I have XMP. I really want to try those custom ROMs. But I can't flash custom kernels through fastboot because of some bad sectors in nand flash. Is there any other methods to flash custom kernels? May be an ftf file that can be flashed using flashtool?
your bootloader has unlock ?
xXshilXx said:
your bootloader has unlock ?
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Yes.. I had unlocked my bootloader using testpoint method.. But then, after getting 'bad sectors' error while flashing kernel, I did some research and found that there is no solution for this error. I got dissapointed and locked it again using setool.
But if there is some other way to flash custom kernel, I can always unlock it again using testpoint method, right?
There are few ROMs only, that can work without custom kernel. Xperia UXP NXT, GB version of ExMIUI and maybe something more.
Someguyfromhell said:
There are few ROMs only, that can work without custom kernel. Xperia UXP NXT, GB version of ExMIUI and maybe something more.
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They are more of cwm mods than ROMs right. So isn't there any other way around to flash custom kernels? The custom kernels that are based on stock kernels are basically modded from kernel.bin file from the ftf firmware files right? So if those bin files coud be provided, they could be reintegrated in the ftf file and flashed using flashtool...??
Forgive me if I'm being foolish. I'm a noob.
Sudanminipro said:
They are more of cwm mods than ROMs right. So isn't there any other way around to flash custom kernels? The custom kernels that are based on stock kernels are basically modded from kernel.bin file from the ftf firmware files right? So if those bin files coud be provided, they could be reintegrated in the ftf file and flashed using flashtool...??
Forgive me if I'm being foolish. I'm a noob.
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Kernels can only be installed via fastboot.
Someguyfromhell said:
Kernels can only be installed via fastboot.
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Which means I can never install a custom Rom.. Unless more developers develop ROMs for stock kernel:-(
Sudanminipro said:
Which means I can never install a custom Rom.. Unless more developers develop ROMs for stock kernel:-(
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Someguyfromhell said:
There are few ROMs only, that can work without custom kernel. Xperia UXP NXT, GB version of ExMIUI and maybe something more.
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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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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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Do I have to flash only the stock rom, or I will have to find the stock rom kernel too?
The kernel is already into the stock ftf, that's why when installing stock firmware you use fastboot mode as you would for the kernel
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The kernel is already into the stock ftf, that's why when installing stock firmware you use fastboot mode as you would for the kernel
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I don't know, because if we flash the stock firmware, we flash it in flashmode, not in Fastboot. I don't know if you should use for example rage kernel...
EDIT:: Sorry just tried it and you were right, I thought I need to flash the stock kernel again. Thank you very much
Did it thanks!
Well not really, the processes are pretty much alike. Fastboot is a flashing method that allows writing unsigned partition from host usb directly to the filesystem, which is disabled in standard bootloaders (which is why you need unoocked bl to flash most custom kernels) but if you flash the whole ftf (which already contains the necessary boot filesystem as it is standalone fw) you use flash because all installation steps are executed in the correct sequence...
Anyways, enough with the spam. Stock FW all have stock kernel embedded, just try flashing it and check kernel versions and ou'll see
Download official ftf file from Sony website and flash it via flashtool.. Kernel would be installed ... You don't have to worry...
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Download stock rom and flash it via flashtool
Had same doubt. Thanks everyone
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By learning to search.
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Sony official roms
HERE U GO
FOR STACK KERNELS N ROMS http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?start=0&tstart=0
Check dates on threads before resuming corpses (in the desperate attempt of getting thanked)...
I relocked my boot loader using this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563840
But after flashing the relock bootloader phone is not turn on. It just vibrate. After few seconds i can turn on the phone again and again. But it just vibrate.
I used official method for unlock my BL
Then I again unlocked my bootloader..after that the phone turns on normally. please tell me what to do??
I'm on rage kernel 3.0 and stock gingerbread
I want stock ICS are there any method for flashing stock ICS without using
Sony PC Companion??
If you're using a custom kernel then it wont boot after relocking, so you need to flash a stock kernel and a ROM that works on it.
XperienceD said:
If you're using a custom kernel then it wont boot after relocking, so you need to flash a stock kernel and a ROM that works on it.
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I flashed stock kernel using this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
but it doesnt work
Hmmm...flash the whole packages including the firmwares from that link then re-lock your bootloader....
if you want to use stock ICS, then you don't have to re-lock your bootloader....just flash ICS custom kernel, then flash stock ICS firmwares.....
