I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
iamdchosen1 said:
I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
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Flash generic global .42 (comes with correct kernal) root it then OTA update to 62 install cwm then go from their do wat you want
But since I have an unlocked bootloader, do you think I would be able to update OTA?
Won't it brick the phone?
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mine brick while update through OTA.i have to relock BL with s1tool...
So what should I do?
Should I flash the 0.62 ftf file using flashtool directly and then root it with the Doomlord's kit?
Or any other suggestions???
Raazax8 said:
Flash generic global .42 (comes with correct kernal) root it then OTA update to 62 install cwm then go from their do wat you want
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He's on unlocked bootloader, why messing with ota's..
@OP: if you wanna jump straight to some custom rom: flash .62 .ftf, and flash any custom kernel advised by rom creator.
Its same as you did with ics, first stock .ftf then kernel, then rom.
Hey man. If you previously were using the latest ICS Sony ROM before hopping to a custom ROM, then simply flash the kernel of that Custom GB ROM, wipe everything and flash as usual. You are good to go. There is no need to downgrade so long as you're on latest.
Sources: Experience
Madfysh said:
He's on unlocked bootloader, why messing with ota's..
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I only tell it the way i know. mine is locked bootloader so i follow pandemics guide and that is rooting 42 OTA to 62 then install cwm.
thats only way i know n i am only trying to help someone with the little knowledge i do have )
iamdchosen1 said:
I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
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just flash gb .62 firmware & GB Kernel through flashtool
Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351317
GB Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723
Custom Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316394
Helpful thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757256
Hit thanks to respective thread creater they are our real helper
iamdchosen1 said:
I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?
Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac
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GB rom are good so if you want them simply flash the rom with cwm and flash the kernel using flashtool
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Guys, i have Xperia Sola ICS stock rom with root. I downloaded GB 184 for sola.
1. Can i downgrade to GB without unlocking bootloader? (with flash tool for example)
2. Can i flash custom ROM on my sola wihtout unlocking bootloader? (with some software)
And if so can someone guide me to how can i do it, thread may be?
Thank you
mirost1 said:
Guys, i have Xperia Sola ICS stock rom with root. I downloaded GB 184 for sola.
1. Can i downgrade to GB without unlocking bootloader? (with flash tool for example)
2. Can i flash custom ROM on my sola wihtout unlocking bootloader? (with some software)
And if so can someone guide me to how can i do it, thread may be?
Thank you
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1. Yes u can, with GB ftf file.
2. If u think on ROMs like CyanogenMod ROM answer is no, u must first unlock ur BL.
1. Of course u can, just download the file and flash it with flashtool
2. Some custom rom need unlock bootloaders to be installed, but another rom no need that.
I think if u want to install more custom rom, mod, root and etc, unlock bl is the best way
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Guys, thank you very much. I succesfully downgraded to GB official stock ROM.
Now my last but very important question is - i dont like GB and i still dont like ICS (i downgraded only because of better battery life in GB), but i want to test some custom ROM (like AOKP rom posted in Sola section).
As much as i red i can not flash this ROM without unlocking the bootloader and installing CWM on my phone, is that right?
Actually the question i wanted to ask was - if i unlock bootloader can i flash custom rom with Flash Tool or i can flash only with CWM (which i dont know but i dont want to use)?
mirost1 said:
Actually the question i wanted to ask was - if i unlock bootloader can i flash custom rom with Flash Tool or i can flash only with CWM (which i dont know but i dont want to use)?
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U can flash custom ROMs ftf files via Flashtool, for zip files u will need CWM.
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I can't update my xperia U to 4.0.4 says i have custom firmware on my phone, I did have a custom ROM but i flashed back to stock
Well though i did Any ideas?
I'm on o2
bradshly said:
I can't update my xperia U to 4.0.4 says i have custom firmware on my phone, I did have a custom ROM but i flashed back to stock
Well though i did Any ideas?
