Hello, I've been trying to install custom rom on my xperia sola but I don't sure how and I don't wanna brick my phone, some people told me to try ROM Manager or X-Parts but in both app's it says that xperia sola is not supported.
Some told me to use flashtool and flash the boot.img but when I downloaded the pure blood rom(that's what I wanna use) there is only META-INF and system folders and no boot.img file, I've searched for some tutorials with good explanations for xperia sola but I haven't found any.
Can someone please give me a good tutorial or explain to me in detail how to install a custom rom? I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, yet im not quite sure how to enter my recovery....
Thanks for the help!
msacco4 said:
Hello, I've been trying to install custom rom on my xperia sola but I don't sure how and I don't wanna brick my phone, some people told me to try ROM Manager or X-Parts but in both app's it says that xperia sola is not supported.
Some told me to use flashtool and flash the boot.img but when I downloaded the pure blood rom(that's what I wanna use) there is only META-INF and system folders and no boot.img file, I've searched for some tutorials with good explanations for xperia sola but I haven't found any.
Can someone please give me a good tutorial or explain to me in detail how to install a custom rom? I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, yet im not quite sure how to enter my recovery....
Thanks for the help!
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first you will need to install CWM recovery so that you can flash the custom roms to your device......... once installed you will then have to put the zip file of pure blood rom to your SD card and then install via CWM..........
Links:
CWM
@[email protected] said:
first you will need to install CWM recovery so that you can flash the custom roms to your device......... once installed you will then have to put the zip file of pure blood rom to your SD card and then install via CWM..........
Links:
CWM
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I've already installed CWM but how do I reboot into it?
And is there any way to make sure my CWM is installed correctly like root cheker or something?
I didn't saw you added a link to CWM, I'll check it and see if I manage to do it, thanks.
To reboot into CWM, turn off the phone. Then press the power button till phone starts booting > Then keep pressing (repeatedly) the Volume Down button till CWM loads
Min3r said:
To reboot into CWM, turn off the phone. Then press the power button till phone starts booting > Then keep pressing (repeatedly) the Volume Down button till CWM loads
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Thanks, can you give me some tips to make sure I won't brick my phone?
msacco4 said:
Thanks, can you give me some tips to make sure I won't brick my phone?
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Did you unlock your bootloader? If your bootloader is locked the only thing is flash only ROM for locked bootloader.
For example - you install munjenis CWM, you download ROM for locked bootloader (no CyanogenMod), place ROM on your phone memory, switch off the phone, switch on the phone, on logo pressing many times vol +, enter CWM and choose Install zip.
Thats it.
mirost1 said:
Did you unlock your bootloader? If your bootloader is locked the only thing is flash only ROM for locked bootloader.
For example - you install munjenis CWM, you download ROM for locked bootloader (no CyanogenMod), place ROM on your phone memory, switch off the phone, switch on the phone, on logo pressing many times vol +, enter CWM and choose Install zip.
Thats it.
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My bootloader is unlocked but for some reason I can't manage to go into the recovery, I click the volume(tryed up and down) and nothing happens, I even installed the CWM again but still not working..have an idea why?
msacco4 said:
My bootloader is unlocked but for some reason I can't manage to go into the recovery, I click the volume(tryed up and down) and nothing happens, I even installed the CWM again but still not working..have an idea why?
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What steps did you actually followed??????????
Please elaborate..........
@[email protected] said:
What steps did you actually followed??????????
Please elaborate..........
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I used this tutorial: I can't post it here because im a new user, I'll send you in private message.
Tell me if you didn't got the message..
msacco4 said:
I used this tutorial: I can't post it here because im a new user, I'll send you in private message.
Tell me if you didn't got the message..
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i guess you downloaded the file which you got on the link i gave in the above post???????
download and install flashtool.......
extract the file from the .zip which you got from the download.........
you will get a boot.img file.......then copy this file(boot.img) in the folder in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (if you installed flashtool in C drive)...........
then open command prompt.......
go to the folder x10flasher_lib......(do the below mentioned steps)
cd/ (enter)
cd Flashtool (enter)
cd x10flasher_lib (enter)
now type(without quotes)
"fastboot flash boot boot.img" and then enter
then connect your fone when it shows waiting for your device by pressing and holding vol up (vol +) button this will go into fastboot mode and install the CWM.........
after this you can refer to my previous post........ PM me if anything you dont get.........
