I just installed xrecovery on my X10 mini using a .apk given by a member from this site.....
i'd subscribed to the forum from the xda app on my mobile but somehow i cant find post now...
i want to use Gingerbread ROM on my mobile.. what should i do???? what's the procedure.. i'd like the camera to work the same way its working now, (The main reason why i bought this little ninja)
1. ROOT YOUR PHONE
2.UNLOCK BOOTLOADER from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
3.FLASH NaA KERNEL from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256739
4.FLASH ROM, mini cm7 by naA-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553 OR any other gingerbread rom from development section you can look there
If you want stock like camera i suppose ArcMini would be a better choice, it's still based on MiniCM7/GB2.3.7, but with Sony Ercsson apps.
ajay1602 said:
1. ROOT YOUR PHONE
2.UNLOCK BOOTLOADER from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
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Thank you for those quick replies. After posting this question i've read some other posts. And I came across a post where its mentioned that Unlocking bootloader may Hard brick the phone. ( That'd be murder in my words.)
That post was for x10mini pro. Is it applicable for x10 mini too?
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Mehaboobmunna said:
Thank you for those quick replies. After posting this question i've read some other posts. And I came across a post where its mentioned that Unlocking bootloader may Hard brick the phone. ( That'd be murder in my words.)
That post was for x10mini pro. Is it applicable for x10 mini too?
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Yes, although it's very rare to actually hard-brick it.
If your phone is built before 11w29 (take off the back-cover and read the sticker), actually hard-bricking it is unlikely.
The only thing you have to worry about then is the simlock-certificate, if S1Tool says it's unrecognised it's going to be difficult, if it's SEMC simlock certificate, you should be ok.
Mehaboobmunna said:
Thank you for those quick replies. After posting this question i've read some other posts. And I came across a post where its mentioned that Unlocking bootloader may Hard brick the phone. ( That'd be murder in my words.)
That post was for x10mini pro. Is it applicable for x10 mini too?
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Its not that difficult... and hard brick chances are rare,if you follow instructions carefully.i'm also noob but i follow all the instructions and i'm successful in unlocking it...
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It says 11W06 on the sticker of my cell phone. Does that mean there are no chances of bricking?
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Mehaboobmunna said:
It says 11W06 on the sticker of my cell phone. Does that mean there are no chances of bricking?
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You can still brick it, but in the vast majority of cases, restoring to stock rom and relocking the bootloader will get you going again, which are things you can do yourself
I can use SIM provided by any network. My phone doesn't have any restriction. So that should prevent certificate issue right?
Can't stop loving X10mini
Mehaboobmunna said:
I can use SIM provided by any network. My phone doesn't have any restriction. So that should prevent certificate issue right?
Can't stop loving X10mini
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Yes, you should be ok. just make sure you check if you still have network-access after unlocking the bootloader, by booting up before doing anything else. If you get a signal, you can do whatever you please
After unlocking bootloader if I don't get any signal should I promptly go to back to stock ROM using PC companion? Or is there anything that can be done to prevent signal loss . :screwy: :banghead: Excuse me if this question is too simple to be asked.
Can't stop loving X10mini
Mehaboobmunna said:
After unlocking bootloader if I don't get any signal should I promptly go to back to stock ROM using PC companion? Or is there anything that can be done to prevent signal loss . :screwy: :banghead: Excuse me if this question is too simple to be asked.
Can't stop loving X10mini
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A: You unlock your bootloader
B: You start up your phone
If you don't get signal, relock the bootloader
If you do get signal: flash whatever you want.
Just jumping in this thread
I don;t really want to create a new thread.
I'm wanting to install/flash nAa Kernel but when downloaded I have 2 files; loader.sin and kernel.sin and meta.inf with an associated directory file in it.
How do I use these via Flashtool?
LostHH said:
I don;t really want to create a new thread.
I'm wanting to install/flash nAa Kernel but when downloaded I have 2 files; loader.sin and kernel.sin and meta.inf with an associated directory file in it.
How do I use these via Flashtool?
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Rename the zip you downloaded to .ftf, put it in the firmwares subfolder where you installed flashtool, and flash...