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Hmmm...flash the whole packages including the firmwares from that link then re-lock your bootloader....
if you want to use stock ICS, then you don't have to re-lock your bootloader....just flash ICS custom kernel, then flash stock ICS firmwares.....
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are there any link to stock ICS?
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are there any link to stock ICS?
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Hmmm...the link that you give before this contains all stock ICS firmwares with some are mod by adding pre-rooted and CWM as buit-in packs....
Pusak Gaoq said:
Hmmm...the link that you give before this contains all stock ICS firmwares with some are mod by adding pre-rooted and CWM as buit-in packs....
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thanks but it says 4.0.2.A.0.69... which is same as my gingerbread`s build no so confised
nascar895 said:
thanks but it says 4.0.2.A.0.69... which is same as my gingerbread`s build no so confised
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try looking at HERE but the links is for custom roms and custom kernel....
you have to use the search options if you want to find stock ICS roms....
I've been thinking, when you upgrade your device's software from GB to ICS via flashtool,it flashes a kernel even if your bootloader is locked. So would it be possible to change the kernel in the stock ICS ftf rom file with a custom one, and flash it that way? Correct me if i made a mistake.
JOVICAMPEK said:
I've been thinking, when you upgrade your device's software from GB to ICS via flashtool,it flashes a kernel even if your bootloader is locked. So would it be possible to change the kernel in the stock ICS ftf rom file with a custom one, and flash it that way? Correct me if i made a mistake.
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I never thought of that, but why you don't try it & report what happens? So you earn experience
No' it's impossible. You can flash a kernel.sin but I guess you can't create a custom kernel.sin. The .ftf is Sony signed and you can't modify it
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I can't try it because my bootloader is already unlocked.
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JOVICAMPEK said:
I can't try it because my bootloader is already unlocked.
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It's impossible, because you can't modify the ftf. And you won't find a custom kernel.sin that you can flash on your locked bootloader
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Its impossible.
but still having unlocked bootloader doesn't mean that u can't relock it
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JOVICAMPEK said:
I've been thinking, when you upgrade your device's software from GB to ICS via flashtool,it flashes a kernel even if your bootloader is locked. So would it be possible to change the kernel in the stock ICS ftf rom file with a custom one, and flash it that way? Correct me if i made a mistake.
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You cant flash custom kernels unless you unlock your bootloader . Hit thanks if i helped
Back on the old Xperia 2010 devices, there was no option for unlocking the bootloader. Our devices(2011 devices) are the first to get this option, so for those devices custom kernel.sin files were there. Check this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363460
Don't think that it will work though.
Hi, i've an Xperia P with locked bootloader, .100 firmware, root, cwm and THE DARK ROM flashed. Now i want to flash JB Moonbreaker 3.5 and i want to know if it's necessary to flash a stock jb kernel as described in the instruction. Can't i only flash the zip that contain the rom as i did for The Dark ROM?
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Hi, i've an Xperia P with locked bootloader, .100 firmware, root, cwm and THE DARK ROM flashed. Now i want to flash JB Moonbreaker 3.5 and i want to know if it's necessary to flash a stock jb kernel as described in the instruction. Can't i only flash the zip that contain the rom as i did for The Dark ROM?
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You can always try, however, I can tell you "The Dark ROM" install things this ROM may not be ready for and might conflict with what istalled with this ROM.
When there is a doubt there is no doubt, best you can do is re-flash stock and install JB Moonbreaker.
There are enough problems with custom ROMs, you don't want to add more.
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You can always try, however, I can tell you "The Dark ROM" install things this ROM may not be ready for and might conflict with what istalled with this ROM.
When there is a doubt there is no doubt, best you can do is re-flash stock and install JB Moonbreaker.
There are enough problems with custom ROMs, you don't want to add more.
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Thanks. A question: if i flash stock jb with flashtool i lose cwm and root, right?
JVanced said:
Thanks. A question: if i flash stock jb with flashtool i lose cwm and root, right?
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Yes, ofcourse.
DO NOT FLASH THE KERNEL(bricks your phone if you are lb)
I think just flash zip would be alright.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
DO NOT FLASH THE KERNEL(bricks your phone if you are lb)
I think just flash zip would be alright.
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Yeah my doubt was about the need to flash a stock kernel (not custom) before flashing Moonbreaker