se x10 mini pro u20i
build number - 2.1.1.A.0.6
firmware - 2.1-update1
kernel - 2.6.29
Basically I'm running stock rom and want to get my phone running gingerbread.
I know how to root, to explore the root, copy and transfer files from sd card and install apps from sd card.
My goal is to get clockworkmod installed so I can install roms easily.
I have followed various tutorials and instructions both on here and other sites to install roms and I'm having no luck.
Half them tell you to use clockworkmod to install roms but it isn't compatible with android 2.1 - they are actually telling you that to update to 2.3 you need to use an app that need 2.3 to use.
I have also tried to get xrecovery working as I have seen methods to install clockworkmod using xrecovery but I have tried instaling xrecovery and experienced problems with that too. I root using super1click, then install busybox as informed and root explorer then download the zip package for xrecovery, extract it and add the files to my sd card, then transfer the 3 files, busybox, changemond and xrecovery.zip to system/bin and chmod them, using root explorer. Then reboot and press the back key when SE logo appears and enter xrecovery but then when I try to select an option and use the home key to select it it just hides the blue text off my screen instead of entering into the option selected and i have to go and install stock rom again using SE Update and start the process all over again.
Can any one help me with this either by telling me how or pointing me to tutorial that does actually work.
stikkki said:
se x10 mini pro u20i
build number - 2.1.1.A.0.6
firmware - 2.1-update1
kernel - 2.6.29
Basically I'm running stock rom and want to get my phone running gingerbread.
I know how to root, to explore the root, copy and transfer files from sd card and install apps from sd card.
My goal is to get clockworkmod installed so I can install roms easily.
.,..
Can any one help me with this either by telling me how or pointing me to tutorial that does actually work.
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Just get flashtool from here
Press root-button (the padlock), it will root and install busybox
Press xrec-button (the button with the cross on it), it will install xrecovery
Go to Advanced -> Reboot -> Recovery -> Default Recovery.
Install the CWM-zipfile you found for installing with xRecovery.
(The only disadvantage with flashtool is that it still doesn't let you install CWM directly)
You should be fine after this
The other option is to extract the CWM files from the zip (they're named like the xRecovery ones), put them in the proper folders and set the proper permissions, the way you tried with xRecovery.
You need to unlock the bootloader following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17378137
Than you can flash a custom kernel using the flashtool. Custom kernels already contain CWM and you can use it to flash the new rom.
blazsov12 said:
You need to unlock the bootloader following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17378137
Than you can flash a custom kernel using the flashtool. Custom kernels already contain CWM and you can use it to flash the new rom.
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I can't get the bootloader unlocked with that method because of the simlock certificate not being correct
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "00EC/00BC"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
MODEL (from GDFS): U20i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1235-3411_2.1.1.A.0.6
CUSTOM VERSION: 1238-0199_R6B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
SERIAL NO: CB511MW83J
NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
MAYBE YOU SHOULD UNLOCK PHONE BY SETOOL2 ?
Elapsed:7 secs.
I do have CWM installed now using a CWM installer using a install.bat file - so is there any roms I can install using this that doesn't require the bootloader unlocked?
stikkki said:
I can't get the bootloader unlocked with that method because of the simlock certificate not being correct
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I do have CWM installed now using a CWM installer using a install.bat file - so is there any roms I can install using this that doesn't require the bootloader unlocked?
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Yes, there are a few
MiniCM7Pro by Bpaul
ArcMiniNxt by Pranav
And i'm sure there are a few others...
Thanks for the replies but I have it all sorted now without having to unlock the bootloader
Set phone to stock with SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
Root phone with SuperOneClick
Installed cwm recovery with cwminstaller-windows-v4-dl
Then followed this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333234 to install CyanoCream Sandwich rom, although I had to change the zip package name from CyanoCream Sandwich (v2.0).zip to update.zip for it to install. Instructions are straight forward and well explained - you have to download a couple packages and install them as per the instructions but all in took about 20 mins from stock to custom.
