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Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type flashboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will not enter temp CWM recovery
Choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
hansip87 said:
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
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Aire said, his current kernel supports .62 but they are currently working for repack based on this new firmware.
I haven't tried installing any custom firmware at the moment, I want to test this stock firmware for changes and improvement especially the baseband and battery consumption.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
EDIT: sorry you already did that thanks!
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
hansip87 said:
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
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Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
adarwis said:
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
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The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
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Yep it is I have already flashed back aire's kernel and it is flawless no more test point required. Yay! Thanks for all the devs.
Xperia blog says the firmware is targeted for users in Middle East North Africa region.
Users else where may see little if any noticeable change
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
most download link from MultiUpload cannot download the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM, any alternative link?
Thanks.
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
hansip87 said:
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
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idareyoutoclickthis said:
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
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Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
San.subs said:
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
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Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
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Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
slimfady said:
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
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I'm afraid yes but i never tried it though cause my bootloader is unlocked.
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
baradharajan said:
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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Ask in the Arc forum please.
even i got the same error remote: device must be rooted first... my bootloaders are unlocked.. wht shud i do now
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
I dont read careful this note and now my phone's brick. I cannot access flashmode or fastbootmode anymore. Now my phone only log in temRECOVERY
Can anyone help me. From vietnam
Hi all ,
i might be getting my mini next week or so ~! and i am damn excited ( i killed my w8 and ace is too expensive )
but i would love to have a custom rom for my mini
- i did some research and this is what i found
-i wanted hybrom and in order to use it i need an unlocked bootloader
-so i went to http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide to see how it's done
-i somewhat understand it but....
here are my doubts
-how do you get ''fastboot'' and ''android SDK''?
-does it work for pro only ? how about just mini?
-when it says open ''terminal '' (on 5) what does it mean terminal ? i search my computer and there is no such thing as terminal ...
-oh and does unlock BL need a rooted phone? (should i root before unlock or unlock 1st?
-in order to use hybrom must i use a custom kernel ?
so can anyone help me?
You can see this link to download fastboot and android SDK (Use on unlocking bootloader)
I used that on unlocking the bootloader of my xperia mini ST15i and i believed that it can be use on any xperia 2011 devices.
I rooted my phone first before I unlock the bootloader.(I dont know if it can be the other way around)
To flash the Hybrom ROM, you need a custom Kernel.
Hope this help.
wait...thats for arc...is the steps the same?
Yeah.You will notice its for Xperia Arc but can be use on 2011 Xperia Devices.
Just follow the steps.
oh...so the diffrence is only the files that need to be donwload / execiuted / extracted?
Nope.You download and use the file in that link i gave to you.
huh?? u used Unlock Xperia Arc Bootloaders.zip file?
Yes.Like I said earlier it can be use on any xperia 2011 device.If your in a big doubt you can search around the forum.
wow ok! i will try it when i get my mini so .. in short
1.root my mini
2.unlock bootloader using the guide 100% follow it
3.flash a custom kernel eg rage kernel using cwm
4.using cwm flash hybrom v11
am i right
tohno said:
wow ok! i will try it when i get my mini so .. in short
1.root my mini
2.unlock bootloader using the guide 100% follow it
3.flash a custom kernel eg rage kernel using cwm
4.using cwm flash hybrom v11
am i right
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Yeah Right!
okay thanks neon ! will report if i succeeed
tohno said:
wow ok! i will try it when i get my mini so .. in short
1.root my mini
2.unlock bootloader using the guide 100% follow it
3.flash a custom kernel eg rage kernel using cwm
4.using cwm flash hybrom v11
am i right
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thats was not easy to root, it depend on your phone FW to root, if on .58 and below, u can use Easy Rooting Toolkit..
but if on .62 u should follow :
this method for no require unlocking bootloader,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1455216
and this method require unlocking bootloader,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1440161
what is FW ? and what is .58 .62? wait ...you mean the arc method cant be used ? and the links are dead
i was thinking of using flashtool to root my mini ..i think flashtool supports mini
tohno said:
what is FW ? and what is .58 .62? wait ...you mean the arc method cant be used ? and the links are dead
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FW is Firmware.. it is Permanent software programmed into your phone.. .58 and .62 is the FW version.. different FW version is difference method used to root..