(some browsers recognise the .ftf file for what it really is: a zip-file with a different extension, and automatically rename it when they download it, changing the extension again will make it show up in flashtool)
This is awesome. Before trying Gingerbread I thought of going with froyo I installed Remix V 3.2 coz I could do it using xrecovery. My phone went into bootloop :screwy:. I had missed a crucial step in the procedure. I found out what and it worked well.
Now i'm back to stock coz all gingerbread rom ask the phone to be on stock kernel.
Unable to download flashtool due to internet issues. As soon as I get my hand on that, i'll unlock bootloader and flash gingerbread.
I hope i'm on right track.
I don't want to murder this marvel and its Cam
Can't stop loving X10mini
ajay1602 said:
2.UNLOCK BOOTLOADER from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
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Hi.. i downloaded the flashtool but when i try to install it in my system i get a error...
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is this related to windows???
Mehaboobmunna said:
Hi.. i downloaded the flashtool but when i try to install it in my system i get a error...
is this related to windows???
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Probably a corrupted download, like it says.
SmG67 said:
Probably a corrupted download, like it says.
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Thank you for the quick reply.....
Any mirrors??
Mehaboobmunna said:
Thank you for the quick reply.....
Any mirrors??
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Try from Here
SmG67 said:
Try from Here
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I downloaded the file from the same location. I even tried with 0.7.1.0 version. That too gave the same error.
Can't stop loving X10mini
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hey guys GOOD NEWS!
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ok now this is awkward but i think i bricked my x10
i was trying the mapper module (from the x10 unlocking bootloader package)
loaded it using insmod...
then i could see:
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i tried mounting it:
at the mounting command the device was very busy...
then i took out battery... and now the device is dead
doesnt connect in flashmode... no vibration while powering on device
it was on 100% battery still its just not working...
can u please help me?
Wow you are the last person I expected to see posting this...
good luck dude
You broke the golden rule :O
Never unplug anything when it's doing anything :O
Hope you can get it working again...
Ps Wrong section
Sent from my x10, rocking Wolf's 2.3.3 + DooMKernel, overclocked to 1.2 GHz...
Frosty666 said:
You broke the golden rule :O
Never unplug anything when it's doing anything :O
Hope you can get it working again...
Ps Wrong section
Sent from my x10, rocking Wolf's 2.3.3 + DooMKernel, overclocked to 1.2 GHz...
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buddy if i was the following "rules" then you guys would never have got all the goodies that i worked on by bending/breaking the rules...
which section then?
I don't think anyone should be chastising doomlord about sections and what not after all he has done for us...
DooMLoRD said:
ok now this is awkward but i think i bricked my x10
i was trying the mapper module (from the x10 unlocking bootloader package)
loaded it using insmod...
then i could see:
i tried mounting it:
at the mounting command the device was very busy...
then i took out battery... and now the device is dead
doesnt connect in flashmode... no vibration while powering on device
it was on 100% battery still its just not working...
can u please help me?
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I just sincerely hope you will be back whit your phone 100% working damn it sucks
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Hope that you can sort this out, mate
When it's really bricked we must make this more public that we all donate for a new x10 for you
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
scoobysnacks said:
I don't think anyone should be chastising doomlord about sections and what not after all he has done for us...
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I was joking, obviously.
Good luck Doom.
Sent from my x10, rocking Wolf's 2.3.3 + DooMKernel, overclocked to 1.2 GHz...
Ah, Doom, since you can't turn on the device, there's nothing you can do. You can't check what's wrong as the device is not booting.
Sorry to say but I think you got it bricked.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Did u try restore bootloader(relock bootloader)
EDIT: bad sugession delete this after read full OP
+1, was gonna suggest but if it wont flash I can't see how I think we are gonna need an operation here, didn't z end up with 2 devices recently? Or am I confusing things. :$. Doom, looking after my son (broken leg) this morning, but will contact u later today with a beer.
