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?
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
Here you GO!!!
sammyroid said:
Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
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Sam,
You need unlocked BL for flashing custom ROMs. Its obvious you also should have ROOT and CWM installed(I believe you do have these already )
1)Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader( IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED) if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms which are based on custom kernels.
2) If BL status is YES --> Try to unlock it.. 2 ways are there
1.Sony Official method CLICK HERE (You lose DRM values, warrenty is VOID)--> i unlocked my mobile officially
2.Unofficial TEST point method (Nothing to lose, but manual work needed) --> my mobile dint support this way since it was manufactured in 12w15 and official unlock is only way.
LINK TO BOOTLOADER UNLOCK THREAD I strongly recommend you to read the Bootloader thread first to understand what it is actually.
after unlocking by the any of the ways, you can flash ROMS and kernels of your wish..
mmckoyuki said:
What is ur problem actually?
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
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my problem is very simple.
first i used the flashtool and installed 4.0.4
then unlock bootloader , root and installed CWM
then through that i installed XPERIA ULTIMATE HD or any ROM
my mobile restart and hanged (freeze) at SONY logo
so can any expert tell me that how to install jelly bean ROM or unofficial rom
with easy or what i does wrong in above step
and tell me that is kernel is responsible for this or not????????
please help me i want to taste JELLY BEAN
what is the difference between 4.1.b.0.431 and 4.1.B.0.587 in flash tool file and which is require to clearified my above problem HELp Me PlEaSe !!!!!!!!!!
Of course. You didn't read my post, did you? Kernel (usually named boot.img) is in zip of every custom rom. I described you how to flash kernel with Flash Tool. It is not the same procedure as on Galaxy phone where all work can be done from cwm. You should see e.g. FreeXperia logo if you have flashed CyanogenMod and appropiate kernel.
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If all done like root boot unlock etc.. Yu can install any room that is developed for yur phne..
Steps:
First, Install kernel of the Rom(boot.img) from the custom Rom zip (extract boot.img to yur pc) thrugh fastbootmode using flash tool.
Then boot, and try entering CMW mode and flash corresponding Rom..
Also make sure u clear the cache and things that have been told in the Rom installion procedure.
:thumbup::beer:
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
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
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app
Related
I want to install rom miui , like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490166
but I do not know how to install it. Please help me.
my phone (wt19i)
rom + CWM
fw 58
kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
hi man do you have a branded or simlocked phone??
sony ericsson stuck on se logo
hi guys this is my first post .pls if you can help me ..i rooted my sony wt19i and install cwm but i didnt make an unlock bootloader because i cant ..now i download hybrom custom rom and i press volume down and install it .when i make a reboot they stuck on se logo ....pls what i have to do or i brick my phone ?
You need to install kernel also. Read carefully next time and learn before you do anything stupid.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
matjus said:
hi guys this is my first post .pls if you can help me ..i rooted my sony wt19i and install cwm but i didnt make an unlock bootloader because i cant ..now i download hybrom custom rom and i press volume down and install it .when i make a reboot they stuck on se logo ....pls what i have to do or i brick my phone ?
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U nee to use custom kernel to flash custom rom.
And to flash kernel, u need unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Nokia 3310
matjus said:
hi guys this is my first post .pls if you can help me ..i rooted my sony wt19i and install cwm but i didnt make an unlock bootloader because i cant ..now i download hybrom custom rom and i press volume down and install it .when i make a reboot they stuck on se logo ....pls what i have to do or i brick my phone ?
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So ur phone is stuck at Sony Ericsson logo...!!
Actually if u want to install custom or custom kernel then u need to have a boot-loader unlocked !!
did u read this from hybrom thread??
Needs unlocked bootloader
(actually hybrom does not contain a boot image.Thus, when you install hybrom you don't mess with your boot image at all.BUT recovery from nAa is installed in /system and while system is formated during the installation of hybrom,recovery messes with it self.That's why unlocked bootloader and a custom kernel with recovery is necessary for now to install hybrom)
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am saying solution what i know.. try it it may help you!!
1.first install stock rom and kernel from flashtool
link for stock rom and kernel : here
2.then u need to unlock your boot-loader through official way
link: here
here u will get a unlock code, then u have to use that code to unlock bootloader via flashtool and preserve unlock code for future use!!
3.after unlocking bootloader then u have to flash custom kernel then custom rom.
you can go here for further details..
Hi,
I tried installing the ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514050 but im stuck at the boot screen when the SONY Logo comes, stuck for 5 hours now. tried more than 10 times with complete wipe, cache everything that is available in CWM but unable to get past the boot screen, can someone help me?
I'm able to upadte my system with this link
4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Firmware + Root + Busybox + CWM MT15/MT11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
but unable to update to Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1..
Plz helpp....
