[Q] Stock ROM to custom ROM - Question - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Guys,
will it be possible to come back to the stock ROM by anychance if I update my phone with a custom by rooting it?? that's my major question. please advise?

Yes, it can be done download the original firmware of your phone and flash it as flashing some custom rom.....
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yes just find the original firmware .ftf file and flash via flashtool.

Flash Stock Rom .ftf file or restore from Nandroid Backup if u have created one..
But After flashing to stock.. Root will go..
If u restore from Nandroid backup.. U will retain your root

.G33K said:
Guys,
will it be possible to come back to the stock ROM by anychance if I update my phone with a custom by rooting it?? that's my major question. please advise?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27376024
Download the .ftf file for your particular device from above thread... And then just flash the downloaded file by flashtool...
You will loose your root (bootloader will remain unlocked if you unlocked it previously)
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do you has lock or unlock bootloader.. just wanted to know..

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[Q] How to flash official ICS Im running now custom rom ?

Im using custom rom miui v4 in expeacer.. what should I do now? should I flash directly in flashtool now? or should I get back to .62 ftf? help me please
Well I'm not an expert or anything but I think that u can flash the ftf file whatever the Rom that u have. Anyone can second that?
The ftf contains the system+kernel. I think that it will work if u flash from custom rom
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i just flash now but I get "error flashing" make sure to turn on the usb debugging.. i already turn on my usb debugging and my driver is installed properly ..now my phone got stuck in sony logo...

[Q] Back to Stock ROM

Hello all
I am on a SK17i with a custom ROM and custom Kernel.
I want to go back to the stock ROM and I have the FTF file for that and I'll be using the flash tool.
My question is:
do I have to flash the stock kernel first? and if yes where to find it?
or will the ftf file flash the proper Kernel automatically?
is there any specific Steps before I start?
Thanks
YTayyar said:
Hello all
I am on a SK17i with a custom ROM and custom Kernel.
I want to go back to the stock ROM and I have the FTF file for that and I'll be using the flash tool.
My question is:
do I have to flash the stock kernel first? and if yes where to find it?
or will the ftf file flash the proper Kernel automatically?
is there any specific Steps before I start?
Thanks
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No just flash the tft everything will auto revert to stock
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just flash it
u don't even have to relock the bootloader
u can even update through Update Service and have no problems

[Q] Restoring Xperia Neo V back to original firmware?

Hi all,
I installed CM9 on my Xperia Neo V using the instructions on the wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Neo:_Full_Update_Guide. Now I'd like to go back to standard firmware in order to use HDMI out and other features.
I made a backup with CWM. Can I simply restore it with CWM? Will that restore the original kernel as well?
Or do I have to use flashtool to reflash the standard firmware? And if so, do I have to download one from here or can I look for the latest official version from the local Sony Ericsson site?
Thanks all. I searched and read a lot but I wanted to be sure before I go ahead.
Restore ur nandroid backup, or flash official firmware ftf file through flashtool... Download ftf from XDA forums..
i think it is better if u can flash the official frameware using flashtool...
Thanks, I'll do that. That won't relock the bootloader though now - will it? So if I want to go back to a custom ROM it should be easily done with fastboot?
Thanks again for the replies.
thebluesgnr said:
Thanks, I'll do that. That won't relock the bootloader though now - will it? So if I want to go back to a custom ROM it should be easily done with fastboot?
Thanks again for the replies.
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No, that won't relock the bootloader though.. Flashing firmware just makes your phone go back to the official stock ROM..
And if you want to go back to a custom ROM, then flash the appropriate kernel through fastboot and then install the ROM via CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
iamdchosen1 said:
No, that won't relock the bootloader though.. Flashing firmware just makes your phone go back to the official stock ROM..
And if you want to go back to a custom ROM, then flash the appropriate kernel through fastboot and then install the ROM via CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
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Hi, same question here. However, I only have the backup made in CWM at hand and it is quite urgent. It is of a fresh install of the original ROM. Will that do? Which settings should I choose to restore, what should I wipe etc.? Happy about any hints.
nurunet said:
Hi, same question here. However, I only have the backup made in CWM at hand and it is quite urgent. It is of a fresh install of the original ROM. Will that do? Which settings should I choose to restore, what should I wipe etc.? Happy about any hints.
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You don't need to do anything extra when restoring the backup, just go into recovery.. Backup and Restore and then restore your backup..
No wipes are to be made since it will restore your device to the point of your backup, in your case your original ROM..
Keep in mind that if there's a custom kernel right now, it won't restore the stock kernel.. Just the ROM
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iamdchosen1 said:
You don't need to do anything extra when restoring the backup, just go into recovery.. Backup and Restore and then restore your backup..
No wipes are to be made since it will restore your device to the point of your backup, in your case your original ROM..
Keep in mind that if there's a custom kernel right now, it won't restore the stock kernel.. Just the ROM
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Great, thanks for the information. So to also revert to stock kernel do you by any chance know where I can find it? And should I flash it (with CWM?) before or after restoring the nandroid backup?
EDIT: I found MT11i_4.1.B.0.431. That still leaves the question about the correct sequence.
nurunet said:
Great, thanks for the information. So to also revert to stock kernel do you by any chance know where I can find it? And should I flash it (with CWM?) before or after restoring the nandroid backup?
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Since you're restoring the stock ROM, custom kernel won't do any harm..
But if you want to revert to stock kernel then they should be in the General or Development section (I am sorry I can't point out exactly where since I don't own this phone anymore)
And yes, stock kernel that you'll find in the threads would be of ftf format that can be flashed only with the help of flashtool..
Kindly read the instructions of how to use flashtool if you're unaware of this!
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iamdchosen1 said:
Since you're restoring the stock ROM, custom kernel won't do any harm.
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Okay, good to know!
Just lock your bootloader.Then flash stock firmware (.ftf) file via Flashtool.
I don't recommend CWM restore.
KaptaPrism said:
Just lock your bootloader.Then flash stock firmware (.ftf) file via Flashtool.
I don't recommend CWM restore.
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Flashing can be done on an unlocked device too..
There's no need to relock the bootloader!
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iamdchosen1 said:
Flashing can be done on an unlocked device too..
There's no need to relock the bootloader!
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You can have problems with flashing via flashtool if your bl unlocked
KaptaPrism said:
You can have problems with flashing via flashtool if your bl unlocked
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No sir,
I have flashed more than a dozen times for both my Neo V and Xperia P with their bootloaders unlocked.. I haven't encountered any problem and neither has anyone..
It's false what you're saying!
That's true, no need to relock the bootloader :thumbup:
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iamdchosen1 said:
No sir,
I have flashed more than a dozen times for both my Neo V and Xperia P with their bootloaders unlocked.. I haven't encountered any problem and neither has anyone..
It's false what you're saying!
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I don't know.I just heard and I said "Can".I have never locked bl so I don't know.Anyways I learned, thanks.
KaptaPrism said:
I don't know.I just heard and I said "Can".I have never locked bl so I don't know.Anyways I learned, thanks.
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Glad I could help!
iamdchosen1 said:
Glad I could help!
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Same here, ftf flash with Unlocked Bootloader NO PROBLEMS!

