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.
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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...
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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:
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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..
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hi, recently i have installed some MIUI rom on my neo v, and was working perfect. but i wanted to go back to the stock roms, but i had a problem, and it was that it would take about 2 hours for every percent (using flashtool) !!! so i tried changing kernels, and the problem presisted, until i dont know how, i removed the kernel, and i couldn't install one again cuz it said that for doing so, i need to root my phone.
so basically, i have a phone without kernel and rom! can anyone help me fix it?
You don't need to root your phone to flash kernels. Flash kernels using fastboot. Do you have a nandroid backup?
Flash a stock ftf, sounds like you might have relocked your bootloader
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Abhilesh7 said:
You don't need to root your phone to flash kernels. Flash kernels using fastboot. Do you have a nandroid backup?
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i know, but my when i want to change it with flashtool, it says you should have your phone rooted. and no, but i have a backup made by "Tool Box" and i dont know how to restore it! can you help me with that?
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Flash a stock ftf, sounds like you might have relocked your bootloader
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well im only trying to flash a stock ftf, but im having the problem i said before!
and i have tried to do it in locked and unlocked bootloader, but there was no difference!
how many pc programs are there that can flash a rom?
is there any that can flash MIUI or CM roms (i mean zip ones)?
Flashtool for flash firmware like FTF file or flash kernel.
Fastboot for flash kernel only.
CWM for flash ROM through SD Card.
If u want revert back to stock.u will need FTF file and the right one flashtool...tick no verification final.
Sorry for my English
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You don't need to root your phone to flash kernels.
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Message about root, when flashing kernel, refer to locked/unlocked BL.
root=unlocked BL
SIMMORSAL said:
well im only trying to flash a stock ftf, but im having the problem i said before!
and i have tried to do it in locked and unlocked bootloader, but there was no difference!
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Do this!
1. Flash any CM kernel from fastboot
2. flash cm9/10 from recovery after rebooting try to flash stock using flashtool! It should work!
Sent from My NeoV on Xperia Ice Cream Pureness build 11!
megatpanji said:
If u want revert back to stock.u will need FTF file and the right one flashtool...tick no verification final.
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well as i said, i wanted to flash a FTF rom with Flashtool, but it would take too long, and i was afraid that my battery charge drains, so i stopped it.
Madfysh said:
Message about root, when flashing kernel, refer to locked/unlocked BL.
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Dev Jaskirat said:
1. Flash any CM kernel from fastboot
2. flash cm9/10 from recovery after rebooting try to flash stock using flashtool! It should work!
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well i tried to change the kernel with fastboot too, but again it gave me "Root error".
so i want to unlock BL again, but i dont know how without "flashtool unlock bootloader" plugin! what are other ways to do that?
btw, thx for quick response!
SIMMORSAL said:
well i tried to change the kernel with fastboot too, but again it gave me "Root error".
so i want to unlock BL again, but i dont know how without "flashtool unlock bootloader" plugin! what are other ways to do that?
btw, thx for quick response!
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You can use S1 tool! Or the official method is always there! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1303960
Always glad to help people!
Sent from My NeoV on Xperia Ice Cream Pureness build 11
So how u unlock your BL before?weird...
i m using unofficial way,the Test Point Method,S1tool.
on the other way official method,search from sony sites...
I'll attempt helping
Let's start with flashing a Stock ftf. U have one already. Use flashtool and do all as instructed. Untick Final Verification. Even if it is 2 hours per percent, just let it run. Perhaps your PC is slow.
And don't worry about battery running out. Did you know that when using recovery, if you remove the battery while the phone is still plugged into the computer, it won't turn off? It should be the same when using flashtool. Don't worry about battery
Once done, boot up your phone to check everything is done. If this worked, PM me, and I'll guide you through a MIUI flash.
You're welcome
1 more thing. Redownload the ftf. Maybe it is buggy.
Hey bro.
