Can someone suggest me a kernel and an ics (or jellybean if exists) rom to flash on my xperia mini? I have now ics stock and my bootloader is unlocked. Also i want a guide to help me flash the rom and kernel.
(And also i have a question. Do i need a different custom kernel for every custom rom?)
GiwrgosP- said:
Can someone suggest me a kernel and an ics (or jellybean if exists) rom to flash on my xperia mini? I have now ics stock and my bootloader is unlocked. Also i want a guide to help me flash the rom and kernel.
(And also i have a question. Do i need a different custom kernel for every custom rom?)
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If you want jelly bean, there's Cyanogenmod 10 by FXP, JellyVanilla and Cyanogenmod 10 by expeacer.
The easiest way to flash a kernel is via flashtool. Just download flashtool and install it. Go to the installation folder and install the drivers. For unlocking bootloader, fastboot should work for you and sdk tools should be installed.
Download the rom you want and the recommend kernel , place the installation zip file on your sd card and go back to flashtool.
In flashtool you click on the flash and select fastboot mode. You turn off your device and hold down the volume up key while connecting to pc. The blue led will light up. Then you select the boot.img you downloaded first. It should be named boot.img, otherwise rename it. Just select it and flashtool will automaticly flash it.
CHECK THE LOG BEFORE YOU PLUG OFF DEVICE!! If there are no errors, just restart device and press volume down again and again. Then you are in cwm. Look in the tutorial how to install the rom what has to be formatted/wiped (like cache or data, etc) and do it like it's explained there. Then select install zip from sd card -> choose zip and install it.
Just reboot and enjoy
After seeing the links of jellybean roms i changed my mind. They have much problems! So could you suggest me an ICS rom?
GiwrgosP- said:
After seeing the links of jellybean roms i changed my mind. They have much problems! So could you suggest me an ICS rom?
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Expeacer's exmiui.
In this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694027 link it says that it has auto root. This means tha if I flash this kernel then i can flash the ExMIUIv4 2.8.10 rom without rooting?
Miui rom already rooted by default. Such autoroot kernel will give problem with miui rom, u'll get superuser from the kernel and lbe guard from miui at the same time.
I've fixed such bugs in my kernel, try it if u want.
an0nym0us_ said:
Miui rom already rooted by default. Such autoroot kernel will give problem with miui rom, u'll get superuser from the kernel and lbe guard from miui at the same time.
I've fixed such bugs in my kernel, try it if u want.
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Ok, can you send me a link of your kernel?
So,
1) I flash your kernel using flashtool
2) I download CMW (when i have your kernel and the stock ics)
3) I flash the custom rom
This is all i have to do?
Look in dev subforum, my kernel thread is there.
Anyway:
1- flash kernel. Obviously your bootloader need to be unlock to do this.
2- cwm recovery already in kernel, dont need separate download/install for it. Just boot into cwm after u flashed kernel.
3- do factory reset from cwm, then do wipe dalvik cache.
4- flash rom.
5- reboot into rom.
6- profit
GiwrgosP- said:
Ok, can you send me a link of your kernel?
So,
1) I flash your kernel using flashtool
2) I download CMW (when i have your kernel and the stock ics)
3) I flash the custom rom
This is all i have to do?
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You don't need to download cwm, it's included in the kernel! Just flash kernel and reboot, while rebooting press volume down again and again!
EDIT:: Sorry, posted at nearly the same time
an0nym0us_ said:
Look in dev subforum, my kernel thread is there.
Anyway:
1- flash kernel. Obviously your bootloader need to be unlock to do this.
2- cwm recovery already in kernel, dont need separate download/install for it. Just boot into cwm after u flashed kernel.
3- do factory reset from cwm, then do wipe dalvik cache.
4- flash rom.
5- reboot into rom.
6- profit
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What is the name of your kernel to search it? :fingers-crossed:
GiwrgosP- said:
What is the name of your kernel to search it? :fingers-crossed:
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It's MESA Kernel here.
mihahn said:
It's MESA Kernel here.
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Thanx!!! If i have a problem I will post!
