[Q] Help downgrading my LWW ! - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

I want to downgrade my SE Live from ICS to gingerbread. Can somebody please post instructions for that?

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hsrbnr said:
I want to downgrade my SE Live from ICS to gingerbread. Can somebody please post instructions for that?
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here u go... follow the LINK

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There are two methods to downgrade to GB
-->sony ericsson service center http://www.sony.co.in/section/servicecentres
-->using flash tool
by using flash tool
1.download this file http://www.mediafire.com/?zwmzpu9czf9ib4c
2.download flash tool from http://androxyde.github.com/
and install it
3.now place the downloaded mediafire files C:\Flashtool\firmwares
4.on on your phone enable usb debugging
5.now open flash tool and click first icon (thunder symbol) and select flash mode
6.select your wt19i firmware and click ok now power off the device
7.connect the usb cable to your phone while holding down the volume button
8.now your phone will be flashed
9.after flashing disconnect your phone and turn it on it may take few minutes to turn on for the first time
flash tool guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
note
backup everything like contacts,sms and others

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hsrbnr said:
I want to downgrade my SE Live from ICS to gingerbread. Can somebody please post instructions for that?
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U can use flashtools to downgrade your live with walkman.. Just download a Gingerbread [2.3.4] .ftf file and flash it to your phone via flashtools..
You Can find ftf file here :
Xperia Live with Walkman (WT19i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?5ahb85ir7ni0i06
!4.0.2.A.0.58 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4deeznrbldz886u
!4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?ervpg54922b9c0p

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the awkward moment when people are talking about downgrading while i havent got the upgrade yet! :/

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joshfire2007 said:
There are two methods to downgrade to GB
-->sony ericsson service center http://www.sony.co.in/section/servicecentres
-->using flash tool
by using flash tool
1.download this file http://www.mediafire.com/?zwmzpu9czf9ib4c
2.download flash tool from http://androxyde.github.com/
and install it
3.now place the downloaded mediafire files C:\Flashtool\firmwares
4.on on your phone enable usb debugging
5.now open flash tool and click first icon (thunder symbol) and select flash mode
6.select your wt19i firmware and click ok now power off the device
7.connect the usb cable to your phone while holding down the volume button
8.now your phone will be flashed
9.after flashing disconnect your phone and turn it on it may take few minutes to turn on for the first time
flash tool guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
note
backup everything like contacts,sms and others
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Why should we have to send our phone off for downgrade
Or flash it ourself when there cant be ass to fix the bugs
Sony is lazy now .

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Sony's not lazy, Sony simply distribute updates. It's quite obvious that they don't allow downgrades.
Anyway, flashing a stock firmware is actually what the SE Centre would do. There's no chance you can incur into bugs or else.

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ayaznoor said:
the awkward moment when people are talking about downgrading while i havent got the upgrade yet! :/
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Believe me friend you'll be disappointed after updating your phone!

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hsrbnr said:
Believe me friend you'll be disappointed after updating your phone!
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This is because our phone doesnt have that power to support ICS very well.... thats why samsung doesnt give update to its lower end phones like SGM SGA SGY E>T>C they know it cant handle it... but atlest sony give us update so we thank to them..

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gmp009 said:
This is because our phone doesnt have that power to support ICS very well.... thats why samsung doesnt give update to its lower end phones like SGM SGA SGY E>T>C they know it cant handle it... but atlest sony give us update so we thank to them..
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Whatever...............!
But Gingerbread ROCKS!!

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I have successfully downgraded my phone to GB. Thanks a lot to you guys.
Grateful to :
sravan242
joshfire2007
mohdaqib17

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hsrbnr said:
Whatever...............!
But Gingerbread ROCKS!!
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S gingerbread rocks via performance! but ICS looks hot!!
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hsrbnr said:
I have successfully downgraded my phone to GB. Thanks a lot to you guys.
Grateful to :
sravan242
joshfire2007
mohdaqib17
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U r always welcome.. and we r always here to help...

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gmp009 said:
This is because our phone doesnt have that power to support ICS very well.... thats why samsung doesnt give update to its lower end phones like SGM SGA SGY E>T>C they know it cant handle it... but atlest sony give us update so we thank to them..
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But I have a Samsung Galaxy tab p1000 which is running a custom ICS ROM and everything is even faster than stock GB ROM. I think the developers community can bring ICS to work flawlessly on our little phones too

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no idea why you downgraded, ut after ics my LWW is amazing, much improved battery life, performance is amazing.....even camera is improved in my opinion..
the only reason you would do a downgrade is to go back to gb, root your fone and then flash it to ics 4.0.4 to keep root....

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iphysal said:
no idea why you downgraded, ut after ics my LWW is amazing, much improved battery life, performance is amazing.....even camera is improved in my opinion..
the only reason you would do a downgrade is to go back to gb, root your fone and then flash it to ics 4.0.4 to keep root....
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No I downgraded from ics to GB because my phone's battery life was worsened. Also when I played riptide GP, it would freeze each time and reboot which indicated a bad performance. But the main reason was bad battery life!

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i'm on ics e days now, battery is same as gb, gps locks faster, and no problems at all
Sent from my WT19i using XDA Premium App

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helpppppppp...
sravan242 said:
S gingerbread rocks via performance! but ICS looks hot!!
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U r always welcome.. and we r always here to help...
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hye guys..i've some request...i was upgrade my xperia mini pro into ics 4.0.4 but i realy dont like cz to many unwanted china apps coming every time i reboot tht phone..anyone can help me to get rid from ths?i realy new in android..please help me...:crying:

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Downgrade from ICS to GB for Galaxy Note
Hi guys! I was told that you guys are knowledgable about this..
I am asking for help on how to do this...
Please email me with the instructions.... thank you so much!
[email protected]

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ge0rgeass said:
Hi guys! I was told that you guys are knowledgable about this..
I am asking for help on how to do this...
Please email me with the instructions.... thank you so much!
[email protected]
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Look in my signature, there's a rooting guide. Click the link and in step 2. Rooting 4.0.2.A.0.69 there's explained how to flash the gingerbread firmware with flashtool. Just check that out, it's for newbies, too

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Downgrade from ICS to GB for Galaxy Note
mihahn said:
Look in my signature, there's a rooting guide. Click the link and in step 2. Rooting 4.0.2.A.0.69 there's explained how to flash the gingerbread firmware with flashtool. Just check that out, it's for newbies, too
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thanks...but will this work for Samsung Note?