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X10a is on bb54..ran Trips 2.2miui rom with cobratos bb patch. Made a backup through xrecovery.
[Q] when restoring the backup do I need to reapply the bb patch zip after restore before reboot?
I've done a restore and been locked on the se logo screen unable to open xrecovery. Not really looking to change bbands since I also run Wolfs rom..
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I was switching between J's GB ROM and Wolf's. I was on baseband 52 all the time and on Wolf's I used the baseband patch. When I do a restore of my backup the ROM fully works.
I guess the patch is for the ROM and not the baseband.
Are u talking about restoring your backup of J's Rom?
If you restore a backup of Wolfs Rom it works fully without having to reinstall the bb patch zip?
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Any idea why when I try restoring my backup of TripNMIUi I end up stuck at the se logo? Its happened twice...first time I was able to get into xrecovery after 30+min of trying..second time I had to use Seus and flashtool..
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Did you clean anything you should clean before restoring backup?!
drmdrago said:
Did you clean anything you should clean before restoring backup?!
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I always do full wipe, including cache and dalvik...
I do a clean..same as if installing custom Rom..maybe I should clean more than once?
I usually don't wipe battery stats though..but everything else
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Just found what possibly the problem. I believe I downloaded the GB patch instead of the patch for Froyo. But it worked on Trips 2.2 miui..so I'm guessing on restore it finally caused a problem.
Have to check the patch to see if its actually the wrong one..
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I updated my xperia neo via OTA(the update 2.3.4). I tried to install however after 5 minutes, my phone turned on and it said that : could not install.....(or something like that, i dont remember clearly)
Is there anyone has the same problem?
Sorry for my bad english
is your phone rooted ?
My guess is that you phone is rooted and you changed something in the /system/apps/ folder, so you can't update OTA. You should re-flash back at 2.3.2 and then do a OTA or update with the PC Companion software but in this way you will lose root...
ingro said:
My guess is that you phone is rooted and you changed something in the /system/apps/ folder, so you can't update OTA. You should re-flash back at 2.3.2 and then do a OTA or update with the PC Companion software but in this way you will lose root...
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And after that Thatkind problem
taaviu said:
And after that Thatkind problem
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No, you got the problem only if you are already with the 2.3.4, if you flash back to 2.3.2 from the 2.3.3 firmware you should have no problem.
I tried restoring some apps which i had removed and download the update again however, the problem still remains.
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Use wotanserver or flashtool. Faster and with flashtool you dont lose your apps and dont need mess restoring apps.
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ingro said:
No, you got the problem only if you are already with the 2.3.4, if you flash back to 2.3.2 from the 2.3.3 firmware you should have no problem.
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I think i've tried to update OTA the 2.3.4 and if i try to flash back to 2.3.2, i will have the same problem as taaviu had said.
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Xperianeo said:
I think i've tried to update OTA the 2.3.4 and if i try to flash back to 2.3.2, i will have the same problem as taaviu had said.
Or if you have 2.3.2 firmware flash 2.3.3 and after that 2.3.4
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Read the forum and you see.. when updating 2.3.2 to 2.3.4 you got problems with battery. You had right now 2.3.3 and dont mess downgrading. Use flashtool..download latest 2.3.4 ftf and flash it. I did it about 5 times for testings and no problems at all.
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taaviu said:
Read the forum and you see.. when updating 2.3.2 to 2.3.4 you got problems with battery. You had right now 2.3.3 and dont mess downgrading. Use flashtool..download latest 2.3.4 ftf and flash it. I did it about 5 times for testings and no problems at all.
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But my PC broke down
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Xperianeo said:
But my PC broke down
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Go buy a bear and after that go use a friend computer
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taaviu said:
Go buy a bear and after that go use a friend computer
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I have no money (
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Xperianeo said:
I have no money (
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then wait, fix you computer or ask nicely to use her computer
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taaviu said:
then wait, fix you computer or ask nicely to use her computer
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I wish i had a girl friend to use her computer
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taaviu said:
Read the forum and you see.. when updating 2.3.2 to 2.3.4 you got problems with battery. You had right now 2.3.3 and dont mess downgrading. Use flashtool..download latest 2.3.4 ftf and flash it. I did it about 5 times for testings and no problems at all.
