I still don't know about any rooting process and there was a lot of instructions I can't understand. Almost all of them are in shortcuts. I tried searching but almost all of it was too much complex for me. Computer illiterate here. >_<
I tried rooting my phone when it was still .42 using the one with zergrush. And now I updated my phone via PCC the root was gone. And I can't seem to root again via same method.
I downloaded things I saw here like the flash tool, fast boot, cwm and I don't gave a single clue how to use them right and there was this OTA or OTE updating to .62 which I don't understand what it is. I'm afraid I may do something bad to my phone.
Is there a way to root my phone again without unlocking the bootloader? Seems like on some of what I understand you have to unlock it, to use fastboot, flashtool or CWM. But I'm afraid to do it. Can you help me with the clearest instruction on how can I root my phone again? Thanks. And sorry for being ignorant with this things >_<
hello
you could flash .42 with wotanserver and root it, after that, update phone on phone! not pc companion, root will not stay. if you have unlocked bootloader, try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
root should stay, if you ota
Why creating new thread? I see you already know much, so that means you read some threads, so why starting new one in stead of replying in existing one?
OTA update is Over The Air update, meaning you need to use update center option in your setttings->about phone, not using pc companion or seus.
Follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21912336
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nikorijung said:
Seems like on some of what I understand you have to unlock it
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No, you don't need to unlock it. That is only if you wanna use kernel which have root inside itself.
Akizella said:
if you have unlocked bootloader
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he wrote that he's on locked BL
nikorijung said:
Is there a way to root my phone again without unlocking the bootloader?
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Try my way what Madfysh linked to you and indeed why creating a new thread, have you searched ??? I think you dont, and posting a new thread :s.
At all newbies: learn to search !! And dont post a new thread, come one !!!!!!!!
Sent from my Supercharged Neo V with a tiny keyboard and using Tapatalk Premium !!
I'm really sorry. It's just that yes I read much but the infos was not that clear to me. Almost all instructions was in shortcut and I'm afraid to bump some topics from ages ago. I tried searching and found things but still didn't help me. -__-
some shortcuts like how do you do fasboot mode? or flashmode? can I install CWM without unlocking bootloader, how you use the CWM if you succesfully installed it and things? And how you use the flashtool. I'm sorry, still pretty much learning it. sorry for bad english
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anyway thanks for the link I'm going to try it and sorry for making another topic. >_< because I'm so confused. Anyway if you can flash .42 you can flash .62 too right?
nikorijung said:
I'm afraid to bump some topics from ages ago.
some shortcuts like how do you do fasboot mode? or flashmode? can I install CWM without unlocking bootloader, how you use the CWM if you succesfully installed it and things?
Anyway if you can flash .42 you can flash .62 too right?
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1) better to bump older thread(even though I'm sure it was already bumped ) than to create new thread, because that way you spread information on more places, instead of one place
2)fastboot mode: phone turned off, while holding menu, key connect cable, blue LED should turn on.
3)flashmode: phone turned off, while holding back key, connect cable, green LED should go on.
4)CWM can be installed even on locked bootloader, but you need to have root to install CWM
5)how to enter CWM? that depends on CWM, on some you need to press repeatedly back key while booting, some pressing volume-, on some you need to tap on screen.
6)you can flash any fw, whether you use flashtool(link to tutorial) and flash .ftf file, or using wotan-server(easier for new guys)
Madfysh said:
1) better to bump older thread(even though I'm sure it was already bumped ) than to create new thread, because that way you spread information on more places, instead of one place
2)fastboot mode: phone turned off, while holding menu, key connect cable, blue LED should turn on.
3)flashmode: phone turned off, while holding back key, connect cable, green LED should go on.
4)CWM can be installed even on locked bootloader, but you need to have root to install CWM
5)how to enter CWM? that depends on CWM, on some you need to press repeatedly back key while booting, some pressing volume-, on some you need to tap on screen.
