Hello,
I am new to android as well as xperia x10.I just brought it yesterday.I did some research on net and now i want to install a custom rom that i downloaded from xda.
My problem is after reading many threads i am confused what i have to do first in order to install custom rom...
My Phone:x10a
Current OS:1.5
Baseband:1.0.14
Kernal:2.6.29-rel
Link to ROM i want to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540716
Thanks
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ddeswal3 said:
Hello,
I am new to android as well as xperia x10.I just brought it yesterday.I did some research on net and now i want to install a custom rom that i downloaded from xda.
My problem is after reading many threads i am confused what i have to do first in order to install custom rom...
My Phone:x10a
Current OS:1.5
Baseband:1.0.14
Kernal:2.6.29-rel
Link to ROM i want to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540716
Thanks
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Hi and welcome to X10 XDA first of all There are few steps you got to get through for safer flashing.
1)Update to OFFICIAL 2.3.3Gingerbread using latest SEUS/PC Companion by Sony to get Baseband 2.1.71 and Stock SEMC Kernel
2)Get Flashtool [newest or Older version] to Root your X10
3)INstalling Xrecovery [Optional but got benefits if you installed it]
4)[MUST]Using S1Tool, Check your SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE whether Setool2 or SemC. If one of two certificate is there, safe to unlock Bootloader. If No simlock certificate found, might be risky/problematic in unlocking bootloader process.
5)Download Necessary FTF files(called Flashtool Firmware) and ROM.Zip Files from the link of your desired ROM [To get Custom Kernel and CWM recovery flashing]
6)Unlocking Bootloader using Flashtools/Unlocking tools by senior 9luka5 [IF SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE FOUND] and Flash custom kernels, get to CWM recovery and flash ROM.zip..then reboot. First boot is longer abit, and if successful, will lead you to setup guide / homescreen.
Extra: If you wanna understand how things work or be done, you can visit my signature link for more reading materials. Although methods are older version abit, but trusted and Safer. Hope Helps. Cheers and Goodluck
Whitefang
PS: If this reply convinces or helps somehow, please kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation. Very Much Appreciated
ddeswal3 said:
Hello,
I am new to android as well as xperia x10.I just brought it yesterday.I did some research on net and now i want to install a custom rom that i downloaded from xda.
My problem is after reading many threads i am confused what i have to do first in order to install custom rom...
My Phone:x10a
Current OS:1.5
Baseband:1.0.14
Kernal:2.6.29-rel
Link to ROM i want to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540716
Thanks
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After updating and installing xrecovery. You may try stock base rom like Fera NG, DonutHD etc. These are very cool.
Sent from my Xperia X10 using xda app-developers app
Every tutorial that needed...
Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28091576#post28091576
be prepared before start...
follow these steps
ddeswal3 said:
Hello,
I am new to android as well as xperia x10.I just brought it yesterday.I did some research on net and now i want to install a custom rom that i downloaded from xda.
My problem is after reading many threads i am confused what i have to do first in order to install custom rom...
My Phone:x10a
Current OS:1.5
Baseband:1.0.14
Kernal:2.6.29-rel
Link to ROM i want to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540716
Thanks
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dude, u got high expectation lol. u just bought the phone and u want to install the latest rom. possible.
ASK SOMEONE EXPERIENCED TO HELP YOU WITH THIS PROCESS. YOU CANT DO IT ALONE IF YOU JUST BOUGHT THE PHONE:
1) flash 2.1 stock rom
2) use z4root app to root ur phone
3) install busybox
4) unlock bootlaoder
5) install xRecovery
6) boot into xPrecovery
7) wipe date, cache, dalvik
8) fix permissions
9) install custom zip
10) choose the downlaoded zip file
11) flash the kernel and baseband files needed for ur rom (most likely two separate .ftf files: one for kernel one for baseband) using flashtool
Related
Hi guys im a total noob when it comes to custom roms I downloaded one from slade minicm6 final for my mini pro I got xrecovery working with my phone rooted all I need is for sum1 to give me step by step simplistic advice to how install the custom rom so pleeaase help! Thank u
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13353505#post13353505
DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A BACKUP via xRecovery!!!
Make sure you have the correct baseband number and kernel version (I mean, meet all the requariments the ROM asks) with the ROM you want to install.
