Hey everyone
I've have a GingerBread Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and i downgraded the firmware to the version: 4.0.2.A.58
I installed the recovery (using RecoverX) and i've root access.
Booloader is locked.
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
Can anyone please point a direction?
Thanks in advance
FabioRochapt said:
Hey everyone
I've have a GingerBread Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and i downgraded the firmware to the version: 4.0.2.A.58
I installed the recovery (using RecoverX) and i've root access.
Booloader is locked.
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
Can anyone please point a direction?
Thanks in advance
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first you have to root, then you gotta install custom recovery. you have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel but there are quite a few custom roms optimized for the stock kernel/locked bootloader
first, download the doomlords one click root kit, then root, then download se extreme tweaks and select install cwm for 2011 xperia and you'll be on your way! if you need detailed help, pm me!
crack73 said:
first you have to root, then you gotta install custom recovery. you have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel but there are quite a few custom roms optimized for the stock kernel/locked bootloader
first, download the doomlords one click root kit, then root, then download se extreme tweaks and select install cwm for 2011 xperia and you'll be on your way! if you need detailed help, pm me!
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Hey,
Thanks for the answer.
Using the doomloards batch ive got root.
What roms could i use without unlocking bootloader?
My phone doesnt allow me to unlock the bootloader through sony.
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FabioRochapt said:
Hey,
Thanks for the answer.
Using the doomloards batch ive got root.
What roms could i use without unlocking bootloader?
My phone doesnt allow me to unlock the bootloader through sony.
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do you want ics roms or gb roms?
i'm not that into gb roms so i wouldnt know, but the hasa roms are okay.
for ics roms, there is minicmsandwich, real ics and real ics lite. i'm using real ics lite. there are more roms but those are my favorite ics roms.
for ics roms, however, you have to root ics. that's pretty simple.
unpack the rar i attached, run 01-local-prop, follow the instructions, once that's done, flash ics via flashtool but uncheck "wipe data" and that's it. after that's done and you boot into ics, run the 02-push-root-files, and install cwm again via se extreme tweaks. then just flash a custom rom via cwm. easy as that
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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FabioRochapt said:
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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I currently use real ics lite r3 so I suggest that. If you decide you don't like that one, you can always try mini cm sandwich
crack73 said:
I currently use real ics lite r3 so I suggest that. If you decide you don't like that one, you can always try mini cm sandwich
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Could you please post a Link to the thread of the rom?
Thank you
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FabioRochapt said:
What do i have to do to be able to install custom roms? (ICS if possible)
Do i just need to download a custom rom and flash through cwm? Or ive to unlock the bootloader install kernel?
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You'll need to unlock the bootloader. There are two methods - the test point method (if you don't want to lose DRM keys, TrackID and such Sony stuff) or the official method. Both these methods are available in the FAQ by Someguyfromhell.
Once you do unlock the bootloader, you need to flash either a kernel that's provided in the ROM or another kernel that supports the desired ROM.
Can anyone please point a direction?
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Once again, read the FAQ here.
What ICS rom do you suggest?
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There are quite a few ROMs out there which include:
ExMIUI
Real ICS r5.2
CyanogenMod ROMs
ParanoidAndroid
Try 'em all out, see which one works for you the best!
FabioRochapt said:
Could you please post a Link to the thread of the rom?
Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
crack73 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
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Now im stuck... Ive ICS lite v3 but im without root.
I also lost the cwm???
My firmware version is: ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
FabioRochapt said:
Now im stuck... Ive ICS lite v3 but im without root.
I also lost the cwm???
My firmware version is: ICS 4.1.B.0.431.
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Its all good
FabioRochapt said:
Its all good
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dont forget to thank
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hi,
i have xperia neo and i rooted it before using DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
i updated software using pc companion to 4.0.2.A.62 i lost root but superuser was still installed
i tried to unroot it and root again but no luck superuser.apk is read only and all rooting methods don't work for me
please help i tried everything even factory reset but the superuser is still there and i can't remove it to root again
P.S: is there any way without needing to flash rom ?
Build .62 is currently unrootable so when you updated the firmware it probably broke it. I think the only way to fix it is to flash the rom.
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yea you are right..
you must downgrade to .42 for root option..
Thanks guys for the reply.
the problem was solved after i downgraded to .42 and then used FlashTool to root the device if someone had the same problem and wanted to solve it
unfortunately the firmware i downloaded from the form is international version and doesn't have the Arabic language user interface, i will just have to live with it
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
Cheers.
sdk16420 said:
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
Cheers.
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Cheers bro. I'm all day already tell their must install RootXperia....they don't listen me.
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Funny coz the Rom I made has root
Flashed it loads today strange
n yes tavi done my base band today +1 cool
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I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
jlieu said:
I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
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Ita not required root man, just usb debugging on and unknown sources on.
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I've tried that and it doesn't work.
When you try to install CWM it says that you need allow root access on the screen, but nothing will happen since you don't have root yet.
I had to downgrade.
sdk16420 said:
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
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This one is for Neo V: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Have you tried it? It does ask for root
jlieu said:
I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
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Exactly.
aimcr7 said:
Ita not required root man, just usb debugging on and unknown sources on.
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Have you tried it? I guess no. I did, and it asks for root.
Take your time developers. I love you.
paulo13pdm said:
Take your time developers. I love you.
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You will never get it.
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Guys! I found this thread in Ray. I think it might help us.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
Why wait? Why don't u do it yourself? If you have an unlocked bootloader then it's pretty much very easy. Just go to the dev section and you will find an easy TUT for rooting devices with unlocked bootloaders. I upgraded my device yesterday then unlocked the bootloader then rooted it. Now I'm running ICS with root and custom kernel so that I can overclock it too. Do it yourself buddy. Don't wait for others to get things done.
