Hi, I have unlocked bootloader using official method on SE site and flashed custom kernel to get root privileges on my SK17i (firmware is stock .62...), so if I want to relock bootloader (I think I can manage this ) do I have to flash stock kernel also or it's enough just to have stock rom (with bl locked of course) to be able to update safely when official ICS comes out?
First you must flash stock kernel and then lock you bootloader cause custom kernel can't work with locked bootloaderYou can't update to ICS with custom kernel as far as i know.
ICS will definitely require stock firmware and kernel.
And yes, first install stock kernel, then relock bootloader.
Stock kernel
Someguyfromhell said:
ICS will definitely require stock firmware and kernel.
And yes, first install stock kernel, then relock bootloader.
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Where can i get stock kernel?
spiridon986 said:
Hi, I have unlocked bootloader using official method on SE site and flashed custom kernel to get root privileges on my SK17i (firmware is stock .62...), so if I want to relock bootloader (I think I can manage this ) do I have to flash stock kernel also or it's enough just to have stock rom (with bl locked of course) to be able to update safely when official ICS comes out?
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No need to flash stock kernel separately... Just download stock firmware and flash it.. It includes the stock kernel... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30731936
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I have WT19i and i have unlocked the bootloader official method. Now i flashed .58 firmware and now i wanna update to .62 but i have read somewhere that after unlocking bootloader if u update the phone gets brick.
So any solution?
If i flash .62 firmware directly then would i get root access too?
cause i have root access in .58
converse5 said:
I have WT19i and i have unlocked the bootloader official method. Now i flashed .58 firmware and now i wanna update to .62 but i have read somewhere that after unlocking bootloader if u update the phone gets brick.
So any solution?
If i flash .62 firmware directly then would i get root access too?
cause i have root access in .58
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If you have stock kernel, just relock the bootloader. Making update directly from phone with unlocked bootloader causes brick indeed.
First relock the bootloader, then make update directly from the phone(3G or WiFi) to .62.
Relocking is written in my tutorial, check there if you need help how to do it.
If I relock bootloader, the process perform a wipe same as when I unlock via Sony Official Method ?
I want relock my bootloader, but with no wipe =D
(using stock kernel and stock .58FW)
Dont forget that wipe is best thing what you can do before upgrade to ics
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I have Rage Kernel installed, so now what to do?
Or shall i flash a custom rom?
and one more thing, if i install custom rom then would i be able to upgrade to ics easily?
converse5 said:
I have Rage Kernel installed, so now what to do?
Or shall i flash a custom rom?
and one more thing, if i install custom rom then would i be able to upgrade to ics easily?
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Your question is already answered, on the ICS stuff. Reload original firmware just to be sure prior update, always perform clean wipe when shifting ROMS so as to avoid un-pleasant experience and make most of it.
Hi, i want stock ics on my wt19i
it has a freexperia rom 2.3.7 on it at the moment, and 2.6.32.9-fxp kernel
is there a flashable ics stock kernel & rom for it or do i have to relock bootloader and flash a stock rom in order to update from sony ?
You can flash it via flashtool without relocking the bootloader
If you want to use stock kernel, but also want root access, you'll have to follow THIS tutorial. But I'd suggest to use a pre-rooted kernel!
Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
Have I understood it right? unlocked bootloader + flash prerooted system rom. That should work?
If I want to install custom rom I need custom recovery. I would appreciate if someone could verify this for me, thanks!
twk99 said:
Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
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custom ROMS http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/
and recovery is attached, just unzip and run bat.
I relocked my boot loader using this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563840
But after flashing the relock bootloader phone is not turn on. It just vibrate. After few seconds i can turn on the phone again and again. But it just vibrate.
I used official method for unlock my BL
Then I again unlocked my bootloader..after that the phone turns on normally. please tell me what to do??
I'm on rage kernel 3.0 and stock gingerbread
I want stock ICS are there any method for flashing stock ICS without using
Sony PC Companion??
If you're using a custom kernel then it wont boot after relocking, so you need to flash a stock kernel and a ROM that works on it.
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If you're using a custom kernel then it wont boot after relocking, so you need to flash a stock kernel and a ROM that works on it.
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I flashed stock kernel using this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
but it doesnt work
Hmmm...flash the whole packages including the firmwares from that link then re-lock your bootloader....
if you want to use stock ICS, then you don't have to re-lock your bootloader....just flash ICS custom kernel, then flash stock ICS firmwares.....
Pusak Gaoq said:
Hmmm...flash the whole packages including the firmwares from that link then re-lock your bootloader....
if you want to use stock ICS, then you don't have to re-lock your bootloader....just flash ICS custom kernel, then flash stock ICS firmwares.....
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are there any link to stock ICS?
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are there any link to stock ICS?
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Hmmm...the link that you give before this contains all stock ICS firmwares with some are mod by adding pre-rooted and CWM as buit-in packs....
Pusak Gaoq said:
Hmmm...the link that you give before this contains all stock ICS firmwares with some are mod by adding pre-rooted and CWM as buit-in packs....
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thanks but it says 4.0.2.A.0.69... which is same as my gingerbread`s build no so confised
nascar895 said:
thanks but it says 4.0.2.A.0.69... which is same as my gingerbread`s build no so confised
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try looking at HERE but the links is for custom roms and custom kernel....
you have to use the search options if you want to find stock ICS roms....
Hi,
I recently tried to root .62 LWW stock rom.
My unsuccessful attempts are recorded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068238
Again today i tried to do it 2 times. Once with Flashtools and other time with SEUS (though it says i have the latest version on .58!).
I have unlocked BL so doing OTA on .58 rooted version = stops my device from turning on.
So i am just requesting whether someone could upload a rooted .62 stock rom for LWW version? IAlso i have tried rooting on my own using Knight45's article but it failed to boot :/
So now my only option is to get a .62 rooted rom and tweak it slowly on my own
It would be much appreciated for your support in this = )
Thank you
Download A Stock ROM (Check Stickies Thread) then Flash a Custom Kernel (You Had Unlocked your bootloader right? ) so you can get Root
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Singgih4050 said:
Download A Stock ROM (Check Stickies Thread) then Flash a Custom Kernel (You Had Unlocked your bootloader right? ) so you can get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda premium
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Hi,
Little confused as this hasn't been mentioned before.
Are you saying, for me to get root on .62, all i have to do is:
Flash a stockof .62 rom to my LWW
Flash a custom Kernel i.e. rage kernal 3.0 or x-kernal?
and i shall have root?
And also, yes i have unlocked bootloader.
Custom kernal i was looking to use (will most likely use rage kernal):
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
3) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25499983&postcount=101
Yep, Just Flash a Custom Kernel if you have Unlocked Bootloader and you will get root