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Doom i am dissappoint
moved to Q&A
-PiLoT- said:
Doom i am dissappoint
moved to Q&A
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disappointed abt which part?
wrong section or bricking device?
btw i was trying to get some way worked out to flash kernels onto boot partition from OS/recovery...
oh well the device got sacrificed for a noble cause
DooMLoRD said:
disappointed abt which part?
wrong section or bricking device?
btw i was trying to get some way worked out to flash kernels onto boot partition from OS/recovery...
oh well the device got sacrificed for a noble cause
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THANKS DOOM for ur work will u LEAVE us or new x10?
And awesome news about FLASHING kernels from OS/RECOVERY
I guess this is one of there reasons why I an still considering licking my bootloader
Anyway how you het it fixed...
Swiped from my X10 using Tapatalk
Prodigy said:
I guess this is one of there reasons why I an still considering licking my bootloader
Anyway how you het it fixed...
Swiped from my X10 using Tapatalk
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Risk is for DEVs not for us until u pull out usb WHILE UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
Prodigy said:
I guess this is one of there reasons why I an still considering licking my bootloader
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Don't ever lick your bootloader,
it tastes awful, take my word for it!
Sorry for off-topic, I had to!
@Doom: Have you considered the possibility of official warranty?
Maybe you can try sending it to a service center and see if they give
you a free replacement without asking too much questions.
Has happened before!
iridaki said:
@Doom: Have you considered the possibility of official warranty?
Maybe you can try sending it to a service center and see if they give
you a free replacement without asking too much questions.
Has happened before!
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Its INDIA they always make reasons that u might have done this or that...
But trying is always a good option
sahibunlimited said:
THANKS DOOM for ur work will u LEAVE us or new x10?
And awesome news about FLASHING kernels from OS/RECOVERY
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well that depends on if i am able to get it repaired...
i cant get a new x10 as it costs around 21,000 INR (http://bit.ly/pOAeog)..
for that much price i can get a better config device...
oh btw my attempts of "FLASHING kernels from OS/RECOVERY" obviously failed as my x10 is now dead...
iridaki said:
@Doom: Have you considered the possibility of official warranty?
Maybe you can try sending it to a service center and see if they give
you a free replacement without asking too much questions.
Has happened before!
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sadly the warranty got over 2 months back... i am looking for some possible options on repairing it... but the chances are slim
my x10 is surely bricked (bootloader is damaged)... i have contacted many devs and from the response i got, the situation is grim...
i will try n get it repaired, may be replacement of "motherboard"... but if the costs are too high, then u dont know, i probably wont repair it...
DooMLoRD said:
well that depends on if i am able to get it repaired...
i cant get a new x10 as it costs around 21,000 INR (http://bit.ly/pOAeog)..
for that much price i can get a better config device...
oh btw my attempts of "FLASHING kernels from OS/RECOVERY" obviously failed as my x10 is now dead...
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Dude Motherboard also cost 10,000 atleast!
I see that by flashing the stock firmware that Entrophy posted in the dev section will put the phone back to stock removing the triangle. (Phone is being returned soon)
What if I flash the pre rooted stock firmware also offered by entrophy? Will the flash counter detect the root and throw the yellow triangle as well?
Also am I even accurate with my first paragraph? If I flash the totally stock firmware with Odin will my triangle go away?
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seh6183 said:
I see that by flashing the stock firmware that Entrophy posted in the dev section will put the phone back to stock removing the triangle. (Phone is being returned soon)
What if I flash the pre rooted stock firmware also offered by entrophy? Will the flash counter detect the root and throw the yellow triangle as well?
Also am I even accurate with my first paragraph? If I flash the totally stock firmware with Odin will my triangle go away?
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Yes
No
Yes
To return your phone, best flash complete stock without root, the go into 3e roecovery and do a wipe/factory reset.
creepyncrawly said:
Yes
No
Yes
To return your phone, best flash complete stock without root, the go into 3e roecovery and do a wipe/factory reset.
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Is 3e recover the stock recovery menu that comes with the phone?
Thank you very much for the response.
Are you also the guy that posted the guide of how to avoid the yellow triangle all together?
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seh6183 said:
Is 3e recover the stock recovery menu that comes with the phone?
Thank you very much for the response.
