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I've had to go to the stock ROM and now want to re-root to install ROMs I'm using SE 2.1-update 1, Build 2.1.1.A.0.6, Baseband M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 and my X8 now seems to be un-rootable and I miss using froyo and gingerbread.
Roland
Rolandh said:
I've had to go to the stock ROM and now want to re-root to install ROMs I'm using SE 2.1-update 1, Build 2.1.1.A.0.6, Baseband M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 and my X8 now seems to be un-rootable and I miss using froyo and gingerbread.
Roland
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Do you have USB drivers installed?
First step, instal PC Companion, so that the drivers for your phone is installed (if already installed, skip)
Second, download Bin4ry's X10Flashtool v 0.2.9.1 (search it)
Third, Extract, run x10flashtool.exe
Fourth, enable USB DEBUG on Settings, Application, Development. on your phone
Fifth, Connect your phone via USB, do NOT mount the sdcard, simply press back when asked that 3 options
Sixth, Click root, and wait, done. check if there is superuser app on your phone, if not, try root it again.
Last month a go, my x8 with stock 2.1 just got new update from PC companion,, upgraded and nothing wrong with root proges, u miss someting when doing root I guess,,,,,
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aldee_s said:
First step, instal PC Companion, so that the drivers for your phone is installed (if already installed, skip)
Second, download Bin4ry's X10Flashtool v 0.2.9.1 (search it)
Third, Extract, run x10flashtool.exe
Fourth, enable USB DEBUG on Settings, Application, Development. on your phone
Fifth, Connect your phone via USB, do NOT mount the sdcard, simply press back when asked that 3 options
Sixth, Click root, and wait, done. check if there is superuser app on your phone, if not, try root it again.
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I think it way easier to use Super One Click.
Instal PC Companion, and connect it one time before you run SOC... skip if you already have drivers.
Download Super One Click... this one.
Enable USB debugging, connect phone to your PC, open SOC, click ROOT, wait, reboot. DONE!
I've used Super One Click like I've done in the past SU app appears in my app drawer. Root Checker says that I'm not rooted, but SystemApp Remover lets me remove system apps, so I'm rooted but I'm unable to install BusyBox. I've given up on trying to get BusyBox installed for now.
Roland
Rolandh said:
I've used Super One Click like I've done in the past SU app appears in my app drawer. Root Checker says that I'm not rooted, but SystemApp Remover lets me remove system apps, so I'm rooted but I'm unable to install BusyBox. I've given up on trying to get BusyBox installed for now.
Roland
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You're doing it wrong.
http://www.mediafire.com/?lz6gwgohuakvbfo
Download this. Extract. Copy that three files in sytem/bin using Root explorer. Reboot when done.
That's xrecovery and busybox. Only that version works
Heyy... I had the same problem with rooting once.... i tried the busybox by stericson i guess, from market. It solved the issue...
I've currently given up on rooting as my X8 got a software update notification when I was connected to my laptop so I'm curious as to what the update is.
Roland
Rolandh said:
I've currently given up on rooting as my X8 got a software update notification when I was connected to my laptop so I'm curious as to what the update is.
Roland
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I get same fake update but only changes is see in build.prob was not writed R2B it is writed R3B
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Dare-Devil Inside said:
I think it way easier to use Super One Click.
Instal PC Companion, and connect it one time before you run SOC... skip if you already have drivers.
Download Super One Click... this one.
Enable USB debugging, connect phone to your PC, open SOC, click ROOT, wait, reboot. DONE!
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Yes it is true. But X10Flashtool gives more than just Rooting your device, its also gives JiT, Xrecovery, and an automated APK Installer, and also it automatically install busybox when rooting, so why use SOC if you want do more than just rooting?
I just give a all-in-one solution, so that he dont download anything else anymore. (for rooting, jit, xrecovery)
aldee_s said:
Yes it is true. But X10Flashtool gives more than just Rooting your device, its also gives JiT, Xrecovery, and an automated APK Installer, and also it automatically install busybox when rooting, so why use SOC if you want do more than just rooting?
I just give a all-in-one solution, so that he dont download anything else anymore. (for rooting, jit, xrecovery)
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After u flash new rom, you'll get all of that, so whats the point?
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as-mario said:
I get same fake update but only changes is see in build.prob was not writed R2B it is writed R3B
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I found out that the fake update was because I reverted to the 006 baseband from the 015 and removed some of the system apps that I don't use like wisepilot and Roadsync using System App remover, because it reverted back to baseband 015 and re installed the system apps that I removed.
Strange thing is that System App remover allowed me to remove system apps that needs root to do, while busybox install said that I wasn't rooted.
Will have a go at re rooting again as I quite like the look of ratchs Gingersense ROM.
Roland
aldee_s said:
First step, instal PC Companion, so that the drivers for your phone is installed (if already installed, skip)
Second, download Bin4ry's X10Flashtool v 0.2.9.1 (search it)
Third, Extract, run x10flashtool.exe
Fourth, enable USB DEBUG on Settings, Application, Development. on your phone
Fifth, Connect your phone via USB, do NOT mount the sdcard, simply press back when asked that 3 options
Sixth, Click root, and wait, done. check if there is superuser app on your phone, if not, try root it again.
