[Q] Help!! ST15i, Soft Bricked!! - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

help needed,
i have a 3months old st15i (Xperia Mini 2.3 gingerbread ) and the last time i remembered it was prompting me to update phone's firmware to .42 ( i didn't update though)
1st i rooted it without unlocking bootloader via this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
it was all good
than after few days i installed - CWM (yet intact bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
it was all good
than i tried to install - hybrom v11 based on .62 firmware (without unlocking bootloader, my bad)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
and after installing, when i rebooted my phone, it stucked at sony-ericsson logo, and nothing coming up...
i am not able to boot in cwm recovery too... it just stucked at the same se logo screen
so i want to know what to do next
at now i have a CWM backup on my computer,
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again... i am happy with a fresh OS, i just want to repair the mess.
later ill install hybrom v11
waiting for a reply.. thanks for the help,

monspro said:
help needed,
i have a 3months old st15i (Xperia Mini 2.3 gingerbread ) and the last time i remembered it was prompting me to update phone's firmware to .42 ( i didn't update though)
1st i rooted it without unlocking bootloader via this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
it was all good
than after few days i installed - CWM (yet intact bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
it was all good
than i tried to install - hybrom v11 based on .62 firmware (without unlocking bootloader, my bad)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
and after installing, when i rebooted my phone, it stucked at sony-ericsson logo, and nothing coming up...
i am not able to boot in cwm recovery too... it just stucked at the same se logo screen
so i want to know what to do next
at now i have a CWM backup on my computer,
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again... i am happy with a fresh OS, i just want to repair the mess.
later ill install hybrom v11
waiting for a reply.. thanks for the help,
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If you dont mind to unlock your bootloader, then that will be your first step.
Then, flash custom kernel.
After that, if you want to use hybrom, you will need .62 first afaik.
Just make sure you do it all with caution or else, what is messed will be "upgraded" to become a disaster for your device.
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monspro said:
help needed,
i have a 3months old st15i (Xperia Mini 2.3 gingerbread ) and the last time i remembered it was prompting me to update phone's firmware to .42 ( i didn't update though)
1st i rooted it without unlocking bootloader via this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
it was all good
than after few days i installed - CWM (yet intact bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
it was all good
than i tried to install - hybrom v11 based on .62 firmware (without unlocking bootloader, my bad)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
and after installing, when i rebooted my phone, it stucked at sony-ericsson logo, and nothing coming up...
i am not able to boot in cwm recovery too... it just stucked at the same se logo screen
so i want to know what to do next
at now i have a CWM backup on my computer,
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again... i am happy with a fresh OS, i just want to repair the mess.
later ill install hybrom v11
waiting for a reply.. thanks for the help,
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same problem with me 5 days ago, but my XMP on FW .58
what i do is update to FW .62 using SEUS
and you heart attack will recover

simply install stock rom again. via wotanserver, seus or flashtool. any method you prefer

metalrawk said:
simply install stock rom again. via wotanserver, seus or flashtool. any method you prefer
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like thiss

Op said want to install hybrom later. If he/she just flash the stock, he/she just will soft brick the device again and again and again. The other newcomers might follow it also and the numbers of people who soft bricked their device will just keep incresing as of now. They NEED to know they MUST unlock their bootloader and install custom kernel that have cwm in order to flash custom ROM.
Just my 2 cents..
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feed3 said:
Op said want to install hybrom later. If he/she just flash the stock, he/she just will soft brick the device again and again and again. The other newcomers might follow it also and the numbers of people who soft bricked their device will just keep incresing as of now. They NEED to know they MUST unlock their bootloader and install custom kernel that have cwm in order to flash custom ROM.
Just my 2 cents..
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i hope u read properly what he need 1st.
monspro said:
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again...
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StereO_ said:
i hope u read properly what he need 1st.
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I just want to enlighten the op since the op already flash hybrom v11, flashing custom kernel and do wipe all in cwm already bring the device again. Hybrom just doesnt compatible with stock kernel. But, if you guys lead him to the long way, once the op flash hybrom v11 again from stock ROM/kernel, then it will be bricked again and the circle wont stop and he/she might think that was hybrom faults but the fact is, unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernel before you can use custom ROM, it is just that simple.
If op doesnt have any plan to use custom ROM,reluctant to unlock bootloader, flash back stock by any methods prefered as stated you and metalrawk should be enough. Correct me if im wrong, it is not that hard. If dont like my post, you are welcome to put me in your "ignore list".. It is free to do so..
Edit: and i dont even quote any posts by you or other posters, it is not an argument, just an explanation.
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he said - i installed hybrom( without unlocking BL, my bad)
clearly states that he knows that he needs to unlock BL before installing Custom ROM

