I decided to start this thread because I think that we will never get root,because I bed that sony will fix security hole before it gives ICS to us,because same happened to Xperia X8 when Xperia X10 mini pro got update to eclair it could be rooted but for X8 with got one week later it couldnt.So think about it.
Anyway lets start.
We know few things that on SDCard we have recovery folder
And in system/xbin/ is watchdog with blocks any moving files to this directory or maybe whole system.
Smart idea will be to get oldest firmware and start tring on it some basic root method to see what we will get but there is no oldest firmware on internet so we have one way to get it.
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It looks that .564 is oldest firmware but if anyone have prototype,and could upload ftf file it would be good.
If you know something that can help us please report.
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I done some progress in hope to root phone and it looks that zergrush work but adb fails to run in su mode.
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Thanks for help,XperianPro
So... do you need firmware .564?
So, you know how to root it or you just guess how to do it..?!
P.S. Wasnt it mentioned somewhear that hwen we got ICS it would be rooted or it would be possible to root....
Theres older firmware than .564 and i dont know how to root it.
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dsaklein said:
So, you know how to root it or you just guess how to do it..?!
P.S. Wasnt it mentioned somewhear that hwen we got ICS it would be rooted or it would be possible to root....
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I think he started this to join heads and try to get somewere. For ics e didn´t that we could do root, but that sony MIGHT block the security breach that enable that root.
We need to read things slowly...
XperianPro said:
Theres older firmware than .564 and i dont know how to root it.
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Do you know, what is the oldest firmware what shared as .ftf? Can you share it with me? If yes, i start to check the root exploits whats are avaliable in xda.
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gengi said:
I think he started this to join heads and try to get somewere. For ics e didn´t that we could do root, but that sony MIGHT block the security breach that enable that root.
We need to read things slowly...
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I trust that debugfs will solve our problem when we get ICS.
Check at PTCRB.
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XperianPro said:
Check at PTCRB.
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Not avaliable all of them. I need the oldest what avaliable in FTF. I'll try search it later.
Can someone who has free time and have xperia u pm me
EDIT: oh nvm
what about testpoint and those debug ports on the phone? maybe we can use them to acess the system?
i saw some metalic contacts on the zone of the removable cap, is it any kind of service/debug port?
I think is antena module
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hum maybe you're right.. i don't see Sony putting debug ports so accessible, so yes...
There are actually 3 test points where the exchangeable cap is.
What are they used for? No idea.
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Update.
No Development here!
THREAD CLOSED.
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I brick my Xperia NEO. I unlock my bootloader weak ago, and today I forget and update my phone over the air (OTA)... and now my NEO is bricked... Can someone help me, i'm new is this android stuff, and can't find the right answer for me...
Maybe this could help you,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254409
Hello, sorry for my bad english.
Try to simply use flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
lock bootloader and fix over SEUS, quickest and safest method.
Can you still connect the phone in fastboot mode or anything?
i root-ed my neo few weeks ago and everything worked normal until i changed heap on VM Heap Tool ... i chandeg it from 52 to 40 and when i booted mobile phone it's stuck on sony logo... it's kinda looping all the time and i can't turn on my mobile at all, i must take battery out to stop that logo apperaing and dissapearing
how root your xperia neo
fen7azy said:
I brick my Xperia NEO. I unlock my bootloader weak ago, and today I forget and update my phone over the air (OTA)... and now my NEO is bricked... Can someone help me, i'm new is this android stuff, and can't find the right answer for me...
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do you know how to root you phone .
when you restart do you see the logo of sony
if you see i will give the explain you ...
Flash the firmware..
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Sorry, my mistake.
patilamit600 said:
do you know how to root you phone .
when you restart do you see the logo of sony
if you see i will give the explain you ...
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That guy already might have solved his issue!
Its been over a year since this thread existed!
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siankatabg said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Try this I got luck with this tutorial.
Sorry i forgot,link in this tread is dead.I use the tool from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
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Why are you you replying to the Op?
Pls check thread date as well before replying!
Though you can reply to other guy who had an issue while changing heap values!
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Reflash via Flashtool
Hi Everybody,
Today i updated my xperia mini pro sk17i to the latest android version 4.0.4 via Sony Update Service.. Now I want to root my sk17i...
Please can anyone help me to root my phone.. without unlocking my bootloader..
Thanx.
mohdaqib17 said:
Hi Everybody,
Today i updated my xperia mini pro sk17i to the latest android version 4.0.4 via Sony Update Service.. Now I want to root my sk17i...