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The X10 Flash Tool worked including the provided Xrecovery. Currently flashing ratch's GingerSense v0.4 ROM.
Roland
@dare-devil, well, every other apps have problem so far, but X10flashtool don't, also, custom ROM doesnt have automated apk installer. Titanium backup? you have to install it first right?
Besides it's a VERY handy tool in case you brick your X8, because there will be a scenario where SEUS doenst want to update/reflash your phone, i have encountered that, thats why i use x10flashtool for flashing my phone.
@roland, of course, its created by Bin4ry and Androxyde. 2 great devs
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@dare-devil, well, every other apps have problem so far, but X10flashtool don't, also, custom ROM doesnt have automated apk installer. Titanium backup? you have to install it first right?
Besides it's a VERY handy tool in case you brick your X8, because there will be a scenario where SEUS doenst want to update/reflash your phone, i have encountered that, thats why i use x10flashtool for flashing my phone.
@roland, of course, its created by Bin4ry and Androxyde. 2 great devs
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It makes it easier than Super One Click as you don't have to mess around with downloading the Busybox Installer and then Installing Busybox.
I'm sure it'll save me having to put .apk's that I download off the forums onto my sd card and then Install using Root Explorer to install them one by one.
Roland
Hey so i was trying to install de Cm recovery in mi mini pro
So i need it the busybox thing
I went to the market and downloaded the busybox installer app
After i installed busybox everything was going fine
Until i decided to reboot my phone
When my phone rebooted pop ups started to appear about
Launcher pro not working and dpsmananger not working
And then it said that the process system is not working
What can i do there?
I cant reboot into xrecovery
So please help me!!!
It passes the se screen and the bootanimation
the lockscreen works and the touchscreen too even the freaking screen on off animation works
I think it might have to do with the system files or something
so how can i change this??
Please help i am really desperate!!!!
I tried using seus but it doesnt work either!
Why u want busybox, if u already have xrecovery? Now u must use flashtool!
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search for flash tools, or try ADB by computer (if the usb debbunggin enable).
datagubben said:
Why u want busybox, if u already have xrecovery? Now u must use flashtool!
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How do i use if the pc doesnt recognize my phone?
Press the back-button while booting.
Shadow_Android said:
How do i use if the pc doesnt recognize my phone?
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If debuggin enable, he go recognize your phone, but not use the sdcard.
s0ftcorn said:
Press the back-button while booting.
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I have tried that a lot of freaking times and it doesnt work!
Im going to leave the battery to drain so the phone completely shuts off and im going to charge it and try again
Somewhere in this forums a way was posted to get into recovery anyways, dunno how it was called :/
Ill try to find that post!
EDIT: i didnt find it!
Hey you rom experts out there help me out!!!
Use pc compagnon and flash the good old stock. Otherwise flashtool may also help you.
I did the same like you few weeks ago and this is the only way.
sent with my mini pro
i had similar problem with my phone.I download 'Update_Service_Setup-2.11.5.6' from sony ericsson and follow the instuctions.I lost my data and revert back to original 2.1 rom but i had a live phone ..Then i had to reflash the rom
You won't loose your data if you carefully do backups when playing around with roms
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Use Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) To Reflash Stock rom without Root. That should do it.
Just download it and follow the onscreen instructions.
Hey buddy dload flash tool and the generic 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmaware ftf .....
choose the flash option in flash tool n choose the firmware.....remove the battery of mini pro connect the cable press the back button n holding it insert the battery it will flash the firmware.....
Aju Joy said:
Hey buddy dload flash tool and the generic 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmaware ftf .....
choose the flash option in flash tool n choose the firmware.....remove the battery of mini pro connect the cable press the back button n holding it insert the battery it will flash the firmware.....
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Thats what i need to know thanks man!
Install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service), dowload it from here -> http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...ed/updateservice/xperiax10minipro?cc=gb&lc=en
Install Flashtool form here -> http://lmgtfy.com/?q=flashtool&l=1
How to use flashtool here ->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
Download this -> http://www.mediafire.com/?1cvlkty79tdnrl0
Unzip and place the ".ftf" file you have in Flashtool 0.2.9.1 -> firmware
Read the instruction for flashing a Firmware
YES YES YES!!!
I unbricked my phone!!!
Thanks to everyone that helped me!
Good job mate.
If I had a penny for every time I did this...
Again thanks to xda. Flashed a new 2.3.7 ROM in x10 mini. Here are the steps from scratch.
Check the update, kernel and firmware version before proceeding.
The whole procedure involves
1. Rooting (with Busybox installing)
2. Installing the recovery
3. Unlocking the bootloader (this tutorial is for only unlocked, first hand, SEMC certificate devices)
4. Flashing a new kernel
5. Flashing the ROM and google apps
6.
