if i want to downgrade my FW from .62 i must unlock bootloader?
there is no way to root .62 fw, right?
yeah, no way to root .62
if u want to root, flash to .58 fw,
or use custom kernel.
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To flash firmware u dont need to unlock bootloader. Unlocking is needed to boot custom kernels.
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I was wondering is there an easy application to Unlock my Bootloader of my x10. ?If you know any can you lead me to it? THANKS ...
there is one One touch tool to unlock bootloader but the thing is u need to be on 2.1 then it can unlock bootloader easily !!
Well if I unlock my BL, will it be permanently unlocked? Or can I lock it back again?
just for confirmation, is it still after UBL the kernel needed to be flash via flashtool and cant be flash through recovery?
I did knot Unlock my BL yet ....can i Unlock using the new Flash Tools v0.5.30 ??
Yes use flashtool if u can't press the button to unlock it because you don't meet the requirements. (think u need stock kernel)
Edit: yeah u can re-lock bl
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ya u cant flash kernel via xrec....only flashtool
Yeah that is true you can also use seus or pc companion to get back to stock kernel
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I lost my root when i upgraded to .62.. How to I root it now?? theres this thread but I dont know how to use it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
The easiest way is downgrade to 0.42 with wotanserver, root your phone with doomlords method, and then update OTA (over the air) that is to update directly from your phone not using your pc.Also there is this method.
if you are on stock rom .62 and have unlocked bootloader
the best way is flashing a custom kernel, like bbooff kernel.
This is stock kernel .62 only added CWM and root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1440161
next way is flash back stock rom .42 via flashtool and stock rom (you have to download it)
or use www.WotanServer.com ( it is free for SE Users ) flash back to .42 or .58 then root and then try update from your handy to .62 use update center and option update over wlan
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i used flashtool and stockrom .42. rooted with superoneclick and then updated via update center ( using wlan) to .62. and root was still there
and now i´m using bbooff kernel, because CWM is installed in kernel and not in system (rom) partition and it works with stock rom or hybrom, not tested any other custom roms right now.
T3sla said:
The easiest way is downgrade to 0.42 with wotanserver, root your phone with doomlords method, and then update OTA (over the air) that is to update directly from your phone not using your pc.Also there is this method.
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before this is was rooted with zergrush then i couldnt update OTA.. it keeps failing to install
Use ths mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626215
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AryanAkanskh said:
Use ths mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626215
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hey thanks but ive flashed my firmware to a custom one
Guyzz mah question is im currently using custom rom n custom kernal so i want to relock my xperia mini's bootloader via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&page
so do i need to flash stock rom n kernal before relocking bootloader if yes then where can i get them n if no then aftr relocking bootloader how to get back to stock rom n kernal....i'm doing this foh official ics update....
plz help me out..
Relocking bootloader requires stock kernel. Kernel is included in a ftf file. The complete stock firmware is in ftf file, which you need to install via Flashtool.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Relocking bootloader requires stock kernel. Kernel is included in a ftf file. The complete stock firmware is in ftf file, which you need to install via Flashtool.
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ty bro...i did it...
im a little bit confused.. just wanna know.. is it necessary for users with unlocked bootloader to flash the relock BL ftf first before flashing official ICS ftf or we can proceed to flashing official ics ftf w/o relocking the bootloader?
See my FAQ thread on updating to ICS.
Thanks,
Rick
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komiks0916 said:
im a little bit confused.. just wanna know.. is it necessary for users with unlocked bootloader to flash the relock BL ftf first before flashing official ICS ftf or we can proceed to flashing official ics ftf w/o relocking the bootloader?
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You don't need to relock it. You only need to relock the bootloader if you plan to upgrade using PCC/SUS
Hi,
Coul be possible to root my ST18i (4.1.B.0.431) 4.0.4 but without downgrade to 4.0.3????
I found below guide, but looks like must downgrade to 4.0.3 first ?¿?¿?¿?¿?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
Thanks in advance!
Peteivissa said:
Hi,
Coul be possible to root my ST18i (4.1.B.0.431) 4.0.4 but without downgrade to 4.0.3????
I found below guide, but looks like must downgrade to 4.0.3 first ?¿?¿?¿?¿?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
Thanks in advance!
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Please post your question in Q&A therad
I made it with this way. You must not downgrade, just change kernel with flashtool. Flash 4.0.3 kernel, root and install cwm, then flash back 4.0.4 kernel.
To flash kernel, you have to unlock your BL first.
BUT, in fact, you could flash a pre-rooted kernel after unlock BL, so you needn't flash a 4.0.3 kernel first
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BloodEdge said:
To flash kernel, you have to unlock your BL first.
BUT, in fact, you could flash a pre-rooted kernel after unlock BL, so you needn't flash a 4.0.3 kernel first
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Unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernel. In this rooting method you flash sony stock kernel, so you don't need unlock your bootloader.
yes you don't have to unlock your bootloader to flash the "stock" kernel which is an "ftf" file... just flash your 4.0.4 normally, after flash the 4.0.3 kernel, when is done reboot and root it, and reflash the 4.0.4 kernel... voilà... and after you can install your CWM
Wechy77 said:
Unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernel. In this rooting method you flash sony stock kernel, so you don't need unlock your bootloader.
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brunsman6229 said:
yes you don't have to unlock your bootloader to flash the "stock" kernel which is an "ftf" file... just flash your 4.0.4 normally, after flash the 4.0.3 kernel, when is done reboot and root it, and reflash the 4.0.4 kernel... voilà... and after you can install your CWM
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THX for reminding…
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