I'm already running fw 2.4.19 after following the info in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196318
What would be the most effective way of upgrading to is latest 2.4.81 kernel without loosing the data ext4 partition content?
I've seen someone mentioned using the Stock firmware, rooting again, then re-do the ext4 kernel and re-edit init.rc... but is that really the best way to do it?
Finally updated it myself...
-Flashed the stock FW from the recovery menu
-Without booting the stock kernel I flashed chulri's rw root kernel (restart then recovery menu directly)
-Without booting again, I flashed WhoDunnit's rw/ext4 kernel
-Deleted stock Android kernel from the menu.
Completed the reboot without loosing any data...
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Hey all rooters,
I wanted to write this in the developer section of this ROM but the forum didn't let me since I had too few posts and was then regarded as a n00b. In a way I am but I have done a lot of searching and testing to get this ROM to run on my SGS2 but fails every time.
It gets stuck at the boot logo every time and here is what I have done after reading more then 55 pages of the official thread and also searched in it to find ppl with similar problem.
1. Installed XXKI3 stock via Odin. Rooted it with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-42-v4.2-CWM4. Booted into CWM Recovery. Flashed with Androidmeda_Hyperdroid-Amazing_Aquila-v1.0.0-signed.
Result: Stuck on boot
2. Since I saw ppl gone from LeoMar75 I restored a backup from that ROM and tried again to just flash from CWM Rec.
Result: Stuck on boot
3. One guy said he struggled with this for a week until he finally stock flashed XXKH3 to get the old boot loader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18328417&highlight=stuck+on+boot#post18328417
I did the same just before I went to bed last night. Stock installed XXKH3 and rooted with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4. Flashed with Androidmeda_Hyperdroid-Amazing_Aquila-v1.0.0-signed.
Result: Stuck on boot
Of course prior to flashing any kernel or firmware I do a full wipe.
Is there anyone out there that can help me with information what exactly I have to do to flash this ROM? Like what's the preferred baseband, kernel and build number prior to flash?
I have tried to follow the guides in the official thread but of course with no luck. I have flashed a lot of other ROMs with no problems (Cognition 1.5.1, VillainROM, CM7, LeoMar75 etc).
Finally I just restored a backup to just get it running again and right now I have:
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband version: I9100XXKH3
Kernel version: [email protected]
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXKI3
I really want to try this rom so please.......HELP!!!
I tried some new stuff.
I read also ppl saying to "format /dalvik" from CWM recovery. I have no such option under Mounts and Storage (CWM 4.0.1.4). I have:
format /cache
format /system
format /data
format /sdcard
format /emmc
I formatted cache and system while I was on CF-Root KH3 but it still wont start up. I allowed it to recreate the Dalvik for 20-25 minutes.
I also read that you don't need to remove the yellow triangle if you only flash the Theme and not a Surgeon. But I thought I would give that a try.
But the guide does not say which firmware version should be used for this to work. I tried with the KH3 version but after flashing the stock firmware the CWM app was gone hence I could not flash the zImage kernel to permanently remove the yellow triangle.
I am completely out of ideas now and I really want to give this ROM a go.
Please.......HELP!!!!!
Close this thread. I'm in now with new version.
Hi,
I messed with my Xperia S a little bit and seemd to have bricked it.
Here is the history of what I did:
- flashed DooMLORD's kernel in order to have CWM recovery
- backed up my ROM
- flashed the free-xperia kernel for CM9
- changed my "build.prop" settings to L26i instead of LT26i
- flashed the CM9 ROM
Now nothing works. I am stuck in a boot loop.
Tried recovering with the free-xperia CWM recovery, but it tells me that it cannot mount /system.
Tried to re-flash DooMLORD's kernel, but it is "mad" at me for changing the model to "L26i".
I cannot access my /system/
I cannot put the phone in fastboot mode.
I am lost. I need help!
Thank you
Fastboot flash DooMKernel.
Sent from my LT26i using XDA
Thanks!
That did the trick.