Please can anyone help me to root my phone.. without unlocking my bootloader..
Thanx.
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There must be a thread about the latest ICS root,you need to find it ;0
UchihaDareNial said:
There must be a thread about the latest ICS root,you need to find it ;0
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I can't find it.. can you tell me how to root sk17i 4.0.4 .. ??
You need to downgrade to GB and then use local.prop method. There is a tutorial on the Dev section
mohdaqib17 said:
I can't find it.. can you tell me how to root sk17i 4.0.4 .. ??
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Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
use the unlocked bootloader method, it's easy and fast
Curtis7990 said:
use the unlocked bootloader method, it's easy and fast
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Bro, i don't want to void my warranty.
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Unlock your bootloader and you can find a very easy TUT in the dev section. I rooted my device with it. Good luck
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kareemgonna said:
Unlock your bootloader and you can find a very easy TUT in the dev section. I rooted my device with it. Good luck
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I don't want to unlock my bootloader as it voids the warranty ..
Any other method please ..
mohdaqib17 said:
Bro, i don't want to void my warranty.
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Check out my Signature.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway.
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DragonClawsAreSharp said:
Check out my Signature.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway.
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Thanx for your help.. now i have rooted my XPERIA Mini Pro ...
Thanx again ..
mohdaqib17 said:
Thanx for your help.. now i have rooted my XPERIA Mini Pro ...
Thanx again ..
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How did you do it??
I'm totally lost, I never rooted a phone before... help please... :s
u can take a look at this
root all kind of official sony frimwares
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Update mystery
Xperia Mini Pro SK17i update is mystery, i update my Xperia Mini Pro to 4.0.4 ICS and i experienced certain inconsistencies, after searching for hours it found that i should repair my update and after that do factory default, i did that and it made my phone much better. Now everything is fine accept one think that making me hate my phone, it's battery backup which is very ugly. It hardly goes one day in mostly standby mode.
If anyone else like me is frustrated with only battery issue or know how to fix it than please reply...
This might useful for you ,
talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
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mini pro 4.0.4
hi guys,
I am quite a noob, and trying to figure this xperia thing, after at last I managed to nicely root and flash my htc.
But it seems on xperia it is all working different. What I need, is generally to delete bloatware, to do so I need root.
But to get root I need to flash a ROM first? In htc it's rooting so that you can flash roms. It all gets me confused.
Is there a way then to root without any weird downgroading/flashing roms?
Agnes
If you are on gingerbread you can root it on older Firmware than .62/.69, otherwise you must downgrade and upgrade again. Just Check out my signature
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mihahn said:
If you are on gingerbread you can root it on older Firmware than .62/.69, otherwise you must downgrade and upgrade again. Just Check out my signature
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Thanks, all the pictures are very helpful! will try it I guess~
alkithilien said:
hi guys,
I am quite a noob, and trying to figure this xperia thing, after at last I managed to nicely root and flash my htc.
But it seems on xperia it is all working different. What I need, is generally to delete bloatware, to do so I need root.
But to get root I need to flash a ROM first? In htc it's rooting so that you can flash roms. It all gets me confused.
Is there a way then to root without any weird downgroading/flashing roms?
Agnes
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If you want to remove bloatware apps it's easier to remove them from the zip package before you flash the rom.
Open the the rom using 7zip or similar program (open archive NOT extract it).
Then go into the system folder and there is an app folder (system/app).
The app folder contains pretty much most the app's that are on your rom.
Just go through them and delete the app's you don't want, there are plenty of lists around of safe apps to delete/remove, there are some on here and if you google you will find more.
hi
how to root xperia s 6.1.A.0.452 with lock bootloader
i cant unlock bootloader
so what should i do to root it???
hesamodin said:
hi
how to root xperia s 6.1.A.0.452 with lock bootloader
i cant unlock bootloader
so what should i do to root it???
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Why do you guys can't search the forum?
You can't at the moment as there isn't any known exploits.
nothing found
so if exist link me
hesamodin said:
nothing found
so if exist link me
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Gosh, you are so lazy.
There are tons of them spread around here.
hesamodin said:
nothing found
so if exist link me
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YOU CANT Root with locked bootloader
Sent From My Android 4.0.4 Powered Xperia S
in order to say this things
link me
i found nothing
a method to root is being worked on currently, just go look in the developer section
hesamodin said:
in order to say this things
link me
i found nothing
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You didn't look very far did you? This took less than 10 seconds to find.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27718415&postcount=318
I have an Xperia S with ICS installed
I was wondering if flashing the 4.0.3 kernel from the Lt18 (pretty sure that firmware has rooting abilities)
onto the Xperia S
then Root
then Flash the Xperia S kernel back could possibly work?
