Hello guys,
I am a pure NOOB regarding Flashing, rooting and such stuff..
Yesterday, i went through Xperia Blog and found out that my Xperia Mini Pro will not be getting JB anymore, i was shocked... I am left with a buggy ICS which is bloated and a battery hog.....
I searched in Google if there is an alternate way to install JB and finally found out about Cyanogen Mod 10... As i am a newbie, i am just ignorant about all the steps that is being mentioned on each steps for installing it like for instance to Flash, Root etc...
Can anyone guide me through in installing JB or maybe a link to a thread with a detailed instruction for a noob like me..
Thanks Guys..
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then goto Servicr info--->Configuration and tell us the Rooting Status
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Okay, but for these steps you will loose your warranty.
Look in my signature, there's how to unlock the bootloader. This is necessary to flash the custom cyanogenmod 10 kernel. But you can only unlock if your rooting status is "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes", like jobayer said.
If your bootloader is already unlocked (only if you bought it second hand and the guy before you unlocked it), your bootloader status is "Bootloader unlocked: yes". Then you can go on with my tutorial how to install a custom rom. There's explained how to flash the kernel (boot.img) and how to install the rom.
If your rooting status is "bootloader unlock allowed: no", you can't do anything, except from paying for unlock the bootloader. This is hard to unlock, so I hope you have the rooting status "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" :good:
For any questions just ask
BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Hello,
Thanks for the speedy reply...:fingers-crossed:
It says Rooting Status:
BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Think i am in luck..eh!!
williamgurumayum said:
Hello,
Thanks for the speedy reply...:fingers-crossed:
It says Rooting Status:
BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Think i am in luck..eh!!
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Yes, now, if you want to install cyanogenmod, you can go on with unlocking bootloader. This will void warranty! If you want to, please look in my signature for a guide
If the bootloader is unlocked, you could go on with how to install a custom kernel/rom.
Hope these tutorials could help you, for any questions just ask
You can easily unlock your bootloader by this toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
(without writing any commands)
Then install a prerooted kernel to get root access
I suggest Kamarushv3 kernel... It is prerooted and will install clockworkmod
Then you will have to download FXP 142... the most stable CM10 for xperia mini
Then flash the kernel provided by fxp from the toolkit mentioned above
Your kernel will be installed
Then just flash the zip file via clockworkmod...
You will have JB running on your device
PREDATOR95 said:
Then install a prerooted kernel to get root access
I suggest Kamarushv3 kernel... It is prerooted and will install clockworkmod
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Do i need this?
Then you will have to download FXP 142... the most stable CM10 for xperia mini
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I visited FreeXperia page and downloaded this, i think it is 138
hotfile.com/dl/173456870/43e9f18/FXP138-cm-10-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip.html
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Can you please post the link for 142
Thanks for the great help..i really really appreciate it a lot..
http://code.google.com/p/freexperia/wiki/CyanogenMod10
Here are the download links for all cm10 FXP
i strongly recommend fxp142
In fxp138 camera don't work and it lags too much
And about Kamarushv3 kernel... It is easier to root this way... Otherwise you have to downgrade to gingerbread to root your phone
But by flashing any prerooted kernel you can directly get rooted...
Instead of saying thanks... You can always press thanks button
If you still face any problems... Just ask:thumbup:
PREDATOR95 said:
http://code.google.com/p/freexperia/wiki/CyanogenMod10
And about Kamarushv3 kernel... It is easier to root this way... Otherwise you have to downgrade to gingerbread to root your phone
But by flashing any prerooted kernel you can directly get rooted...
If you still face any problems... Just ask:thumbup:
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This step isn't necessary, if he wants to install cyanogenmod he could just flash cyanogenmod kernel, cause this one has cwm included and he doesn't need a rooted rom before
mihahn said:
This step isn't necessary, if he wants to install cyanogenmod he could just flash cyanogenmod kernel, cause this one has cwm included and he doesn't need a rooted rom before
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I didn't knew if fxp kernel was prerooted or not... So gave a general method...
PREDATOR95 said:
I didn't knew if fxp kernel was prerooted or not... So gave a general method...