I'm also a newbie on android. Can you give me the easiest and most effective way on how to unlock bootloader?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
kenstwit said:
I'm also a newbie on android. Can you give me the easiest and most effective way on how to unlock bootloader?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
everything is explained there. After unlocking your BL, flash a custom kernel RAGE KERNEL is my favorite as of now. If it gets into bootloop, meaning, your phone enters the boot animation but cannot get into the home screen, just make a full wipe in CWM. Then reebot. Works 100% with me!
kenstwit said:
I'm also a newbie on android. Can you give me the easiest and most effective way on how to unlock bootloader?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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You can unlock your bootloader officially,but you will lose your "DRM" . As a result, "track ID" and some features of "Facebook inside xperia" will never work again.Unlocking bootloader via "test point method" is somewhat hard.But it is the best way.That is how I've unlocked mine..!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
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I've recently bought this phone and now I'm willing to install a custom ROM (like FXP CM9.0).
I know that before anything I should unlock the bootloader of my phone. I don't care about DRM things, so I could just go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and follow the procedure there, right?
After, what should I do? Do I need to install CWM (from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741) to be able to flash the ROM?
I've read in another topic of this section someone telling the user to follow the procedure of this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613.
That topic teaches you how to unlock bootloader, but can't I just do that using Sony Ericsson's own method?
u should root first before can install cwm
yusmiza said:
u should root first before can install cwm
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Is not needed.
First, unlock bootloader.
Second, copy ROM .zip file to SD card, install custom kernel, most of them include already CWM.
Third, enter CWM and install custom ROM.
That last topic, it is the same as on official Sony method, but it is brought everything to one app, so you don't need to get the code yourself or use fastboot, just insert IMEI and let the app do it.
Haven't tested myself, so unaware of it.
Someguyfromhell said:
Is not needed.
First, unlock bootloader.
Second, copy ROM .zip file to SD card, install custom kernel, most of them include already CWM.
Third, enter CWM and install custom ROM.
That last topic, it is the same as on official Sony method, but it is brought everything to one app, so you don't need to get the code yourself or use fastboot, just insert IMEI and let the app do it.
Haven't tested myself, so unaware of it.
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I didn't look into FXP CM9.0 files. Does it include a proper kernel with CWM to work with that ROM?
Also, FXP recommends users to install "SEMC BASEBAND 64".
Do I install it before using CWM to "install from ZIP" the FXP CM9.0 ROM?
Also, how do I install that baseband? Using Flashtool? Does SEUS already install the latest baseband if I use it to update my phone?
Sorry for so many questions.
Check your baseband version from settings-about phone, 2 last numbers. Not familiar with it, because I haven't used CM, not stable enough for me.
CM includes kernel, it is the boot.img file, already in the zip. Just extract the boot.img, then place zip file to sdcard.
Don't worry about the questions, we all were beginners one time.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
Hi, I am new in the forum, i don't know if this is the correct place to make this question, does somebody know if exist a way to change the walkman key? i hate the walkman player so I want to use the key to access to other app like power amp or something like that, thanks!
Someguyfromhell said:
Check your baseband version from settings-about phone, 2 last numbers. Not familiar with it, because I haven't used CM, not stable enough for me.
CM includes kernel, it is the boot.img file, already in the zip. Just extract the boot.img, then place zip file to sdcard.
Don't worry about the questions, we all were beginners one time.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
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So I need to use Flashtools to flash that boot.img (custom kernel with CWM) into my phone, right?
After flashing, I power on my phone and enter into CWM mode to wipe memory and then flash the firmware using the ROM's .zip file that is in SD Card.
Is that the right procedure (obviously assuming that I've unlocked the bootloader before)?
davidcmc said:
So I need to use Flashtools to flash that boot.img (custom kernel with CWM) into my phone, right?
After flashing, I power on my phone and enter into CWM mode to wipe memory and then flash the firmware using the ROM's .zip file that is in SD Card.
Is that the right procedure (obviously assuming that I've unlocked the bootloader before)?
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you can use this post as a guide for flashing a custom rom on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24092702&postcount=10
i personally used the SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123 to unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel
then just copy rom on your sd card
boot into cwn, wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache.
then install zip file of the custom rom.
reboot. and do another reboot. done.
petrcech said:
Hi, I am new in the forum, i don't know if this is the correct place to make this question, does somebody know if exist a way to change the walkman key? i hate the walkman player so I want to use the key to access to other app like power amp or something like that, thanks!
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535915
Set as Search key and then use some app to set Search key to launch an app.
