So Laugh at me I've bricked my neo mt15i
So some suggestions on where to look to fix it would be nice, or maybe someone knows how to unbrick it?
I bricked it using some ICS firmware with Clockwork mod,
I booted into clockwork after turning it on, selected install rom, installed the new rom, came up with a interesting install menu with next, select neo or neo v, Of course I selected my mt15i neo option, clicked next. It went through the install said it was finished and rebooted.
Now its stuck when it turns on at Sony Ericsson, and doesn't move from there,
I can turn it on holding the option key to get it to fastboot mode or the back key for a green light which i think is recovery mode.
So i've tried using the sony ericsson recovery software but it was like no bad firmware since I can a custom 2.3 rom, so it was rooted and everything.
So how would I go about fixing it from fastboot or recovery? I'm sure there is a way, but I haven't found any thing yet through my google searches.
Thanks in advance guys
Why are you using ICS rom with GB kernel? flash some custom ICS kernel.
btw: that option key is called menu key
also you didn't say which rom you was trying to use
ahh sorry it was just a random ics rooted rom of the neo,
Its a tweaked one of some sort of version 4, ill need to find it in my download list again since i renamed the file when I put it onto my sd card
henrybs14 said:
ahh sorry it was just a random ics rooted rom of the neo,
Its a tweaked one of some sort of version 4, ill need to find it in my download list again since i renamed the file when I put it onto my sd card
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it doesn't actually matters, main problem is that you use GB kernel with ICS rom.
What do you mean GB kernel?
Since I unlocked the bootloader when I first put on the original rooted rom, but Im not too sure what else I changed when I first rooted it from the guide.
So could we go some where from here and change the GB kernel? or Have a dug myself in a hole in this case
henrybs14 said:
What do you mean GB kernel?
Since I unlocked the bootloader when I first put on the original rooted rom, but Im not too sure what else I changed when I first rooted it from the guide.
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You were using gingerbread before, right? And then you installed rom from CWM, right?
oh yep sorry always forget these names
yeah i went from GB to ics using clockworks mod 5,
but yeah im slowly understanding what im missing now, so i need a ice cream sandwich kernel to make my rom work,
My phone is now booting into clockworks 4 by itself when I turn it on, So I guess I can do something from here?
I think I managed to get cwm 4 on by flashing it using flashtools, so i think I need to find a kernel which supports my new rom would be my guess, but flashtool doesn't seem to like the kernels i've been finding and the ones that come with the roms i've managed to download the links seem to be all dead so far
henrybs14 said:
oh yep sorry always forget these names
yeah i went from GB to ics using clockworks mod 5,
but yeah im slowly understanding what im missing now, so i need a ice cream sandwich kernel to make my rom work,
My phone is now booting into clockworks 4 by itself when I turn it on, So I guess I can do something from here?
I think I managed to get cwm 4 on by flashing it using flashtools, so i think I need to find a kernel which supports my new rom would be my guess, but flashtool doesn't seem to like the kernels i've been finding and the ones that come with the roms i've managed to download the links seem to be all dead so far
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i think u have successfully installed the rom now follow these steps
1.Download ICS NightElf Kernel V1.4,link-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
2.Put that In "Firmware" folder in ur Flashtool in computer.
3.Go to fastboot by first holding menu key and then plug usb to computer
4.Go to fastboot menu in Flashtool.
5.In that menu u will find option select kernel to flash.click that.
7.after flashing kernel,reboot ur phone.
koushikjgec said:
i think u have successfully installed the rom now follow these steps
1.Download ICS NightElf Kernel V1.4,link-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
2.Put that In "Firmware" folder in ur Flashtool in computer.
3.Go to fastboot by first holding menu key and then plug usb to computer
4.Go to fastboot menu in Flashtool.
5.In that menu u will find option select kernel to flash.click that.
7.after flashing kernel,reboot ur phone.
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Well managed to get it going after about 6 hours of reading different forums today
Thank you for your help guys!
So I worked out I used a tweaked rom link-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720177
But the kernel didn't seem to work for some reason, though maybe I tried it with the wrong rom and thats why it didn't work, all i know is i've got a 2.6 kernel with 4.0.4 ics,
this said this has been quite a good learning experience, even though it was slightly stressful as I tried option after option.
