This is kind of specific to a certain ROM, but not specific enough apparantly for the mods, so ill try to explain it the best I can.
I'm using J's CM7 (Android 2.3.2 I think) and am using the wrong kernel which normally means you shouldn't be able to boot, but for some reason I'm still able to. Because im on the wrong kernel I cant access CWM. I also have a busted USB port amd can't use Flash Tool to update the kernel.
So, my question is, is there a way to install CWM while on wrong kernel? (Basically meaning I can't see the FXP logo on boot). I can remove my SD card and plug it into a PC to transfer files if necessary.
Secondary question: Is there a way to update the kernel without FlashTool on a PC?
Flash the correct ROM for ur current kernel, atleast u will get a working phone, & there's no way to flash/update kernel without USB cable, u must buy a new one..
Ask the flash tool dev that which are the necessary files for installing cwm recovery
Best way is first install xrecovery using the app if u are on 2.1 kernel or copy the newest files if u are on 2.3 kernel
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In Cobratos thread for how to run unlocked roms on locked bootloader there is a file for cwm you can install through xrecovery..
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Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
Jamie1029 said:
Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
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save the rom of your choosing on your phones usb storage...there you can flash it easily...so download rom and you will find it if you go in my files then search the folder download and it should be there ready for you in a zip file..
just follow the instructions at the main page of the rom thread that you want to flash and you should be fine..
first though if you are not already make sure you flash a cf root kernel so you get rooted and then go ahead and flash a rom....once you have cf on then you should have cwm were you can flash your rom through there...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
follow the guide in that link (im sure you have done but its late here so sorry) and then will see you have cwm and then flash your rom of your choosing
I'm rooted but I rooted the old way --> flashed an insecure kernel, downloaded this program called S2 root and rooted via USB, then flashed the original kernel back. It appears that by doing it this way, I don't have clockworkmod recovery..
Should I always flash using the way you said?
Ok.. so let me go through the process..
1) Get a CF root Kernel which will allow me to have cwm. Question: Does the kernel version always have to match the 'ROM' version? When I updated to KJ2 I see that under phone info the 'Baseband Version' reads I9100XXKI4. Does baseband mean ROM, i.e. I have KI4 ROM but KJ2 kernel?
2) Flash following instructions from the modified ROM. I can simply store the rom on my phones memory and flash from there. Do I have to do anything after this? e.g. wouldnt I have to flash another kernel from that modified ROM, and in doing so would I lose my root and cwm? How important it for ROMS to match kernels?
Also, when I install the CF root kernel I get the yellow triangle on boot right.. I read the method on your link to remove it but it seems complicated. What is he actually doing to remove the triangle? Is he flashing back the original kernel?
The method he mentioned is the easiest way to flash a custom kernel, without having the yellow triangle.
The kernel doesn't have to match the ROM version. A custom kernel, e.g. like hardcore's speedmod (can be found in the original android section) installs root and CWM automatically.
Flash the custom kernel with Odin. The yellow triangle should appear after that. But CWM should be available and you're rooted now.
Reflash the original Kernel with CWM to remove the yellow triangle.
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Jamie1029 said:
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Any stock kernel is flashed through ODIN after rooting to get rid of yellow triangle. Afterwards, to flash any kernel of your choice, use DarkyROM tool.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ficeto.darkyrom&hl=en
Just copy the kernel tar file in to your usb storage and you can flash the kernel within phone using darkyrom tool (no need of pc). Also this method won't give you back the yellow triangle again.
And to be safe, it's a wise idea to buy an USB jig to reset your binary counter.
Thanks for your help Droid. Interesting I noticed that I did not get the yellow triangle after flashing siyah kernel over cwm. Original kernel before that was the stock one modified as per crikelos instructions to get the speedmod.. is that normal?
Ohh I don't get the binary counter thing. Why do I need to reset it? And how and why can a USB jig do this? A link would help. Thanks!
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Hi guys i know this may sound stupid but
yesterday i flash my lg p500 with franco kernel(v19.4) and cm9 rom using boot recovery mode and everything was fine(while installing a new rom i had made backup of my stock rom and franco kernel) but at the evening i found that my younger brother accidentally backed up everything which means now again i am on android 2.3.3 and he has formatted the sd card.
so i thought i can again upgrade it but i found some major problems
1. my o1 is not connecting to pc
2. camera is not working
3. Bluetooth is not getting on
and so more
LG P500
rom : stock rom(android : gingerbread 2.3.3)
kernel : franco kernel 19.4
software version : V20C
plz guide me what do i do now ?????????????
Thanx in advance
Not sure what ur asking exactly.
Try flashing a more stable rom or the cm7 nightlies.
The camera does not work in 4.0.3 as its very buggy(still in beta state)
jdayscokn said:
Not sure what ur asking exactly.