I have a xperia mini st15i-1.locked bootloader. 2.Unrooted. For rooting purpose i flash with a .42 based ftf file using flash tool and then i root my phone and install cwm by market app. Then I put the file to the to sd card and install it using aroma installer after wiping -1.cache,factory reset 2.format data 3.format system 4.format cache 5.format dalvik cache. Installation completes and when the device is rebooted it stcks after showing the boot animation.Dont know whats wrong.Please help I am tired of trying all this thing repetitively but no luck for me.
Which ROM did you flash? Which kernel are you using? If it's an ICS based ROM, and you're on a .42 GB, obviously enough the phone won't boot properly.
Feanor88 said:
Which ROM did you flash? Which kernel are you using? If it's an ICS based ROM, and you're on a .42 GB, obviously enough the phone won't boot properly.
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I am using stock kernel as i have locked bootloader.
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578109
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748576
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28026240#post28026240
What is meant by ics based rom??
It means that they are developed starting from official Sony ICS ROM. Therefore, they will only work if you are using ICS kernel.
Do this:
-Download from HERE Mini's ICS firmware.
-Use Flashtool to flash only the kernel: this means you have to select the ICS .ftf and then uncheck all "Wipe" boxes. Then check all "Exclude" voices, but leave "Exclude kernel" unchecked.
-After flashing the kernel, you should be able to boot.
Feanor88 said:
It means that they are developed starting from official Sony ICS ROM. Therefore, they will only work if you are using ICS kernel.
Do this:
-Download from HERE Mini's ICS firmware.
-Use Flashtool to flash only the kernel: this means you have to select the ICS .ftf and then uncheck all "Wipe" boxes. Then check all "Exclude" voices, but leave "Exclude kernel" unchecked.
-After flashing the kernel, you should be able to boot.
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Thnxx....But if I want to install those roms then what should I do?Do I have to root the ICS?? I have this ftf and just flashed but I lost root access.
Well, you lost root access because you didn't do what I told you to do.
So why should I tell you what to do next? You probably wouldn't do it.
So... you flashed ICS. Congratulations. Now, to root ICS, you have to flash GB back. Then root it. Then, you can:
a) Flash ICS following THIS tutorial to keep root. Then install CWM. Then, use CWM to flash the ROM.
b) Install CWM on GB. Use CWM to flash the ROM. And then you can do what I told you to do earlier. That is: ONLY. FLASH. ICS. KERNEL. Not the whole ROM. Otherwise, you'll have to start from the beginning.
Good Quote. CongratulATION
Feanor88 said:
Well, you lost root access because you didn't do what I told you to do.
So why should I tell you what to do next? You probably wouldn't do it.
So... you flashed ICS. Congratulations. Now, to root ICS, you have to flash GB back. Then root it. Then, you can:
a) Flash ICS following THIS tutorial to keep root. Then install CWM. Then, use CWM to flash the ROM.
b) Install CWM on GB. Use CWM to flash the ROM. And then you can do what I told you to do earlier. That is: ONLY. FLASH. ICS. KERNEL. Not the whole ROM. Otherwise, you'll have to start from the beginning.
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At last I m done...Thnx for all your help man....thanx a lot...
juabhi said:
At last I m done...Thnx for all your help man....thanx a lot...
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You're welcome
eltonpestana said:
Good Quote. CongratulATION
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What?
I've tried to install CM9 in my LWW but ended up in a boot loop
tried wiping everything but it's not helping.
I've also tried to install Ex MiUI4 also same result. got the boot logo but
restarting over n over again.
What am i missing here
I have rooted , BL unlocked 4.0.4 stock rom.
Please guide me to install CM9 in a proper way.
Need some help here guys.
Did you flash the proper kernel?
Hi!
First of all, sorry for hijacking the thread but I'm in a similar situation, so there maybe no need to create a new topic.
Well, I also want to try CM9, but I've got some doubts yet.
My LWW is not rooted nor with bootloader unlocked, and I'm running official ICS 4.0.4.
I've been reading the tutorials/FAQ topic in this section and making some research (many thanks to all the community!:good but just to be on the safe side I need to clarify this.
I really need to root my phone in order to run CWM, which, subsequently is required to flash new kernel and ROM, right?
In case I want to go back to full stock, will I be able to backup stock kernel and ROM, then restore them, then re-lock bootloader, and finally, able to install OTA updates?
Thanks in advance!
You don't have to root and/or install CWM in order to install a custom ROM, that requires custom kernel.
These custom kernels already include root and recovery, so you don't need to install them manually, else you're just wasting your time.