Now running 2.3.7 on my old x10 mini pro
stikkki said:
Thanks for the replies but I have it all sorted now without having to unlock the bootloader
Set phone to stock with SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
Unlocked phone with SuperOneClick
Installed cwm recovery with cwminstaller-windows-v4-dl
Then followed this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333234 to install CyanoCream Sandwich rom, although I had to change the zip package name from CyanoCream Sandwich (v2.0).zip to update.zip for it to install. Instructions are straight forward and well explained - you have to download a couple packages and install them as per the instructions but all in took about 20 mins from stock to custom.
Now running 2.3.7 on my old x10 mini pro
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You don't need to rename the zips you flash, just choose: install zip from sdcard, and then choose zip from sd-card, it let's you browse the files and folders on the sd-card, so you don't get stuck with lots of update-zips
But good luck with your GB-phone, and glad it all worked well
SmG67 said:
You don't need to rename the zips you flash, just choose: install zip from sdcard, and then choose zip from sd-card, it let's you browse the files and folders on the sd-card, so you don't get stuck with lots of update-zips
But good luck with your GB-phone, and glad it all worked well
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Maybe it was just my phone playing up but I had to rename to update.zip because the install with the original file name failed.
Related
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type flashboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will not enter temp CWM recovery
Choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
hansip87 said:
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
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Aire said, his current kernel supports .62 but they are currently working for repack based on this new firmware.
I haven't tried installing any custom firmware at the moment, I want to test this stock firmware for changes and improvement especially the baseband and battery consumption.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
EDIT: sorry you already did that thanks!
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
hansip87 said:
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
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Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
adarwis said:
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
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The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
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Yep it is I have already flashed back aire's kernel and it is flawless no more test point required. Yay! Thanks for all the devs.
Xperia blog says the firmware is targeted for users in Middle East North Africa region.
Users else where may see little if any noticeable change
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
most download link from MultiUpload cannot download the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM, any alternative link?
Thanks.
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
hansip87 said:
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
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idareyoutoclickthis said:
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
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Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
San.subs said:
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
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Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
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Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
slimfady said:
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
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I'm afraid yes but i never tried it though cause my bootloader is unlocked.
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
baradharajan said:
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
---------- Post added at 12:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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Ask in the Arc forum please.
even i got the same error remote: device must be rooted first... my bootloaders are unlocked.. wht shud i do now
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
I dont read careful this note and now my phone's brick. I cannot access flashmode or fastbootmode anymore. Now my phone only log in temRECOVERY
Can anyone help me. From vietnam
Hi there
The last time sony released the .62 rom when everyone had no root because they have waited that someone builds a custom kernel i thought about rooting my phone but staying on stock .62 kernel.
It is really simple to do that, the only things you need is:
1.A phone with unlocked bootloader
2.Flashtool package of the software you want to root (because of the kernel.sin inside)
3.Any custom kernel with cwm
4.su zip (in atachments)
The first step is that you flash the build version that you want like sony releases a new one then flash it.
second is that you open the ftf file from the software you flashed with 7zip and extract the kernel.sin.
The next step is that you flash a custom firmware of any previous build like the .42 or so or even the cm7 kernel.
You can do this with flashtool or with fastboot.
After you done that boot into recovery go to mounts and storage and mount the sd-card. copy the su.zip to sdcard and unmount the sdcard.
then go back and go to install zip from sdcard.
select the su zip and install it.
power off the device after this is finished.
open flashtool and plug your device into fastboot mode and flash the stock kernel.sin.
after this boot up your device and now you got the newest firmware from sony with root and you don't need to wait for a dev to write a custom kernel
after it booted up you may need to update the superuser binary and the app and install busybox with an busybox installer from the market.
Have fun ^^
If this was usefull for you press the thanks button
Thanks. It works on my wt19i (live with walkman)
how can I make the bootloader?
if i do this, will it reset my system data and phone memory/factory reset???