But yea the problem was the kernel from what I could work out, and when I was booting up into clockworkmod 4 that was when I'd flashed the kernnel to it, I could install other roms from there and then re flash the kernel after i'd install the rom.
What I don't understand is why clockworkmod 5 was deleted when i used it to install the rom originally, since it wouldn't work after that (holding down the volume button when turning on)
Though maybe its still there after loading a rom that boots now, haven't checked yet
Neo / v has no recovery partition, which is where cwm usually installs.
So we have 2 options install to /system or /boot when you have locked bootloader you can only install to /system, most rooms format /system at install so unless the rom contains cwm it is lost.
With unlocked bootloader cwm lives in the kernel, as performance is better with custom kernel most rom recommend one, therefore no cwm needed is system.
To clarify cwm for locked Xperia is s compressed archive extracted to and ran from cache partition, so once your in recovery formatting system isn't an issue but it is lost at reboot.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app
henrybs14 said:
So Laugh at me I've bricked my neo mt15i
So some suggestions on where to look to fix it would be nice, or maybe someone knows how to unbrick it?
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Dude, it`s very easy to unbrick your neo.
You should do step by step:
1.Install latest Flashtool to your PC.
2. Install ADB drivers
3. Download Official Sony Firmware 4.1.B.0.431 Central_Europe and kernel with cwm, i prefer night-elf
4. Power OFF your phone/ Launch Flashtool at PC/
Then press and hold settings button on Neo and connect usb cable.
LED must be green. Then press flash button and choose Fastboot. In next window press 'Selekt kernel to flash' and choose downloaded night-elf kernel.
5. Then disconnect cable. Then press and hold BACK button and connect cable to neo. LED must be blue. Next press flash button and choose Flashmode, select Official FTF you downloaded and press ok.
6. Voialia! 5-6 minutes and your neo is Alive!:fingers-crossed:
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Hello all, typical noob here.
I tried to install cyanogen 9.0 on the phone(st15i)
i followed this tutorial(at cyanogen wiki) and everything went fine up to :
On the computer, open terminal and run the following command:
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
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then when I try o power on the phone, It won' get turned on no boot screen(battery level was full ), I tried pressing the volume buttons, while pressing the power button, no use. I can feel the vibration while holding the power key. Can any one please help me out? I tried reading some threads and tried few stuff, still no use.
Is your Bootloader unlocked? Because if your Bootloader isn't unlocked ( official method by Sony or tespoint method) you can't Flash the custom Kernel and it won't work.
Have you flashed the Kernel or Not?
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yes, bootloader is unlocked(Sony method) , and I flashed the kernel(should i post any screen shots? I used fastboot)
Maybe Flash Sony offical Rom again (Flash Sony Kernel and then Sony official gingerbread Rom). Then try it again.
And you are sure you performed all steps of the tutorial? And everything went really fine?
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I'm downloading official rom now. will let you know the result.
But remember to download the official kernel from sony, too! And flash the kernel and then flash the ftf file from the rom!
And then reinstall cyanogenmod. But I'm not sure if this helps anything...
Could you post the link from the tutorial?
Did it work?
the phone's now back to gingerbread, official rom worked
ss192 said:
the phone's now back to gingerbread, official rom worked
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Then you could try it again. I don't know now if gingerbread is right, cause the cm9 rom is ics, right? Sorry but I don't know if you should root and update to ics and try it then!
Which rom was installed as you tried to install cm9 first, as it didn't work?
Could you pls post the tutorial from cm wiki?
They won't let me post the link
I was running ICS earlier . Guess I need to update now
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They won't let me post the link
I was running ICS earlier . Guess I need to update now
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Don't update over the air, or your phone will brick!!
Why won't they let you post the link? I don't know if it is against the forum rules, but hmm...
FIRST READ AND THEN CHOOSE IF YOU WANT TO TRY IT ON YOUR OWN RISK!
Do it like in this tutorial. But download the files from here. Then extract it, so you have got 1 packed and one extracted foler.
Then install sony flashtool and go to the flashtool installation folder on your pc and make a new folder "kernels". Then copy from the extracted cm9 folder the boot.img to the kernel folder of flashtool.
