Hello, I own an Xperia Mini ST15i, and I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone. Now I would like to flash a custom kernel and a custom ROM. I have read really a lot on this forum, but "the more I read the more I am confused". I have never done this before (aside from rooting my Nook Simple Touch with Touchnooter). Thats why I need your confirmation about the steps I am going to do next on my phone, because I don't want to mess things up.
This is my current phone configuration:
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build number: 4.1.B.0.431
I would like to flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032
and this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705255
I downloaded all the files,including the new wifi modules, and copied them into the SD card of the phone. At this point I am asking for help, how to proceed, step by step.
On my computer, I have installed the Android SDK and Flashtool 0.9, on the phone I installed the ROM manager from Clockworkmod, premium version.
Thank you for your help.
hmmm...since you have download all files i suggest you flash the kernel first using flashtool....it got per-rooted and CWM along with it...this can help you alot....
after flashing kernel you can boot into CWM, make backup before you start flashing ROM that you have download....
Flash Kernel
Go To CWR
Do Wipe for all Data/Cache/System (From Mount Partitions Entry)
Do Wipe for Dalvik Cache (from Advanced Entry)
Flash the Rom
Flash Fixes and AddOns if Your Device requires any
Then Flash the WiFi Modules
Un.Knowen said:
Flash Kernel
Go To CWR
Do Wipe for all Data/Cache/System (From Mount Partitions Entry)
Do Wipe for Dalvik Cache (from Advanced Entry)
Flash the Rom
Flash Fixes and AddOns if Your Device requires any
Then Flash the WiFi Modules
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Thank you, will try tomorow
Edit: the file containing the new kernel has got a .img sufix, instead of .zip. Is CWM able to flash .img files? And if so, what is better, flashing it in CWM recovery in the phone, or through Flashtool 0.9?
Martin2603 said:
Thank you, will try tomorow
Edit: the file containing the new kernel has got a .img sufix, instead of .zip. Is CWM able to flash .img files? And if so, what is better, flashing it in CWM recovery in the phone, or through Flashtool 0.9?
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yhu flash Kernel [.img] via Flashtool & flash ROM [.zip] via CWM...........Enjoy!!!
Due to an unexpected holiday I postponed the flashing to this weekend. One more question: How do I access the CWM recovery in ST15i? I tried holding volume down button while booting, I tried pressing it constantly, tried to press it while the SONY logo glowed more, but nothing happened. (the kernel is not flashed yet)
Martin2603 said:
Due to an unexpected holiday I postponed the flashing to this weekend. One more question: How do I access the CWM recovery in ST15i? I tried holding volume down button while booting, I tried pressing it constantly, tried to press it while the SONY logo glowed more, but nothing happened. (the kernel is not flashed yet)
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if you haven't flash the kernel then you cannot boot into CWM yet (unless you have install CWM using other method).....if you already flash the kernel then when your boot the phone, look at the Sony logo and the LED....once the LED is blink (blue colour) then press the volume down to enter CWM....
And if the kernel doesn't use led while seting up try to see with the back key light I think
Cause I know some kernel who doesn't have it
Thank you all for your advice. Kernel and ROM flashed, everything works like a charm.
Martin2603 said:
Hello, I own an Xperia Mini ST15i, and I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone. Now I would like to flash a custom kernel and a custom ROM. I have read really a lot on this forum, but "the more I read the more I am confused". I have never done this before (aside from rooting my Nook Simple Touch with Touchnooter). Thats why I need your confirmation about the steps I am going to do next on my phone, because I don't want to mess things up.
This is my current phone configuration:
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build number: 4.1.B.0.431
I would like to flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032
and this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705255
I downloaded all the files,including the new wifi modules, and copied them into the SD card of the phone. At this point I am asking for help, how to proceed, step by step.
On my computer, I have installed the Android SDK and Flashtool 0.9, on the phone I installed the ROM manager from Clockworkmod, premium version.
Thank you for your help.