metalrawk said:
he said - i installed hybrom( without unlocking BL, my bad)
clearly states that he knows that he needs to unlock BL before installing Custom ROM
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And my post just not targetting the op alone. There are more and more people that are new to flashing now posting at hybrom thread and in this section as well complaining they are stuck at s.e logo, i believe you can see that trend, ive explained it as well in my post above. no hard feeling taken at my side.
I seldom go to any "general" section but that trend of posting in other section quite annoying to be honest.. The op might know (we all can see from his/her post) but the other newcomers might read it and impatiently assume the whole story incorrectly, thats my concerns.
If my post is wrong, then its my bad and apologies from me. Other than that, i believe we agree the story ends here.
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its written on every ROM download page that installing rom needs unlocked BL, this is newcomers or users fault that they don't read it and dont pay attention to what developers say. if you wanted noobs to know that point. you could have just added a post - ' unlock BL before installing a custom rom ' without quoting our posts. that it

metalrawk said:
its written on every ROM download page that installing rom needs unlocked BL, this is newcomers or users fault that they don't read it and dont pay attention to what developers say. if you wanted noobs to know that point. you could have just added a post - ' unlock BL before installing a custom rom ' without quoting our posts. that it
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Which post of yours that i quote??
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you said in you 2nd post that if we gauys lead him in wrong way he will flash hybrom again. we are not leading him in wrong way. we are assuming he knows that he should unlock BL before flashing hybrom. even op said that. noobs can also get to know why did that happen because he stated that installing hybrom without unlocking BL was a wrong decision. if you still think we are leading him in wrong direction, just post your thoughts on what op should do.

metalrawk said:
you said in you 2nd post that if we gauys lead him in wrong way he will flash hybrom again. we are not leading him in wrong way. we are assuming he knows that he should unlock BL before flashing hybrom. even op said that. noobs can also get to know why did that happen because he stated that installing hybrom without unlocking BL was a wrong decision. if you still think we are leading him in wrong direction, just post your thoughts on what op should do.
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Please, read csrefully what i said in that post that you are referring to. Its not a rocket science to understand what i mean in that post. Google translator are free to use should you have any difficulties to understand that post or whichever post that i made.
And since my post bother you too much,pleaseee, just put me in your ignore list so that it wont bother you further. Thank you. And you are welcome.
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a very mature thinking
metalrawk said:
you said in you 2nd post that if we gauys lead him in wrong way he will flash hybrom again. we are not leading him in wrong way. we are assuming he knows that he should unlock BL before flashing hybrom. even op said that. noobs can also get to know why did that happen because he stated that installing hybrom without unlocking BL was a wrong decision. if you still think we are leading him in wrong direction, just post your thoughts on what op should do.
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agreed with u

i guess wotanserver will help?

yes. you can flash via wotanserver

thanks everybody
feed3 said:
If you dont mind to unlock your bootloader, then that will be your first step.
Then, flash custom kernel.
After that, if you want to use hybrom, you will need .62 first afaik.
Just make sure you do it all with caution or else, what is messed will be "upgraded" to become a disaster for your device.
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thanks buddy...
what i did -
installed Android SDK,
downloaded custom inf for XPERIA phone, installed
unlocked my bootloader via SE official method
downloaded Rage Kernel 2.3, installed it via fastboot
booted in CWM recovery, installed hybrom v11
and it just worked thanks everybody......

Bootloop in St15i
I upadated my Sony Xperia Mini St15i to ICS 4.0.4 with Sony PC companion (Frimware: 4.1.B.0.587). Till then everything was fine.
Then I rooted my phone by following this
Main > Sony Xperia™ support forum > Android development > Discussions
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
Still everything was fine.
I installed Titanium Backup and removed few bloatwares, following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773024
Installed Xparts from google play for CWM recovery then took backup.
Suddenly after 2 days my phone went in loop mode. Now I'm not able to solve this issue.
Use of flashtool to flash stockrom
A full wipe data/cache/dalvik..
Also tried format system/data/cache, then flashing rom (CM 9.1.0; CM 9.0.0; CM 7.2.0), no use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923409

Related

Official ics or not?

