[MINIPRO] How to update to ICS? - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Since its 24, only days away from the awaited ICS update. I am ver confused on how to revert back to stock rom/kernel and relocking bootloader. And with those problems I cannot use SEUS and PCC, so what do I need to do?
Flash stock rom then kernel then relock bootloader? Then update to ICS?
Is that the right arrangement? Or did I missed anything?
And how about the baseband?
Im really confused.
Please help and links to where I can download those things
Thank YOU!

Install stock firmware from a complete .ftf file, it includes proper baseband, kernel etc.
To download and install it, read my tutorial, link in signature.

Go to a local service shop and upload the stock rom withe setool service software.
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How about stock kernel? can i relock bootloader with a different kernel?

No you cannot lock bootloader with custom kernel. I suggest to make ur phone as good as new to prepare for the update
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BanorBhai said:
No you cannot lock bootloader with custom kernel. I suggest to make ur phone as good as new to prepare for the update
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just one question how about the kernel? i cant find any stock kernel for Mini Pro, the kernels available are pre rooted

feb289 said:
just one question how about the kernel? i cant find any stock kernel for Mini Pro, the kernels available are pre rooted
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as far i knw, the ftf files already include the kernel. full wipe > flash ftf through flashtool > relock bootloader, YOU'RE DONE!

Someguyfromhell said:
Install stock firmware from a complete .ftf file, it includes proper baseband, kernel etc.
To download and install it, read my tutorial, link in signature.
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and don't forget to relock bootloader

Thanks for replying guys! Getting ready for ICS weeeeeeeeeeeeee

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[Q] Mini Pro 4.0.2.A.0.62

Hi, I'm a noob here and in android platform.
So I bought this sk17i and it has 2.3.4 4.0.2.A.0.62
I was trying to root it fails and from what I've read around here it's because of 4.0.2.A.0.62? is there a work around with that?
thanks
I didnt try it, but an older official kernel should work as mentioned here:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/2...4-0-2-a-0-62-rolling-out-just-a-minor-update/
if you have an unlocked bootloader, you can also flash this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1440161
thanks but can you tell me where to get the stock kernel for sk17i? I'm sorry I'm new to this I've been searching but all I could find are the ones that are modded
by the way I was trying to use modded kernels but I always get this:
FAILED(remote: The devices must be rooted first)
You need to unlock bootloader to flash custom kernel
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karan1051993 said:
You need to unlock bootloader to flash custom kernel
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I got a hold of a stock kernel but still can't install it, it still says
FAILED(remote: The devices must be rooted first)
How can I back to my previous Rom from 62, some help please...
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[email protected] said:
How can I back to my previous Rom from 62, some help please...
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flash older rom using wotanserver, google it for more info
far as I know flash the 058. rom,then root it.There is a full support for this number of rom.
So there is any official changelog of this new FW?
edit: found this here on xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20653342&postcount=5
official .58 kernel
plz provide a link to download the official .58 kernel.
Code:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0WA76Q7M
got it from here
ceroberoz said:
Code:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0WA76Q7M
got it from here
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Isn't it the whole firmware? I had seen in some forum(I think it was sonyericsson's support forum) Xperia arc's kernel (only kernel) was available. It was a zipped file, only around 4-5mb.
Isn't something like that available for our phone. I searched a lot, but didn't find it.
Won't flashing the whole firmware (in the link) unlock bootloader?
Sudanminipro said:
Isn't it the whole firmware? I had seen in some forum(I think it was sonyericsson's support forum) Xperia arc's kernel (only kernel) was available. It was a zipped file, only around 4-5mb.
Isn't something like that available for our phone. I searched a lot, but didn't find it.
Won't flashing the whole firmware (in the link) unlock bootloader?
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Unlock bootloader is different than flashing the fw although it is related if you want to flash the custom ROM (and custom kernel of course such as rage or krsh kernel).
Google "unlock bootloader+sony ericsson" to find the website where you can get the key to do so.
Im using stock .62 fw with unlocked bl becoz i want to use custom kernel with prerooting as .62 cant be rooted by superoneclick and i dont mind on the effect to the warranty. Somemore, cm ROM isnt stable enough.
In other words, you can flash stock ROM with stock kernel even if you dont unlock bootloader but if you want to flash custom kernel or custom ROM or both, bl had to be unlock or else you will stuck at S.E words during boot.
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how unlock bootloader or root other way
not wotanserver.com and SE
use wotanserver.com
its help you downgrate
Sudanminipro said:
plz provide a link to download the official .58 kernel.
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wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-mini-pro-sk17/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
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How to root ST15i with ICS update

