Hi all, been trying all night to unlock the bootloader following the guide on the cynaogenmods wiki page ( found here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide )
Sadly however, i seem to fail when getting to the 4th and 5th step of the guide as what is supposed to happen doesnt happen at all when pressing and holding down the Volume Up button aswell as connecting the USB-cable to the computer on the same time.
this is the things and steps i've done and tried:
1) Tried diffrent buttons then the Volume Up button, like Back button, Menu button and the # button
2) tried having the USB cable connected to the computer first, then plug in the usb cable to the phone while pressing and holding down Volume Up button, also tried with diffrent buttons while doing this, aswell as doing vice-versa (having the USB connected to the phone first, and connecting it to the computer)
So what is the result of all this? the phone only gets into charging mode, and that's about it, either a green or orange LED starts to show aswell.
Some things worth mentioning:
I used to have a very old version of sonybread with CWM (clockwork mod) but before begining the guide i totally cleaned my phone and even re-flashed it to stock rom with SEUS, so currently my phone is using the stock rom without root and a locked bootloader (as far as i know about the bootloader atleast) and currently the phone is working as intendeed with the stock rom, but in all honesty it sucks using it and therfore i'm trying to put in a stable version of Cynaogenmod.
Also i never managed to get the fastboot comand terminal to work fully when launching it from Android\android-sdk\tools as it missed several comands, so in order to actually get the fastboot to work as intendeed i had to launch it from Android\android-sdk\platform-tools which was the fastboot that came with the SDK and not the one downloaded from the wiki's guide on how to get fastboot.
Something more worth mentioning is that it seems like the device manager can't find the phone while being in charging mode or when i do the "Volume Up button" and connect the USB to the computer thingy, however the phone shows up in device manager if its being started up or is being on.
I do however hear the "a USB connected sound" everytime i connect the phone in any way i've tried when it gets to charging mode, but then it never shows up on device manager.
And last but not least, i'm running a x64 W7 Professional machine.
Sorry for such a long thread, but want to try to explain my problem as troughly as possible aswell as everything i've tried in order to rule out as many other problems aswell.
hey friend.... that post is for mini pro not x10 mini pro...... to connect in flash mode you have to press the back button and then connect the phone via USB..... be sure u have SE tweaker tool for X10 mini pro and Drivers along with GORDON gate driver......
And to add to that the 2010 devices do NOT support fastboot, so it is no wonder it didn't work properly.
And if you tried the bootloader unlockers for the 2011 MiniPro you're just lucky your attempts failed
Try it following these instructions
skb2496 said:
hey friend.... that post is for mini pro not x10 mini pro...... to connect in flash mode you have to press the back button and then connect the phone via USB..... be sure u have SE tweaker tool for X10 mini pro and Drivers along with GORDON gate driver......
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I see, thanks for the quick reply.
I've decided to scrap the unlocking bootloader thing as it seems to be way more complicated then i tought. i will just stick with using the stock rom untill i get a new phone as this one his toally horrible with the stock rom.
If any mod can mark this question thread as solved and prehaps lock it if necessary it would be good, thanks.
Hawake said:
I see, thanks for the quick reply.
I've decided to scrap the unlocking bootloader thing as it seems to be way more complicated then i tought. i will just stick with using the stock rom untill i get a new phone as this one his toally horrible with the stock rom.
If any mod can mark this question thread as solved and prehaps lock it if necessary it would be good, thanks.
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You don't have to stick with stock firmware, in the x10miniPro development section there are a lot of roms based on gingerbread android that will run fine on the stock kernel choose one to your liking.
There's a very clean rom called Clean0.0 v6 you definitly have to check out.
check out minicm7pro.... its the best and most stable..... minicm9 is also good but the battery perfomance was really poor...
skb2496 said:
check out minicm7pro.... its the best and most stable..... minicm9 is also good but the battery perfomance was really poor...
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Please does that minicm7pro work on a locked bootloader because i really wanna upgrade . . .
I'm so stuck on this stock eclair ROM for so long.
Yes just root it and install minicm7pro via xrecovery and data wipe first, then u r done....
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skb2496 said:
Yes just root it and install minicm7pro via xrecovery and data wipe first, then u r done....
