hey guys,,,,i want to unlock the bootloader,,i have tried the conventional method given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087 ,,i read some readers reverting to 2.1 and then unlocking the bootloader,,i would be very thankful if someone can tell me the steps of unlocking the bootloader by this method,,thanks
1. Flash 2.1
2. root it
3. Keep debugging and unknown sources on and plug in your phone.
4. Run the unlocking tool
5. Flash 2.3 firmware
6. Flash DooMKernel (optional)
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thanks a lot mate,,,,i found some roms here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11038646&postcount=1 ,,is there a particular rom suitable for me or i can flash any of the 2.1 roms?
aR_ChRiS said:
1. Flash 2.1
2. root it
3. Keep debugging and unknown sources on and plug in your phone.
4. Run the unlocking tool
5. Flash 2.3 firmware
6. Flash DooMKernel (optional)
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azuzu has a better method...i try it and it works fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421
i hope i get the right thread ^^
greez
I have followed the 2.1 technique. And it was successful. I flashed global generic 2.1 fw. here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
And once you unlock bootloader flash a pre rooted 2.3 rom and with .71 baseband. After that you can flash doomlord kernel.
hey ,guys,,i am now on 2.1 now how should i root it,,,azuzu s method is for 2.3 roms...
hey ynkamat,,,do i need to root after flashing 2.1 or just start the bootloader unlock file striaghtaway
hey guys,,i am now on 2.1 rooted firmware,,,even now when i am using the unlocking tool ,it is not unlocking it,it says bootools \adb.exe is not rcognized ,,help
aR_ChRiS said:
1. Flash 2.1
2. root it
3. Keep debugging and unknown sources on and plug in your phone.
4. Run the unlocking tool
5. Flash 2.3 firmware
6. Flash DooMKernel (optional)
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dude,,,the unlocking tool is not working,,,it says boottools\adb.exe is not recognised as an operable program or batch file,,,help
ynkamat said:
I have followed the 2.1 technique. And it was successful. I flashed global generic 2.1 fw. here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
And once you unlock bootloader flash a pre rooted 2.3 rom and with .71 baseband. After that you can flash doomlord kernel.
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hey dude,,,can u tell me the exact 2.1 rom u flashed from the list given in your link?
Hey sorry for keeping you waiting. just saw your posts. Dont spam or else you feel feel the heat of moderators. You need to root the phone first and also install xrecovery then you can unlock the bootloader.
For rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10881307&postcount=5
Any further queries are welcome,
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Hey sorry for keeping you waiting. just saw your posts. Dont spam or else you feel feel the heat of moderators. You need to root the phone first and also install xrecovery then you can unlock the bootloader.
For rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10881307&postcount=5
Any further queries are welcome,
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thanks for the advice mate,,,can you tell me the exact rom u used from the list?
I can just see X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch rom in my firmware folder. But any 2.1 generic would do. I wonder why you have issues. I had x10i and you are having x10a. So i hope you flashed x10a rom. Next thing have you enabled USB debugging. Sometimes the antivirus creates problems with adb. So try stopping ur antivirus or else use a different pc.
I hope you are using this tool for unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256430
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I can just see X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch rom in my firmware folder. But any 2.1 generic would do. I wonder why you have issues. I had x10i and you are having x10a. So i hope you flashed x10a rom. Next thing have you enabled USB debugging. Sometimes the antivirus creates problems with adb. So try stopping ur antivirus or else use a different pc.
I hope you are using this tool for unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256430
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oook...i was not using this tool,,,,i will do that,,hope it works for me,,
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I can just see X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch rom in my firmware folder. But any 2.1 generic would do. I wonder why you have issues. I had x10i and you are having x10a. So i hope you flashed x10a rom. Next thing have you enabled USB debugging. Sometimes the antivirus creates problems with adb. So try stopping ur antivirus or else use a different pc.
I hope you are using this tool for unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256430
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dude,,i used the tool u said to use,,and it was completed successfully,,now how should i proceed further?(just to be on safer side)
OK Congrats. I dont know whether you have flashed a custom kernel after unlocking. (if u see sony ericsson at booting, it means u haven't, but that dosent mean you have a locked bootloader). Now restore/flash a pre rooted ginger bread rom via xrecovery. Then you can flash any Roms here. There are hell lot of updates coming here in android development section.