Before I start, I'd first like to thank the xda community for all the fantastic work they put into the scene, and this site.
So,I have two questions regarding the SE xperia ray, the first being, should I go for the official ics update? I've searched and searched for peoples impressions of it and come up with very little. I almost upgraded last night, and chickened out; what if it's laggy and buggy like some have suggested? So I'd like peoples opinions on the pros and cons.
The other thing I was wondering was is unlocking the bootloader a no no if you use Sony's official software to update?
The idea being that I can back up my current setup so I can revert back to it (or try custom roms) if I don't like Sony's version of ics.
So, should I just root/unlock and use other methods to install ics, and is it even worth bothering with the Sony version anyway?
Thanks in advance for any advice
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Edit: typical n00b ballz up as to where this should be posted, apologies to the mod (s)
Edit2: I'm an idiot who should really know better, found most of the answers I'm after in the Q&A, by all means delete the thread, although I'm still curious about peoples opinions on ics. One again big sorry to the mod (s)
hi
1) should u update to 4.0. the answer, up to you? its your own phone. if its too buggy or you find you like gb better than ics, then use flashtools and downgrade.
2)im pretty sure if u unlock your bootloader (official, setools, setool2) you can still update through pccompanion or update service, JUST NOT OTA. ota is updating straight through your phone. if you do update, u get fota brick.. which imma tell is scary. ummm.. i did that and my phone would not boot up. it was stuck in flash mode and i could not get into fastboot. but if u do your homework, u should be fine.
3) the idea that you can backup? im not sure what question ur asking, or im a idiot and i cant read... (it happens....-_-) you CAN root and install cwm to back up a nandroid, which is literally the exact copy of ur phone. if u instal a kernel and a custom rom and u find out...oh [email protected]#%% its stuck in bootloop, u can always back it up and you would be fine. theortically, i have not tried it myself..
4)ok this is how i think u should root and install ics....
first, i think you should unlock your bootloader. its pretty. i screwed 20 times before actually getting it work. (my drivers werent installed)
then i suggest you upgrade to official ics through pcc
then root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600728
ummmm i personally decided to wait for a more stable version of ics... so what i did was i was on .62gb and i unlocked my bootloader using setools since it preserves drm keys and its free,
then i took flashtools and downgraded to .42...
then i rooted and installed cwm
then backed up nandroid
then im here =D hi
X) <- i forgot what number im on and im too lazy to scroll up...
im assuming ur talking about sonys official website on unlocking bootloader? i suggest u dont do that unless u dont want to pay 20-40 bucks on ur model. if setools supports ur xperia device, then use that because the sony offical method deletes ur drm keys which would cause apps like trackid and video unlimited to stop working...permanantly. even if u relock ur bootloader, ur still screwed =D
hope i was helpful
icefire7460 said:
1) should u update to 4.0. the answer, up to you? its your own phone. if its too buggy or you find you like gb better than ics, then use flashtools and downgrade.
2)im pretty sure if u unlock your bootloader (official, setools, setool2) you can still update through pccompanion or update service, JUST NOT OTA. ota is updating straight through your phone. if you do update, u get fota brick.. which imma tell is scary. ummm.. i did that and my phone would not boot up. it was stuck in flash mode and i could not get into fastboot. but if u do your homework, u should be fine.
3) the idea that you can backup? im not sure what question ur asking, or im a idiot and i cant read... (it happens....-_-) you CAN root and install cwm to back up a nandroid, which is literally the exact copy of ur phone. if u instal a kernel and a custom rom and u find out...oh [email protected]#%% its stuck in bootloop, u can always back it up and you would be fine. theortically, i have not tried it myself..
4)ok this is how i think u should root and install ics....
first, i think you should unlock your bootloader. its pretty. i screwed 20 times before actually getting it work. (my drivers werent installed)
then i suggest you upgrade to official ics through pcc
then root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600728
ummmm i personally decided to wait for a more stable version of ics... so what i did was i was on .62gb and i unlocked my bootloader using setools since it preserves drm keys and its free,
then i took flashtools and downgraded to .42...
then i rooted and installed cwm
then backed up nandroid
then im here =D hi
X) <- i forgot what number im on and im too lazy to scroll up...
im assuming ur talking about sonys official website on unlocking bootloader? i suggest u dont do that unless u dont want to pay 20-40 bucks on ur model. if setools supports ur xperia device, then use that because the sony offical method deletes ur drm keys which would cause apps like trackid and video unlimited to stop working...permanantly. even if u relock ur bootloader, ur still screwed =D
hope i was helpful
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Newer versions of TrackID still work even after you unlock the official way. The version of TrackID that ships with Sony's ICS update, and which is available on the market, doesn't seem to care about the DRM at all.
To answer the op, ICS has been ridiculously smooth and stable for me. That being said, I didn't spend very much time with the official ICS update from Sony, I don't like what Sony have done with the messages app and so on in ICS, when the stock android messaging/dialler app is so much nicer, so I've been running CM9 and AOKP for the past two or three months.
During the brief time I /did/ run Sony's ICS update, I didn't notice any stability issues and while CM9/AOKP seem faster, it wasn't exactly slow.
I'd say upgrade if you really want to, because you're not going to notice much difference in the overall stability or speed of it, and ICS by itself is downright lovely.

