Hello to all of you,
This is a tutorial on how to REINSTALL on official ICS rom.
If you have problems with flashing other
kernels and roms and you don't
have make a full backup to restore as I did ....
I had my st27i unlocked bootloader and
flashed with rooted rom .
And now it's new again to restart testing roms ...
This is about unlock bootloaders
and how to relock them
so you can make your phone new again
and restart flashing new roms .
Or if you must go to service and you
want your guarantee back ....
I'm not responsible for any damages.
At first you need to install flashtool
and manualy the drivers that you will find inside
the flashtool drivers folder.
http://androxyde.github.com/
Then you must download
st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf
thanks to DJ_Mike_Jams
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933192
And
ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf
thanks to Jozinek
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799005
And put these ftf files into
C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Now follow the steps :
1. Open flashtool
2. Connect your phone on flashboot mode
(pess volume+ and plug usb)
3. Wait until your phone connect with flashtool
4. Press flash button and select flashmode
5. choose the st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf file
and start
6. You will see a message
7. You must unplug your phone and replug by
pressing volume- key
8. when flashing done reboot your phone
9. Then do again steps 1,2,3,4,and
10.Choose ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf file
and start flashing
11.Do again steps 6,7
12.When flashing done reboot your phone
13.Connect your phone to SUS (sony update service)
and take the update to
ICS Official firmware.
14. ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'M NOT A DEVELOPER
I HAD FLASHED boot image + CWM Touch recovery v5.5.0.4
AND stock ICS rom (recovery compatible zip)
BY munjeni . GREAT THANKS TO HIM TOO . RESPECT .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912865
THESE ARE THE STEPS WHICH I FOLLOWED
TO ERASE EVERYTHING
INCLUDE CUSTOM KERNEL , CWM .
AND INSTALL EVERYTHING FROM SCRATCH AGAIN .
IF I HELP SOMEBODY JUST PRESS THANKS BUTTON .
SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH.
is that gb rom??
ICS is following number 6.1.1.B.1.10
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13.Connect your phone to SUS (sony update service)
and take the update to
online update to ICS
refly said:
is that gb rom??
ICS is following number 6.1.1.B.1.10
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
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Yes this is GB , you will take ICS on
step 13 , from SUS .
chuchao said:
13.Connect your phone to SUS (sony update service)
and take the update to
online update to ICS
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Yes, online ypdate to official ICS
and your phone will become new again.
Everything from scratch .
what you should have mentioned in the op that at the moment there is no way to relock xperia go on ics so you have to downgrade first to gb so that you can relock yout bootloader( during the ics update the bootloader got changed so someone needs to make ics bootloader locker ftf) .
nosmaster said:
what you should have mentioned in the op that at the moment there is no way to relock xperia go on ics so you have to downgrade first to gb so that you can relock yout bootloader( during the ics update the bootloader got changed so someone needs to make ics bootloader locker ftf) .
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yes, as I know there is no ics boodloader locker until now .
and these are the steps that I followed .
So if anyone need to use the warranty I think this
is the way to relock the boodloader
and fix the phone new again .
I hope someone make an ics
bootloader locker , and skip all this procedure.
Thread moved to General section, post in the relevant section next time.
hi i'm new in android,
i have a Sony xperia go st27i(black) with unlock bootloader, and has a untouch and stock rom with build number 6.0.B.3.184
and i would like to relock its bootloader, will i still need to flash the st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf file?
or should i skip to step 9 already and flash ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf?
help please....
Harold_jayson said:
hi i'm new in android,
i have a Sony xperia go st27i(black) with unlock bootloader, and has a untouch and stock rom with build number 6.0.B.3.184
and i would like to relock its bootloader, will i still need to flash the st27i_6.0.B.3.184_Original.ftf file?
or should i skip to step 9 already and flash ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf?
help please....
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I'm not really sure , but I think that you can skip to step 9 .
If you read the thread where the ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf , is ,
you will see that you must NOT have custom kernel in your phone ,
so if you have untouch and stock rom ,
then this ftf file must work for you .........
sakiis said:
I'm not really sure , but I think that you can skip to step 9 .
If you read the thread where the ST27i_XPERIA.cz_relock_bootloader.ftf , is ,
you will see that you must NOT have custom kernel in your phone ,
so if you have untouch and stock rom ,
then this ftf file must work for you .........