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hey dude,,,can u tell me the exact 2.1 rom u flashed from the list given in your link?
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Any firmware would do the job.
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OK Congrats. I dont know whether you have flashed a custom kernel after unlocking. (if u see sony ericsson at booting, it means u haven't, but that dosent mean you have a locked bootloader). Now restore/flash a pre rooted ginger bread rom via xrecovery. Then you can flash any Roms here. There are hell lot of updates coming here in android development section.
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thanks to you dude,,,i unlocked the bootloader,,but after i flashed a pre rooted rom and then flashed vo4b overclocked doomkernel,,,,i got a problem,,,,it just pauses at the new boot logo and the phone doesnt reboot,,,wat should i do?
Did you flash the .71 baseband after you flashed Gingerbread firmware, otherwise you will get an error stating no sim and no imei no. Dont go for overclocking at this stage. Start from normal versions, let your phone be stable then you can go for overclocking.
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Did you flash the .71 baseband after you flashed Gingerbread firmware, otherwise you will get an error stating no sim and no imei no. Dont go for overclocking at this stage. Start from normal versions, let your phone be stable then you can go for overclocking.
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naa,,i didnt do that,,,should i repair my phone using sony ericcson pc companion?
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HI evryone,
I am just a beginner using android for few months... My device is Xperia X10 Mini pro U20i..
I tried to upgrade to MIniCM9 3.0.1 from CM7 (CM7 was working wel, i just wanted to upgrade)..
I downloaded MiniCM9-3.0.1 [5/5/12]ICS 4.0.4/CM9 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636501
I wiped cache, user data and dalvik cache n tried to install CM9 rom.. It installed successfully, but I received a warning message. 'Should have kernel flashed to atleast ics-nAa 01' like dat...
But when i rebooted, it didnt go beyond d Sony Ericsson logo.. I went back to stock 2.1 using SEUS..
Then I rooted mobile using SuperOneClick 1.6.5 n rooted successfully. But wen i flashed the kernel 'U20_nAa-ics_01_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-01.ftf' or 'U20_nAa-ics_01_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-02.ftf' from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636504, it couldnt flash.. I get an error ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"..
I tried flashing with flashtool 0.2.9.1 and with flashtool 0.7.1.0 but i couldnt get it done..
Can anyone help me with dis? Why do i receive dat error message? How can I upgrade to CM9??
While upgrading to CM7, I never flashed my device. I just rooted it, installed xrecovery n cleared factory data, disk cache, dalvik cache n installed d rom... So, is there any similar way to install CM9 also without using flashtool?
Thanks..
You need a custom kernel for MiniCM9, and the reason you can not flash this kernel is because your bootloader is locked. In the kernel thread there is a link to the tutorial on unlocking your bootloader, but please be careful, it doesn't work for everyone
Thanks for dat...
Is there a way we can install CM9 on U20i without unlocking bootloader?
Also, plz tell, does SEUS work after unlocking bootloader?
No you can't install MiniCM9 on anything other than the nAa-ICS kernel, and for that you need an unlocked bootloader
Yes, seus or pc companion will still work with an unlocked bootloader. the worst that can happen when unlocking the bootloader is that you will lose the ability to use your phone as a phone (disabled radio-capabilities). Check if it still works before flashing a kernel and custom rom, if it doesn't relock the bootloader and stay on stock kernel.
How to relock Bootloader? Link for U20i Stock Kernel..
Oh. Thanks a lot..
How to relock bootloader? I saw in a forum somewhere that there s no way to relock bootloader..
Also I tried to download the stock kernel for U20i from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225... They have given the link for downloading the stock kernel as http://db.tt/ukt80PBn
But the link doesnt work. I have searched many times but could neither open it nor find alternative link.. Can u plz tell any alternative link for it?
Thanks so much for ur responses..