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Okay, yes, because cm10 kernel by fxp is only for cm10 rom, so it's prerooted
Generally there are many kernels like rage kernel, panic, mesa, etc...
mihahn said:
This step isn't necessary, if he wants to install cyanogenmod he could just flash cyanogenmod kernel, cause this one has cwm included and he doesn't need a rooted rom before
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Guys!! Am confused, do i just need to follow the steps as stated by mihahn in his post. Or do i need a rooted phone in order to install CyanogenMod10. I am planning to do it on Wednesday. I am gathering all the stuffs now
So far i have the following tools:
1. FXP142_CM10.zip
2. flashboot.exe
3. SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123
As far i have read and learnt, i think i have all the tools that i need, right Guys?
Thanks
williamgurumayum said:
Guys!! Am confused, do i just need to follow the steps as stated by mihahn in his post. Or do i need a rooted phone in order to install CyanogenMod10. I am planning to do it on Wednesday. I am gathering all the stuffs now
So far i have the following tools:
1. FXP142_CM10.zip
2. flashboot.exe
3. SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123
As far i have read and learnt, i think i have all the tools that i need, right Guys?
Thanks
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Yup you must have your phone rooted to flash any custom ROM... In your case CM10 BY FXP
but as mihahn mentioned above that fxp kernel is prerooted...
So your phone will be rooted the moment you install the kernel... Clockworkmod will be installed
And then just flash the fxp142 zip via clockworkmod :thumbup:
To flash kernel
Follow steps given in quangnhut123 thread
You must have Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 installed to use the toolkit
williamgurumayum said:
Guys!! Am confused, do i just need to follow the steps as stated by mihahn in his post. Or do i need a rooted phone in order to install CyanogenMod10. I am planning to do it on Wednesday. I am gathering all the stuffs now
So far i have the following tools:
1. FXP142_CM10.zip
2. flashboot.exe
3. SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123
As far i have read and learnt, i think i have all the tools that i need, right Guys?
Thanks
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First put the FXP142 zip and the gapps for jelly bean on your sd card
If you mean fastboot.exe with flashboot.exe, no. You don't need it. Just download the SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool and run it. Follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader.
After that you can flash the kernel (which is a boot.img in the FXP142_CM10.zip, extract the zip and you have the boot.img). Now you flash the boot.img.
If there are no errors/bad blocks in the log disconnect the device and boot it. Press volume down again and again. Then you are in clockworkmod. Choose wipe data/factory reset and advanced -> wipe dalvik cache (you navigate with the volume + and - button and select with the home button, back with back button).
Now install zip from sd card -> choose zip -> choose the FXP142 zip. Wait until it has finished installing. Now you flash the gapps for jelly bean with install zip from sd card ...
Reboot and enjoy
i think i will be using mihahn's step as written in his post.. I think it is quite user friendly for a noob like me..
First i will unlocked the BL as instructed by mihahn in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376248#post31376248
and then i will install FXP10 as instructed in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879982
Hope i will not have a Brick phone..Keeping my fingers crossed..
UPDATE:
successfully updated to Jelly Bean yesterday with help from mihahn and PREDATOR95. Thanks again Guys....
The new Jelly Bean from CyanogeMod from Free Xperia is much much more smoother and faster than the ICS that was offered by Sony, although i miss few features of Sony, but i don't mind it as i am no longer using that laggy and buggy ICS of Sony......
Loving every bit of my new Android version.. So smooth even in its alpha(or maybe Beta) phase.........
Thanks guys...
williamgurumayum said:
UPDATE:
successfully updated to Jelly Bean yesterday with help from mihahn and PREDATOR95. Thanks again Guys....
The new Jelly Bean from CyanogeMod from Free Xperia is much much more smoother and faster than the ICS that was offered by Sony, although i miss few features of Sony, but i don't mind it as i am no longer using that laggy and buggy ICS of Sony......
Loving every bit of my new Android version.. So smooth even in its alpha(or maybe Beta) phase.........
Thanks guys...
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i notice something today...
when i tried to end my call, after a min or two of conversation, the screen is locked( i use pattern lock). Is this natural?
coz i don't find a way to end my call as the screen is locked...