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No,every custom Rom need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER and must be install using CWM RECOVERY,not xRecovery.Some of custom Rom might need a custom kernel too
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UchihaDareNial said:
No,every custom Rom need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER and must be install using CWM RECOVERY,not xRecovery.Some of custom Rom might need a custom kernel too
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No that is total rubbish you posted
Not every custom rom needs an unlocked bootloader, you only need an unlocked bootloader if you want to install a custom kernel.
If you choose a rom that will run on the stock kernel, you only need root and either cwm or xrecovery, depending on the installation method of the rom you chose.
If a rom runs only on a custom kernel, then the installation will be done through CWM, because that's what is included in the kernel, on stock kernel you might be ok with xrecovery.
UchihaDareNial said:
No,every custom Rom need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER and must be install using CWM RECOVERY,not xRecovery.Some of custom Rom might need a custom kernel too
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minicm7pro is based on stock kernel... better read the whole post of the developer.... and XRECOVERY and CWM are two recovery and they both do the same job!! minicm7pro was the first rom flashed by me and as i was a noob (was but not now) i did as the instructions said and"THERE IS NO NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER FOR MINICM7PRO ONLY!!!"
better read it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201116
skb2496 said:
minicm7pro is based on stock kernel... better read the whole post of the developer.... and XRECOVERY and CWM are two recovery and they both do the same job!! minicm7pro was the first rom flashed by me and as i was a noob (was but not now) i did as the instructions said and"THERE IS NO NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER FOR MINICM7PRO ONLY!!!"
better read it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201116
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Well someone tell me that we can't flash custom Rom using xRECOVERY...so peace bro didn't know what is true...
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Hi I have an Xperia X10 mini pro with the code 11W25. I want to use the latest MiniCM7 custom rom (I think its MiniCM7-2.2.2) and the powerful nAa 2.6.29-14 kernel to breathe new life to this obsolete stock SE 2.1 firmware. I've been seeing posts saying codes below 11W29 is safe to unlock bootloader. I just want to make sure because I want to unlock it with confidence. Is it safe to unlock the device with the code 11W25?
I've posted this question in the X8 unlock bootloader guide and they said the rules mentioned there is not applicable to X10 mini pro. My X10 mini pro can use different SIM Cards, I mean its not locked to a certain network provider. I received it here in Manila from abroad One more thing, if I wanted to go back to stock, I can use SE PC Companion and it will bring back stock firmware and kernel right? Will it relock bootloader too? I've been watching these videos from youtube doing a guide on how to unlock bootloader and installing the nAa kernel in this youtube channel called minicyanogen(mod)
thanks in advance long live xda =)
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guys, i know how u got wolf tw rom part on your phone, but, to me, I NEED HELP!!!!
~~~yes, my phone is rooted with xrecovery, restart whole things b/c i am following the install on wolf tw. i did download the wolf tw files, zip it, etc. But, it didn't respond to the flash tool. So, i try to delete all of SEMC Mass Storage USB device files of my laptop, and yes, it respond to my laptop. BUT, it didn't respond to flash too! Then, i try to use all of the computes and no luck for that. so, HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
site:
for SEMC Mass Storage USB device: http://www.androidsim.net/2009/08/how-to-1-how-to-install-usb-driver-on.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHBYJW2verg&feature=channel_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikX2m5IyNzE
i2nice said:
guys, i know how u got wolf tw rom part on your phone, but, to me, I NEED HELP!!!!
~~~yes, my phone is rooted with xrecovery, restart whole things b/c i am following the install on wolf tw. i did download the wolf tw files, zip it, etc. But, it didn't respond to the flash tool. So, i try to delete all of SEMC Mass Storage USB device files of my laptop, and yes, it respond to my laptop. BUT, it didn't respond to flash too! Then, i try to use all of the computes and no luck for that. so, HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
site:
for SEMC Mass Storage USB device: http://www.androidsim.net/2009/08/how-to-1-how-to-install-usb-driver-on.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHBYJW2verg&feature=channel_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikX2m5IyNzE
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Reinstall PC Companion/SEUS
speaking of that, what is SEUS, i am sorry, i am very new >.>
i2nice said:
speaking of that, what is SEUS, i am sorry, i am very new >.>
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how to enter xrecovery after flash DooMKerneL (unlock bootloader) ?? my room b4 is wolf break stock kernel. now i planning to flash wolf break v7 unlock ? but after i flash doomkernel, i cannot go into the xrecoverly with back key, Why?
no, i mean, my phone is 2.3 gingerbread, and i want to flash my phone with wolf tw and the flash tool don't respond to my phone. But, i flash my phone to gingerbread before, and now, it is not working anymore.
i2nice said:
speaking of that, what is SEUS, i am sorry, i am very new >.>
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Sony Ericsson Update Service
aR_ChRiS said:
Sony Ericsson Update Service
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oh, i did that, but, no respond to my flash tool
Which flashtool are you using? There are many versions. Try the latest one.
ynkamat said:
Which flashtool are you using? There are many versions. Try the latest one.