lyspne tourist
@[email protected] said:
i guess you downloaded the file which you got on the link i gave in the above post???????
download and install flashtool.......
extract the file from the .zip which you got from the download.........
you will get a boot.img file.......then copy this file(boot.img) in the folder in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (if you installed flashtool in C drive)...........
then open command prompt.......
go to the folder x10flasher_lib......(do the below mentioned steps)
cd/ (enter)
cd Flashtool (enter)
cd x10flasher_lib (enter)
now type(without quotes)
"fastboot flash boot boot.img" and then enter
then connect your fone when it shows waiting for your device by pressing and holding vol up (vol +) button this will go into fastboot mode and install the CWM.........
after this you can refer to my previous post........ PM me if anything you dont get.........
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I didn't use it because It says its for build .10 and I'm on .54, it matters? if no I'll try it and see if it works.
Thanks for the replies
msacco4 said:
I didn't use it because It says its for build .10 and I'm on .54, it matters? if no I'll try it and see if it works.
Thanks for the replies
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you are on stock .54 so use this......... the instructions are given in that thread..... you can also follow the steps in my previous post.......
@[email protected] said:
i guess you downloaded the file which you got on the link i gave in the above post???????
download and install flashtool.......
extract the file from the .zip which you got from the download.........
you will get a boot.img file.......then copy this file(boot.img) in the folder in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (if you installed flashtool in C drive)...........
then open command prompt.......
go to the folder x10flasher_lib......(do the below mentioned steps)
cd/ (enter)
cd Flashtool (enter)
cd x10flasher_lib (enter)
now type(without quotes)
"fastboot flash boot boot.img" and then enter
then connect your fone when it shows waiting for your device by pressing and holding vol up (vol +) button this will go into fastboot mode and install the CWM.........
after this you can refer to my previous post........ PM me if anything you dont get.........
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I installed the recovery, it worked and I installed the ROM, but now my phone is stuck on SONY logo after booting the phone, I wiped out all the data, what to do now?? : \
I can still go to recovery.
msacco4 said:
I installed the recovery, it worked and I installed the ROM, but now my phone is stuck on SONY logo after booting the phone, I wiped out all the data, what to do now?? : \
I can still go to recovery.
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Which ROM you installed?????????
and which CWM??????????
first you have to wide data/factory reset, wipe dalvik, chache...........
the install ROM and then again wipe all these from CWM...........
@[email protected] said:
Which ROM you installed?????????
and which CWM??????????
first you have to wide data/factory reset, wipe dalvik, chache...........
the install ROM and then again wipe all these from CWM...........
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I tryed to install both Pure blood and Ultimate sola roms, same problem with both.
I can't post links yet, write in youtube "How to Load a Custom ROM on an Android Device " and go to the third video(for me anyway) by MobileUnlimited, that's what I used, I backed up all the data, wiped out data/factory reset, then install zip from sdcard(which btw goes to my internal storage and not my sdcard), then reboot system now.
And I used the CWM you gave me in post #12.
Thanks.
Edit - well, I didn't notice that, but the CWM you gave me is by "munjeni", and in the pure blood post it says: "2. FLASH CWM V5 for unlocked bootloaders... dont use any other...munjeni's "memory tweak + owerclock 1.15 ghz WILL GIVE BOOTLOOP.. and for locked bootloaders used the CWM is available for locked BL stock rom."
Can you give me another .54 CWM?
msacco4 said:
I tryed to install both Pure blood and Ultimate sola roms, same problem with both.
I can't post links yet, write in youtube "How to Load a Custom ROM on an Android Device " and go to the third video(for me anyway) by MobileUnlimited, that's what I used, I backed up all the data, wiped out data/factory reset, then install zip from sdcard(which btw goes to my internal storage and not my sdcard), then reboot system now.
And I used the CWM you gave me in post #12.
Thanks.
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wipe all again after installing the zip..............
link to CWM v5.......... link
use fastboot to install this..........
Hope you are running ICS .54 Firmware??????????????
@[email protected] said:
wipe all again after installing the zip..............
link to CWM v5.......... link
use fastboot to install this..........
Hope you are running ICS .54 Firmware??????????????
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of course i'm using .54 :X
"2. FLASH CWM V5 for unlocked bootloaders... dont use any other...munjeni's "memory tweak + owerclock 1.15 ghz WILL GIVE BOOTLOOP.. and for locked bootloaders used the CWM is available for locked BL stock rom."
so should I use this or not?
