Hi,
Just looking for some advice really, I'm looking to root/flash my girlfriends's mini pro (SK17i), it's currently running GB (4.0.2.A.0.62) which as I understand cannot be rooted from that particular version? The phone was bought 2nd hand and the bootloader is already unlocked.
Questions I have are:
1. From reading the forums, I was going to go with stock ICS rom with rage kernel, as I'm looking for stability/battery life, or are there better combinations of custom ROM/kernel out there, for this purpose?
2. If I do stay with stock ICS is it necessary that I downgrade before rooting then flashing? Or can I flash directly to ICS?
I should be fine with the whole process of rooting flashing the phone, but would greatly appreciate the advice!!
Again Many Thanks
1. Since you have a unlocked bootloader it's possible to root .62 firmware by just flashing a prerooted kernel like the rage kernel for gb.
2.I've been using rage ics kernel with stock Sony ics Rom, it is very much stable and battery standby is really good.
3. First you flash the ics ftf using flashtool and boot the device. then power down the device and enter into flashmode and flash rage kernel for ics. You don't have to root your phone separately, once you flash the rage kernel for ics you're phone will be automatically rooted and busybox will be installed.
You don't have to downgrade at all! You have a unlocked bootloader man! Just flash the rage kernel and your phone will be rooted!
Just make sure you flash the correct version of rage kernel. 3.2 for ics. 3.0 for gingerbread.
hit thanks if I've helped!
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Thanks for the swift reply!
So to clarify, am I right in thinking flash the ICS ROM first then once done reboot and flash the Kernel next?
I dont need to flash the kernel on GB first?
Also any opinions on Panic Kernel, is that also prerooted?
Cheers
nedsnurb said:
Thanks for the swift reply!
So to clarify, am I right in thinking flash the ICS ROM first then once done reboot and flash the Kernel next?
I dont need to flash the kernel on GB first?
Also any opinions on Panic Kernel, is that also prerooted?
Cheers
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1. That`s the point. Normally, to install a custom rom via clockworkmod you flash the kernel first and after that you install the rom.
But now you don't install a custom rom, you flash the ftf and this ftf will overwrite the kernel (kernel is a boot.img). So after you have flashed the ftf you can just plug phone off, plug in in fastboot mode again and flash the custom kernel. Then just reboot (you can reboot before flashing kernel if you like, but that wouldn't change anything)
2. No you don't need, just flash the kernel for the rom you like.
3. Yes panic should be prerooted, too
Ya you are right! No need to flash gb kernel .
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mihahn said:
1. That`s the point. Normally, to install a custom rom via clockworkmod you flash the kernel first and after that you install the rom.
But now you don't install a custom rom, you flash the ftf and this ftf will overwrite the kernel (kernel is a boot.img). So after you have flashed the ftf you can just plug phone off, plug in in fastboot mode again and flash the custom kernel. Then just reboot (you can reboot before flashing kernel if you like, but that wouldn't change anything)
2. No you don't need, just flash the kernel for the rom you like.
3. Yes panic should be prerooted, too
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Ya it wouldn't change anything but to make sure that the ftf is been flashed properly and the Rom boots. Just to go step by step.
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Tbh if you're looking for good stabilty and battery life GB is still the go to....Rage kernel is DEfinitely not the best kernel for battery life
Panic is prerooted, its not harsh on battery life, but it has a few minor bugs, usb only connects in media transfer mode and the cmw 6 it has has reported some issues when doing nand backups...The best kernbel for stability and battery in my opinion (i tested them all) is Mesa kernel, rage and panic are more for performance and performance usually means less battery life
Okay guys, flashed stock ICS ROM fine!
But now trying to flash MESA kernel using Fastboot Toolbox within Flashtool and I'm getting the error that my device isn't rooted?
Tried with a few other kernels and the same problem? I was under the impression flashing the kernel would also root the device?
Here is the Flashtool log
09/016/2012 19:16:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
09/016/2012 19:16:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
09/016/2012 19:16:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
09/016/2012 19:16:28 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/016/2012 19:16:28 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
09/016/2012 19:16:30 - INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
09/016/2012 19:16:41 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
09/017/2012 19:17:38 - ERROR - no kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin) selected!
09/018/2012 19:18:03 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
09/019/2012 19:19:32 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
09/019/2012 19:19:32 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
09/019/2012 19:19:48 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Johnny\Downloads\minipro_mesa_v1.8.img
09/019/2012 19:19:48 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - sending 'boot' (7126 KB)...
