Hi guys! I'm planning to buy Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman. I was wandering if it is possible to install custom roms on it? I saw some roms on the development forum, but I couldn't find a tutorial for this specific device. Thanks in advance
Also, I would apreciate opinions on this device... I don't want to buy a piece of crap.
PS: I come from a x10 Mini device
If u want to install custom roms,unlock bootloader,flash custom kernel with recovery,and then u can flash custom roms.
Or not unlock the bootloader,if u can't,root your phone,and install rom that supports locked bootloader.
The phone is very good,so u should be happy with it.
Yes you can . But you don't have to flash custom rom . Stock rom is itself pretty good.
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I need a better battery life, good on gaming and better perfomance rom for MY SE W8...
Anyone? I want rom that using stock kernel and no unlock bootloader... because I already hard brick my phone last week(try to unlock bootloader)... please tell me the link...
BohArie said:
I need a better battery life, good on gaming and better perfomance rom for MY SE W8...
Anyone? I want rom that using stock kernel and no unlock bootloader... because I already hard brick my phone last week(try to unlock bootloader)... please tell me the link...
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Not gonna happen with a locked bootloader.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
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please... anyone... i relly need that kind of rom..
zelendel said:
Not gonna happen with a locked bootloader.
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some say that if 11W39 and above must hard brick if want to unlock and install custom kernel. that's why i want to search a rom that using a stock kernel... a cyanoganmod 7 rom is using custom kernel... there anyone know a website of cyanogenmod 7 rom is using stock kernel??
P.S: sorry for my bad english..
BohArie said:
some say that if 11W39 and above must hard brick if want to unlock and install custom kernel. that's why i want to search a rom that using a stock kernel... a cyanoganmod 7 rom is using custom kernel... there anyone know a website of cyanogenmod 7 rom is using stock kernel??
P.S: sorry for my bad english..
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You will never find a CM rom with a stock kernel as CM doesnt use anything that is from the OEM. they only use AOSP kernels and coding. Nothing from Sony,HTC,samsung, or Motorola.
zelendel said:
You will never find a CM rom with a stock kernel as CM doesnt use anything that is from the OEM. they only use AOSP kernels and coding. Nothing from Sony,HTC,samsung, or Motorola.
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So.. U mean that w8 11W39 and above will never can upgrade 2 CM rom? bcause the rom using only custom kernel. too bad for me... it's ok... urmmm... do u know any rom that good on battery life, games, perfomance and dual touch for se w8?? just asking...
BohArie said:
So.. U mean that w8 11W39 and above will never can upgrade 2 CM rom? bcause the rom using only custom kernel. too bad for me... it's ok... urmmm... do u know any rom that good on battery life, games, perfomance and dual touch for se w8?? just asking...
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hey dude try to use gingerDX or gingerxperiav21 in this custom rom i didnt update my baseband and kernel...Wait for the others reply
pdhaliknihudas said:
hey dude try to use gingerDX or gingerxperiav21 in this custom rom i didnt update my baseband and kernel...Wait for the others reply
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how about multitouch?? I already try the gingerDX but no multitouch... Will try for gingerxperiaV21.. hope gingerxperia rom is stable version & multitouch also on this rom...
there any walkman w8 custom rom not xperia x8 rom.. share the link..
BohArie said:
there any walkman w8 custom rom not xperia x8 rom.. share the link..
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Used gingerdx.. U can get multitouch with some trick..
U already have ginger dx rom??
PM me if you interest..
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Dheny Brightside said:
Used gingerdx.. U can get multitouch with some trick..
U already have ginger dx rom??
PM me if you interest..
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already use but can u fix it only for w8...
gingerdx with stock kernel.
but i want froyo rom...
my friend said that 2.3 use too much battery... and froyo has a good battery life.... his w8 using froyo rom but unstable... and he use the phone for 7d with that rom.... i ask him for the rom but he said make it own ur own. im using windows 7... please I want stable froyo with good battery life,perfomance...
can u help me?
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or if have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
jdotk said:
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or i have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
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for xperia mini(st15i) there is a temp CWM recovery that you can flash with flashtool(require unlocking bootloader) and you can flash mods and when you reboot the device CWM is gone.
search temp boot for xperia mini pro.if you find maybe usefull for you.
if you find temp boot for your device you can root your device with CWM.