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thanks, tried it and it works, :good:
Is it the same procedure if I want to unroot, does my warranty break if I root it?
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trattkantarell said:
Is it the same procedure if I want to unroot, does my warranty break if I root it?
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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Please read these instructions :
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
AND
You can read this :
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
I Think that Nabeel , which is a moderator in
that forum , explain all that you want to know .
And at last , you have the way to make your phone new again
if you need the warranty , in this thread .
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hey guys,,,,i want to unlock the bootloader,,i have tried the conventional method given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087 ,,i read some readers reverting to 2.1 and then unlocking the bootloader,,i would be very thankful if someone can tell me the steps of unlocking the bootloader by this method,,thanks
1. Flash 2.1
2. root it
3. Keep debugging and unknown sources on and plug in your phone.
4. Run the unlocking tool
5. Flash 2.3 firmware
6. Flash DooMKernel (optional)
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
thanks a lot mate,,,,i found some roms here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11038646&postcount=1 ,,is there a particular rom suitable for me or i can flash any of the 2.1 roms?
aR_ChRiS said:
1. Flash 2.1
2. root it
3. Keep debugging and unknown sources on and plug in your phone.
4. Run the unlocking tool
5. Flash 2.3 firmware
6. Flash DooMKernel (optional)
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azuzu has a better method...i try it and it works fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421
i hope i get the right thread ^^
greez
I have followed the 2.1 technique. And it was successful. I flashed global generic 2.1 fw. here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
And once you unlock bootloader flash a pre rooted 2.3 rom and with .71 baseband. After that you can flash doomlord kernel.
hey ,guys,,i am now on 2.1 now how should i root it,,,azuzu s method is for 2.3 roms...
hey ynkamat,,,do i need to root after flashing 2.1 or just start the bootloader unlock file striaghtaway
hey guys,,i am now on 2.1 rooted firmware,,,even now when i am using the unlocking tool ,it is not unlocking it,it says bootools \adb.exe is not rcognized ,,help
aR_ChRiS said:
1. Flash 2.1
2. root it
3. Keep debugging and unknown sources on and plug in your phone.
4. Run the unlocking tool
5. Flash 2.3 firmware
6. Flash DooMKernel (optional)
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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dude,,,the unlocking tool is not working,,,it says boottools\adb.exe is not recognised as an operable program or batch file,,,help
ynkamat said:
I have followed the 2.1 technique. And it was successful. I flashed global generic 2.1 fw. here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
And once you unlock bootloader flash a pre rooted 2.3 rom and with .71 baseband. After that you can flash doomlord kernel.
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hey dude,,,can u tell me the exact 2.1 rom u flashed from the list given in your link?
Hey sorry for keeping you waiting. just saw your posts. Dont spam or else you feel feel the heat of moderators. You need to root the phone first and also install xrecovery then you can unlock the bootloader.
For rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10881307&postcount=5
Any further queries are welcome,
ynkamat said:
Hey sorry for keeping you waiting. just saw your posts. Dont spam or else you feel feel the heat of moderators. You need to root the phone first and also install xrecovery then you can unlock the bootloader.
For rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10881307&postcount=5
Any further queries are welcome,
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thanks for the advice mate,,,can you tell me the exact rom u used from the list?
I can just see X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch rom in my firmware folder. But any 2.1 generic would do. I wonder why you have issues. I had x10i and you are having x10a. So i hope you flashed x10a rom. Next thing have you enabled USB debugging. Sometimes the antivirus creates problems with adb. So try stopping ur antivirus or else use a different pc.
I hope you are using this tool for unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256430
ynkamat said:
I can just see X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch rom in my firmware folder. But any 2.1 generic would do. I wonder why you have issues. I had x10i and you are having x10a. So i hope you flashed x10a rom. Next thing have you enabled USB debugging. Sometimes the antivirus creates problems with adb. So try stopping ur antivirus or else use a different pc.
I hope you are using this tool for unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256430
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oook...i was not using this tool,,,,i will do that,,hope it works for me,,
ynkamat said:
I can just see X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch rom in my firmware folder. But any 2.1 generic would do. I wonder why you have issues. I had x10i and you are having x10a. So i hope you flashed x10a rom. Next thing have you enabled USB debugging. Sometimes the antivirus creates problems with adb. So try stopping ur antivirus or else use a different pc.