Try flashing a more stable rom or the cm7 nightlies.
The camera does not work in 4.0.3 as its very buggy(still in beta state)
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Thanks for reply
but i am unable to connect to my pc so that i can flash my o1.
camera and other things are not working in a stock rom not in cm 9
You're running an official LG Gingerbread with a 2.6.32 kernel? That's wrong. Flash any .35 kernel. I recommend this one: http://www.mediafire.com/?lf87arbc491f5y2
By the way, I think you still can mount the sdcard on recovery to transfer files to it.
no my kernal version is 2.6.32.46 franco v19.4
and my pc is not recognising my o1 then how i transfer files for flashing
You could always download the rom through your phone and flash it that way, just don't format SD card, can still wipe data/cache/dalvik.
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Or if you have a sd card reader for your computer just take it out of your phone and put the file on it that way
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As I said, it's wrong to use a .32 kernel with the stock Gingerbread. You have to use a .35 kernel with this ROM.
Download any .35 kernel, turn off your phone then boot to the recovery through the buttons combination, then mount the sd card to transfer the files to it and flash.
Or make the mentioned above, downloading through your phone then enter recovery to flash it.
yup buddy i am doing the same let's hope this works.
m totally blank pla help shows error
1. Can't mount /sdcard/
What exactly are you doing? And did you try what I suggested?
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Download a .35 kernel to stop having the errors. You have 2 ways.
1. Download on your PC, then boot into recovery on your phone, connect it to your PC through USB and go to "mounts and storage > mount USB storage". After this you can flash the kernel.
2. Download on your phone then go to recovery and flash it.
Can you download the file from your phone? Not your computer. As in go to the spot to download on your phone browser not your computer. Then reboot into recovery and install from SD.
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now i have flash my kernel(link given by you)
and reboot and look what has comes
Fastboot mode started
ud_start()
--suspend--
--reset--
My guess would be that the .32 kernel messed something on the ROM.
You were on stock Gingerbread with the (wrong) franco.kernel .32 before, right? No more modifications?
Only do this if you have no alternatives.
In worst case scenario, you can copy your backup from the sd card to the PC (on recovery), turn off your phone and boot on emergency mode (back + volume up + power), connect to the PC and use KDZ to flash the stock ROM again (selecting EMERGENCY instead of DIAG).
Then with a system running OK you could install the recovery again, copy your backup to sd card, restore it and try something that solve the problem this backup has.
i have downloaded cm 7.1 rom but when i try to install big error list comes
and at the end installation aborted
wat should i do now ??
right now i am on stock rom and on kernel(link given by you)
suraj1992 said:
right now i am on stock rom and on kernel(link given by you)
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But it doesn't boot, right?
yes that's the main problem.............
I've recently bought this phone and now I'm willing to install a custom ROM (like FXP CM9.0).
I know that before anything I should unlock the bootloader of my phone. I don't care about DRM things, so I could just go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and follow the procedure there, right?
After, what should I do? Do I need to install CWM (from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741) to be able to flash the ROM?
I've read in another topic of this section someone telling the user to follow the procedure of this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613.
That topic teaches you how to unlock bootloader, but can't I just do that using Sony Ericsson's own method?
u should root first before can install cwm
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u should root first before can install cwm
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Is not needed.
First, unlock bootloader.
Second, copy ROM .zip file to SD card, install custom kernel, most of them include already CWM.
Third, enter CWM and install custom ROM.
That last topic, it is the same as on official Sony method, but it is brought everything to one app, so you don't need to get the code yourself or use fastboot, just insert IMEI and let the app do it.
Haven't tested myself, so unaware of it.
Someguyfromhell said:
Is not needed.
First, unlock bootloader.
Second, copy ROM .zip file to SD card, install custom kernel, most of them include already CWM.
Third, enter CWM and install custom ROM.
That last topic, it is the same as on official Sony method, but it is brought everything to one app, so you don't need to get the code yourself or use fastboot, just insert IMEI and let the app do it.
Haven't tested myself, so unaware of it.
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I didn't look into FXP CM9.0 files. Does it include a proper kernel with CWM to work with that ROM?
Also, FXP recommends users to install "SEMC BASEBAND 64".
Do I install it before using CWM to "install from ZIP" the FXP CM9.0 ROM?
Also, how do I install that baseband? Using Flashtool? Does SEUS already install the latest baseband if I use it to update my phone?
Sorry for so many questions.
Check your baseband version from settings-about phone, 2 last numbers. Not familiar with it, because I haven't used CM, not stable enough for me.
CM includes kernel, it is the boot.img file, already in the zip. Just extract the boot.img, then place zip file to sdcard.
Don't worry about the questions, we all were beginners one time.