6)you can flash any fw, whether you use flashtool(link to tutorial) and flash .ftf file, or using wotan-server(easier for new guys)
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thanks a lot! now everything is clear to me. So I can flash .62 instead of doing the OTA right?
sorry I didn't know that it's better to bump old threads here for in other forums they got all that angry when someone bumped an old thread. Thanks again!
nikorijung said:
thanks a lot! now everything is clear to me. So I can flash .62 instead of doing the OTA right?
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No!
Not if you wanna have root, and keep your bootloader locked.
As you already noticed(by your experience) you can't root .62. So flash .42, root, and do OTA update.
nikorijung said:
sorry I didn't know that it's better to bump old threads here for in other forums they got all that angry when someone bumped an old thread. Thanks again!
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well, that depends on forum this one is really big, and it's hard to find information if there are million threads about same thing.
on some other, smaller forums, they let new peoples to create new thread for their problems.
but still, even if you bumped some threads here, it wouldn't be a big bump, since threads aren't so old here.
Oh god! Good thing I visited this again before downloading the .62 tft file! Thanks again!
And thanks, now I know, I'll just bump other threads if I have questions again.
Related
Shameless crosspost from the tutorial-thread for installing Cyanogenmod on the Neo over at the Cyanogenmod forums.
Hi! I'm quite new to rooting and flashing my device (started reading and doing it yesterday), but I really want to make it work now, but I can't seem to get it working.
I have no problems rooting my phone or installing ClockWorkMod, but I can't seem to get it to run neither a custom kernel nor a custom ROM.
I have a SE Xperia Neo, and have both followed the mentioned tutorial, and tried other methods (some pulled straight out of my ass) to flash my device, but no matter what I do, ecxept flashing to a stock ROM of Android (I think that's what it is called?), it always freeze on the Sony Ericsson logo, right after the FreeXperia logo, and I have to do a hard shutdown (pop out the battery and replace it again) to get it to do something else. However, when frozen, both Flashtool and SuperOneClick is able to root the system at this point, so it isn't frozen, but it never goes on doing something, either. I guess it's just trying to boot a (incompatible) ROM.
My bootloader is unlocked (I just checked).
I've tried following the mentioned tutorial with both a phone flashed with 4.0.2.A.0.42 and 4.0.1.A.0.283 (read somewhere those were the best supported or best to use for this?). I've tried flashing the boot.img from the Cyanogen-zipfile to the phone (went well) on both; I've tried repeatedly pressing the volume down key both on boot and on the FreeXperia screen; I've tried to flash boot.img to the phone, rooting i, using both SuperOneClick and Flashtool then installing the ClockWorkMod (as I couldn't get to the recovery screen). And, I've followed the tutorial between two and three times with both 4.0.2.A.0.42 and 4.0.1.A.0.283. I have no idea what to try next.
Does anybody here have a clue for me? Should I try flashing with another Android version running on my phone (if so: which)?
How exactly did you checked if your bootloader is unlocked?
Madfysh said:
How exactly did you checked if your bootloader is unlocked?
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First I tried to unlock it again with fastboot, which said it was unlocked. But I also opened the dialer and pressed *#*#7378423#*#*, Service info -> Configuration, and at the bottom it said "Bootloader unlocked: Yes.". Is one of the methods prefered over the over?
Markussssss said:
First I tried to unlock it again with fastboot, which said it was unlocked.
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Ok, so you unlocked your bl with official way with the code from sony page?
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But I also opened the dialer and pressed *#*#7378423#*#*, Service info -> Configuration, and at the bottom it said "Bootloader unlocked: Yes.".
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No, it doesn't say that
It say bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
And that only means that your phone wasn't locked by operater, and that your fastboot is unlocked, but not that your bootloader is unlocked
Madfysh said:
Ok, so you unlocked your bl with official way with the code from sony page?
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Yes.