I hope you are using this tool for unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256430
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dude,,i used the tool u said to use,,and it was completed successfully,,now how should i proceed further?(just to be on safer side)
OK Congrats. I dont know whether you have flashed a custom kernel after unlocking. (if u see sony ericsson at booting, it means u haven't, but that dosent mean you have a locked bootloader). Now restore/flash a pre rooted ginger bread rom via xrecovery. Then you can flash any Roms here. There are hell lot of updates coming here in android development section.
abhix10 said:
hey dude,,,can u tell me the exact 2.1 rom u flashed from the list given in your link?
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Any firmware would do the job.
ynkamat said:
OK Congrats. I dont know whether you have flashed a custom kernel after unlocking. (if u see sony ericsson at booting, it means u haven't, but that dosent mean you have a locked bootloader). Now restore/flash a pre rooted ginger bread rom via xrecovery. Then you can flash any Roms here. There are hell lot of updates coming here in android development section.
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thanks to you dude,,,i unlocked the bootloader,,but after i flashed a pre rooted rom and then flashed vo4b overclocked doomkernel,,,,i got a problem,,,,it just pauses at the new boot logo and the phone doesnt reboot,,,wat should i do?
Did you flash the .71 baseband after you flashed Gingerbread firmware, otherwise you will get an error stating no sim and no imei no. Dont go for overclocking at this stage. Start from normal versions, let your phone be stable then you can go for overclocking.
ynkamat said:
Did you flash the .71 baseband after you flashed Gingerbread firmware, otherwise you will get an error stating no sim and no imei no. Dont go for overclocking at this stage. Start from normal versions, let your phone be stable then you can go for overclocking.
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naa,,i didnt do that,,,should i repair my phone using sony ericcson pc companion?
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
Don't Panic
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?
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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.
:thumbup::beer:
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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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sandy7 said:
I suggest u SEUS..
Sent from my SK17i using XDA Premium HD app
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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..,???
Friends how to install cm9 in xperia sola? I dont know how to install using fast boot. plz give me complete details. Step by step guide.. Thanks
unlock ur bootloader..
download fxp 201
extract boot.img from the zip
download flashtool ...
install fastboot and flashmode drivers... also install drivers for p u sola go
place the zip in ur phone....
swtich off ur phone
press the volume up button and keep it pressed while connecting the phone usb cable to pc
blue light means fastboot
click on thunder icon
select fastboot
select kernel to flash
select the boot.img from fxp201 (whhich u extracted )
do a fastboot reboot by clicking
then remove cable
start the phone... when u see sony logo... start pressing volume down several time...
u will enter cwm
select install zip from sdcard and select fxp zip
flash gapps (optional)
wipe data
reboot...
enjoy...
ps - if i missed something plz correct it someone...
Thanks.
there is cm9 and cm10 which one should i download? Many people are talking about cm9 here. What is in it? I mean anything special that is not in stock rom.
waqar bukhari said:
Thanks.
there is cm9 and cm10 which one should i download? Many people are talking about cm9 here. What is in it? I mean anything special that is not in stock rom.
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Cm10 is nt Available for download yet
Can I flash CM9 FX202 coming from kernel 6.1.1.B.1.54??
drsanket_xperia_u said:
unlock ur bootloader..
download fxp 201
extract boot.img from the zip
download flashtool ...
install fastboot and flashmode drivers... also install drivers for p u sola go
place the zip in ur phone.... etc etc
ps - if i missed something plz correct it someone...
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Hi, I really want to be in the safe side here, very much afraid of doing something un-fixable:
I've got the Sola with Ginger Bread (2.3.7) with build number 6.1.1.B.1.54. :::: ¿Is it totally SAFE to flash the CM9 in my situation?
I ask this cause it seems that pretty much everybody in the forums seem to be flashing from the ICS(4.0.4) 6.1.1.B.1.10...
(¿Also: should I flash a recovery (like munjeni's Sony Xperia Sola boot for 6.0.B.3.184 + root + CWM recovery v5.5.0.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901134 )
first in order to have a guranteed backup of the Sony original everything??)