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tohno said:
i was thinking of using flashtool to root my mini ..i think flashtool supports mini
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yes, but on .62 version u cant root using flashtool.
dont root it, just unlock bootloader, flash kernel and then ROM
unlock using SE website, obtain key and download this file- http://www.mediafire.com/?0m6xovf60yx9xn3
extract this rar file, go to 'fastboot' folder, press 'shift' key and right click on background of folder,
select - 'open command window here' , connect phone holding vol+ and enter the commands written on SE bootloader unlock page
wow i read some comments on the mini ..the comments are quite bad ...they say keep force close , screen sucks etc ...at least in the malysian community ..a litle doubtful
metalrawk said:
dont root it, just unlock bootloader, flash kernel and then ROM
unlock using SE website, obtain key and download this file- http://www.mediafire.com/?0m6xovf60yx9xn3
extract this rar file, go to 'fastboot' folder, press 'shift' key and right click on background of folder,
select - 'open command window here' , connect phone holding vol+ and enter the commands written on SE bootloader unlock page
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but without root i cant use apps like tita backup etc ..and when you flash kernel does it come with auto root / cwm? how do you enter cwm with mini?
and i heard there are some overheat issues with the phone .. is this a serious issue ? is there a solution?
metalrawk said:
dont root it, just unlock bootloader, flash kernel and then ROM
unlock using SE website, obtain key and download this file- http://www.mediafire.com/?0m6xovf60yx9xn3
extract this rar file, go to 'fastboot' folder, press 'shift' key and right click on background of folder,
select - 'open command window here' , connect phone holding vol+ and enter the commands written on SE bootloader unlock page
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is this method without losing warranty?
Recently i've been trying to install a new ICS rom on to my phone for which i have to first install the kCernel-CM9-v03.ftf file through flashtool....
but the problem is that when ever i try flashing the kernel, the following error shows up on the log :
ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
to flash the kernel I first copy/pasted the ftf file in the firmwares folder in flashtool... and then went into recovery mode on my phone... but that doesn't seem to work anymore...
PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE !
have you flashed kernels before ?
(meaning is your bootloader unlocked)
Bjornlindekens said:
have you flashed kernels before ?
(meaning is your bootloader unlocked)
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i had to change the kernels to root my phone... so yeah i did
mubassam said:
i had to change the kernels to root my phone... so yeah i did
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Your phone UNLOCKED BL OR LOCKED BL?
Speederoff said:
Your phone UNLOCKED BL OR LOCKED BL?
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since i was able flash kernels before then i guess yeh it is unlocked ....
mubassam said:
since i was able flash kernels before then i guess yeh it is unlocked ....
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Hello, is your problem still there or solved? If not solved, try use older flashtool version to flash KCernel by placing inside its subfolder "firmware"..should work properly. You can get the flashtool link i recommended in newcomer thread.
Btw, not necessary flashing kernels means unlocked bootloader. Locked bootloader also can flash kernels exp Azuzu's. And if you curious to check bootloader status under my newcomer link too. Hope helps. Cheers.
Whitefang
As whitefang said you must be sure if you have unlock bootloader to flash kernel for UB (unlock bootloader).
To check that use s1tool (link in his tutorial - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27437237&postcount=4 )
.. and then went into recovery mode on my phone..
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To flash kernel You must go into flashmode (phone turn off, press 'back' key and then plug to the PC) but as i say, be sure that you have UB.
Guys i trued to relock bootloader , i haved stock room with root and after folowing steps to relock bootloader i cant turn phone on ! (
It just vibrates led goes green for second and thats it ...
I can go in flash and download mode (blue / green led)
in this step If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Mode and then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file.
i used provided Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf so please tell me hot to get back my mini
Help me please
Used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
I got the problem with my phone too a long time ago when I'm in a stock Rom with root access,CWM and bootloader unlock,when I relock,my phone won't reboot...
The solution is to flash a new stock Rom,and the problem will gone
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Instead of using the relock bootloader.ftf have you tried doing the procedure using the stock firmware and ticking the relock bl option?
Well SEUS saved my phone , cause i was samsung user (haved mini pro as my last SE phone) i was totaly out of this complicated things on Sony . Did repair from SEUS and phone booted ...
Now what i want is to upgrade my phone to newer ics now on 431 .. Is it best to change SI number and then lock bootloader and upgrade officaly or just to flash via flashtool
?
Thank you
There is no advantage in one option in respect to the other., If your bl is unlocked i would suggest keeping it that way in case you will want to make changes in the future, it just makes things easier...
After you flash the relock bootloader ftf you will have to flash the stock rom onto it, otherwise it has no "OS to run from" since the one you gave it is the unlock bootloader.
donmarkon said:
Guys i trued to relock bootloader , i haved stock room with root and after folowing steps to relock bootloader i cant turn phone on ! (
It just vibrates led goes green for second and thats it ...
I can go in flash and download mode (blue / green led)
in this step If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Mode and then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file.
i used provided Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf so please tell me hot to get back my mini
Help me please
Used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
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your phone not brick,, u can flash stock firmware FTF to get back to stock ROM...
then it will be ok
Good luck
i flashed stock rom. is now my device BL is locked or not??? anyone say how to check it
kingzzz said:
i flashed stock rom. is now my device BL is locked or not??? anyone say how to check it
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No, you flash the stock rom and flash the relocking_bootloader ftf from someguyfromhell's thread
Sent from my SK17i running MIUI 2.11.23
I have a Xperia U --- OS :Android :- ICS 4.0.4 (stock)
(unroot & locked bootloader) build number :- 6.1.1.b.1.54 (stock)
kernel :- 3.0.8+.... (stock)
my phone not root or unlock the bootloader ,but i want to install a jellybean stock rom by DevSwift1 .I download the flashtool and install it and the drivers,i download the rom,how do i do next steps,i found that i can`t root my phone via flash tool with this firmware(6.1.1.b.1.54 ) it said i have to flash a 6.1.1.b.1.10 kermel to root,and rom install instruction said flash another kernel to install the rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515) .
