hi all i am getting my mini tonight ..i just destroyed my w8 when i was unlocking BL and i scare it will happen to my mini so ere are my doubts
-what is the worst thing that can happen when you root? will rooting brick you phone?
-what tool is used to root a mini? for my w8 is used flashtool for both rooting and xrecovery ..is it the same for mini?
-what are the best roms for mini? well romming brick your mini?
-what safe tweaks i can do on my mini? i heard of odex and reduce sensitivity but i don't get what they are saying
-whats the worst that can happen if i over/underclock my mini?
-what mods should i use for my mini?
-is it worth romming the mini since ICS is releasing soon
so please answer my questions! a thanks will be given and a sincere one!
HAPPY CNY
oh ya i am not planning to unlock BL for my mini so all in stock please
rooting procedure of mini is very simple since dooomlord made a bat file that automatically roots device. CWM installation is also automatic. bootloader unlock is a mess for me. i tried many times but failed and it did not brick my device. but you dont need to unlock bootloader and install custom rom since ICS is on its way
oh..so this doomlord is like a flashtool is there any links ?
and if i brick my phone do i use pcc to recover?
search dooomlord's easy rooting toolkit on google. you will find it
you can go to wotanserver.com for online free flashing of your phone if you ever bricked it
oh...but pcc is also fine right? and does flashtool supports mini?cause pcc and flashtool is the one i am most familar with
yes. you can find
flashtool in development section of xperia mini.
sweeettt then i can root my phone with ease...oh how do you cwm your mini? i can xrecovery but never cwm ...
tohno said:
sweeettt then i can root my phone with ease...oh how do you cwm your mini? i can xrecovery but never cwm ...
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there is extreme tweak installer in development section, it can automatically install CWM
oh..but can i cwm my phone using flashtool?
tohno said:
oh..but can i cwm my phone using flashtool?
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dont know. i dont have flashtool experience but extreme tweak installer is very reliable, it just needs 1 click to install CWM
i want to asnwer this but someone already answered it for you.
so what i want to say u have nothing to worried about about unlocking bootloaders and installing cwm recovery and all that stuff. its quite easy for our mini/mini pro if you check carefully on mini/mini pro development section
oh..so u unlock BL for mini is very safe?it bricked my w8 once =( ...i think i will try the xtreme tweak later! oh ans what kernels + rom work the best? there isn't much roms in the mini section compared to the x8 section ...oh ya can extreme tweak unlock BL?
tohno said:
oh..so u unlock BL for mini is very safe?it bricked my w8 once =( ...i think i will try the xtreme tweak later! oh ans what kernels + rom work the best? there isn't much roms in the mini section compared to the x8 section ...oh ya can extreme tweak unlock BL?
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no. it just installs cwm. you need S1 tool to unlock BL or unlock it via se official website.
WHOAA never expected SE would support unlock bootloading!
tohno said:
WHOAA never expected SE would support unlock bootloading!
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SE is only company which supports developing. they gave us thier camera library and they also support freexperia. and also unlocks bootloader on thier own website.
recently htc also gave bootloader unlocking after developers forced them because they did not get root in any way when bootloader was locked.
LOL never expected that ..still it looks so complicated on their web..is there a easier way ? i searched for unlock bl guide for mini but all i got was for x10 mini ..oh and is it wise to rom now? since ICS is releasing for mini now
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Yeah, maybe this topic was here 1000 times, but i really don't know how to install mCM7 ROM to my Xperia X10 mini. I have now stock FW (2.1 update 1) + root. I just need to say, at i never did this before, so, please, can someone help me? And, i want to install this theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553
And i just need to say, at i am totally noob in this thing, so... i want solution step-by-step...
Read the instructions in that thread, it's a way to install the ROM. but first you have to unlock bootloader.
Sorry for my bad English
Yeah, i hve installed cwm recovery, but i have a little problem with unlocking bootloader
XTacDK said:
Yeah, i hve installed cwm recovery, but i have a little problem with unlocking bootloader
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Try using the latest version of Flashtool (0.5.0.0), you can unlock the BL easily that way. It worked for me.
How i can do this?
Download from here. Connect your phone using the USB cable to your PC, run the program then click the option under Plugins and follow the instructions on screen.
Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
iMatth3w said:
Hi all members & developers.
It has been a long time since I've been here.
So if someone can tell me: what is the best ROM right know, how to install them, an update of 4.0 Ice Cream..
So if anyone has any free time,please respond.
Cheers!