Before proceeding backup the contacts, messages, notes etc. (Titanium backup can be used after rooting)
I. Rooting
1. Download the Superoneclick from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=485088&d=1294607042 Unzip the contents into required folder.
2. Enable the option to install from unknown sources in phone
3. Enable usb debugging in the phone
1.
di. It is desirable to have sony ericsson update service installed and the phone recognized (with necessary drivers installed)
5 .run the superoneclick.exe
6. insert the cable and select charging in phone
7. select root
yes it is done. Reboot your phone. Go to the apps menu and confirm a app called super user is installed.
Then go to the market and install following 3 apps
1. busybox
2. root explorer (for later use)
3. astro file manager (if needed)
II. Installing the Recovery
1. Download the necessary files from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=616283&stc=1&d=1307259517
2. Unzip the files and copy the bin and xbin folders in system folder to sdcard of phone
3. Open the root explorer and mount as r/w instead of r/o
4. Then move the contents of bin folder to /system/ bin folder in phone and xbin to xbin (only contents, not folder)
5. Change permission of all the files, by ticking all the boxes.
That is it. You have now clock work mod recovery. This can be confirmed by using astrofile manager to see if there is respective files moved. Or power off the phone and switch it on again, when the logo of sony ericsson comes keep pressing and releasing the back switch of phone. If everything have gone correctly till now you will enter the recovery mode.
III. Unlocking the bootloader (for installing a custom kernel)
1. download the flashtool from (0.5.3 -I used) here. http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
2. before advancing further download the required ROM (for me miniCM7 from http://minicm.googlecode.com/files/MiniCM7-2.1.6.zip )and google apps from http://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip and copy both to the root of sdcard
3. open the install location of flashtool and install the ggsetup-2.2.0.11.exe file inside and install Gordon's Gate found in /drivers folder
4. then restart the computer, open the task manager and kill any process named adb.exe
5. donot open flashtool after this till needed.
6. Download the s1tool to confirm the unlock certificate of phone from http://db.tt/OrOQO33 and unlocking tools from here http://db.tt/0zUMR5S4
7. Unzip the s1 tool to the designated folder and run the s1.exe. Switch off the phone. Select the Do Job button and wait.
8. Connect the phone in flash mode (switched off and back button pressed)
9. proceed further only if the screen shows semc simlock certificate
10. unplug the phone, switch it phone, connect to the computer
11. run msm7227_semc.cmd in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process.
12. If everything goes correctly the log will show press any key at the end.
Now you have unlocked the bootloader we can proceed to kernel flashing
IV. Flashing the kernel and ROM
1. download the require kernel.ftf from auther's site (for me the kernel suiting my ROM was nAa kernal from http://minicm.googlecode.com/files/E10_nAa-08_2.6.29.6-nAa-08.ftf
2. copy this to the /firmware folder in flashtool install folder
3. run the flashtool and select flash, then flashmode
4. select the desired kernel
5. switch off the phone and connect in flash mode when pop up requests
6. disconnect phone when the tool says so
7. switch on the phone and enter the recovery mode when kernel logo comes by repeatedly pressing and releasing the back switch
8. in the recovery mode, do a backup from backup and restore option (up and down by volume keys and select by middle switch)
9. do a factory wipe data
10. then flash the ROM zip by selecting the option install zip from sdcard option followed by gapps zip flashing
11. finish this and take reboot (long)
Enjoy the new experience.
Not trying to be rude, but i think there lot of tutorials for this...
Anyway i hope you had a very nice experience with this...
i remember my first rooting... i was very very scared if i'll brick my phone...
hi
karthiks.840 said:
Not trying to be rude, but i think there lot of tutorials for this...
Anyway i hope you had a very nice experience with this...
i remember my first rooting... i was very very scared if i'll brick my phone...
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yeah..sure there are many. But I couldnt find a single thread giving out all in one. I had to search and stray around a lot. So thought it would be better like this.
Actually it was not for my phone, was helping out on my friend's. Mine is a poor little x10mini pro with orginal kernal and Mini CM ROM.
About bricking, I tasted it on my ideos tablet and took the trouble to bring it alive. So knows the scaring part a bit..
thanks any way for the wishes
i'm having Xperia x10 mini..which has 2.1 ,can i upgrade to 2.3 (gingerbrad).
Please ,do help me inthis...
thank you ..
Yeah..its laid out here. Follow it step by step.have the latest update of stock sony rom before starting (most probably you would be having)
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can i restore my contacts and messages after installing miniCM 7.2.1.7 how? currently i am having stock se firmware i.e 2.1 planning to follow ur steps reply thanks!!
aryanjain said:
can i restore my contacts and messages after installing miniCM 7.2.1.7 how? currently i am having stock se firmware i.e 2.1 planning to follow ur steps reply thanks!!
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Mate before u flash any custom ROM ..u need recovery and for that need root first.. N to make backup u got many app in market which require root.. Like titanium for backup of all apps, then mybackup pro for sms contacts and also apps..