And PREDATOR95 Thanks for the Keyboard app.. I have press the Thanks here in this post
williamgurumayum said:
i notice something today...
when i tried to end my call, after a min or two of conversation, the screen is locked( i use pattern lock). Is this natural?
coz i don't find a way to end my call as the screen is locked...
And PREDATOR95 Thanks for the Keyboard app.. I have press the Thanks here in this post
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Go in settings >accessibility
Select "power button ends call"
Now you can end calls by pressing power button...
Its just an alternative to the solution of your problem...
I don't use the Pattern lock... And don't have any knowledge about this bug
You should better ask Mihahn or FXP
Sent via Smultron
PREDATOR95 said:
Go in settings >accessibility
Select "power button ends call"
Now you can end calls by pressing power button...
Its just an alternative to the solution of your problem...
I don't use the Pattern lock... And don't have any knowledge about this bug
You should better ask Mihahn or FXP
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Yes this is a bug, the proximity sensor is not working. There should be a fix around here, but not sure if there's one for sk17i yet. You could ask in FXP Cm10 thread, there are fixes for lww and st15i, maybe there's one for sk17i, too
EDIT:: Try this, but please make a nandroid backup before and backup the old configuration. Just in case it's not working!
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Hello, I have a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman and I wanted to run the Real ICS r6 rom. I have a LOCKED bootloader and I have a rooted device with CWM recovery installed. I have the stock Kernel 4.1.b.0.587. How to proceed after this? I need step by step instructions. I am completely a noob.
Also, I installed this rom but the screen never went after the Walkman animation in startup so I was freaked out and I flashed Stock Rom using my computer. Can anybody help me. Thanks.
Before flashing, make a full wipe. Wipe data, cache, advanced-dalvik cache, battery stat. Then flash the zip!
Wait until booting finish.
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chepoz said:
Before flashing, make a full wipe. Wipe data, cache, advanced-dalvik cache, battery stat. Then flash the zip!
Wait until booting finish.
I have a LOCKED bootloader, Do i need to unlock it?
Also, my kernel is STOCK so do i need another one?
Here is the rom page - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876 I need step by step tutorial. Please. Thank you.
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No if it says for locked bootloader, too in the rom thread you can install it. See my signature, there's a how to install custom roms
Sent from my SK17i running MIUI 2.11.9
that happened to me too, after UNLOCK the bootloader everything is Okay.. :good:
mihahn said:
No if it says for locked bootloader, too in the rom thread you can install it. See my signature, there's a how to install custom roms
Sent from my SK17i running MIUI 2.11.9
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Hello, is unlocking my bootloader safe? Can I relock it?
banguncool said:
that happened to me too, after UNLOCK the bootloader everything is Okay.. :good:
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Hello, are you using Real ICS too?
also try to format /system..
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Hello everyone, I have succesfully installed the ROM, Kernel.
Thank you for the help.
Drifter2410 said:
Hello, is unlocking my bootloader safe? Can I relock it?
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Yes it's safe and yes you can relock it anytime you want. I recomend to unlock it the official way if you plan to unlock it.
codename75 said:
Yes it's safe and yes you can relock it anytime you want. I recomend to unlock it the official way if you plan to unlock it.
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Hello, thank you for the help. I have successfully installed Real ICS after unlocking my bootloader the official way. The ROM is perfectly stable with the Extended Stock Kernel but I seem to have one issue.
The FB Music Like feature in my Walkman Player isnt working and isnt showing up after activating Sony Facebook Integration. Can anybody help me fix this? Thanks.
Drifter2410 said:
Hello, thank you for the help. I have successfully installed Real ICS after unlocking my bootloader the official way. The ROM is perfectly stable with the Extended Stock Kernel but I seem to have one issue.
The FB Music Like feature in my Walkman Player isnt working and isnt showing up after activating Sony Facebook Integration. Can anybody help me fix this? Thanks.
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I used that Rom some times ago... But I felt it a bit slow... now I am again in stock gb... The fastest...