I'll try it anyway.
Thanks.
msacco4 said:
of course i'm using .54 :X
"2. FLASH CWM V5 for unlocked bootloaders... dont use any other...munjeni's "memory tweak + owerclock 1.15 ghz WILL GIVE BOOTLOOP.. and for locked bootloaders used the CWM is available for locked BL stock rom."
so should I use this or not?
I'll try it anyway.
Thanks.
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i gave the link in the above post for CWM v5..........
@[email protected] said:
i gave the link in the above post for CWM v5..........
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yeah, but "Pulak861" said not to use munjei's version.
should I try it anyway?
msacco4 said:
yeah, but "Pulak861" said not to use munjei's version.
should I try it anyway?
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this is the v5 version which you have to use.........
try this one and it will work..........
this one is not overclocked or memory tweaked so this will work..............
Related
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
I think that the best you can do, it will be to copy your post in the General forum of the different XPERIA devices
abheeshsv said:
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
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Hey, is it safe to install a custom rom after installing a custom rom? Currently I have jaggy rom so, will it be safe to install another rom just like the way i installed the previous rom?
Abhigyan66 said:
Hey, is it safe to install a custom rom after installing a custom rom? Currently I have jaggy rom so, will it be safe to install another rom just like the way i installed the previous rom?
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If you do a full whipe (cashe and factory reset...you'll loose all data and apps!!!!) You will be able to change your ROM
Greets Vauvenal7
Sent from my HTC Vision
Thanks great tutorial :good:
So many tutorials on this topic and still so many questions on how to root unlock flash kernel etc etc !!
MoonBlade said:
So many tutorials on this topic and still so many questions on how to root unlock flash kernel etc etc !!
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Hi MoonBlade,
I think this will help those guys who doesn't know how to unlock bootloader and install custom ROM.
The single post which contain all the details about to modify ur Phone. I think this will help those guys......
Help .....
Here are some questions of a beginner...
After the unlock bootloader ..... Can I flash in my phone a custom kernel and keep Stock rom ...???
And if this kernel has the overclocking feature ...... Can I overlock my stock rom with set cpu ???
I would appreciate ... if you could answer my questions ....
Airjohn said:
Here are some questions of a beginner...
After the unlock bootloader ..... Can I flash in my phone a custom kernel and keep Stock rom ...???
And if this kernel has the overclocking feature ...... Can I overlock my stock rom with set cpu ???
I would appreciate ... if you could answer my questions ....
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Yes, definitely you can install custom kernel and Stock ROM.
Which kernel r u going to install check whether it has the overclocking.:good:
abheeshsv said:
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
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you are amazing mate thanks :good::fingers-crossed:
Hurra
Is most useful thread
Thanks
abheeshsv said:
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
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Flash tool shows the device must be rooted first to flash the kernel..
but interesting point is that my
sony ericsson live with walkman is rooted
ver-2.3.4 build version4.0.2.A.0.62
its under stock kernel ..plz help me out ...
or recommend me a custom rom that can work on stock kernel .so then i may be able to flash kernel
or recommend me any software to flash kernelsfrom pc
samxceptional said:
Flash tool shows the device must be rooted first to flash the kernel..
but interesting point is that my
sony ericsson live with walkman is rooted
ver-2.3.4 build version4.0.2.A.0.62
its under stock kernel ..plz help me out ...
or recommend me a custom rom that can work on stock kernel .so then i may be able to flash kernel
or recommend me any software to flash kernelsfrom pc
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First you need to unlock the bootloader to flash the custom kernel. Follow for example the guide in the stickies in general forum
And just check out development section for custom roms for locked bootloader, then try some and find your personal best rom/kernel. We are not allowed to answer that question
Hi guys, did i need root for flashing kernel??
epulrevo said:
Hi guys, did i need root for flashing kernel??
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For the stock kernel.sin not, for a custom kernel you need an unlocked bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
mihahn said:
For the stock kernel.sin not, for a custom kernel you need an unlocked bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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Can u give me link to stock kernel that has cwm recovery installed??
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
kreatonn said:
Can u give me link to stock kernel that has cwm recovery installed??