Rooting is the gate to modding pal. . .
You need to do it. . .
Also bootloader should be unlocked as if u wanna install custom rom some of them are only for unlocked bootloaders. . .
Rest use search button
Happy modding
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Remember unlocking the boatloader u will loose ur warranty..
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Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
jdotk said:
Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
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Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
You can without unlocking...
CircuitBug said:
To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
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Hello.
To use CWM without unlocking your bootloader, I did the following :
Start with an xperia mini pro with official ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
First, I rooted my xperia following the topic : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357
Then I used RecoverX to install CWM without unlocking the bootloader : http://www.iphoneandroidtips.org/how-to/recoverx-to-install-recovery-for-sony-xperia-phones/
Then you restart your Mini Pro when Sony appears, keep on taping on Volume down button to enter CWM menu :cyclops:
Then I could install custom ROMs CyanogenTimescape, RealICS, AOKP (Roms that allow locked bootloaders)
I hope that can help you.
sandy7 said:
Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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It's for 431.. it will work
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jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Sir i read it thoroughly.. but was unable to root.
wen i was trying 2b. I downloaded Xperia-ROOT.rev4.zip and executed 01-local-prop.cmd it said rooted device not found.
was there something i missed???
Thanks.
You need to have root already, before updating to ICS.
You need rooted Gingerbread in order to root ICS. Make sure ADB drivers are installed.
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Hello friends
I am buying Sony Xperia U which I think is a great smartphone. Can someone please tell me a few tips and tricks to save battery on my phone and The best ROM and Kernel for Xperia U (according to you)?
Any help regarding this is appreciated!
lalitindoria said:
Hello friends
I am buying Sony Xperia U which I think is a great smartphone. Can someone please tell me a few tips and tricks to save battery on my phone and The best ROM and Kernel for Xperia U (according to you)?
Any help regarding this is appreciated!
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Activated the auto brightness, or just make the brightness to the lowest.
In ICS for xperia u have a feature called extended baterry, just activated it and ur battery will be saving.
About rom just go to U development section, and look for the best review from another user in a rom thread.
Sorry for my bad english
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Thanks mate!
yeahh ur welcome
lalitindoria said:
Hello friends
I am buying Sony Xperia U which I think is a great smartphone. Can someone please tell me a few tips and tricks to save battery on my phone and The best ROM and Kernel for Xperia U (according to you)?
Any help regarding this is appreciated!
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Well currently developers on the xda xperia u forum are hard at work on creating different Roms for the xperia U
Also a CM version for the Xperia U is coming.
Just check out the development sub forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1728
there are alot different roms available depends on your wishes which one you prefer
check out this thread with an overview of roms kernels and other stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936477
Thanks a lot. But currently, I am stuck up here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948128 Can someone help me please?
lalitindoria said:
Thanks a lot. But currently, I am stuck up here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948128 Can someone help me please?
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Why not use Flashtool? If you intend to flash any Rom then it really dont matter how your device gets ICS.
I flashed st25a on my st25i without any problems. I have since rooted my device and added a few tweaks to the stock Rom. I will flash a custom Rom soon, when they add a few more features and a bit more stability.
I have a "bl unlock = no" device
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corsav6 said:
Why not use Flashtool? If you intend to flash any Rom then it really dont matter how your device gets ICS.
I flashed st25a on my st25i without any problems. I have since rooted my device and added a few tweaks to the stock Rom. I will flash a custom Rom soon, when they add a few more features and a bit more stability.
I have a "bl unlock = no" device
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Oh :/ Yes I have flashed ICS. The problem was with Windows 8 driver signature verification. I solved it somehow and flashed using FlashTool. Thanks for your help guys!
So you have bl unlock="no" that means you can not unlock your device's bootloader?
SONY XPERIA U/ICS/UNROOTED
Hiiiii iam entirely new to rooting..
I have sony xperia with ICS and UNROOTED
please can anyone tell me the safe,easy and simple method to root my phone without voiding warranty on my phn..
what are custom roms and where do i get them and how to install them on my phone..?
thank u very much..
waiting for ur suggestions..