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.003s
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (7126 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.003s
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Help!
nedsnurb said:
Okay guys, flashed stock ICS ROM fine!
But now trying to flash MESA kernel using Fastboot Toolbox within Flashtool and I'm getting the error that my device isn't rooted?
Tried with a few other kernels and the same problem? I was under the impression flashing the kernel would also root the device?
Here is the Flashtool log
Help!
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Hmm the log looks like your phone's bootloader isn't unlocked yet. Please power phone on and type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info -> configuration -> rooting status and tell us what is written there. Cause it must work
Yeah it has bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Which I'm guessing it means it isn't unlocked at present?
Sorry was being stupid I thought it was already unlocked! I can just follow the tutorial sticky to unlock right? Then give it another go?
nedsnurb said:
Yeah it has bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Which I'm guessing it means it isn't unlocked at present?
Sorry was being stupid I thought it was already unlocked! I can just follow the tutorial sticky to unlock right? Then give it another go?
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Okay you must know what you want, two options:
1. Just root phone, and uninstall the crap. This maybe won't void warranty, cause if you unroot you can bring it to service again.
2. Unlock bootloader:
1. You unlock via official method -> you void warranty but you can install a custom kernel for better performance or other custom roms (for example cyanogenmod)
2. You unlock via testpoint method, which can be relocked and maybe sony won't notice, but that's more dangerous and I wouldn't do it.
These are the methods you have, just choose one
Btw for rooting you needn't unlock bootloader, choose your current software version in my rooting guide and follow the steps to root
nedsnurb said:
Yeah it has bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Which I'm guessing it means it isn't unlocked at present?
Sorry was being stupid I thought it was already unlocked! I can just follow the tutorial sticky to unlock right? Then give it another go?
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Ya it looks like you haven't unlocked your bootloader yet .
It's better to unlock via the official method. You'll lose DRM keys (google it) and remember all your phone data (except memory card data) will be erased To be on the safer side just remove the memory card prior to unlocking. Sync up your contacts to your google account or take a backup of your contacts in your memory card.
YOU'LL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. YOU CANNOT USE SEUS TO UPDATE YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE instead you have to use flashtool which is not a concern at all and after unlocking please do not accept any over the air (ota) Sony software updates, IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE .
Just for your information there is also a guide to unbrick the device which is bricked due to fota update but you would not want to brick it in the first place would you? .
Look at Sony's official bootloader unlocking page for further instructions and keep your IMEI handy it'll ask for it (dial *#06# for your IMEI or look at the phone's packaging).
Happy unlocking!
hit thanks if I've helped!
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I bought an x10 from a friend today and now I was trying to unlock the bootloader using this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087 however after the batch file finished it got stuck on the SE logo. After waiting a while I decided to just go back to 2.1.
I downloaded X10a_1.0_2_1_A_0_435 and tried to use flashtool to flash it but here is the log:
30/011/2011 18:11:51 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
30/011/2011 18:11:51 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&10EF021E&0&6
30/011/2011 18:11:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/011/2011 18:11:51 - INFO - VER="r8A033";DATE="20100928";TIME="12:04:00";
30/014/2011 18:14:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
30/014/2011 18:14:02 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
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Any ideas how I can revive my phone? I have the PC companion but when I go to phone update -> repair phone, it keeps giving an installation error.
Edit: I forgot to add that I can still get into xrecovery.
were you at 2.3 when you tried to unlock the bootloader??
Yeah, my friend had some sony ericisson 2.3.3 custom rom on. (Wolf something?)
you were supposed to switch back to 2.1 before attempting to unlock the bootloader.
That thread says that it can be unlocked from any rom.
However I don't know what went wrong.
oh sorry about that you needed to downgrade your kernel. did you check if your phone was eligible with the tool provided in the thread. if it says your phone is able to goback to the flashtool and downgrade your kernel and retry unlocking your bootloader. dont do it though if your phone is not elible for the unlocked bootloader.
Yeah I ran the tool and it said my phone was SEMC simlocked or something similar. So I first downgraded, ran the batch to unlock then I got stuck at the SE logo. Been trying to get my phone to boot (to any rom right now then I'll try to unlock the bootloader again).