No it won't reset your data as long as you don't klick on it in recovery :-D
Just stricktly follow the tutorial and you won't have problems
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for all now on ics rooting with this works like a charm
Requirements
Xperia Ray [ST18i] - Unlocked Bootloader
Drivers for Windows - Install PC Companion
[Only for Android 4.0.3] KERNEL from this Link | I use this .img file
Updated to Last Firmware Version from OTA
After Install Update from OTA, you must Unlock you Bootloader.
Tested!
Model Number: ST18i
Android Version: 2.3.4 & 4.0.3
Baseband Version: XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-64 & XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-70
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62 & 4.1.A.0.562
How to Install Root
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
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How to install CWM (Only for 2.3.4!)
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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I use this method & success to Root My Xperia Ray.
Say Thanks please!
Another Great work by Persian-Devs
I cant install CWM by this method!
I cant see the error but i cant get into recovery using vol down.
When you see Sony Ericsson Logo (First Time), press 2 or 3 time Vol - & you can see CWM...
vagrik said:
When you see Sony Ericsson Logo (First Time), press 2 or 3 time Vol - & you can see CWM...
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Ya i tried that. But i did not enter cwn.
I guess it hasnt been installed prop. idk why.
Do you Unlock Bootloader?
EDIT:
You must press Vol - in Sony Ericsson... not Logo picture. First Logo.
vagrik said:
Do you Unlock Bootloader?
EDIT:
You must press Vol - in Sony Ericsson... not Logo picture. First Logo.
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Yes unlocked bootloader.
And yes vol- when i see SonyEricsson.
But i cant get into recovery!
I think you must do again (flash & more)
Sent from my ST18i using Tapatalk
That's awesome! Thanks!
Do you think this method will also work on the ARC S (ST18i)?
Sorry... TL18a
Your tutorial is a bit familiar LOL
As a newbe: some extra questions
You explain clear & idiot-proof, until I came along...
So as a newbe I have a few extra questions.
1. I have a new Xperia Ray 4.0.2.A.0.62 / 2.3.4 / ST18i out of the box. You mention OTA - update is recommended, as I already have 4.0.2.A.0.62; is that ok?
2. You mention You must unlock your bootloader, do you mean go to the offical Sony-Ericsson site and unlock bootloader the "official way"? (I have done this)
3. Which Flashtool, do you mean in point 4? And where can I find it/ download this flashtool?
4. After Unlocking the bootloader & Rooting my xperia ray, I believe I can remove bloatware like (wisepilot-trial, tetris-demo, facebook, topapps, etc.). But: what do I do to remove an app? Do I simply remove \system\apps\chinesetextinput.apk or do I have to uninstall it somehow like a computerprogram?
5. After rooting the system directory continues accessible? Is there a way to protect it again, after the removal of the bloatware? (my goal is just to remove the bloatware)
I hope my questions are not to dumb? With my first smartphone just for a couple of weeks I am a real newbe.
robertos37 said:
You explain clear & idiot-proof, until I came along...
So as a newbe I have a few extra questions.
1. I have a new Xperia Ray 4.0.2.A.0.62 / 2.3.4 / ST18i out of the box. You mention OTA - update is recommended, as I already have 4.0.2.A.0.62; is that ok?
2. You mention You must unlock your bootloader, do you mean go to the offical Sony-Ericsson site and unlock bootloader the "official way"? (I have done this)
3. Which Flashtool, do you mean in point 4? And where can I find it/ download this flashtool?
4. After Unlocking the bootloader & Rooting my xperia ray, I believe I can remove bloatware like (wisepilot-trial, tetris-demo, facebook, topapps, etc.). But: what do I do to remove an app? Do I simply remove \system\apps\chinesetextinput.apk or do I have to uninstall it somehow like a computerprogram?
