Hi dears!
I would like to know if I can install and Custom rom or a kernel to overlock my Xperia Neo, with CMW and locked bootloader.
Thanks for your time guys
Kind Regards,
Ghafit
you can install a custom rom(rom should be converted to recovery image file) , but kernel cannot be installed on locked bootloader...
so, with stock kernel for example, can I install CM7, do you recommend that to me?
Nope, don't try that... you need a custom kernel for CM7 or MIUI roms.
and there aren't anymore nice custom roms with stock kernel?
Ghafit said:
and there aren't anymore nice custom roms with stock kernel?
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SE.Tweaked 0.7
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taaviu said:
SE.Tweaked 0.7
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do you recommend me to install that ROM?
yes you can try that but , users with locked bootloader when installed this rom face SU binary problems & wifi not working....(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281489&page=36)
NOTE : it is not the problem of rom , works perfectly on unlocked BL
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I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
iamdchosen1 said:
I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
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Flash generic global .42 (comes with correct kernal) root it then OTA update to 62 install cwm then go from their do wat you want
But since I have an unlocked bootloader, do you think I would be able to update OTA?
Won't it brick the phone?
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mine brick while update through OTA.i have to relock BL with s1tool...
So what should I do?
Should I flash the 0.62 ftf file using flashtool directly and then root it with the Doomlord's kit?
Or any other suggestions???
Raazax8 said:
Flash generic global .42 (comes with correct kernal) root it then OTA update to 62 install cwm then go from their do wat you want
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He's on unlocked bootloader, why messing with ota's..
@OP: if you wanna jump straight to some custom rom: flash .62 .ftf, and flash any custom kernel advised by rom creator.
Its same as you did with ics, first stock .ftf then kernel, then rom.
Hey man. If you previously were using the latest ICS Sony ROM before hopping to a custom ROM, then simply flash the kernel of that Custom GB ROM, wipe everything and flash as usual. You are good to go. There is no need to downgrade so long as you're on latest.
Sources: Experience
Madfysh said:
He's on unlocked bootloader, why messing with ota's..
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I only tell it the way i know. mine is locked bootloader so i follow pandemics guide and that is rooting 42 OTA to 62 then install cwm.
thats only way i know n i am only trying to help someone with the little knowledge i do have )
iamdchosen1 said:
I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
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just flash gb .62 firmware & GB Kernel through flashtool
Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351317
GB Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723
Custom Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316394
Helpful thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757256
Hit thanks to respective thread creater they are our real helper
iamdchosen1 said:
I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
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GB rom are good so if you want them simply flash the rom with cwm and flash the kernel using flashtool
Guys,
Did anyone had luck flashing CM9 RC1 on Xperia Ray?
I'm struggling to get this working.
kgthenerd said:
Guys,
Did anyone had luck flashing CM9 RC1 on Xperia Ray?
I'm struggling to get this working.
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i've tryied some time before, it works, but if i remember well i need to flash the fxp128 kernel.
paolinhos said:
i've tryied some time before, it works, but if i remember well i need to flash the fxp128 kernel.
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That's lame.
I remember that I could use CM7 ROMs in my old Xperia X8 with stock kernel. It was a stupid move trying to unlock the bootloader to change kernel, I just bricked my phone.
I have tried, but it has some problems (automatic light sensor doesn't work for me) and wifi drops signal sometimes. Stay @ fxp 9.0 :cyclops:
El Brillantinas said:
That's lame.
I remember that I could use CM7 ROMs in my old Xperia X8 with stock kernel. It was a stupid move trying to unlock the bootloader to change kernel, I just bricked my phone.
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You can use cm7 with stock kernel?
Really?
paolinhos said:
You can use cm7 with stock kernel?
Really?
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I was running XRay Kernel on stock rom
it was good but i need CM9. But for some reason it is not working
paolinhos said:
You can use cm7 with stock kernel?
Really?
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Yes, I did when I had my Xperia X8 alive. Check their section, they have a lot of ROMs based in CM7 Android 2.3.7 that work in stock kernel.The only neccesary things are root and CMW.