What kernel you using has to be custom not stock
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
I tried your case many time...try just wipe data/factory reset
Find me at Gtalk
Sent from my fast Neo V
Sorry for my bad English...
Just download compatible night elf or other kernel. Flash it in fastboot and reboot.
There is nothing wrong with ROM no need to keep wiping it.
I'm not sure which kernel my neo is having as i have tried various things in last one month. How do i find it out (Sorry i'm a beginner here)
kormatoes said:
What kernel you using has to be custom not stock
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
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I tried that also, still stuck...
wilsonchuchu said:
I tried your case many time...try just wipe data/factory reset
Find me at Gtalk
Sent from my fast Neo V
Sorry for my bad English...
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Thanks, will try this.
ksavai said:
Just download compatible night elf or other kernel. Flash it in fastboot and reboot.
There is nothing wrong with ROM no need to keep wiping it.
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ankurvij said:
I'm not sure which kernel my neo is having as i have tried various things in last one month. How do i find it out (Sorry i'm a beginner here)
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Generally it is in about phone in settings but as you are not able to load up any ROM i suggest just flash one to make sure you are on right kernel.
ksavai said:
Generally it is in about phone in settings but as you are not able to load up any ROM i suggest just flash one to make sure you are on right kernel.
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Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband -56
Kernel - 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build 62
Hope this is sufficient.
to my knowledge it is for unlocked bootloader only
ankurvij said:
Hi,
I tried installing the ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514050 but im stuck at the boot screen when the SONY Logo comes, stuck for 5 hours now. tried more than 10 times with complete wipe, cache everything that is available in CWM but unable to get past the boot screen, can someone help me?
I'm able to upadte my system with this link
4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Firmware + Root + Busybox + CWM MT15/MT11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
but unable to update to Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1..
Plz helpp....
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hi ankurvij,
by which method you root your neo v if it is DoomLoRD's toolkit then it roots your phone with locked bootloader
to my knowledge Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1 is for unlocked bootloader only correct me if i'm wrong
you won't install custom ROM but can install Stock ROM
i've tried the same thing after rooting DoomLoRD's toolkit same error as yours
now on stock firmware from emannxperia with some tweaks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544273
I had similar problems when I put a rom with an inappropriate kernel. But for this you must have the bootloader open
Yes, i used DoomLoRD's toolkit .. i will give a try to ICS Now
Thanks for ur reply..
jtushar53 said:
hi ankurvij,
by which method you root your neo v if it is DoomLoRD's toolkit then it roots your phone with locked bootloader
to my knowledge Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1 is for unlocked bootloader only correct me if i'm wrong
you won't install custom ROM but can install Stock ROM
i've tried the same thing after rooting DoomLoRD's toolkit same error as yours
now on stock firmware from emannxperia with some tweaks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544273
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hi all,
i am very big trouble.....
i had stock rom installed on my x10i.....after reading a lot about ThGo2 v17.0 rom i decided to install it (not the first rom i installed).....
after following all the steps i.e
1. flashing the th_kernel provided
2. booting to xrecovery and installing the custom rom provided and addons....
the phone did start but was very laggy so i decided to shift to stock kernel and flashed it using flashtool but the flashtool got stuck at 2% and said aborting flash...
so i disconnected the phone and now i am not able to flash any firmware or kernel
plz help as soons as possible
update...
just found out that thGo2 rom made my device xperia arc aka i was in the about phone setting in my rom and found that the phone is not listed as x10i as it should be... it is listed as s0-01c aka xperia arc
rohit25 said:
hi all,
i am very big trouble.....
i had stock rom installed on my x10i.....after reading a lot about ThGo2 v17.0 rom i decided to install it (not the first rom i installed).....
after following all the steps i.e
1. flashing the th_kernel provided
2. booting to xrecovery and installing the custom rom provided and addons....
the phone did start but was very laggy so i decided to shift to stock kernel and flashed it using flashtool but the flashtool got stuck at 2% and said aborting flash...
so i disconnected the phone and now i am not able to flash any firmware or kernel
plz help as soons as possible
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Cant you enter into flashmode????
Question
Need More details:
1)Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?
2)Which stock kernel you flashed? Downloaded from?
3)[If Locked Bootloader] Can you enter xrecovery? If can, make full wipe, clear cache partition, install new ROM via "install custom zip from SDcard.
4)[If Unlocked Bootloader] Try flash some custom Kernel for Unlocked bootloader like DooMKernel, see whether it reach recovery mode or not.
Sincerely,
whitefang
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation
YES
THeLogiC said:
Cant you enter into flashmode????
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yes i can enter the flashmode but as i connect the phone via the usb cable the flashtool displays
flashing started
flashing ending
ERROR
not a noob
whitefang3456 said:
Need More details:
1)Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?
2)Which stock kernel you flashed? Downloaded from?