1) how do i install the CWM recovery,i saw that Xperia u not support the rom mannager app. ?
2) is this [Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2] kernel pre install the cwm recovery ?
3)can i back up my current rom nad stock recovery how ?
4)your thoughts about devswift 1 rom ,i mean is it bug free and stable rom ?
5)tell me how to flash the rom ?
first answer my quetion (please put the numbers) secondly I need step by step, stock rom install guide from root to flash the rom....and don`t tell me just flash,pleas explain it futher,i mean bit more,this is my first time in xda and flashing a rom.(i got the boot unlock key)
guide it should be like this(IT easy to understand)
Eg:-
1)step, Root
> ***********
> ************
2)step, unlock boot loader
> ************
first of all choose a kernel and download it
second unlock your bootloader
after that install zip from sd card
finally choose devswift1 rom if you have problems with those pm me
you will get used to it and install every rom you like
i hope so
Prerequisite: go and unlock your boot loader. By unlocking your boot loader it saves you a lot of time in the future when you're flashing Roms since it will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
1) don't use ROM manager. CWM recovery is built into all custom kernels.
2) look at 1).
3) recovery is built into the kernel. backup can be done through CWM, it is pretty obvious once you are in there (volume for navigation, power for select)
4) I am ex-sony user but I've never touched this ROM but honestly everybody's opinion of a ROM will be different so try out different ones and to you see which is the most bug free and stable. To me I do not care about stuff like WiFi or HDMI because I never use it, but to some people it might be a major problem. So its a bit subjective.
5) instructions are included in the OP. Follow it VERY strictly (remember to flash the kernel, and remember to wipe before installing)
Sent from Nexus 5. Press thanks if I helped
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
The link to the ROM is broken, fix it.
If it's a stock rom you do not need to unlock bootloader just flash stock kernel as said root and install recovery.
So you want to install devswift jb?
Step 1
Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow the instructions there and unlock it.
Step 2
Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.
Step 3
Download devswift jb
Step 4
Boot into recovery
Step 5
Follow thread instructions and flash!
Sent from my MT11i
AndroidNoob69 said:
So you want to install devswift jb?
Step 1
Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow the instructions there and unlock it.
Step 2
Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.
Step 3
Download devswift jb
Step 4
Boot into recovery
Step 5
Follow thread instructions and flash!
Sent from my MT11i
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thanks for for your all the help pepole...!
is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
xperia anfer said:
thanks for for your all the help pepole...!
is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
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For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.
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This kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299748 has cwm. Install it when you unlocked your bootloader and then download and flash devswift jb.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.
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that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
xperia anfer said:
that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
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My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry
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AndroidNoob69 said:
My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry
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no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
xperia anfer said:
no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
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OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.
Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.
Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.
Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.
Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.
Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.
Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.
Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.
Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.
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sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
xperia anfer said:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
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hey man, you can unlock your bootloader in a simple step, you don't need to install tha sdk to your laptop or pc
you said that you already have a flashtool, and downloaded and installed drivers
note that if you unlock your bootloader the files will be gone (as in all file on phone and internal)
follow this step:
1. go to this site and get the code http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ (click "start unlocking the boot loader", then click "continue", click "yes i'm sure", check the boxes and click "i accept", enter your name, imei (note: remove the last digit coz its only need 14 digits), enter your email, and later on they will send you for the unlock key, save it safely)
2. open flashtool, connect your device in usb debugging mode, check it on the settings
3. click the BLU at the top at the right of the flashicon
4. later it will ask you to disconnect your device, and power off it
5 reconnect your devicein the usb cable in FLASHMODE. (hold the volume down button while connecting to usb cable)
5. Againconnectt your phone in FASTBOOT mode. (hold volume up while connecting to usb cable)
6. It will prompt a window with your IMEI number, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".
wait to finish and reboot it's done,hope i help you :good:
xperia anfer said:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
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Follow the post above to unlock. By flashing experimental kernel it will root and install cwm. Just unlock and follow what devswift says
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I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
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that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
xperia anfer said:
that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
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Imei is device specific it wont delete but just backup your TA Partition in case you want your DRM keys. What you mean nothing works when you try and unlock bootloader
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Unlocking bootloader
Good thing I bookmarked this Youtube link. This is the method I used unlocking my bootloader. Just take note be sure your phone/xperia is one of those phones made in the specific year. Please check the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMDirxUu2A
Good luck!
Just saying don't hold menu when connecting hold VOLUME UP for fastboot and VOLUME DOWN for flash mode
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there are alot of youtube videos showing how install roms