First of all, you can relock your bootloader using S1Tool (by pressing the restore button), but if it is succesfully unlocked there is no need to relock it at all, unless you need to take it back to the shop for repairs under warranty.
(I can't remember where i got the latest version of S1tool from, i'll search for it later if you need it)
as far as the stock kernel is concerned, just do a repair with pc companion or maybe seus, i usually use pc companion. it won't relock your bootloader but will install a fresh stock kernel and rom. After that you can root, install recovery or cwm whatever you used and restore the backup you hopefully made of your MiniCM7 rom.
Mind you: At this moment Minicm9 is not an upgrade yet in the sense that it will make your phone work better or easier, it's still very early in development and not that easy to get working well, if you need your phone on a day-to-day basis, stick with MiniCM7 for now.
Thanks a lot for that info..
I hav no complaints wid CM7. I just wanted to upgrade to ICS since it is out there.
I'll try unlocking bootloader n cm9. I'll go back to cm7 if it doesnt work or if it isnt suited for day-to-day operations..
Thanks so mch for ur help.. I ve understood a lot.. Thanx again.. :-D
If u find d link for S1tool, kindly post it..
Sent from my U20i using XDA
S1Tool with Restore button
Good luck, i hope everything works fine for you
I unlocked d bootloader, flashed n installed d MiniCM9 rom...
It works fine.. ICS is awesome..
Thank u 4 all ur help
Happy days then Have fun...
x10 mini pro 2.1 to Gingerbread (MiniCM7)
sjoedanny said:
I unlocked d bootloader, flashed n installed d MiniCM9 rom...
It works fine.. ICS is awesome..
Thank u 4 all ur help
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hi
I was checking xda forum for upgrading my x10 mini pro to gingerbread version and I am really confused with the whole process. At present I rooted my phone with superone click and confused with next steps. do i need to unlock bootloader ? do i need to flash with Naa kernel ? Some guides instructing to install minicm7 without unlock bootloader and kernel flash.which correct or good ? I dont know what to do and I dont want to brick my phone too. Please help me and thank you very much for ur time
shane64 said:
hi
I was checking xda forum for upgrading my x10 mini pro to gingerbread version and I am really confused with the whole process. At present I rooted my phone with superone click and confused with next steps. do i need to unlock bootloader ? do i need to flash with Naa kernel ? Some guides instructing to install minicm7 without unlock bootloader and kernel flash.which correct or good ? I dont know what to do and I dont want to brick my phone too. Please help me and thank you very much for ur time
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If you want to run MiniCM7, by nAa, you need to unlock your bootloader and flash the nAa GB kernel (currently at version 13).
If you want to run MiniCM7Pro, you can run it without a custom kernel and without unlocking your bootloader.
They are two different ROMS with almost the same name, i can understand why that can be a bit confusing
MiniCM7Pro
Thank you very much SmG67, for your fast and valuable reply. Am a newbie here and I am trying to learn the things.Your information is really cleared my fear about bricking. I have few doubts to share with you sir,
What is the main difference between minicm7 and minicm7pro ?
If I opt minicm7pro now, then Can I upgrade or install minicm9 later ?
Minicm7pro by Bpaul is not giving any instruction for how to install it. So where can I get the instructions
SmG67 said:
If you want to run MiniCM7, by nAa, you need to unlock your bootloader and flash the nAa GB kernel (currently at version 13).
If you want to run MiniCM7Pro, you can run it without a custom kernel and without unlocking your bootloader.
They are two different ROMS with almost the same name, i can understand why that can be a bit confusing
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shane64 said:
Thank you very much SmG67, for your fast and valuable reply. Am a newbie here and I am trying to learn the things.Your information is really cleared my fear about bricking. I have few doubts to share with you sir,
What is the main difference between minicm7 and minicm7pro ?
If I opt minicm7pro now, then Can I upgrade or install minicm9 later ?
Minicm7pro by Bpaul is giving any instruction for how to install it. So where can I get the instructions
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Minicm7Pro was a port to the x10mini-pro from early MiniCM7 for the x10-mini, but it got updated to the latest Gingerbread, while still working with the stock kernel, minicm7 was released later and moved to the nAa-custom kernel, which gave it some performance benefits.