Ddzd34 its nice guide.. for unlocking bootloader maybe u can pull my threads link as alternative to ur guide..heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462278
[Software v1.1] [25/1/2012] Bootloader and kernel guide X10 mini | X10 mini pro|X8|W8
Nice work..
Cheers
does it is possible to restore all my contact ,messages system settings with clockworkmod ver 5.0 which is coming with naa kernel v9
aryanjain said:
does it is possible to restore all my contact ,messages system settings with clockworkmod ver 5.0 which is coming with naa kernel v9
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U cannot restore any user data with the recovery restore.. N go a bit slow..as u are new to flashing ROMs n rooting..DO NOT jump to unlock bootloader unless u feel u know what u are doing is right.. Be carefull or u may brick ur phone.. !! Just read threads before u move further..
aryanjain said:
does it is possible to restore all my contact ,messages system settings with clockworkmod ver 5.0 which is coming with naa kernel v9
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Root your phone and use my backup root from market. It answers for all your problems.
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faiyyaz said:
Ddzd34 its nice guide.. for unlocking bootloader maybe u can pull my threads link as alternative to ur guide..heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462278
[Software v1.1] [25/1/2012] Bootloader and kernel guide X10 mini | X10 mini pro|X8|W8
Nice work..
Cheers
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Thanks.
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Thank you for this good guide. It's simple but effective specially for non Android pro like me. I remember the first time I rooted my x10mini took me 2 days, the second 2 hours, this time 2 minutes.. no joke.
The strange thing was that a new version of SuperOneClick2.3.3 didn't work. It gave error when starting before I begin to root. The version supplied here worked!
Concerning Recovery/Unlock/FashRom, I'm interested but paranoid plus not very clear about their advantages. Thank you again.
need help
hi there,
i'm having problems, can you help me please?
I couldn't install cwm recovery you posted, so instead i used CWMInstaller-Windows-v4-dl.zip, and it worked fine with my rooted u20i mini pro. I flashed kernel you gave us, and now i can't enter cwm recovery. When i turn on the phone, kernel logo appears, i start pressing back button, but nothing happens, the screen just goes black... Any idea what i did wrong?
Tnx!
Apologies for my reply being late.
The cwm installer you used is specifically for pro. I think you have to start again
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Tnx, i succeded to finish everything. That cwm recovery i used worked exellent, i used wrong kernel. I have fantastic rom now thanks to xda!!!!
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can't do it
Thanks for this tutorial,it's pretty straightforward, not like others that make your life miserable trying to figure out what they are trying to say,lol,just kidding.
But quick question if I may, I tried every single way to bootloader unlock my x10 mini and when I try I get a message in cmd about a daemon that doesn't start, then it says that it started succesfully and it does nothing else after that, those were my last intends to bootloader unlock, before I got messages about daemon as well,but multiple times and in the end said that it couldn't start daemon, I can't bootloader unlock my x10 mini please help!!!
[email protected] said:
Thanks for this tutorial,it's pretty straightforward, not like others that make your life miserable trying to figure out what they are trying to say,lol,just kidding.
But quick question if I may, I tried every single way to bootloader unlock my x10 mini and when I try I get a message in cmd about a daemon that doesn't start, then it says that it started succesfully and it does nothing else after that, those were my last intends to bootloader unlock, before I got messages about daemon as well,but multiple times and in the end said that it couldn't start daemon, I can't bootloader unlock my x10 mini please help!!!
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Did your s1 tool showed semc simlock certificate? That may be the reason. If not u have to use another command line not the given cmd
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ddz334 said:
Did your s1 tool showed semc simlock certificate? That may be the reason. If not u have to use another command line not the given cmd
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yes it did,but nothing, what should I do then?
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yes it did,but nothing, what should I do then?
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But nothing means?
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Since i see many people having problems with installing cm9 on neo v, i've decided to help them
If you're a noob, have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
If you're not a noob, proceed with the steps confirming that you have performed the steps
PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS CAREFULLY
THE REFERENCE LINKS GIVEN ARE ONLY MEANT FOR READING AND INFORMATION PLEASE DONT FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DO SOMETHING TO YOUR PHONE.
Step 1: PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrxo0-NieM
it will explain a lot please watch it, download links are below
thanks for the video....
Downloads:
1)Android SDK- http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2)ADB Drivers- http://www.mediafire.com/?6u1zl54w3jnvvax (just open the .cat files(x86/x64) and the drivers will be installed )
3)After watching the video, download (http://www.mediafire.com/?4qoenin9cjn7s7i) fastboot and place(copy paste) the 3 files in your android sdk directory>platform-tools(for me its C:\androidSDK\platform-tools)
if platform tools is not present, please follow the video again you have to instll "tools" package in SDK.