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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Any custom kernel (boot.img) has cwm or TWRP recovery preinstalled. Just check the development section, but remember that you can just flash a kernel working for your android version (2.3 gingerbread, 4.0 ice cream sandwich, 4.1/4.2 jelly bean)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
help me to unlock bootloader your " fastboot driver " download link is not available please mention another link to download..
nice tutorial, but so many tutorial like this :good:
You can try this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Hello,
I am a complete noob when it comes to dealing with phones.
I have a Sony Xperia Sola (firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54 ICS)
I downloaded Rom Manager via Play Store and want to flash a custom rom.
But whenever I try to select the option "Reboot and Install", only a normal boot happens.
How do I reboot and install the rom?? I have tried the button combos (power+volume - and volume +) but nothing works.
Please help!
PS
I am
-rooted
-bootloader unlocked
-clockworkmod recovery via recoverX
-rom is [ROM] Unoficial JellyBean stockrom 6.2.A.0.400 Sola
I understand that the rom you mentioned is recently ported and also deleted from development section of sola (munjeni rom).
According to his instruction, you need to do following thing:
Enter fastboot mode (off phone then hold volume up and plug cable)
Flash boot.img in zip Rom file to phone (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
Turn on phone and enter recovery menu (on phone then spam the volume down)
Do the clear data, cache... then install the zip file (rom)
Done.
Why was the rom deleted from the development section? Any clue? It was such an useful rom (using it myself)
And no, the original instruction only said to flash the zip file. Not fastboot the kernel before that. Fastbooting is only necessary I you get boot loops on normal flashing
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
zombiegenerator said:
Why was the rom deleted from the development section? Any clue? It was such an useful rom (using it myself)
And no, the original instruction only said to flash the zip file. Not fastboot the kernel before that. Fastbooting is only necessary I you get boot loops on normal flashing
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
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I finally got into recovery mode yesterday (CWM touch), but today when I tried to do it again, only a stock recovery occurred. What happened?? I can't go back into cwm touch recovery
You have not flashed your kernel (boot.img) properly
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Why was the rom deleted from the development section? Any clue? It was such an useful rom (using it myself)
And no, the original instruction only said to flash the zip file. Not fastboot the kernel before that. Fastbooting is only necessary I you get boot loops on normal flashing
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I finally got into recovery mode, but when trying to flash the JB rom, it says something about a (Status 7 error) Flash aborted. how did you successfully flash yours?
First, you flash the stock ICS rom of sola. It will create the compatible partitions for JB in sola.
Second, you enter recovery mode and wipe all data, cache.... (maybe flash boot.img is required to entering this mode)
Finally, you install the zip file (rom).
Good luck.
k66473 said:
First, you flash the stock ICS rom of sola. It will create the compatible partitions for JB in sola.
Second, you enter recovery mode and wipe all data, cache.... (maybe flash boot.img is required to entering this mode)
Finally, you install the zip file (rom).
Good luck.
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I have flashed stock ICS, but even after I wiped/factoy reset, it still says Status 7 error
Maybe you should try to flash the boot.img in the zip file of munjeni before entering recovery mode and wipe all data, cache.
Regards,
k66473 said:
Maybe you should try to flash the boot.img in the zip file of munjeni before entering recovery mode and wipe all data, cache.
Regards,
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The hash is mismatched, he needs to download the zip file again
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
Unable install cwm for my sola
zombiegenerator said:
The hash is mismatched, he needs to download the zip file again
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
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Sir,
I have tried to install cwm for xperia sola .
it locked boot loader
now running .54 stock
rooted
please give me detail steps : how to install cwm recovery ??
or any other manually how i can install the cwm for sola ?
tired of searching in internet from morning today
i have tried with recoverx.zip . it wasnt running on windows 8 it seems
sidrockzz said:
Sir,
I have tried to install cwm for xperia sola .
it locked boot loader
now running .54 stock
rooted
please give me detail steps : how to install cwm recovery ??
or any other manually how i can install the cwm for sola ?
tired of searching in internet from morning today
i have tried with recoverx.zip . it wasnt running on windows 8 it seems
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First you will need to have root, then you can try one of the following links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020893&highlight=cwm+recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953584&highlight=cwm+recovery
may I know how to flash boot.img for Xperia Sola?
This is my current issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541786
Anyone can assist on it? @@
Thanks a lot
How do you flash boot.img?
k66473 said:
Maybe you should try to flash the boot.img in the zip file of munjeni before entering recovery mode and wipe all data, cache.