As I said, my big error was trying to unlock the bootloader just to use a ROM that needed a custom kernel, I don't know why I did it when other ROMs always worked fine, like GingerDX... I bricked my X8 forever, that's why I bought my Ray and I won't mess with the bootloader again.
I guess is due the different kernel architectures, or it's because SONY allowed to unlock bootloaders on the Xperia 2011 line, but it's very disappointing that most of the ROMs for Xperia Ray need unlocked bootloaders and customized kernels. That's why Hybrid 3.2, Superleggera and MIUI for locked bootloaders are a bless for us. @JJ Doctor, @arcatarc and @OatnezrA are true heroes :good:
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Yes, I did when I had my Xperia X8 alive. Check their section, they have a lot of ROMs based in CM7 Android 2.3.7 that work in stock kernel.The only neccesary things are root and CMW.
As I said, my big error was trying to unlock the bootloader just to use a ROM that needed a custom kernel, I don't know why I did it when other ROMs always worked fine, like GingerDX... I bricked my X8 forever, that's why I bought my Ray and I won't mess with the bootloader again.
I guess is due the different kernel architectures, or it's because SONY allowed to unlock bootloaders on the Xperia 2011 line, but it's very disappointing that most of the ROMs for Xperia Ray need unlocked bootloaders and customized kernels. That's why Hybrid 3.2, Superleggera and MIUI for locked bootloaders are a bless for us. @JJ Doctor, @arcatarc and @OatnezrA are true heroes :good:
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Dont know mate, I got ray and neo v on my table ready to get out of sony stock and for some reason i just cant install it on them.
May be i will never by an another sony phone again :angel:
In last 12hrs i tried almost everything, flashed FXP129 CM9 no luck, tried to flash official cm9 rc1 same thing no damn luck.
this ray is booloader unlocked via s1tool, rooted and has cwm recovery but i still cant flash any rom on it. It's frustrating :silly:
dont use FXP129 kernel its a bad kernel . and when you flash rom did you flash the kernel ? because CM9 RC1 kernel is also a bad kernel . the best working kernel is FXP 128 and the FXP128 rom .
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dont use FXP129 kernel its a bad kernel . and when you flash rom did you flash the kernel ? because CM9 RC1 kernel is also a bad kernel . the best working kernel is FXP 128 and the FXP128 rom .
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as i say...
-Jesco- said:
dont use FXP129 kernel its a bad kernel . and when you flash rom did you flash the kernel ? because CM9 RC1 kernel is also a bad kernel . the best working kernel is FXP 128 and the FXP128 rom .
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Thanks for the info mate, Now i'm on JJHybrid ROM with sirkay's XRay kernel. Working good lets see what happens :victory:
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Dont know mate, I got ray and neo v on my table ready to get out of sony stock and for some reason i just cant install it on them.
May be i will never by an another sony phone again :angel:
In last 12hrs i tried almost everything, flashed FXP129 CM9 no luck, tried to flash official cm9 rc1 same thing no damn luck.
this ray is booloader unlocked via s1tool, rooted and has cwm recovery but i still cant flash any rom on it. It's frustrating :silly:
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What if you try to re-lock your bootloader?
hello all, i have rooted and install cwm on my ray and after these i installed a custom rom (4.0.4...) whatever i want to install MIUI rom . can you please tell me how to do this ? i have downloaded the rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1825892 and tried to flash the rom via cwm ...cwm said 'successfully installed' but my device hang on "SONY" logo....can anybody tell me whats wrong ? ( i wiped all data )
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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hello all, i have rooted and install cwm on my ray and after these i installed a custom rom (4.0.4...) whatever i want to install MIUI rom . can you please tell me how to do this ? i have downloaded the rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841208 and tried to flash the rom via cwm ...cwm said 'successfully installed' but my device hang on "SONY" logo....can anybody tell me whats wrong ? ( i wiped all data )
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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dude, you have wrong miui version! the link you posted is for nexus 7.
no wonder if your phone not booting up.
install only miui for xperia ray, you can searh in this forum.
i am really sorry for my mistaken i have replaced the correct link ..please help me
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i am really sorry for my mistaken i have replaced the correct link ..please help me
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hey
were u able to install the MIUI rom on your ray. Even i am facing the same problem. Please guide if you have installed it
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my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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Have you unlocked your bootloader? I suspect not. This is what flashtools is referencing.