3)[If Locked Bootloader] Can you enter xrecovery? If can, make full wipe, clear cache partition, install new ROM via "install custom zip from SDcard.
4)[If Unlocked Bootloader] Try flash some custom Kernel for Unlocked bootloader like DooMKernel, see whether it reach recovery mode or not.
Sincerely,
whitefang
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation
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the bootloader is unlocked
the kernel flashed was X10_2.3.3_Th_kernel-n1.1-BootManager-v2.0
the rom installed was ThGo2 v17
no i am not able to flash to any other kernel.... but i am able to enter flashmode
it says error in flashtool
THE ROM MADE MY PHONE PHONE SO-01C AS THE MODEL NUMBER IN SETTINGS ABOUT PHONE....
so i am getting forece close when try repairing my phone using seus
Download 2.3.3 stock firmware and flash it through flashtool
Sent from my X10i
didnt work
THeLogiC said:
Download 2.3.3 stock firmware and flash it through flashtool
Sent from my X10i
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i already did that have a repository of all the roms and kernel on my hdd.....didnt work though
so went to the blog and updated my kernel from thjap.org... turns out every1 was compalining of the rom being laggy and the kernel used was older version so updated it and then came back to FXP125.....
the BEST rom out there :victory:
anyway a BIG THANKS 2 ALL
rohit25 said:
i already did that have a repository of all the roms and kernel on my hdd.....didnt work though
so went to the blog and updated my kernel from thjap.org... turns out every1 was compalining of the rom being laggy and the kernel used was older version so updated it and then came back to FXP125.....
the BEST rom out there :victory:
anyway a BIG THANKS 2 ALL
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yes cm7.2 is great
After flashing my mobile from sony ics to Real Ics my phone stucks at the sony logo.. unable to enter the cwm recovery too.. i dont know weather i have bootloader unloacked or not .. but i choose bootloader unlocked in the installation of Real Ics.. guys i need your help.. so pls help me..
Fox002 said:
After flashing my mobile from sony ics to Real Ics my phone stucks at the sony logo.. unable to enter the cwm recovery too.. i dont know weather i have bootloader unloacked or not .. but i choose bootloader unlocked in the installation of Real Ics.. guys i need your help.. so pls help me..
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Download flash-tool & flash stock rom..
piousheart said:
Download flash-tool & flash stock rom..
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Yes this is the best way. I use this method several times. :good:
Fox002 said:
After flashing my mobile from sony ics to Real Ics my phone stucks at the sony logo.. unable to enter the cwm recovery too.. i dont know weather i have bootloader unloacked or not .. but i choose bootloader unlocked in the installation of Real Ics.. guys i need your help.. so pls help me..
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also u can flash krsh kernel and reflash real ics
scorpion 13 said:
also u can flash krsh kernel and reflash real ics
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how can i flash kernel using flashtool? when using flashtool it says device not connected..
Have you got sdk tools installed? If not just download here.
You must shut down your device and press volume up while connecting to pc. Then you open flashtool and click on the flash and then select flashmode. Just choose thee boot.img of the kernel. BUT THAT ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!!
Otherwise flash the stock rom. Just look here in step 2 are steps to root .62/.69 firmware and you must do the "downgrade" to flash firmware, too. Just look at step 2 and do it like it's explained to flash the 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware. ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST!!
You probably installed rom with stock kennel.. Hmm ... You should use recommended kernel for real ics.. Download kamarush. Kernel and flash it .. Bootloop will be gone...
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
You have to flash correct kernel for your ROM....try KRsH or MESA kernel
hi.
i have a "lww". im root. my model is wt19a 4.0.4 build 4.1.B.0.431 kernel [email protected] # 1.
can i flash any kernal for my phone? if no, does it have to be compatible by build or model?
First of all to install custom kernel You need to unlock bootloader. Not every phone can be unlocked, cause it depends if Your phone's bootloader unlock status is yes or no. You can check this in service menu (in dialer tap *#*#7378423#*#* [ *#*#SERVICE#*#* ] ) and go to Service Info and Configuration. There should be rooting status.
It's also good to make .FTF files from Your ROM to use them in flashtool BEFORE any modifications. Just in case http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075736
Bolussimo said:
First of all to install custom kernel You need to unlock bootloader. Not every phone can be unlocked, cause it depends if Your phone's bootloader unlock status is yes or no. You can check this in service menu (in dialer tap *#*#7378423#*#* [ *#*#SERVICE#*#* ] ) and go to Service Info and Configuration. There should be rooting status.
It's also good to make .FTF files from Your ROM to use them in flashtool BEFORE any modifications. Just in case http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075736
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Thanks for the reply.
my bootloader says yes. now i thought the whole thing witht the bootloader was for rooting. like i mentioned before i am rooted. i have already made a backup of my stock rom if thats what you mean by making my own .ftf file. dude where is the thank you button?
