Hi all
Iam having a sola
Os:GB
Build number : 6.0.b.3.184
kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ [email protected]#1
1st i unlocked the bootloader the official way from sony website
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2nd i rooted the sola following by downloading the kernel from this thread
kernel-sola-cile381.elf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897908
using fastboot i have rooted it
It was all successful
Now i want to upgrade it to ICS using PC companion
I have the following doubt please help me hope i explained it clearly
All i found is relocking the bootloader can be able to update from PC companion directly but with my above kernel is it possible to relock using flashtool and the 70kb file (Xperia_Sola_MT27i_Relock_Bootloader.ftf )(http://www.mediafire.com/?1vy473zccyf98sk)Or by doing so will brick my phone???
I got this doubt because i saw people posting that by using custom kernel and relocking may brick the phone..Like to know anyone tried updating to ICS from this kernel(kernel-sola-cile381.elf) or could some one tell me if it is stock kernel or custom one
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I have unloked bootloader (sony's method) and ics 4.0.3.
I want to update to ics 4.0.4 (rom for Greece , not the generic) , but pc companion tells me that i have modified rom and cannot update.
Is there any way to get the latest official update 4.0.4 for my country ?
Re-lock the bootloader!
flash this with flashtool
http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd
you can re-unlock the bootloader again after the update (I did so several times)
p.s. i used the official SE method to unlock the bootloader
Will try. Thanks.
Worked !!!
I installed official 4.0.4 with sus and then rooted the phone.
Feels fast , faster than custom roms.
next time, please dont open up a new thread for this. a lot of people with the same problem as yours have been answered. just a friendly reminder. this is a development forum.
HI, I wanted to root an Xperia Nei mt15i, i found an article with a step by step guide ,which said downgrade the firmware to 2.3.2 then gingerbreak etc etc, and well now the phone says that the battery is empty, and i cant install a custom firmware becouse i cant unlock the bootloader, so i cant get in fastboot mode, anyone can help please?
To root you dont need unlocked bootloader.
follow this guide
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Flash .42 firmware NOT .62
then root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
After that use Over the air update to have latest .62 firmware or if you dont care stay with .42
You will be rooted with locked bootloader
(BE CAREFUL YOU NEED XPERIA NEO FIRMWARE NOT XPERIA NEO V!!!)
martirio3000 said:
To root you dont need unlocked bootloader.
follow this guide
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Flash .42 firmware NOT .62
then root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
After that use Over the air update to have latest .62 firmware or if you dont care stay with .42
You will be rooted with locked bootloader
(BE CAREFUL YOU NEED XPERIA NEO FIRMWARE NOT XPERIA NEO V!!!)
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Thanks, and will this fix the battery issue?? Ive downloaded the 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware from the site you wrote, but in flashtool it seems "empty" no firmware content, and nothing in the other columns...:S
Where did you read that you need to downgrade to 2.3.2??
Now you killed your battery gauge and it's unrecoverable hardware failure. Only permanent fix is replace in service shop.
There are some custom kernels which have 0% fix, there is even fix for locked BL's, for more information read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398
If your phone is under warranty, you can try giving it for repair under warranty.
Pls help me to relock my bootloader on my x10, ive tried to unlock in some thread but I did a mistake, my signal bar is missing that openline for sim lost, technician repaired my phone to go back in open line sim, and flash it to stock 2.1-update1 x10a, build nr 2.1.1.A.0.6, baseband v 2.1.55, and kernel version 2.6.29 [email protected] #1 and now i cant flash to other firmware and it is to badly for not costumizable and rooting
my previous firmware is 2.3.9 feralab final..
i am newbie for an android phone and lack of knowledge..
im sorry for my english
FredCord said:
Pls help me to relock my bootloader on my x10, ive tried to unlock in some thread but I did a mistake, my signal bar is missing that openline for sim lost, technician repaired my phone to go back in open line sim, and flash it to stock 2.1-update1 x10a, build nr 2.1.1.A.0.6, baseband v 2.1.55, and kernel version 2.6.29 [email protected] #1 and now i cant flash to other firmware and it is to badly for not costumizable and rooting
my previous firmware is 2.3.9 feralab final..
i am newbie for an android phone and lack of knowledge..