Are you also the guy that posted the guide of how to avoid the yellow triangle all together?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
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yes
You're welcome.
yes
Buy a jig. It's $8.
Use it every time you use download mode, and you'll never get a triangle ever.
Seriously?
You can't even be bothered to read the thread titles on the first page of this section before posting a new thread? Nor can you be bothered to read sticky threads?
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MikeyMike01 said:
Buy a jig. It's $8.
Use it every time you use download mode, and you'll never get a triangle ever.
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I heard a jig is obsolete after the next firmware update
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Entropy512 said:
Seriously?
You can't even be bothered to read the thread titles on the first page of this section before posting a new thread? Nor can you be bothered to read sticky threads?
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Yes seriously.
No need to be rude. You contribute a lot to this forum but that doesn't mean you need to be rude and annoyed with other members.
If you look at your 'highlighted' posts from the main general section you can see that you have highlighted my own thread first of all, second of all the FAQ which isn't visibly from the xda app, which is what I use.
Third you can see that I at least read the thread of how to circumvent the flash counter as I mentioned it in the OP. After reading said thread I couldn't come up with an answer myself which is why I reposted.
Do you think I enjoy posting for no reason? I would much rather find the info myself.
Either way thank you for taking the time to set me straight.
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seh6183 said:
I heard a jig is obsolete after the next firmware update
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
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Blindly flashing bootloaders willy-nilly is a great way to hardbrick!
As to your latest post - I know I highlighted it. I was pointing out the fact that it was within easy view of not one but TWO locations with your answer.
Your question was answered easily in two existing threads, easily visible. Yet you decided you were so special and important that you had to create an entire new thread for your question (which already averages 3-4 new threads per day when it should average ZERO due to being answered in multiple places, pushing the guide lower down from the first page, making it harder for people to find the answers.
Stickies not being visible from apps is not an excuse.
It IS visible from forum reader apps. Hell, stickies are MORE visible as they get their own tab in the app instead of just an icon next to the thread. I just checked on my phone
Just because you're using a deficient method of accessing these forums because you're too lazy to wait, sit down at a PC, and do some reading doesn't give you the right to clutter them up for people who actually try to do some research
Entropy512 said:
Blindly flashing bootloaders willy-nilly is a great way to hardbrick!
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There is someone that posted in the dev section that was able to recover via Odin after flashing a euro sgs2 rom.
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seh6183 said:
There is someone that posted in the dev section that was able to recover via Odin after flashing a euro sgs2 rom.
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A ROM is not the same as bootloaders.
Screw boot.bin and sbl.bin up and your phone is done, unless you're willing to open it up and flash directly into the motherboard.
MikeyMike01 said:
A ROM is not the same as bootloaders.
Screw boot.bin and sbl.bin up and your phone is done, unless you're willing to open it up and flash directly into the motherboard.
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Yes but many roms come with bootloaders so flashing a euro rom will flash a euro bootloader.
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Interesting the turn this thread has taken. lol.
creepyncrawly said:
Interesting the turn this thread has taken. lol.
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Yea that's my fault
Entrophy and I were talking about something similar in another thread and I kinda injected it here. Whoops. Oh well, all that needed to be learned was in post 2
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Hello all, im relatively new to this forum.
What i need is an "Upgrade your U20i - For dummies", Becuase my
brother has bought a new android and he keeps brag because he has a newer verision of android than i got.
I have been trying to find some answers to my questions but instead i am just
getting more and more mind ****ed.
ArvidsZon said:
Hello all, im relatively new to this forum.
What i need is an "Upgrade your U20i - For dummies", Becuase my
brother has bought a new android and he keeps brag because he has a newer verision of android than i got.
I have been trying to find some answers to my questions but instead i am just
getting more and more mind ****ed.
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mmm i believe the best update for u20i is to MiniCM7 2.1.8 + nAa - 10 Kernel from NobodyAtAll.
visit the development section of the x10 mini pro to check the rom and the kernel and download them.
i'll revert back to you with a full tutorial on how to flash your phone with an update 2.3.7 within 6 hours as eyes are around me here at work i can't stay on XDA too long!
thanks
ArvidsZon said:
i am just
getting more and more mind ****ed.
