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Hey so I'm coming from the i9000 section I'm very confident with flashing ROMS and mods and stuff like that but obviously every phone is different, what would be the best most stable ROM ? What I'm looking for
*stock styling (stock launcher like in 2.1)
*good battery life
*stability
*lots of features
*the slide to remove notification feature (this is probably my biggest ask, if there is a mod that can do this on stock firmware it would be great)
*clear instructions to check if bootloader is locked and if it is how to unlock it
*clear rooting and flashing guide thanks
By the way looking for this for mini pro
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Try the MiniCM7 its rubble and looks much like the org Im running MiniCM9 mimmi that is very sweet to
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while it is not stock i like minicm7 by naa. and when the bugs of minicm9 is ironed out i think it will be the next best thing.
I saw that but it had adw launcher, is there any ports of the stock launcher for ics?
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Anyone? A guide?
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calum96 said:
Anyone? A guide?
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I would start with MiniCM7Pro by Paul-xxx from this link.
It looks close to stock Android Gingerbread and it doesn't require you to mess with your bootloader or a custom kernel.
Steps are:
Get Flashtool
Root the phone
Install CWM
Press the backbutton on kernel-logo to get into CWM.
In CWM do the usual wipes (factory-reset/data, cache, dalvik-cache, battery stats)
Then install the ROM from your sd-card and reboot
Thanks a lot! since it is on 2.1 can I just use a once click app method? To do this then use ROM manager to install cwm?
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Thanks a lot! since it is on 2.1 can I just use a once click app method? To do this then use ROM manager to install cwm?
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Don't have experience with ROM manager, if it works on stock 2.1 then it will probably install CWM fine, I've got a CWM install zip for xRecovery (I install xRecovery with flashtool ,then install zip from sd-card and choose the CWM-install zip)
It is in a thread here somewhere, can't remember where though.
After that just flash the ROM with it.
Thanks a lot if it isn't to much to ask what exactly would I need to unlock the boot loader for?
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Thanks a lot if it isn't to much to ask what exactly would I need to unlock the boot loader for?
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search for S1Tool, it will give you the information you need to determine if it is safe to unlock your bootloader. (basically, if you have an SEMC simlock certificate you should be ok, if it states unknown simlock certificate, you're more than likely to brick your phone) (and look on the sticker under the back-cover of the phone, if it's on or after (year)11(week)29 (11w29) there is a chance of hard-bricking your phone too)
If it is safe, there is an unlock-option in Flashtool, under the plugins-menu that should do the trick.
Thanks what's the advantages of having it unlocked?
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Thanks what's the advantages of having it unlocked?
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You can install custom kernels and have a wider choice of ROMS to choose from for your phone.
I think the best ROM for x10 mini/mini pro are miniCM9!:good:
It,s very stable and it still in development!
TemplexZ said:
I think the best ROM for x10 mini/mini pro are miniCM9!:good:
It,s very stable and it still in development!
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i disagree minicm9 still needs a lot of improvement. minicm7 is still the best
demoniacs said:
i disagree minicm9 still needs a lot of improvement. minicm7 is still the best
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I disagree, minicm9 works better then minicm7 in terms of speed and stability. Not to mention the UI of ICS is better then GB. All I have issue is with video playback (qualcomm's fault).
ruifung said:
I disagree, minicm9 works better then minicm7 in terms of speed and stability. Not to mention the UI of ICS is better then GB. All I have issue is with video playback (qualcomm's fault).
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Lol, it is NOT Qualcomm's fault, they would have helped if it was possible. If anyone is to blame, it is Google, for choosing a newer SOC with more possibilities as base for ICS.
SmG67 said:
I would start with MiniCM7Pro by Paul-xxx from this link.
It looks close to stock Android Gingerbread and it doesn't require you to mess with your bootloader or a custom kernel.
Steps are:
Get Flashtool
Root the phone
Install CWM
Press the backbutton on kernel-logo to get into CWM.
In CWM do the usual wipes (factory-reset/data, cache, dalvik-cache, battery stats)
Then install the ROM from your sd-card and reboot
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You can use xRecovery if you dont have CWM
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for me the best ROM is MINICM9. The only things that need to be ironed out are the Loudspeaker distortion, the earpiece sound bug while in a call and the lagginess when opening an app or someone is calling. Otherwise its perfect! (for me at least)
Thanks I just checked her phone tonight it was under the year week thing with right baseband and update version for miniprocm7 but didn't have access to a of so couldn't check sim lock, so assuming that's okay do I just connect it check unlock bootloader and run? Or is there anything else I need to know?