And yes, make sure to install that custom kernel aswell.
Great! Thanks for your answer!:good:
I pretend to install FXP CM9.
Just one more thing... in case I need/want to revert to full stock (kernel+ROM) is it enough to re-lock bootloader and then "repair" in PC Companion? Or will this just mess things up and in that case I would need to install CWM to backup stocks (before flashing new kernel+ROM of course)?
Thanks again!
First flash stock ROM using flashtool. Then, relock bootloader. You can't repair with PC Companion while you're on CM9
Got it!
Thanks a lot for your help!:good:
Feanor88 said:
Did you flash the proper kernel?
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I have flash the boot.img file inside of the CM9 zip file.
I guess that is the correct kernel ?
these are the steps i have followed.
1.) Boot in to recovery
2.) Wiped all user data, cache, dalvik cache, battery stats.
3.) Installed the cm-9.0.0-RC1-coconut.zip file (it had boot.img file also. should i need to remove it ?)
taken from : http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/jenkins/3487/cm-9.0.0-RC1-coconut.zip
(haven't flashed the baseband zip yet)
4.) Reboot the phone into fastboot mode.
5.) flashed the kernel (taken from above zip file )
6.) Reboot the phone.
Ended up in Boot loop every time.
You need to flash the kernel. Use Flashtool. Enter fastboot (make sure you have proper drivers installed) and flash the boot.img. Then you'll be able to boot properly
what is the correct kernel would be ?
Sorry, I might have mistaken you. Did you already flash the boot.img via fastboot mode?
Ok, now I remember. I think the provided kernel does not work, it's bugged. You should use another one. I'll search the forum, there are other threads about this. Do the same, you'll find an answer in the first 2 or 3 pages of this forum
Here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28354324&postcount=7
Yes CM9 kernel is not working, it s bugged.
You should try "FXP 127" or "FXP 128" kernel.
Try FXP 128 because it is the latest one and with less bugs....
You can download it from here....
FXP 128 - CM9
Feanor88 said:
Sorry, I might have mistaken you. Did you already flash the boot.img via fastboot mode?
Ok, now I remember. I think the provided kernel does not work, it's bugged. You should use another one. I'll search the forum, there are other threads about this. Do the same, you'll find an answer in the first 2 or 3 pages of this forum
Here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28354324&postcount=7
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deamonoid said:
Yes CM9 kernel is not working, it s bugged.
You should try "FXP 127" or "FXP 128" kernel.
Try FXP 128 because it is the latest one and with less bugs....
You can download it from here....
FXP 128 - CM9
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Hey thanks a lot guys. finally it worked.
This community is awesome i would say :good:
Have you try this site?
"androidust"
deamonoid said:
Yes CM9 kernel is not working, it s bugged.
You should try "FXP 127" or "FXP 128" kernel.
Try FXP 128 because it is the latest one and with less bugs....
You can download it from here....
FXP 128 - CM9
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So.. If i want to flash FXP CM9 ROM, i should use FXP128 kernel? How about latest 142 kernel? It's also bugged?
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
Noob question
Sharaz22 said:
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
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Sorry for this question but I do not have any customization on my XS. I have copied the CWM.ZIP and ROM.ZIP files on SD card. Could you please suggest how can I flash ROM.ZIP as I do not have any custom recovery installed.
p.s. The bootlocker is also locked.
sozofriend1234 said:
Sorry for this question but I do not have any customization on my XS. I have copied the CWM.ZIP and ROM.ZIP files on SD card. Could you please suggest how can I flash ROM.ZIP as I do not have any custom recovery installed.
p.s. The bootlocker is also locked.
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This is a fix only for who is installing custom ROMs without custom kernel. To install recovery, search for it.
I have had a problem, after flashing Rom, before flashing your zips I wiped cache, and started this problem in recovery:
Can't mount CACHE/recovery/log
then after flashing your zips phone stuck reboting at logo sony, so I have to start from zero, do you know why have that ocurred, is it because wiping cache?
Can i use this method to flash cm10 without custom kernel?
rumkugel13 said:
Can i use this method to flash cm10 without custom kernel?
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No, CM10 requires the CM10 kernel, no work arounds, sorry.
fareeed said:
No, CM10 requires the CM10 kernel, no work arounds, sorry.
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for the xperia sspeed rom for example, you can also use the stock kernel, but why can't i use it for cm10?