I managed to get into fastboot and flashed an old (v2) DooM kernel.
From there on restoring worked.
avi.levi said:
Hi,
I messed with my Xperia S a little bit and seemd to have bricked it.
Here is the history of what I did:
- flashed DooMLORD's kernel in order to have CWM recovery
- backed up my ROM
- flashed the free-xperia kernel for CM9
- changed my "build.prop" settings to L26i instead of LT26i
- flashed the CM9 ROM
Now nothing works. I am stuck in a boot loop.
Tried recovering with the free-xperia CWM recovery, but it tells me that it cannot mount /system.
Tried to re-flash DooMLORD's kernel, but it is "mad" at me for changing the model to "L26i".
I cannot access my /system/
I cannot put the phone in fastboot mode.
I am lost. I need help!
Thank you
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An alternative would be to keep a copy of stock firmware (or something as stable) on your PC and flash it using fastboot. Been doing this since my first android phone
Hi!
I updated to 4.1.B.0.587 and tried rooting but it's impossible. The only method I found involved flashing an older kernel from other phone model, but all except one can't be flashed because Flashtool pops an error. The ST18i kernel is the one that can be flashed, but on restart it gives a black screen. The only way to get out from there is to flash back the original 4.1.B.0.587 firmware for my phone.
Any idea what to do there?
If not, I'm aware you can unlock the bootloader and install whatever you want. I understand the bootloader unlocking part (and I have "Boot loader unlocked allow: yes"), but then how do I root exactly? I see threads here where you can install a custom (already rooted) kernel, but I'd like to root the stock kernel/firmware. I need CWM I believe. Can someone post the steps how to do this?
Thanks
Btw, I have the America variation, wt19a. Does that change anything?
You can unlock bootloader and flash a custom pre-rooted kernel and that's the only way you can get root without downgrading your phone. There is a extended stock kernel in dev section which is just a rooted, CWM installed stock kernel. You can try that after unlocking your bootloader. It's always better to use a custom prerooted kernel because by installing it the root and CWM is permanent but if you downgrade, root and install CWM via x-parts, it is only temporary and you can easily lose the root by flashing some mods itself.
.:goutham:.
gouthamthemostwanted said:
You can unlock bootloader and flash a custom pre-rooted kernel and that's the only way you can get root without downgrading your phone. There is a extended stock kernel in dev section which is just a rooted, CWM installed stock kernel. You can try that after unlocking your bootloader. It's always better to use a custom prerooted kernel because by installing it the root and CWM is permanent but if you downgrade, root and install CWM via x-parts, it is only temporary and you can easily lose the root by flashing some mods itself.
.:goutham:.
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Thanks, I just got stock root with .587 with this guide. I didn't look into it at first because it was meant for .431 (this thread has it the same). But it works like a peach. I used Xperia-ROOT.rev4 and made a "factory reset" after the process. Ended up with a fresh .587 rooted, Superuser app survived the reset. Installed SuperSU from market and deleted the Superuser apk from /system/app. Everything looks good and feels fine.
If anyone sees this, forget downgrading if you have a LWW, use that guide.
Btw, the ghost of GB haunts me... my last phone was a Galaxy Note and I had to go back to GB, wipe and then install an ICS rom (because of the eMMC bug). Now I get a LWW and the only way to root is falling back to GB, root and install ICS. **** :silly:
Hi friends, my Xperia ray stuck at boot loop, which was stock ICS non rooted devices,
For that flashed gb firmware using flashtool, after that its worked well,
then I began root,
-bootloader unlocked - Success
-Rooting for firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Failed, (with this method point No-2a,
-Then, flashed a ICS kernel on GB firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Successkernel taken From this thread
-After flashing kernel flashed a ROM via CWM - Success Flashed ROM thread
-then pressed power button to boot the devise, its showing old GB Boot logo, and stuck at boot loop
My question is..
