hello!
im trying to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333234 i have stock kernel, the rom needs to flash it, i downloaded the modules, but i dont know how to flash, the others things i know how to do it.
can someone help what to do to flash kernel and install this rom?
You install the ROM, Hotfixes and Modules using CWM. Do you have that?
yes, i have everything! the only problem is with the module flashing, the rom and hotfix i have no problem!
ok, everything is with cmw, i thought flashing is with flashtool! thanks!
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Need a Stock kernel(u20a) sony ericsson xperia x10 mini pro
Alexander Luna said:
Need a Stock kernel(u20a) sony ericsson xperia x10 mini pro
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Im pretty sure the kernel for the u20a is the same as the u20i, correct me if im wrong, but here is the default kernel ive got.
http://www.multiupload.com/UKWIV0GSTS
Just for my comprehension, as i am quite new to Android/Androiddevelopment: Is the stock kernel the one you have installed by default, when you buy a device? What's the benefits/what does one need a stock kernel? Is it because some roms state that an installation only works with the preinstalled kernel?
Thanks in advance,
aya.
Well I take it your already on a stock kernal, stock kernal is the one that came with your phone. What your reading is custom kernel, you need to unlock your bootloader first before you cam install a custom kernel. As your new to this I wouldn't use a custom kernel yet. Have you rooted your phone? Have installed any custom roms? You can still install a custom rom with a stock kernel, all the info is on the dev forum.
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Ew. So this bootloader-thingy was the one where it's highly important to read and follow the instructions plus knowing what i'm doint for not bricking my device, right?
Yes, currently i'm on a MiniCM7 Pro V16. Currently i'm reading around, searching for the reason why i can't install a version 17-19, as it says "Can't open archive. Installation aborted (bad)", when i boot into recovery and try to install a .zip with version 17+.
Version 16 works fine. I also checked on my pc if the archive is maybe corrupt, but i can extract it without errors. Also redownloading didn't help.
Some guy wrote that this error can be because i still have a stock kernel. Another one wrote that it's probably because of the Clockwork Mod Recovery V3.x, as the higher MiniCM7 Pro versions require v4.x.
But the installation instruction says one should clear the caches and install the ROM to get the recovery 4.x installed. But i can't even start the installation, as it says "Installation aborted (bad)" when i try to run it.
So my guess was that this is maybe due to the fact that i'm still using a custom kernel, but i'm not sure. And i don't want to break my device
I guess you can try to install CMW recovery again since I've been always on stock kernel and updated every version of MiniCM7 easily, even the new versions with the new recovery. the roms don't necessarily need a custom kernel, there are versions for the stock one.
in the thread for MiniCM7 you find the instructions to upgrade the CMW, if you need, it's easy but read everything carefully.
allyouracid said:
Ew. So this bootloader-thingy was the one where it's highly important to read and follow the instructions plus knowing what i'm doint for not bricking my device, right?
Yes, currently i'm on a MiniCM7 Pro V16. Currently i'm reading around, searching for the reason why i can't install a version 17-19, as it says "Can't open archive. Installation aborted (bad)", when i boot into recovery and try to install a .zip with version 17+.
Version 16 works fine. I also checked on my pc if the archive is maybe corrupt, but i can extract it without errors. Also redownloading didn't help.
Some guy wrote that this error can be because i still have a stock kernel. Another one wrote that it's probably because of the Clockwork Mod Recovery V3.x, as the higher MiniCM7 Pro versions require v4.x.
But the installation instruction says one should clear the caches and install the ROM to get the recovery 4.x installed. But i can't even start the installation, as it says "Installation aborted (bad)" when i try to run it.
So my guess was that this is maybe due to the fact that i'm still using a custom kernel, but i'm not sure. And i don't want to break my device
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Right so you have the basics of modding so may be its time to unlock your bootloader?
I've bricked my phone so many diffrent ways but I can always unbrick my phone through seus and pc companion.
Now I havnt tried installing v19 with out a custom kernel so not to sure if that's your problem but paul did say that it might be due to not using a custom kernel.
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I have a bootloader unlocker and a custom kernel, but i need to back to the stock kernel and stock rom... But i solve the problem now! Thanks for your answers...
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Hello all. I decided to install Hybrom on my Xperia mini pro (sk17i) but i'm little confused at the moment and don't know what to do. I have installed CM 7.2.0 rom with FreeXperia kernel. If i want to install the Hybrom, i just need to flash stock firmware via flashtool, install Clockwork once again, then install some custom kernel like Rage and then install the rom? Or do something else? And do i need to relock the bootloader to flash stock firmware?
Install stock firmware, install kernel, install ROM. That's all. No relock needed. Custom kernel already includes Recovery so it is not needed.
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And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
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And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
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Flashing stock firmware - if you choose it in Flashtool, then yes.
Custom - no, you have to do it yourself before installing the ROM.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
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Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
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Stock firmwares in .ftf file already include ROM and kernel both.
Most custom ROMs have their own custom kernel that you need to install yourself. Sometimes it is written in the topic as separate download link, sometimes it is included inside the .zip file, then you need to extract it and flash via fastboot. Check my tutorial, if you need help with it.