Is it fixed? Please let us know
sorry for being late to response!
good news, i fixed it! I dont know why i didn't try it sooner, but i tried flashing it with another pc, and it worked!
now i want some good roms for it,preferably based on JB. what are the bests out there?
BTW, Jass, your theory about "infinite battery while connected to pc" didn't turned out to be true, and it made me buy a direct charger! so please do not do this at home, school or...
when flashing ftf roms check in log to see if it gets stuck in this message [Ending Flash Session] (cuz it wont continue flash anymore)
if yes
plug out the usb
restarst your computer
try different usb ports
SIMMORSAL said:
sorry for being late to response!
good news, i fixed it! I dont know why i didn't try it sooner, but i tried flashing it with another pc, and it worked!
now i want some good roms for it,preferably based on JB. what are the bests out there?
BTW, Jass, your theory about "infinite battery while connected to pc" didn't turned out to be true, and it made me buy a direct charger! so please do not do this at home, school or...
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perhaps it was different for you. My apologies
Supporting UNLOCKED bootloader only! :-/
So this is simply stock ICS build .587 without ANY mods, flashable in CWM
The only thing I did, is remove the humongous amount of what I think is bloatware.
But fear not, if you're really fond of those 68 apks (61MB), I've created a flashable package for you to flash 'em back
I did this in an attempt to make it easier for some guys who keep asking how to root ICS even though there are several guides on XDA
Also, it could maybe be used as a basis for ROM cooking/ building.
Need help with unlocked bootloader support!!
I have an unlocked bootloader (official way).
I re-locked it again just to test if this ROM would work on locked BL.
No luck. It flashes just fine on unlocked BL. And when I re-lock, it continues to boot fine (stock kernel).
But when I re-flash the ROM from inbuilt CWM, it gets stuck at sony logo -.-
I would really appreciate some help to make this work on unlocked bootloader!?
Anyway... it does work fine on unlocked BL!
So enjoy!
[ST15i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?24p7e8tm9wb1rsa
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[ST17i]ROM [ported from ST15i]: http://www.mediafire.com/?cyltiyzsdyv8e5r
removed apps (same as for ST15i): http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[WT19i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?wnmbtdnm1ot8c3w
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?34yym1qllogndxc
Please try WT19i and ST17i and report if it works OK! I don't have those devices to test it.
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SK17i Official 4.1.B.0.587 by expeacer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902920
Basically the same thing, with the exception that this can be flashed on LOCKED BL!
So please go say thanX to him for this!
thanks for this man. this will save me from all the hassle of flashing via pcc/sus and rooting.
download now its working with custom kernel,..?
42me said:
download now its working with custom kernel,..?
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It's stock ROM. It'll work with every ICS kernel since they're based on stock
downloading now l will try with locked bt
milenkokg said:
downloading now l will try with locked bt
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ThanX!
Please make a nandroid backup! Since it's not sure to work on locked BL
no luck with locked bt,but with mesa work nice :good:
Wow! very easy to install this way, can anybody make CWM flashable for WT19i too?
Thanks
el_easy said:
Wow! very easy to install this way, can anybody make CWM flashable for WT19i too?
Thanks
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I'm gonna try to make those today/tomorrow. walkman, xmp and active.
I don't wanna port anything, but make it from devices ftf.
thank you very much for your work iONEx.
for MESA kernel userswho miss MIUI securrity thingy look at this:
[APP][MOD][4.0+] MIUI v4 Superuser & Permissions for non-MIUI Roms
WT19i added.
I also linked to expeacer's thread (SK17i) to make this thread complete.
If you need ROM for Xperia Pro, please go thank him!
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ThanX!
Please make a nandroid backup! Since it's not sure to work on locked BL
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ok thankss try it later quick busy right now...:highfive:
Rom is great thanx for it. But got message "You need to install Widget Preview Picker" while trying add new widget to homescreen on WT19i. And i do not want install all apps from addon package.
