As I have flashed ROMs on many device such as Samsung, HTC and more.. Till today I never used SONY ... Today one of my friend pleaded me to find him a custom ROM for xperia mini.. model no E10i... I have downloaded the full toolkit which recently got updated to new base.
I tried the root and got success.. I have installed the custom kernel.. but after installing it.. I tried to flash a ROM but it got aborted.. first I thought it might be the cause of download.. so I downloaded it again... I jus want to know whether there is need for unlocking bootloader.
WARNING: Pls keep this thread alive... if u don't wanna help ppl.. then please leave this thread
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if your trying to install any custom kernel you will really need to unlock your bootloader. and i think you cant flash custom firmware if your bootlocked.
You may find the instructions to unlock the bootloader here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
sam razzy said:
As I have flashed ROMs on many device such as Samsung, HTC and more.. Till today I never used SONY ... Today one of my friend pleaded me to find him a custom ROM for xperia mini.. model no E10i... I have downloaded the full toolkit which recently got updated to new base.
I tried the root and got success.. I have installed the custom kernel.. but after installing it.. I tried to flash a ROM but it got aborted.. first I thought it might be the cause of download.. so I downloaded it again... I jus want to know whether there is need for unlocking bootloader.
WARNING: Pls keep this thread alive... if u don't wanna help ppl.. then please leave this thread
sent from PaRanOid™ Phablet© NeXus PrimE
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Okay,first of all,your friend asked for a CUSTOM ROM right?Have you make sure that you unlocked your friend phone bootloader?
And also does the kernel / Rom compatible with each others?
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i wan't 2 update my xperia e10i
all the member off xda say itzz imp 2 unloack bootloader to install custom rom...is dere some another way so that i can update my xperia e10i to 2.2 or 2.3....
without unlocking bootloader ..............
is dere some way so...plezz dev help me 2 get.........
delta001 said:
i wan't 2 update my xperia e10i
all the member off xda say itzz imp 2 unloack bootloader to install custom rom...is dere some another way so that i can update my xperia e10i to 2.2 or 2.3....
without unlocking bootloader ..............
is dere some way so...plezz dev help me 2 get.........
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if you want 2.2, all the roms based on 2.2 will work on stock kernel, so you don't need to unlock the bootloader, just hope the download links still work.
If you want 2.3, go to the MiniCM7 thread, the last version to run on stock kernel is 2.0.7, which can still be downloaded from the dev's repository, there is a link in his first post where you can find it.
Any later versions are all based on a custom kernel, so you won't have any luck with those.
Good luck
can u give me the link for 2.2 n also for 2.3.....
& tell me all bugz r removed...........
thanxx for your support....
I posted similar questions the other day on here trying to update my x10 mini pro to 2.3 which I got resolved.
My post towards the bottom tells how I got my phone updated without having to unlock the bootloader and only took about 20 minutes and since installing that rom other roms that don't require an unlocked bootloader are simple to install now and take a matter of minutes to install through cwm recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823973
dude that post is for pro not for mini......
if any dev have link so...plezz give it 2 me i wan't 2.3....full working in my xperia without any bugzz
thanxx 4 your support
Do you have your phone rooted and clockworkmod installed?
If not you will need that done.
Use super1click to root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Then install cwmrecovery for x10 mini http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513534
Then you should be able to install roms that don't require an unlocked bootloader using cwm recovery, booting into it by pressing the back key repeatedly when the white sony ericsson logo text comes up. You need to copy rom to your sd card and once in cwm recovery back up your current rom and then install a new rom.
bro.....i wan't 2.3......if dere any link for 2.3...with unlocking bootloader
plezz provide me
i would be thankfull 2 u....
delta001 said:
bro.....i wan't 2.3......if dere any link for 2.3...with unlocking bootloader
plezz provide me
i would be thankfull 2 u....
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Is your phone rooted and do you have clockworkmod recovery installed?
If not you will have to root your phone and install clockworkmod recovery - I had some problems getting clockworkmod recovery installed on my 2.1 stock rom but the link I put in my previous post installed it without any problems.
Once rooted and clockworkmod recovery installed these roms will install through clockworkmod recovery without the need to unlock your bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1151499
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333234
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16296323&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16802421&postcount=1
There will probably be a few more in the XPERIA X10 Mini Pro Android Development section too.
i think the rom has some bugzz like camera n reboot ...
can any1 help me here....
or provide me some other rom wch is bug free....
delta001 said:
i think the rom has some bugzz like camera n reboot ...
can any1 help me here....
or provide me some other rom wch is bug free....