If you have any other problems, pm me and I'll guide you exactly form the point you stuck.
mibuwolf said:
Hi guys im a total noob when it comes to custom roms I downloaded one from slade minicm6 final for my mini pro I got xrecovery working with my phone rooted all I need is for sum1 to give me step by step simplistic advice to how install the custom rom so pleeaase help! Thank u
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
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well before installing custom ROM all you have to do is
1. reboot to xrecovery
2. in the advanced options, wipe dalvik-cache and battery stats
3. press back button
4. wipe cache
5. install custom zip > install custom zip from sdcard
6. look for slades minicm6 file and apply.
make sure you have the correct baseband, kernel version so you'll not be having problems
Rooting and XRecovery (Video)
Don't know if you already made it.. but here you can find some more help.. this was the way I learn how to do it..
http://xperiaminicyanogen.wordpress.com/installation-guides/
Hope this is helpfull for you as it was for me..
Remember to thanks the blog creator.
Hi,
I'm also a noob here. What is the baseband and kernel does not meet the requirement of the rom i gonna flash, where can i get the updated baseband and kernel? Try to find around the forums but can't find any answers. Please help.
Thanks.
bigwig said:
Hi,
I'm also a noob here. What is the baseband and kernel does not meet the requirement of the rom i gonna flash, where can i get the updated baseband and kernel? Try to find around the forums but can't find any answers. Please help.
Thanks.
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plug ur phone to PC and using either SE PC companion or SEUS and follow how to update ur phone from there
u can get the software at SE website
[How-To] Running FXP, FXP Miui & Miui Prime on Locked BL (xRecovery / Free Kernel)
Following my FXP Port, I'm expanding the idea so that more people can enjoy these excellent roms on locked bootloader as well.
I have tested the method to work fine on FXP046, Oodie Miui Prime 004 and FXP Miui 1.4. It should work on subsequent builds unless there are major changes by the rom developer. It may work on other roms that are FXP based (but I have not tested)
Credits:
1. Z & J, Doomlord & azuzu - for too many things to mention
2. FXP, Oodie, Crowds - for the excellent roms
3. Tkymgr aka Goro - for the kernel I use as base.
4. Me - for putting these together
Instructions:
1. Do a backup before you proceed.
2. Download LockedBL.zip and copy it to SD Card: http://www.multiupload.com/1FI3RBPCOF
You need to install my modded kernel that comes with CWM5 first
- do steps 3 & 4 if your current rom is running on stock kernel or standard custom kernels
- skip steps 3 & 4 if you are currently running my Miui or FXP Port
3. Download CWM5.zip here: http://www.multiupload.com/9C0LAWAVJW
4. Flash it with xRecovery
5. Reboot and press [Back] key when "Xperia" logo appears, you should get into CWM5
6. Install the rom (FXP, FXP Miui or Miui Prime)
7. Install LockedBL.zip
8. Reboot and enjoy the rom
The rom will run on my modded Free Kernel 4.05.4 and support dual recoveries.
- To get into xRecovery, press [Back] key when SE logo appears
- To get into CWM5, press [Back] key when "Xperia" logo appears
thanks man,
now,we can play more
X10.cobra¿o.MIUI
Many thanks Cobrato I'll link this thread in my rom gladly
Excellent work ! ( as usual )
awesome work!
edit: just a question. if let's say I wanna flash extended settings after applying your locked bootloader zip over the Rom I wanna use , do I use x rec or cwm?
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Thanks a lot ...
jingjonas said:
awesome work!
edit: just a question. if let's say I wanna flash extended settings after applying your locked bootloader zip over the Rom I wanna use , do I use x rec or cwm?
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Depend on which one you use. Original one use cwm5. I'll usually convert it to xRec version.
cobrato said:
Depend on which one you use. Original one use cwm5. I'll usually convert it to xRec version.
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Dude your amazing
First baseband stuff and now this ?
Let me know of your new project and I will try to help you
By the way love the "COBRA" In the DP
Thank you cobrato,
I tried the method u sent me by pm and failed horribly.
Now can i try all as i wanted.