Nope, rooting Your device will give You access to system partition, but it doesn't allow to change kernels.
Backup in .zip is fine, but I suggest to make a .ftf. It will help You to "unbrick" Your phone if something bad happen (cause if it's problem with ROM U have to flash any working ROM anyway, but if U unlock Your bootloader SUS and PC Companion won't work, so the only solution is to flash it using flashtool). Also .ftf will allow You to revert software to stock one, with branding, customization etc. (if U would like to use warranty for any purpose stock ROM and branding are necessary).
So if bootloader unlock status is yes - then U are able to unlock Your bootloader and install any custom kernel. Check this thread, it will help You with everything. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148684
Bolussimo said:
Nope, rooting Your device will give You access to system partition, but it doesn't allow to change kernels.
Backup in .zip is fine, but I suggest to make a .ftf. It will help You to "unbrick" Your phone if something bad happen (cause if it's problem with ROM U have to flash any working ROM anyway, but if U unlock Your bootloader SUS and PC Companion won't work, so the only solution is to flash it using flashtool). Also .ftf will allow You to revert software to stock one, with branding, customization etc. (if U would like to use warranty for any purpose stock ROM and branding are necessary).
So if bootloader unlock status is yes - then U are able to unlock Your bootloader and install any custom kernel. Check this thread, it will help You with everything. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148684
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i found that thread last night thats why i posted this question.
my boot loader says yes. i also flashed cwm using recoverx.
just to be sure. with my phone software the i mentioned above ^^. using lets say flashtool i can flash any kernal rom combination even if it .587, or for lets say or the wt19i?
thanks again for the help.
No, not every combination will work And flashtool is used to repair phone, not to flash custom ROMs. There are some ROMs working on stock kernel (which U have now) - mainly based on stock .431 or .587 software. U can flash them using recovery (which U have now). To be honest I don't know what are the differences between wt19i and wt19a. But as a experiment (lol) I flashed baseband from SK17a into my SK17i and everything was ok. That's why I told U to create a ftf package, which will allow U to flash stock ROM if something went wrong.
So, for now:
If U would like install any ICS ROM (based on original Sony .431 or .587 compilation - You can try it right away.
If U would like to flash CyanogenMod ROMs (CM7.2 [android 2.x GingerBread], CM9 [android 4.0.x IceCreamSandwich], CM10 [android 4.1 JellyBean], CM10.1 [android 4.2 JellyBean], CM10.2 [android 4.3 JellyBean] ) and other based on it, U will have to unlock bootloader at the first place and then flash kernel suitable for Your device (LWW is coded as coconut) and then flash ROM.
Bolussimo said:
No, not every combination will work And flashtool is used to repair phone, not to flash custom ROMs. There are some ROMs working on stock kernel (which U have now) - mainly based on stock .431 or .587 software. U can flash them using recovery (which U have now). To be honest I don't know what are the differences between wt19i and wt19a. But as a experiment (lol) I flashed baseband from SK17a into my SK17i and everything was ok. That's why I told U to create a ftf package, which will allow U to flash stock ROM if something went wrong.
So, for now:
If U would like install any ICS ROM (based on original Sony .431 or .587 compilation - You can try it right away.
If U would like to flash CyanogenMod ROMs (CM7.2 [android 2.x GingerBread], CM9 [android 4.0.x IceCreamSandwich], CM10 [android 4.1 JellyBean], CM10.1 [android 4.2 JellyBean], CM10.2 [android 4.3 JellyBean] ) and other based on it, U will have to unlock bootloader at the first place and then flash kernel suitable for Your device (LWW is coded as coconut) and then flash ROM.
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im sorry i asked so much. as your aware im a noob. till now i only rooted/flashed a galaxy 5 (not s5). it was so easy.
i assume im going to use cwm to flash the kernel, am i wrong?
if not a tutorial link will be fine and ive got all the points. and this is one hard phone to customize. but i wanted the 1.ghz processor.
thank you like in a big way man.
CWM is used to backup Your ROM and install custom ROMs. To flash kernel U will have to use fastboot mode, and it has nothing in common with CWM. Check this thread, 2nd post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
Bolussimo said:
First of all to install custom kernel You need to unlock bootloader. Not every phone can be unlocked, cause it depends if Your phone's bootloader unlock status is yes or no. You can check this in service menu (in dialer tap *#*#7378423#*#* [ *#*#SERVICE#*#* ] ) and go to Service Info and Configuration. There should be rooting status.
It's also good to make .FTF files from Your ROM to use them in flashtool BEFORE any modifications. Just in case http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075736
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hi again. sorry last question. i installed flashtool. when innstalling the flashtool driver i cant find LWW in the list.
what did this noob do wrong??? lol
If U'r trying to install one of d latest FT just install fastboot and flash drivers (2 last options as far as I remeber) and that's it.