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m4nz said:
I used that Rom some times ago... But I felt it a bit slow... now I am again in stock gb... The fastest...
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
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I Love Real ICS but all I want is the Music Like feature in my Walkman Player. I use Real ICS r6 if it helps.
Drifter2410 said:
I Love Real ICS but all I want is the Music Like feature in my Walkman Player. I use Real ICS r6 if it helps.
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If you just need the ui of real ics, then there is xperia gx launcher which can be flashed through cwm.. I did that.. I mean, I installed the stock ics then started modifying it... Replacing the systemui and framework-res... Just search it in the themes and apps section... Then you will have whatever you loved in the stock rom., and you can customise it according to ur tastes..... ,
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m4nz said:
If you just need the ui of real ics, then there is xperia gx launcher which can be flashed through cwm.. I did that.. I mean, I installed the stock ics then started modifying it... Replacing the systemui and framework-res... Just search it in the themes and apps section... Then you will have whatever you loved in the stock rom., and you can customise it according to ur tastes..... ,
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No, Im better with the ROM.
Drifter2410 said:
No, Im better with the ROM.
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stuck at sony logo
after installing r6 my live with walkman stucks in logo....have tried it on stock rom .431 and .587 by using kernel krsh,mesa,extended...but still no use of it...unlocked bootloader,rooted....doesnt work on rage kernel too..plz help me!!:crying::crying:
Drifter2410 said:
Hello, are you using Real ICS too?
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sorry for late replay.
YES until now
Re:[Q] [Live with Walkman] Real ICS R6
Step 1:
Unlock the bootloader
1.Use the official sony method...
head to unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and follow the procedure there..
by doing so you lose your DRM keys which means services like track id wont work anymore...
2.use a testpoint method which is a bit complicated but you retain your DRM keys
for the testpoint method check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1730874
BE CAREFUL WHILE UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER YOU MAY BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
Step 2:
Install any one of the kernels mentioned on Real ICS r6 thread using flashtool
you can find flashtool here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
press vol up button while connecting your phone to pc..
flashtool will detect your fastboot device.select the kernel and flash it..
check the logs before you disconnect your phone
Step 3:
Copy the flashable ROM file into your SD card.
Step 4:
Boot to CWM by pressing volume down again and again when your phone boots up(when the SONY logo appears)
Step 5:
Wipe cache,data,system and dalvik cache from CWM
Step 6:
choose install zip from SD card and select the real ics zip you download..
Step 7:
the AROMA installer will start and you can then follow the instructions it shows..
if your touch screen is not responding on the AROMA installer page use the vol up/vol down and home keys to select..
dont panic the touch screen will work once the installation is complete..
that's all bro..
dont freak out..
It always takes more time when it boots up for the first time..
the only part you can mess up is the bootloader unlocking and kernel flashing,so be careful with that..
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Dude no one can help you if you provide incomplete information...
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Which Rom u used??
what Ur base rom before flashing??
u flash any Kernel?? yes then Which??
Please answer all thing then all XDA buddy help u for sure... :angel:
Cool Down!!!
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Try to answer the below and people would try to help and sort your problems.
Stock Rom : ?
Tried to install which rom : ?
Are you sure you unlocked BL : ?
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My Device : Xperia Neo V (MT11i) --> ROOTED silly -->BOOTLOADER UL :good:
ROM : PAC version 18.0.0
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sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Dude there's a solution to every problem,just enter recovery and install the backup,if you created any...
If you didn't please provide more info about the rom,the kernel,.....surely something can be worked out....
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Dude, you have indeed provided very less info. Looks like you have soft-bricked your phone. This same thing had happened to me few days back. Please read on to see what helped me get my Neo V up and running again.
If your phone is stuck at SONY logo, I doubt it will go into CWM recovery mode either. I had tried flashing stock kernel through Flashtool, and also tried the FOTA-Unbrick method via flashtool, but even that didn't help. Finally, I used the "repair" option in PC Companion which flashed Stock ICS ROM on my Neo V (however, all data on phone's internal memory was lost and my phone had to e rooted again). But at least my phone was recovered. Hope this will guide you.
vineet.patel said:
Which Rom u used??
what Ur base rom before flashing??
u flash any Kernel?? yes then Which??