Thanks in advance, kind of confused here...
m2habert said:
Hi, I really want to be in the safe side here, very much afraid of doing something un-fixable:
I've got the Sola with Ginger Bread (2.3.7) with build number 6.1.1.B.1.54. :::: ¿Is it totally SAFE to flash the CM9 in my situation?
I ask this cause it seems that pretty much everybody in the forums seem to be flashing from the ICS(4.0.4) 6.1.1.B.1.10...
(¿Also: should I flash a recovery (like munjeni's Sony Xperia Sola boot for 6.0.B.3.184 + root + CWM recovery v5.5.0.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901134 )
first in order to have a guranteed backup of the Sony original everything??)
Thanks in advance, kind of confused here...
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you could always flash back the stock ROM incase of softbricks............. you mentioned that you are using GB butr the build number (6.1.1.B.1.54) is i guess of ICS latest firmware.......... so first confrm which version are you running.,,,,,,,,,,
For FXP you will have to flash ICS first (i guess) and then install the CWM followed by FXP CM9.1..................
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you could always flash back the stock ROM incase of softbricks............. you mentioned that you are using GB butr the build number (6.1.1.B.1.54) is i guess of ICS latest firmware.......... so first confrm which version are you running.,,,,,,,,,,
For FXP you will have to flash ICS first (i guess) and then install the CWM followed by FXP CM9.1..................
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Sorry, you're right: I pasted the wrong build, it's actually : 6.0.B.3.184
How do I install ICS? ¿Through Fastboot?
m2habert said:
Hi, I really want to be in the safe side here, very much afraid of doing something un-fixable:
I've got the Sola with Ginger Bread (2.3.7) with build number 6.1.1.B.1.54. :::: ¿Is it totally SAFE to flash the CM9 in my situation?
I ask this cause it seems that pretty much everybody in the forums seem to be flashing from the ICS(4.0.4) 6.1.1.B.1.10...
(¿Also: should I flash a recovery (like munjeni's Sony Xperia Sola boot for 6.0.B.3.184 + root + CWM recovery v5.5.0.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901134 )
first in order to have a guranteed backup of the Sony original everything??)
Thanks in advance, kind of confused here...
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Okies u want a complete backup
So I guess ur bootloader is unlocked
Flash munjeni's kernel or just install cwm
Do a nandroid backup from cwm( yes it backups everything)
And then flash. 54 fw (ics) (latest changelog of fxp 202 requires u to have this fw)
Bt u r already having this
And dun worry about soft bricks they are easily recoverable... anyone here can help u if u get one
m2habert said:
Sorry, you're right: I pasted the wrong build, it's actually : 6.0.B.3.184
How do I install ICS? ¿Through Fastboot?
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use PC companion to install latest .54 FW for ICS (if BL locked) and then CWM and then the CM9............
If unlocked bootloader then flash the .54 FW using flashtool and then CWM and the CM9.................
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use PC companion to install latest .54 FW for ICS (if BL locked) and then CWM and then the CM9............
If unlocked bootloader then flash the .54 FW using flashtool and then CWM and the CM9.................
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Thanks, using Mac here, but I'm glad to find out that Sony FINALLY provided an interface for Mac users ("Sony Bridge for Mac"), so I did the regular upgrade to ICS w/.54.
Gonna go ahead and flash munjeni's kernel + CWM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922029 )
(¿wouldn't be a good idea that someone asked munjeni to change the name of the thread to "etc 6.1.1.B.1.10 (and .54) + etc"?? It took me a while to find it, using both google and the forum's search, as I was always dismissing it thinking the .10 build wouldn't work for the .54...
I mean, in the interest of future knoobs like me. I tried to post, but it's locked to non-developers)
m2habert said:
Thanks, using Mac here, but I'm glad to find out that Sony FINALLY provided an interface for Mac users ("Sony Bridge for Mac"), so I did the regular upgrade to ICS w/.54.
Gonna go ahead and flash munjeni's kernel + CWM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922029 )
(¿wouldn't be a good idea that someone asked munjeni to change the name of the thread to "etc 6.1.1.B.1.10 (and .54) + etc"?? It took me a while to find it, using both google and the forum's search, as I was always dismissing it thinking the .10 build wouldn't work for the .54...
I mean, in the interest of future knoobs like me. I tried to post, but it's locked to non-developers)
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just requested for the change of name.........