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um.....i use Flashtool-0.4.2full-nojre. it work with the roots part, but, not the flash part. if u got better flash tool, send me the site for that.
ahqin said:
how to enter xrecovery after flash DooMKerneL (unlock bootloader) ?? my room b4 is wolf break stock kernel. now i planning to flash wolf break v7 unlock ? but after i flash doomkernel, i cannot go into the xrecoverly with back key, Why?
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To enter xrecovery on Doomkernal unlock bootloader just press menu key instead of back key. This is done after u see a blue notification light when booting the kernal.
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Ivanscremo said:
To enter xrecovery on Doomkernal unlock bootloader just press menu key instead of back key. This is done after u see a blue notification light when booting the kernal.
Send from My X10i WolfBreak Powered by DoomKernal
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well, i am trying to find the files for DoomKernal on xrecovery and i can't find it. also, i was looking for Wolf_GB_2.3_TW_V4.zip to sd card and need help for this too.
Nvm, guys, ty for the help! ;D
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So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
aXel047 said:
So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
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flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
You can use flashtool: http://androxyde.github.com/ (PM me if you can't download).
I would suggest you to jump on FreeXperia mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715 as it is way better than stock, and it makes your phone rooted. Hovewer, you need unlock your bootloader.
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
Izzy Stinson said:
i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
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Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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You can always relock your bootloader and update but you can't get back DRM rights...which is not a big issue...so what if track id don't work, there are better similar apps like soundhound.Also there is a method which unlocks bootloader without losing DRM but never test it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Whatever you do first read well then try
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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what are u referring to!?
singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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I'm not sure for mini, just make sure the green led lights up, if its blue, it means its in the fastboot mode.
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aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
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aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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Yupz, if you unlock boot loader your DRM will lose..
Your track ID not working...
Im unlock boot loader and now use custom ROM (hybroman)..
U can download new track id from market... And for Timescape, I back up time scape from old fw and working properly in custom ROM...
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urra901109 said:
1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
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Thats right...
You got freedom with your phone at all...
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Izzy Stinson said:
flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
Volume up for fast boot(blue LED) and volume down for flash mod(green LED) for xperia mini ST15i
aXel047 said:
Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
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Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
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Are you succes??
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Dheny Brightside said:
Are you succes??
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actually i dnt get much time...i willl try it soon...n let u knw!!
Izzy Stinson said:
Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
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Yes u really did help me soak in a lil about rooting n flashing..thanks alot!!
1 more question though, when i flash .58 my device will still have all the bloatware that came pre-installed!??
Coz i have this app Wavesecure n i realy don't wanna lose it!!
ALRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can confirm Izzy's instruction +1
THnx mate
successfully flashed .58 FW on my device
successfully rooted my xperia mini pro!!!
Yawn..m tired now..strained my eyes reading threads n posts!!
will try to update to .62 OTA and confirm whether root remains!!
I've got a problem, but I'm not sure if it's been addressed anywhere else on here, I've searched through several pages. I've found a situation that was similar, but not the same. So I'm putting it out there, and hoping someone will solve it:
I've got a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i)
I rooted my phone, unlocked it's bootloader, and flashed a ROM; everything went well until it rebooted. Now I'm stuck at the point where the "Sony Ericsson" logo is shown, i've been stuck there for almost 30 minutes now.
Any help possible? Any at ALL would be MUCH appreciated.
akshay7394 said:
I've got a problem, but I'm not sure if it's been addressed anywhere else on here, I've searched through several pages. I've found a situation that was similar, but not the same. So I'm putting it out there, and hoping someone will solve it:
I've got a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i)
I rooted my phone, unlocked it's bootloader, and flashed a ROM; everything went well until it rebooted. Now I'm stuck at the point where the "Sony Ericsson" logo is shown, i've been stuck there for almost 30 minutes now.
Any help possible? Any at ALL would be MUCH appreciated.
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What ROM are you trying to flash on your phone?
Did you checked first if the Bootloader was actually unlocked?