Please answer all thing then all XDA buddy help u for sure... :angel:
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actually i Root my phone and try to installed different ROMS such as : Xperia HD Roms for neo V and port to HTC sense 4.0 Rom the process of installation of this ROMS work properly but when I restart my fone first time (after install UNOFFICIAL ROMS) the sony LOGO appear and phone become brick:crying::crying::crying:
then i use FLASHTOOL to repair it but i cant installed any unofficial ROMS
1 important Question my phone bootloader state is "YES" how to turn it on "NO"
is it required to turn it NO for installing UNOFFICIAL ROMS
sammyroid said:
actually i Root my phone and try to installed different ROMS such as : Xperia HD Roms for neo V and port to HTC sense 4.0 Rom the process of installation of this ROMS work properly but when I restart my fone first time (after install UNOFFICIAL ROMS) the sony LOGO appear and phone become brick:crying::crying::crying:
then i use FLASHTOOL to repair it but i cant installed any unofficial ROMS
1 important Question my phone bootloader state is "YES" how to turn it on "NO"
is it required to turn it NO for installing UNOFFICIAL ROMS
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Some roms need unlocked bootloaders like sense port rom... Xperia hd I am guessing as ultimate hd rom...it doesn't need unlocked bl... make sure you follow all steps like wiping etc... for roms like sense port or cyanogen you will need to unlock bl...
buggy!!!
sammyroid said:
actually i Root my phone and try to installed different ROMS such as : Xperia HD Roms for neo V and port to HTC sense 4.0 Rom the process of installation of this ROMS work properly but when I restart my fone first time (after install UNOFFICIAL ROMS) the sony LOGO appear and phone become brick:crying::crying::crying:
then i use FLASHTOOL to repair it but i cant installed any unofficial ROMS
1 important Question my phone bootloader state is "YES" how to turn it on "NO"
is it required to turn it NO for installing UNOFFICIAL ROMS
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I believe, the ROMS you flashed were Stock kernel based and hence it worked.
To try different custom ROMS which are based on custom kernels, u need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms based on custom kernels.
Click here to Unlock bootloader Thread by Vimjam
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Xperia NEO- V | PAC MAN -18.0.0
HIT THANKS, IF MY WORDS LIGHTENED YOUR HAIRS
pravinb89 said:
I believe, the ROMS you flashed were Stock kernel based and hence it worked.
To try different custom ROMS which are based on custom kernels, u need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms based on custom kernels.
Click here to Unlock bootloader Thread by Vimjam
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Xperia NEO- V | PAC MAN -18.0.0
HIT THANKS, IF MY WORDS LIGHTENED YOUR HAIRS
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Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
Unlock with testpoint if you do not want to break your DRM: androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
Then download Flashtool (Google, it is first link). Put custom rom zip anywhere on sd card. Extract boot.img from zip and put it on desktop or anywhere on hdd. Download gapps 20121011 from goo.im. Connect phone in fastboot mode (hold right menu key while plugging USB and led should be blue). Press lighting button and select fastboot mode. Flash kernel (browse to boot.img). Reboot phone and keep pressing volume down until recovery mode shows up. Do full wipe (data, cache, dalvik cache). Then select install zip from file. Install ROM and then gapps then reboot. Some ROMs may require reboot again in recovery before installing gapps. First boot can take a while so be patient. If you still don't get it, read pinned topics, for some ROMs there is also quick tip how to do install. Good luck.
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sammyroid said:
Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
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What is ur problem actually?
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Here you GO!!!
sammyroid said:
Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
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Sam,
You need unlocked BL for flashing custom ROMs. Its obvious you also should have ROOT and CWM installed(I believe you do have these already )
1)Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader( IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED) if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms which are based on custom kernels.
2) If BL status is YES --> Try to unlock it.. 2 ways are there
1.Sony Official method CLICK HERE (You lose DRM values, warrenty is VOID)--> i unlocked my mobile officially
2.Unofficial TEST point method (Nothing to lose, but manual work needed) --> my mobile dint support this way since it was manufactured in 12w15 and official unlock is only way.