4)Flashtool- http://androxyde.github.com/ -go to the installation tab and download it (130 mb)
Step 2: ROOT THE PHONE
If you have no idea about rooting, have a look at this http://droidlessons.com/what-is-rooting-on-android-the-advantages-and-disadvantages/
How to know that you are rooted-lookout for "superuser" app in app drawer, if found, you have rooted your phone.
if you are on official ICS 4.0.3 ,
1)[ requirements ]
a)stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 for your device
b)ADB drivers installed (if u are not sure, then install http://icxperia.com/doomlord/Flashtool-drivers.exe)
c)the tool http://bit.ly/ert_xperia_2011_ics_1
2)[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:
root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
install Busybox (1.18.4)
install SU files (ICS specific)
do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)
Before u begin:
make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
3)[ WARNING ]
make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus
4)[ how to install? ]
Connect your phone in MSC (mass storage mode) mode(SD card can be viewed on PC)
make sure that you are on stock ICS firmware 4.0.3
download the files
extract ALL the files in the zip
now just double click on "runme.bat"
sit back read the on screen instructions
the device will reboot a couple of times
when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
enjoy!
If you're on Official ICS 4.0.4 ,
1)Make sure that you have flashtool installed and that you're on official ICS 4.0.4
2)You'll have to flash baseband of 4.0.3
a)Download the 4.0.3 baseband - http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t and place the .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares
b)connect phone inMSC (mass storage mode) mode
c)open flashtool and wait for a minute
d)on top left, click the lightning icon
e)flash mode>ok
f)select MT11i(devices), 4.1.A.0.562 (version)
g)make sure that wipe cache and app log is unchecked,dont exclude anything.
h)press ok and follow the steps
i)phone will boot once flashed(may take longer to boot, dont panic)
j)voilla!! now you're on 4.0.3
3)Now scroll up and follow the same steps for 4.0.3
4)runme.bat will root the phone
5)Enjoy the rooted phone!!!!
My thanks to doomlord and madfysh
IMPORTANT !!!!!!
ONCE ROOTED,
Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en and backup all your apps(on SD card)
Step 3(next step) of this post will reset(factory reset) your phone.
BACKUP ALL YOUR CONTACTS AND CALENDER ON GOOGLE
BACKUP ALL YOUR MESSAGES AND IMPORTANT STUFF !!
MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SD CARD ON PC FOR SAFETY (THIS WILL BE DONE AFTER ALL BACKUPS ARE DONE I.E. LAST BACKUP)
Step 3: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
If you have no idea about this, read this
Why exactly is this a big deal? For the general population, this doesn’t matter. However, for the modding community, locked bootloaders are simply a pain. When the bootloader is locked, certain portions of the device are unable to be customized such as recoveries or kernels. A lot of the time, when rooting a device, the first step requires the bootloader to be unlocked or bypassed. So, depending on the device in question and the will of the developer, creative Android hacking has allowed some devices with locked bootloaders to run custom ROMs. Generally, these devices aren’t as stable as they could be if the device was able to be completely customized from the ground up.
1) http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and follow the steps carefully ( skip step 13, we've already done that )
IF YOU GET STUCK ON STEP 14,DO THIS
to navigate to android SDK folder, use this command(without quotes)
"cd location_of_your_android_SDK\platform-tools"
for me, it was - "C:\androidSDK\platform-tools"
2)If you followed the rules, you will have an unlocked bootloader
3)Yipeeee !!!
4)Dont worry about your apps, they're still on your SD card
5)Restore only the apps which are very important and you cant live without them for a day..
Step 4: INSTALLING CWM(CLOCK WORK MOD / RECOVERY)
if you dont know what cwm is, just read but dont follow the steps to install it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
1) http://www.mediafire.com/?73xv18tht0e8zt4 download cwm
2)Connect your phone in MSC (mass storage mode) mode and wait until SD card available to PC
3)increase your display time out to 2 minutes
4)Enable USB debugging and allow 3rd party/unknown sources
5)open the downloaded folder(extract first)
6)Run install-cwm1.cmd
7)sit back and enjoy!!!
8)once finished, you'll have cwm installed!!!!
9)to check if you have cwm, turn off phone
10)turn on and when sony logo appears, repeatedly press vol down button until you reach a blue colored menu, if successful, cwm is installed properly!! if not, please comment or reinstall it.
11)navigation in cwm-
go up-vol up
go down-vol down
select option-home button
previous menu-back button
thanks siddharthsure93
Step 5: TAKING A NANDROID BACKUP
if you have no idea about this, read this
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/38468-nandroid-backup-what-is-it-and-did-i-need-it/
make sure that your sd card has at least 1gb free space and you have 50% battery charge
1)Hoping that you have cwm installed, turn off phone
2)Enter cwm by repeatedly press vol down button when sony logo appears
3)go to "backup and restore"
4)select "backup"
5)wait for 10-15 minutes till your phone is backuped
6)now you have a copy of your current phone and rom memory
we do this to restore phone if something goes wrong
NOW YOU HAVE PREPARED YOUR PHONE TO GET CM9 OR ANY FU*KIN ROM !!! :good::good:
IF I GO WRONG SOMEWHERE, PLEASE CORRECT ME WE ALL LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES.