Madfysh said:
No, it doesn't say that
It say bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
And that only means that your phone wasn't locked by operater, and that your fastboot is unlocked, but not that your bootloader is unlocked
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Yes, it does. Replace space with a period, and visit the link below to see a screenshot that proves it.
bit ly/yj9iSJ
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Yes, it does. Replace space with a period, and visit the link below to see a screenshot that proves it.
http://i.imgur.com/m64xF.png
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lol, never seen that Maybe it's on phones with unlocked BL's via official method, but still.. never mind
Anw, since you see free xperia logo that means you flashed kernel(or at least boot with that kernel) with success.
Q1: You say you pressed volume-, have you tried with pressing back repeatedly? or by taping on screen? or repeatedly pressing power button?
Q2: show me instruction which you used to flash kernel?
Q3: you said you installed CWM trough flashtool, does that mean you manage to enter CWM eventually or not?
Q4: show the link of what you are trying to install.
Madfysh said:
Anw, since you see free xperia logo that means you flashed kernel(or at least boot with that kernel) with success.
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Yes, I believe so.
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Q1: You say you pressed volume-, have you tried with pressing back repeatedly? or by taping on screen? or repeatedly pressing power button?
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It's hard to remember what I did and what I did not do to try and boot into recovery mode. I'll try some of those suggestions later today - now I have to go and buy a new pair of shoes.
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Q2: show me instruction which you used to flash kernel?
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Steps 1 - 5 in the first post of this thread (URL obfuscation, like last time):
forum cyanogenmod com/topic/33576-tuto-how-to-install-cyanogenmod71-updated-20111031/
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Q3: you said you installed CWM trough flashtool, does that mean you manage to enter CWM eventually or not?
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I did not install CWM through Flashtool. However, when not following the tutorial I mentioned, I installed CWM Recovery using a modded installer. IIRC it was modded by DoomLord, but I can't find the link for it. When using a stock ROM, I boot into CWM Recovery with ease by repeatedly pressing the volume down key.
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Q4: show the link of what you are trying to install.
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See the answer for Q2.
And, by the way, Madfysh, thank you for caring enough to taking your time to try and bend your mind to understand my problems. If I knew your reddit username, I'd stalk you and upvote everything.
Only things I can think of is:
1) make 100% sure you are writing fastboot flash boot boot.img and not fastboot boot boot.img
Sometimes people write wrongly without noticing, and after few posts they realize they wrote wrong instructions.
2) try repeatedly pressing other keys, each time your phone starts with that kernel, try pressing one key.
3) try FREEXPERIA RELEASE INSTALLATION from same link.
I will try everything you've suggested, Madfysh, and report back after trying.
Madfysh said:
Only things I can think of is:
1) make 100% sure you are writing fastboot flash boot boot.img and not fastboot boot boot.img
Sometimes people write wrongly without noticing, and after few posts they realize they wrote wrong instructions.
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I made sure to write the correct command (fastboot flash boot boot.img),
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2) try repeatedly pressing other keys, each time your phone starts with that kernel, try pressing one key.
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and tried all buttons on my phone.
Neither worked, I'm sorry.
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3) try FREEXPERIA RELEASE INSTALLATION from same link.
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As the download link was not working/outdated, I tried another kernel/ROM-combo, that worked. Now I'll try and see if I can find a ROM that I really like and use that instead of Cyanogenmod, as it looks like it don't play well with my phone at this point. Thank you for taking your time to try to help me, Madfysh. You're the best!
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!!
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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!?
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
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
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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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...
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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!?
Volume up for fast boot(blue LED) and volume down for flash mod(green LED) for xperia mini ST15i
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
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!!
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!!