LINK TO BOOTLOADER UNLOCK THREAD I strongly recommend you to read the Bootloader thread first to understand what it is actually.
after unlocking by the any of the ways, you can flash ROMS and kernels of your wish..
mmckoyuki said:
What is ur problem actually?
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
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my problem is very simple.
first i used the flashtool and installed 4.0.4
then unlock bootloader , root and installed CWM
then through that i installed XPERIA ULTIMATE HD or any ROM
my mobile restart and hanged (freeze) at SONY logo
so can any expert tell me that how to install jelly bean ROM or unofficial rom
with easy or what i does wrong in above step
and tell me that is kernel is responsible for this or not????????
please help me i want to taste JELLY BEAN
what is the difference between 4.1.b.0.431 and 4.1.B.0.587 in flash tool file and which is require to clearified my above problem HELp Me PlEaSe !!!!!!!!!!
Of course. You didn't read my post, did you? Kernel (usually named boot.img) is in zip of every custom rom. I described you how to flash kernel with Flash Tool. It is not the same procedure as on Galaxy phone where all work can be done from cwm. You should see e.g. FreeXperia logo if you have flashed CyanogenMod and appropiate kernel.
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If all done like root boot unlock etc.. Yu can install any room that is developed for yur phne..
Steps:
First, Install kernel of the Rom(boot.img) from the custom Rom zip (extract boot.img to yur pc) thrugh fastbootmode using flash tool.
Then boot, and try entering CMW mode and flash corresponding Rom..
Also make sure u clear the cache and things that have been told in the Rom installion procedure.
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flash the kernal (boot img file) in the downloaded roms folder.. then turn on ur phone when u c the logo (sony or fxp or pa) press volume down button rapidly.. a blue light wil c on the notification lite and then u "l enter the recovery perform all wipes nd install zip aftr that reeboot and enjoy...!
sreehari.007 said:
flash the kernal (boot img file) in the downloaded roms folder.. then turn on ur phone when u c the logo (sony or fxp or pa) press volume down button rapidly.. a blue light wil c on the notification lite and then u "l enter the recovery perform all wipes nd install zip aftr that reeboot and enjoy...!
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Erm,I think you are just 2 months late
Anyways there's no post by that guy since December! I think he managed to solve the issue!
Still every solution is appreciated
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Hi All,
i have just rooted my SK17i. i was on ICS and now i have downgraded to GB 2.3.4. i am looking to update the phone to a custom ICS rom.
i have gone through the tutorials available, but being a noob it was a bit tough for me to understand all the technical details.
please help me and suggest. thanks in advance.
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
thanks
sandy7 said:
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
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Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
sandy7 said:
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
sjstays said:
thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
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I suggest u SEUS..
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I suggest u SEUS..
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many thanks, will keep you posted once done...
hi all,
i tried the methods mentioned in the links pos9ted earlier to upgrade the phone to ICS first using SEUS and hen root it. unfortunately it did not work out. i can confirm that the steps mentioned were done correctly. what i have done is have downgraded to Gb and then rooted it. Post that i have installed a custom rom. is there any way i can install a custom rom for ICS now?
AW: How to install ICS based rom on a rooted Mini pro
for most custom roms you need to unlock your bootloader, or look if the rom you like to have is for locked bootloader too. for some roms you need to flash different kernel first. i would suggest you to flash a prerooted kernel with built in recovery. then you can install new rom via that recovery.
For installing custom roms like cm etc you need to unlock bootloader, if you don't want to do that go here and find a rom that does not need bootloader unlock. if you didn't unlock bl, download xparts and install cwm.
for unlocking, go here
then go here find a custom rom, copy zip to sd card, extract boot.img to pc, flash boot.img in fastboot mode of flashtool or fastboot, boot device, enter cwm and flash zip from sd.
thank mihann for the excellent guide.
hope it helped
THIS is a collection of roms + kernels + guides + scripts. You may need it
sjstays said:
Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
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you got it wrong.., you can root your phone even if you're in ICS..,
do you have a Locked or unlocked Bootloader..,???