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DarksonDAP said:
for me the best ROM is MINICM9. The only things that need to be ironed out are the Loudspeaker distortion, the earpiece sound bug while in a call and the lagginess when opening an app or someone is calling. Otherwise its perfect! (for me at least)
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I think I'll wait till that ROM is completely stable as she's not the most technical person in the world
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Hello,
I rooted my Xperia go with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It work very good and i deinstalled many apps which come with the stock 4.04 rom. I also installed titanium backup that uses root. This is my first xperia i always had HTC devices and there i always installed Clock workmod recovery. Things are a little different with an xperia. So my question is my xperia is rooted already but the bootloader is not unlocked whats the easiest steps to instal clock workmod recovery.
Many Thanks.
Go to development section for xperia s, there is a thread about install cwm for locked bootloader, its really easy!
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hans3103 said:
Hello,
I rooted my Xperia go with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It work very good and i deinstalled many apps which come with the stock 4.04 rom. I also installed titanium backup that uses root. This is my first xperia i always had HTC devices and there i always installed Clock workmod recovery. Things are a little different with an xperia. So my question is my xperia is rooted already but the bootloader is not unlocked whats the easiest steps to instal clock workmod recovery.
Many Thanks.
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can u give me all the apk/blotware that u install? i also want to uninstall all the blotware. thanks:good:
Use "Root app delete". get it from the store
The good thing is that routing this way is easy. When you want to go back to the original, Just flash with the Sus Sony software.
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You can install CWM on a locked bootloader Sola here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952912
Guys I want to know which is the best custom ROM for xperia u st25i which can be flashed without rooting and unlocking bootloader....i know all ROMs are good in their own ways but am looking for one which can provide good battery backup, wifi and stuff working along with smooth interface(i mean no lags if possible)....also plzz tell me if flashing custom ROM without root and bootloader unlock voids warranty....your help is really appreciated....thanx in advance....
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Stock GB with locked bootloader
You cannot have a custom rom without root
Please dont create best rom threads
I use Zperience rom. Try it
FAST SMOOTH STABLE
Dude, NO BEST CUSTOM ROM THREAD IS ALLOWED IN XDA YO!!!!!
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Ok dude I didn't knew it was such....nyways could I know ( if thats permitted) which is another good stock ROM besides GB stock .184 in terms of battery backup and functionality....(hope that's nothing to do with root as I am cautious about warranty void)
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jass8669 said:
Ok dude I didn't knew it was such....nyways could I know ( if thats permitted) which is another good stock ROM besides GB stock .184 in terms of battery backup and functionality....(hope that's nothing to do with root as I am cautious about warranty void)
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You wont void your warranty with flashinh new rom coz you can always go back to stock one with sus.....there is no best rom, all of them is worth to try, because all of us had different tastes, and thats why there is a plenty of cus roms...
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Thanx 4 the reply but are there any stock roms similar or better than stock GB. 184.....if left with no options I will have to go for root of course.....
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Thanx 4 the reply but are there any stock roms similar or better than stock GB. 184.....if left with no options I will have to go for root of course.....
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You need root your phone so you can install cwm, with you can flash roms and other great stuff from devs, well iv tryied Xperience lite, Terra rom and now im downloading Zperience rom, so far all roms are good and fast, but their optons and other stuff are related to your owne interests so you should try a couple of them and decide which one is better for, and offcourse you should flash cybershot mod for your camera coz in stock ics camera sucks, this mod improves it
Thread closed...Thanks.
OP just read and test for yourself....
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Hi zig , firstly I will not suggest u to downgrade ur phone secondly do one thing to make ur phone processing faster.... Go to settings>apps>all> click the app and on the top right u will see an option ''disable'' , disable the preinstalled apps which u don't use like ''Google +,email,gmail,talk,fb,office suite,top contacts,retail demo, recommender,maps ,Google chrome,exchange services'' restart ur phone and then use..... Let me know how is it working.
Yea there is one more new update of Xperia u and that new ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 version is good....it's bug free ,I would like u to upgrade it.
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Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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miaad said:
To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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zigeddy said:
So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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Yes you can attain root access without unlocking your boot loader.
Use flashtool method or Bin4ry's method.
Again yes, you can flash SONY STOCK fw using flashtools (without root or unlocking) in flashmode (just keep in mind to "exclude TA")
Once you are rooted you can install apps such as greenify that really helps to last the battery longer.
Also you could remove the bloatware and other useless apps.
Or you even you can make choices to install Custom ROMs for locked bootloaders. Just check the development section.
This is my personal suggest: SlimCM ROM.
Though its CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143750
See the instructions for locked boot loaders.
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To root fw C.1.0 or any later versions, you need to
-flash the kernel alone of B.1.0.
-follow root procedure by flashtool or Bin4ry method.
-Then flash back the corresponding kernel of the ROM.
Done
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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That's where you can find recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020897
CWM recovery is required to flash custom ROMs or MODs etc.
You can find the wipe data, cache options in the recovery menu. Just back up your contacts, messages and things.
Nothing from SD card will be lost.
