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Dear Users,
i´m not happy with the ICS Update of my Xperia S. Because of this, i want to go back to Gingerbread. Is there any chance to downgrade from ICS to GB? If it is possible i want to keep my files (music,gamesaves and so on). My Xperia S isn´t rooted and has a locked bootloader. I´ve used the search but could not find any related topics regarding this on Xperia S.
Please help !
Use flashtools to flash gb firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
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gm007 said:
Use flashtools to flash gb firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
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Okay what will happen with my files? Will they gonna be deleted?
Tomasz89 said:
Okay what will happen with my files? Will they gonna be deleted?
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No
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gm007 said:
No
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Okay flashing from GB to ICS should work with the flashtool without losing any apps and data? And I can just flash from ICS to GB with this tool?
Sorry for my noob questions, i personally have a galaxy nexus and this ohone is for my girlfriend ;-)
Yes same tool to upgrade and downgrade.
In flashtools you can un-tick wipe user data to preserve all the data but not recommended.
Best way is to backup with a backup tools and restore after flashing what you need.
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gm007 said:
Yes same tool to upgrade and downgrade.
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Sounds good
Can I just flash [FIRMWARE][6.0.A.3.75] Central Europe Generic ? Should work I think? I´m asking better two or three times because it´s important that I dont lose any files
I´ve found this: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239 and there is "Wipe data" marked on! It this needed for a successful downgrade?
Tomasz89 said:
Sounds good
Can I just flash [FIRMWARE][6.0.A.3.75] Central Europe Generic ? Should work I think? I´m asking better two or three times because it´s important that I dont lose any files
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Yes you can but read my previous post first.
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Yes you can but read my previous post first.
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Ah I´ve seen now. I think I try to downgrade without wiping user data first. Then i will root the phone without opening bootloader (so i can use titanium backup) and should I get problems with it I will reflash with GB Rom. Should work, or?
Tomasz89 said:
Ah I´ve seen now. I think I try to downgrade without wiping user data first. Then i will root the phone without opening bootloader (so i can use titanium backup) and should I get problems with it I will reflash with GB Rom. Should work, or?
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You are making things very complicated for yourself.
No need to root,just use any backup application without root access.
Only backup the contacts if you didn't by Google account and sms.
All the files in the sd will be intact.
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gm007 said:
You are making things very complicated for yourself.
No need to root,just use any backup application without root access.
Only backup the contacts if you didn't by Google account and sms.
All the files in the sd will be intact.
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Yes i know it sounds not perfect what i want to do I´m worrying for the files that arent on the sdcard. She has many games and would not lost the saves. Because I think not all games are saving their files to the SD. What Backup Tool do you recommend for non-root users?
Tomasz89 said:
Yes i know it sounds not perfect what i want to do I´m worrying for the files that arent on the sdcard. She has many games and would not lost the saves. Because I think not all games are saving their files to the SD. What Backup Tool do you recommend for non-root users?
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Try app backup and restore from play store.
Or leave her phone alone
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gm007 said:
Try app backup and restore from play store.
Or leave her phone alone
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Thanks I think ICS is better. I will tell you what happened
No fuel gauge issues after downgrading?
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augie7107 said:
No fuel gauge issues after downgrading?
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Answered my own question. No fuel gauge issues after downgrade confirmed.
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Can i downgrades to gb now？when my is ics up from ota...
And can use this tool downgrades my sony tablet s1?
Thanks your reply
Sent from Xperia S
Gingerbread 1257-0985
Does any body know of where i can get the stock firmware for this si, number please. 1257-0985 Cheers
Is there any stock ftf file for 2.3.7 out there for the Xperia P?
Please post queries in the Q & A section, thread closed.
Well the notification stuck so I deleted the syastemui or something like that I have 9300 please help
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Basband
I9300Xxella
Build number
Jzo54k.i9300xxellb
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scorpionma said:
Well the notification stuck so I deleted the syastemui or something like that I have 9300 please help
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You're obviously rooted then.
Easiest fix, reflash your ROM. I have no idea if you were on rooted stock (odex) or de-odex, custom rom or what so I cant really give you any more advice.
Please dont delete /system/apps
Just reflash the ROM you are using, if stock then stock, if custom then flash same custom ROM
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I can't I just put the info and I am using stock 4.1.2
Odex
I still have the odex but the apk is lost
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Hard to reflaah or download a rom
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Option 1) Download an odexed rom that is the same build, extract systemui and put it in place with a root explorer
If you put the wrong build, you'll probably boot loop.
Option 2) flash a custom rom similar to what you have now via recovery
Option 3) flash a stock rom via Odin and re-root it
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I want it cause there is no notidiactiom
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I want it cause there is no notidiactiom
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I don't need to know why you want it. Its an integral part of the rom you should never delete. Its obvious why you want it. I've told you how to fix it
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Look the notification was stuck so I wrongly deleted it without backup
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Please calm your attitude. I know why you deleted it. you already said. I never asked! I've told you how to fix it already, so please just look into that instead of being rude to me
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I am aso sorry but my internet is so aploq I didn't see yo or post thank u so much sorry
Or the best
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I would use CF-Auto-Root or CF-Root 6.4 but I can't find any working link anywhere and it seems this site has some issues http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
I once used Framaroot, worked like a charm. Went to use it again... It doesn't want to know
I'd greatly appreciate it if a suitable link was provided.