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good, so If you know any please share it with me, thanks
-Koxy
The_Koxy said:
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good, so If you know any please share it with me, thanks
-Koxy
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This should be in the Q&A section, and what is really good really depends on what you want from your phone. Not sure if you couldn't find anything, or didn't like what you did find...
Well, as I said, I want the best one, faster, less bugs, etc... As there is GingerDx v31 for x8, it's pretty good
Bump
I still nee a help
Bro u must unlock boot loader to use custom room or kernel
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mono28aug said:
Bro u must unlock boot loader to use custom room or kernel
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No he doesn't, not for just a custom ROM anyway, and he already said he can't unlock his bootloader.
Start with this one, it's the last MiniCM7 by nAa which ran on stock kernel, based on Gingerbread 2.3.5.
SmG67 said:
No he doesn't, not for just a custom ROM anyway, and he already said he can't unlock his bootloader.
Start with this one, it's the last MiniCM7 by nAa which ran on stock kernel, based on Gingerbread 2.3.5.
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This one seems to be good, thanks. Could you help me a bit with finding a tutorial how to install it?
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This one seems to be good, thanks. Could you help me a bit with finding a tutorial how to install it?
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Get this (ClockWorkMod) and put it on your sd-card
Put the ROM on your sd-card too
Get flashtool (It's in the first post in the x10mini dev section)
Install it
If you do NOT have Sony Update Service or PC Companion then:
Install flashtool-drivers from the drivers subfolder and choose E10i Xperia X10Mini
Press the Padlock button in flashtool, this will root your phone
Press the Swiss flag (Plus) button in flashtool, this will install xRecovery
Choose Tools - Reboot - Recovery - Reboot default recovery
On your phone: Choose 'Install zip from sd-card' - Choose custom zip
Select CWM-recovery-3.2.0.0-r3-x10mini-Amend.zip
Select yes
Reboot your phone and press the back-button repeatedly just before and when the sony ericsson logo appears.
Choose backup and restore - backup (This will back up your current system and data so you can get it back later should you want to)
Choose Install zip from sd-card - Choose custom zip
Select MiniCM7-2.0.7.zip
Select yes
Do: Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
In the advanced submenu: Wipe Dalvik-cache
Reboot the phone and enjoy your new ROM
(You will have lost all your user-data so maybe it's a good idea to back up at least your contact-list to sd-card, which can be done when you enter the contacts app and press the menu-button, it will create a file on your sd-card that you can import again later.)
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Oh.. and I think you need to find Google Apps for Gingerbread too if you want the play-store, flash them the way you flash the ROM,
Okay, I'll do it tomorrow. Thank you a lot for your help.
The_Koxy said:
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good........ -Koxy
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Well I can't tell you the BEST Custom Rom for X10 mini. But I can show you many Stock kernel based Rom that doesn't need to unlock Bootloader. Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
and Look for stock kernel based ROM section.
Hit thanks if i helped you.
xminirom said:
Well I can't tell you the BEST Custom Rom for X10 mini. But I can show you many Stock kernel based Rom that doesn't need to unlock Bootloader. Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
and Look for stock kernel based ROM section.
Hit thanks if i helped you.
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There is actually a custom ROM that does not require a unlocked bootloader, it runs with stock kernel. It is called MiniCM7Pro by BPaul. Google it.
k3vinwOw said:
There is actually a custom ROM that does not require a unlocked bootloader, it runs with stock kernel. It is called MiniCM7Pro by BPaul. Google it.
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You didn't get me do you?
I Told him that I Can't tell The BEST ROM. BUT I know there are some ROM. Note that some ROM not only one ROM that runs with stock kernel
and This POST>>>>>>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
Have a list of them. Anyway Just Chill...............
Hi,
I want to know steps with download links to install Jelly bean on my Sony xperia neo MT15i to improve performance since it shows lagging alot.
being new appreciate steps or youtube link for the same to get stable ROM.
I have already backed up data and contacts etc.
Go to developers section, select rom do you want and follow tutorial...
sulluk said:
Hi,
I want to know steps with download links to install Jelly bean on my Sony xperia neo MT15i to improve performance since it shows lagging alot.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269 follow those guides, they should work.