[Q] [U] How to backup my Rooted Kernel?

As my XU has been rooted and unlocked, I would like to give CM9 a try
But I guess I have to flash a new kernel during the process and I think it is better for me to backup my kernel.
I know that CWM could backup my stock ROM but is it including my kernel?
I just don't want to restore my phone using US method and root my phone again
No need to backup ur kernel
U can get it from a ftf file
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[Q] Will all my data & apps be deleted if i flash STOCK ROM?

I am on 6.1.1.B.1.54 stock rom. I want to flash 6.1.1.B.10 stock rom so as to root my xperia sola. Will flashing stock rom delete all my apps & data?
i strongly recmnd u to back up everything and keep it save in sdcard, sdcard will not b wiped during rooting by bin4ry method ...... bst of lck!!
k
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Kaushik.Vapiwala said:
I am on 6.1.1.B.1.54 stock rom. I want to flash 6.1.1.B.10 stock rom so as to root my xperia sola. Will flashing stock rom delete all my apps & data?
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Yes.all your data such as messages,memos and contacts and apps will be deleted if you flash stock rom.But you can back them up using backup and restore app.All messages,contacts,memos,apps etc can be backed up using it.
Hope it helps.
thejaswynd said:
i strongly recmnd u to back up everything and keep it save in sdcard, sdcard will not b wiped during rooting by bin4ry method ...... bst of lck!!
k
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akp.ajinkya said:
Yes.all your data such as messages,memos and contacts and apps will be deleted if you flash stock rom.But you can back them up using backup and restore app.All messages,contacts,memos,apps etc can be backed up using it.
Hope it helps.
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I am trying to root by bin4ry but with no success. I flashed 6.1.1.B.10 kernal then used bin4ry's tool yet my device is not rooted. I want to keep my bootloader locked. Is there any different method to root? Please help,
No you won't lose anything.
Flash the b10 kernel only (just untick everything else in flashtool)
Root.
Then flash the b54 kernel again only
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Kaushik.Vapiwala said:
I am on 6.1.1.B.1.54 stock rom. I want to flash 6.1.1.B.10 stock rom so as to root my xperia sola. Will flashing stock rom delete all my apps & data?
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you just need to flash the .10 kernel,not the whole rom,then root,after that flash .54 kernel again.
Kaushik.Vapiwala said:
I am trying to root by bin4ry but with no success. I flashed 6.1.1.B.10 kernal then used bin4ry's tool yet my device is not rooted. I want to keep my bootloader locked. Is there any different method to root? Please help,
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Here's the link for both the kernel files:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0a970hfuxfo9n34/083prRQWU5
To root .54 firmware:
1.Flash .10 kernel ftf.
2.Root using Binary's method.
3.Flash .54 kernel ftf.
Hope it helps.
flashing 6.1.1.B.1.54 stock Rom on Xperia Go
Kaushik.Vapiwala said:
I am trying to root by bin4ry but with no success. I flashed 6.1.1.B.10 kernal then used bin4ry's tool yet my device is not rooted. I want to keep my bootloader locked. Is there any different method to root?
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It took me three attempts to get the kernel flashed and rooted. Even if the script tells you that there was a write error because of denied permissions it is worth trying to reboot again and have a look, whether root access is granted.
My XGO is rooted although bin4rys script complained about denied permissions.

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