5. After rooting the system directory continues accessible? Is there a way to protect it again, after the removal of the bloatware? (my goal is just to remove the bloatware)
I hope my questions are not to dumb? With my first smartphone just for a couple of weeks I am a real newbe.
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1. No problem.
2. No problem.
3. Fastboot Tools : Download
4. I delete some application from system\apps, also "chinesetexinput & japanes..."
5. I can't find this application from system\apps!
Success !
Love u mate !
Of all the methods , this worked as told to perfection !
But i skipped the CWM install . this is no problem right ?
GKumaran said:
Love u mate !
Of all the methods , this worked as told to perfection !
But i skipped the CWM install . this is no problem right ?
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I test all CWM version... still not found to the best version!
so... This is no problem!
Rooted
@Vagrik:
Tried it, done it, and got rid of facebook!. With "bloatware" I meant all the unwanted (cr)apps. Offcourse: chinese is gone too. Thanx.
@others:
I used the root, I had to try & see, a little bit of knowledge about ancient msdos helpt me.
First I was confused about placing the zip on the sdcard & the fastboot on my computer, but step by step it just worked out fine.
So I did use the step by step tutorial, including Fastboot, CWM, after that superuser & titanium backup. With titanium backup you can backup all apps; and uninstall the (cr)apps one by one. (I am glad I made a backup first...).
In the end: rooting was easier than the login at this forum... !!! I must have tried a hundred times to finally place this message!
Got one question left: does anyone know the apps connected to "latitude","places", "navigation"; it seems all google; but which apps exactly ?
When u install maps; places, latitude and navigation get installed along with maps
Hello, the tutorial is great but I have may questions.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
there's two folders in the rootxperia.zip do I unzip the contents of rootxperia.zip in to my sd card or just place the rooxperia.zip in to sd card?
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
You mean create folder in flashtool folder? could you explain in detail this part?
mrpeer_1 said:
Hello, the tutorial is great but I have may questions.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
there's two folders in the rootxperia.zip do I unzip the contents of rootxperia.zip in to my sd card or just place the rooxperia.zip in to sd card?
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
You mean create folder in flashtool folder? could you explain in detail this part?
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Only ZIP file, not content or unzip!
no... np...
Is it possible to work with sk17???
Hello.
I tried to root my Sony Xperia Sola with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v9 however whenever i try to restore backup named RootMe phone says - Could not Restore- reconnect external memory and try again. Than phone restarts and says all done, however whn I try to install ClockworkMod Recovery it says that phone is not rooted correctly. How can I fix this?
neJANIS said:
Hello.
I tried to root my Sony Xperia Sola with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v9 however whenever i try to restore backup named RootMe phone says - Could not Restore- reconnect external memory and try again. Than phone restarts and says all done, however whn I try to install ClockworkMod Recovery it says that phone is not rooted correctly. How can I fix this?
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Are you oN 6.1.1.b.1.54 or .10??
1: hv flashtool
2: hv ics ftf
3:both. 54 nd .10 krnels
4: flash nt fastboot. 10 kernel root.
via binary ver 18.7
5:install recovery for locked boatloaders
6: revert back to. 54 kernel
Tadaaa u r rooted
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I have problems too. Stock ICS Xperia Sola. Trying to root with Bin4ry's bat file. I have tried to make it work using any version but it denies. Ex. : v9 :
I can restore RootMe but after rebbot command line just says that it doesn't have permission to mount.
v31:
RootMe doesn't even exist. Used both special- xperia mode and normal new. Nothing, no popup no backup but phone reboots.
Any help ?
IMHO easiest method for rooting is flashing prerooted kernel.
1. download fastboot
2. find some prerooted kernel in sola development thread and put it into fastboot folder
3. flash kernel
phone should be rooted, many prerooted kernels come with cwm recovery so you don't need to install it separately
Hi guys,
As said by lwd8cmd, flash a kernel custom, they are pre rooted (need bootloader unlocked).