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!!
hey guys, this is my first time i would say i bricked my phone. i need someone to help me my phone has been in 'coma' for nearly 2 days now.
so this happened when i try to apply this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044 and after i carelessly copied framework-res.apk to system/framework using root explorer without setting the correct permissions, my phone automatically shuts off and try to restart but it failed, it stucked on the big sony ericsson logo and 'sony ericsson' text.
i have pull out the battery hundred times and try to reboot my phone normally but it didnt worked it still stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
so can anyone help me please...
what tools/application should i get to fix this?
first of all, i dont want to wipe/lose/factory reset my phone memory data because that would make my phone contacts gone which i never ever want to happen. so please is it possible to backup my contacts somewhere else if wiping is the answer at least??
okay i took a lot of time to type this and hoping someone give me an answer
Hi, what is your model no? and you rooted it?
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
i use sk17i mini pro as mentioned above and yes it is obviously rooted
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
Someguyfromhell said:
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
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actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
Izzy Stinson said:
actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
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If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
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okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
Izzy Stinson said:
okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
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If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
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nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
Izzy Stinson said:
nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
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Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
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i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
Izzy Stinson said:
i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
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i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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You should probably get a backup app and backup your stuff or either root again and install CWM and backup that way
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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Well he forgot to tell you that the first boot after every new 'fresh' flash required a little time for the phone to boot because it create cache at the boot animation...
Sent from my SK17a using xda premium
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
Actually, i think you could've salvaged your phone without the need of flashing it... If you had access to CWM, you could've put framework file into zip file and flash it with CWM. It helped me once when i got stuck in bootloop after failed installation of a mod
maso321 said:
which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
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its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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do you know where i may get the software from ?
WORKED LIKE A CHARM !! thank you attemp number 2!
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Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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you my friend are a dangous man !! flashing it now thanks again i got the stock rom
Problem Resolved
I think that is a bootloop problem , you can try this method. It helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
I also had this same problem when installing hybrom v17 with lock bootloader and stock kernel. It helped me a lot. Hit thanks if I helped
This damn device vibrating all the time and it's impossible to use it, even can't call someone, that drives me crazy anymore, and all I can do seems like using a script revealed on the web. However to be able to run that script, if I'm not mistaken, I have to root the device.
Well, rooting a.62 entails unlocking the boot loader. Don't know why I couldn't manage it. So, tried to downgrade to A.42 with WotanClient. However, again, it didn't work. Just connecting the device while holding the volume down button, but the application can't recognize the device.
Now, what can I do to make those script stuff work, if rooting is the only way to go, then how can I root A.62 version ?
Check THIS thread and thank the author if it helps
dango1 said:
This damn device vibrating all the time and it's impossible to use it, even can't call someone, that drives me crazy anymore, and all I can do seems like using a script revealed on the web. However to be able to run that script, if I'm not mistaken, I have to root the device.
Well, rooting a.62 entails unlocking the boot loader. Don't know why I couldn't manage it. So, tried to downgrade to A.42 with WotanClient. However, again, it didn't work. Just connecting the device while holding the volume down button, but the application can't recognize the device.
Now, what can I do to make those script stuff work, if rooting is the only way to go, then how can I root A.62 version ?
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Turn the phone off, hold down Volume DOWN button, connect the USB cable. Green LED has to turn on, nothing will be on the screen. Then is phone in flashmode. If app cannot find the device, install proper drivers.
Well, I downloaded booth flashtool and firmware. Followed the steps in the given instructions however when I connect the device by pushing and holding volume down button, it identifies the device but does nothing, then device gets disconnected by itself. What am I supposed to do.
dango1 said:
Well, I downloaded booth flashtool and firmware. Followed the steps in the given instructions however when I connect the device by pushing and holding volume down button, it identifies the device but does nothing, then device gets disconnected by itself. What am I supposed to do.
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What O/S are you running? I've been having trouble with WinXP.
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After installing the rootable GB ROM .58, how do you get back up to the current version of GB?
Regards,
Mike
panamamike said:
What O/S are you running? I've been having trouble with WinXP.
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After installing the rootable GB ROM .58, how do you get back up to the current version of GB?
Regards,
Mike
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I'm using Vista.
Couldn't get what you mean in the last sentence. I'm trying to root to A.0.42
dango1 said:
I'm using Vista.