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see here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799786
Related
Im trying up my mini to GingerDX (follow stelios97's guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200675)
My FW is 2.1.1.A.0.6 already
My Baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
I did root, xRecovery and unlock BL my mini successully.
Now I only have to flash nAa 08 Kernel to be able to install GingerDX, I use flashtool 0.5.3 to flash E10_nAa-08_2.6.29.6-nAa-08.ftf to my phone in order:
- copy file E10_nAa-08_2.6.29.6-nAa-08.ftf to Flashtool\firmwares
- run flashtool
- run flash -> flashmode and choose E10 nAn-08 -> OK
- turned off phone, hold back and plug in
- flashing
- done
- brick
I tried 3 time and always be brick, I have to plug out the battery cab to turn off then flash firmware 2.1.1.A.0.6 again.
So what did I miss? Is there any other way to flash my kernel to nAa-08?
What do you mean by "brick" ?
Are you able to enter the CWM menu ? (click Back when boot logo appears)
My problem:
After flash that kernel, my phone reboot, I see one nAa kernel logo (some triangle and circlea with black and red color) then my display be dark and nothing happen, no boot, no led when plug cab, just like a brick. I have to plug out battery cab to turn off my phone. If I turn it on, everything will happen like that. Only one way that plug out battery cab to turn off then flash stock FW 2.1.1.A.0.6
I tried flash nAa 10 kernel but still be brick like that
My opinion is that this kernel is not for stock ROM.
After having flashed this kernel you have to flash a CM7 ROM (GingerDX or MiniCM7).
To do so, you have to have copied the zip file of the ROM on your SDCard, then flash the kerner using flashtool, then enter to CWM by pressing the back button (press several times) as soon as you see the nAa kernel logo, then wipe all and select your zip to upgrade.
I didnt install CWM, can use xRecovery instead of CWM to install GingerDX.zip in SD card?
yuduy said:
I didnt install CWM, can use xRecovery instead of CWM to install GingerDX.zip in SD card?
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If you flash nAa kernel it will install CWM. Use this to flash the ROM.
scook94 said:
If you flash nAa kernel it will install CWM. Use this to flash the ROM.
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But my phone have xRecovery already, if flash nAa kernel, can be clash between CWM (from nAa kernel) and xRecovery when I press back when booting?
SoftwareFailure said:
My opinion is that this kernel is not for stock ROM.
After having flashed this kernel you have to flash a CM7 ROM (GingerDX or MiniCM7).
To do so, you have to have copied the zip file of the ROM on your SDCard, then flash the kerner using flashtool, then enter to CWM by pressing the back button (press several times) as soon as you see the nAa kernel logo, then wipe all and select your zip to upgrade.
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I followed your guide and it was successful, now my phone is Ginger
Thx alot
I have a week trying to install a new ROM to my phone (xperia mini pro). I follow the instructions, install the recommended kernel for each Rom. When i finish installing the ROM i reboot the phone put the kernel logo and don't do anything else (the last time i let it in the kernel logo for 10 hours and it didn't work).
I fix it using Wotan server. But what i really care about is that i want to prove new Rom, so if someone can help me i will be really thankful.
PS: Sorry if you think my english is bad, is because my main language is not english
rivezu said:
I have a week trying to install a new ROM to my phone (xperia mini pro). I follow the instructions, install the recommended kernel for each Rom. When i finish installing the ROM i reboot the phone put the kernel logo and don't do anything else (the last time i let it in the kernel logo for 10 hours and it didn't work).
I fix it using Wotan server. But what i really care about is that i want to prove new Rom, so if someone can help me i will be really thankful.
PS: Sorry if you think my english is bad, is because my main language is not english
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Did u unlock your bootloader ??
faru123 said:
Did u unlock your bootloader ??
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Yes it was with cwm, unlocked bootloader and rooted.
flash the proper kernel for you device and always format/factory reset before installing ROM
singh_dd93 said:
flash the proper kernel for you device and always format/factory reset before installing ROM
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I install the kernel recommended for each ROM every time i try to install a ROM. And i do all the wipes available in CWM.