The packed package of cm9, you put on your sdcard. Then you open sony flashtool, click on the flash, choose fastboot mode and go to your created kernels folder and choose the boot.img. Make sure it is named boot!
Then connect phone in fastboot mode (volume rockers up and connect usb to pc. It will automaticly flash the kernel you have chosen.
SEE THE LOG BEFORE YOU PLUG OFF THE DEVICE!! If everything in the log is right, you can turn your phone on. When the "Free xperia project" screen comes up, you press volume down again and again, until clockworkmod comes up.
When your are in cwm just do it like in the tutorial. (Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition)
Then choose "install zip from sd card" and choose zip from cm9. Click yes and it will automaticly flash it. DON'T TURN OFF DEVICE WHILE THE PROCEDURE! Then, when it is ready you can startup your device.
I DONT TAKE ANY RESPOSIBILITY AND I'M NOT SURE IF IT CAN WORK (just installed it like this on my xperia mini pro)
Greets and keep up! In the end you will experience cyanogenmod 9!!
Michael
It's something related to minimum post . Well ... I guess CM9 kernel hat I downloaded might be corrupted.
ss192 said:
It's something related to minimum post . Well ... I guess CM9 kernel hat I downloaded might be corrupted.
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But does it work now? Cause with the method I posted before and with the files I posted it should really work. Cause I tried it on my mini pro, the files and kernel I posted is for your xperia mini
I installed CM9, works fine now.
hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
Just flash the original rom with flashtool. Do it like here.
Have you been on rooted ics or rooted gingerbread? Cause I think you have to be on rooted ics to install real ics, but I don't know exactly
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hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
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Download Flashtool from HERE
DOWNLOAD official ICS firmware from HERE
Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
How to root 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
1 ) Download Xperia ray kernel from HERE
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel ( ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf )
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries
4) After flashing restart your device, It will not start completely, remain at Sony logo or remain blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
5) Download Xperia mini 4.0.4 Kernel and flash it
Your mobile is now rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and back to life
amphe said:
hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
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the most easy way to flash custom rom is to unlock your bootloader first...then flash any custom kernel that have root and CWM pre-installed...then you can flash any custom rom without any problem....
THANK YOU
OMG! THANK YOU ALL for your time to read my post and reply me!
PROBLEM SOLVED! I M SO HAPPY!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
danutzgtx480 said:
Download Flashtool from HERE
DOWNLOAD official ICS firmware from HERE
Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
How to root 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
1 ) Download Xperia ray kernel from HERE
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel ( ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf )
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries
4) After flashing restart your device, It will not start completely, remain at Sony logo or remain blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
5) Download Xperia mini 4.0.4 Kernel and flash it
Your mobile is now rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and back to life
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I wouldn't do it with the kernel to flash, cause if something goes wrong you have the ray kernel on mini pro and you will have to try to unlock bootloader and flash other kernel. I would just flash the ftf file for .42 and root, run local-prop and upgrade to ics and run push-root-files.
had $tucked same situation
amphe said:
hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
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same was the problem when i rooted live with walkman... thanks to xda i came out of problem ..
problem was with kernel
i did unloked bootloader , flashed cwm and rom but i forgot to flash the kernel so i had $tucked at sonyerrison logo..
flashing computed connected worked for me
Michi_optimus_me said:
I wouldn't do it with the kernel to flash, cause if something goes wrong you have the ray kernel on mini pro and you will have to try to unlock bootloader and flash other kernel. I would just flash the ftf file for .42 and root, run local-prop and upgrade to ics and run push-root-files.