It takes 10 seconds to download and flash.
But if your bootloader is locked you need to :
-flash .10 stck kernel
-root
-reflash .54 stock kernel
When your bootloader is unlocked, the life is more simple
xperia sola root
i want to root my sola which is 4.0.4 and kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54
give me required software and all the detail...because i dont have done this kind of things ever
jignesh526 said:
i want to root my sola which is 4.0.4 and kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54
give me required software and all the detail...because i dont have done this kind of things ever
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Please do like anybody, follow the tuto on xda.
You need to know that you can't APPLY the root script when you run .54 kernel, so:
-flash .10 stck kernel with flashtool
-reboot and root
-flash .54 stock kernel with flashtool and the root stay
Go to the following link to found all what you want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273748
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Hey Everybody.Last Week I Unlock My X10 bootloader And Instal TUG-SIDE Gaming Rom.EveryThing Was Doing Fine.1 Day My Friend Told Me to give my PES2013 Data Files To Him.So I Attach my x10 to his LAP-TOP(Fulll Of Viruses)i didnt know that his laptop is full of viruses.any way i was in the way to home that my xperia turn d off and restart in kernel Logo.a Try Seus.Pc Campanion and flashtools.12flash files and I Didnt get Any Respond.it just Stuck On Se Logo And Restart.I Find A file with Android 1.6 i flashed with flash tools and it did work perfect my phone will boot up again but i cant update it to any other roms every time i try to update it will stuck on Se Logo Again...Please Help Me Android 1.6 Is Verry Oldddddd.....
Mraider8 said:
Hey Everybody.Last Week I Unlock My X10 bootloader And Instal TUG-SIDE Gaming Rom.EveryThing Was Doing Fine.1 Day My Friend Told Me to give my PES2013 Data Files To Him.So I Attach my x10 to his LAP-TOP(Fulll Of Viruses)i didnt know that his laptop is full of viruses.any way i was in the way to home that my xperia turn d off and restart in kernel Logo.a Try Seus.Pc Campanion and flashtools.12flash files and I Didnt get Any Respond.it just Stuck On Se Logo And Restart.I Find A file with Android 1.6 i flashed with flash tools and it did work perfect my phone will boot up again but i cant update it to any other roms every time i try to update it will stuck on Se Logo Again...Please Help Me Android 1.6 Is Verry Oldddddd.....
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Get s1tools identify your device and post log here.
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epulrevo said:
Get s1tools identify your device and post log here.
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Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A033"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1227-4612_2.1.A.0.435
CUSTOM VERSION: 1232-9897_R8B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-4-8_2.1.A.0.435
SERIAL NO: CB511GY52N
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:10 secs.
Flash a kernel which contains CWM recovery, boot up into recovery (tap the back key while the phone is booting up/on the kernel loadscreen), format /cache, /data and /system manually from "Mounts & storage", install a ROM from the SD card (corresponding to the flashed kernel), reboot and wait 5-10 minutes as the first boot can take a while.
CCVader13 said:
Flash a kernel which contains CWM recovery, boot up into recovery (tap the back key while the phone is booting up/on the kernel loadscreen), format /cache, /data and /system manually from "Mounts & storage", install a ROM from the SD card (corresponding to the flashed kernel), reboot and wait 5-10 minutes as the first boot can take a while.
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but icant flash a kernel with recovery bicause My bootloader is locked.how do i do that with a locked boot loader?
Mraider8 said:
Hey Everybody.Last Week I Unlock My X10 bootloader....
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You said you've unlocked your bootloader. Most custom ROM's require custom kernels which again require an unlocked bootloader.
Anyway, to unlock your bootloader you have to charge your phone to 100% and follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
To flash a custom kernel you will need the flashtool provided in the above tutorial and a custom kernel of your choice.
CCVader13 said:
You said you've unlocked your bootloader. Most custom ROM's require custom kernels which again require an unlocked bootloader.