I'm on o2
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Did you unlock your bootloader ? If you did , then you can't update via PCC or SUS,
Use Flashtool and flash the ICS FTF ...
bradshly said:
I can't update my xperia U to 4.0.4 says i have custom firmware on my phone, I did have a custom ROM but i flashed back to stock
Well though i did Any ideas?
I'm on o2
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Can you please provide more details on your firmware and the custom roms you flashed??
bradshly said:
I can't update my xperia U to 4.0.4 says i have custom firmware on my phone, I did have a custom ROM but i flashed back to stock
Well though i did Any ideas?
I'm on o2
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when u can install a custom rom... why cant u just flash ics ftf file??
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
anewone said:
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
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Since you are on unlocked bootloader i suggest you install jb. It has been ported for sola too but don't know if and which bugs could exist.
If you want to restore the stock rom, search the ftf file from sola development section and dowload it. Flash it via flashtool and you are done.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Since you are on unlocked bootloader i suggest you install jb. It has been ported for sola too but don't know if and which bugs could exist.
If you want to restore the stock rom, search the ftf file from sola development section and dowload it. Flash it via flashtool and you are done.
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thanks for your sugestion. What is jb? The custom ROM i used is .img. Now flash ftf is ok? Or i have to find .img?
anewone said:
thanks for your sugestion. What is jb? The custom ROM i used is .img. Now flash ftf is ok? Or i have to find .img?
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jb is jellybean. Latest android os. Check here a modified version of jb --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288630
.img is not the custom rom but the kernel mate.
As about stock: download the ftf and open it with winrar. Extract kernel.sin and flash it via fastboot mode. After that flash via flashmode the ftf..
Stock
Jb(jelly bean) is a new branch of software newer than Ics(ice cream sandwich), in my opinion i recomend ultimate rom V4z but you have to read the instructions and last posts carefully.
In case you still dont want to install a new rom, heres the stock,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029529
anewone said:
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
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Follow the procedure mentioned in this thread to flash default ICS .54 through flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
After flashing .54, install Project XV-R JB ROM for Sola. I have been using it for the last few days and its pretty stable. Here the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311414
DaRk-L0rD said:
jb is jellybean. Latest android os. Check here a modified version of jb --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288630
.img is not the custom rom but the kernel mate.
As about stock: download the ftf and open it with winrar. Extract kernel.sin and flash it via fastboot mode. After that flash via flashmode the ftf..
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so how i can restore default kernel?
Just flash official ics .54 ftf through flashtool
hi guys......
I want to know how to install cwm recovery for Xperia Sola
bootloader was unlocked
stock ICS .54
rukshan57 said:
hi guys......
I want to know how to install cwm recovery for Xperia Sola
bootloader was unlocked
stock ICS .54
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From sola android development section you can find custom kernels with autoroot script and cmw integrated since your bootloader is unlocked.
Here are some links for kernels based on stock ics:
1)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316553&highlight=kernel
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204050&highlight=kernel
3)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217577&highlight=kernel
4)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201151&highlight=kernel
5)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036756&highlight=kernel
Choose the one that fits you more
im on ics 4.1.B.0.587 STOCK ROM ROOTED.
at first we should flash kernel(ex:mesa) or viper xperia rom using cwm. ie which should be flashed first.?
please xplain i dont want to brick my phone(live with walkman).
rebel10 said:
im on ics 4.1.B.0.587 STOCK ROM ROOTED.
at first we should flash kernel(ex:mesa) or viper xperia rom using cwm. ie which should be flashed first.?
please xplain i dont want to brick my phone(live with walkman).
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To flash custom Kernels , first you have to Unlock your bootloader....
If you don't know how to do , follow the steps in the below link ..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
After unlocking the bootloader , Flash your Custom kernel first and then install your ROM..
rebel10 said:
im on ics 4.1.B.0.587 STOCK ROM ROOTED.
at first we should flash kernel(ex:mesa) or viper xperia rom using cwm. ie which should be flashed first.?
please xplain i dont want to brick my phone(live with walkman).
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1.Unlock Bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43897224
2. Flash Kernel
3. Flash Rom