Hi,
I have unlocked bootloader with ICS update installed. I want root access. I have read about one way to root phone. It involves downgrading to GB ftf. I don't want to do it. Is there any other way I can root my phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
See this tutorial it worked for me,,,
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juabhi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
See this tutorial it worked for me,,,
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Read my post first. I said that I DO NOT want to flash gingerbread ftf. I want to know if there is a way to root my phone without doing that.
try this prerooted kernel
papul said:
Hi,
I have unlocked bootloader with ICS update installed. I want root access. I have read about one way to root phone. It involves downgrading to GB ftf. I don't want to do it. Is there any other way I can root my phone?
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Its easy bro you do not need to downgrade as your phones bootloader is unlocked
just flash the custom kernel with flashtool almost all custom kernel are per rooted:laugh:
Search for flashtool and custom kernel compatible with stock ICS
I suggest you Extended stock kernel it great.:good:
You can search in development section
piousheart said:
Its easy bro you do not need to downgrade as your phones bootloader is unlocked
just flash the custom kernel with flashtool almost all custom kernel are per rooted:laugh:
Search for flashtool and custom kernel compatible with stock ICS
I suggest you Extended stock kernel it great.:good:
You can search in development section
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OK. After I install a custom kernel what do I have to do? Install busy and superuser? How can I go back to stock kernel? IF I go back to stock kernel, will I lose my root?
papul said:
OK. After I install a custom kernel what do I have to do? Install busy and superuser? How can I go back to stock kernel? IF I go back to stock kernel, will I lose my root?
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Superuser is installed automatically, busybox not, you need to install it from Play Store by yourself.
You can install stock kernel with Flashtool, just pick regular .ftf file, but only choose kernel to be installed. You will keep root.

[WT19i] Reseting original ROM

hey, I need to make my phone with original ROM and everything like its from shop, and to make SE PC program to recognize it and update now it is with spartan ROM and rage kernel. how to clean my device and get original ROM?
le grande magnetto said:
hey, I need to make my phone with original ROM and everything like its from shop, and to make SE PC program to recognize it and update now it is with spartan ROM and rage kernel. how to clean my device and get original ROM?
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Just dowload the stock fimware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27376024&postcount=3 do a factoy eset and then flash it
Rudjgaard said:
Just dowload the stock fimware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27376024&postcount=3 do a factoy eset and then flash it
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But he has to flash the stock kernel first! I'm searching for download link...
mihahn said:
But he has to flash the stock kernel first! I'm searching for download link...
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thats what I was about o ask, what about the stock kernel.
Also Im concerned about bootloader. I have it unlocked, so should I or shoudnt lock it again?
le grande magnetto said:
thats what I was about o ask, what about the stock kernel.
Also Im concerned about bootloader. I have it unlocked, so should I or shoudnt lock it again?
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I looked in sony forum here and they say you have to relock bootloader (but flash stock kernel first and I don't know where you can get the stock kernel to download) to update via pc companion or update service
So just look around for the untweaked stock kernel or make a new thread where you are searching for it
mihahn said:
I looked in sony forum here and they say you have to relock bootloader (but flash stock kernel first and I don't know where you can get the stock kernel to download) to update via pc companion or update service
So just look around for the untweaked stock kernel or make a new thread where you are searching for it
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download the ftf file of the stock rom and using this thread to extract ftf files you can get kernel.sin which can be flashed.
Am I right?
thewizard0 said:
download the ftf file of the stock rom and using this thread to extract ftf files you can get kernel.sin which can be flashed.
Am I right?
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I don't know exactly.
But if it's like this, you needn't extract it. Just open flashtool and click on the flash -> flashmode -> and there you can exclude all files like system etc and just kernel is unmarked, so it will flash only the kernel...
Just flash stock kernel again, then download stock firmware and flash it via Flashtool
flash ftf on Flashtool
confusion as a simple thing to download your official Stock ROM file in ftf format. After applying via FlashTool in modol FlashBoot only that. Kernel Standard ja is automatically installed and all its default settings.
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People, people...why post when you don't know what you're talking about??. The reason stock ftf gets flashed is because it already contains stock kernel!! duh!
About unlocked bl, you only need to relock it if you plan on updating through pcseus, which isn't vital since you can flash any firmware from downloaded ftf, aside from that there are no other pros or cons to unlocked bl
now its all done, just updated wit pc companion, worked well. but now i need to root my device to use titanium backup.
is the latest version of android are possible to root?
Flash any rooted kernel, people have reported extended and mesa to be working fine. (if bootloader is unlocked)
Otherwise this method is also reported to be working. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104
grazie
Download official stock firmware from Sony site and flash it via flashtool.. Now to relock bootloader. Google the query and you'll get the solution easily...
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le grande magnetto said:
hey, I need to make my phone with original ROM and everything like its from shop, and to make SE PC program to recognize it and update now it is with spartan ROM and rage kernel. how to clean my device and get original ROM?
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You need to relock bl, if u used the test point method then u need to start S1 Tool and click Restore button, but if u used the official method, u will need to flash this with flash tool: http://www.mediafire.com/?1ytip94lm2yojjl and then u will be able to update with SE PC
le grande magnetto said:
now its all done, just updated wit pc companion, worked well. but now i need to root my device to use titanium backup.
is the latest version of android are possible to root?
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just flash other kernel (MESA, Extended Stock kerel, KRsH....) and u'll have root ...sr for my bad English