Couldn't get what you mean in the last sentence. I'm trying to root to A.0.42
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Actually, I tried to enter two posts, they are separate. I was asking a question.
panamamike said:
Actually, I tried to enter two posts, they are separate. I was asking a question.
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Ok I got it but the didn't understand the question
dango1 said:
Ok I got it but the didn't understand the question
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If I do the downgrade to Gingerbread version .58 then root it, how do I upgrade GB to the most recent version and maintain root?
Regards,
Mike
panamamike said:
If I do the downgrade to Gingerbread version .58 then root it, how do I upgrade GB to the most recent version and maintain root?
Regards,
Mike
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Well I'm not very knowledgeable about it but if you root it on 0.58 you have to stick to it, even the reason downgrading is to be able to root it, since recent versions can not be rooted, right.
dango1 said:
Well I'm not very knowledgeable about it but if you root it on 0.58 you have to stick to it, even the reason downgrading is to be able to root it, since recent versions can not be rooted, right.
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Actually, you can by following this tutorial. Instead of flashing ICS 4.0.4, do flash GB .62 (latest).
limap5 said:
Actually, you can by following this tutorial. Instead of flashing ICS 4.0.4, do flash GB .62 (latest).
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Thanks but what I need is not that for now, I couldn't even flash to 0.42
dango1 said:
Thanks but what I need is not that for now, I couldn't even flash to 0.42
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The problem your hpone has is a common problem. (look up on google). It is caused by a know issue on the Xperia Mini. The overheating. I experienced the same issue too. The capacitive buttons are actually heat sensetive and respont to the warmth of the body when touched. In case of mini, due to faulty hardware, the touchscreen getss excessively hot, and the back button asusumes "touch" all the time.
Many thought it was over sensitiveness of the back button rather than over heat of the device. But it turns out, the Sony themselves recognised the issue, and promised a replacement. I did it myself from the local Service Centre, I will recommended you to go the same.
About flashing using flashtool, first select the ROM in flashtool, and then connect the device by pressing the back button when asked.
Thanks,
Rick
Do not forget to hit Thanks
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
dango1 said:
Well I'm not very knowledgeable about it but if you root it on 0.58 you have to stick to it, even the reason downgrading is to be able to root it, since recent versions can not be rooted, right.
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Once flashed the 058 firmware and rooted it, you can upgrade via OTA (not PC Companion) to .62 without losing root.
Remember that having an unlocked bootloader would brick the phone. Use OTA only with locked bootloader.
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
The problem your hpone has is a common problem. (look up on google). It is caused by a know issue on the Xperia Mini. The overheating. I experienced the same issue too. The capacitive buttons are actually heat sensetive and respont to the warmth of the body when touched. In case of mini, due to faulty hardware, the touchscreen getss excessively hot, and the back button asusumes "touch" all the time.
Many thought it was over sensitiveness of the back button rather than over heat of the device. But it turns out, the Sony themselves recognised the issue, and promised a replacement. I did it myself from the local Service Centre, I will recommended you to go the same.
About flashing using flashtool, first select the ROM in flashtool, and then connect the device by pressing the back button when asked.
Thanks,
Rick
Do not forget to hit Thanks
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Thanks for your post, but I'm aware of the reason of that problem and as you said I followed all the steps, including connecting while depressing the volume down button, but nothing happens, flashing process does not start.
Try to download the latest version of flashtool.
Somehow I managed to downgrade to .42
And then rooted it with a dos interfaced application. Looks like it has been rooted but how can I tell if it is or not ?
When it comes main reason of all those burdensome endeavor, I'm tried to run the script for heating problem. Installed the Gscript. Created a new script and click to run, however a blue screen comes up and nothing happens. Vibration problem still reigns.
To know if you have root, just check if SuperUser app is installed. Now when you run GScript, SuperUser shuold ask you if you want to allow root access for the application. If not, there's a problem :/
:/ there is no such application on the menu.