Did you flash a custom kernel thru fastboot?
Custom ROM needs custom kernel.
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melander said:
What ROM are you trying to flash on your phone?
Did you checked first if the Bootloader was actually unlocked?
Did you flash a custom kernel thru fastboot?
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I was trying to flash HYBROM.
Bootloader was unlocked for sure as I had installed Coconut previously, which also requires bootloader unlock.
No worries though; i solved my problem. I flashed an older firmware, along with a bootload relocker, with Flashtool. Now my phone has switched on, to my stock ROM. Still no clue how to flash hybrom ROM as it caused the same problem even after wiping dalvik cache and all other data (which was the solution provided by dev)
Someguyfromhell said:
Custom ROM needs custom kernel.
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Okay, please help me understand: What is a custom kernel and how do i install it? Everywhere I've looked there's been no mention of the need for a custom kernel
akshay7394 said:
Okay, please help me understand: What is a custom kernel and how do i install it? Everywhere I've looked there's been no mention of the need for a custom kernel
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check first page of hybrom thread
Installation instructions
Needs unlocked bootloader
(actually hybrom does not contain a boot image.Thus, when you install hybrom you don't mess with your boot image at all.BUT recovery from nAa is installed in /system and while system is formated during the installation of hybrom,recovery messes with it self.That's why unlocked bootloader and a custom kernel with recovery is necessary for now to install hybrom)
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melander said:
check first page of hybrom thread
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I did not deny that a custom kernel is needed, I wanted to know how to flash/use a custom kernel?
To flash a custom kernel you need to have flashtool (sticky thread on the dev section) so:
1.- you download the custom kernel (it is a boot.img file)
2.- open flashtool
3.- connect your phone to your computer while the phone its off and you are holding the volume up key without releasing it the notification led should turn on blue.
4.- if the phone it's not recognized go to the flashtool folder and install the drivers located on the drivers folder once it is done repeat step 3 and it should be recognized.
5.- once your device it's connected click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool in the new screen select fastboot mode and continue.
6.- in the new screen click on select kernel to flash and browse to the boot.img you downloaded.
7.- check the flashtool log to make sure everything is fine if it is you are good to go.
Hope it helps.
ginryu said:
To flash a custom kernel you need to have flashtool (sticky thread on the dev section) so:
1.- you download the custom kernel (it is a boot.img file)
2.- open flashtool
3.- connect your phone to your computer while the phone its off and you are holding the volume up key without releasing it the notification led should turn on blue.
4.- if the phone it's not recognized go to the flashtool folder and install the drivers located on the drivers folder once it is done repeat step 3 and it should be recognized.
5.- once your device it's connected click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool in the new screen select fastboot mode and continue.
6.- in the new screen click on select kernel to flash and browse to the boot.img you downloaded.
7.- check the flashtool log to make sure everything is fine if it is you are good to go.
Hope it helps.
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Thankyou, this does help. One last question: Are there several different custom kernels? Does WHICH kernel i get matter, or is any kernel usable on any phone?
akshay7394 said:
Thankyou, this does help. One last question: Are there several different custom kernels? Does WHICH kernel i get matter, or is any kernel usable on any phone?
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Depending on the ROM, you want to install, you need correct kernel.
CM ROMs work only with FXP kernels, included in their topic.
MIUI ROMs have only specific kernels also, included in their topic.
Stock-based ROMs(XROM, Hybrom) work with Rage Kernel, X Kernel, bbooff's kernel, all these are in Development section, just search.
Glad to be helpful anything else just let us know.
Thanks very much!
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
check service menu,
confirm if bootloader can be unlocked.
it should state "bootloader unlock allowed : yes".
after unlocking bootloader then there will be no problem installing hybrom
check this thread for more info about unlocking bootloader.
raymond_76 said:
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
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No. You must have unlocked bootloader. Also, for Hybrom, you must install custom kernel also.
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akshay7394 said:
I was trying to flash HYBROM.
Bootloader was unlocked for sure as I had installed Coconut previously, which also requires bootloader unlock.
No worries though; i solved my problem. I flashed an older firmware, along with a bootload relocker, with Flashtool. Now my phone has switched on, to my stock ROM. Still no clue how to flash hybrom ROM as it caused the same problem even after wiping dalvik cache and all other data (which was the solution provided by dev)[/QUO}
could you direct me through flash tool please
i have the exact same problem trying to load the same rom.