[My Exp SOLUTION] {NO SE LOGO after RELOCKED BOOTLOADER??}{BLACKSCREEN}[SUCCESS!!]

Hi, i just recently made huge steps for unlocking and installing and flashing unlocked ROM. I still not satisfied for Unlocked ROMS cos still have bugs. So i decided to return as before, LOCKED ROMS
But in the way of restoring what i want, many obstacles come in my way but Cleared
1.NO SONY ERICSSON LOGO/ BLACKOUT SCREEN after relock [Learnt Reinstall OriginalKernel for 2.3.3GB, Lost Source of Logo)
2.BootLoop after restore Data/ROM/System via xrecovery [Learnt that restoring Backup ROMS before unlock will crash and bootloop, have to reinstall new ROM via xrecovery]
If you meet these similar situations, feel free to follow steps i gonna share with ya
RESTORE INTO LOCKED BOOTLOADER REQUIREMENT
-UnLocked Bootloader
-Baseband 71
-Custom Kernel flashed exp KCernel,ThKernel and etc.
Steps to restore Bootloader
1. Follow thread and download New S1Tool.7Z
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259617
2. Extract zip file use the Apps.
3.Use the new S1Tool ''Restore Command" and follow its intructions to relock your Bootloader. Use ''Identify" to check your bootloader. If ''R'' seen instead of ''r'' in your Version, means your locked
4. Try reboot your phone. If Sony Ericsson Logo Not Seen, NEXT STEP!!!
Steps to restore SE Kernel, Baseband and Logo which in Locked[/U]
-Locked Bootloaded
-No SE LOGO after boot/on phone
-3.0.1.G.0.75 Kernel for 2.3.3
-Rooted (Unrooted i'm not sure ;P but this flashtool also provide rooting (thread under step 1, tell me result here if success)
1.Follow thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421 IF YOUR PHONE ROOTED BEFORE, JUST USE its FLASHTOOL, no need to read, save time
2. I trusted This flashtool and it did what it promised. LOL, next
3. Downloaded the flashtool, extract it under folder for your Flashing
4. Download Kernel 2.3.3 here :
http://www.mediafire.com/?fpmabfbbua54qjo
5. Extract the zip or Copy file named "X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_only kernel_baseband.TFT" and paste it to azuzu flashtool FOLDER named ''firmwares''
6. ''Flash'' and select ''X10i which have contents of amss,cache,fota, and etc. JUST CLICK KERNEL.SIN and OK!!!All will be installed if you follow instruction properly in flashtool. REBOOT!!
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7. EXTRA IF NOT-ROOTED: Before reboot phone, Close the flashtool and reopen the flashtool, follow azuzu's rooting instructions, video below REBOOT!!RECOMMENDED FOR USING 2.3.3GB STOCK ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421
Then, if SE logo shown after on your phone, THEN CONGRATULATIONS!!! You Successfully reached your Locked Rooted Status. If rooted and xrecovery installed, just Press Back like before, ''When SE logo shown'' and TROLL Zhidhu LOL, flash ur files and etc. Hope these experiences help solve some of your hardship in X10
whitefang3456
Thanks for reading. If can, pls kindly hit ''thanks'' button as an appreciation. I hope those who walked same path as mine can get back what they want
Very kind gesture.
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This will help many for sure... No more worries
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Appreciation
z28tovette said:
Very kind gesture.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
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Thank you and very much appreciated, Senior Have a nice day
whitefang
Thankyou
sainath1248 said:
This will help many for sure... No more worries
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I hope so Thank you. Very Much Appreciated
whitefang
Nice Guides.
Good guides. I'll stay on UL BL since my x10's warranty is already expired years ago. Locked Bootloader means limited possibilities to "play around" with our precious X10. While waiting for the camera (at least) and hotspot (not important to me) to be working on Championswimmer's AOKP, I'll stick to MM TEAM 7.2 v1.0 since everything works so smooth with MM TEAM CM 7.2's ROM. Just my 2cent.
Sure
sinatra_shinoda said:
Good guides. I'll stay on UL BL since my x10's warranty is already expired years ago. Locked Bootloader means limited possibilities to "play around" with our precious X10. While waiting for the camera (at least) and hotspot (not important to me) to be working on Championswimmer's AOKP, I'll stick to MM TEAM 7.2 v1.0 since everything works so smooth with MM TEAM CM 7.2's ROM. Just my 2cent.
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Haha sure. Mine too, but just need those AOKP probs fixed. Once all set, i will definitely UNlock and Install once again Choice is yours Feel free to be back alright Always welcomed and thanks for your compliment
sincerely,
whitefang
whitefang3456 said:
Haha sure. Mine too, but just need those AOKP probs fixed. Once all set, i will definitely UNlock and Install once again Choice is yours Feel free to be back alright Always welcomed and thanks for your compliment
sincerely,
whitefang
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Yeah, gotta wait for Kang Team to release the Build 39 for AOKP so that Championswimmer can start working on it for the next release as I believe he will do his magic to make sure that the camera is working on AOKP for our X10!
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[INTERMEDIATE] POST #5 - UNDER TEST AND RESEARCH

