Hey guys,
i want to downgrade my Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V to Gingerbread, cause i don't like the ICS. Is there a chance to downgrade the Phone? I can't find a Original 2.3 Rom to install it..
Can anyone help me?
Via Wotan Server,but it will cost you 2 euros or flash this version via Flashtool. https://rapidshare.com/#!download|1...266662|R~2C3B93AFF3A3AA8419FBFA1C02642EB2|0|0
Here is how i did it for my NEO-V , please be cautious while selecting the files .
There may be other ways to downgrade, but i did it following ways.
1. Get the tft file - Choose for flashable 42
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19808360&postcount=3
Then extract the tft file into firmwares folder in the flashtool menu.
2. Flash the tft with help of flash tool. Check wipe cache, Wipe User Data. , Uncheck all others.
3.Now your phone has 4.0.2.A.0.42 Raw generic firmware .
4. Reboot into phone.
5. set usb debugging on
6.Start Flashool, advance, root and then Force zergRush , Reboot system.
For more info look here zergRush Exploit -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
7. Install in your device CWM for bootloader lock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
8. Phone is rooted now and now you have option
8.1 OTA to get firmware 62. (Don't modify anything before update .62 )
8.2 Choose the appropriate ROM & Kernel for neo from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
8. Reboot your phone. Its on 4.0.2.A.0.62 GB
ENJOY
Please read the above steps carefully and do at your own risk.
Refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866 for more information.
dookytek said:
Hey guys,
i want to downgrade my Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V to Gingerbread, cause i don't like the ICS. Is there a chance to downgrade the Phone? I can't find a Original 2.3 Rom to install it..
Can anyone help me?
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can you please give me a link to the flashtool you mean?
Install Flashtool from here : http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Search for flashtool in Neo Thread or Refer to Rooting,BL unlocking,Recovery,Kernel installation Thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
dookytek said:
can you please give me a link to the flashtool you mean?
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Related
it's said that you can root by InteksV15 kernel after update your phone.
see here.
#3 #5 #6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406884
can someone post the ftf file of this firmware build for xperia neo or neo v?
Hi, this version have problems with root :/
298800577 What has new this version? It,s possible share the ftf? because in my zone it isn,t available. If it is not possible, could you give me the sources with loader.sin for create the ftf archive?.
Thank you very much
thedr0idboy said:
Hi, this version have problems with root :/
298800577 What has new this version? It,s possible share the ftf? because in my zone it isn,t available. If it is not possible, could you give me the sources with loader.sin for create the ftf archive?.
Thank you very much
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I'm sorry that I know nothing else except that thread.It included some infos you want
This version is creating many problem while rooting ......
so what is the solution ???
No problem, thanks very much
for neo or for neo v?
can somebody add the ftf file
you can find it at wotanserver....
What I suggest doing to root this version since ftf isn't floating around and wotan crypts their firmware:
1. Testpoint unlock bootloader (free if you have sim unlocked non-carrier). If you have a branded plunk down some dollars for jinx13 or that alejandrissamo (sp?) to do it. This method you can relock later on for warranty concerns. You need fastboot access and BL unlocked, don't whine, just do it.
2. Flash new firmware with wotan, back your stuff up with titanium or whatever beforehand.
3. HOTBOOT inteks kernel (I don't trust it on new build for neo v and I use stock otherwise). This is done by entering fastboot mode and running fastboot boot kernel.img and phone will reboot with inteks. (DO NOT DO FASTBOOT FLASH, JUST FASTBOOT BOOT)
4. Run zergrush tool as normal, phone will root.
5. Reboot and you are back on stock kernel with root access
EDIT: I should note I required this new build as my neo v was affected by random reboot bug on .42, this fixes it. Problem is well documented on SE forums and is neo v specific, neo is fine.
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hi everybody this is my first post although i have use xda lots of times .
i didn't want to start a new post for just a simple question .
So recently i root my xperia neo v 2.3.3 with zergRush but after ota update lost the root , update to 2.3.4 i know was a foolish move to update to 62 firmware ...
i have download WotanClient to flash it to the old one 42 firmware
pls let me know if the selected firmware in WotanClient screen shoot is the correct .
mobile screen shoot is the ota update
WotanClient screen shoot what i want to flash ,is the old firmware of the neo v Any suggestions are welcome
thank you
什么地区版？(这论坛不认为汉字是字符 - -)
which area?
YongJeah said:
什么地区版？(这论坛不认为汉字是字符 - -)
which area?
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area,Greece
thank you
Try to Ignore the update!
never mind flash the phone to the old fw .42 as the pictures and ok !!!
this is not new. are there any new update.
Hello to all of you,
This is a tutorial on how to REINSTALL on official ICS rom.