But the doomlord_v4_root application has worked well and it said "all done" at the end and restarted the phone.
Oh well... I don't know -__-
I mean, I'm not such an expert user, maybe someone else knows if this is a common issue or not. Sorry, you'll have to wait for someone else's help
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Did you use THIS tool?
Hi, sorry to xda for posting in bad sections in the past but i am dumb hence my problem please please please help
I have mb860 i think i have emara as firmware? when i browse through my backup files from titanium backup in text mode i see android 2.3.4 then emara and its version...
I cant fully check this all because my phone is not working and only boots into android recovery. I have stock, my bootloader is not unlocked. I tried flashing over cwm into the recovery partition and got an error basocally saying my bl was locked, so i tried some fixes with fastboot but both methods gave me "(bootloader)OEM unlock not implementable"
So i dont know how to unlock bl, which means i dont know how to open a adb shell and move around my phone...
Also i got rsd lite (i never used this when i programed for android) because i wanted to push an entire sbf.. Only problem is every sbf link is broken for my version that i find and even xda links to a filefsctory depository wich is littered with actual viruses...
My head really hurts so if anyone can help im so sorry if im not clear i will try hard to explain just ask.... I havnt slept since it happened about 40 or 50 hours ago?
Oh yeah what happened?
I moved an app called "system tuner" out of /sys and instantly got notifications telling me applications were force closing... They were back to back and i could not long hold home and just move system tuner back and ignore them, i tried and almost made it to move system tuner back but then all i saw was a vertical display of my battery being charged....... Now i can boot into android recovery mode and nvflash fastboot rsd and about 7 more...
I thought i had luck with usb enumeration and that would make it go as usb mass storage and i could do something. And my usb driver read it as a usb storage device but it didnt work.
I have a backup of user and syte, data by backup titanium on my pc thats how i saw i had 2.3.4... The update.zip backup is on my phone... Speaking of that can i somehow fix my problem by putting a .zip file on my phone? To repopulate it? I think its all gone????
EDIT: MY BLOOTLOADER IS LOCKED... IM 99%
And idk if it means anything when i plug into rsd mode, my ui on my pc tells me im connected to "se flash olympus" which is all good but it doesnt have an (imei/esn/meid) number.?????
leathan said:
Hi, sorry to xda for posting in bad sections in the past but i am dumb hence my problem please please please help
I have mb860 i think i have emara as firmware? when i browse through my backup files from titanium backup in text mode i see android 2.3.4 then emara and its version...
I cant fully check this all because my phone is not working and only boots into android recovery. I have stock, my bootloader is not unlocked. I tried flashing over cwm into the recovery partition and got an error basocally saying my bl was locked, so i tried some fixes with fastboot but both methods gave me "(bootloader)OEM unlock not implementable"
So i dont know how to unlock bl, which means i dont know how to open a adb shell and move around my phone...
Also i got rsd lite (i never used this when i programed for android) because i wanted to push an entire sbf.. Only problem is every sbf link is broken for my version that i find and even xda links to a filefsctory depository wich is littered with actual viruses...
My head really hurts so if anyone can help im so sorry if im not clear i will try hard to explain just ask.... I havnt slept since it happened about 40 or 50 hours ago?
Oh yeah what happened?
I moved an app called "system tuner" out of /sys and instantly got notifications telling me applications were force closing... They were back to back and i could not long hold home and just move system tuner back and ignore them, i tried and almost made it to move system tuner back but then all i saw was a vertical display of my battery being charged....... Now i can boot into android recovery mode and nvflash fastboot rsd and about 7 more...
I thought i had luck with usb enumeration and that would make it go as usb mass storage and i could do something. And my usb driver read it as a usb storage device but it didnt work.
I have a backup of user and syte, data by backup titanium on my pc thats how i saw i had 2.3.4... The update.zip backup is on my phone... Speaking of that can i somehow fix my problem by putting a .zip file on my phone? To repopulate it? I think its all gone????