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the only port of 4.0 is still in alpha and not stable,
As for best rom...try wolfs if you like stock, fxp if you like cm and there are loads of miui roms...take your pick
PS, best to unlock bootloader and use doomkernel v06 as well
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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directly loaded custom kernels with more features.
cwm recovery
cyanogen official support
iMatth3w said:
I know that this is a stupid question, but what is the key of unlocking the bootloader?
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Use latest flashtool and press plugins then unlock and follow the instructions
If u had sim unlocked ur phone using any software on pc or tool then unlocking bootloader will break ur radio
Oh and if u unlocked network using setool2 then u can unlock bootloader but then its a different procedure
I have unlocked the boot loader of my ST15i and flashed CM7.2.0 . The phone is working great. Now I also want to know how to re lock bootloader so that I can update with SEUS when ICS will be available from SE after 3 months.
I have seen a method for Xperia arc in its forum. Can I follow that ? Is it reliable ?
relock bootloader
+1 from me
crazyadmit said:
I have unlocked the boot loader of my ST15i and flashed CM7.2.0 . The phone is working great. Now I also want to know how to re lock bootloader so that I can update with SEUS when ICS will be available from SE after 3 months.
I have seen a method for Xperia arc in its forum. Can I follow that ? Is it reliable ?
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As per my knowledge its not possible to get bootloader relocked as it was and get the DRM back,
but you can try this method to use sues and all that stuff
Don't forget to read block red letter line
Click Here
By this you will be able to update phone software and all that stuff,try at your own risk as i haven't tried to relock my bootloader by this method.And its for Xperia Arc as you said but can be useful for ST15i too....
Refer link Relock Bootloader Of Xperia Models video tutorial
Finally i i took a brave step and tried the relocking procedure of Xperia Arc on Xperia Mini and it worked I was having my heart in my mouth all the time . Before relocking i flashed my Xperia Mini with Stock ROM using WotanServer Client. Maybe this thread will help other ST15i users.
I knew it would work
I had checked the results for ST15i before i posted link from Chinese website
Congrats
Thank you, it was helpfull.
Hello,
I've tryed serveral apps and Windows utilities to try to root my Xperia U... SuperOneClick, zergRush, z4root, Gingerbreak... everything fails...
So, I thinked about a thing... If on the X8 we were able to flash Kernels and System images using Flashtool, can we use the Flashtool to flash on the Xperia U a pre-rooted system image, to obtain root? Is it possible?
I'm with Locked BL, BL Unlock Allowed = NO, that's why i'm asking this...
Hope you can find an answer for my question, or another root method.
No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
K900 said:
No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
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hum ok... anybody is working on Root for Locked BL?
it is already out, search in de android dev section
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,
I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
JoelChrist_ said:
it is already out, search in de android dev section
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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please, read carefully the title... Xperia U not S
XGAdev said:
I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,
I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
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That sucks so bad... it means that the people who have BL Unlock Allowed = NO will most probably stuck with Stock Kernel forever...
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable
There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
KeiranFTW said:
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable
There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
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keiran, do you know anything about exploits? can u try to make one for the Xperia U if you're able too? I can be your tester if you want and if you can do it..
btw, hope you buy your Xperia U soon! i'm unable to donate due to some troubles i have with Paypal, if i could i would donate you.. is there any other method that i can do it?
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
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use notification toggles or powerful control to get toggles in notification bar....
flashtool is a very stable software for nxt series and previous xperias.. used it several times on my xu...
I think u can root ur .54 firmware through binary's rooting method....have u tried it yet???
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
thanks for the tip about notifications
flashtool i have used on X10 and found it very good, but i was not sure if it is OK to use it now on the XP while my BL is locked and i have no root, i don't want to create more problems for myself than i already have
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Astral07 said:
thanks for the tip about notifications
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
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yes i have tried this method too. Nothing happened x.x
drsanket_xperia_u said:
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
Astral07 said:
ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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you can install older ICS, root and use a custom rom while you wait a fix to the new ICS :]
i don't think it will take too long for a fix ^^
Astral07 said:
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
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This might Help
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
1. Yes and yes. That's what I did. Now my Xperia P is rooted with CWM.
Rooting Method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
2. Not realy sure, mine was bootloader unlockable from the start. But I decided to keep it locked.
3. You mean like this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015118
I flashed this and is working quite well. No problems so far.
Flashing is also safe with locked bootloader. I've been flashing like crazy since I rooted my phone 4 days ago.
Just do backups and follow instructions carefully.