Any ideas?
did you flash doomlords kernel?? and from what i remember there were 2 applications that came with the file provided. if one doesnt use the other one.(if i remember correctly)
fcb1 said:
did you flash doomlords kernel??
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I didn't get that far. All I did was flash the kernel downgrade, then ran the batch file. After it was successful I noticed my phone was stuck on the sony ericsson logo so I didn't continue with the rest of the instructions.
ok then just flash doomlords kernel. if you dont see the white sony ericcson letters after flashing doolords krnel, then you should be in the clear
fcb1 said:
ok then just flash doomlords kernel. if you dont see the white sony ericcson letters after flashing doolords krnel, then you should be in the clear
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It won't flash the kernel. Here's the log:
30/024/2011 19:24:48 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
30/024/2011 19:24:48 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&10EF021E&0&6
30/024/2011 19:24:48 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/024/2011 19:24:48 - INFO - VER="r8A033";DATE="20100928";TIME="12:04:00";
30/026/2011 19:26:59 - INFO - Flashing loader
30/036/2011 19:36:58 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/036/2011 19:36:58 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
30/036/2011 19:36:58 - INFO - Then go to application settings
30/036/2011 19:36:58 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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Notice that there's about a 10 minute difference between "Flashing loader" And the ERROR.
Hi,
Attempt to restore your bootloader via this tool and attempt your unlock again.
NOTE: Make sure you have the stock Sony Ericsson kernel installed.
Regards,
Mayazcherquoi.
Mayazcherquoi said:
Hi,
Attempt to restore your bootloader via this tool and attempt your unlock again.
NOTE: Make sure you have the stock Sony Ericsson kernel installed.
Regards,
Mayazcherquoi.
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Ah crap..what if I had the free xperia kernel on? I just did a restore with that on and I can't flash the downgrade kernel..
Btw, I was able to flash doomlords kernel by trying it on another computer. But I think I messed up somewhere so I wanted to start over. And I restored w/out flashing back the stock kernel.
I just downloaded the kernel+baseband package from here and see if I can flash it via flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
Edit: ok, that was a close call. Now lets try all this again
Edit2: Okay bootloader unlocked. Flashed the free xperia custom kernel however when I get into CWM-based recovery I get the following error: "Can't mount /sdcard/" whenever I select choose zip from sd card. I was getting this before but I that thought that may be because I didn't flash the bootloader correctly but now I don't know what's causing it.
Hi There,
I’m wondering if anybody would be able to help me restore my bricked x10a (Telecom – New Zealand).
I was updating my phone from one wolf rom to another (Wolf_xperia 6.0.0.0s to ulBlDoom) . The rom worked but I was having issues flashing the doomkernel in order to get wifi. I tried to recover my old rom and bricked my phone. Now the phone locks at the sony erricson screen and I can’t enter recovery.
I’m unable to use SEUS or PC companion to revert back to stock as they say that my software is up to date (SEUS)/no software is available (PCC) and they do not give me the option to repair the phone.
I’ve attempted flashing several of the stock roms (and a few others) but flashtool gives the following errors. The closest I’ve got is with the US Generic 2.3.3 firmware, others fail at flashing kernel.sin or flashing loader.
13/049/2011 10:49:20 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
13/049/2011 10:49:20 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&8E70AF1&0&2
13/049/2011 10:49:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/049/2011 10:49:21 - INFO - VER="r8A033";DATE="20100928";TIME="12:04:00";
13/049/2011 10:49:21 - INFO - Flashing loader
13/049/2011 10:49:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/049/2011 10:49:25 - INFO - PROT_VER="02";DATE="20091222";TIME="15:39:00";VER="R4A024";CXC="1226-2250";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="08572CA366314A97AD75DFA24CACB44D4D714BA6";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4BBD770047140402094804304905157DF0C32000";IMEI="35942003202880";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_AID="0000";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="GB";CARD_DATA="";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_f851";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_b15e";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_ac12";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_5789";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_f20d";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_ee5d";
13/049/2011 10:49:27 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:30 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:30 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:37 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:38 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:39 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:51 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
13/049/2011 10:49:51 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
13/052/2011 10:52:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/052/2011 10:52:28 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
13/052/2011 10:52:28 - INFO - Then go to application settings
13/052/2011 10:52:28 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
I’m wondering if there’s something I’m doing wrong to not be able to flash roms or if it may be possible to flash enough information for SEUS/PC Companion to recognise that the software needs to be updated.