If you can unlock your bootloader, you can flash any kernel and rom you like that is available for your phone, but MiniCM7Pro or ArcMini Nxt (which runs on just about any kernel) are good places to start anyway.
for installing MiniCM7Pro you need:
2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware with *4015 baseband (check Settings - About Phone, the baseband should end in 4015)
Rooted phone
ClockWorkMod Recovery
Copy the MiniCM7Pro zip to your sd-card
Boot into CWM (press back-button on the kernel-logo)
Do a backup
Install the ROM
Wipe factory-data/reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache (in CWM advanced)
Wipe Batttery Stats (in CWM advanced)
Reboot and enjoy
MiniCM7Pro
Thank you very much, and I am now looking into how to install it on my device.Because minicm7pro thread is not giving any step by step instruction to install it. I am really appreciating your help. Good day
@ SmG67
Thank you very much for your advice's and I upgraded my x10 mini pro to android 2.3.7 ( cm7 pro) . I really appreciating your help on this regard. I was out of station for a while,and that's the reason for this late reply.My phone is working without any problem except wifi hotspot, It will show turning on and continue that status without actually turning it on when I am trying to enable it.Although its not a big headache or function for me.so its okay.Once agin thanks.Good day
MiniCM 7 pro to ICS
@ SmG67
hi... My x10 mini pro running on Minicm7 pro by paul and stock kernel.I installed it according to your advice and I appreciating your helping words. Now I would like to move to ICS rom and nAa kernel. I have few doubts regarding installation.
1. Do I need to go back to old 2.1 factory ROM before flashing ics and ics nAa kernel ?
2. If yes, How can I install old SE rom ?
3. Can I install MiniCm9 over JB nAa kernel ? because it will reduce my job when am moving to ics to JB rom
Thx
shane64 said:
@ SmG67
Thank you very much for your advice's and I upgraded my x10 mini pro to android 2.3.7 ( cm7 pro) . I really appreciating your help on this regard. I was out of station for a while,and that's the reason for this late reply.My phone is working without any problem except wifi hotspot, It will show turning on and continue that status without actually turning it on when I am trying to enable it.Although its not a big headache or function for me.so its okay.Once agin thanks.Good day
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shane64 said:
@ SmG67
hi... My x10 mini pro running on Minicm7 pro by paul and stock kernel.I installed it according to your advice and I appreciating your helping words. Now I would like to move to ICS rom and nAa kernel. I have few doubts regarding installation.
1. Do I need to go back to old 2.1 factory ROM before flashing ics and ics nAa kernel ?
2. If yes, How can I install old SE rom ?
3. Can I install MiniCm9 over JB nAa kernel ? because it will reduce my job when am moving to ics to JB rom
Thx
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1. No
2. 1 was a no, so no need for that
3. No, it won't work.
For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
Thank you SmG67....I checked my device with s1tool and found " SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE " then forwarded to flash tool. But I faced an issue and my flashing halted. When I am connecting my phone it will detect and showing INFO : For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode ....then going to charging mode....Dont know whats the reason ? :crying:
For your info : I installed all x10,x8,x10 mini pro ADB drivers, fastboot drivers, Flashmode drivers etc. USB debugging is ON, unknown sources is enable......my flashtool version was 0.6.8.0 .
SmG67 said:
1. No
2. 1 was a no, so no need for that
3. No, it won't work.
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shane64 said:
Thank you SmG67....I checked my device with s1tool and found " SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE " then forwarded to flash tool. But I faced an issue and my flashing halted. When I am connecting my phone it will detect and showing INFO : For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode ....then going to charging mode....Dont know whats the reason ? :crying:
For your info : I installed all x10,x8,x10 mini pro ADB drivers, fastboot drivers, Flashmode drivers etc. USB debugging is ON, unknown sources is enable......my flashtool version was 0.6.8.0 .
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Our phone is 2010 device so don't worry about the mtp mode thingy
Your lfashing halted because you didn't unlock your bootloader yet.