Many thanks
Kieron
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Do i need the cwm 5 file if i am already running your latest miui
Kieron
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
cobrato said:
- do steps 3 & 4 if your current rom is running on stock kernel or standard custom kernels
- skip steps 3 & 4 if you are currently running my Miui or FXP Port
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I'd guess not.
spaarc said:
Dude your amazing
First baseband stuff and now this ?
Let me know of your new project and I will try to help you
By the way love the "COBRA" In the DP
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Thanks spaarc, will pm you if I need any help
The logo is courtesy of iridaki - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19364212&postcount=663
Thanks Cobrato, it's working like a charm for installing MIUI Prime 4.1!
Hi guys, i have some noob questions:
1: So guys, if i wanna test ICS alpha rom by Z i just need to flash it in CWM5 ?? Or i have to use flashtool to create a bundle ans stuf?? i'm on Locked bootloader
2: If so, i backed up my current rom in xrecovery. Can i use CWM5 to restore a xrecovery backup??
Tks
Has anyone ported FXP 047 using Cobrato's instructions?
hi, well i liked a lot your thread here and i have some questions am a newbie with a locked boot loader and never flashed a custom rom before.
well first i wanna ask if i flashed a rom in your method will my boot loader gets unlocked? and i loose the ericsson's warranty?
second i tried to flash ur steps but i failed could you help me and instruct me step by step in details how to flash these steps, esp. where i can find your modded kernel that comes with CWM5 and what do you mean by it.
thanks for your kind help.
waiting your feedback
darkylight said:
hi, well i liked a lot your thread here and i have some questions am a newbie with a locked boot loader and never flashed a custom rom before.
well first i wanna ask if i flashed a rom in your method will my boot loader gets unlocked? and i loose the ericsson's warranty?
second i tried to flash ur steps but i failed could you help me and instruct me step by step in details how to flash these steps, esp. where i can find your modded kernel that comes with CWM5 and what do you mean by it.
thanks for your kind help.
waiting your feedback
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1. Phone won't get bootloader unlocked when you do this .
2. Kernel is included in CWM5.zip , just flash it via xrec .
& Finally - The steps are clear enough , so no need to guide you again .Read the OP well
first thanks for your reply.
well i read the steps and they are clear, but am facing problem:
what i did:
i installed CWM5 via xrecovery
rebooted to CWM5 mode
installed the MIUI Rom, (error message, installation not completed)
can you know y?
thanks
Oodie said:
1. Phone won't get bootloader unlocked when you do this .
2. Kernel is included in CWM5.zip , just flash it via xrec .
& Finally - The steps are clear enough , so no need to guide you again .Read the OP well
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darkylight said:
first thanks for your reply.
well i read the steps and they are clear, but am facing problem:
what i did:
i installed CWM5 via xrecovery
rebooted to CWM5 mode
installed the MIUI Rom, (error message, installation not completed)
can you know y?
thanks
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well . I think you missed the most important part .
7. Install LockedBL.zip
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Have you done this ??
Edit : you have to press [Back] key when "Xperia" logo appears , to goto cwm rec .
Keep in mind that these roms need cwm to install .
Hello,
i root my phone and install xrecovery cwm5 with flashtool 0.5.3.
i reboot in recovery and wipe all, finally install pRime 4.2.
And reboot, but my phone stay on Sony Ericcson screen a lot of time (about 10 min).
i put out the battery and put in, my phone don't boot.
How can i return in recovery mode?
Please help me.
Thanks.
syd-3 said:
Hello,
i root my phone and install xrecovery cwm5 with flashtool 0.5.3.
i reboot in recovery and wipe all, finally install pRime 4.2.
And reboot, but my phone stay on Sony Ericcson screen a lot of time (about 10 min).
i put out the battery and put in, my phone don't boot.
How can i return in recovery mode?
Please help me.
Thanks.