EDIT: MY BLOOTLOADER IS LOCKED... IM 99%
And idk if it means anything when i plug into rsd mode, my ui on my pc tells me im connected to "se flash olympus" which is all good but it doesnt have an (imei/esn/meid) number.?????
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So basically what you're saying is you have a stock device, locked bootloader, and you failed to read the directions about unlocking (pudding sbf, oem unlock, custom recovery). How do you expect to flash custom roms or custom recoveries with a locked bootloader?
palmbeach05 said:
So basically what you're saying is you have a stock device, locked bootloader, and you failed to read the directions about unlocking (pudding sbf, oem unlock, custom recovery). How do you expect to flash custom roms or custom recoveries with a locked bootloader?
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What do you mean failed to read the instructions, i have done this before ... and i even thought flashing was actually one way to unlock the bl. Also i followed more than one tutorial explaining how to unlock the bl.
How do i expect to flash over a stock recovery?
I really dont know man im asking for help i just tried using rsd lite to flash a 2.3.6 att firmware stock rom...
My head hurts help me out what should i do?
leathan said:
What do you mean failed to read the instructions, i have done this before ... and i even thought flashing was actually one way to unlock the bl. Also i followed more than one tutorial explaining how to unlock the bl.
How do i expect to flash over a stock recovery?
I really dont know man im asking for help i just tried using rsd lite to flash a 2.3.6 att firmware stock rom...
My head hurts help me out what should i do?
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You can use sbf as a means of unlocking bl... RIGHT..... ?...
Also idk if you read but i cant properly boot up so i need to use adb or fastboot or rsd... Right....? Maybe i explained things bad? I think with a sbf that is compatible ill be ok... Or maybe help unlocking bl first? I need help i tried alot on my own...
Don't you ever flash an SBF, they are not safe.
Unlock bootloader
Flash recovery
Flash stock 2.3.6 fruitcake
DONE!
Feche said:
Don't you ever flash an SBF, they are not safe.
Unlock bootloader
Flash recovery
Flash stock 2.3.6 fruitcake
DONE!
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The xda tutorial had be download ihop_bell.sbf ???? Pretty sure im bricking my phone now.... Can not find working unlock code, or working sbf. And right now my phones stuck flashing something... Its stuck on "phone being booted" ill let it go till battery drains... Or close... But yeah ithink i brinked it... Ill let you know
Edit: it said finished checking...
Edit2: HOLY BUUTMUNCHES!! i did the exact same thing as always and this time it worked!! Bootloader unlocked!! I have no idea what i did differentlY.. I SWER I DID THIS BEFORE.. Im not uber dumb.. Oooookie im so happy so now i can get custom rom!!!!??? I just wanted stock but i cant find that lol... Gunna try pushing cwm to recovery again...
leathan said:
You can use sbf as a means of unlocking bl... RIGHT..... ?...
Also idk if you read but i cant properly boot up so i need to use adb or fastboot or rsd... Right....? Maybe i explained things bad? I think with a sbf that is compatible ill be ok... Or maybe help unlocking bl first? I need help i tried alot on my own...
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SUCCESS!!! Any links for something good i can install now? I havnt used cwm in years. Help a bit with links... I here cm7 is good... Believe it or not im actually not an adroid noob... Im just a noob period. Anyway i redid the process of flashing an sbf that would allow me to unlock bootloader... The 4th time i did it it worked. I have a veru very very very very bad laptop maybe thats why? Or im just a noob. Regardless its fixed and im so happy thats to the user who treated me like a noob it made me go back and redo everything i had done
Search for a 2.3.6 fruitcake, that is stock.
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Here you have stock fruitcakes http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html
Feche said:
Search for a 2.3.6 fruitcake, that is stock.
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Here you have stock fruitcakes http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html
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Much thanks... Google -> 2.3.6 fruitcake update.zip
Thats what im searching...?
Oops i m dumb ok got it!