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This is the last version of MiniCM7 (GB 2.3.5) which will still run on stock kernel on the E10i.
There is not much else, but it's fairly bug-free as far as i can tell from personal experience.
I think you can do that by going on your Settings Menu.
can u explain ......
hey guys .....
i know u may think I am lazy to tell u that but i swear i searched every where to get the solution and u are my last Sanctuary
i have unlocked my bootloader by official method to install cm 10
and now i want to root my device but i try every available method like doomloard, unlockroot and others but unfortunately all of them fail
my question now is
how to install jelly bean at this situation?
thank u
what error are you getting??
Reflash .431..or flash .587 and then try again..
you prolly must hav read this but just in case you havnt..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
If you've unlocked your bootloader, just flash a custom kernel. They are already rooted and has CWM recovery.
Have you tried flashing another kernel with fastboot?
engahmed91 said:
hey guys .....
i know u may think I am lazy to tell u that but i swear i searched every where to get the solution and u are my last Sanctuary
i have unlocked my bootloader by official method to install cm 10
and now i want to root my device but i try every available method like doomloard, unlockroot and others but unfortunately all of them fail
my question now is
how to install jelly bean at this situation?
thank u
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Which version of doomlord's rooting kit did you download?I remember having the same problem until i used a different version and it was rooted perfectly.You should check this, as well as this.
1xperse discussion
Thank u guys i`ve solve the problem by using recoveryneo.img with fastboot :victory: :victory: :victory:
engahmed91 said:
Thank u guys i`ve solve the problem by using recoveryneo.img with fastboot :victory: :victory: :victory:
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Yes thats the right way.
hello all, i have rooted and install cwm on my ray and after these i installed a custom rom (4.0.4...) whatever i want to install MIUI rom . can you please tell me how to do this ? i have downloaded the rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1825892 and tried to flash the rom via cwm ...cwm said 'successfully installed' but my device hang on "SONY" logo....can anybody tell me whats wrong ? ( i wiped all data )
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
shemulweb said:
hello all, i have rooted and install cwm on my ray and after these i installed a custom rom (4.0.4...) whatever i want to install MIUI rom . can you please tell me how to do this ? i have downloaded the rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841208 and tried to flash the rom via cwm ...cwm said 'successfully installed' but my device hang on "SONY" logo....can anybody tell me whats wrong ? ( i wiped all data )
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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dude, you have wrong miui version! the link you posted is for nexus 7.
no wonder if your phone not booting up.
install only miui for xperia ray, you can searh in this forum.
i am really sorry for my mistaken i have replaced the correct link ..please help me
shemulweb said:
i am really sorry for my mistaken i have replaced the correct link ..please help me
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hey
were u able to install the MIUI rom on your ray. Even i am facing the same problem. Please guide if you have installed it
shemulweb said:
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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Have you unlocked your bootloader? I suspect not. This is what flashtools is referencing.
Custom roms and mods that work on stock kernels can be installed on rooted devices.
Some mods/roms make such significant changes to Sony's builds that a new kernel is required (MIUI, CM, AOKP). To install a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader.
You may read the instructions provided by the author of the rom., to flash kernels, you need to unlock your bootloader. Seek and you'll see.
Is that right? lol
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Thanks friends
Thank you all. the problem was unlocking bootloader . after unlocked bootloader i have install the rom successfully. can anybody tell me which MIUI rom is much fast and smooth ?
shemulweb said:
Thank you all. the problem was unlocking bootloader . after unlocked bootloader i have install the rom successfully. can anybody tell me which MIUI rom is much fast and smooth ?
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Now you’ve flashed one ROM on the Ray I can’t see you stopping
It doesn’t matter what WE recommend because your experience of which is the best ROM may be different to ours.
Try them all – I usually change mine once a month. But in my humble opinion, the most cutting edge, fully featured, experimental yet suitable for daily use ROM is PAC. My little Ray runs smoother than my wife’s Galaxy S2 and has so much more swagger – to borrow from AOKP.
so you recommend PAC rom ? actullay i want to stay with my stock based smooth (ASOP) ROM. if you know something then pls recommend me
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
parth.chandak02 said:
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
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Simply try reflashing the stock rom .ftf
Did u follow the instruction correctly?
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parth.chandak02 said:
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
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Hmmm...if i understand your problem correctly, you ROOT and install CWM on you Mango, then you flash custom mods...problem appears after flashing custom mods right????