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Did you install LockedBL.zip (via CWM5) immediately after installing prime4.2?
hi all,
i am very big trouble.....
i had stock rom installed on my x10i.....after reading a lot about ThGo2 v17.0 rom i decided to install it (not the first rom i installed).....
after following all the steps i.e
1. flashing the th_kernel provided
2. booting to xrecovery and installing the custom rom provided and addons....
the phone did start but was very laggy so i decided to shift to stock kernel and flashed it using flashtool but the flashtool got stuck at 2% and said aborting flash...
so i disconnected the phone and now i am not able to flash any firmware or kernel
plz help as soons as possible
update...
just found out that thGo2 rom made my device xperia arc aka i was in the about phone setting in my rom and found that the phone is not listed as x10i as it should be... it is listed as s0-01c aka xperia arc
rohit25 said:
hi all,
i am very big trouble.....
i had stock rom installed on my x10i.....after reading a lot about ThGo2 v17.0 rom i decided to install it (not the first rom i installed).....
after following all the steps i.e
1. flashing the th_kernel provided
2. booting to xrecovery and installing the custom rom provided and addons....
the phone did start but was very laggy so i decided to shift to stock kernel and flashed it using flashtool but the flashtool got stuck at 2% and said aborting flash...
so i disconnected the phone and now i am not able to flash any firmware or kernel
plz help as soons as possible
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Cant you enter into flashmode????
Question
Need More details:
1)Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?
2)Which stock kernel you flashed? Downloaded from?
3)[If Locked Bootloader] Can you enter xrecovery? If can, make full wipe, clear cache partition, install new ROM via "install custom zip from SDcard.
4)[If Unlocked Bootloader] Try flash some custom Kernel for Unlocked bootloader like DooMKernel, see whether it reach recovery mode or not.
Sincerely,
whitefang
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation
YES
THeLogiC said:
Cant you enter into flashmode????
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yes i can enter the flashmode but as i connect the phone via the usb cable the flashtool displays
flashing started
flashing ending
ERROR
not a noob
whitefang3456 said:
Need More details:
1)Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?
2)Which stock kernel you flashed? Downloaded from?
3)[If Locked Bootloader] Can you enter xrecovery? If can, make full wipe, clear cache partition, install new ROM via "install custom zip from SDcard.
4)[If Unlocked Bootloader] Try flash some custom Kernel for Unlocked bootloader like DooMKernel, see whether it reach recovery mode or not.
Sincerely,
whitefang
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation
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the bootloader is unlocked
the kernel flashed was X10_2.3.3_Th_kernel-n1.1-BootManager-v2.0
the rom installed was ThGo2 v17
no i am not able to flash to any other kernel.... but i am able to enter flashmode
it says error in flashtool
THE ROM MADE MY PHONE PHONE SO-01C AS THE MODEL NUMBER IN SETTINGS ABOUT PHONE....
so i am getting forece close when try repairing my phone using seus
Download 2.3.3 stock firmware and flash it through flashtool
Sent from my X10i
didnt work
THeLogiC said:
Download 2.3.3 stock firmware and flash it through flashtool
Sent from my X10i
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i already did that have a repository of all the roms and kernel on my hdd.....didnt work though
so went to the blog and updated my kernel from thjap.org... turns out every1 was compalining of the rom being laggy and the kernel used was older version so updated it and then came back to FXP125.....
the BEST rom out there :victory:
anyway a BIG THANKS 2 ALL
rohit25 said:
i already did that have a repository of all the roms and kernel on my hdd.....didnt work though
so went to the blog and updated my kernel from thjap.org... turns out every1 was compalining of the rom being laggy and the kernel used was older version so updated it and then came back to FXP125.....
the BEST rom out there :victory:
anyway a BIG THANKS 2 ALL
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yes cm7.2 is great
Hey guys,I own optimus one and I m used to rooting and stuff but my brother owns xperia mini pro so I need to install cyanogenmod (9 or10) whichever is stable.I had gone through various guides and stickies yet I want to be dead sure that I don't mess up my brothers handset. Its kinda new coz bootloader needs to be unlocked and also kernel image needed to be flashed separately unlike in optimus one.
Now I want help of you guys in the following manner like:-
1. My brothers mini pro is on ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and the rooting tutorial provided here for the said firmware
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 is not clear to me coz it says that first I need to install some kernel [only mini mentioned here] then next I need to flash another kernel according to firmware. Can someone explain what is being done in this and why rooting is so complicated in this.
2. Certain ROM's say that you need to flash kernel first using flashtool
My query is that all ROM's that I flashed till now on optimus one included kernel and I only needed to flash ROM zip through cwm.. So do I need to flash kernel everytime I flash ROM!! and isn't there flashable zip for kernel too!!