What phone and what ROM are you trying to install?
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Phone: Xperia mini pro (sk17)
ROMS: -Nerodroid
-Hybrom
With both ROMS happend the same
i have some problem use nero rom to..
Flash stock ftf using Flashtool and then flash Xkernel to use nerodroid rom
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Hello,
I'm having the same problem, I don't get it at all. I bought my Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) yesterday and so far I have been only able to flash stock rom and MiniCMSandwich AOSP Android 4.0.4 RC3, both of which work fine.
With all other roms I get stuck on the logo (depending on kernel - Sony, Sony Ericsson or Free Xperia logo). I do full wipe, dalvik cache etc. but nothing helps.
So far I tried: FXP 117 7.2.0, FXP 117 9.0.0 and XROM™ ICS RC7.
I tried different basebands, flashing in different order etc., no matter what I get stuck on the logo.
Could someone post a detailed step-by-step instruction how to flash either FXP or the XROM on the Mini Pro? Which baseband should I use (and how do I know it's the baseband's fault when the rom doesn't work), what about Wi-Fi etc.
I flashed Galaxy S+ (I9001) before and didn't have any of these issues.
aidennwitz said:
Hello,
I'm having the same problem, I don't get it at all. I bought my Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) yesterday and so far I have been only able to flash stock rom and MiniCMSandwich AOSP Android 4.0.4 RC3, both of which work fine.
With all other roms I get stuck on the logo (depending on kernel - Sony, Sony Ericsson or Free Xperia logo). I do full wipe, dalvik cache etc. but nothing helps.
So far I tried: FXP 117 7.2.0, FXP 117 9.0.0 and XROM™ ICS RC7.
I tried different basebands, flashing in different order etc., no matter what I get stuck on the logo.
Could someone post a detailed step-by-step instruction how to flash either FXP or the XROM on the Mini Pro? Which baseband should I use (and how do I know it's the baseband's fault when the rom doesn't work), what about Wi-Fi etc.
I flashed Galaxy S+ (I9001) before and didn't have any of these issues.
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use baseband 64, with baseband 70 people are complaining about battery drain problems
guide for installing cm7 is on original thread
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16822393&postcount=3
I do exactly as it says. I had to flash stock rom before that, because update zip wouldn't work if I started from AOSP (or if I wanted to apply it after flashing FXP)
BTW, do I really have to flash stock ftf (kernel+baseband), which overwrites my CWM each time I want to flash FXP? I hate losing CWM.
Anyway, I did this:
1. I put the update.zip on the sdcard
2. I flashed the boot.img I unpacked from the update.zip using fastboot (went fine)
3. I applied update.zip using CWM
4. I did factory reset from CWM and wiped dalvik cache
After reboot - it hangs on the Free Xperia logo. I also tried flashing Rage kernel 2.8 with the same result. Oh, and does it matter if I flash kernel before or after the rom?
aidennwitz said:
I do exactly as it says. I had to flash stock rom before that, because update zip wouldn't work if I started from AOSP (or if I wanted to apply it after flashing FXP)
BTW, do I really have to flash stock ftf (kernel+baseband), which overwrites my CWM each time I want to flash FXP? I hate losing CWM.
Anyway, I did this:
1. I put the update.zip on the sdcard
2. I flashed the boot.img I unpacked from the update.zip using fastboot (went fine)
3. I applied update.zip using CWM
4. I did factory reset from CWM and wiped dalvik cache
After reboot - it hangs on the Free Xperia logo. I also tried flashing Rage kernel 2.8 with the same result. Oh, and does it matter if I flash kernel before or after the rom?
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rage kernel is not compatible with cm7,
mostly kernel is flashed before the rom, but either way should work i guess..
try formatting system in cwm> mounts and storage
gandhar said:
try formatting system in cwm> mounts and storage
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Before or after flashing the rom?
aidennwitz said:
Before or after flashing the rom?