PLEASE PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29453825#post29453825
continue to this to install cm9 for neo v
the_neo_v_guy said:
Look people what i found !!!!!!
ROOTING is now super easy !!!
http://unlockroot.com/
This software can root any android device!!!
More than 500 devices supported !!!
so no need of flashing kernel !!!!!!
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Support the Android 2.1,2.2 and 2.3
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Another thread by you..
This makes me more sad...
geekynoob said:
Another thread by you..
This makes me more sad...
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I'm sorry for that because i had no idea of sections at that time
but now everything's allright.
sorry for the inconvenience :/
the_neo_v_guy said:
I'm sorry for that because i had no idea of sections at that time
but now everything's allright.
sorry for the inconvenience :/
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No sorry bro.. ur a 14yr old guy..just read the Forums..and the steps uv mentioned..there was no need for these threads..tonnnes of people using cm9 and other roms..But i hope its useful for someone..Pls take notice and b careful from now on..
Sorry if i was a bit rude..this work of mine is getting up into my head...
geekynoob said:
No sorry bro.. ur a 14yr old guy..just read the Forums..and the steps uv mentioned..there was no need for these threads..tonnnes of people using cm9 and other roms..But i hope its useful for someone..Pls take notice and b careful from now on..
Sorry if i was a bit rude..this work of mine is getting up into my head...
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Yea, I may have helped some noobs, just made the steps clear because 3 months ago when i was a total noob at android and xda, i could only find android terms but not any thread that gave clear instructions, i had to google around for weeks until i could understand what everything was
Anyways, i do understand your mood, but what work are you on?
I just find a way to simple unlock any phone!
just visit http://www.fastgsm.com/en
For neo/v visit
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/page/how-...a-x8-x10-mini-pro-e15-e10-u20-so-01b-aspen-m1
I have a noob question
Im with a neo v with A.0.62 firmware
Which cannot be rooted
But i have already unlocked bootloader
what can I do now?
If i directly flash in JB Kernel and rom, will I be able to have root permissions? Do i even need to care about my .62 firmware if i want to go into CM10?
What should i do? Thanks!
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wilfacts said:
I have a noob question
Im with a neo v with A.0.62 firmware
Which cannot be rooted
But i have already unlocked bootloader
what can I do now?
If i directly flash in JB Kernel and rom, will I be able to have root permissions? Do i even need to care about my .62 firmware if i want to go into CM10?
What should i do? Thanks!
Sent from my SHV-E120L using xda app-developers app
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You will need to root your phone first. Installing a custom ROM won't automatically give you root acces. In fact, I don't think you will be able to install a custom ROM without ClockWork Mod Recovery which needs root access first. Follow Sony's own rooting guide here: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0. Then install X-Parts from the Play Store to get CWM.
Once you have CWM you can install any appropriate custom ROM you like.
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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wilfacts said:
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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Use flash tool and an ftf file to update to ICS. You can go with 0.587 version for example.
After update as you are on unlocked bootloader you should flash a custom ICS kernel like suave, night elf or any other ICS compatible. This will give you root and cwm.
Look at the stickys. You will find all you need.
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wilfacts said:
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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You can always relock the bootloader (don't know what method you used to unlock, so can't advise on how to relock - I only know how if unlocking was done through Sony). Update the firnware to stock Sony ICS using Sony's PC Companion. Then root it using Sony's rooting guide. After rooting you can unlock the bootloader again. Install X-Parts and CWM. Then try out the custom ROMs+kernels to your heart's content.
neo668 said:
I only know how if unlocking was done through Sony
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Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
BlitzBerg said:
Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
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On the other hand,unlocking via official method gives you an easy option to Relock bl via flashtool!
There's a thread by Blagus on how to do that!
Btw even Relocking via setool is an option for unofficially unlocked bl users!
So there's always an option!
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
If this is what you're talking about, I've read it. But will it allow me to use the PC Companion and receive updates(Although I hardly feel there's going to be more than 1 update)/ Go back to official Sony ROM?
BlitzBerg said:
If this is what you're talking about, I've read it. But will it allow me to use the PC Companion and receive updates(Although I hardly feel there's going to be more than 1 update)/ Go back to official Sony ROM?
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Yes. That's the tutorial I'm talking about. I only mentioned what I did because I've done it before. After relocking use PC Companion to update your phone. Or the Sony phone repair program. I don't remember which. If you try both (like I did) one (or both) of them will work. But still you are out of warranty. You know that, don't you?
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BlitzBerg said:
Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
neo668 said:
Yes. That's the tutorial I'm talking about. I only mentioned what I did because I've done it before. After relocking use PC Companion to update your phone. Or the Sony phone repair program. I don't remember which. If you try both (like I did) one (or both) of them will work. But still you are out of warranty. You know that, don't you?
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Basically its all about DRM loss. What do I exactly lose? Only trackid? I suppose the newer versions run on unlocked bootloaders as well.