3. FXP ROM's do not contain things like what's working and what's not, it only has issue tracker so it become difficult for new comer to know the bugs in ROM. Can anyone tell me the least bugs cm9 & cm10 ROM and what are the bugs present.
4. Lastly, should I proceed like this!!
i. Root device (though method isn't clear to me)
ii. unlock bootloader
iii. install cwm (I guess I can do this using flashtool)
iv. backup current ROM along with kernel (for future use,I know its optional)
v. flash kernel using flashtool
vi. flash ROM through cwm.
I m a quick learner and I just need some guidance on this new device (double checking coz its my bro's device) . Looking forward for support. Thanks
fundoozzz said:
Hey guys,I own optimus one and I m used to rooting and stuff but my brother owns xperia mini pro so I need to install cyanogenmod (9 or10) whichever is stable.I had gone through various guides and stickies yet I want to be dead sure that I don't mess up my brothers handset. Its kinda new coz bootloader needs to be unlocked and also kernel image needed to be flashed separately unlike in optimus one.
Now I want help of you guys in the following manner like:-
1. My brothers mini pro is on ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and the rooting tutorial provided here for the said firmware
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 is not clear to me coz it says that first I need to install some kernel [only mini mentioned here] then next I need to flash another kernel according to firmware. Can someone explain what is being done in this and why rooting is so complicated in this.
2. Certain ROM's say that you need to flash kernel first using flashtool
My query is that all ROM's that I flashed till now on optimus one included kernel and I only needed to flash ROM zip through cwm.. So do I need to flash kernel everytime I flash ROM!! and isn't there flashable zip for kernel too!!
3. FXP ROM's do not contain things like what's working and what's not, it only has issue tracker so it become difficult for new comer to know the bugs in ROM. Can anyone tell me the least bugs cm9 & cm10 ROM and what are the bugs present.
4. Lastly, should I proceed like this!!
i. Root device (though method isn't clear to me)
ii. unlock bootloader
iii. install cwm (I guess I can do this using flashtool)
iv. backup current ROM along with kernel (for future use,I know its optional)
v. flash kernel using flashtool
vi. flash ROM through cwm.
I m a quick learner and I just need some guidance on this new device (double checking coz its my bro's device) . Looking forward for support. Thanks
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You needn't root first if you want to unlock bl, just unlock bl and flash a custom kernel (in most custom kernels cwm is included).
Backup your rom and install the rom...
hmmm....
1. Unlock Bootloader........
2. Flash Custom Kernel (all custom kernel is per-rooted and have CWM).......
3. Boot into CWM and Flash CM9 or CM10 (factory format/wipe dalvik/cache).....
4. Boot into Fastboot And Flash FXP kernel for CM9 or CM10.....
xperia phones aren't like sammy, lg or htc where recovery is a separate partition from kernel. in fact, by default xperia phones doesn't even have "stock recovery" like on other phone. by that we integrate cwm in kernel ramdisk.
and to answer the question:
1- flash custom kernel mean't for your phone only, never ever flash kernel intended for other phone. and its done via fastboot and should be flashed before flashing rom.
2- like i said u can't compare xperia phone with other phone like sammy etc, its different. kernel must be flash via fastboot.
3- for cm10, bugs that i notice is slow accelerator, but fixable with some text editing, and non working front camera for lww and minipro.
4- should be like this, according to order:
- unlock bootloader.
- flash kernel via fastboot.
- boot into cwm.
- backup rom if u want.
- wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. don't wipe system partition or u will get error when flashing rom later.
- flash rom, and gapps if its cm/aokp/pa rom.
- profit :good:
thank you guys.... this made me clear...
one last thing :- which kernel should I flash on stock 4.1.B.0.587 which is pre rooted and have cwm after unlocking bootloader.I mean the one compatible with above firmware and also do I need to do anything with baseband or will it be compatible. After this m ready to enter the custom xperia world
Remember to backup your stock rom before unlocking the bootloader as everything will be wiped clear.
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
Remember to backup your stock rom before unlocking the bootloader as everything will be wiped clear.
Sent from a mango
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wont I be able to backup after flashing custom kernel and unlocking bootloader..I guess I can.. correct me if I m wrong
fundoozzz said:
how will cwm be installed without unlocking??