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I know that feeling. Don't worry though, your level of mindfuckedness will eventually start to go down the more you hang out in here.
Ticklefish said:
I know that feeling. Don't worry though, your level of mindfuckedness will eventually start to go down the more you hang out in here.
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hahahaha nice one
i'm with you we all passed through this
and that level is much higher if you were already a developer or software engineer like me
I am now trying to give this guide a shot, is it worth it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194499
ArvidsZon said:
I am now trying to give this guide a shot, is it worth it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194499
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it is worth it to read but it's somewhat complicated for you to apply all of it.
if you can wait i'll try to write a tutorial for you tonight and all the new people here about how to root and how to flash new kernel and new Rom
minachvim said:
it is worth it to read but it's somewhat complicated for you to apply all of it.
if you can wait i'll try to right a tutorial for you and all the new people here about how to root and how to flash new kernel and new Rom
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So you say that i should not use that guide?
ArvidsZon said:
So you say that i should not use that guide?
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no you can use that guide but it's too long that's all and remember use CWM recovery and not xRecovery
minachvim said:
no you can use that guide but it's too long that's all and remember use CWM recovery and not xRecovery
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It says "Note: All Froyo and Gingerbread ROMs installs with CWM"
so i dont have to download cwm?
ArvidsZon said:
It says "Note: All Froyo and Gingerbread ROMs installs with CWM"
so i dont have to download cwm?
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u have to install CWM in order to flash a ROM either Froyo or GB
minachvim said:
u have to install CWM in order to flash a ROM either Froyo or GB
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I have now putted the SonyStyle in the "ROMs" folder so where should i put the CWM?
Cant find what they said about putting that.
ArvidsZon said:
I have now putted the SonyStyle in the "ROMs" folder so where should i put the CWM?
Cant find what they said about putting that.
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did you root your phone ??? did you install CWM before thinking of installing SonyStyle??
minachvim said:
did you root your phone ??? did you install CWM before thinking of installing SonyStyle??
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Further down the guide there comes a program thats named superoneclick that has an root button, according to the guide i am not supposed put in the SD card until i have used that program
ArvidsZon said:
Further down the guide there comes a program thats named superoneclick that has an root button, according to the guide i am not supposed put in the SD card until i have used that program
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mmm look man i'll help you and write you a tutorial an easier one please do not continue now or you may brick your phone.
i'll include inside the tutorial everything you need to root and install CWM in one shot.
also remember this tutorial is only for ROMS Kernel flashing is not included but it is easy and there is a link for a very simple tutorial to unlock bootloader and install new kernel like nAa-10.
so for the moment stop what you are doing for your phone while i finish writing the document simplified.
Yes
minachvim said:
mmm look man i'll help you and write you a tutorial an easier one please do not continue now or you may brick your phone.
i'll include inside the tutorial everything you need to root and install CWM in one shot.
also remember this tutorial is only for ROMS Kernel flashing is not included but it is easy and there is a link for a very simple tutorial to unlock bootloader and install new kernel like nAa-10.
so for the moment stop what you are doing for your phone while i finish writing the document simplified.
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Okay then, i'll appriciate that!
ArvidsZon said:
Okay then, i'll appriciate that!
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please go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22389159#post22389159
read the tutorial Carefully and apply it.
you will then update your phone correctly.
minachvim said:
please go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22389159#post22389159
read the tutorial Carefully and apply it.
you will then update your phone correctly.
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When i launched the Install Bat there was more options than those you mentioned.
ArvidsZon said:
When i launched the Install Bat there was more options than those you mentioned.
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There was only one option to press enter at first then you will be directed to superoneclick
minachvim said:
There was only one option to press enter at first then you will be directed to superoneclick
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I guess this question is asked over and over again and it pretty much pisses you guys off, but i fail at finding some guide or something that gives me the confidence to start the process.
Some days ago i upgraded my samsung galaxy s II from Gingerbread to ICS and i got nothing but problems since then. My battery doesn´t last even 1 day, browser keeps crashing, and i cant find any feature that makes me wanna continue using such OS. So, if possible, i want to downgrade to Gingerbread, is there anyway to do this without having ANY problems with my carrier and keeping my warranty ? Searching a bit through google, i saw that this could be easily be accomplished by using ODIN, but i cant seem to find Gingerbread for my specific carrier and device...