If you have problems with flashing other
kernels and roms and you don't
have make a full backup to restore as I did ....
I had my st27i unlocked bootloader and
flashed with rooted rom .
And now it's new again to restart testing roms ...
This is about unlock bootloaders
and how to relock them
so you can make your phone new again
and restart flashing new roms .
Or if you must go to service and you
want your guarantee back ....
I'm not responsible for any damages.
At first you need to install flashtool
and manualy the drivers that you will find inside
the flashtool drivers folder.
http://androxyde.github.com/
Then you must download
st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf
thanks to DJ_Mike_Jams
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933192
And
ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf
thanks to Jozinek
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799005
And put these ftf files into
C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Now follow the steps :
1. Open flashtool
2. Connect your phone on flashboot mode
(pess volume+ and plug usb)
3. Wait until your phone connect with flashtool
4. Press flash button and select flashmode
5. choose the st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf file
and start
6. You will see a message
7. You must unplug your phone and replug by
pressing volume- key
8. when flashing done reboot your phone
9. Then do again steps 1,2,3,4,and
10.Choose ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf file
and start flashing
11.Do again steps 6,7
12.When flashing done reboot your phone
13.Connect your phone to SUS (sony update service)
and take the update to
ICS Official firmware.
14. ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'M NOT A DEVELOPER
I HAD FLASHED boot image + CWM Touch recovery v5.5.0.4
AND stock ICS rom (recovery compatible zip)
BY munjeni . GREAT THANKS TO HIM TOO . RESPECT .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912865
THESE ARE THE STEPS WHICH I FOLLOWED
TO ERASE EVERYTHING
INCLUDE CUSTOM KERNEL , CWM .
AND INSTALL EVERYTHING FROM SCRATCH AGAIN .
IF I HELP SOMEBODY JUST PRESS THANKS BUTTON .
SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH.
is that gb rom??
ICS is following number 6.1.1.B.1.10
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
13.Connect your phone to SUS (sony update service)
and take the update to
online update to ICS
refly said:
is that gb rom??
ICS is following number 6.1.1.B.1.10
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
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Yes this is GB , you will take ICS on
step 13 , from SUS .
chuchao said:
13.Connect your phone to SUS (sony update service)
and take the update to
online update to ICS
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Yes, online ypdate to official ICS
and your phone will become new again.
Everything from scratch .
what you should have mentioned in the op that at the moment there is no way to relock xperia go on ics so you have to downgrade first to gb so that you can relock yout bootloader( during the ics update the bootloader got changed so someone needs to make ics bootloader locker ftf) .
nosmaster said:
what you should have mentioned in the op that at the moment there is no way to relock xperia go on ics so you have to downgrade first to gb so that you can relock yout bootloader( during the ics update the bootloader got changed so someone needs to make ics bootloader locker ftf) .
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yes, as I know there is no ics boodloader locker until now .
and these are the steps that I followed .
So if anyone need to use the warranty I think this
is the way to relock the boodloader
and fix the phone new again .
I hope someone make an ics
bootloader locker , and skip all this procedure.
Thread moved to General section, post in the relevant section next time.
hi i'm new in android,
i have a Sony xperia go st27i(black) with unlock bootloader, and has a untouch and stock rom with build number 6.0.B.3.184
and i would like to relock its bootloader, will i still need to flash the st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf file?
or should i skip to step 9 already and flash ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf?
help please....
Harold_jayson said:
hi i'm new in android,
i have a Sony xperia go st27i(black) with unlock bootloader, and has a untouch and stock rom with build number 6.0.B.3.184
and i would like to relock its bootloader, will i still need to flash the st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf file?
or should i skip to step 9 already and flash ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf?
help please....
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I'm not really sure , but I think that you can skip to step 9 .
If you read the thread where the ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf , is ,
you will see that you must NOT have custom kernel in your phone ,
so if you have untouch and stock rom ,
then this ftf file must work for you .........
sakiis said:
I'm not really sure , but I think that you can skip to step 9 .
If you read the thread where the ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf , is ,
you will see that you must NOT have custom kernel in your phone ,
so if you have untouch and stock rom ,
then this ftf file must work for you .........
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thanks, tried it and it works, :good:
Is it the same procedure if I want to unroot, does my warranty break if I root it?
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trattkantarell said:
Is it the same procedure if I want to unroot, does my warranty break if I root it?
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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Please read these instructions :
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
AND
You can read this :
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
I Think that Nabeel , which is a moderator in
that forum , explain all that you want to know .
And at last , you have the way to make your phone new again
if you need the warranty , in this thread .
i just flash the xperia firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54. but when i try to root with flashtool and bin4ry it doesn't work.
somebody help!!!! no fun using my phone without root. thanks in advance
To root flash v .10 kernel and then try with flashtool. Then switch to. New kernel.