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before
.
edit:flash kernel before
This time I started from Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf (Baseband 56) flashed using Flashtool
1. Root (DooMLorD zergRush v4)
2. CWM (SE Extreme Tweak Installer 1.8)
3. Flashed XperiaMiniPro_4.0.2.A.0.62_SK17.ftf (baseband 64) using Flashtool
4. Extracted boot.img from FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
5. Flashed boot.img with fastboot
6. Formatted /system in CWM
7. Tried to install FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip in CWM
Failed with Status 7 error (assert failed, something about matching strings containing SK17i and mango).
aidennwitz said:
This time I started from Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf (Baseband 56) flashed using Flashtool
1. Root (DooMLorD zergRush v4)
2. CWM (SE Extreme Tweak Installer 1.8)
3. Flashed XperiaMiniPro_4.0.2.A.0.62_SK17.ftf (baseband 64) using Flashtool
4. Extracted boot.img from FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
5. Flashed boot.img with fastboot
6. Formatted /system in CWM
7. Tried to install FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip in CWM
Failed with Status 7 error (assert failed, something about matching strings containing SK17i and mango).
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often the kernel is broken on CM threads, TRY the kernel from this thred..
don't go over all that, just install this kernel, then install update zip from cm7..
no need to flash original ftf
gandhar said:
often the kernel is broken on CM threads, TRY the kernel from this thred..
don't go over all that, just install this kernel, then install update zip from cm7..
no need to flash original ftf
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Which kernel?
PS. Thanks for helping me.
aidennwitz said:
This time I started from Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf (Baseband 56) flashed using Flashtool
1. Root (DooMLorD zergRush v4)
2. CWM (SE Extreme Tweak Installer 1.8)
3. Flashed XperiaMiniPro_4.0.2.A.0.62_SK17.ftf (baseband 64) using Flashtool
4. Extracted boot.img from FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
5. Flashed boot.img with fastboot
6. Formatted /system in CWM
7. Tried to install FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip in CWM
Failed with Status 7 error (assert failed, something about matching strings containing SK17i and mango).
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That's because for some stupid reason you formatted the system partition, which must not be done on some ROM installations.
The CM7 installation requires info from the system folder, but since you formatted it, you don't have the info on your phone and installation cannot be installed.
Reinstall stock firmware, follow the same procedure, but do NOT format system, but do make factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Well, I was asked to try formatting /system.
Ok, again then. BTW, is there a pre-rooted .62 stock rom somewhere? I only see .69, which isn't good AFAIK.
Hello there!
This question might have appeared alot but I'll try to be as short and accurate as possible on the following:
About two weeks ago, I decided to root my Sony Live With Walkman (4.0.4 Ice cream sandwich) and now I'm thinking of installing Cyanogenmod 9 stable release. But I'll leave this mod for the last part and let us focus on the rooting process I've done.
I've used the following tutorial: talk.sonymobileDOTcom/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
At first, I was unsuccesful but in the second try I had managed to root my device (Unlocked bootloader).
Being a bit tired over the official Sony ICS, I thought of putting Cyanogen to my device. This is where the things get confusing for me:
I've spotted multiple tutorials and each one is different and unclear to me. These two are the ones I'm thinking of as the most reliable sources:
- wiki.cyanogenmodDOTorg/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Live_with_Walkman:_Full_Update_Guide
- technologic101.wordpressDOTcom/2012/03/12/tutorial-how-to-install-cyanogenmod-9-0-ics-on-your-se-xperia-2011-device/
So, I have Cyanogen9 coconut, drivers, fastboot, google apps and proper FTF file downloaded.
But what now? Which tutorial is better and accurate for my state of device? Am I risking a brick by doing this? What are the current downsides of Cyanogenmod9 for this device?
Please, write your opinions, explain or link me to the proper guides for my case. I am grateful for any kind of information you give me!
Thanks!
First and foremost have you unlocked your bootloader?
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
First and foremost have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Yup, I did.
Flash the cm kernel. Flash cm rom in recovery. Done.