Any help you could give me would be great, searching hasn’t provided me with any success.
Kind Regards,
Povotron
You tried to unlock the bootloader before updating to "ulBlDoom"?
No, I'd unlocked it previously for the earlier wolf rom I had. I just installed the ulBlDoom rom from xrecovery. Was this where I made my amateur mistake?
Any ideas where to go from here?
1. launch s1tool
restore BL
2. Download latest FlashTool 0.5.3.0
3. Flash stock ROM, get root, xrec and unlock BL by FlashTool
4. Flash custom ROM or custom Kernel and custom ROM (exclude kernel in FlashTool settings) or flash custom kernel, reboot to xRec and install custom zip with ROM
I hope your phone hasn't sim lock?
Sorry for my english
TangVLD said:
1. launch s1tool
restore BL
2. Download latest FlashTool 0.5.3.0
3. Flash stock ROM, get root, xrec and unlock BL by FlashTool
4. Flash custom ROM or custom Kernel and custom ROM (exclude kernel in FlashTool settings) or flash custom kernel, reboot to xRec and install custom zip with ROM
I hope your phone hasn't sim lock?
Sorry for my english
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Don't need xrec if you are planning to unlock BL, just root, unlock then flash custom kernel.
aR_ChRiS said:
Don't need xrec if you are planning to unlock BL, just root, unlock then flash custom kernel.
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Please, read again my post. I never said that xrec is necessary for unlock BL.
xrec need for stock ROM for them, who wants install a custom ROM by xrec-custom zip
TangVLD said:
1. launch s1tool
restore BL
2. Download latest FlashTool 0.5.3.0
3. Flash stock ROM, get root, xrec and unlock BL by FlashTool
4. Flash custom ROM or custom Kernel and custom ROM (exclude kernel in FlashTool settings) or flash custom kernel, reboot to xRec and install custom zip with ROM
I hope your phone hasn't sim lock?
Sorry for my english
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You, kind sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
I needed a different version of the S1 tool to get the restore option which allowed me to flash a stock rom without error. I now have the medium overclock ulbldoom working well. I had some errors flashing the kernal again but it seemed that a couple of repeat attempts was all it needed.
Thanks for all your help.
you are welcome)
perhaps this works for my problem forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388476
let me try this trick...
wish me luck
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Good luck)
still not work. im downloaded FWs from forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733 (generic ver2.3.3 build 75 and 2.1 build 435) and forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733 (global generic 2.3.3 build 75)
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Thread overview
Post 1 : process overview
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking , cmw
Post 3 : Kernel installation
Post 4 : custom rom installation
if you are xda member means you are here to install custom rom and modify you mobile..so if you want to install custom rom you need root cmw and you have to know how to install custom kernel...
there are many new members(noobs) who dont even know how to root..so i decide to make a new(this) thread in which i will cover all thing regarding to root bootloader roms and kernel..
to do that i grab information from here and there to explain in brief...
Post 1 : process overview
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as you can see in above image that if you have unlocked bootloader you can install custom roms like cyanogenmod and miui rom..and there are no limitations..on other hand if you have locked bootloader you can install only custom rom..
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking
{1}.Rooting
it was easy to root 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware but 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware removes root..
and easiest way to root on .62 fw is to flash custom kernel...
i will explain how to install custom kernel in post 3..
{2}.Bootloader unlocking/relocking
Bootloaders are used to boot operating system on our device . Usually our phone's bootloader will be locked by Sony Ericsson during its production itself . Almost every custom rom we install has its own KERNEL which is responsible for overclocking the cpu & other stuff.To install custom roms which contains custom kernels we need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS .
Unlocking via Sony's Official website
Sony has provided a website where we get an unlock code for each IMEI no. type in that code and your bootloader will get unlocked officially . This is the easiest unlocking method possible . Wait there's more , official unlocking method does more bad than good , like
1. will void warranty
2. Will loose DRM & track Id related stuff
3. No official phone updates via SEUS/PCC or OTA
If you don't care about them please go ahead and click this LINK: http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions..and follow on-screen instructions on that site
RELOCK : TO relock use this LINK:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
There is an alternative way to avoid the above mentioned limitations , it is called SEtool
Unofficial Unlocking (S1tool)
This method overcomes all the three limitations , but you will need to do a little work manually , this method introduces us to a new word called TESTPOINT
website is given here:http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
there you will find all information...read carefully and follow on-screen instructions on that site..