You should search forum first and read Q&A, FAQs and sticked guides.
To install JB 4.2 you need unlocked bootloader to flash kernel. All guides are there. For starters I recommend you Legacy Xperia, but you may like other ROMs, check development section for that.
Unlocking bootloader wasn't allowed for my device and S1Tool didn't work too, so I had to buy Ominus single unlock credit to do the trick with testpoints.
there are no official Jelly Bean for Xperia Neo as far as i know
but there are Jelly Bean custom roms for Neo
You need to unlock bootloader to be able to install Jelly Bean rom on your phone
do some research on how to unlock bootloader, using flashtool, flash kernel and you will be fine
I'm currently using Racing Bean. try it. CM10 is also great.
recovery issue
Ivyl said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269 follow those guides, they should work.
You should search forum first and read Q&A, FAQs and sticked guides.
To install JB 4.2 you need unlocked bootloader to flash kernel. All guides are there. For starters I recommend you Legacy Xperia, but you may like other ROMs, check development section for that.
Unlocking bootloader wasn't allowed for my device and S1Tool didn't work too, so I had to buy Ominus single unlock credit to do the trick with testpoints.
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Hi,
I followed the link and unlocked bootloader through sony official link after that i rooted phone and can see super user.
after that i need to run x-parts and copy the downloaded cm10 ROM to sd card.
But i am not able to go to recovery screen, i tried rebooting while pressing volume down and in x-parts / tools boot to recovery option. but everytime phone boots to the full main screen.
sulluk said:
Hi,
I followed the link and unlocked bootloader through sony official link after that i rooted phone and can see super user.
after that i need to run x-parts and copy the downloaded cm10 ROM to sd card.
But i am not able to go to recovery screen, i tried rebooting while pressing volume down and in x-parts / tools boot to recovery option. but everytime phone boots to the full main screen.
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Don't use x parts and stuff... Flash the cm10 kernel first... Then try going to recovery...
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sulluk said:
Hi,
I followed the link and unlocked bootloader through sony official link after that i rooted phone and can see super user.
after that i need to run x-parts and copy the downloaded cm10 ROM to sd card.
But i am not able to go to recovery screen, i tried rebooting while pressing volume down and in x-parts / tools boot to recovery option. but everytime phone boots to the full main screen.
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Exactly like person above said.
Backup data you want to SDcard (SMSes, contacts, etc), then start off by flashing kernel. Download rom you want, if it has included kernel then extract it (boot.img), if not, read thread for recommended kernel. Flash it, it has recovery built in. When you are done, boot into recovery, wipe everything (except SD card) and install rom .zip. Reboot, wait, and you are free to restore your backups.
There's quite good guide for that from CyanogenMod Wiki including fastboot commands you have to type in, most ROMs also have short version of this guide included in one of the first posts.
Ivyl said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269 follow those guides, they should work.
You should search forum first and read Q&A, FAQs and sticked guides.
To install JB 4.2 you need unlocked bootloader to flash kernel. All guides are there. For starters I recommend you Legacy Xperia, but you may like other ROMs, check development section for that.
Unlocking bootloader wasn't allowed for my device and S1Tool didn't work too, so I had to buy Ominus single unlock credit to do the trick with testpoints.
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Thanks sir..
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Ivyl said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269 follow those guides, they should work.
You should search forum first and read Q&A, FAQs and sticked guides.
To install JB 4.2 you need unlocked bootloader to flash kernel. All guides are there. For starters I recommend you Legacy Xperia, but you may like other ROMs, check development section for that.
Unlocking bootloader wasn't allowed for my device and S1Tool didn't work too, so I had to buy Ominus single unlock credit to do the trick with testpoints.
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Thanks alot all i am on Jelly bean now .... I found one more link which is quite helpful for sony xperia neo users....
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/63781-tutoneoneo-v-how-to-install-cyanogenmod-10/
I did flash of kernel then ROM and installed gapps from sd card as per instruction and i am on Jelly bean.
Its my first experience of custom ROM and took time but thanks for help from all...