Cm comes pre rooted.
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xhanafix said:
Flash the cm kernel. Flash cm rom in recovery. Done.
Cm comes pre rooted.
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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Is kernel the TFT file or the Cyanogenmod zip file (about 125MB)? And how do I flash this with Flashtool?
Boot.img inside the zip is the kernel. Extract and flash that file using fastboot. After flashing the kernel, start your phone and enter recovery. From recovery flash the zip files
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
Okay then you have done have of the work.
Now backup all your contacts, apps, sms's etc. Then power off your device and boot into fastboot mode. Then take the kernel from the CM9 zip and flash it. After that start your phone and just when the logo gets brighter press the volume down button with which you will boot into the CWM recovery. After that navigate to backup and restore and backup your rom. Then do a wipe data/factory reset ,then wipe chache and after that go to advanced and then wipe the Dalvik Cache. After that go to install zip from sd card and then choose from sd card. then navigate to your rom and flash it. After the flashing is done flash gapps and then reboot.
Note: To navigate in CWM use your volume keys and use the home button to select.
To enter Fastboot: Plug the usb cable side into the phone and while you are plugging it into the computer keep
your volume up key pressed.
To flash a kernel: Put the kernel you extracted from the zip into your fastboot folder.Then open a command
prompt in that particular directory ( in Windows 7 press shift in a blank place and right click).
Then enter this command fastboot flash boot boot.img(Your phone must be in fastboot
mode for this.)
In my signature, there's a guide how to install a custom rom/custom kernels, maybe this could help you!
I would use the cyanogenmod full update guide :good:
You don't need any ftf, you flash a custom rom with clockworkmod (cwm), but this should be explained in the guide
andogeek10 said:
Okay then you have done have of the work.
Now backup all your contacts, apps, sms's etc. Then power off your device and boot into fastboot mode. Then take the kernel from the CM9 zip and flash it. After that start your phone and just when the logo gets brighter press the volume down button with which you will boot into the CWM recovery. After that navigate to backup and restore and backup your rom. Then do a wipe data/factory reset ,then wipe chache and after that go to advanced and then wipe the Dalvik Cache. After that go to install zip from sd card and then choose from sd card. then navigate to your rom and flash it. After the flashing is done flash gapps and then reboot.
Note: To navigate in CWM use your volume keys and use the home button to select.
To enter Fastboot: Plug the usb cable side into the phone and while you are plugging it into the computer keep
your volume up key pressed.
To flash a kernel: Put the kernel you extracted from the zip into your fastboot folder.Then open a command
prompt in that particular directory ( in Windows 7 press shift in a blank place and right click).
Then enter this command fastboot flash boot boot.img(Your phone must be in fastboot
mode for this.)
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Thank you, you've cleared alot of things up for me.
I hope I'll get some time to try the whole thing out and write about it here.
aljazeek said:
Thank you, you've cleared alot of things up for me.
I hope I'll get some time to try the whole thing out and write about it here.
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Welcome.
Oh, before I get myselft into this, am I free of installing any drivers? Since I've installed some drivers for rooting purposes, I'm not sure if I need to install these drivers I've downloaded for CM9
aljazeek said:
Oh, before I get myselft into this, am I free of installing any drivers? Since I've installed some drivers for rooting purposes, I'm not sure if I need to install these drivers I've downloaded for CM9
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No, just the fastboot drivers to flash the kernel. Go to flashtool installation folder > drivers and install all of them for all devices, that should be all :good:
Ran into a problem with ROM Manager :/ It's supposed to offer me recovery mode by rocking the volume up or down while device is rebooting, but none of these work (device boots normally).
Any idea on how to solve this?
aljazeek said:
Ran into a problem with ROM Manager :/ It's supposed to offer me recovery mode by rocking the volume up or down while device is rebooting, but none of these work (device boots normally).
Any idea on how to solve this?
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Have you flashed a custom kernel?
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andogeek10 said:
Have you flashed a custom kernel?