i found a video which will help you its for xperia mini pro...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V02nlb1bIdY&feature=colike
and another video explains regarding to Xperia Bootloader Unlocking using SETool & Test Point(paid):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn-Vubgka1M
the below image shows the point of xperia mini..
the red point indicate that you have to connect that point to ground..
but make sure its diameter is not more than that of the testpoint else it will touch other points and might brick your phone
Ground : ground is refereed as the negative battery pin of the phone
{3}.ClockWorkMod Recovery
ClockWorkMod Recovery also known as CWM ,is a Custom recovery for android devices which is very useful for
1. Installing custom roms ,kernels,patches , flashable zips.
2. Backup & restoring your rom
3. Wiping system , cache & other partitions
4. Mounting sd-card & other partitions
5. & more
{4}.Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a backup/restore option available in your CWM . Backup you current SE rom for saftey , select backup option and let it do its work . The backuped files will be in ClockWorkMOD folder of your SD card , keep a backup of this backup in your PC in case when anything goes wrong this backup will save you
Post 3 : Kernel installation
Kernels(boot.img) are the main base for any custom rom you install , kernels are installed using FASTBOOT feature of android ADB , there is a simple logic you need to remember before you flash any kernel
Stock Rom = Stock kernel
cyanogenmod Rom = cyanogenmod Kernel
before you flash any custom rom make sure you've installed its related kernel (boot.img)
there are two methods to flash custom kernel..i will list both of them..
for that you will need fastboot:http://www.mediafire.com/?4qoenin9cjn7s7i
{1}.first method
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
1. this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
2. the custom kernel will be provided as boot.img file
3. just copy this file to fastboot folder(folder where fastboot package is extracted)
4. power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE)(switch off device hold volume up key & plugin usb) with usb-cable connected to PC
5. once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom kernel:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
7. now just unplug ur device and u are on the custom kernel
{2}.second method(flastool method)
1.use Flashtool version 0.6.7:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309.open flashtool
2.connect your mobile via usb.you have to be in MSC mode instead of MTP mode to get into fastboot mode or flash mod
3.check unknown source and usb debugging are on..
4.now to get into fastboot mod click on flash on flashtool 6.7
5.Then there will two mode flashmod and fastboot mod..in flashboot you can flash tft files..and fastboot mode is to flash custom kernel..
6.click on fastboot mod
7.in fastboot mod just click on reboot into fastboot mode(via adb)..then your device will boot ino fastboot mode.wait for some time to boot in to fastboot mode
if you are doing everything fine the it should look like this
16/025/2012 15:25:56 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/025/2012 15:25:56 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-15 22:00:21
16/026/2012 15:26:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/026/2012 15:26:59 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
16/026/2012 15:26:59 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
16/027/2012 15:27:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
16/027/2012 15:27:03 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
16/027/2012 15:27:08 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
16/027/2012 15:27:27 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
16/027/2012 15:27:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/027/2012 15:27:40 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
16/027/2012 15:27:42 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
16/027/2012 15:27:43 - INFO - Connected device : ST15
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Installed version of busybox :
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-FXP
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Phone in recovery mode
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
8.then click on select kernel to flash
9.navigate to where your flash file is located(boot.img)..double click on that boot.img file..the log will look like this..
16/032/2012 15:32:12 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): D:\xperia mini important\update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-XperiaMini-ST15i-KANG-signed\boot.img
16/032/2012 15:32:12 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
16/032/2012 15:32:14 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (4512 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9333kB/s
OKAY [ 0.501s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Download buffer format: boot IMG
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000148-0x00000179
(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 0 bad blocks encountered
(bootloader) Flashing...
(bootloader) Flash operation complete
OKAY [ 0.873s]
finished. total time: 1.374s
16/032/2012 15:32:14 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10.click on reboot device into system..and u are on the custom kernel
Overclocking
1. DOWNLOAD SetCPU from market
2. Select automatic detection of speeds ,and allow root access to Setcpu
3. default speed is 1024Mhz & maximum overclocking is based on the kernel you flash
4.maximum overclocking may harm your device
post 4:custom rom installation
if you know how to install custom kernel then it is very easy to know how to install custom rom..
for reference lets take example of cyanogenmod 7..
How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
1.download cyanogenmod 7 zip file..then extract it..there will be three files when you extract it..there are 2 main files first is boot.img which is kernel..second is update.zip..also download gapps addon..