I was going to give it a try earlier today but thought it would be best to ask if they're is any risk of perma-bricking the phone and unable to reflash before I did
Are you for real??
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Marty.the.Mad said:
I have an Xperia S with ICS installed
I was wondering if flashing the 4.0.3 kernel from the Lt18 (pretty sure that firmware has rooting abilities)
onto the Xperia S
then Root
then Flash the Xperia S kernel back could possibly work?
I was going to give it a try earlier today but thought it would be best to ask if they're is any risk of perma-bricking the phone and unable to reflash before I did
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You cant, on locked bootloader.
You can flash an Lt18 kernel on a Lt15 with flashtools maybe it might work
I'll give it a try
I'm sure I can flash back if it doesn't
well I hope so
Hi, try putting the phone in a jar of soil. After a few years it might get rooted without having to use the search function.
Cheers.
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kenan3cn said:
Hi, try putting the phone in a jar of soil. After a few years it might get rooted without having to use the search function.
Cheers.
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I've allready tried this, but it doesn't work. Maybe I need a hammer or something?
Regards, hesamodin
LOL
Marty.the.Mad said:
You can flash an Lt18 kernel on a Lt15 with flashtools maybe it might work
I'll give it a try
I'm sure I can flash back if it doesn't
well I hope so
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isnt that cause lt15 is arc and lt18 is arc s.. completely different to xperia S
Please don't post threads like this. It causes me to jump out of my chair every time I read the subject! ( because I have the same problem).
At the moment there is no way to root bootloader locked phones!
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Hallo everyone. I just created a ftf from update files downloaded by SUS. This is the stock Indian GB 2.3.7 ROM (Build 6.0.B.3.184) from sony. I created this to keep a GB rom backup ready before upgrading to ICS, just in case I feel like going back
Thought I would share it with everyone in case someone needed it.
It was confirmed to be ok and working.
so here you go
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960688169
Mirror:
http://d-h.st/AoC
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3m7...5i)_2.3.7_Build_6.0.B.3.184_GENERIC_WORLD.ftf
http://www.embedupload.com/?d=84DFLCRPJ1
Thank you, I'm thinking of flashing the new ICS ROM onto my phone, so I can use this as a backup if something goes wrong.
Added more mirrors
Thanks bro
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Is it Indian, or World generic???
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It's world generic.
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Thanks! It may be useful for ppl in the future.
By world generic, u mean every country or region would be able to install this without restriction?
I heard this stock version is the best, though, I think custom rom is better.
Believe me, you don't need these extra apps. Worst case, you can download some of it manually
More Mirror please mediafire would be great and devhost
luciandroid said:
More Mirror please mediafire would be great and devhost
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Added devhost link
Last question can this work on lock BL?
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luciandroid said:
Last question can this work on lock BL?
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It's stock firmware from Sony with no modification. So yes it'll work on locked bootloader just download and flash it using flashtool.
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Xperia U Stuck on SONY XPERIA Logo after installing the Stock 2.3.7 6.0.B.3.184
Deadmask said:
It's stock firmware from Sony with no modification. So yes it'll work on locked bootloader just download and flash it using flashtool.
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Guys, I installed this stock rom onto my xperia u. But now it is stuck on the SONY XPERIA Logo, which goes blank and keeps blinking the same again and again.
I am unable to re-flash as the flashtool is not recognising the phone in flashmode (holding volume down button) and plugging USB Cable.
Please help to unbrick my phone.
Thanks in advance.
I'm from the Philippines I flash this stock kernel, my question is when every time I send a message to my friend my number has additional number, ex. Our country code is +63 then followed by a ten digit number, like +639104884645 but when I flash this Rom my number has this additional number like this 28146390104884645 it has additional 4 digit number.
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Deadmask said:
Hallo everyone. I just created a ftf from update files downloaded by SUS. This is the stock Indian GB 2.3.7 ROM (Build 6.0.B.3.184) from sony. I created this to keep a GB rom backup ready before upgrading to ICS, just in case I feel like going back
Thought I would share it with everyone in case someone needed it.
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Thank you for you download links. I have used the direct download links in my Recovering from SOFT-brick thread. I have also provided links to your post that contains the download link giving acknowledgment of your work.
If you would like me to change anything please PM, I will edit.
Thank you for your work.