My info:
Samsung Galaxy S II
Carrier: Personal
Current OS: ICS 4.0.3
PD: Can i downgrade from my carrier's ICS to an international gingerbread version without having any problem (this includes saving my warranty, etc). But if available, i'd like GB for my carrier.
Thanks a ton and sorry if this is asked a lot.
Poroto said:
I guess this question is asked over and over again and it pretty much pisses you guys off, but i fail at finding some guide or something that gives me the confidence to start the process.
Some days ago i upgraded my samsung galaxy s II from Gingerbread to ICS and i got nothing but problems since then. My battery doesn´t last even 1 day, browser keeps crashing, and i cant find any feature that makes me wanna continue using such OS. So, if possible, i want to downgrade to Gingerbread, is there anyway to do this without having ANY problems with my carrier and keeping my warranty ? Searching a bit through google, i saw that this could be easily be accomplished by using ODIN, but i cant seem to find Gingerbread for my specific carrier and device...
My info:
Samsung Galaxy S II
Carrier: Personal
Current OS: ICS 4.0.3
PD: Can i downgrade from my carrier's ICS to an international gingerbread version without having any problem (this includes saving my warranty, etc). But if available, i'd like GB for my carrier.
Thanks a ton and sorry if this is asked a lot.
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yes you can ...
I understand your frustration ..been there .......
I assumed you upgraded from kies ?
this page will help you lots http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
A noob with courtesy, wow it makes everything better.
The answer is yes, flash an unrooted ROM/Kernel with Odin.
Go to www.sammobile.com and download the firmware you want and flash through Odin. (don't tick repartition or use a pit file unless you know 100% what you're doing)
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Go to Samfirmware dot Com (you need to be registered to download roms) select your device model, country, carrier and download the rom.
Open odin,
put your phone in download mode and connect it. U will see a yellow indicator which means odin had recognized your device.
Select Pda and choose the .tar.md5 file.
Don't change anything unless you know what you are doing.
Click Start.
Process will be done in 2mins...
Make sure you have more than 50% battery when doing this.
Hit thanks if this was of use to you.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
You can use this video guide made few days ago: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652376
Also to improve your ICS experience its recommended to wipe cache and do factory reset.
kilometers4 said:
Go to www.sammobile.com and download the firmware you want and flash through Odin. (don't tick repartition or use a pit file unless you know 100% what you're doing)
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Thanks, whenever i enter my carrier (Personal from Argentina), all is listed in the list is 4.0.3 ICS, but i need to go back to gingerbread, which i can not find. any idea ?
sachidanand444 said:
Go to Samfirmware dot Com (you need to be registered to download roms) select your device model, country, carrier and download the rom.
Open odin,
put your phone in download mode and connect it. U will see a yellow indicator which means odin had recognized your device.
Select Pda and choose the .tar.md5 file.
Don't change anything unless you know what you are doing.
Click Start.
Process will be done in 2mins...
Make sure you have more than 50% battery when doing this.
Hit thanks if this was of use to you.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks, whenever i enter my carrier (Personal from Argentina), all is listed in the list is 4.0.3 ICS, but i need to go back to gingerbread, which i can not find. any idea ?
postfatal said:
A noob with courtesy, wow it makes everything better.
The answer is yes, flash an unrooted ROM/Kernel with Odin.
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Thanks, thing is i cant seem to find the appropiate firmware for my country and carrier.
Stileth said:
You can use this video guide made few days ago: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652376
Also to improve your ICS experience its recommended to wipe cache and do factory reset.
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Thanks.
anyone wanna help me out again ?
Use any for Argentina if you prefer something for your country, but it doesn't matter in real. As for warranty purpose you would need to flash the one you had there when you bought the phone.
Yeah check here :
http://samsung-updates.com/
Just check your device and so on, there is a thread with carrier branded roms here on xda as well. Think it's intratechs thread
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Stileth said:
Use any for Argentina if you prefer something for your country, but it doesn't matter in real. As for warranty purpose you would need to flash the one you had there when you bought the phone.