NOTE: Remember to use the BASEBAND that CyanogenMod or MIUI needs, otherwise you will not get GSM signal.
2.now put update.zip file and gapps file into sd card..Both are .zip files
3.Install CM7 Kernel(boot.img)..i already mention how to install kernel..
4.After install the kernel turn on the phone and as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo press several times volume down button and you will get into ClockworkMod.
5.now go into install zip from sd card..and Install update.zip and gapps zip..
6.To move use Volume buttons, to select use Home button.
Select and confirm "Wipe data/factory reset"
Select and confirm "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "advanced" menu
Select and confirm "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
7.Reboot your phone and enjoy CyanogenMod 7..
you can use this method for all roms..
ok thats it...if i have post something wrong then xda members please inform me
Visit this thread for list of available kernels and roms:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489971
this total information has been taken from several threads thanks to them..
If I helped you in anyway, please say thanks!
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
singh_dd93 said:
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
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all custom kernel are pre rooted and has cmw inbuilt..so if you flash any custom kernel then you will get cmw...
May I ask how to flash ftf file using flashtool?Is it similar to flash kernel?
And do we have to update baseband like .64 and that needs flashtool,too?
Sorry for my noob qeustion,I'd like to update to .64,which FXP recommended.
noradoor said:
May I ask how to flash ftf file using flashtool?Is it similar to flash kernel?
And do we have to update baseband like .64 and that needs flashtool,too?
Sorry for my noob qeustion,I'd like to update to .64,which FXP recommended.
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to flash ftf file you have to go in to flashmod..when you download and extract flashtool(version 6.+) there will a firmware folder..put ftf file into that folder then open flashtool... click on flash and then click on flashmod then just select your ftf file and press ok..switch off your mobile..then press volume down button and coonect your mobile to pc using usb cable..flashtool will flash that firmware...
new post 4:custom rom installation added in thread...
singh_dd93 said:
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
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No need to wonder about that anymore. There is an application at Android Market. All you need is a rooted phone.
kernel
on this part;
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
do i need to have my bootloader unlocked or not?
Reason is i have the stock .62 and i want to root it.
fbloise said:
on this part;
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
do i need to have my bootloader unlocked or not?
Reason is i have the stock .62 and i want to root it.
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yes you need to have unlock bootloader..without it you cant flash any custom kernel...
But if you just want to root it and stay on .62,you don't have to unlock your bootloader.
What you need to do is flash older version(eg .42) and root it via this thread,then upgrade to .62 by OTA.(don't change any system files before the completion of upgrade)
noradoor said:
But if you just want to root it and stay on .62,you don't have to unlock your bootloader.
What you need to do is flash older version(eg .42) and root it via this thread,then upgrade to .62 by OTA.(don't change any system files before the completion of upgrade)
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DO this:
Flash a fresh .42 firmware using FlashTool
Root it using DooMlorDs Easy Rooting Kit version 4
Connect to a WiFi or a stable 3G and update via Update Center App on your phone
Done!
did everything as you guys said. Root it fine. However after updating the FW over the air (OTA), the phone doesnt want to turn back on anymore.
Any advice?
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Well answering my own question, I was able to revive the phone back to .62 using Wotan.
Now I will get back to .42 but will stay there as I dont want that to happen again.
fbloise said:
did everything as you guys said. Root it fine. However after updating the FW over the air (OTA), the phone doesnt want to turn back on anymore.
Any advice?
---------- Post added at 09:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:56 PM ----------
Well answering my own question, I was able to revive the phone back to .62 using Wotan.
Now I will get back to .42 but will stay there as I dont want that to happen again.
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did you unlock your bootloader.if yes then you can brick your mobile f you do ota update..and if you have unlock bootloader then flash custom kernel it is the best way to have root on any firmware...
Very risking updating yur phone using tha OTA method if yu have unlock yur bootloader..... but if yu use testpoint method, den yu have no problem!!!
just use flashtool to flash yur phone with latest firmware.
thats the funny thing, i didnt unlock my bootloader.
no offense, but the wire thing is a little extreme for me. I guess i'll pass and wait for a more conveniant tool than playing with wires.
nomailx said:
no offense, but the wire thing is a little extreme for me. I guess i'll pass and wait for a more conveniant tool than playing with wires.
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It's easy to unlock your bootloader using wire. Just connect the main point to ground.. I did in just first attempt..