Connect your phone to flashtool
Choose Únlock bootloader' in the plugins menu
Follow Instructions
Flash the kernel
You should be fine
I have SE stock rom 2.1 update 1 with stock kernel on my x10i mini. I have rooted my device and I want to know if I can enable multitouch on my phone. Please someone help me .
Thanks in advance...
I didnt try only kernel,but I try custom MINICM7-2.2.0 based on GB 2.3.7 and it is like new phone reBORN, fast&stable.
Sort off, yes
Check this
For stock kernel
The links are dead.. Downloading of x8gesture.ko not working.
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Sort off, yes
Check this
For stock kernel
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downloading not working of x8gesture.ko
In that case, there are a few froyo-based roms (srom-froyo, froyobread) that include this particular module, don't know if those links are still working, try to search the x10mini development forum to find them
SmG67 said:
In that case, there are a few froyo-based roms (srom-froyo, froyobread) that include this particular module, don't know if those links are still working, try to search the x10mini development forum to find them
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Do they require unlocking of bootloader .Actually I am afraid of this purpose.Is there any GB rom that can be flashed without unlocking bootloader on stock kernel 2.6.29 Thanks for Help.
You only need to unlock your bootloader if you need a custom kernel.
All the froyo roms run on the stock kernel, so they can be installed without unlocking the bootloader.
GB roms all run on a custom kernel (on the x10Mini), so you need to unlock the bootloader for that.
If you get S1Tool and post the output, i could probably provide you with some guidance on the safety of unlocking
SmG67 said:
You only need to unlock your bootloader if you need a custom kernel.
All the froyo roms run on the stock kernel, so they can be installed without unlocking the bootloader.
GB roms all run on a custom kernel (on the x10Mini), so you need to unlock the bootloader for that.
If you get S1Tool and post the output, i could probably provide you with some guidance on the safety of unlocking
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Yeah !! in the output It shows SEMC something with capital R . Actually date is 10w29. Flashtool is big file and I have a slow connection... Smthng else for unlocking bootloader
it should say semc-simlock certificate, and 10w29 is ok too. you can get the manual scripts for unlocking the bootloader in a slightly smaller package, but the point about unlocking the bootloader is to install a custom kernel... you will need flashtool for that... lol.
I would say, try one of the froyo roms if they're still available, i'm pretty sure froyobread with the hotfix can be downloaded and they can be installed on the stock kernel. but then, those are big downloads too on a slow connection
SmG67 said:
it should say semc-simlock certificate, and 10w29 is ok too. you can get the manual scripts for unlocking the bootloader in a slightly smaller package, but the point about unlocking the bootloader is to install a custom kernel... you will need flashtool for that... lol.
I would say, try one of the froyo roms if they're still available, i'm pretty sure froyobread with the hotfix can be downloaded and they can be installed on the stock kernel. but then, those are big downloads too on a slow connection
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Ok I am starting... Given 30 minutes to my wintage phone,
Thanks for paying attantion..
yupp its done ..XDA rocks B-)
You're welcome
Array. I've unlocked the bootloader and I have xrecovery on my phone. I also have put GB miniCM rom as update.zip on SD card
Now the problem is on GB thread it said that I should have naA kernel on my phone and on naA kernel thread it said that I should have GB custom rom. I have only unlocked the bootloader and still on stock rom and stock kernel.,
once again its ur turn to sort me out of this problem...
:-D
First you flash the nAa kernel using flashtool
Then flash the rom through cwm
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Bro I have gone one step ahead and have installed cloclwordmod .. now I am flashing the naA kernel... But what after flashing the kernel if I start my phone do I have to first enter in CWM and flash new minicm7 rom or I can use this kernel on my stock rom 2.1
Go into CWM and install MiniCM, stock will not boot on the nAa kernel.
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Go into CWM and install MiniCM, stock will not boot on the nAa kernel.
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Done ;-)
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
It can't be rooted as it is now.
Either unlock the bootloader and install a pre-rooted kernel, or downgrade to GB and root it following THIS tutorial.