Hmmm....okey, for you info, those custom mods are for CM10 Roms ONLY and i believe you haven't flash CM10 Roms FIRST before you flash those mods...you can't use those mods on STOCK ROM (GB and ICS)...its designed for JB rom only....No wonder your phone got black screen...you trying to flash some mods that isn't COMPATIBLE with your roms...you need to flash STOCK Roms back if you want to fixed your problem...
for you second question...did your phone BOOTLOADER is Unlock??? if is not then sorry you can't CM Roms without unlocking the Bootloader first....CM Roms mush use CUSTOM KERNEL not STOCK KERNEL and after Unlocking you Bootloader then you can flash CUSTOM KERNEL and CM Roms...
Thank you so much!
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...if i understand your problem correctly, you ROOT and install CWM on you Mango, then you flash custom mods...problem appears after flashing custom mods right????
Hmmm....okey, for you info, those custom mods are for CM10 Roms ONLY and i believe you haven't flash CM10 Roms FIRST before you flash those mods...you can't use those mods on STOCK ROM (GB and ICS)...its designed for JB rom only....No wonder your phone got black screen...you trying to flash some mods that isn't COMPATIBLE with your roms...you need to flash STOCK Roms back if you want to fixed your problem...
for you second question...did your phone BOOTLOADER is Unlock??? if is not then sorry you can't CM Roms without unlocking the Bootloader first....CM Roms mush use CUSTOM KERNEL not STOCK KERNEL and after Unlocking you Bootloader then you can flash CUSTOM KERNEL and CM Roms...
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:victory::victory::victory: yes my bootloader was unlocked... i did the flash thingy and now my phone is as good as new... i'm kindof getting the hold of root now...
thanks alot i restored my phone safely...
just a little bit of more help...
i need the xperia legacy kernel and cm10.1 rom for jb4.2.2
i guesss you already have it... but i wasnt able to find the kernel on google...
please give me the links if possible
thanks again
Thanks... saved my life!
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...if i understand your problem correctly, you ROOT and install CWM on you Mango, then you flash custom mods...problem appears after flashing custom mods right????
Hmmm....okey, for you info, those custom mods are for CM10 Roms ONLY and i believe you haven't flash CM10 Roms FIRST before you flash those mods...you can't use those mods on STOCK ROM (GB and ICS)...its designed for JB rom only....No wonder your phone got black screen...you trying to flash some mods that isn't COMPATIBLE with your roms...you need to flash STOCK Roms back if you want to fixed your problem...
for you second question...did your phone BOOTLOADER is Unlock??? if is not then sorry you can't CM Roms without unlocking the Bootloader first....CM Roms mush use CUSTOM KERNEL not STOCK KERNEL and after Unlocking you Bootloader then you can flash CUSTOM KERNEL and CM Roms...
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mihahn said:
Simply try Reflashing the stock room .ftf
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yes you were right i did the wrong thing....:silly:
now i flashed the stock rom and now have restored it to ics 4.0.4 build 4.1.b.0.587
thanks...also if possible please let me know any link for the custom kernel for cm10 as i need to install jellybean 4.2.2 on the phone... i guess it's the legacy xperia rom...
thanks again
parth.chandak02 said:
yes you were right i did the wrong thing....:silly:
now i flashed the stock rom and now have restored it to ics 4.0.4 build 4.1.b.0.587
thanks...also if possible please let me know any link for the custom kernel for cm10 as i need to install jellybean 4.2.2 on the phone... i guess it's the legacy xperia rom...
thanks again
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As far as I know, the kernel should be in the rom.zip (it's the boot.img). Extract it and flash it using flashtool or the fastboot tools
Otherwise search for a kernel for android 4.2.2 in Dev section and flash that one. Should work too
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
One thing to remember is, before flashing a custom ROM or MOD, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP.
To be on the safer side, backup every week or so and keep the last two or three backups.
messed up again guys...
umm... hi again..
I didn't brick my phone this time (actually i did for a couple of times trying to install a custom rom)
Now my touch screen is unresponsive...
I have searched on google and most websites
Tried flashing the device with a GB ram and back with ics ROM but no luck...
Now the touch screen won't work though all BUTTONS work...
I don't know what to do...
Please help
thank you so very much again...and sorry for the inconvenience caused... again
parth.chandak02 said:
umm... hi again..
I didn't brick my phone this time (actually i did for a couple of times trying to install a custom rom)
Now my touch screen is unresponsive...
I have searched on google and most websites
Tried flashing the device with a GB ram and back with ics ROM but no luck...