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raymond_76 said:
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
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I tried this now im stuck on the boot screen
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Unlock your bootloader first.
What ROM are you trying to install?
Someguyfromhell said:
Unlock your bootloader first.
What ROM are you trying to install?
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"ROM: CyanogenMod 7.2 FXP115"
The ROM you're using, is it good? and how (relatively) stable is it? Do the stereo speakers/Walkman button work?
akshay7394 said:
"ROM: CyanogenMod 7.2 FXP115"
The ROM you're using, is it good? and how (relatively) stable is it? Do the stereo speakers/Walkman button work?
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Yes, it is fine for me, no problems at the moment. Stereo speakers require a tweak, link in my signature. Walkman button doesn't work.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, it is fine for me, no problems at the moment. Stereo speakers require a tweak, link in my signature. Walkman button doesn't work.
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Fantastic How'd you flash it? same as hybrom? (Unlock bootloader then flash?)
Hi,
I checked the forum and try those and it didnt work.
This is the story. i try to install a custom rom to my friend's xperia x10 mini. I unlocked the bootloader. Rooted and installed a kernel Jelly Bean Mini projects kernel. Also install the apk for CWM. After i flash the JB Mini Kernel i stuck at the JB Mini logo. Entering the CWM does not worked. Then i paniced and flashed the custom kernel. Then this time it is not opened only stuck at the SE logo. After that E10i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Sony Ericsson.ftf firmware and flashed via flash tool. This time is stuck in the boot logo loop. It didnt give a chance to flash another kernel again. Opening and resetting again. ALso PC Companion Repair doesnt work because it get disconnect on doing it.
Also i tried home screen and power button to reset and then try to flash mode and it didnt allow me to do it. Do you guys any suggestion. How can i get rid of it and get back to normal.
All helps will be appreciated. Thanks.
C0ND01N said:
Hi,
I checked the forum and try those and it didnt work.
This is the story. i try to install a custom rom to my friend's xperia x10 mini. I unlocked the bootloader. Rooted and installed a kernel Jelly Bean Mini projects kernel. Also install the apk for CWM. After i flash the JB Mini Kernel i stuck at the JB Mini logo. Entering the CWM does not worked. Then i paniced and flashed the custom kernel. Then this time it is not opened only stuck at the SE logo. After that E10i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Sony Ericsson.ftf firmware and flashed via flash tool. This time is stuck in the boot logo loop. It didnt give a chance to flash another kernel again. Opening and resetting again. ALso PC Companion Repair doesnt work because it get disconnect on doing it.
Also i tried home screen and power button to reset and then try to flash mode and it didnt allow me to do it. Do you guys any suggestion. How can i get rid of it and get back to normal.
All helps will be appreciated. Thanks.
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connect it to SEUS and flash back to stock rom. even i have the same issue
alienwrz said:
connect it to SEUS and flash back to stock rom. even i have the same issue
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Also connected to seus and tried.to repair means stock rom and kernel. But when I choose xperia mini after downloaded the items seus need to connect.device.in flash mode. But when I connect it.restart again and seus couldn't do.anything.
Maybe another solutions perhaps?
Thanks btw.
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C0ND01N said:
Also connected to seus and tried.to repair means stock rom and kernel. But when I choose xperia mini after downloaded the items seus need to connect.device.in flash mode. But when I connect it.restart again and seus couldn't do.anything.
Maybe another solutions perhaps?
Thanks btw.
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yes it will ask you to connect in flash mode.... while the pop up screen shows the image of phone. connect your via usb and press home+back key it will hard reboot the phone, once it off keep holding the back button you will see led turning green and it will go into flash mode and you follow the on screen instructions
let me know if it works
alienwrz said:
yes it will ask you to connect in flash mode.... while the pop up screen shows the image of phone. connect your via usb and press home+back key it will hard reboot the phone, once it off keep holding the back button you will see led turning green and it will go into flash mode and you follow the on screen instructions
let me know if it works
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I also tried hard reboot like you said. It connect device and reboot again while disconnect then again and again. This time battery drained. Maybe fastboot mode will work and will save my...
I am at work atm. I will try when I get back to.home. I have Xperia arc also faced same loop situation but when I remove battery it works like a charm.
Also cwm didn't work on mini. Initiate the cwm is back button like on Xperia arc I guess.
Also need.help.after save this phone. Custom kernel, rom and how to run/install cwm.