Custom roms and mods that work on stock kernels can be installed on rooted devices.
Some mods/roms make such significant changes to Sony's builds that a new kernel is required (MIUI, CM, AOKP). To install a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader.
You may read the instructions provided by the author of the rom., to flash kernels, you need to unlock your bootloader. Seek and you'll see.
Is that right? lol
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Thanks friends
Thank you all. the problem was unlocking bootloader . after unlocked bootloader i have install the rom successfully. can anybody tell me which MIUI rom is much fast and smooth ?
shemulweb said:
Thank you all. the problem was unlocking bootloader . after unlocked bootloader i have install the rom successfully. can anybody tell me which MIUI rom is much fast and smooth ?
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Now you’ve flashed one ROM on the Ray I can’t see you stopping
It doesn’t matter what WE recommend because your experience of which is the best ROM may be different to ours.
Try them all – I usually change mine once a month. But in my humble opinion, the most cutting edge, fully featured, experimental yet suitable for daily use ROM is PAC. My little Ray runs smoother than my wife’s Galaxy S2 and has so much more swagger – to borrow from AOKP.
so you recommend PAC rom ? actullay i want to stay with my stock based smooth (ASOP) ROM. if you know something then pls recommend me
HI,
I have an xperia sola and I want to install CWM in it. I have unlocked the bootloader and its on ICS stock and its rooted.
The problem is I heard you can't install CWM in SOLA unless you have a custom kernel installed. Is it true. Is there any way to install custom rom without having CWM
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HI,
I have an xperia sola and I want to install CWM in it. I have unlocked the bootloader and its on ICS stock and its rooted.
The problem is I heard you can't install CWM in SOLA unless you have a custom kernel installed. Is it true. Is there any way to install custom rom without having CWM
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What kernel version you using?Have you try install Rom Manager from Play Store?
Xperia_Fans said:
What kernel version you using?Have you try install Rom Manager from Play Store?
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I am using Stock kernel. NO, I haven't used it as many said you can't use cwm unless you have a custom kernel
Hi I want to install SlimCM Custom ICS Based rom to my new xperia U but not sure about the procedure [have read the guide but still confused] I've downloaded the rom and 2 kernels : ( vengence / SlidingXU ) but not sure which one will work with this rom.... Right now I'm on stock rom and kernel on android 2.3 gingerbread.... but I successfully unlocked my bootloader ... can someone step by step guide me as I don't have any roote access nor recovery installed right now in my phone...
Thanks in advance...
orangzeb said:
Hi I want to install SlimCM Custom ICS Based rom to my new xperia U but not sure about the procedure [have read the guide but still confused] I've downloaded the rom and 2 kernels : ( vengence / SlidingXU ) but not sure which one will work with this rom.... Right now I'm on stock rom and kernel on android 2.3 gingerbread.... but I successfully unlocked my bootloader ... can someone step by step guide me as I don't have any roote access nor recovery installed right now in my phone...
Thanks in advance...
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i think you need to root your phone first,install cwm,then flash stock ICS ROM,after that then flash SlimCM rom.
what about kernel ?? do I need to install it in the end and what kernels work best with SlimCM ? won't I loose root when I flash stock ICS Rom ?
orangzeb said:
what about kernel ?? do I need to install it in the end and what kernels work best with SlimCM ? won't I loose root when I flash stock ICS Rom ?
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erm...now you on GB right?
download stock ICS ftf,flash it,then root,install cwm
follow the instructions to install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143750
orangzeb said:
what about kernel ?? do I need to install it in the end and what kernels work best with SlimCM ? won't I loose root when I flash stock ICS Rom ?
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Use fast boot and flash sliding xu kernel. Actually I recommend transcendence kernel. Flash that, reboot into recovery, copy ROM zip to storage. Wipe data, cache, dalvik and system and then flash slim cm zip
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