[Q] how to install ics .. step by step - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hi
I am noob in xperia&android configuration i have sony ericsson xperia mini and i want to install last ics custom rom and i want a guide step by step not some words what to do .. I have searched a lot for a thread like that for xperia mini but i didn't find
Help me please

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To install a custom ROM you need to unlock your bootloader. Follow THIS tutorial.
Also, official ICS for mini has not been released yet. You could want to wait some time, or you can install a custom ROM. It's up to you.
Also, you should edit your thread's title. It's a little bit too.. how to say... generic.

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shinishi said:
Hi
I am noob in xperia&android configuration i have sony ericsson xperia mini and i want to install last ics custom rom and i want a guide step by step not some words what to do .. I have searched a lot for a thread like that for xperia mini but i didn't find
Help me please
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It is better to wait for official ICS to come for youe phone,if you don't know how to update your phone, I can help..
You may reserve my post for future use
1.First,download PC Companion from the internet (I would recommend SONY Update Service aka SUS but you're still newbie,so I'll give easy software for you to use)
2.Install it
3.After install,download Xperia Mini driver for your phone and install it before using the PC Companion (I only connect my phone to my computer and it install the driver automatically) (MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS IN MSC MODE,NOT MTP MODE)
4.After successfully install the phone driver,run the PC Companion (run with administrator? If you're on vista)
5.If the PCC ask for downloading the update for the software itself,let it be
6.After downloading update and everything is loaded,connect your phone through USB
7.Connect your memory stick to computer (if asked)
8.PC Companion will say update available for your phone if your phone got some
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But think of this tutorial, do you want a custom rom or do you want only ics from sony?
Cause when you unlock your bootloader, you will lose your warranty or you must do it by testpoint method. There are some roms for locked bootloader too, but if you want to try all the roms for xm you will need to unlock your bootloader.
If you only want ics, wait a bit until the official ftf is uploaded and then you can flash with flashtool. If it is on there will be a thread for "noobs" too!

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UchihaDareNial said:
It is better to wait for official ICS to come for youe phone,if you don't know how to update your phone, I can help..
You may reserve my post for future use
1.First,download PC Companion from the internet (I would recommend SONY Update Service aka SUS but you're still newbie,so I'll give easy software for you to use)
2.Install it
3.After install,download Xperia Mini driver for your phone and install it before using the PC Companion (I only connect my phone to my computer and it install the driver automatically) (MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS IN MSC MODE,NOT MTP MODE)
4.After successfully install the phone driver,run the PC Companion (run with administrator? If you're on vista)
5.If the PCC ask for downloading the update for the software itself,let it be
6.After downloading update and everything is loaded,connect your phone through USB
7.Connect your memory stick to computer (if asked)
8.PC Companion will say update available for your phone if your phone got some
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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thnx man
but i am not mega noob to donot knew this information , iam only angry of slow sony and i donot want to wait more ..so this is my first time to work with out sony help .. i want to install custom rom for ics and i need guide whom help me to choose the best app for that for example a flashtool and the best custom rom .. other request and how to use them

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Michi_optimus_me said:
But think of this tutorial, do you want a custom rom or do you want only ics from sony?
Cause when you unlock your bootloader, you will lose your warranty or you must do it by testpoint method. There are some roms for locked bootloader too, but if you want to try all the roms for xm you will need to unlock your bootloader.
If you only want ics, wait a bit until the official ftf is uploaded and then you can flash with flashtool. If it is on there will be a thread for "noobs" too!
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i want custom rom .. i read that xperia mini cannot install custom rom with out unlocking .. anyway i will unlock it
i get the key for my imei from here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
and i donot knew what to do after
i downloaded this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605150
and the kernal donot knew how to use them

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shinishi said:
i get the key for my imei from here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
and i donot knew what to do after
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27177092&postcount=25

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Feanor88 said:
To install a custom ROM you need to unlock your bootloader. Follow THIS tutorial.
Also, official ICS for mini has not been released yet. You could want to wait some time, or you can install a custom ROM. It's up to you.
Also, you should edit your thread's title. It's a little bit too.. how to say... generic.
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thnx
i am tring to use this Tutorial thank u

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Feanor88 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27177092&postcount=25
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