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Thanks man, when i search for my firmware for argentina, i get three options, which one should i pick and what are the differences ?
here, see:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
this type of roms are "unbranded", right ?
Thanks !
bumppppp
Yes those are unbranded.
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Hi everybody
I searched a lot and was surprised to find, there exists no tutorial on how to root Xperia GO 6.1.1.B.1.54
I'm creating one now, hoping it would help someone. Please let me know if i'm doing anything wrong by posting this thread. ( I'll delete as soon as possible )
Sorry
ROOTING
We cannot root this build directly , hence we need to flash 6.1.1.B.1.10 Kernel, run the rooting toolkit, and then flash 6.1.1.B.1.54 kernel.
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
1) Download only this version of Flashtool 0.9.8.0 . Install it and restart your PC.
2) Download 6.1.1.B.1.10 Kernel
Place this kernel in C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > Kernel file
3) Run Flashtool > click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option) > Select flashmode >
Setup should be like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Flashtool Setup Screenshot
4)Follow the steps, connect your mobile and flash. Note: while connecting to PC, hold volume down key instead of back button.
Once flashing's finished, close flashtool, disconnect your phone and switch it on.
5) Download the rooting toolkit by Bin4ry Link Rooting Toolkit
and Extract it on your PC. Run it and select Normal mode. Follow the on-screen instructions it shows, carefully
6) Once rooting toolkit is done, download and flash the 6.1.1.B.1.54 Kernel
Credits
Bin4ry For his Rooting Toolkit
Bin4y and Androxyde for flashtool
Me kernels
Ofcourse, Sony for xperia go
I know it's a stupid question but can you use flashtool and flash kernels even if you are not rooted?
Sent from my ST27i using xda app-developers app
GiorgosCyprus said:
I know it's a stupid question but can you use flashtool and flash kernels even if you are not rooted?
Sent from my ST27i using xda app-developers app
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Hi
Yes, there is no harm in using flashtool to flash kernels even if you wouldn't want to root it, but could be a little more clear with your question ?
I'm not completely sure what you exactly mean.
Sorry
Nabeel. said:
Hi
Yes, there is no harm in using flashtool to flash kernels even if you wouldn't want to root it, but could be a little more clear with your question ?
I'm not completely sure what you exactly mean.
Sorry
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Isn't flashtool working only on rooted devices?
P.S. thanks for the thread
GiorgosCyprus said:
Isn't flashtool working only on rooted devices?
P.S. thanks for the thread
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No, that's not true
You can use flashtool on any Xperia device, rooted/ non rooted/ stock/ unlocked bootloader/ locked bootloader/ phone with custom rom installed // etc
I'm afraid you didn't know that until now
But please feel free to ask anything or PM me
Is it ok
Is it ok to use latest version of flashtoolsorry newbie here. .or it should be really 0.9.8.0?. .coz I have the latest and its a large file 100mb to download again
Nabeel. said:
No, that's not true
You can use flashtool on any Xperia device, rooted/ non rooted/ stock/ unlocked bootloader/ locked bootloader/ phone with custom rom installed // etc
I'm afraid you didn't know that until now
But please feel free to ask anything or PM me
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thank you
j0rdz02 said:
Is it ok to use latest version of flashtoolsorry newbie here. .or it should be really 0.9.8.0?. .coz I have the latest and its a large file 100mb to download again
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Use the version you have, do remember to post the results
GiorgosCyprus said:
thank you
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No probs
I use Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 and I use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18(I will download the update v26)
viola. .my android phone ICS.54 is now rooted
I did root it before without using this method, by unchecking all the wipe and exclude boxes, leaving the kernel uncheck. .in doing that so, I just flash the kernel. .
in contrary, this is the fast way of flashing ICS .54. .flashing the kernels ftf file. .
now thats smart. .thanks to you no unchecking boxes for me!!. .just flash it!. .:good::good:
And I just updated my supersu from playstore. .it works!. .