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If something goes wrong you just flash the official 4.1.b.0.431 ftf with flashtool and the phone will be like new but i root my phone ( Xperia mini St15i stock 4.0.4) with this metod and work like a charm
danutzgtx480 said:
If something goes wrong you just flash the official 4.1.b.0.431 ftf with flashtool and the phone will be like new but i root my phone ( Xperia mini St15i stock 4.0.4) with this metod and work like a charm
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Hmm okay I think both methods are working but the method with local-prop is easier and for noobs better I think
HELP NEEDED........................... Please
mihahn said:
Hmm okay I think both methods are working but the method with local-prop is easier and for noobs better I think
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hi to all i have just flashed mu xperia mini rooted GB .62 LOCKED BOOTLOADER with ice cream pureness v3 with x parts CWM and flashed base rom patches and also supersu after reboot my phone stucked at logo when after thinking a lot i just forgot to clean wipe cache partition but when i realized this its too late for me coz when i connected my phone reflash the rom its not showing me the LED notificatio is there any solution for it please help me guys i am total noob and its the only phone i have please do help me thanking you:crying::crying:
jesudas said:
hi to all i have just flashed mu xperia mini rooted GB .62 LOCKED BOOTLOADER with ice cream pureness v3 with x parts CWM and flashed base rom patches and also supersu after reboot my phone stucked at logo when after thinking a lot i just forgot to clean wipe cache partition but when i realized this its too late for me coz when i connected my phone reflash the rom its not showing me the LED notificatio is there any solution for it please help me guys i am total noob and its the only phone i have please do help me thanking you:crying::crying:
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er its not showing LED notification while using the ROM? or during boot to go into recovery ??
jesudas said:
hi to all i have just flashed mu xperia mini rooted GB .62 LOCKED BOOTLOADER with ice cream pureness v3 with x parts CWM and flashed base rom patches and also supersu after reboot my phone stucked at logo when after thinking a lot i just forgot to clean wipe cache partition but when i realized this its too late for me coz when i connected my phone reflash the rom its not showing me the LED notificatio is there any solution for it please help me guys i am total noob and its the only phone i have please do help me thanking you:crying::crying:
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Okay, have you got latest flashtool installed? Please install all drivers for all phones and modes from flashtool installation folder -> drivers.
Turn phone off, take off battery, insert battery, hold volume down, connect usb, flash stock rom!
That should work, try it again.
Be sure the custom rom you flash is same as the base you used before. I mean if you flash an ics custom rom, you have to be on ics before, same on gingerbread
Thanks.............
mihahn said:
Just flash the original rom with flashtool. Do it like here.
Have you been on rooted ics or rooted gingerbread? Cause I think you have to be on rooted ics to install real ics, but I don't know exactly
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Thank you senior..............ya its my bad that i flashed this rom on rooted GB but after reading all instructions from thread i found it and re flashed with stock GB thank you for your reply........................
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MoonBlade said:
er its not showing LED notification while using the ROM? or during boot to go into recovery ??
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During Boot to recovery................ any way i found solution for this but thanks a lot for your reply thanks man...............
jesudas said:
Thank you senior..............ya its my bad that i flashed this rom on rooted GB but after reading all instructions from thread i found it and re flashed with stock GB thank you for your reply........................
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During Boot to recovery................ any way i found solution for this but thanks a lot for your reply thanks man...............
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Why don't you upgrade to ICS? that way u'll be able to use Real ICS ROM.
Hello Friend
amphe said:
OMG! THANK YOU ALL for your time to read my post and reply me!
PROBLEM SOLVED! I M SO HAPPY!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
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I am having the same problem will you please let me know how the problem is solved.waiting for your valuable reply.
How to flash it..i mean after downloading stock frimware where you put files in flas
plz tell me i have same problem of that ..
Please read this!!!
People with locked bootloaders please read this
u have installed a recovery mode (using x-parts or any other methods) to your system partition. When u flash a rom, it formats system partition. so u can't go back to recovery until u bootup and install it again. to get a permanent recovery, u have to unlock bootloader and flash a kernel that have a recovery mode (it's getting installed to your boot partition). so it won't get wiped by a rom flash.
Hello ravin
You gave us the reason, and a solution for unlocked bootloaders... The question is that the problem happens in locked ones.
Anyone knows how to solve this?
There are plenty of roms for Locked Bl, so it is just a questionvof method with the Cwm installation.
Thanks for your input!
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nrdl said:
Hello ravin
You gave us the reason, and a solution for unlocked bootloaders... The question is that the problem happens in locked ones.
Anyone knows how to solve this?
There are plenty of roms for Locked Bl, so it is just a questionvof method with the Cwm installation.
Thanks for your input!
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You could try opening the rom.zip, replace the files in the zip with the files from cwm (can be found in the forum), zip it again and flash it
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mihahn said:
You could try opening the rom.zip, replace the files in the zip with the files from cwm (can be found in the forum), zip it again and flash it
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
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u mean flashing cwm also with the rom?
that's a great idea!