Anyway, to unlock your bootloader you have to charge your phone to 100% and follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
To flash a custom kernel you will need the flashtool provided in the above tutorial and a custom kernel of your choice.
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Yess I Told So I Unlock My boot loader but after My X10 breacked I lock my boot loader again and after that i cant unlock my bootloader cause icant boot up in 2.1 i just can boot up in 1.6.can i steel unlock my boot loader at 1.6?
Mraider8 said:
Yess I Told So I Unlock My boot loader but after My X10 breacked I lock my boot loader again and after that i cant unlock my bootloader cause icant boot up in 2.1 i just can boot up in 1.6.can i steel unlock my boot loader at 1.6?
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Yes. Just read the tutorial I gave you.
it seems you have to repeat it again from the first how a way of ROOTING
use a flashtool androxyde.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
and how to unlock your bootloader :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Hi mate go here and have a quick read, it don't take long to upgrade to 2.3.3 -
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-x10/
Read and follow simple instruction's to get back to stock 2.3.3
If that still don't work then download and install - update_service_setup-2.11.4.11 (SEUS) Work's every time for me.
Then follow above instruction's for rooting etc.
Make sure you are using the latest version of flashtool's for - rooting - installing recovery - unlocking boot loader.
Hope this help's. :fingers-crossed:
CCVader13 said:
Yes. Just read the tutorial I gave you.
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Hi im back again...i try rooting...its success and icant unlock my bootloader cause it say android 2.00 or above but my android is 1.6 and i repeat that every time i try to update my android its stuck on SE LOgo and restart...Im really want my phone back...please help me
Mraider8 said:
Hi im back again...i try rooting...its success and icant unlock my bootloader cause it say android 2.00 or above but my android is 1.6 and i repeat that every time i try to update my android its stuck on SE LOgo and restart...Im really want my phone back...please help me
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Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root. And then unlock bootloader then flash required kernel with flashtool then flash your desired roms using recovery.
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epulrevo said:
Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root. And then unlock bootloader then flash required kernel with flashtool then flash your desired roms using recovery.
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My problem Is this That every time i flash my device with Pc Compenion , Seus , Flash tools to 2.1 or 2.3.3 generic my device will restart On SE LOGO And wont boot but when i flash my device with 1.6.ftf my device will boot normaly without any problem.
Mraider8 said:
My problem Is this That every time i flash my device with Pc Compenion , Seus , Flash tools to 2.1 or 2.3.3 generic my device will restart On SE LOGO And wont boot but when i flash my device with 1.6.ftf my device will boot normaly without any problem.
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1) your phone is not bricked, relax
2) you have only 2 ways for flashing: through CWM with a zip or with flashtool a ftf
3) "Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root"
4) first unlock bootloader,read carefully instructions in flashtool software, it takes time and many reboots in if I remember. then flash a CUSTOM kernel with flashtool for your rom,
5) enter into cwm and wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and advanced/wipe dalvik, then install zip from sd card, it will install your custom rom.
chriscx said:
1) your phone is not bricked, relax
2) you have only 2 ways for flashing: through CWM with a zip or with flashtool a ftf
3) "Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root"
4) first unlock bootloader,read carefully instructions in flashtool software, it takes time and many reboots in if I remember. then flash a CUSTOM kernel with flashtool for your rom,
5) enter into cwm and wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and advanced/wipe dalvik, then install zip from sd card, it will install your custom rom.