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kareemgonna said:
Why wait? Why don't u do it yourself? If you have an unlocked bootloader then it's pretty much very easy. Just go to the dev section and you will find an easy TUT for rooting devices with unlocked bootloaders. I upgraded my device yesterday then unlocked the bootloader then rooted it. Now I'm running ICS with root and custom kernel so that I can overclock it too. Do it yourself buddy. Don't wait for others to get things done.
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Yeah you are right, my Sk17i is okay,but I got black screen with WT19i....
Now can not flash using flash tool. it give flashing error..Any solution?
FTF file cannot be made to a PreRooted one.
If you have rooted GB, you can upgrade to a rooted ICS - i did it thanks to this thread since i wanted to keep my bootloader locked.
If you dont have rooted GB, there are plenty of threads that explain how to do it, basically you would need to downgrade to .58 or .42 and root it using zergrush metod. Afterwards go to that link and flash it to rooted ICS (just follow the steps in that thread)
loCe45 said:
If you have rooted GB, you can upgrade to a rooted ICS - i did it thanks to this thread since i wanted to keep my bootloader locked.
If you dont have rooted GB, there are plenty of threads that explain how to do it, basically you would need to downgrade to .58 or .42 and root it using zergrush metod. Afterwards go to that link and flash it to rooted ICS (just follow the steps in that thread)
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THANKS! I tried it and it worked
now i need to have cwm and busybox
paulo13pdm said:
THANKS! I tried it and it worked
now i need to have cwm and busybox
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Install busybox from the play store (1.19.4 worked for me) and then use SE Extreme Tweak Installer for CWM
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Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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marquae11 said:
Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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Hello and welcome to x10 xda. Yes, you can flash locked bootloader ROMs as long as you updated latest 2.3.3official GB from sony pc companion, to get compatible baseband for most roms. Then, get your 2.3.3 rooted and installed xrecovery. Last is, download you desired ROM.zip and updates. Remember visit their thread and follow instruction properly.
If you are newcomer for rooting x10/flashing, you may visit my signature link for pdf guides. Although older version, but more stable and reliable and higher success to failure ratio.
For recommending awesome and smooth Roms for locked bootloader, try donutHD 2.2.8jelly bean. Its the best now for locked and unlocked bootloader. I got link too in my signature.
All the best
Whitefang
Thank you for your help. You are very much appreciated
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Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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Itamar2 said:
Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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What method did you use for unlocking? I'm looking to do it but I want to find the safest way ahaa
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Hi everyone
A friend of mine owns an xperia neo and it became totally unusable since the ics update back in august. Now he finally gave in and asked me to help him to install gb firmware (or stock ics if there's any stable and smooth aosp roms) on his phone. I did a bit of research here (quite hard actually due to all the variants ...) and all what I've found needed an unlocked bootloader which is impossible for his phone. I'm not familiar with sony's phones so I don't really know if anything can be done with a locked bootloader. Any kind of help is welcome. Thanks.
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CreepyDroid said:
Hi everyone
A friend of mine owns an xperia neo and it became totally unusable since the ics update back in august. Now he finally gave in and asked me to help him to install gb firmware (or stock ics if there's any stable and smooth aosp roms) on his phone. I did a bit of research here (quite hard actually due to all the variants ...) and all what I've found needed an unlocked bootloader which is impossible for his phone. I'm not familiar with sony's phones so I don't really know if anything can be done with a locked bootloader. Any kind of help is welcome. Thanks.
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do u want to Flash stock GB or want to flash Custom ROMS? if u want to flash stock GB then u can flash it on locked bootloader & if u want to flash custom roms, then there are some custom roms available for locked bootloaders as well.
Stock gb will be enough for now. What do i need to download ?
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CreepyDroid said:
Stock gb will be enough for now. What do i need to download ?
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download flashtool from http://androxyde.github.com
download stock GB 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for Xperia neo (MT15) from HERE (DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK)
Hi, lurking the forum about Xperia sola I noticed that exist this rom (experience v2) that I could install on my xperia sola ics (.54) NOT rooted and with locked BL...
So, I would some piece of information about it. I can flash this rom without unlocking the bootloader and without have rooted my ics .54?and then, if I would return to my original ICS .54 I can do it without unlocking the BL (I ask this just because my xperia sola is already in warranty and I don't wanna lose it)? Thanks in advance...
you can do it without unlocking bootloader but you need root for that and you can return to stock without unlocking
R: [Q] Flash eXperience v2 information requested
jatinrungta said:
you can do it without unlocking bootloader but you need root for that and you can return to stock without unlocking
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So I have to root it first and then I can flash the experience rom?I have to backup my ics rom or I can download it if I want to return to Ics?
Excuse me for my noob questions but I want to be sure before doing anything...
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freakTux said:
So I have to root it first and then I can flash the experience rom?I have to backup my ics rom or I can download it if I want to return to Ics?
Excuse me for my noob questions but I want to be sure before doing anything...
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No need to backup but you can flash stock ics if you want to revert back to original fw......
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freakTux said:
So I have to root it first and then I can flash the experience rom?I have to backup my ics rom or I can download it if I want to return to Ics?
Excuse me for my noob questions but I want to be sure before doing anything...
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Since you will be rooting your phone and you will be able to install CWM recovery,it wouldnt hurt you to back up everything!
You will be fully covered if something goes wrong or if you decide that you prefer your stock Sony rom,with the whole phone configuration as it is right now!
Better root your phone and take a back up first!
Then,you can try ANYTHING you want!