~Jaramie
Can anyone who flashed this send/upload me their build.prop ? Im looking for an Indian version, not at all edited thanks in advance
ToledoJab said:
Thank you for you download links. I have used the direct download links in my Recovering from SOFT-brick thread. I have also provided links to your post that contains the download link giving acknowledgment of your work.
If you would like me to change anything please PM, I will edit.
Thank you for your work.
~Jaramie
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Feel free to use them.Glad I could be of help..:good:
hey tol, try mo ireflash ulit.
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help...
how did u created a backup of ur stock sony rom ?
aman.chagar said:
how did u created a backup of ur stock sony rom ?
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Recovery
I bought a Xperia U a few days ago and I want to have some ICS experience. I dont want to root because of warranty.
Is official Sony ICS resource-hungry or does it worth it?
Really, it sucks.
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No it does not, it works nicely.
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You can unroot anytime and i dont think it eill void warranty.
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alvarorojas4 said:
Really, it sucks.
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+1
I was very disappointed with the experience after upgrading. That's why I ended up rooting and unlocking my boot loader.
I suppose there is no way I could make a complete backup (via phone or pc) without rooting.. But if I'm wrong, make me know!
For now all I can do is thank you for your replies..! You are helping me make the correct decision =)
NeriL said:
I suppose there is no way I could make a complete backup (via phone or pc) without rooting.. But if I'm wrong, make me know!
For now all I can do is thank you for your replies..! You are helping me make the correct decision =)
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They still sell phones with GB? Wow.no root needed for upgrade to ICS, and if u want to revert back to GB, isn't that possible with factory reset??(someone please correct me if I'm saying something wrong)
Penacal said:
They still sell phones with GB? Wow.no root needed for upgrade to ICS, and if u want to revert back to GB, isn't that possible with factory reset??(someone please correct me if I'm saying something wrong)
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no not possible with a simple factory reset.. totally nonsense
Pandemic said:
no not possible with a simple factory reset.. totally nonsense
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Was a question(??), not an affirmation, thanks for the reply
Flash official ics via flashtool,
It will not void your warrnty!
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well...i have a lot of friends with XU, most of them have upgrade to ics and few of them not. And for what it's worth the phones with GB it's surely faster, sony ics for XU it's kinda a half way between performance and ics style. You have to do by your usage, if u need a phone stable and fast don't upgrade, if u wanna ics style and functions... well you may upgrade...
If u upgrade by PC companion or SEUS or flashtool, it's possible revert only with Flashtool. But i dunno if you are going to avoid warranty!
On the PC companion you can make backup of your datas not of the firmware.
So, official ics is crappy compared to custom roms? Or is it crappy on it's own?
I've just flashed the current B.100 firmware about 2 hours ago..
So far I like it, its snappy and crisp.
I've read about others having problems with GPS, but I don't use it so its not an issue for me.
MIKE3409 said:
I've just flashed the current B.100 firmware about 2 hours ago..
So far I like it, its snappy and crisp.
I've read about others having problems with GPS, but I don't use it so its not an issue for me.
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How does it work now? Is it still fast and smooth?
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I had an idea: root, install cwm, make nandroid backup, try ics..
In case I don't like it: install cwm on ics, restore gb backup, unroot..
With this method I'll keep all the bloatware (intentionally) and get my warranty back!
Is it possible to do that?
Hi all...I have an unrooted XU and upgraded to ICS....not sure it it was the upgrade or not but the phone just randomly freezes and have to pull the battery every time to rectify....is this a known issue or anyone else know of this?
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stick with gb. far better than ics
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Use CM
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Little Zed said:
Use CM
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How do i flash cm without losing warranty? As far as I know, that's impossible
u can't. also even cm isn't as good as gb. I've tried loads
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My problem is that I had a Xperia x8 with not-unlockable bootloader running GB (GingerDX) and many apps that I wanted to use were for ICS+ .. I want a later OS version because of compatibility!
So I have to upgrade to official ICS and keep warrant or root and use a custom rom..
Maybe I'll sacrifice my warranty.. I think it's not too risky since I'm used to flash roms
NeriL said:
My problem is that I had a Xperia x8 with not-unlockable bootloader running GB (GingerDX) and many apps that I wanted to use were for ICS+ .. I want a later OS version because of compatibility!
So I have to upgrade to official ICS and keep warrant or root and use a custom rom..
Maybe I'll sacrifice my warranty.. I think it's not too risky since I'm used to flash roms
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Me too have a xperia x8. So, you're sick of GB? So go on, try ICS. What are you afraid of.
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