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I'm not sure about that... all I know is that my phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked.
So how and which custom kernel should I flash then?
aljazeek said:
I'm not sure about that... all I know is that my phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked.
So how and which custom kernel should I flash then?
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It depends. If you wanna flash any CM or AOKP roms you have to flash thier respective kernels. If you want to flash any stock based roms you can flash any ICS or GB kernel you want like Mesa, Panic kernel etc.
As for how to flash a kernel refer to my post on the page before.
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
It depends. If you wanna flash any CM or AOKP roms you have to flash thier respective kernels. If you want to flash any stock based roms you can flash any ICS or GB kernel you want like Mesa, Panic kernel etc.
As for how to flash a kernel refer to my post on the page before.
Sent from a mango
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Ah, all these processes are confusing me so I apologize for forgetting about that! Reminded now.
So, to enter Clockwork recovery mode, my phone has to be connected to the PC with usb debugging on?
aljazeek said:
Ah, all these processes are confusing me so I apologize for forgetting about that! Reminded now.
So, to enter Clockwork recovery mode, my phone has to be connected to the PC with usb debugging on?
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No. For entering the CWMR you have to press the volune down button when the bootup logo gets brighter. For this either you must have CWMR install or else you must have a custom kernel
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andogeek10 said:
No. For entering the CWMR you have to press the volune down button when the bootup logo gets brighter. For this either you must have CWMR install or else you must have a custom kernel
Sent from a mango
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That didn't work. When the Sony logo gets brighter, a blue LED lights up for that moment.
In cwm, selecting 'Flash ClockworkMod Recovery' opens up a box where my phone model is displayed. After that, it says it's unsupported and I can manually select either 2.x or 3.x+. I've selected the 3.x+ one and in the menu it says 'Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.X.X.X
Shall I try with 2.x? I have no clue here.
System setting>about phone
Mind telling us your kernel version? From there we would know your current kernel
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Hello!
Please forgive me if i ask the wrong way here.
I would like to migrate from (rooted) ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.2.2 Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my xperia mini st15i.
I remember me rooting it using gingerbread and flashtool a year ago, but i cant remember how i updated to stock ics. Most probably using the flashtool.
Now i have the problem that i cannot enter recover mode by pressing Volume down when turning on.
The system just starts into some safe mode.
Reading the last 4 hours arround makes me think that there is a cwm missing, but all tries to install cwm on my 4.0.4 phone fail (eg using x-parts).
Do you have a tip or advise how i can migrate from 4.0.4 to 4.2.2?
best regards,
b
First of all, you need an unlocked bootloader to flash any rom like 4.1 or 4.2. So unlock it and then go on
Now you choose the 4.2.2 rom (I guess cm10.1) and open the zip, flash the kernel boot.img from inside the zip using flashtool (or the fastboot.exe) and then install the rom
If I were you I'd first read many guides like for example my bootloader unlocking guide or my guide how to install a custom kernel/rom :good:
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
Thank you so much for your advice. I managed it to unlock the bootloader, even the automatic software (#2 in your tut) didnt recieve the unlock code. I had to get it per email from sony.
At restart it seems that all data was lost, and i am now ready to go to CM 10.1.
So if i understand you correctly, this is what i have to do now:
1) flash he boot.img from the shu_cm-10.1-20130519-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip - This will install CWM
2) when the mobile restarts i am now able to enter the cwm and install the zip which is on the sd-card
3) Enjoy 4.2.2
Is this correct?
best regards,
B
bululu said:
Thank you so much for your advice. I managed it to unlock the bootloader, even the automatic software (#2 in your tut) didnt recieve the unlock code. I had to get it per email from sony.
At restart it seems that all data was lost, and i am now ready to go to CM 10.1.