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j0rdz02 said:
I use Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 and I use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18(I will download the update v26)
viola. .my android phone ICS.54 is now rooted
I did root it before without using this method, by unchecking all the wipe and exclude boxes, leaving the kernel uncheck. .in doing that so, I just flash the kernel. .
in contrary, this is the fast way of flashing ICS .54. .flashing the kernels ftf file. .
now thats smart. .thanks to you no unchecking boxes for me!!. .just flash it!. .:good::good:
And I just updated my supersu from playstore. .it works!. .
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Additional info, I did install flashtool drivers first before flashing it, Its my way logical thinking, maybe its a protocol to install drivers first before flashing anything?..hehe, anyways thanks again
Nice tutorial Nabeel.
I believe it is same as this one http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/58527?start=0&tstart=0
But we need one here to on this forum.
CiscoX said:
Nice tutorial Nabeel.
I believe it is same as this one http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/58527?start=0&tstart=0
But we need one here to on this forum.
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Yup,
You used that earlier ?
And ofcourse, I was surprised man. XDA is known for rooting and development, and no tutorial for Xperia Go
Few people only search on XDA and nothing outside it
I've my signature full of useful threads. it may help people with rooting
Oh EDIT : No that's not my tutorial, I don't have any info about it, i thought you linked my tutorial on the forum
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/97327
Tested
it works
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
Thanks for the kernel files!
There is already a tutorial
Nabeel. said:
Yup,
You used that earlier ?
And ofcourse, I was surprised man. XDA is known for rooting and development, and no tutorial for Xperia Go
Few people only search on XDA and nothing outside it
I've my signature full of useful threads. it may help people with rooting
Oh EDIT : No that's not my tutorial, I don't have any info about it, i thought you linked my tutorial on the forum
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/97327
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Nabeel, i know that u wanted to do a favor, but there is already a tutorial for rooting here in xda, this is the link to the tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36741604&postcount=2
and also i think this is not the proper section for a tutorial since this isn't developing..
ronald_sugar7 said:
Nabeel, i know that u wanted to do a favor, but there is already a tutorial for rooting here in xda, this is the link to the tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36741604&postcount=2
and also i think this is not the proper section for a tutorial since this isn't developing..
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Omg, sorry :fingers-crossed:
And yes, I checked that link earlier, but it doesn't have a tutorial / kernel files for xperia go
And moreover , I observed ( before posting this thread) that similar rooting threads of xperia sola and xperia p existed in development section, that's why i thought it would be better if i put it here.. ( Easily accessible for Go users as well )
But I know it's wrong ,
Can you help me further by letting me know which moderator I should contact to, to get this thread placed in right section
Thanks
EDIT : or if it's not that bad case let's leave it here ? what say ?
Nabeel. said:
Omg, sorry :fingers-crossed:
And yes, I checked that link earlier, but it doesn't have a tutorial / kernel files for xperia go
And moreover , I observed ( before posting this thread) that similar rooting threads of xperia sola and xperia p existed in development section, that's why i thought it would be better if i put it here.. ( Easily accessible for Go users as well )
But I know it's wrong ,
Can you help me further by letting me know which moderator I should contact to, to get this thread placed in right section
Thanks
EDIT : or if it's not that bad case let's leave it here ? what say ?
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well its not a problem for me at all lol but i guess you should contact any of the moderators and ask them if this should be moved or not, this is the list of moderators u can ask to
Diamondback, _Arjen_, eagleeyetom, iridaki, krook6023, TeeJay3800, YZ, kangi26, Andy, bigjoe2675, il Duce, ApriliaM3
anyways thanks for the good intentions but try to post on the right section from now on?
edit: oh and regarding the tutorial, yes i know that there are not kernel files, but thats because its a general thread for P, U, Sola and go so thats why, but it explains what u must do in order to get root when you are in a newer version than .10 fw
Thank u for the thread, it helping me so much
sent from my Black Mango
Can I root it with locked bootloader?
vojapec said:
Can I root it with locked bootloader?
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Yes, without any problem
why is the file so small? is it a full android version or only a update?
edit: i flashed it, but still show ICS 6.1.1.B.1.0 in the options... is that ok?