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DiD i mention that I HAVE 12 2.3.3 GENERIC FTF FILES That Every Time I flash one of them My X10 will Stock On SONY ERICSSON AND RESTART!!!!!??? ALSO I Have 5 2.1 GENERIC Rom THat Its Same Too!!my device wont boot . the only rom that my device boot is 1.6 . THIS Happend After I Flash A CUSTOM rom on my device after that I Install REAL RACING 2 But Data Was full of viruses! When i lunch the game the game was success fully lunched but the day after that when i lunch real racing 2 again,my device hanged and turned off.when i Turn it on, it was restart on semcdebreand kernel logo.i go to recovery.i format cache,system,data and everything else and install my custom rom again.but the problem was steel there and it was restart on kernel logo.so i attempt to RELOCK My boot loader using s1 tools.and install my orginal ftf rom again.But its just stuck on sony ericsson and restart! after flashing so many roms , finaly my phone boot with 1.6 , my phone only boot with 1,6 and wont boot into any 2.3.3 or 2.1.1 roms.HELPPP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Mraider8 said:
DiD i mention that I HAVE 12 2.3.3 GENERIC FTF FILES That Every Time I flash one of them My X10 will Stock On SONY ERICSSON AND RESTART!!!!!??? ALSO I Have 5 2.1 GENERIC Rom THat Its Same Too!!my device wont boot . the only rom that my device boot is 1.6 . THIS Happend After I Flash A CUSTOM rom on my device after that I Install REAL RACING 2 But Data Was full of viruses! When i lunch the game the game was success fully lunched but the day after that when i lunch real racing 2 again,my device hanged and turned off.when i Turn it on, it was restart on semcdebreand kernel logo.i go to recovery.i format cache,system,data and everything else and install my custom rom again.but the problem was steel there and it was restart on kernel logo.so i attempt to RELOCK My boot loader using s1 tools.and install my orginal ftf rom again.But its just stuck on sony ericsson and restart! after flashing so many roms , finaly my phone boot with 1.6 , my phone only boot with 1,6 and wont boot into any 2.3.3 or 2.1.1 roms.HELPPP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Hi mate - The only other suggestion i have is to try Flashing this Rom with Flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212260
I read in the thread it saved some one else from a similar problem.
Just follow the instruction's - Drag and Drop - FTF File in - Flashtool
It's very easy as long as you tick the box saying No Final Verification.
Hope it Help's...
doodownunda said:
Hi mate - The only other suggestion i have is to try Flashing this Rom with Flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212260
I read in the thread it saved some one else from a similar problem.
Just follow the instruction's - Drag and Drop - FTF File in - Flashtool
It's very easy as long as you tick the box saying No Final Verification.
Hope it Help's...
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It wont coz his bootloader is locked. He probably can try flashing stock base rom that support LB. But it might didnt worked cause 1.6 might have older baseband version.
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epulrevo said:
It wont coz his bootloader is locked. He probably can try flashing stock base rom that support LB. But it might didnt worked cause 1.6 might have older baseband version.
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Can you give me a link of LB Supported roms??? im tired try to download many different Roms And All ARE THE Same to my phone.
Mraider8 said:
Can you give me a link of LB Supported roms??? im tired try to download many different Roms And All ARE THE Same to my phone.
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Hey mate don't go getting lazy on us, we are trying to help you my friend.
Don't give up on your x10 dude!
Read this - [HOW-TO]UNLOCK bootloader for X10 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
And a little appreciation would be nice to - (epulrevo, CCVader13 and myself) It's Not hard to click thank's button
You will beat this with the help of xda member's.....
I don't understand how update service install's 1.6. It updates me to 2.3.3 as sony has supported?
doodownunda said:
Hey mate don't go getting lazy on us, we are trying to help you my friend.
Don't give up on your x10 dude!
Read this - [HOW-TO]UNLOCK bootloader for X10 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
And a little appreciation would be nice to - (epulrevo, CCVader13 and myself) It's Not hard to click thank's button
You will beat this with the help of xda member's.....
I don't understand how update service install's 1.6. It updates me to 2.3.3 as sony has supported?
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Hi My friend...I Tried To unlock my bootloader but it dosent work!!!!my phone will Start After few second And Wont unlock!!!!!sony wont update my device to 1.6 I Have a flash files that contains the 1.6.ftf Only This File will work on my phone!