Baseband will depend on the custom ROM.
Phone info:
WT19i || rooted || unlocked bootloader || cwm
android 2.3.4
stock rom
x kernel
build 4.0.2.A.0.58
downloaded latest nightly CM from here: http://www.get.cm/?device=coconut&type=nightly
confused which kernel to download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24553704&postcount=75
I'm a bit confused. Can you please help me?
Please correct me if this is wrong...
Steps I'm about to take:
Flash rage kernel -> then flash cm7. (or do i need to reflash stock kernel first?)
Questions:
- Can I flash kernel and rom from CWM?
- Will I lose my root/cwm when I do the steps?
- If I accidentally flash a kernel that is incompatible with the rom what would happen?
- Any list of kernels that works well with CM7?
Thanks for helpers.
Help. I'm having a hard time installing rage kernel 2.9 for FXP, after I flash it. It won't boot and it won't enter recovery mode. Because of that, I can't install the cm7.2 rom. For now I went back to X kernel. x______X Help please?
Or do I install the rom first before the kernel? Help pleaseee...
Edit: Nvm, fixed it. Found the solution on the original Rage kernel thread
- "If you used KRsH Kernel or X kernel before you need to restore /system/lib/modules/ with stock files. Or just simply flash this: signed-mango_stock_modules.zip (2.3.4) or this ics_wifi_modules-signed.zip (4.0.4) via recovery."
nethoinkz said:
Phone info:
WT19i || rooted || unlocked bootloader || cwm
android 2.3.4
stock rom
x kernel
build 4.0.2.A.0.58
downloaded latest nightly CM from here: http://www.get.cm/?device=coconut&type=nightly
confused which kernel to download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24553704&postcount=75
I'm a bit confused. Can you please help me?
Please correct me if this is wrong...
Steps I'm about to take:
Flash rage kernel -> then flash cm7. (or do i need to reflash stock kernel first?)
Questions:
- Can I flash kernel and rom from CWM?
- Will I lose my root/cwm when I do the steps?
- If I accidentally flash a kernel that is incompatible with the rom what would happen?
- Any list of kernels that works well with CM7?
Thanks for helpers.
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- Kernel can only be installed via fastboot, read forum or my tutorial for more info. For better battery life, use Rage Kernel 2.7 from that topic. ROM needs to be installed via Recovery.
- Root and CWM are included in the kernel already, no need to worry about that.
- Bootloop.
- That Rage Kernel and the original kernel provided with the ROM(in .zip file).
nethoinkz said:
Help. I'm having a hard time installing rage kernel 2.9 for FXP, after I flash it. It won't boot and it won't enter recovery mode. Because of that, I can't install the cm7.2 rom. For now I went back to X kernel. x______X Help please?
Or do I install the rom first before the kernel? Help pleaseee...
Edit: Nvm, fixed it. Found the solution on the original Rage kernel thread
- "If you used KRsH Kernel or X kernel before you need to restore /system/lib/modules/ with stock files. Or just simply flash this: signed-mango_stock_modules.zip (2.3.4) or this ics_wifi_modules-signed.zip (4.0.4) via recovery."
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These modules are only related to WiFi.
First install the kernel, else you cannot install the ROM in Recovery.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked, then install the kernel via fastboot, then enter Recovery(already in kernel, no need to install) and install the ROM.
when i use new kernels such as rage v3.1 some games installed on my device (xperia mini) force closes... what seems to be the problem with this? now i am using serenity rom and kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1. i need CWM for flashing new roms but my kernel dont support it... I use xparts but it needs wifi connections in order to install the CWM and after i used it, i cant flash anymore? please help. Thanks.
Use flashtool to change to any desired kernel. That might fix the problem
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mazzeashley said:
when i use new kernels such as rage v3.1 some games installed on my device (xperia mini) force closes... what seems to be the problem with this? now i am using serenity rom and kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1. i need CWM for flashing new roms but my kernel dont support it... I use xparts but it needs wifi connections in order to install the CWM and after i used it, i cant flash anymore? please help. Thanks.
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On custom kernels you don't need xparts, because cwm is included in the kernel.
For the FCs, just try another kernel...
this is the weird thing which i faced with my android device. i flashed to cm10.1 + lupus jb kernal. now my device keep restarting. i thought it was rom fault. then i tried jellyvanilla ex1.0. but problem was same. then i reflashed to stock rom via seus. but still my device keep rebooting when i use internet. im not sure what is the reason for it. i did everything which i can do.
anybody have any idea about this problem hope i will get a answer
cm roms need freexperia kernal. you can find the kernal (boot.img) file in the rom zip file. flash that kernel and reflash the rom.
RavinduSha said:
cm roms need freexperia kernal. you can find the kernal (boot.img) file in the rom zip file. flash that kernel and reflash the rom.
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but problem is even get reboot on stock rom
not sure if this works or not. try to reflash or change the kernal.
RavinduSha said:
not sure if this works or not. try to reflash or change the kernal.
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did it several time bro, i think its not matter of rom