Do carefully patch the ROM as per the instructions to make it into locked bootloader.
Copy that zip file in SD card and enter CWM recovery
-flash ROM
Done !
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heyyy
U can root ur device with out touching bootloader dats pretty easier....
but remember after rooting u need to install cwm recovery bcz its used to flash custom roms and rem u can also take take backup of ur entire rom
if anything goes wrong during flashing custom u can easily restore ur device to normal..... by using back up....
flash b.1.10 rom bcz it can be easily rooted by using flashtool......
So finally the process is root first, second recovery and finally flashing rom of ur choice.....
There are so many ROMS in dev section for locked bootloader......
njoyyyyyyyyy............
I ll attach CWM recovery files download and extract.... In the extract folder double click install(.bat file) make sure device connected with debugging mode on..... accept all superuser request on device........aft rooting u ll get super user app in apptry
PM if any difficulty
zigeddy said:
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Flash .100 rom..... It is a lot better than previous ones
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Thank you all from the first to the last for all the suggestions and help. The XDA is awesome, and full of helpfull people. I will post how did it go with all the rooting and recovery and ROM Cheers again
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So i have backed up all the data (music, photos etc) on the pc. Tomorrow i will get on doing what you guys suggested. So to get it all confirmed, first do the root with flashtool, checkin superuser and rootme, and then i will be rooted. Then cwm recovery install, then applying the patch for locked bootloader for slimCM ROM, then i go back in cwm, make backup of current ROM and then wipe data, and then flash the rom.. That be the order? Is there any thing i should take special care of?
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I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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zigeddy said:
I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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Remember install flashtool while your anti-virus is disable...!
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I did that. But what i wanted to say i get error during the instalation of drivers. Flashtool alone was installed corectly.
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It will be lot better if you try it with Win 7 as Win 8 + Flashtool drivers don't go well together as 8 allows only signed drivers to get installed.
Though there's a thread on how to install Flashtool drivers on win 8.
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Hello all. I managed to install drivers. The fix for win8 worked. I started root in flashtool, done all that i was told to but it isnt rooted. Log says Root hack did not work. Any ideas? Cheers again for all the help
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Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10. (i.e. B.1.54/C.1.0/B.1.75/B.1.189/B.1.100)
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash the kernel of your respective FW from the FTF file through Flash Mode and let the device reboot.
Downloads
B.1.10 Kernel - Download Here
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Hey thank you. I have done it already, even before i read. found some guides on xda. Now onwards to cwm and flashing another ROM. Hope it will be all ok. If i have some problems i'll post again here. Cheers all
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Guys is there any CM10.1 rom built including legacy hacks(not expecting a near near source build). Too many strange looking names of roms(ported)......
Also which rom has the highest benchmarks???
Is 3.4 kernel stable with most of the things working????
Also is rooting possible for mini's 4.0.2.A.0.84 stock build without flashing previous firmware(*.62 or *.42) ???
Coming from HTC. Dont know **** about Sony
Can this be done in series?
1. Unlock boot loader
2. Flash recovery
3. Install a custom Rom.
Don't know **** about Sony.
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Guys is there any CM10.1 rom built including legacy hacks(not expecting a near near source build). Too many strange looking names of roms(ported)......
Also which rom has the highest benchmarks???
Is 3.4 kernel stable with most of the things working????
Also is rooting possible for mini's 4.0.2.A.0.84 stock build without flashing previous firmware(*.62 or *.42) ???
Coming from HTC. Dont know **** about Sony
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1- not sure what "built including legacy hacks" means.
2- usually we dont care much about benchmark.
3- everything is working with 3.x kernel except fmradio.
4- not sure about rooting for gb or ics stock rom for lock bootloader, but if u unlock it, rooting is just as simple as flash custom kernel and flash superuser or supersu from cwm recovery. Even some of the custom kernel already include autoroot script.
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1- not sure what "built including legacy hacks" means.
2- usually we dont care much about benchmark.
3- everything is working with 3.x kernel except fmradio.
4- not sure about rooting for gb or ics stock rom for lock bootloader, but if u unlock it, rooting is just as simple as flash custom kernel and flash superuser or supersu from cwm recovery. Even some of the custom kernel already include autoroot script.
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Is there any touch recovery like 4ext or Twrp?
I meant dirty hacks to get some things to work like they are supposed to.
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Sony phones dont have separate/dedicated recovery partitions .So usually custom kernels bundle two or more ramdisks which double up as recovery ..It also means flash_image doesnt work ...Dont try ...We have TWRP on some kernels but it's just a hassle imo ...
If you are planning to unlock bootloader then you dont need to revert to .42/.58 ,
In any case you dont need to fall back for rooting
There are two rooting methods ,one using some custom installer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
and one using the Cydia Impactor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2399464
If you are planning to go JB ,you need to have ICS Bootloader which means the .587 firmware has to be flashed with flashtool
karandpr said:
Sony phones dont have separate/dedicated recovery partitions .So usually custom kernels bundle two or more ramdisks which double up as recovery ..It also means flash_image doesnt work ...Dont try ...We have TWRP on some kernels but it's just a hassle imo ...