Sent from my ST15 using xda premium
very easy brov.... i use tha pin pointed part to touch my phone ground point & connect tha other end to my usb cable mouth dat enters my phone.
check here for yur phone ground point provided its an Xperia phone.
Xperia Phones Test Point
that test point looks badass, made by mcgiver!
fbloise said:
that test point looks badass, made by mcgiver!
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which is dat buddy?? gat dis from androidflip.com........ its ok buddy! just do it right.
I installed a ROM with its kernel (concretely, THIS rom with the recommended kernel) using CWM, and when I reboot it gets stuck at Sony splash... It's been like that for almost two hours.
So the question is... is it bricked? (I think that's a stupid question, it sure is...) Can this be repaired? Or I have to ask Sony for help (if possible)?
if you can get into cwm ..... try to reflash the rom....follow the steps given by the dev...wipe delvic/data etc..
if it does not work or if you cannot get into CWM reflash with night-elf kernel...
u r phone is not bricked :good::victory:
Log in Flashtool shows me that...
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/058/2012 18:58:35 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
04/059/2012 18:59:05 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
04/059/2012 18:59:06 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
04/059/2012 18:59:25 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Arnold\Downloads\boot_ics_cm9-127.img
04/059/2012 18:59:25 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
04/059/2012 18:59:26 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5114 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
04/059/2012 18:59:26 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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do u have ur bootloader unlocked...???if not unlock it first...
Well, I guess it actually was unlocked... if not, how do I check it without entering the system or CWM?
if it is unlocked u will be able to flash it with other kernels
do you have latest version of flash tools??
try to download it and try again......if u have unlocked bootloader....it should work
if nothing happens use SEUS to restore
Arno-kun said:
I installed a ROM with its kernel (concretely, THIS rom with the recommended kernel) using CWM, and when I reboot it gets stuck at Sony splash... It's been like that for almost two hours.
So the question is... is it bricked? (I think that's a stupid question, it sure is...) Can this be repaired? Or I have to ask Sony for help (if possible)?
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Firstly the good news is ur phone is not at all bricked ..i think u somehow installed the wrong kernel or something ..thats y the problem ..i had the same too about 3 days back ..u need to got back to the stock Rom ..and everything will be fine ..i think you knw it but i am telling u again : U need unlocked boot loader to flash custom ROMS
Now lets begin installing ur stock ROM
If u unlocked ur bootlaoder using the official method go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&page=2 and relock it but DRM keys wont be back ..but u r bootlaoder will be locked again
1) Here : download the stock ROM http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?tstart=0 and install it through flashtool or go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 to download stock ROM
2) Follow the instructions in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
3) Now u r on stock ROM with stock kernel ..root ur phone again using doomlords method given in the link above.
4) install CWM
5) Unlock ur boot loader again (u cannot unlock it using the official way unless u have the boot loader key that sony gave u when unlocking the boot loader )
samneov said:
if it is unlocked u will be able to flash it with other kernels
do you have latest version of flash tools??
try to download it and try again......if u have unlocked bootloader....it should work
if nothing happens use SEUS to restore
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You know, using SEUS fixed my phone. Checked bootloader, and it's UNLOCKED. Thanks a lot to everyone! Thought I already lost my phone... Again, thank you all!
When USB plugin my Neo, screen goes on and if I wait 5 seconds then I can start it. But if I press and hold the Back key or the Menu key and plugin USB it doesn't go to flashmode or fastboot mode. I am not sure how it got the 0% battery problem but I can't get it to accept new kernels so I can resolve the issue.
I see they most phones go to flashmode and then is simply to write new kernel's and resolve the problem.
Please help someone if you know how I can write new kernels.
PS. Back and Menu key are working fine when using the phone.
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk 2
ciuc007 said:
When USB plugin my Neo, screen goes on and if I wait 5 seconds then I can start it. But if I press and hold the Back key or the Menu key and plugin USB it doesn't go to flashmode or fastboot mode. I am not sure how it got the 0% battery problem but I can't get it to accept new kernels so I can resolve the issue.
I see they most phones go to flashmode and then is simply to write new kernel's and resolve the problem.
Please help someone if you know how I can write new kernels.
PS. Back and Menu key are working fine when using the phone.
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk 2
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1. Kernels are flashed in fastboot mode not flashmode.