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So if I flash with flashtool I will keep root?
I think i should wait
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So if I flash with flashtool I will keep root?
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I alway when flash new firmaware then i wipe device and after that i havent root.
I use different method to get root back. If your bootloader is open then you can easly make root back.
Use "rootxperia.zip" via clockworkmod recovery.
So. Is you phone bootloader open or on?
Anyone can confirm that?
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I think i should wait
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Its good choice. When you have working computer, then make you updates.
Always good to have a usb cable and a working PC on hand when doing any flashing/updating/rooting etc with your phone. with 2.3.4 once it's installed and if you don't have root, as long as you have an unlocked bootloader you can use rootxperia to root your phone, however the kernel for overclocking etc (doomkernel) isn't working yet with 2.3.4 so i suggest until it is 100% working to stay clear of this, also to stay clear of any downgrades to 2.3.2 when you are on the 2.3.4 firmware.
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Always good to have a usb cable and a working PC on hand when doing any flashing/updating/rooting etc with your phone. with 2.3.4 once it's installed and if you don't have root, as long as you have an unlocked bootloader you can use rootxperia to root your phone, however the kernel for overclocking etc (doomkernel) isn't working yet with 2.3.4 so i suggest until it is 100% working to stay clear of this, also to stay clear of any downgrades to 2.3.2 when you are on the 2.3.4 firmware.
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yeah. i think i should wait until i have my PC fixed andI hope the battery problem will be sloved soon because i'm very afraid of having my phone brick
does anyone have the list of system app?
Hello everyone..
Im using Clean V5 found here: Great rom and pretty fast!
But im having issues with the phone constantly rebooting after flashing V6.
I downloaded the zip, copied it to the sdcard, rebooted phone into recoverymode, made a backup. Choosed custom zip had it flashed and after i made a full wipe and rebooted.
It gets stuck at the blinking marker, and after awhile it reboots and loops.
Note, i can go back into recoverymode and reset.
tcntad said:
Hello everyone..
Im using Clean V5 found here: Great rom and pretty fast!
But im having issues with the phone constantly rebooting after flashing V6.
I downloaded the zip, copied it to the sdcard, rebooted phone into recoverymode, made a backup. Choosed custom zip had it flashed and after i made a full wipe and rebooted.
It gets stuck at the blinking marker, and after awhile it reboots and loops.
Note, i can go back into recoverymode and reset.
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Are you use firmware 2.1.1.A.0.6?, if yes you must flash 2.1.1.C.0.0 firmware
Elwino2.3 said:
Are you use firmware 2.1.1.A.0.6?, if yes you must flash 2.1.1.C.0.0 firmware
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Well since Im using V5 I should have the compatible firmware.
I cant check it either in my phones settings meny since it says Clean0.0.
tcntad said:
Well since Im using V5 I should have the compatible firmware.
I cant check it either in my phones settings meny since it says Clean0.0.
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Maybe you should re-flash again 2.1.1.C.0.0 original firmware. With this way you never got the problem
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Elwino2.3 said:
Maybe you should re-flash again 2.1.1.C.0.0 original firmware. With this way you never got the problem
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I perhaps could. I have a backup of the original firmware on my computer. That should work eh?
Or where can i find a standard/generic nordic firmware?
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I perhaps could. I have a backup of the original firmware on my computer. That should work eh?
Or where can i find a standard/generic nordic firmware?
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Just install v5 and flash via seus or pc companion and u will get 2.1.1.C.0.0 firmware (i have tried this)
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I recommend you use SEUS
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Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101332
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Thanks! I'll give it a try
Edit: No working link at all..
tcntad said:
Thanks! I'll give it a try
Edit: No working link at all..