Some questions about bootloader and rooting

Hi!
This summer I'm getting my first Android phone (Xperia S), and I have some questions about rooting. I would post this in the Development section, but I don't have 10 posts.
Since I'm a power user, I want to root my phone, but since I never had a smart phone, I'm not that familiar with the rooting process. I know what bootloader and rooting itself is, but when I'm reading the guides, I'm not completely familiar with all the terms and whatnot.
I only want to root my phone, without using any special roms or anything. Should I keep my bootloader locked or should I unlock it? Does this affect the updates in any way? If I unlock the bootloader, will I still be able to update the phone or will I need to relock it?
Will I need to reroot the phone after each firmware update?
If you have any additional hints or information, I would be glad to read it.
Regards,
Klemen
The main benefit of rooting your phone is you can install any software you want, some apps need root permission, you can also customize UI, tweak performance, making a better battery life, etc.
on this device, you can relock it. If you doubt about your warranty, you can use the rooting with locked bootloader method. but you still need to relock if you want to claim your warranty in some cases. I hope you will not.
my advice is just use to your phone first, you enjoy with keyboard, texting, surfing on google play, bla bla bla. You will find the answer why you want to root or not.
I already know that I want to root my phone, the main reason is to get rid of the ads.
I'm just not sure, which is the preferred method of rooting it. I'm curious what's going to happen to future updates if I root the phone (some say, that every firmware unroots the phone).
KlemenKosir said:
Hi!
This summer I'm getting my first Android phone (Xperia S), and I have some questions about rooting. I would post this in the Development section, but I don't have 10 posts.
Since I'm a power user, I want to root my phone, but since I never had a smart phone, I'm not that familiar with the rooting process. I know what bootloader and rooting itself is, but when I'm reading the guides, I'm not completely familiar with all the terms and whatnot.
I only want to root my phone, without using any special roms or anything.1. Should I keep my bootloader locked or should I unlock it? 2. Does this affect the updates in any way? 3. If I unlock the bootloader, will I still be able to update the phone or will I need to relock it?
Will I need to reroot the phone after each firmware update?
If you have any additional hints or information, I would be glad to read it.
Regards,
Klemen
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I've numbered your questions in the quote, and made them bold for easier explanation.
1. Considering your last post (you want mostly to remove ads), I would recommend keeping it locked. For rooting it and installing CWM Recovery (I can try to explain what this is, if you don't know), you can follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
2. As said by XGAdev, you must relock your bootloader if you need to send it to warranty or update using either SUS or PC Companion. But you always can use Flashtool for updating. Just download the original firware you want, put it on the right folder and flash it.
3. Well, the answer is on the second one.
Right now, you just want to remove ads. In no time you will be heavily modding it, theming,etc. This also happened to me
If you need anything else, just say it. Press the thanks button if I was helpful enough, and if you want to press it. If not, just say it
My opinion:
Keep the BL locked, so you don't loose the DRM Keys, and follow the Root with BL Locked Guide to obtain Root Acess...
Unless you really want to have a tweaked kernel you wont need to Unlock the BL
Felimenta97 said:
I've numbered your questions in the quote, and made them bold for easier explanation.
1. Considering your last post (you want mostly to remove ads), I would recommend keeping it locked. For rooting it and installing CWM Recovery (I can try to explain what this is, if you don't know), you can follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
2. As said by XGAdev, you must relock your bootloader if you need to send it to warranty or update using either SUS or PC Companion. But you always can use Flashtool for updating. Just download the original firware you want, put it on the right folder and flash it.
3. Well, the answer is on the second one.
Right now, you just want to remove ads. In no time you will be heavily modding it, theming,etc. This also happened to me
If you need anything else, just say it. Press the thanks button if I was helpful enough, and if you want to press it. If not, just say it
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Thank you very much for your help!
What about if I decide to unlock my bootloader? How can I root ICS and install CWM in that case?
KlemenKosir said:
Thank you very much for your help!
What about if I decide to unlock my bootloader? How can I root ICS and install CWM in that case?
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Just flash Advanced stock ics kernel and you will get root and cwm.
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gm007 said:
Just flash Advanced stock ics kernel and you will get root and cwm.
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What's the difference between the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel and the SSpeed Kernel? The SSpeed is supposed to increase performance, but is the difference noticeable?
KlemenKosir said:
What's the difference between the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel and the SSpeed Kernel? The SSpeed is supposed to increase performance, but is the difference noticeable?
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The advanced stock kernel is same as stock without overclocking,and default governor.
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So, when I get my phone, I just unlock the bootloader, use fastboot to flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel, and use the ClockworkMod to flash a ROM?
KlemenKosir said:
So, when I get my phone, I just unlock the bootloader, use fastboot to flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel, and use the ClockworkMod to flash a ROM?
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Yes. Pretty much that.
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Thank you for your help, everyone, this is going to help a lot!
KlemenKosir said:
Thank you for your help, everyone, this is going to help a lot!
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I bet you're like me and won't be able to stop there. And I guess that you'd want to try jelly bean and for that (at least as of today) you need unlocked one...
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elvirag said:
I bet you're like me and won't be able to stop there. And I guess that you'd want to try jelly bean and for that (at least as of today) you need unlocked one...
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Well, for starters, I'm only going to root the phone. After some time, I'll maybe consider trying other ROMs.
Any ROM can be used in Locked BL (rooted)?

[Q] Newbie : Using custom roms, unlock bl etc.

