do i need to manually update the baseband of my phone? or each kernel/ROM has differrent baseband? help me plz
if a different baseband is required for a certain rom then this will usually be posted on the first page..
just check requirements of the custom rom first.
custom kernels - official ftfs
i just wanted to know if there're any risks of flashing ftfs while using a custom kernel. for example, i installed a custom kernel (Rage something) which only supports stock ROMs. i have a LWW which had .62 baseband. i downgraded it to .42 for rooting and all that. now, will my phone get bricked or something if i flash a different ftf, official or otherwise? (for instance, like the one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605150) the thread has .70 baseband, but as far as i know, latest officially released by SE is .62, so is this a custom one? also, how do i root .62? i have already unlocked the bootloader.
also, if it's not too much trouble, can u pls explain the architecture? as far as i can understand, Kernel and ROM are parts of the OS, rite? so what's the baseband (firmware), considering these are all software components?
just checked the link that you have posted. this is the ported official ICS rom.
that rom has its own kernel.
flashing it to your current kernel would brick the phone.
also there will be big differences because you currently have GB (Gingerbread).
baseband is the radio firmware, that is for the phone signal. this will be region dependent.
so, the baseband is the ftf thing, rite? but ppl were saying that .58 (in LWW) had some bugs like repeated rebooting of the phone, and that .62 fixed this bug and also improves battery life.
also, i repeatedly flashed many kernels into my phone. i mean, every time i tried a new ROM, i had to install the kernel provided with it (like FXP 115, or the one provided with the rom, the boot.img), over the already existing kernel, but i had no problems. so when does the risk of bricking come into play? i couldnt really understand what u meant by, "that rom has its own kernel. flashing it to your current kernel would brick the phone."
and yeah, i tried some ICS roms, like these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434001
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445821 (FXP 115)
CM 7.2 RC0 coconut
each had its own problems, so i reverted back to stock. but gotta admit, the CM9 android 4.0 UI was really awesome compared to GB
when i was using .58fw, did not encounter the automatic restart.
never noticed that much difference also after upgrading to .62
this is the build or sw version of the rom.
the baseband is independent from this build of the rom.
you are doing it correctly, flashing the required kernel for each rom.
if you would just flash new rom over any kernel would result to bootloops.
bricking is really minimal and there are still ways to fix it,
it is rare that changing roms and kernel causes permanent brick unless there was already a hardware problem to begin with.
im also checked this roms but haven't installed them yet.
will stick with hybrom for now,
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A noob question maybe
Will be possible to update our beloved custom roms from NobodyAtAll with latest se 2.1.1.C.0.0 with seus? I guess no
Or do we have to wait a new update from developers? And in this case do we need to comeback to se rom and make an update before installing 2.2/2.3 rom?
I have not clear why every custom rom targets a specific baseband, i thought that it installed everything no matter your current version
When did Sony Ericsson release a new update? Also, what differs this from .06?
Watch there : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101332
Can't confirm it yet but some people say that baseband wasn't changed on the newest update, which would mean that you can definitely use any of nAa's ROMs.
yes it has been done, a lot have tried already
but NaA said there is no point in doing so
well if you want to try go ahead. then take time to use NaA's new clockwork recovery too since this update is still 2.1
Sorry for asking this,
But
Why are the Gingerbread ROMS not Flashable through CWM, What is the requisite exactly, while i am able to flash Froyo roms which uses official sources. why is this not possible for Gingerbread.
And Also Can the GB ROMS include the new basebands with them, so that the need for flashing baseband separately can be avoided.
thanks
They are, except for the stock ones and ROMs based upon it.
No, there is no known way to flash baseband from recovery.
What ROMs are using new baseband? i dont want downgrade to old one. Now iam using OpenOptimus, but there is some bugs in it. Like MIUI Music crashes and camera flickering. I realy like that Xperia themed ROM but that is old baseband
only modified LG rom's have new baseband - pure gingerbread roms like CM7 or Phoenix rom uses old baseband because its a technical desaster to recode all that things for new
baseband.