Or
flash kernel with recovery, flash root package in recovery and then flash stock kernel back
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
You should update to C.0 it has got all problems fixed the .54 has tethering problems
This shows you to get the version C.0 on your Xperia U. This also enables root on your phone .
Do this:
Download the flashtool if you aint got it: http://androxyde.github.com/
Download the ICS C.0 from here: https://hotfile.com/dl/182433042/18e...obile.ftf.html
Download the kernel of B.10 from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?tbswbbl4an5ip8z
Download the kernel of C.10 from here : http://www.mediafire.com/?c9mdhuvkpwdqttf
Download the Bin4ry root ( V13 only ) : LINK
Now the steps
1) Install Flashtool in C:
2)Conpy and paste the ftf of C.0 in C:/Flashtool/Firmwares
3)Open flashtool and connect your device then click flash then next then follow the instructions
4)After all is done start ur phone and set it up
**************If you want to root then go down otherwise finished****************
5)Flah the kernel the of B.10 to the phone. You will need to copy the B.10 files to firmwares
6)Root using Flashtool or Bin4ry. Its easy just follow the onscreen instructions
7)Flash the kernel of C.10 and all done
8)Start the phone
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Hit thanks if I ve helped you in any way
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1) I had xperia U firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 .
2) I rooted my my xperia U with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1933985
It was rooted perfectly.
3 ) Later on, I used flashtool to upgrade flash my phone to 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware
using this --
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2075526
But, now when I am opening Titanium Backup or other application. I see the message no root access found!
I saw in some thread that adding some files helped restore root access...
Please advise...
You lose root when you flash stock ftf.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
darkmist87 said:
1) I had xperia U firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 .
2) I rooted my my xperia U with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1933985
It was rooted perfectly.
3 ) Later on, I used flashtool to upgrade flash my phone to 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware
using this --
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2075526
But, now when I am opening Titanium Backup or other application. I see the message no root access found!
I saw in some thread that adding some files helped restore root access...
Please advise...
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Re-root if you have your bootloader locked... or use a kernel if unlocked...
When you flashed new firmware,the whole system folder was replaced with new one.It did not have su binary needed for superuser to run.So you lost root access.
Just flash 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel,root with bin4ry or flashtool and then flash back 6.1.1.b.1.54 kernel.You will be rooted again.
Kernal vs Firmware confusion...
umair42 said:
When you flashed new firmware,the whole system folder was replaced with new one.It did not have su binary needed for superuser to run.So you lost root access.
Just flash 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel,root with bin4ry or flashtool and then flash back 6.1.1.b.1.54 kernel.You will be rooted again.
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I am just new(noob) so making double sure.
I got kernal from here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
Kernal are only around 5 Mb?
I need to use flashtool as given here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2075526
1)But just use B.1.10 kernal FTF(5Mb) instead of full firmware first
2) then root ..
3) Then again use flashtool and do it for B.1.54??
Any step by step link please if I am wrong ?
darkmist87 said:
I am just new(noob) so making double sure.
I got kernal from here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
Kernal are only around 5 Mb?
I need to use flashtool as given here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2075526
1)But just use B.1.10 kernal FTF(5Mb) instead of full firmware first
2) then root ..
3) Then again use flashtool and do it for B.1.54??
Any step by step link please if I am wrong ?
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Download 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel from HERE
Flash with flashtool. [select flashmode and then select this kernel]
Root using flashtool or bin4ry.
Download 6.1.1.b.1.54 kernel from HERE
Flash with flashtool
reboot
You will be rooted
Thanks!
umair42 said:
Download 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel from HERE
Flash with flashtool. [select flashmode and then select this kernel]
Root using flashtool or bin4ry.
Download 6.1.1.b.1.54 kernel from HERE
Flash with flashtool
reboot
You will be rooted
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Superb!! Worked perfectly !! :good:
HI...
i have xperia U ST25i rooted,,, instaled JB 4.1.2 from Xperia P (i think so)
how to restore original(standart) ICS?
in general as it had been before root.
sorry for my bad english
please help me...
download any firmware you want (file ftf) and flash it with flashmode (using flashtool)
hungminhon said:
download any firmware you want (file ftf) and flash it with flashmode (using flashtool)
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I only do this?
or should I do something else?
write what i need to do step to step
encikk said:
I only do this?
or should I do something else?
write what i need to do step to step
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Downalod and install flashtool
Open flashtool folder, open drivers, install Xperai U, flash mode, and fastboot mode(optional) drivers.
Download and flash the suitable ftf file for you.
If you do no know how to flash with flashtool, search for a guid on the forums.
thank you very much