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?
Sent from a mango
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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!
I am a noob and have flashed the wrong boot.img with the flashtool since than my phone does not seems to turn on but can enter into fastboot and flashboot mode..i have also tried flashing the boot.img from the clockworkmod folder that I had copied from my sd card to my desktop but I fail each time..i even cant get into CWM recovery with my phone.. i tried flashing ftr file of the rom as i read somewhere in a thread but my flashtool firmware folder does not show file extention with .ftr . if there is a solution please do help me unbrick my sony xperia u ST25i
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I am a noob and have flashed the wrong boot.img with the flashtool since than my phone does not seems to turn on but can enter into fastboot and flashboot mode..i have also tried flashing the boot.img from the clockworkmod folder that I had copied from my sd card to my desktop but I fail each time..i even cant get into CWM recovery with my phone.. i tried flashing ftr file of the rom as i read somewhere in a thread but my flashtool firmware folder does not show file extention with .ftr . if there is a solution please do help me unbrick my sony xperia u ST25i
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Don't worry, everything will be fine.
Firstly, flashtool doesn't recognise ftr files, it reads ftf files. So, download ftf file from here:
http://d-h.st/Ug3
then, copy downloaded file to flashtool/firmwares folder.
In flashtool, click lightning icon, select flashmode, select rom, press flash and follow instructions on the screen.
then report here if you've managed to boot device
I hope I helped you
Cheers!
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Don't worry, everything will be fine.
Firstly, flashtool doesn't recognise ftr files, it reads ftf files. So, download ftf file from here:
then, copy downloaded file to flashtool/firmwares folder.
In flashtool, click lightning icon, select flashmode, select rom, press flash and follow instructions on the screen.
then report here if you've managed to boot device
I hope I helped you
Cheers!
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YOU ARE THE MAN!!! thank u so much I managed to flash the ROM and successfully managed to boot the device..it was all with your support
Can u please tell me what went wrong when I flashed the boot.img of the custom ROM on my stock firmware ..is it so that the boot.img of the custom ROM should be flashed after installation of custom rom or it can be flashed before?? also please suggest me some ROM best suited for my xperia u having better battery backup..and for playing HD games ,working Wi-Fi lagfree and bugfree...THANK YOU SO MUCH ONCE AGAIN
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YOU ARE THE MAN!!! thank u so much I managed to flash the ROM and successfully managed to boot the device..it was all with your support
Can u please tell me what went wrong when I flashed the boot.img of the custom ROM on my stock firmware ..is it so that the boot.img of the custom ROM should be flashed after installation of custom rom or it can be flashed before?? also please suggest me some ROM best suited for my xperia u having better battery backup..and for playing HD games ,working Wi-Fi lagfree and bugfree...THANK YOU SO MUCH ONCE AGAIN
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My pleasure. It is probably the faulty boot.img or something like that. Kernel usually gets flashed with ROM, except if developer says you must flash boot.img, the you do it via flashtool via fastboot (but be careful to select .img format from dropdown menu when selecting. If you wan't better battery life and smooth user interface, Gingerbread is the best solution. You're welcome to try my Refreshed Gingerbread if you wish HD gaming is no-no for our Xperia U, no matter what people tell you. But you can play some decent games. If you don't want to use Gingerbread anymore, your best bet would be CM10 limited edition or kontini's stock JB. They're equally good, but I give my vote to CM10LE because of the smoothness. Battery life sucks on any JB rom though Oh, and one more thing, if you decide to use any JB rom, be aware that viber causes call lags.
Cheers
EDIT: did you unlocked your bootloader? IF your bootloader is locked, then you cannot flash custom kernels. Just so you know.
Xperia U not Booting Please Help
Need help
My device
Device Xperia U
ROM ST25i_6.2.A.1.100_unofficial_v16
Kernel Experimental v12
Suddenly Stopped working
Not booting i can feel the first vibration pulse then after 5-8 sec again it vibrates
Charged battery fully checked voltage its fine 4.18v , removed then reassembled still not booting,
if i connect it to PC it detects and shows internal storage; detects in fast boot too, so i re-flashed kernel ( Experimental v12),
Still its not booting the problem remains the same
any solution on this or any one has experienced this issue please help
Thanks