Thanks in advance. :good:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
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rootSU said:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck.
nevermind I forgot you need root to use it. sorry
Framaroot should work if you flash an older unpatched build but that could be risky.
ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
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He isn't rooted... need root for mobile Odin...
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ExperimentalHDX said:
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
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Do you really need root? Can't you just flash a rom as suggested in my thread you just read?
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ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
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To be edited. ..
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It wont work
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I think I read somewhere that flashing a custom kernel such as siyah can get you rooted. may want to try that?
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
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rootSU said:
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
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I am having difficulty finding threads on this app, still getting used to it. What is the name of this thread?
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The one I.mentioned in my first post
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rootSU said:
The one I.mentioned in my first post
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Thanks. Now, I guess I'll flash CWM again tomorrow, but I am unsure of where to find rooted roms as I have never used this method of rooting before, I'm lost.
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You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
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You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
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I learned staying away from mg4 the hard way. I flashed Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly to a stock rom only to find that I dug my own grave as I previously had an mg4, so I had to flash back to it. And I'm not sure what I've flashed via recovery, I may have but I just don't remember.
Edit: and on a side note, a rom is different from firmware right? Since I got into the whole imei problem I forgot what goes where and what flashes what, it shook me up.
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You would have flashed cm via recovery. Do the same but with something like wanam lite or omega...
Or wait for chainfires website to be fixed. Doubt it will be down long
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You would have flashed cm via recovery
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I think I did...
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Well there's no other way
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rootSU said:
Well there's no other way
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I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
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if you are on MG4 firmware or rom. you will most likely lose imei if you flash any previous modem. I would back up efs folder going forward. probably best to stick to MG4 based builds for now .there are some custom roms with the MG4 base in the android development threads .since that is a newer build than most. that explains why it has been patched. why framaroot and cf root are not working. There is a prerooted stock firmware for MG4 if I find it p will share the link
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I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
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10.1 is stable. It wont ever be anything other than a "nightly" though
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Due to the lack of a pc can I not flash via odin. You can make the flash xxmb2 through recovery?
Sorry for my bad english and thanks
You could make, had you copied the system folder and made a flashable zip with it.
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Possible, but i do not have the means to do so. Could you do it?
What are you requestioning is not available for our devices. There is an Odin Mobile app but its too risky. Even if you will make the flashable zip with contents of XXMB2 system files it will lead on a brick. I am sorry! The only way is flashing via ODIN.
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You could do the porting mobile odin on this phone. The problem now is that there is no one who could do it.
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You could do the porting mobile odin on this phone. The problem now is that there is no one who could do it.
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Its tested only on Ace not Ace I and i don't want to test it because it may lead to a hard brick and a dead phone. I suggest you to don't try it.
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Thanks
Guys I have a 1/8 2100 which is rooted via framaroot and Supersu installed. I've read loads of posts saying install open recovery script via goomanager, problem is I don't have a menu button in goomanager. So I click on flash rom and it asks if I have recovery installed, I choose no and to search and download one for me. It finds TWRP and downloads it but doesn't flash it. I can locate it in goomanager/downloads but how do I install it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51455564&highlight=twrp#post51455564http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51455564&highlight=twrp#post51455564
Think need to wait for the boot.img to be compatible with 1/8GB EU 2100.
Thanks mate, I'll keep and eye on that thread.
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Yeah...you have to root device before you can flash recovery.
It'll be available in a next few days - I'm sure...
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Routings not a problem, it's done already
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mcteague said:
Routings not a problem, it's done already
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On 2100? Latest firmware?
Why don't you use then goomanager?
Use xposed module to reduce size / layouts of app and you'll see btn.
If course I'm not 100% that's the problem, I still haven't received my watch...but it should be OK
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Didn't think of that, but what's with no boot. Img available not sure how that effects me
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Routings not a problem, it's done already
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How you manage to get root? Steps pls :fingers-crossed:
Framaroot 1.91 works with boromir exploit and installs Supersu
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Didn't think of that, but what's with no boot. Img available not sure how that effects me
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Don't know but my guess would be -
TS have unlocked bootloader, so that means you can flash custom kernels.
I guess some dev use boot.img (kernel) add recovery in it and you could fastboot that or flash using some other tool...
I repeat - I still don't have my TS, so all this is just something I think they did.
I'm sure there explanation in OP (thread where's that method)
But if you are already rooted, goomanager should work - at least it would work on phones...
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I've downloaded the TWRP. Img file through search for it in goomanager. For some reason probably down to dpi, there's no menu option at the top of the app like there is normally, so there's no option to install open recovery script. With this. img file, can it not be flashed via stock recovery
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I've downloaded the TWRP. Img file through search for it in goomanager. For some reason probably down to dpi, there's no menu option at the top of the app like there is normally, so there's no option to install open recovery script. With this. img file, can it not be flashed via stock recovery
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I didn't know there is stock recovery
As I said, I'll know more when my watch comes...
It shouldn't be that hard but Omate fuc**d us all...
Develipers editon, yeah right...
Crappie firmware, not rooted...uff...
I think KS will never see me again.
It's one thing to fail but to make fouders or backers total idiots - hmm...I'm not buying that...
But we'll see which firmware will my watch have...it's like kids playing and sending those watches...
I mean...I'm trying to get my tracking nr from them for a three days?!
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I cannot make goo manager work for installing twrp. I can't find the script.
Is there another simple way to install twrp recovery ?