If you are planning to unlock bootloader then you dont need to revert to .42/.58 ,
In any case you dont need to fall back for rooting
There are two rooting methods ,one using some custom installer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
and one using the Cydia Impactor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2399464
If you are planning to go JB ,you need to have ICS Bootloader which means the .587 firmware has to be flashed with flashtool
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Then is there any way that we could flash boot.IMG(which contains recovery) through fast boot?
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Then is there any way that we could flash boot.IMG(which contains recovery) through fast boot?
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Lol ...
Thats the ONLY way to flash boot.img ..having unlocked bootloader means access to fastboot to allow custom boot.img...
Fastboot flash boot xyzasdf.img
If you are in locked bootloader ,the recovery lies in /system and is accessed via a custom script...
You can't use flash_image and/or dd to flash kernels in android system or recoveries ...locked or unlocked bootloader...custom kernels has to be flashed using fastboot....it's a limitation of Sony device ...considering you mentioned HTC and 4ext ,you probably had a HTC desire and used flash_image and dd,and the kernels could be flashed using recovery...Not so on Sony devices...
karandpr said:
Lol ...
Thats the ONLY way to flash boot.img ..having unlocked bootloader means access to fastboot to allow custom boot.img...
Fastboot flash boot xyzasdf.img
If you are in locked bootloader ,the recovery lies in /system and is accessed via a custom script...
You can't use flash_image and/or dd to flash kernels in android system or recoveries ...locked or unlocked bootloader...custom kernels has to be flashed using fastboot....it's a limitation of Sony device ...considering you mentioned HTC and 4ext ,you probably had a HTC desire and used flash_image and dd,and the kernels could be flashed using recovery...Not so on Sony devices...
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Fcuk!!!!
I don't know anything about Sony. Having problems with drivers right now. What do u recommend? Official cm builds or builds present in android development. Also which recovery must be used?
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goateegauti said:
Fcuk!!!!
I don't know anything about Sony. Having problems with drivers right now. What do u recommend? Official cm builds or builds present in android development. Also which recovery must be used?
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Not sure what you mean ..FXP are the official CM team ,the android dev builds are newer...
Like I said ,you dont have much choice in recovery...
Every boot.img has a recovery...most of them are cwm ,so. Stick with them ...
karandpr said:
Not sure what you mean ..FXP are the official CM team ,the android dev builds are newer...
Like I said ,you dont have much choice in recovery...
Every boot.img has a recovery...most of them are cwm ,so. Stick with them ...
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So u mean while I am in recovery I can change the recovery itself by flashing a ROM??
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So now what combo should I download to install recovery for smultron running on stock?
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Figured it out. As easy as changing under wear.
Htc: developer friendly
Sony: noob friendly
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I doubt that...
The development in the Xperia MDPI section is outrageous...
We have GB to JB 10.2 and ubuntu touch and gecko OS...
You can flash one Rom everyday and still dont run out of roms to flash...
sry. delete bcuz as u said u figured it out (and it didnt saw 2nd site)
have fun with ur great sony ERICSSON - device (and great software xperience as said above )
sry
karandpr said:
I doubt that...
The development in the Xperia MDPI section is outrageous...
We have GB to JB 10.2 and ubuntu touch and gecko OS...
You can flash one Rom everyday and still dont run out of roms to flash...
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Had used HTC explorer and desire HD( only for a short period). Explorer is way far more smooth than xperia mini which is running at 600mhz.
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goateegauti said:
Had used HTC explorer and desire HD( only for a short period). Explorer is way far more smooth than xperia mini which is running at 600mhz.
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Stock ICS is bit sluggish but GB is just liquid smooth ...
I did use Stock Explorer and it was slow as hell ...nowhere near Xperia mini ...
MDPI processors are far superior with Neon support ..
Probably you should reflash stock firmware...
whatsapp not working
plz help me ...as my whatsapp after installing it is unable to verify my phone no.bcz of inbuilt 3rd party task killer in cm10.1mango.so hw to make whatsapp work.
raghavtej said:
plz help me ...as my whatsapp after installing it is unable to verify my phone no.bcz of inbuilt 3rd party task killer in cm10.1mango.so hw to make whatsapp work.
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If you can speak english i'm willing to help
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whatsapp verification not working after installation
hi boss.as i said earlier i m unable to use my whatsapp in cm10.1 mango device.plz help me to work it out
raghavtej said:
hi boss.as i said earlier i m unable to use my whatsapp in cm10.1 mango device.plz help me to work it out
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Are you using a modified version of whatsapp?
If not you should be able to install it.
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