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Just press thanks button
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Just press thanks button
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Love your dedication of helping
I just found a clean backup on my computer Ill restore and see what firmware it is and try V6 this weekend.
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The backup I had didnt have matching MD5 for some reasons but I managed to use SEUS and phone was restored to original firmware
I just flashed V6 and I do have compatible firmware "C.0.0" and holy cow it works!
Maybe the term 'firmware' is confusing. Because V6 -ROM- contains a dualtouch module that only works with the 2.1.1.C.0.0 -KERNEL- , it can cause problems.
There's a link in the first post of the rom thread (read carefully) to the right kernel (.ftf file) which you can flash using flashtool.
Sorry I didn't see this before, since V6 I'm just using the phone ;-)
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Madfysh said:
no need to bug no more with this nandroid backup, this was a temporary solution until better solution is discovered
download ftf: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24916638&postcount=117
download falshtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24901560&postcount=109
root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
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The above is now the best way, links removed
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Should work as it is with Nightelf's RC2, right? [pretty sure, it would, but still]
There's no reason why not, but if you've nightelf kernel you have recovery to flash the zip for root, which is certainly quicker.
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I already have the official ICS kernel which I flashed yesterday ! Will that work with this zip file ??
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mpiekp said:
Ok so we know we can root with flashing or hotbooting a custom kernel, this is for those pesky network crippled handsets with no fastboot.
prerequisits
working rom with clockwork mod
flashtool
Download This folder
http://min.us/mq5bOi0IX
extract the ics nandroid to your sd card (sdcard/clockworkmod/backup)
place the ftf in flashtool/firmwares on your pc
reboot to recovery and restore the nandroid, this will wipe your data, use advanced restore, system only if you wish to preserve, although its better practice to wipe data especially in version jumps.
when complete power off the phone, read that again power of the phone, do not reboot you will get a boot loop.
now open flashtool on your pc, click the lightning symbol select flashmode, select the ftf for ics kernel, follow the instructions on screen to flash the kernel.
all done you should now boot to a prerooted ics.
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I have reverted back to .42 after flashed it to Sony Nordic ICS.
I have one question, when you say "extract ICS nandroid to sdcard", from where can I get nandroid backup? I never have one... (I am noob on nandroid stuff, but know CWM recovery )
I downloaded K15, restored on .42 with recovery... applied Neo V patch, switched off from recovery, started Flashtool with ICS kernel & flashed it immediately.
But when I restart, it does not boot beyoned "Sony" logo, I waited for 10-15 min.
My first suspect is K15 does not support "stock kernel", can anybody know any ROM compatible with "Stock Kernel" of Sony??
Thanks!
Yes the nandroid (a nandroid is just s backup imagee taken with cwm, there is a zip that include one in the folder I posted)is the official ics, just already rooted. The ftf is just the stock ics kernel.
As for the ka13 question that's more suited to his thread , although the beta kernels work on official I haven't tried the other way around but they should be compatible.
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that's wonderfuld, did not see at the file #2
Downloading & doing again....
Can you upload it to mediafire? Cant download from minus..
Thank you!!!
Edit: downloaded on my phone, thank you! But i cant use it yet, i cant downgrade using flashtool, im getting error..
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Minus works fine, clicking the standard view link or use the app makes it simpler.
If someone wants to mirror it that's fine, by me but I don't use mediafire
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how do you get the cwm in lockedbootloader stock kernel?
Use the cwm here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24840470
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Working ...but WiFi not working
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the file doesn't exist the second on minus
mpiekp said:
Yes the nandroid (a nandroid is just s backup imagee taken with cwm, there is a zip that include one in the folder I posted)is the official ics, just already rooted. The ftf is just the stock ics kernel.
As for the ka13 question that's more suited to his thread , although the beta kernels work on official I haven't tried the other way around but they should be compatible.
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Thank you so much!! It worked... but you have to update "busybox" from "Busybox Installer Free" from market.
After that Titanium & CPU Master works..
Many thanks.
Also, by my experience I would advise you to update the OP with clear instructions like...
Download these two files..