BlitzBerg said:
Basically its all about DRM loss. What do I exactly lose? Only trackid? I suppose the newer versions run on unlocked bootloaders as well.
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I think you are right. It's basically about losing DRM. I don't know what it is and of what use it is. All I know is I've never missed it. If you are into trying out custom ROMs then unlocking the bootloader is a must because certain custom ROMs need custom kernels. To install custom kernels you must have an unlocked bootloader.
Hi, i have the xperia mini pro with ICS 4.0.4,not rooted.I have unlocked the bootloader succesfully [or i think so]
I want to root my device and then install cyanogenmod, but when i try to use flashtool [either for downgrade or do the Neo V kernel trick] it says my that it doesn't recognize my device and i have to install the drivers.
i installed all the drivers from flashtool\drivers\install drivers.exe and also the ADB drivers that i found on a thread here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357]
i know that when it says that i should press the back button,i press the volume-.
i've tried this on 3 diferent PCs,so either i am doing something wrong,or my device is not working properly.
Any help? Thanks in advance.
Regular_John said:
Hi, i have the xperia mini pro with ICS 4.0.4,not rooted.I have unlocked the bootloader succesfully [or i think so]
I want to root my device and then install cyanogenmod, but when i try to use flashtool [either for downgrade or do the Neo V kernel trick] it says my that it doesn't recognize my device and i have to install the drivers.
i installed all the drivers from flashtool\drivers\install drivers.exe and also the ADB drivers that i found on a thread here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357]
i know that when it says that i should press the back button,i press the volume-.
i've tried this on 3 diferent PCs,so either i am doing something wrong,or my device is not working properly.
Any help? Thanks in advance.
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Don't Worry.
Just need to install your mobile's driver.
You need to go- C:/Flashtool/Drivers/Flashtool-drivers.exe, then select your corresponding Phone Model & Install it.
Don't Forget to press Thanks Button
Regular_John said:
Hi, i have the xperia mini pro with ICS 4.0.4,not rooted.I have unlocked the bootloader succesfully [or i think so]
I want to root my device and then install cyanogenmod, but when i try to use flashtool [either for downgrade or do the Neo V kernel trick] it says my that it doesn't recognize my device and i have to install the drivers.
i installed all the drivers from flashtool\drivers\install drivers.exe and also the ADB drivers that i found on a thread here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357]
i know that when it says that i should press the back button,i press the volume-.
i've tried this on 3 diferent PCs,so either i am doing something wrong,or my device is not working properly.
Any help? Thanks in advance.
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If you want to flash cyanogenmod, you don't need to root. Just flash the cyanogenmod kernel (which is prerooted and has cwm included) and after that install the rom. For that check out how to install custom roms/kernels (in my signature).
And remember: NEVER EVER DO UPDATES OVER THE AIR IF THE BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED!!! OTHERWISE YOUR PHONE WILL BRICK, SO DON'T ACCEPT UPDATES FROM UPDATE CENTER ON PHONE!!!!!
To root ics just flash a prerooted kernel for ics like rage kernel for ics
Greets
Regular_John said:
Hi, i have the xperia mini pro with ICS 4.0.4,not rooted.I have unlocked the bootloader succesfully [or i think so]
I want to root my device and then install cyanogenmod, but when i try to use flashtool [either for downgrade or do the Neo V kernel trick] it says my that it doesn't recognize my device and i have to install the drivers.
i installed all the drivers from flashtool\drivers\install drivers.exe and also the ADB drivers that i found on a thread here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357]
i know that when it says that i should press the back button,i press the volume-.
i've tried this on 3 diferent PCs,so either i am doing something wrong,or my device is not working properly.
Any help? Thanks in advance.
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Actually, I was also having same problem..
better try on Windows XP.. Make sure you enable "USB Debugging" , "Unknown Sources" & "Mass Storage Mode"
even if you miss anything, it is not possible to root.. Make sure all of the above.. i bet you can root 100%
@ arifkpi, did you even read the whole op's thread? he clearly says he did install the drivers from the folder...
After installing the driver, without using flashtool, switch the phone off and connect it both in flash mode and fastboot mode (first holding vol+ then vol-) windows (i am supposing you are on windows?) will ask for the connected device drivers, tell it to search them automatically in the computer, then try again.
It happened to me too , what I did was after installing the flashtool drivers I uninstalled flashtool and re-installed it and it worked perfectly! I think at first the flashtool didn't recognize the installed drivers, after uninstalling and reinstalling flashtool it was able to recognize the drivers . And to be on the safer side check all the flashtool drivers in the drivers installation page .
Press thanks if I helped!
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Uninstall flashtool. Be sure to have "PC companion installed" it is needed for drivers.Connect to pc companion in every mode before flashing and let the drivers to be installed.(MTP mode,MSC mode,USB Debugging mode). Then install drivers from flashtool/drivers for your device. Hope this helps.One more thing,get the latest version of flashtool : http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1349340558000
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Regular_John said:
I have unlocked the bootloader succesfully [or i think so]
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For checking if you have successfully unlocked you bootloader,
Dial: *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to "Software info"
See "S1 boot version"
If there is "R9A...",your bootloader is locked
If there is "r9A..." your bootloader in unlocked
So,"R" indicates locked and "r" indicates unlocked bootloader.