Also, if you read it already, I don't really understand why you are still asking how to do it
sergiopa said:
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
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ICS Firmware is impossible to root directly so far , you need to downgrade your phone to an older GB firmware if don't want to unlock bootloader here's the tutorial it's working 100%
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
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Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
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It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
pator5 said:
It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
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It's not bad if you try to install custom kernel with locked bootloader. The installation won't succeed as custom kernel has no official signature, so the installation won't be done.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
hit thanks if i helped you!!!
I used the dwn gradng process,,,nw rooted.
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i advice yhu Unlock BL first using Test Point Method den install Custom Pre-Rooted Kernel or get a good Pre-Rooted ROM!!!
Test Point Method:- http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
i used dat for my mini pro.....
Both methods are interesting......
Anyway, thank you very much guys, really.
Will try any of them soon.
Hi again Guys,
I need an info here.
I´ll downgrade the mini pro to GB and root.
After that, should i flash the ICS via flashtool or can i update it from SUS/Pc Companion or OTA?
In which case from SUS/PCCompanion or OTA i will loose the root?
Or i should ignore it and update via Flashtool?
I did not understand that part of the guide(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514)
try to make in a few words(correct me if i´m wrong):
Download GB firmware and flash using flashtool
Root via Doomlord
The part III(preparation to root 4.0.4) ok.
After this, this is my doubt. Should i Flash ICS from flashtool or update it by SUS/PCCompanion/OTA ?
Flash GB.
Root it.
Run push_local.prop.cmd
Upgrade to ICS:
a) Using Flashtool -> Make sure you don't Wipe data. uncheck that box.
b) Using PC Companion / SUS -> Make sure you choose not to wipe data, too.
Run the other file which name I don't remember
That's all
ICS is not available via OTA.
Doesn't matter how you update, as long as you do the 01-....cmd file before updating.
If you use Flashtool, make sure to uncheck Wipe Data option.
hi, recently i have installed some MIUI rom on my neo v, and was working perfect. but i wanted to go back to the stock roms, but i had a problem, and it was that it would take about 2 hours for every percent (using flashtool) !!! so i tried changing kernels, and the problem presisted, until i dont know how, i removed the kernel, and i couldn't install one again cuz it said that for doing so, i need to root my phone.
so basically, i have a phone without kernel and rom! can anyone help me fix it?
You don't need to root your phone to flash kernels. Flash kernels using fastboot. Do you have a nandroid backup?
Flash a stock ftf, sounds like you might have relocked your bootloader
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Abhilesh7 said:
You don't need to root your phone to flash kernels. Flash kernels using fastboot. Do you have a nandroid backup?
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i know, but my when i want to change it with flashtool, it says you should have your phone rooted. and no, but i have a backup made by "Tool Box" and i dont know how to restore it! can you help me with that?
mpiekp said:
Flash a stock ftf, sounds like you might have relocked your bootloader
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well im only trying to flash a stock ftf, but im having the problem i said before!
and i have tried to do it in locked and unlocked bootloader, but there was no difference!
how many pc programs are there that can flash a rom?
is there any that can flash MIUI or CM roms (i mean zip ones)?
Flashtool for flash firmware like FTF file or flash kernel.
Fastboot for flash kernel only.
CWM for flash ROM through SD Card.
If u want revert back to stock.u will need FTF file and the right one flashtool...tick no verification final.
Sorry for my English
Abhilesh7 said:
You don't need to root your phone to flash kernels.
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Message about root, when flashing kernel, refer to locked/unlocked BL.
root=unlocked BL
SIMMORSAL said:
well im only trying to flash a stock ftf, but im having the problem i said before!
and i have tried to do it in locked and unlocked bootloader, but there was no difference!
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Do this!
1. Flash any CM kernel from fastboot
2. flash cm9/10 from recovery after rebooting try to flash stock using flashtool! It should work!
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megatpanji said:
If u want revert back to stock.u will need FTF file and the right one flashtool...tick no verification final.
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well as i said, i wanted to flash a FTF rom with Flashtool, but it would take too long, and i was afraid that my battery charge drains, so i stopped it.
Madfysh said:
Message about root, when flashing kernel, refer to locked/unlocked BL.