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Hi, I am new in the forum, i don't know if this is the correct place to make this question, does somebody know if exist a way to change the walkman key? i hate the walkman player so I want to use the key to access to other app like power amp or something like that, thanks!
Someguyfromhell said:
Check your baseband version from settings-about phone, 2 last numbers. Not familiar with it, because I haven't used CM, not stable enough for me.
CM includes kernel, it is the boot.img file, already in the zip. Just extract the boot.img, then place zip file to sdcard.
Don't worry about the questions, we all were beginners one time.
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So I need to use Flashtools to flash that boot.img (custom kernel with CWM) into my phone, right?
After flashing, I power on my phone and enter into CWM mode to wipe memory and then flash the firmware using the ROM's .zip file that is in SD Card.
Is that the right procedure (obviously assuming that I've unlocked the bootloader before)?
davidcmc said:
So I need to use Flashtools to flash that boot.img (custom kernel with CWM) into my phone, right?
After flashing, I power on my phone and enter into CWM mode to wipe memory and then flash the firmware using the ROM's .zip file that is in SD Card.
Is that the right procedure (obviously assuming that I've unlocked the bootloader before)?
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you can use this post as a guide for flashing a custom rom on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24092702&postcount=10
i personally used the SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123 to unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel
then just copy rom on your sd card
boot into cwn, wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache.
then install zip file of the custom rom.
reboot. and do another reboot. done.
petrcech said:
Hi, I am new in the forum, i don't know if this is the correct place to make this question, does somebody know if exist a way to change the walkman key? i hate the walkman player so I want to use the key to access to other app like power amp or something like that, thanks!
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535915
Set as Search key and then use some app to set Search key to launch an app.
I installed CWM for testing a ROM from XDA.
Now I can't connect my device to the PC and it looks like I can't get in flashmode.
PC Companion isn't recognizing my phone.
I tried several cables and charging works - it even prepares the internal storage (notification bar) but I don't see my Xperia P in Explorer and in PC Companion.
It's strange, that the issues came since I installed CWM.
If I uninstalled it, would I get into flashmode or see my device in Explorer? I don't really like the ROM I flashed, I always get force close in several apps.
Also, when I wanted to flash with CWM I made a "X" for backing up my data. Can I restore my system like it was before flash? (While flashing, there were some messages like "backing up" or sth)
And last question: When I flashed CWM I got a message about ROOT, I had to chosse if I want it or not. I choosed yes, but it said "this cannot be undone". I googled and noone posted this ROOT question before. Is this normal?
102 views and noone knows how to do that?
U cant unflash a CWM unless u go back to your stock firmware as CWM comes with different kernels. And the reason why PC and SEUS wont recognize your phone is because you have unlocked it and rooted it with custom kernel. I assume you are using GB coz i faced the internal storage problem with GB stock and the mtp process which is actually stupid of sony. Anywayz, U need to flash the stock firmware again to make those work again plus if you dont want the CWM too. But if you just want to keep your root but no CWM then u got to reflash your stock firmware, go to fastboot mode, flash a stock kernel (GB and ICS have different kernels which u can find over xda), then fastboot your stock kernel again. This procedure will let you keep your root but wont use custom kernels a.k.a CWM. If you are into ICS then u can use the custom kernels coz it wont do any damages or hiccups while u try to connect your phone to PC.
FOR SD CARD MOUNTING OVER GB : SD CARD MOUNTER FOR Xperia S,P,SOLA (GB ONLY)
DOOM KERNEL :DOOMKERNEL ONLY FOR STOCK GB
ADVANCE STOCK KERNEL : ADVANCE STOCK KERNELS FOR ICS
ashqmallik said:
U cant unflash a CWM unless u go back to your stock firmware as CWM comes with different kernels. And the reason why PC and SEUS wont recognize your phone is because you have unlocked it and rooted it. U need to flash the stock firmware again make those work again plus if you dont want the CWM too. But if you just want to keep your root but no CWM then u got to reflash your stock firmware, go to fastboot mode, flash a stock kernel (GB and ICS have different kernels which u can find over xda), then fastboot your stock kernel again. This procedure will let you keep your root but wont use custom kernels a.k.a CWM.
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Oh yeah thanks! I flashed in fastboot mode and now I can flash in flash mode!
Too bad PC Companion won't flash my device anymore
lesiki said:
Oh yeah thanks! I flashed in fastboot mode and now I can flash in flash mode!