Finally, after one month of I manage to install CynogemMod 9.1.0-mango with Android version 4.0.4. I read so many blogs and forums but some how the methods are not working for me. So, I mixed my own experience and altered some steps and bang, now it's cracked, just have had to compromise with Sony Bravia Engine.
alone_in_dark said:
Uninstall flashtool. Be sure to have "PC companion installed" it is needed for drivers.Connect to pc companion in every mode before flashing and let the drivers to be installed.(MTP mode,MSC mode,USB Debugging mode). Then install drivers from flashtool/drivers for your device. Hope this helps.One more thing,get the latest version of flashtool : http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1349340558000
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For checking if you have successfully unlocked you bootloader,
Dial: *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to "Software info"
See "S1 boot version"
If there is "R9A...",your bootloader is locked
If there is "r9A..." your bootloader in unlocked
So,"R" indicates locked and "r" indicates unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks for the info, but i don't understand how this can be...i unlocked the bootloader with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613 and i checked it, in service info it says bootloader unlocked: Yes, and then i looked at what you said, and i have "R9A"...? I don't get it, maybe it's another way around? I have xperia mini st15i
Flashtool for sk17a...
mihahn said:
If you want to flash cyanogenmod, you don't need to root. Just flash the cyanogenmod kernel (which is prerooted and has cwm included) and after that install the rom. For that check out how to install custom roms/kernels (in my signature).
And remember: NEVER EVER DO UPDATES OVER THE AIR IF THE BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED!!! OTHERWISE YOUR PHONE WILL BRICK, SO DON'T ACCEPT UPDATES FROM UPDATE CENTER ON PHONE!!!!!
To root ics just flash a prerooted kernel for ics like rage kernel for ics
Greets
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Guys... The only way that is working over here to load JB rom is using the FlashTool... I Tried a lot to use the bootload... but I couldn't get my xperia rooted...
So... There is a file to upload the JB rom using Flashtool?
Hi! Just a quick question, I can't see the Xperia mini pro sk17i component in the list when I install the flashtool drivers. Please help
Regular_John said:
I have unlocked the bootloader succesfully [or i think so]
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First:You will not have to root your device to install Cyanogenmod, nor is there any need to downgrade, IF you unlocked the bootloader.
Okay, try to solve this systematically.
1) Check if your bootloader is unlockable, described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
and check if your Bootloader is really unlocked.
2) If not, follow the instructions from sony (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or the same thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750).
Regular_John said:
I want to root my device and then install cyanogenmod, but when i try to use flashtool.
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If you unlocked the bootloader (see above), you do not need a special version of flashtool or root your device, everything you need is available from google and cyanogenmod. Are you working on Windows? You will need to install drivers as some of the posters here already pointed out. However, i personally always use Ubuntu for everything Android and this works usually well.
To install Cyanogenmod, you will use flashtool. Your device has to be in flashmode. Turn your device off. Wait a few seconds, hold Volume down and connect the usb cable while holding vol down. Full instructions for installing Cyanogenmod on Mango are here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Mango_Info
Just install everything
Does work.
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My phone is not on the Flashtool drivers list??
Hi,
I want to flash my Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini ST15, but when I try to flash it says:
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Well, I can't find my phone
If someone knows the solution, please let me know!
Thanks
ImAFriendlyOrange said:
Hi,
I want to flash my Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini ST15, but when I try to flash it says:
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Well, I can't find my phone
If someone knows the solution, please let me know!
Thanks
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Just install all drivers for all modes/devices from flashtool - drivers and you should be good to go
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Where to download??
mihahn said:
Just install all drivers for all modes/devices from flashtool - drivers and you should be good to go
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Oh
Do you know where I can download this? Or how I should do it?
Please help me out (I'm sorry but I'm new to this kinda stuff :)
Thanks, :highfive:
ImAFriendlyOrange said:
Oh
Do you know where I can download this? Or how I should do it?
Please help me out (I'm sorry but I'm new to this kinda stuff :)
Thanks, :highfive:
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It's in the flashtool installation folder - drivers
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Thanks!!
mihahn said:
It's in the flashtool installation folder - drivers
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Yay!! It works!
Thanks, dude!!
ImAFriendlyOrange said:
Yay!! It works!
Thanks, dude!!
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No problem, great to hear it works! For any further questions, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Question about DooMLoRD's Xperia rooting kit
mihahn said:
No problem, great to hear it works! For any further questions, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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I managed to flash my phone back to the standard Android 2.3.
Then I tried to root my phone using DooMLoRD's Xperia ICS Rooting Tool v1.0, when I start it it says this: (look in attachments)
Here comes my question: what are abd drivers?
Please help!
Thanks