// end of developer statement
Among ROMs based on new baseband i found OPENOPTIMUS as the best.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208215
I used both basebands and found no difference as far as call quality is concerned. So better to downgrade baseband as you will have more roms supported.
downgrading baseband is risky thing and i cant find easy solution for that. onyl kdz updater and stock firmware. but then i lost custom recovery too
darkfiremark said:
downgrading baseband is risky thing and i cant find easy solution for that. onyl kdz updater and stock firmware. but then i lost custom recovery too
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I did it many times and didnt find any problems doing it.
(unless u r doin it on pc n there is a power cut)
you can follow picture guide here for downgrading baseband
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217504
IF not this install cm7 mik's rom and new baseband patch with this you can have gsm working but not data.
For flashing stock rom and stock recovery you can try this without kdz(if u r afraid of it like me)
follow "cook your custom rom" till step 2
cook your custom rom- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901417
(disable lg modem before start)
Now start lgmdp and
select port
select image folder the created "stockrom" folder
Now uncheck "recovery image" option (to have custom recovery retained & check to have stock recovery)
then download.
(donot disconnect untill it shows download complete)
Note: i didnot test it , but i think it should work.
tnx, iam going to try that out
which kernel should be used for the stock .62 firmware. I dont want stock kernel since i want root and cwm
(bootloader unlocked via official method by sony)
try this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1440161
or this one if you want to overclock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
its probably the most stable kernel for beginners
Rage kernel recomended.I use this one since i got my mini, that is 3 months and so far absolutely no problem.
Rage Kernel or X Kernel, last one requires also custom WLAN modules, which are also in the topic. Both have worked fine for me, your own choice, which one you want. Didn't notice any difference in battery consumption between these two kernels.
thnx everyone. pls tell me the order of installation of kernal and rom. which one should i install first? and do i need both .42(for rooting) and .62(for upgrading)
First kernel, then ROM.
hi,
i have a new sg2 i9100 version witch came with 4.04 and no brick bug as reported the emmc.
i am searching for days and i am a bit confused .i am not familiar with that kind of softwares and i would like your help.
the goals: i want to root, and to be able to flash any rom i want.
1)if i understand so far i will need a kernel too?
2)i do not have the knowledge to understand what varius kernels offer and i simply choosed the siyah since it is the most popular(??) the s6 version states "This kernel is only for Samsung JB ROM (No ICS support anymore).
that means that my ics 4.04 will not be accesible and working anymore and i should flash a rom imidiately after the kernel flash?i do not mind to flash rom imediately after siyah kernel since i do not have anything instaled on the phone yet.
is it posible?with odin?1.86 , 3.04?
3)after the siyah kernel flash from the oficial siyah site , do i have root?
4)do i have cwm? if not what do i need to do?
5) is the siyah consider safe kernel?
thanks
i apreciate your help.
AchillesGr said:
hi,
i have a new sg2 i9100 version witch came with 4.04 and no brick bug as reported the emmc.
i am searching for days and i am a bit confused .i am not familiar with that kind of softwares and i would like your help.
the goals: i want to root, and to be able to flash any rom i want.
1)if i understand so far i will need a kernel too?
2)i do not have the knowledge to understand what varius kernels offer and i simply choosed the siyah since it is the most popular(??) the s6 version states "This kernel is only for Samsung JB ROM (No ICS support anymore).
that means that my ics 4.04 will not be accesible and working anymore and i should flash a rom imidiately after the kernel flash?i do not mind to flash rom imediately after siyah kernel since i do not have anything instaled on the phone yet.
is it posible?with odin?1.86 , 3.04?
3)after the siyah kernel flash from the oficial siyah site , do i have root?
4)do i have cwm? if not what do i need to do?
5) is the siyah consider safe kernel?
thanks
i apreciate your help.
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Frist root your phone, everything will be explained in the thread. Check FAQ
If you don't know what you are doing, don't flash siyah and stay with the kernel that gets installed when flashing the rom you want.
Flash a custom kernel with Odin. Another Siyah kernel than v6 will do, just check the changelog.
You will have root, CWM and you're able to flash custom roms. You can choose to try other kernels than the one that comes with a rom, but it's not a must.
And the person above is right: If you don't fully understand all this, try to learn a little bit more. It will prevent you from doing something wrong.
Good luck.
Sent from the Matrix