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Dev Jaskirat said:
1. Flash any CM kernel from fastboot
2. flash cm9/10 from recovery after rebooting try to flash stock using flashtool! It should work!
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well i tried to change the kernel with fastboot too, but again it gave me "Root error".
so i want to unlock BL again, but i dont know how without "flashtool unlock bootloader" plugin! what are other ways to do that?
btw, thx for quick response!
SIMMORSAL said:
well i tried to change the kernel with fastboot too, but again it gave me "Root error".
so i want to unlock BL again, but i dont know how without "flashtool unlock bootloader" plugin! what are other ways to do that?
btw, thx for quick response!
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You can use S1 tool! Or the official method is always there! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1303960
Always glad to help people!
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So how u unlock your BL before?weird...
i m using unofficial way,the Test Point Method,S1tool.
on the other way official method,search from sony sites...
I'll attempt helping
Let's start with flashing a Stock ftf. U have one already. Use flashtool and do all as instructed. Untick Final Verification. Even if it is 2 hours per percent, just let it run. Perhaps your PC is slow.
And don't worry about battery running out. Did you know that when using recovery, if you remove the battery while the phone is still plugged into the computer, it won't turn off? It should be the same when using flashtool. Don't worry about battery
Once done, boot up your phone to check everything is done. If this worked, PM me, and I'll guide you through a MIUI flash.
You're welcome
1 more thing. Redownload the ftf. Maybe it is buggy.
Hey bro.
Is it fixed? Please let us know
sorry for being late to response!
good news, i fixed it! I dont know why i didn't try it sooner, but i tried flashing it with another pc, and it worked!
now i want some good roms for it,preferably based on JB. what are the bests out there?
BTW, Jass, your theory about "infinite battery while connected to pc" didn't turned out to be true, and it made me buy a direct charger! so please do not do this at home, school or...
when flashing ftf roms check in log to see if it gets stuck in this message [Ending Flash Session] (cuz it wont continue flash anymore)
if yes
plug out the usb
restarst your computer
try different usb ports
SIMMORSAL said:
sorry for being late to response!
good news, i fixed it! I dont know why i didn't try it sooner, but i tried flashing it with another pc, and it worked!
now i want some good roms for it,preferably based on JB. what are the bests out there?
BTW, Jass, your theory about "infinite battery while connected to pc" didn't turned out to be true, and it made me buy a direct charger! so please do not do this at home, school or...
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perhaps it was different for you. My apologies
Hi All,
i have just rooted my SK17i. i was on ICS and now i have downgraded to GB 2.3.4. i am looking to update the phone to a custom ICS rom.
i have gone through the tutorials available, but being a noob it was a bit tough for me to understand all the technical details.
please help me and suggest. thanks in advance.
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
thanks
sandy7 said:
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
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Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
sjstays said:
thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
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I suggest u SEUS..
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I suggest u SEUS..
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many thanks, will keep you posted once done...
hi all,
i tried the methods mentioned in the links pos9ted earlier to upgrade the phone to ICS first using SEUS and hen root it. unfortunately it did not work out. i can confirm that the steps mentioned were done correctly. what i have done is have downgraded to Gb and then rooted it. Post that i have installed a custom rom. is there any way i can install a custom rom for ICS now?
AW: How to install ICS based rom on a rooted Mini pro
for most custom roms you need to unlock your bootloader, or look if the rom you like to have is for locked bootloader too. for some roms you need to flash different kernel first. i would suggest you to flash a prerooted kernel with built in recovery. then you can install new rom via that recovery.
For installing custom roms like cm etc you need to unlock bootloader, if you don't want to do that go here and find a rom that does not need bootloader unlock. if you didn't unlock bl, download xparts and install cwm.
for unlocking, go here
then go here find a custom rom, copy zip to sd card, extract boot.img to pc, flash boot.img in fastboot mode of flashtool or fastboot, boot device, enter cwm and flash zip from sd.
thank mihann for the excellent guide.
hope it helped
THIS is a collection of roms + kernels + guides + scripts. You may need it
sjstays said:
Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
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you got it wrong.., you can root your phone even if you're in ICS..,
do you have a Locked or unlocked Bootloader..,???