1) Kernel FTF
2) Nandroid backup
tolios said:
the file doesn't exist the second on minus
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Yes it does, give it a chance its a 200mb zip so can be slow to start.
Clarified first post
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reupload zip file...
3ftw said:
reupload zip file...
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why the link is working, i'm not downloading it to reupload.....
for me doesnt work ..a lot force closes and cant access settings...for neo maybe doesnt work
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Working ...but WiFi not working
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;-) nice
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The file does not excist
or is unavailable
From ICS — By mpiekp
very nice mate :/
works this for Locked BL ????
Edit: the second link is that in OP
Please can you tell me how to DOWNGRADE from stock ICS 4.0.3 to STOCK original 2.3.4 firmware?
My phone version is 1252-4370.2 (ET, LT, LV, RU)
Where do I get the right firmware?
Hi mate, it will be difficult to find the exact firmware, but you can put an original generic, global one, look for it here in the forum, if not let me know and I go encuantras one I have, I have 4 different firmwares for this model, Greetings .
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You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316070
well, all i did was flash aires bootpe7.img and flashed his repack4pda GB rom and i was back to 2.3.4, but im still on baseband -70, i didn't have any problems whatsoever
i had to go back to GB coz there are a lot of HD games that aren't working when i was on ICS
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
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If you know what you are searching for ... My case SI 1256-8054 I do not know which region is and they did not bother to answer .
Regards,
Me
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They did answer after some time..
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
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yes, but which firmware?
wotanserver.newusersnotallowedtopostlinks/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-ray-st18/4-0-2-a-0-62/language-download
they list all versions as having the same languages (which probably is not the case)
just download the original firmware and flash it using flashtool
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
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cHiNnU™ said:
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
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Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
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*boy*racer* said:
Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
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No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
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cHiNnU™ said:
No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
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try this
using adb
Code:
adb shell
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<yourbackupfolder>
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
flashtool flash it
zhuhailiang said:
flashtool flash it
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Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
kompo7a said:
Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
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Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
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Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
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yeah thanks just need to register... (not pay) i use your 2.3.4 actually.. it give me ability to upgrade in .62 without loosing root... and now "bonus" PCC ask me to upgrade ICS centraleurope version... just all i need with a downgrade :d
Hi,
I have a xperia neo....with rooted stock firmware .62 and unlocked bootloader (testpoint method)...I have taken a nandroid backup of it
I just wanted to try out ics...so planning to update using PCcompanion
Before updating...i just want to know
1. whether it's possible to downgrade to gb through cwm nandroid restore? Do I need to flash the kernel for .62 after the nandroid restore ?
2. will root access be restored after the downgrade? Since .62 is cannot be rooted, I'll have to flash .42 to get root access
I don't want to start restoring all the installed apps...hence thinking of using nandroid backup against flashtool
heres a video on how to :
SIMPLEST WAY TO DOWNGRADE TO 2.3.4 factory firmware
...Hi, hope i can help you after i spent myself days looking to root or flash my device, with no luck. There is just 3 simple steps to follow and you are done. Trust me its working fine:
1. Go To: (http thing) i cant link as new user...//androidadvices.com/downgrade-sony-xperia-arc-official-gingerbread-23-firmware/2/ and download 2 files (flashtool and Xperia Arc S firmware package... works for xperia arc, arc s, pro, etc). This is the Gingerbread 2.3.4
2. Unzip, install and start (as admin) Flashtool, then COPY XPERIA ARC S FIRMWARE PACK (is a .ftf file) INTO Installed Flashtool, FIRMWARE Folder (PASTE inside), START FLASH, choose FLASHMODE, follow on screen steps.
P.S. When restart your phone in FLASHMODE: With the phone turned off, press and HOLD BACK button, while connect USB, next seconds, you'll get the GREEN Light(phone) and flashing begins.
3. ENJOY your new installed GINGERBREAD 2.3.4 Firmware
P.S. ...NO ROOT REQUIRED... ...and yes, i know there are more than 3 steps... so? still works great. GOOD LUCK