Thanks
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C0ND01N said:
I also tried hard reboot like you said. It connect device and reboot again while disconnect then again and again. This time battery drained. Maybe fastboot mode will work and will save my...
I am at work atm. I will try when I get back to.home. I have Xperia arc also faced same loop situation but when I remove battery it works like a charm.
Also cwm didn't work on mini. Initiate the cwm is back button like on Xperia arc I guess.
Also need.help.after save this phone. Custom kernel, rom and how to run/install cwm.
Thanks
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Make sure you're talking about the right model phone, the Xperia Mini and Xperia x10 Mini are different phones. If you have the x10 Mini, then fastboot won't work at all.
Yes, CWM is available by repeatedly pressing the back-button when the kernel-logo shows, and it is included in ALL custom kernels for the x10 mini, just not on stock, so if you flash a custom kernel it is already available without any further action on your part.
C0ND01N said:
I also tried hard reboot like you said. It connect device and reboot again while disconnect then again and again. This time battery drained. Maybe fastboot mode will work and will save my...
I am at work atm. I will try when I get back to.home. I have Xperia arc also faced same loop situation but when I remove battery it works like a charm.
Also cwm didn't work on mini. Initiate the cwm is back button like on Xperia arc I guess.
Also need.help.after save this phone. Custom kernel, rom and how to run/install cwm.
Thanks
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never flash under low battery... maintain atleast 50% of battery and then flash. i think the method i told dint work since u had low battery... charge it via wall socket and then try my method.
SmG67 said:
Make sure you're talking about the right model phone, the Xperia Mini and Xperia x10 Mini are different phones. If you have the x10 Mini, then fastboot won't work at all.
Yes, CWM is available by repeatedly pressing the back-button when the kernel-logo shows, and it is included in ALL custom kernels for the x10 mini, just not on stock, so if you flash a custom kernel it is already available without any further action on your part.
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Hi,
U really.have my attention there. My friend have xperia x10 mini. I tried to install a custom rom on her device. But I messed things up. Unlocked the bootloader and installed jb mini.kernel and stucked on boot.logo. Then I flash custom kernel again now its stuck.on.boot logo like a loop. Seus repair wont work because it disconnects simultaneously. Also flashing a kernel didint work either. I hope somebody helps me to recovery the device. After that somehow I can install custom rom.
Thanks. I really appreciated.
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C0ND01N said:
Hi,
U really.have my attention there. My friend have xperia x10 mini. I tried to install a custom rom on her device. But I messed things up. Unlocked the bootloader and installed jb mini.kernel and stucked on boot.logo. Then I flash custom kernel again now its stuck.on.boot logo like a loop. Seus repair wont work because it disconnects simultaneously. Also flashing a kernel didint work either. I hope somebody helps me to recovery the device. After that somehow I can install custom rom.
Thanks. I really appreciated.
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Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
SmG67 said:
Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
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i face same issue
I wanted to install gb or ics or jb on my x10mini (e10i)
my baseband is : M76XX-TSNCjoLYM-53404015
firmware : 2.1-update1
android v : 2.1.1.A.0.6.
i successfully rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader using flashtools 0.9.8.0.
but my problem is when ever i try to flash custom kernel i get this error
Code:
ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to init erase";
i tried all custom kernel including nAa-13, nAa-14, nAa-ics,nAa-jb. everything fails and i get my phone semi bricked with phone reboots and all i get is white screen and LED glows White.
then i use SEUS to flash back to stock rom. i did this for almost 20times so far everytime it fails....
SmG67 said:
Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
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I will try what u said as soon as I get home. If I save the device 'll try your suggestion Rom and kernel.
Thanks
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alienwrz said:
i face same issue
I wanted to install gb or ics or jb on my x10mini (e10i)
my baseband is : M76XX-TSNCjoLYM-53404015
firmware : 2.1-update1
android v : 2.1.1.A.0.6.
i successfully rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader using flashtools 0.9.8.0.
but my problem is when ever i try to flash custom kernel i get this error
Code:
ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to init erase";
i tried all custom kernel including nAa-13, nAa-14, nAa-ics,nAa-jb. everything fails and i get my phone semi bricked with phone reboots and all i get is white screen and LED glows White.
then i use SEUS to flash back to stock rom. i did this for almost 20times so far everytime it fails....
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I hope you chose flashmode when flashing and not fastboot?
