDXv21
1.root your phone
2.install xrecovery
3.flash your custom rom
B. latests MiniCM7-2.2.2, and it's variants rom like GingerDXv31b,ZenceFil Sony,MiniCMXMP,Semc Debrand Engine(They are really awesome)
1. root your phone
2. unlock your bootloader
3. flash the nAa-14 kernel(it has built in CWM Recovery)
4. flash your AWESOME custom rom
to have MiniCM9 and MiniCM10 and their variants the installation is the same with Procedure "B" but just different kernel from nAa (nobodyAtall)
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ah very nice, could you please take a look at the first link i posted to make sure i really got a "x10 mini pro" - im unsure...says nowhere mini or pro on my phone
also going back to a sony rom with the pc companion software is still possible after all this?
androidfan34 said:
ah very nice, could you please take a look at the first link i posted to make sure i really got a "x10 mini pro" - im unsure...says nowhere mini or pro on my phone
also going back to a sony rom with the pc companion software is still possible after all this?
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Xperia x10 mini pro (u20i) a.k.a. "mimmi"
also the Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i /SK17a) has a.k.a. mango has a slight difference in terms of appearance with the x10mp.
next is if else you didn't succeed in flashing things, and you find yourself in a soft brick status you can always flash the nAa-14 kernel again and redo the flashing or go to Pc companion to go back to its stock firmware.
ok, so now that i finally want to start...another question:
is it normal that my sophos antivirus says that the superoneclick.zip is infected?
https://www.virustotal.com/de/file/...6cafe072c6eed47c27e1c3b1b7bc99c367b/analysis/
tried different sources...always the same
says here at the end that its normal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
but i get different malware/virus names even with totalvirusses list from different antivirus products
androidfan34 said:
ok, so now that i finally want to start...another question:
is it normal that my sophos antivirus says that the superoneclick.zip is infected?
https://www.virustotal.com/de/file/...6cafe072c6eed47c27e1c3b1b7bc99c367b/analysis/
tried different sources...always the same
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Yes, because rooting the phone means getting around security-measures, and it is 'suspect' behaviour, that's why your anti-virus may think it is malware.
thx, now ive rooted, unlocked and flashed the nAa kernel.
but now "pressing back" and starting the phone does not put me into any recovery screen. screen just goes black after about 7 seconds showing the nAa screen...what now?
androidfan34 said:
thx, now ive rooted, unlocked and flashed the nAa kernel.
but now "pressing back" and starting the phone does not put me into any recovery screen. screen just goes black after about 7 seconds showing the nAa screen...what now?
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tap the back-button repeatedly, about 2 times per second, to get into recovery, just holding it down on boot doesn't work. You may even start that before the kernel-logo shows.
thx to all your help, it worked
finally cm mini 7
Anyone mind giving me step by step instructions on getting CM7 on a x10 mini pro? (same version as androidfan34's).
I've flashed a Tmobile G1 before but this seems quite different and it's my girl's phone so i don't want to risk bricking it.
EDIT: Should i be following this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950324
EDIT2: Nevermind, just followed the instructions on the CM wiki and am now on CM7.