[Q]Stock SK17i 587.ftf file

Hi guys!
Few days ago before flashing custom Kernel and ROM i made Sony Xperia Mini Pro stock .ftf file (using tutorial somewhere in forum) when bootloader was locked. Now i have a question:
Can i use that .ftf file now when my bootloader is unlocked? If not, what i should to do? Edit .ftf file or something?
Thanks for answers.
With respect, Ciziokas.
Ciziokas said:
Hi guys!
Few days ago before flashing custom Kernel and ROM i made Sony Xperia Mini Pro stock .ftf file (using tutorial somewhere in forum) when bootloader was locked. Now i have a question:
Can i use that .ftf file now when my bootloader is unlocked? If not, what i should to do? Edit .ftf file or something?
Thanks for answers.
With respect, Ciziokas.
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Yes you can!. Just don´t do OTA, or you will brick your device
Ciziokas said:
Hi guys!
Few days ago before flashing custom Kernel and ROM i made Sony Xperia Mini Pro stock .ftf file (using tutorial somewhere in forum) when bootloader was locked. Now i have a question:
Can i use that .ftf file now when my bootloader is unlocked? If not, what i should to do? Edit .ftf file or something?
Thanks for answers.
With respect, Ciziokas.
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Yes you can.
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Thanks for answers And one more question: I have Cyanogenmod 9.1 ROM so if i wanna go back to stock .587 rom, I just need to flash .ftf file via flashtool? I'm right?
Ciziokas said:
Thanks for answers And one more question: I have Cyanogenmod 9.1 ROM so if i wanna go back to stock .587 rom, I just need to flash .ftf file via flashtool? I'm right?
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Yes that's right
mihahn said:
Yes that's right
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How to install ICS based rom on a rooted Mini pro

Hi All,
i have just rooted my SK17i. i was on ICS and now i have downgraded to GB 2.3.4. i am looking to update the phone to a custom ICS rom.
i have gone through the tutorials available, but being a noob it was a bit tough for me to understand all the technical details.
please help me and suggest. thanks in advance.
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
thanks
sandy7 said:
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
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Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
sandy7 said:
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
sjstays said:
thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
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I suggest u SEUS..
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sandy7 said:
I suggest u SEUS..
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many thanks, will keep you posted once done...
hi all,
i tried the methods mentioned in the links pos9ted earlier to upgrade the phone to ICS first using SEUS and hen root it. unfortunately it did not work out. i can confirm that the steps mentioned were done correctly. what i have done is have downgraded to Gb and then rooted it. Post that i have installed a custom rom. is there any way i can install a custom rom for ICS now?
AW: How to install ICS based rom on a rooted Mini pro
for most custom roms you need to unlock your bootloader, or look if the rom you like to have is for locked bootloader too. for some roms you need to flash different kernel first. i would suggest you to flash a prerooted kernel with built in recovery. then you can install new rom via that recovery.
For installing custom roms like cm etc you need to unlock bootloader, if you don't want to do that go here and find a rom that does not need bootloader unlock. if you didn't unlock bl, download xparts and install cwm.
for unlocking, go here
then go here find a custom rom, copy zip to sd card, extract boot.img to pc, flash boot.img in fastboot mode of flashtool or fastboot, boot device, enter cwm and flash zip from sd.
thank mihann for the excellent guide.
hope it helped
THIS is a collection of roms + kernels + guides + scripts. You may need it
sjstays said:
Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
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you got it wrong.., you can root your phone even if you're in ICS..,
do you have a Locked or unlocked Bootloader..,???

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