SmG67 said:
Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
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I flashed your ftf it flashed without an error but there isnt any Sony logo or something. It bright a bit and reboot again. What do you think guys?
Hey,
is there another way to solve this problem? I really need that. Its been 2 days device down
Thanks
C0ND01N said:
Hey,
is there another way to solve this problem? I really need that. Its been 2 days device down
Thanks
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Do you get a red led when you try to power it on?
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Do you get a red led when you try to power it on?
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Yea, when i try to connect in flashmode (back button and plug in) it gets a red led. Didint recognized Adb device after that.(Flash your ftf i guess)
Thanks.
C0ND01N said:
Yea, when i try to connect in flashmode (back button and plug in) it gets a red led. Didint recognized Adb device after that.(Flash your ftf i guess)
Thanks.
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hmmmzzz, sounds like your battery is empty... leave it to charge, preferably from the wall-charger.
It *should* turn on, show the white Sony Ericsson text and then a battery...
SmG67 said:
hmmmzzz, sounds like your battery is empty... leave it to charge, preferably from the wall-charger.
It *should* turn on, show the white Sony Ericsson text and then a battery...
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Now its green in flash mode
Also i tried again SEUS Repair and it said something like you dont have any software for you. Now what should i do? I charged
C0ND01N said:
Now its green in flash mode
Also i tried again SEUS Repair and it said something like you dont have any software for you. Now what should i do? I charged
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If the ftf i sent you flashed without problem, you have the latest firmware from sony, so SEUS can't update your phone from that. What does it do when you connect it to the wallcharger?
SmG67 said:
If the ftf i sent you flashed without problem, you have the latest firmware from sony, so SEUS can't update your phone from that. What does it do when you connect it to the wallcharger?
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I connect to the wallcharger and try to power on but there isnt any Sony Ericson logo. its just 1 moment bright screen and some kind of reboot i guess. Then a bright screen and then dark.
Do you know what is the problem here?
Hello there,
I have decided to ask for help after reading at least 100 threads here and on Android forum. I wanted to get custom ROM, so I've checked all guides - man everything over here, and I still managed to brick my phone! ( yellow triangle and no boot? )
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-at first I checked the bootloader, and I managed to unlock it using 2nd option in particular thread - some kind of software SE..+ code
-then downloaded Flashtool - done the drivers, changed firmware in the folder; download. OctanE, Gapps zip to my SD card.
and then I bricked my phone by incorrectly plugging, pressing and all that stuff while in Flashtool.
-so then I got Wotan, followed instruction, and of course I got stuck again.
-so I got LuPuS kernel and successfully flashed it, please do not ask how I have no idea.
Right now i would like to get OctanE, but I get to safe mode only by pressing volume down key.
Can somebody of you guys be so kind and guide me step by step ( I really do not understand what to do, sorry) how to get CWM, how to root it because I've got ROM Manager from Google play and it says the phone's not done.
thanks guys,
Veronika
Dear why you are doing such confusing activity.
Just do one thing if your booloader is unlocked then you just connect your phone to flashtool in fastboot mode and flash suitable custom kernel of your phone, by the way the kernel flashing is 5 seconds process,
And if you have flashed Lupus kernel then use POWER KEY WHEN MOBILE BOOTS UP AND PURPLE LED BLINKS instead of vol key to enter in recovery
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Which phone you are using dear
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Hello,
i'm using xperia active st17i, ICS.587,
the problem is that when i flash custom kernel i.e. LuPuS, the phone is still not rooted, this one contains boot.img, and ROM Manager shows incorrect rooting.
belavera said:
Hello,
i'm using xperia active st17i, ICS.587,
the problem is that when i flash custom kernel i.e. LuPuS, the phone is still not rooted, this one contains boot.img, and ROM Manager shows incorrect rooting.
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are you sure your bootloader unlocked properly?
Try to unlocked wth SE unlocked bootloader by quangnhut123, just 3 clicks Done . . .
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gsOaymo Eighth
Hello,
problem Solved after 10 hours!! of fixing, un-bricking and frustration. Let me explain:
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I've had ICS .587 with bootloader unlocked and could not root it by downgrading to .0.62, my phone got bricked everytime. I didn't understand I could just flash pre-rooted one. So I have downloaded, flashed it and it contained CWM aswel.
Then I've flashed custom kernel Vengeance, after that OctanE, but my phone was a bit unstable, so I got LuPuS.
All done, there are too many guides and I got really confused.
Thanks for help
V.