Too bad PC Companion won't flash my device anymore
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I personally hate PCC. You can always find the latest firmware within hours of its first release, so its pretty easy to get and flash it back using flashtool easily. By the way, do check the links i provided later on my previous comments. Might help you
ashqmallik said:
I personally hate PCC. You can always find the latest firmware within hours of its first release, so its pretty easy to get and flash it back using flashtool easily. By the way, do check the links i provided later on my previous comments. Might help you
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I liked PC Companion because it doesn't void the guarantee but now it's ok
And thanks for the links, I didn't notice them the first time I read your post
Hi everybody please help me with my ST18i
Tp wont boot stuck in sony logo.I read all posts and treads on this forum
what im do
1. Unlock boot oficialy
2.Flash CWM with flasboot
3.Flash Cyanigenmod with CWM "install from zip"
Tp bootup but dont work touch then in this forum i find post about if bootloader no st 18i touch will not work
in flashtool my phone see like R800i how can i change that on my ST18i ?
and i try reflash to other kernel like ctckernel boot_9_587c-d-e.img.
freexperia work on cyagenmod but in other custom firmware not work.
im flash with SEUS not work
Flash with Flashtool not work
in general i don have idea anymore how can repair please help
for me strange cyanugenmod 9-7 stable not properly work on my phone image on display jumping from left to right and touch don work
my tp came to me in this problem if be any solutions please help
how can repair my tp. Thanks
ps: i m from Kz my eng bad sorry. I can understand but cant explain normaly against sorry
Hello!
Remember this: You CAN'T use stock kernel with Cyanogenmod. You need to flash the kernel included inside the zip you downloaded.
And as far as I know, there is no CTC kernel for Xperia Mini or Xperia MDPI.
Since you already said that you unlocked the bootloader of your phone, try reflashing stock ICS firmware of Xperia Mini using Flashtool. Then if you want to install the ICS Cyanogenmod, download the zip file for your phone. After downloading the zip, flash the kernel that can be found inside the zip. That kernel has already a CWM installed so no need to install CWM manually. After flashing the kernel, install now the Cyanogenmod zip.
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St18i
arjunbalagtasand02 said:
Hello!
Remember this: You CAN'T use stock kernel with Cyanogenmod. You need to flash the kernel included inside the zip you downloaded.
And as far as I know, there is no CTC kernel for Xperia Mini or Xperia MDPI.
Since you already said that you unlocked the bootloader of your phone, try reflashing stock ICS firmware of Xperia Mini using Flashtool. Then if you want to install the ICS Cyanogenmod, download the zip file for your phone. After downloading the zip, flash the kernel that can be found inside the zip. That kernel has already a CWM installed so no need to install CWM manually. After flashing the kernel, install now the Cyanogenmod zip.
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i do like you say
1) flash stock (wont boot)
2) unlock bootloader
3) flash kernel in Cyagenmod.zip
4)Enter recovery and install ICS Cyagenmod.zip
5) TP bootup but toch not work
why stock firmware wont boot?
can i change bootloader in TP because in Flashtool tp is defined R800i but must be ST18i
thx for help
Dizmiss said:
i do like you say
1) flash stock (wont boot)
2) unlock bootloader
3) flash kernel in Cyagenmod.zip
4)Enter recovery and install ICS Cyagenmod.zip
5) TP bootup but toch not work
why stock firmware wont boot?
can i change bootloader in TP because in Flashtool tp is defined R800i but must be ST18i
thx for help
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did u mess up ur phone in previous?!?! it looks like.
1. unlock bootloader is only once. it will STAY unlocked no matter what u do. so dont do it again
2.before installing a custom rom like CM, flashing a stock.ftf is good idea like u do, BUT:
a) make sure its the latest version of flashtool
b) install the drivers in the drivers folder of flashtool.
c) may install android SDK to get the google usb drivers (dont install ALL!!! just leave all like it is & install)
2.1 SO NOW if u flash a stock.ftf fw for YOUR phone, IT WILL BOOT 100%. ELSE:
a) u doing sth wrong (wrong fw etc)
b) ur phone is broken , a stock ics ftf will boot 100%, remember.
after this install cm like u say (kernel flash 1st than rom.--> boot)
st18i
bejunk said:
did u mess up ur phone in previous?!?! it looks like.
1. unlock bootloader is only once. it will STAY unlocked no matter what u do. so dont do it again
2.before installing a custom rom like CM, flashing a stock.ftf is good idea like u do, BUT:
a) make sure its the latest version of flashtool
b) install the drivers in the drivers folder of flashtool.
c) may install android SDK to get the google usb drivers (dont install ALL!!! just leave all like it is & install)
2.1 SO NOW if u flash a stock.ftf fw for YOUR phone, IT WILL BOOT 100%. ELSE:
a) u doing sth wrong (wrong fw etc)
b) ur phone is broken , a stock ics ftf will boot 100%, remember.
after this install cm like u say (kernel flash 1st than rom.--> boot)
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Ok i will try like you say thanks for help ..if tp bootup i will write
regards