Now the touch screen won't work though all BUTTONS work...
I don't know what to do...
Please help
thank you so very much again...and sorry for the inconvenience caused... again
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Check my guide on how to fix a broken touchscreen. It's in the stickies in general forum and there are many methods and ideas how to fix it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
pl. help
mihahn said:
Check my guide on how to fix a broken touchscreen. It's in the stickies in general forum and there are many methods and ideas how to fix it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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Hi... I guess I am unable to do anything...
Is there a simpler method??
I mean I tried some of the methods in your post... But no luck...
Can't I just flash an old rom to get my screen working?? Isn't there anyone who has created a software for this...
Please help... I am utterly confused and frustrated...
anyway thanks...
i think i'm gonna be using this phone without a touchscreen now on...:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
btw...
Hey btw my touch buttons are also not working... if there is anything on it please let me know...
i need to repair this phone...pl help...
thanks a ton...
Follow this Procedure..
parth.chandak02 said:
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
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Your phone got almost bricked,No it didnt, First thing before installing a custom ROM clear your system,data,cache partition..did you do that?
ok so you have CWM installed..follow this exactly
Start CWM by pressing vol down when your phone starts up,Select Mount USB Storage under mounts and storage,connect phone to pc,transfer ROM zip file to sdcard then
format /system ,/data,/cache ,now select install zip from sdcard and select your ROM zip file from sdcard
Reboot System..
You should be clear now..
Hope i helped..
Regards..
PS :Certain CM ROMS can be highly unstable so i recommend checking out the bugs and everything before you flash a CM rom..otherwise ICS is always smooth and stable..and have got a lot a lot of mdpi roms on xda..thanks to devs..
EDIT: if u r on a stock kernel,then unlock your bootloader by following steps at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com then flash a custom kernel that supports JB..look over at the index thread created by predator at the dev section..
then follow my steps above..
DO NOT FLASH CUSTOM JB ROM ON STOCK ICS KERNEL.IT WONT WORK.
a|\|droid_user said:
Your phone got almost bricked,No it didnt, First thing before installing a custom ROM clear your system,data,cache partition..did you do that?
ok so you have CWM installed..follow this exactly
Start CWM by pressing vol down when your phone starts up,Select Mount USB Storage under mounts and storage,connect phone to pc,transfer ROM zip file to sdcard then
format /system ,/data,/cache ,now select install zip from sdcard and select your ROM zip file from sdcard
Reboot System..
You should be clear now..
Hope i helped..
Regards..
PS :Certain CM ROMS can be highly unstable so i recommend checking out the bugs and everything before you flash a CM rom..otherwise ICS is always smooth and stable..and have got a lot a lot of mdpi roms on xda..thanks to devs..
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u forgot to tell it must be a stock ICS rom (as he has stock kernel) otherwise he may flash cm10.2 on it and i would be messed up 2nd time
bejunk said:
u forgot to tell it must be a stock ICS rom (as he has stock kernel) otherwise he may flash cm10.2 on it and i would be messed up 2nd time
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Yup u r correct..
Hello guys, probably i'm just i newbie and the answer of my question is easier than i think. I'm currently running the Cyano11 on my xperia p and i was thinking of trying a jb based custom rom, like the Phoenix. Firstly i have to flash the latest stock jb rom right? where i can find it? and for installing it, what i have to do? like the other roms, i can flash it with the recovery? and, what about the kernel? sorry guys, i'm really confused about that... is there someone who can help a terrible noob like me? thanks u a lot
tom
When you are trying to flash a rom read that page completely .. It has all the info you will actually ever need ever
Go to xperia p devlopment page .. First thread will be some thing like this "ROOTING UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER xx xxx xxxx .. NOOBS here !"
Read that thread completely you will end up having all you need
For kernel .. there is kernel in built in a rom so when you flash sony's rom you will have sony's kernel . For phoenix he asked you to flash NEMESIS because it gives you a custom recovery so that you can flash your rom from there .. thats it .
HIT THANKS dude .. psst I OWN A XPERIA P
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Hello man, sorry for the delay! i read all the information on that page months ago, when i tried to root the device. now i took another look on there but i just can't find how to flash the stock rom! this is my only trouble (since now)... can u tell me how to do?
tom
Anyone can help me? I cant find how to flash the stock rom...
Goto that newbies thread there will be a link in description to download stock ROM . install drivers on PC and install flash tool ..again all how tos are present in noobs
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i have everything ready (root, drivers ecc)! and now i have found the stock rom thank you man
^ ^
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