[Q] Tips for flashing needed!! :( - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!

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aXel047 said:
So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
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flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343

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You can use flashtool: http://androxyde.github.com/ (PM me if you can't download).
I would suggest you to jump on FreeXperia mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715 as it is way better than stock, and it makes your phone rooted. Hovewer, you need unlock your bootloader.

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Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!

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aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure

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Izzy Stinson said:
i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
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Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!

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aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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You can always relock your bootloader and update but you can't get back DRM rights...which is not a big issue...so what if track id don't work, there are better similar apps like soundhound.Also there is a method which unlocks bootloader without losing DRM but never test it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Whatever you do first read well then try

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do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)

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singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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what are u referring to!?

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singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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I'm not sure for mini, just make sure the green led lights up, if its blue, it means its in the fastboot mode.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

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aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

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aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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Yupz, if you unlock boot loader your DRM will lose..
Your track ID not working...
Im unlock boot loader and now use custom ROM (hybroman)..
U can download new track id from market... And for Timescape, I back up time scape from old fw and working properly in custom ROM...
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App

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urra901109 said:
1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Thats right...
You got freedom with your phone at all...
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App

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Izzy Stinson said:
flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?

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Volume up for fast boot(blue LED) and volume down for flash mod(green LED) for xperia mini ST15i

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aXel047 said:
Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
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Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
Sent from my SK17i using XDA

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Are you succes??
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Dheny Brightside said:
Are you succes??
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actually i dnt get much time...i willl try it soon...n let u knw!!

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Izzy Stinson said:
Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Yes u really did help me soak in a lil about rooting n flashing..thanks alot!!
1 more question though, when i flash .58 my device will still have all the bloatware that came pre-installed!??
Coz i have this app Wavesecure n i realy don't wanna lose it!!

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ALRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can confirm Izzy's instruction +1
THnx mate
successfully flashed .58 FW on my device
successfully rooted my xperia mini pro!!!
Yawn..m tired now..strained my eyes reading threads n posts!!
will try to update to .62 OTA and confirm whether root remains!!