Hello guys
I want to use certain custom roms and upgrade from my 2.1 ....
I kept reading 10-15 threads but I'm still a bit confused so just in case, i'll ask just to be sure and avoid bricking it.
So, here's the info of my phone :
1. Xpeia X10 Mini Pro U20i
2. Manufacture Date : 10W35
3. Base Band Version : M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404006
4. Kernel Verion : 2.6.29
5. Firmware Version 2.1
Now, I posted everything ...
Few questions:
1. Is there a chance of briking it ?
2. In order to install custom ROMS, I need to unlock the bootloader first?
Now ....
I do read the threads fully, but being a noob coming to this .. (not stupid thouh ) .. it's a bit confusing but I will manage to do it .. just need some starting points.
So, anything I should do before flashing the ROM , please enumerate here.
Thanks
maxijuni0r said:
Hello guys
I want to use certain custom roms and upgrade from my 2.1 ....
..
Thanks
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First of all, you need to update your firmware, the baseband needs to read 4015 on the end before you install any roms.
Second: There are ROMS that will run fine on your current kernel, so if you choose one of those, there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
If you want to run a ROM that states it needs a custom (usually nAa) kernel, then you do need to unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't flash the new kernel.
With the 10w35 datestamp you won't get a hard brick with unlocking, but it may still go wrong, depending on some other factors, namely your simlock-certificate.
I would recommend to start with a rom that runs on stock kernel, to get some experience, and do the other things once you feel more comfortable
SmG67 said:
First of all, you need to update your firmware, the baseband needs to read 4015 on the end before you install any roms.
Second: There are ROMS that will run fine on your current kernel, so if you choose one of those, there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
If you want to run a ROM that states it needs a custom (usually nAa) kernel, then you do need to unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't flash the new kernel.
With the 10w35 datestamp you won't get a hard brick with unlocking, but it may still go wrong, depending on some other factors, namely your simlock-certificate.
I would recommend to start with a rom that runs on stock kernel, to get some experience, and do the other things once you feel more comfortable
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Thanks man ...
This is exactly the info I needed ... I will start with a stock one, need to find now how to update my firmware.
By the way, is there a way of getting adobe flash ...after update ? If so, is there any ROM you suggest in that matter ?
maxijuni0r said:
Thanks man ...
This is exactly the info I needed ... I will start with a stock one, need to find now how to update my firmware.
By the way, is there a way of getting adobe flash ...after update ? If so, is there any ROM you suggest in that matter ?
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If I remember correctly Android supported flash since 2.2 frozen yogurt, so any custom roms could run it, you'll just have to find the flashplayer for armv6, there should be a link somewhere on this forum. Try the Mini Themes and Apps section
Never be afraid of flashing. Because you can always recover it. the only tough thing is unlocking the BL. read carefully and pay attention. Goodluck.
PS if you HARD BRICK your phone because you fail to unlock the BL it can still be repaired via JTAG.
zenesis said:
Never be afraid of flashing. Because you can always recover it. the only tough thing is unlocking the BL. read carefully and pay attention. Goodluck.
PS if you HARD BRICK your phone because you fail to unlock the BL it can still be repaired via JTAG.
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Thanks man for the warnings .
I kept reading for two days now I'm ready to do it ....
Wish me luck.

[Q] Problem using flashtool?

Hi guys I'm the proud new owner of an Xperia z ultra, All i want to do is install cm 10.2 but like always luck is not on my side lol.
My phones fully stock on the latest firmware and im following a guide on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZCq0Bq4Bhs
Im not sure if i need to unlock my bootloader or anything like i had done with me Xperia Z.
Ive installed all the drivers in flashtool for my device etc. and when i connect my phone with volume up i get the solid blue light and flashtool shows " device connected in fastboot mode" but thats all.
I try to flash the .img file but when i reboot back into the system i go straight back to the stock rom?
I know im probably doing something completely stupid and will figure it out but some help would be really appreciated since ive ashamedly been using an iphone 5 for the last few months.
Update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So far ive rooted the phone and backed up my TA partition, do i need to unlock my bootloader to install a custom rom?
so far ive found that its possibly something to do with my drivers? because although it says device connected in flash tool it doesn't come up with any thing else like in the video tutorial?
Although i dont know what to do about that as ive installed all the right drivers?
Yes, you have to unlock the bootloader to flash custom ROMs. You don't have to unlock it if you're just flashing stock Roms, but you have to do it if you want to flash CM, ParanoidAndroid etc.
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Yes, you have to unlock the bootloader to flash custom ROMs. You don't have to unlock it if you're just flashing stock Roms, but you have to do it if you want to flash CM, ParanoidAndroid etc.
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Ok thanks a lot ill get started on that now
Just take a look at this thread for guidance. 4th post is about unlocking bootloader and installing Recovery. Once you've installed Recovery you're ready to go and you can flash ROM's like you usually do.

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