Tried lot of things from this forum to root Sony Xperia Sola, still no luck.
Like threads below, followed each and every step properly but still not able to root successfully.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Device Info (Current):
Sony Xperia Sola
Model - MT27i
Android Ver - 4.0.4
Build Number - 6.1.1.B.1.54
Baseband Version - u8500-49020908-P2H_EC01
Kernel Version - 3.0.8+
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Mon Oct 15 14:57:07 2012
Pls help me on rooting this phone and also suggest good custom ROM (with link for download) for this phone.
flash kernel from 6.1.1.B.1.10 ftf
nd use root by restore method. nd thn flash kernel from 6.1.1.B.1.54 ftf file
pandyajoe said:
flash kernel from 6.1.1.B.1.10 ftf
nd use root by restore method. nd thn flash kernel from 6.1.1.B.1.54 ftf file
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I did that but still din't worked.
BTW
What do you mean root by restore method can you elaborate?
If nothing works
Simply unlock the bootloader and flash pre rooted kernel.
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crazy.vikas23 said:
If nothing works
Simply unlock the bootloader and flash pre rooted kernel.
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
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Can you or someone give me proper steps on how to unlock the bootloader?
Also link to download Pre rooted Custom ROM or Kernel.
vinodmore said:
Can you or someone give me proper steps on how to unlock the bootloader?
Also link to download Pre rooted Custom ROM or Kernel.
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u shuld have been able to root; can u post the errors in the command window to have a look at...
XperiaMT27 said:
u shuld have been able to root; can u post the errors in the command window to have a look at...
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That's what problem is, nothing went wrong no errors its just that after rooting steps it doesn't show SuperUser icon.
I flashed with old firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 then tried to rooted with Binary's v.29 file and then again flashed firmware with 6.1.1.B.1.54 Still no go.
Guys pls help.
u needed .10 kernel , not FIRMWARE, if u replaced .10 rooted firmware with .54 firmware u will loose root
Install munjeni's recovery from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934093
And then flash superuser.zip from recovery http://download.clockworkmod.com/test/superuser-2.zip
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Sony's official bootloader unlock site. Read instructions before unlocking.
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Any help would be appreciated?
Anyhelp would be appreciated
vinodmore said:
Tried lot of things from this forum to root Sony Xperia Sola, still no luck.
Pls help me on rooting this phone and also suggest good custom ROM (with link for download) for this phone.
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have you tried rooting your phone using flashtool?
Flashtool > Device name (e.g My Mt27) > Root
vinodmore said:
Tried lot of things from this forum to root Sony Xperia Sola, still no luck.
Like threads below, followed each and every step properly but still not able to root successfully.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756
Pls help me on rooting this phone and also suggest good custom ROM (with link for download) for this phone.
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I think you just need to persevere. I took me about 4 hours to get my Sony Sola to root with the above instructions, really hard work as the phone is nigh on unusable after flashing with 6.1.1.B.1.10 .
First Time I did it every thing seemed to go fine, I selected the backup on the Sola as promoted by Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry and restarted, then re flashed with 6.1.1.B.1.54 but it wasn't rooted.
I did it all again, but for the next few hours the backup restore would not appear on my phone screen, I would just get a black screen and occasionally i would be able to power off (i say occasionally as after flashing with 10, hardly anything works on the phone, and the touch screen never works), other times i had to use the volume done button and power button to re-start the phone, then would have to get it to start up without booting - just going into the charge screen - so i could eventually power it down to re-flash with 54!
Any way after doing the process over, and over again for about 4 hours, i gave up. Tried again the next morning and it worked first time! I didn't even have to select to restore the back up, or power off on the phone, it all seemed to do it for me!
Just keep trying hopefully you will get there.:good:
1.Try to reflash whole ICS ftf,around 500MB.Means install ICS again,or repair your phone using Sony PC Companion
2.After finish, download these three things http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756
3.Go to computer/local disk c/flashtool,then drivers,install drivers,choose Xperia P,U,sola drivers and fastboot,flashmode
4.After finished installing drivers reboot your computer
5.After reboot flash .10 firmware using flashtool
6.Root using Bin4ry's method
7.You should see Supersu app in app drawer
7.At last flash .54 firmware
8.Done. :laugh:
Hope this method help.