That's a stock based rom so you can use the stock kernel. Whereas CM10 is AOSP based so many things in the Kernel are different for example Wi-Fi modules as well as other things
Sharaz22 said:
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
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HaiI am using Miui 2.9.14 rom in my Xperia S, I dont see CWM, I have installed rom manager and searched to install CWM but rom manager says Unsupported device ( LT26i does not have an officially supported CWN yet.)
What should I do to install CWN...?
dhanasekar_83 said:
HaiI am using Miui 2.9.14 rom in my Xperia S, I dont see CWM, I have installed rom manager and searched to install CWM but rom manager says Unsupported device ( LT26i does not have an officially supported CWN yet.)
What should I do to install CWN...?
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Back to stock, install CWM again, install MIUI and before reboot, install CWM.
hey all!
i have one minor question i want to revert back to sony rom and downloaded the ftf now the question is after reverting back would i still have my unlocked bootloader or not.... as i unlocked the bootloader using test point method
thanks in advance
rohit25 said:
hey all!
i have one minor question i want to revert back to sony rom and downloaded the ftf now the question is after reverting back would i still have my unlocked bootloader or not.... as i unlocked the bootloader using test point method
thanks in advance
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Yes, you need to lock your bootloader if you want. The method is almost the same as you did to unlock it.
The Bootloader will still be Unlocked (If I'm not Wrong)
Sent From My Xperia Mini ST15i
sergiopa said:
Yes, you need to lock your bootloader if you want. The method is almost the same as you did to unlock it.
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okay but there is one little problem more... the sony original rom is a ftf file so do i need to flash the kernel first using fastboot.... as i intend to use the mesa kernel with it.....
correct me if i am wrong this is the steps i would be taking.....
1. flash mesa kernel 1.6 using fastboot
2. select flashmode and then then select the sony ics rom 4.1.b.0.431
3. press the volume down button and flash this rom....
4. power on voila stock rom with custom kernel.....
am i right with this procedure........
rohit25 said:
correct me if i am wrong this is the steps i would be taking.....
1. flash mesa kernel 1.6 using fastboot
2. select flashmode and then then select the sony ics rom 4.1.b.0.431
3. press the volume down button and flash this rom....
4. power on voila stock rom with custom kernel.....
am i right with this procedure........
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while flashing the stock ROM (.ftf), make sure you check 'exclude kernel', then proceed. I'm not sure whether this is the right method to flash custom Kernel and Stock ROM, but afaik, it should work.. If you wanna be more sure, then try going through a few tutorials if you find them, or wait for a more experienced member to correct me if I'm wrong.
And also, I'm not sure of how efficiently stock ICS will work with mesa kernel..
Not claiming to be a more experienced user but...
1.) flash stock rom using flash mode
2.) flash kernel using fastboot mode
Ready.
You can not accidentally relock the bootloader by flashing a rom or kernel.
Sent from my phone.
No you will not relock your bootloader. If you Unlocked via the test point method you never need to relock your bootloader, whoever posted the second post needs to reread your question.
Flash using flashtool the ftf, then before you boot up your stock rom, flash MESA kernel via fastboot and flashtool then boot up for the first time. Done.
well i already flashed the rom.... and mind you never flash the kernel and then the rom(ticking xclude kernel) cuz the flashing stucks at 99%....
always flash rom first bootup and then poweroff and then flash kernel.....
also use bloatware remover removes the blotware and makes the stock rom superfast....... loving it......
although i cant seem to figureout on how to use v6 supercharger though....
ANY HELP ON THAT
THANKS AND TON....
and nvr get afraid while rooting u always get something in the last.... even if its a paperweight
rohit25 said:
well i already flashed the rom.... and mind you never flash the kernel and then the rom(ticking xclude kernel) cuz the flashing stucks at 99%....
always flash rom first bootup and then poweroff and then flash kernel.....
also use bloatware remover removes the blotware and makes the stock rom superfast....... loving it......
although i cant seem to figureout on how to use v6 supercharger though....
ANY HELP ON THAT
THANKS AND TON....
and nvr get afraid while rooting u always get something in the last.... even if its a paperweight
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You shouldnt have to bootup before flashing the kernel. It has nothing to do with the actual boot aslong as the kernel is correct for the rom you are trying to boot. If you want a fresh install with MESA kernel then you can flash the kernel in fast boot straight after flashing the ftf with flashtool.