Root your ICS phone via Flashtool. Install custom roms via CWM.
All howtos and links are on the development section.
Just read.
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vinaysweetheart007 said:
SONY XPERIA U/ICS/UNROOTED
Hiiiii iam entirely new to rooting..
I have sony xperia with ICS and UNROOTED
please can anyone tell me the safe,easy and simple method to root my phone without voiding warranty on my phn..
what are custom roms and where do i get them and how to install them on my phone..?
thank u very much..
waiting for ur suggestions..
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Hi Vinaysweetheart007..
First Of All U Need To Know There Is No Way U Can Root Ur Phone Without Voiding The warranty..
But U can UnRoot It.. Then U Can Get Ur Warranty Back..
Xperia U On ICS.. U Can Root It With 1 Click..
Here's bin4ry's Thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Just Go to To The Thread.. Download The File Follow The Instructions..There u go Done!!!!. Easier Then Ever..
when u are Rooted U Can Install The CWM Recovery For Ur Device..
Thanq felipevsw and ahmedyar91...
that was really helpful answers to me..
can i ask one more question
what are custom roms and why they are used...?
Please do not post Q&A in the general section.
Thread moved to Q&A
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vinaysweetheart007 said:
Thanq felipevsw and ahmedyar91...
that was really helpful answers to me..
can i ask one more question
what are custom roms and why they are used...?
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First of all rooting ina way voids ur warranty buh it's a bit inda grey area...
You can root by binary method given in the above post....
Now with the custom rom.. These are tweaked Rom for better performance and stability and mods which give you more features of your device...
You gotu flash the rom which is ment for your device ONLY and it can also BRICK device if not done properly....
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hi i just recently switched from an xperia x10 mini (mimi) to an XPERIA U ST25a
Android 2.3.7
firmware 6.0.B1.564
kernel 2.6.35.7+
I was palnning to update to android 4.0.4 but i was told not to since it get alot laggy.
can someone link me on how to root this device im not sure if its the same way i did
for my mimi.
and what do you suggest is the best kernel/rom for this device? (stable)
i honestly want to get the most of it. thanks for the help in advance.
I HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN TRYINT TO ROOT IT SAYS IM IN MTP MODE, and i dont know how to disable that seems like its by defautl
Just look in this section for an gbrocks and flash it it stock modified gb rom and work great and its also prerooted.
P.S. wrong section pal, it should be in Q/A section, and in future just use search button on this forum coz its been answerd a lot of times
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First of all wrong section, you may put in the Q & A section,
Secondly there is no rating for custom kernels/ROMs, every development is best in its own unique way !
Use search for rooting methods
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thank you verymuch for ur replies and sorry i found the seccion now U.U ..
i just foudn the GB rom but i believe i need to flash first dont i? and im having trouble with that i got this messege "15/016/2013 22:16:40 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work" im also having trouble with unlocking bootloader i found a video here in the forum but it says root ICS/JB xperia U will it be the same way for GB?
83RN15 said:
thank you verymuch for ur replies and sorry i found the seccion now U.U ..
i just foudn the GB rom but i believe i need to flash first dont i? and im having trouble with that i got this messege "15/016/2013 22:16:40 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work" im also having trouble with unlocking bootloader i found a video here in the forum but it says root ICS/JB xperia U will it be the same way for GB?
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You may require unlocked boot loader for rooting GB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_U
Look at that page !
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mrmbk said:
You may require unlocked boot loader for rooting GB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_U
Look at that page !
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THANKS I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY ROOTED AND UNLOCKED MY PHONE
now im trying to install CWM but on that page it shows only CWM for ICS
im running ANDROIDN 2.3.7
i tried it and when i turn off phone i rapidly prass vol down and shows the blue green blue light but then it goes back to sony logo and starts normally
Now as you have unlocked your boot loader you can flash custom kernels, most of them have pre installed CWM.
Check for GB ROMs in the development forum.
Or CM9 ROMs are pretty smooth and simple, you may flash stock ICS (ftf file) and flash a CM9 ROM.
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