Hi.
Does anyone have the SK17i 4.1.B.0.587 Kernel-Baseband file from this thread? The link is dead now
I'd like to try out custom kernels, but would like the reassurance of being able to easily go back to stock if they don't work out (whilst keeping root)
thanks!
If you are referring to the firmware
you can get the .ftf file here
I did such a nice revival of an old thread
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Hi,
I'd like to experiment with kamarush's roms for the mini pro. They seem fast and stable, and better than the official ics update for now.
However,
I always need to go through wotanserver to be able to downgrade, as I have a Belgian Azerty version, and I can't find the correct firmware online.
So... How can I back up the full firmware that is now on my device?
(Stock Mini Pro, 2.3.4 build 62, not rooted)
You can't create a .ftf file from your phone (only through Sony Update Service and MAYBE through PC Companion, wait for someone to confirm this). So I think you could:
a) Try a Software Repair through PC Companion (if someone confirms it), that will download your original firmware. Then check the forum for a tutorial about how to create .ftf files.
b) Root, install CWM Recovery and create a full backup. If you want to come back to stock ROM, just flash whichever .ftf file, root, install CWM and restore your backup. That should do it.
Feanor88 said:
You can't create a .ftf file from your phone (only through Sony Update Service and MAYBE through PC Companion, wait for someone to confirm this).
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I am looking for this kind of confirmation. Is it possible to create a .ftf file using PC companion?
Night on the web said:
I am looking for this kind of confirmation. Is it possible to create a .ftf file using PC companion?
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Probably...But you will need a COMPLETE update not a minor update ...As in .431 to .587 is a minor update but .62 to .587 is a major update and you might be able to get the binary blobs to make FTF ...Best way is using SEUS however ...You can't go wrong with it ...
Also probably you are better off creating new thread rather than bumping 1 and a half year threads ...
karandpr said:
Probably...But you will need a COMPLETE update not a minor update ...As in .431 to .587 is a minor update but .62 to .587 is a major update and you might be able to get the binary blobs to make FTF ...Best way is using SEUS however ...You can't go wrong with it ...
Also probably you are better off creating new thread rather than bumping 1 and a half year threads ...
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jvdv360 said:
Hi,
I'd like to experiment with kamarush's roms for the mini pro. They seem fast and stable, and better than the official ics update for now.
However,
I always need to go through wotanserver to be able to downgrade, as I have a Belgian Azerty version, and I can't find the correct firmware online.
So... How can I back up the full firmware that is now on my device?
(Stock Mini Pro, 2.3.4 build 62, not rooted)
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their is no need to back up tft file since stock files are availabl to download AND flash ( require which version your phone having CHECK YOUR PHONE SETTING)
as well their is sony update service to repair and update your phone.
by the way you can do one thing if you really wanna back up just root your phone install CWM And do nandroid recovery (back up)
for further help look into my Sony live with walkman post (kinda boring) but it will help you in future.
where cam i download LWW gingerbread stock roms? i want to dwongrade my phone im having too much problem on ics
philipxtian18 said:
where cam i download LWW gingerbread stock roms? i want to dwongrade my phone im having too much problem on ics
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Rootable GB ROM .58
Non-rootable GB ROM .62
Extract them using 7z and flash .ftf file through flash-tool
Thanks
Shravan
credits
benji.berg
Instead of posting this question, you could just take a look at the one and only sticky thread in general subforum... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
It has everything including links to download firmware
how can i falsh them? where can i find a flash tool? and how
I'm about to try the new TinyXperiaLite ROM by thunderising here but it says that I have to have flashed the Stock ICS FTF before I could install the rom. Now, I'm not sure if I've done that, but for a safer side, I'd like to have the Stock ICS FTF file. Can anyone share this?
I've an unlocked Bootloader with Root privileges.
Thanks,
B.
mathbalaji said:
I'm about to try the new TinyXperiaLite ROM by thunderising here but it says that I have to have flashed the Stock ICS FTF before I could install the rom. Now, I'm not sure if I've done that, but for a safer side, I'd like to have the Stock ICS FTF file. Can anyone share this?
I've an unlocked Bootloader with Root privileges.
Thanks,
B.
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check the XGO dev section for your request....... you will find it there.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033998
Thanks
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check the XGO dev section for your request....... you will find it there.......
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Thanks for the quick reply, do you know if there's a difference between the STOCK FTF and a normal FTF (Sorry if it's a stupid question!)? I already have an FTF file named ST27i_ICS_XPERIAcz.ftf and has about 375MB size - but I'm not sure if it's a STOCK!
EDIT: I searched the Xperia GO Dev forum with 'Stock Firmware' and found only a couple of Stock, that too for GB. If anyone can help me get the STOCK ICS FTF, or confirm if a STOCK FTF is not different than a normal FTF, it'd be great. Thanks in advnace!
Hi people!
I need your help guys.
I want to go back from ICS to official GB ROM but where to find the kernel and generic firmware for my Xperia mini?
Help me please.
arvarobert said:
Hi people!
I need your help guys.
I want to go back from ICS to official GB ROM but where to find the kernel and generic firmware for my Xperia mini?
Help me please.
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Here you go!
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?tstart=0
Flash the right firmware and the kernel will also get flashed in the process!
So,that means i don't have to flash any kernel?
I read on other sites if i have stock ics then have to flash stock kernel for gb,what should i doo then?
I don't want to brick my precious
When you download .ftf file (those ones provided on the above link) you are flashing kernel + rom - in this case all official (stock) so no worries
You can do it via flash tool - it is very easy
Thanks guys for your quick answer and help:thumbup:
I'll be back(after flashing gb)!
It's done, thank you guys!
hello guys
just a quick question
i have noticed that when you flash stock firmware via flashtool running in flash mode it gives you an option to flash kernel or not.
so that got me thinking
i know that with my bootloader unlock status as no i cant flash another kernel but what if we was to convert the file to a flashable .ftf file.
if this can be done i think that it would help out a lot of people and would also mean people with locked bootloaders can try jb or even kitkat roms, atm i want to overclock the cpu but cant on the stock kernel.
if anyone knows of any possible way of doing it please let me know
cheers
damian
All flashtool ftf files are signed by sony so if it is not signed by sony the device would abort the flash
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As @AndroidNoob69 said. The files are signed by sony and passes a signature verification which cannot allow us to use custom ROMs as FTFs. This was possible in Xperia 2010 devices which didn't required the sign verification(or was easily bypassable) but this is not possible from Xperia 2011 series.
Cheers,
AJ