im sorry for my english
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This did not happen using my tutorial did it? anyway you could go and root and install custom roms when your done:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821750
i also encoutered that... before you proceed on any process make sure you disable your AV because some av detected the extracted file of flashtool as a virus and deleted some part of it and after flashing you will xperience some bug
bk1on1 said:
i also encoutered that... before you proceed on any process make sure you disable your AV because some av detected the extracted file of flashtool as a virus and deleted some part of it and after flashing you will xperience some bug
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Mam/sir thank you for your help! Ive got a clue for me for your response I'd tried to install drivers in my flash tool 0.6.7.0 and i got it! now, can I have to make my phon into ICS? I am not sure if I got unlocked my bootloader sucsecful after my phone got a soft brick before
Regards,
I tried to root my xperia mini pro, but I failed. I installed over flastool a kernal,system(I do not know exactly what) and now I can not do Officinal update. How can I solve this?
Device, firmware, bootloader status, rom....How is someone suppoosed to help without knowing the basics? And how can you say "I flashed something, i don't know exactly what)...??
Ohh, i'm sorry..
Device: Sony Ericsson xperia mini pro (sk17i)
Android version:4.0.4
Software number: 4.1.b.431
Kernal: 2.6.32.9-pref [email protected] #1
I've just flash stock rom from site(http: //uploaded.net/folder/6fy4l8). And when I tried to install the update that offered me the phone, I could not. How do I solve this problem? Thanks in advance.
what is your current bootloader status. is it locked or unlocked? if you unlocked your bootloader and try to update your phone with seus of pc companion, u will end up soft bricking your device. the only option to update your phone is through flashtool
bro see you can root from here : - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FxgZ7vkRLY
Thanks guys,i success to root my sk17i and now i'm using CM10 fxp... Phone is working better than official Sony rom.
I recently got a network unlocked ST18a and upgraded through the phone's Wi-Fi to build 4.0.1.A.0.283 (Gingerbread 2.3.4 branded by Canada's Telus Mobility). It's now on the highest build available via OTA upgrade (I didn't want to install Sony's software on my laptop). I successfully unlocked the bootloader using SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6. However, upon reading the instructions for installing CWM, they mention different starting build version as a requirement for installation, so now I'm uncertain what to do and don't want to guess, knowing the possibility of bricking.
Should I:
1. Proceed to install CWM without concern of the difference in my current build?
2. Relock the bootloader, upgrade to 4.0.4 ICS using Sony's software on my laptop (I'm assuming that's an option) and then proceed?
2B. If I go this route, what is the proper method to relock the bootloader? I've seen instructions to flash with the .ftf file in Xperia_Relock_Bootloader.zip but I'd like some reassurance here since I've read posts where people have bricked their phones attempting a bootloader relock.
Do not need to Relock the bootloader if you just hava to flash the .tft
a546109781 said:
Do not need to Relock the bootloader if you just hava to flash the .tft
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no, i did it using flashtool
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kentchristopher said:
I recently got a network unlocked ST18a and upgraded through the phone's Wi-Fi to build 4.0.1.A.0.283 (Gingerbread 2.3.4 branded by Canada's Telus Mobility). It's now on the highest build available via OTA upgrade (I didn't want to install Sony's software on my laptop). I successfully unlocked the bootloader using SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6. However, upon reading the instructions for installing CWM, they mention different starting build version as a requirement for installation, so now I'm uncertain what to do and don't want to guess, knowing the possibility of bricking.
Should I:
1. Proceed to install CWM without concern of the difference in my current build?
2. Relock the bootloader, upgrade to 4.0.4 ICS using Sony's software on my laptop (I'm assuming that's an option) and then proceed?
2B. If I go this route, what is the proper method to relock the bootloader? I've seen instructions to flash with the .ftf file in Xperia_Relock_Bootloader.zip but I'd like some reassurance here since I've read posts where people have bricked their phones attempting a bootloader relock.
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hi! almost every kernel has cwm/twrp recovery installed so you just have to flash kernel that is compatible with your rom and you will have it
This thread was moved from the development section to this one, please remember, all the questions belongs to they own section and not development.
Thanks
Gabo
You just have to install any custom kernel for gingerbread, I guess all kernels in dev forum have cwm preinstalled
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)