So if i understand you correctly, this is what i have to do now:
1) flash he boot.img from the shu_cm-10.1-20130519-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip - This will install CWM
2) when the mobile restarts i am now able to enter the cwm and install the zip which is on the sd-card
3) Enjoy 4.2.2
Is this correct?
best regards,
B
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Yes, first you copy the cm10.1.zip and the gapps (google apps) for android 4.2.2 on your sdcard. Then you flash the boot.img for cm10.1 (from inside the zip) on phone and reboot in cwm (pressing volume down randomly or when the notification led lights up)
Now you are in cwm, there you wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and then install zip from sdcard - choose zip - choose cm10.1, let it install. Afterwards you choose the gapps.zip. When the installation has finished, just reboot and enjoy android 4.2.2 :good:
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
tdatech Lowerre
Too bad - i think i bricked my phone in doing that.
I flashed the boot.img as said and tried to restart and enter cwm.
But the only thing that happens is the LED is pink and the screen switches on but stays black.
What did i wrong?
Lucky it seems still possible to enter fast flash mode and the flashtools recognize the phone
In the meanwhile i was able to flash a stock GB .42 and root it.
I tried to install cwm using x-parts but x-parts freezes during the installation and i get a notification that is has to be force-ended.
So i am struggling at installation of the cwm on my st15i.
I never thought that it is so nasty...
Instead of using flashtool, use some batch tools (like in my sig) to flash the kernel (boot.img) that came with cm rom.
Then try booting it, when fxp logo appears, press vol down.
If it didn't work, try some custom kernels like lupus or mesa and try again.
Regards
N
Which boot.img did you use? The one for mini (smultron)?
Btw let's go on via PM, we can try to solve it in German, maybe that's easier. We can post the solution in the end here
Btw for the next time you have a question, please post it in Q&A section :good:
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
Most Probably i took the wrong image.
Now i would like to try the correct one, but goo.im is (again) offline.
So i have to wait until its online again or i get a copy from somethere else...
bululu said:
Most Probably i took the wrong image.
Now i would like to try the correct one, but goo.im is (again) offline.
So i have to wait until its online again or i get a copy from somethere else...
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The just wait until it's online again or try FXP cm10 again for smultron. Then flash the right gapps for 4.1.2
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
Finally i made it to 4.2.2 on the xperia st15i using CM10.1 from mike, and i am superhappy.
It really was all about the wrong image, and not finding the correct one, because goo.im was offline.
I love xda-dev :highfive: and its helpful community!
Hello!
Sorry if this thread looks repetitive, but I'm new on this kind of thing and just want to make sure all goes right with my Xperia U! Tomorrow will complete one week of reading, researching and learning about ROMs, flashing, kernel, recovery, etc.
Can someone please just confirm if my steps are correct?
First of all, I have just unlocked the bootloader. Tryied to root too, but got some problems (ST25a, B154 stock kernel x.x) and later found root wasn't necessary as custom kernels already comes pre-rooted.
I want to use this Stock ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/rom-stock-jellybean-4-1-2-v6-t2284394
Wich tells me I need to flash this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v12-t2326515
Here are the steps I think I have to do:
- Move both .zips (kernel and ROM) to SD card
- On PC, extract the boot.img from KERNEL .zip file
- Flash boot.img with flashtool
- Reboot in CWM recovery mode (provided by the boot.img, i guess)
- Full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
- Flash KERNEL .zip via CWM
- Flash ROM .zip via CWM
- Reboot
Is this right? I really got confused when I saw every .zip has a boot.img on it x.x
Yes,Evert step is correct...But when you boot the phone in recovery,you don't need to flash the kernel zip...You already flashed it,don't need to do it again!
ilysomma said:
Yes,Evert step is correct...But when you boot the phone in recovery,you don't need to flash the kernel zip...You already flashed it,don't need to do it again!
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Really? I don't understand exactly what each files in that .zip do, but, boot.img ins't just a way to boot? The kernel will be installed with just that? What about the other files in that .zip? Is it for the case of already having recovery mode?
PS: sorry about my bad english
Edit: Do I have to move the .zip file to SD-card without the boot.img? Or I just leave it there?
Ok, this is it. I'll try this proccess today.