2. Have you unlocked your bootloader?
3. Which version of recovery have you installed.
4. Which ROM/kernel are you running now?
gregbradley said:
1. Kernels are flashed in fastboot mode not flashmode.
2. Have you unlocked your bootloader?
3. Which version of recovery have you installed.
4. Which ROM/kernel are you running now?
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THX for answer:
1-Phone doesn't go on fastboot mode
2-I dont't know but in Service info/Configuration/Rooting status: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: YES (Where can i see if the bootloaders are unlocked?)
3-No recovery installed
4: Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1 - 4.1.B.0.431 - StockRom
I have also one Neo V that i unlocked the bootloaders myself and instaled FXP CM9.1
ciuc007 said:
THX for answer:
1-Phone doesn't go on fastboot mode
2-I dont't know but in Service info/Configuration/Rooting status: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: YES (Where can i see if the bootloaders are unlocked?)
3-No recovery installed
4: Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1 - 4.1.B.0.431 - StockRom
I have also one Neo V that i unlocked the bootloaders myself and instaled FXP CM9.1
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2. If your bootloader is unlocked you would know about it becuase you have to do it yourself.
3 and 4. You have not rooted your phone yet. I suggest you read the sticky threads in order to find out how to.
1. root phone.
2. install recovery
3. unlock bootloader (Optional, but necassary if you want to flash kernels)
4 Flash custom roms (And kernels)
First place to look is in the the very first thread in the dev section. Download flashtool and start reading the threads.
I flashed NightElf Kernel mod for ICS Beta - that suport 0% Baterry workaround and now I have a working phone again. (without ned to be pluged in all the time)
Now I can't root my device. I tried from flashtool alt 3 options: force psneuter, force zergrush and force emulator. Also tried DoomLord's solution. Noting worked for me:
09/019/2012 20:19:50 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
09/019/2012 20:19:51 - INFO - Connected device : MT15
09/019/2012 20:19:51 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
09/019/2012 20:19:51 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-v1_587
09/019/2012 20:19:58 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\MT15\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
09/019/2012 20:19:58 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
09/019/2012 20:19:59 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
09/020/2012 20:20:01 - INFO - Waiting for device
09/020/2012 20:20:25 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
09/020/2012 20:20:35 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\MT15\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
09/020/2012 20:20:36 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\psneuter.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
09/020/2012 20:20:36 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
09/020/2012 20:20:37 - INFO - Running rootit
09/020/2012 20:20:38 - INFO - Waiting for device
09/021/2012 20:21:38 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
09/021/2012 20:21:39 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
Any sugestions please?
If you flashed that kernel then you are rooted.
The kernel comes pre rooted.
Try entering recovery mode.
Reboot phone and press back key when you see the sony logo
I entered in recovery mode.
From here i think i will manage to install Custom Rom.
Thanks.
ciuc007 said:
I entered in recovery mode.
From here i think i will manage to install Custom Rom.
Thanks.
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No need to say thanks, there is a button for that if you feel the need to thanks anyone. Also, if you need anymore help you can PM me.
Good luck
gregbradley said:
No need to say thanks, there is a button for that if you feel the need to thanks anyone. Also, if you need anymore help you can PM me.
Good luck
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I have installed ICS Pureness on my Neo but i am still unable to ROOT. When opening SuperSU it ask me to update SU and than i get Installation failed.
i have Android 4.0.4, BB 72, Night-elf kenel - 2.6.32.9-v1_587, [email protected]_pureness_13.0
I have tried DoomLord V3 - ZergRush and Flashtool.
Flash tool said "You are already rooted" - but applications that require root access give me error.
(in my NeoV the pureness is rooted ok because i can run applications that require root)
Any ideas?
ciuc007 said:
I have installed ICS Pureness on my Neo but i am still unable to ROOT. When opening SuperSU it ask me to update SU and than i get Installation failed.
i have Android 4.0.4, BB 72, Night-elf kenel - 2.6.32.9-v1_587, [email protected]_pureness_13.0
I have tried DoomLord V3 - ZergRush and Flashtool.
Flash tool said "You are already rooted" - but applications that require root access give me error.
(in my NeoV the pureness is rooted ok because i can run applications that require root)
Any ideas?
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The solution is in the pureness rom thread. Try the search button in that thread next time.
Solution.
Install superuser from play store.
Run it and click home button when you see the splash screen.
Then open supersu again, allow root rights, update su binary.
Then uninstall superuser app that you just downloaded