-For flashing kernel and ROM is required Root on stock?, but i have unlocked bootloader only, due to failed to root
-then how to root device on GB firmware
-or please explain in your way
Did you do the correct wipes before installing the Rom???
Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk 2
thippesh said:
Hi friends, my Xperia ray stuck at boot loop, which was stock ICS non rooted devices,
For that flashed gb firmware using flashtool, after that its worked well,
then I began root,
-bootloader unlocked - Success
-Rooting for firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Failed, (with this method point No-2a,
-Then, flashed a ICS kernel on GB firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Successkernel taken From this thread
-After flashing kernel flashed a ROM via CWM - Success Flashed ROM thread
-then pressed power button to boot the devise, its showing old GB Boot logo, and stuck at boot loop
My question is..
-For flashing kernel and ROM is required Root on stock?, but i have unlocked bootloader only, due to failed to root
-then how to root device on GB firmware
-or please explain in your way
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First: you can't root stock gb .62 LINK
Which gb rom do you want to use?
thippesh said:
Hi friends, my Xperia ray stuck at boot loop, which was stock ICS non rooted devices,
For that flashed gb firmware using flashtool, after that its worked well,
then I began root,
-bootloader unlocked - Success
-Rooting for firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Failed, (with this method point No-2a,
-Then, flashed a ICS kernel on GB firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Successkernel taken From this thread
-After flashing kernel flashed a ROM via CWM - Success Flashed ROM thread
-then pressed power button to boot the devise, its showing old GB Boot logo, and stuck at boot loop
My question is..
-For flashing kernel and ROM is required Root on stock?, but i have unlocked bootloader only, due to failed to root
-then how to root device on GB firmware
-or please explain in your way
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Here is what to do -
1. Make sure that you are on an ICS Kernel. If not, use the command fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
2. Copy ROM to SD Card.
3. Boot into CWM and select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition". Then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache and battery stats.
4. MOST IMPORTANT - Go to mounts and storage and select "Format /system".
5. Choose "Install Zip from sd card."
6. Install the Rom and enjoy a blazing fast Xperia
thippesh said:
Hi friends, my Xperia ray stuck at boot loop, which was stock ICS non rooted devices,
For that flashed gb firmware using flashtool, after that its worked well,
then I began root,
-bootloader unlocked - Success
-Rooting for firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Failed, (with this method point No-2a,
-Then, flashed a ICS kernel on GB firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62) - Successkernel taken From this thread
-After flashing kernel flashed a ROM via CWM - Success Flashed ROM thread
-then pressed power button to boot the devise, its showing old GB Boot logo, and stuck at boot loop
My question is..
-For flashing kernel and ROM is required Root on stock?, but i have unlocked bootloader only, due to failed to root
-then how to root device on GB firmware
-or please explain in your way
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The thread you referenced contains both a GB kernel and an ICS kernel. Make sure you get the right one. It looks to me like you flashed the GB kernel and you get a boot loop because the ICS ROM and the GB kernel are incompatible. Here is a list of kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36177584&postcount=2
Make sure that you flash the kernel with fastboot and then flash the ROM, wipe cache and dalvik cache and then reboot.
Thank you friends
Now its working fine
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app
My TWRP suddenly went to "that state". And now System is ReadOnly. What I did - I used Super SU-app to take root temporarily "away" because I needed to use bank app. Then I enabled root again. Worked just great. But I think after that recovery is "dirty" I cannot find any other reason. Before root off / root on it TWRP was OK. Any idea how to fix? I have tried to flash same and previous version from Bootloader, cannot do - fastboot flash it OK but when I boot to recovery, nothing has changed. My root is working OK while on OS (I am still rooted).
I also tried to fix it flashing Asgard kernel. Kernel flash was OK and now I am on Asgard but TWRP is still the same even after flashing it again after Kernel.
I am on stock (Android 7.0) which I have debloated (everything worked just great before that switch root on / off)
File System is ext4.
Any ideas or do I just have to go back to original stock and then TWRP and root again? (Just do not want to do that too much work)
Thank You