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Supporting UNLOCKED bootloader only! :-/
So this is simply stock ICS build .587 without ANY mods, flashable in CWM
The only thing I did, is remove the humongous amount of what I think is bloatware.
But fear not, if you're really fond of those 68 apks (61MB), I've created a flashable package for you to flash 'em back
I did this in an attempt to make it easier for some guys who keep asking how to root ICS even though there are several guides on XDA
Also, it could maybe be used as a basis for ROM cooking/ building.
Need help with unlocked bootloader support!!
I have an unlocked bootloader (official way).
I re-locked it again just to test if this ROM would work on locked BL.
No luck. It flashes just fine on unlocked BL. And when I re-lock, it continues to boot fine (stock kernel).
But when I re-flash the ROM from inbuilt CWM, it gets stuck at sony logo -.-
I would really appreciate some help to make this work on unlocked bootloader!?
Anyway... it does work fine on unlocked BL!
So enjoy!
[ST15i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?24p7e8tm9wb1rsa
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[ST17i]ROM [ported from ST15i]: http://www.mediafire.com/?cyltiyzsdyv8e5r
removed apps (same as for ST15i): http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[WT19i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?wnmbtdnm1ot8c3w
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?34yym1qllogndxc
Please try WT19i and ST17i and report if it works OK! I don't have those devices to test it.
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SK17i Official 4.1.B.0.587 by expeacer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902920
Basically the same thing, with the exception that this can be flashed on LOCKED BL!
So please go say thanX to him for this!
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This is great - is there any chance of doing this to the same build for the st15a rom? (They are different). Thx -
zentrek said:
This is great - is there any chance of doing this to the same build for the st15a rom? (They are different). Thx -
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Link me to an ftf file and I'll do it.
It's not really that hard to do.
mordesku said:
Rom is great thanx for it. But got message "You need to install Widget Preview Picker" while trying add new widget to homescreen on WT19i. And i do not want install all apps from addon package.
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Then take just that out of the removed apps and push it to the phone..
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Then take just that out of the removed apps and push it to the phone..
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but can not find something with similiar file name :/
mordesku said:
but can not find something with similiar file name :/
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I'm sorry about that problem, my bad...
I'm not really sure which app that is, try widgetonoff.apk
If not, just flash the removed_app zip file to return all apps. Then you can remove apps you don't want.
That's why I uploaded removed apps in the first place.
I'm coming from GB rom!!! do i flash kernel for ics?? or is the stock kernel built in already??
but i want a stock rom with stock kernel!!!
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I'm coming from GB rom!!! do i flash kernel for ics?? or is the stock kernel built in already??
but i want a stock rom with stock kernel!!!
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You need to flash an ICS kernel. everything works except FXP kernel.
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
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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
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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!
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..
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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..,???
Hello, im noob so..
I Rooted my sony ericsson live with walkman.. till then was okey, then i tryed to put this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177179 ([ROM][ICS] Viper Xperia V8 - The Next Big Thing [Unlocked/Locked] 21.08.2013 Final) and download it and put it on my sd card.
Okey, i put the phone in recovery mod and installed from zip, and it run viper xperia v8 instalation and installed all and then told me to reboot.
After reboot the phone its stuck on the SONY logo and won't move from there.
i cant even acess cmw.. nothing.. cant turn off ... only if i remove battery.
HELP (((
Did you do all necessary wipes and did you select locked bootloader in the aroma installer?
To get your phone back, flash the stock rom using flashtool. There are some tutorials how to do that
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
Did you do all necessary wipes and did you select locked bootloader in the aroma installer?
To get your phone back, flash the stock rom using flashtool. There are some tutorials how to do that
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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No i didn't :crying:
Could u post link's for the tuturials to do that? youtube maybe? or others.
Thanks
zobredas said:
No i didn't :crying:
Could u post link's for the tuturials to do that? youtube maybe? or others.
Thanks
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Use this tutorial to flash gingerbread, root and upgrade again. It describes how to flash the stock rom using flashtool
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3