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No, i just meant that backup up your contacts, messages, apps (can be done through astro file manager) etc, before unlocking your bootloader because unlocking will wipe your data.
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
No, i just meant that backup up your contacts, messages, apps (can be done through astro file manager) etc, before unlocking your bootloader because unlocking will wipe your data.
Sent from a mango
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yup that I know... thanks anyways
fundoozzz said:
thank you guys.... this made me clear...
one last thing :- which kernel should I flash on stock 4.1.B.0.587 which is pre rooted and have cwm after unlocking bootloader.I mean the one compatible with above firmware and also do I need to do anything with baseband or will it be compatible. After this m ready to enter the custom xperia world
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U can try rage/kernel panic/mesa/krsh kernel after unlocking bootloader. Anyone u like. proceed here & u will find one stop solution (all the links) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Which one did you install?? if it is cm, the kernel is included in the zip file...
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
Hi guys I am sorry I've been reading a gazillion articles today and I simply got very confused with all this things. All I want to do is install CWM and then install CM10 or 10.1 on my ST15i. Bootloader is already unlocked with official Sony guide and Bootloader code I didn't know if it had to be done before root but I did it anyway. I tried many MANY options including Flashtool, RecoverX and some other things. I do have everything setup but I think I am having problem with my baseband. It's 4.0.2.A.0.84 and I don't see 84 anywhere. Can you please just at list point me on where I can find 84 root instructions or may be downgrade to other baseband cause I do see some older baseband rooting instructions in here.
Thank you very much. I really can use some help.
russiandivxclub said:
Hi guys I am sorry I've been reading a gazillion articles today and I simply got very confused with all this things. All I want to do is install CWM and then install CM10 or 10.1 on my ST15i. Bootloader is already unlocked with official Sony guide and Bootloader code I didn't know if it had to be done before root but I did it anyway. I tried many MANY options including Flashtool, RecoverX and some other things. I do have everything setup but I think I am having problem with my baseband. It's 4.0.2.A.0.84 and I don't see 84 anywhere. Can you please just at list point me on where I can find 84 root instructions or may be downgrade to other baseband cause I do see some older baseband rooting instructions in here.
Thank you very much. I really can use some help.
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this is not q and a
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837863
though u don't need anything else if u have an unlocked bootloader,
download the rom, and gapps
extract to pc and copy to sd
flash boot.img in fastboot
boot into cwm(u'll have after you flash kernel)
flash zip from sd card, romm and gapps.
Okay this is what I call "From last dying breath" I found this life saving post. I was be able to downgrade to 42 using flashtool 0.9.10.1, then root device with same tool, then use RecoverX to install CWM and ...well then I did backup of my current system and that's it.
Thank you guys for bringing all this knowlege I guess if you search long and hard enough you'll do it cause it's out there. In my case it was just that I didn't see that baseband and android version have nothing to do with each other ...like 4.x.x should be ICS right ? ,,,,no it still showing Android 2.3.x
Anyhow thanks a lot !
mnishamk said:
this is not q and a
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837863
though u don't need anything else if u have an unlocked bootloader,
download the rom, and gapps
extract to pc and copy to sd
flash boot.img in fastboot
boot into cwm(u'll have after you flash kernel)
flash zip from sd card, romm and gapps.
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Sorry, my bad it's just late totally fried in here.
Just flash any pre rooted kernel with cwm and then no need to root it again. Anyways if u want to root.84, then follow the same method that is for .62 and u might be successful. Please let me know if u cud do it
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Best Regards,
AJ
the .84 baseband is GB based ...you will need .587 ICS baseband(Baseband 77) for CM 9.1,10,10.1
Upgrade to ICS .587 (there are bunch of ftf here and there )
then follow this instructions
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_smultron
Get the release wither from CM or from FXP ..Both are same usually ...FXP is weekly ...
Root is not needed to flash ROMs with unlock Bootloader ..The fastboot kernel has recovery and is prerooted usually
The problem is .431 and .587 are on ICS bootloaders (Baseband 77)\
and 0.62 and 0.84 is on GB bootloader ..(Baseband 84)
.84 may be newer firmware but it is still GB ..
Upgrade to ICS for CM