Regards,
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How can one flash boot.img when we can only select .ftf or .sin files in flashmode???
nofear246 said:
How can one flash boot.img when we can only select .ftf or .sin files in flashmode???
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You flash in fastboot mode, or with recovery, but you must have unlocked bootloader, or it will brick your phone.
Hi I am new here but due to I am not able to post my questions over the dev thread thus I had no choice but to ask anyone here
My Xperia Sola
- unlocked bootloader (actually is there anyway to verify whether is already unlocked)
- rooted
- with CWM Touch v5.5.0.4
But I am still unable to flash the ROM and I don't understand for some steps like
I did download the ROM (cm11.0_pepper-ota-eng.root_Build.1) from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532230
1. extract boot.img from zip and flash them
- during extraction it will prompt some audio files and ask you wan to replace or not, what should I do?
- how to perform so called flash them? how to flash? from where?
2. reboot
3. boot into recovery
4. wipe data factory reset
5. format system partition
- unable to find this setting in CWM Touch v5.5.0.4
6. install zip
I tried just install from SD then choose flash the cm11.0_pepper-ota-eng.root_Build.1 but after rebooted, it is still the same Sola stock ROM
Anyone can assist on this? please T_T
is there anyone can help on this? ><
D-X said:
Hi I am new here but due to I am not able to post my questions over the dev thread thus I had no choice but to ask anyone here
My Xperia Sola
- unlocked bootloader (actually is there anyway to verify whether is already unlocked)
- rooted
- with CWM Touch v5.5.0.4
But I am still unable to flash the ROM and I don't understand for some steps like
I did download the ROM (cm11.0_pepper-ota-eng.root_Build.1) from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532230
1. extract boot.img from zip and flash them
- during extraction it will prompt some audio files and ask you wan to replace or not, what should I do?
- how to perform so called flash them? how to flash? from where?
2. reboot
3. boot into recovery
4. wipe data factory reset
5. format system partition
- unable to find this setting in CWM Touch v5.5.0.4
6. install zip
I tried just install from SD then choose flash the cm11.0_pepper-ota-eng.root_Build.1 but after rebooted, it is still the same Sola stock ROM
Anyone can assist on this? please T_T
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You can use flashtool to verify if your are unlocked bootloader.
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
You can use flashtool to verify if your are unlocked bootloader.
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what kind of flashtool? Could it downloaded from here? what is the name of it?
and do you know how to flash the boot.img thing?
D-X said:
what kind of flashtool? Could it downloaded from here? what is the name of it?
and do you know how to flash the boot.img thing?
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I have a feeling that you may able to flash boot.img using ADB with the proper commands. Flashtool is I guess used/created primarily Xperia Phones
Let me check if I can find it for you. But this will take a bit a while as I need to sort things here as preparation for our travel back to my country. I know you don't need to know about this but I hope you can wait
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johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
I have a feeling that you may able to flash boot.img using ADB with the proper commands. Flashtool is I guess used/created primarily Xperia Phones
Let me check if I can find it for you. But this will take a bit a while as I need to sort things here as preparation for our travel back to my country. I know you don't need to know about this but I hope you can wait
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For flashtool, try to download from this link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetTDNyT1NjWXpPcVE/edit?pli=1
Just hit the download button in the middle. If that doesn't work let me know soon
how to use the flashtool, though I guess there are plenty of videos on youtube but you can check this link
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/21-sony-xperia-sola-mt27
And scroll down and look for # 4 or #5 about unlocking and relocking bootloader
If still confuse let me know soon
For boot.img using ADB still searching :fingers-crossed:
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
I have a feeling that you may able to flash boot.img using ADB with the proper commands. Flashtool is I guess used/created primarily Xperia Phones
Let me check if I can find it for you. But this will take a bit a while as I need to sort things here as preparation for our travel back to my country. I know you don't need to know about this but I hope you can wait
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For flashtool, try to download from this link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetTDNyT1NjWXpPcVE/edit?pli=1
Just hit the download button in the middle. If that doesn't work let me know soon
how to use the flashtool, though I guess there are plenty of videos on youtube but you can check this link
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/21-sony-xperia-sola-mt27
And scroll down and look for # 4 or #5 about unlocking and relocking bootloader
If still confuse let me know soon
For boot.img using ADB still searching :fingers-crossed:
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Nvm, it's ok
I am glad that you are willing to help me, I won't blame you
I think it's UNLOCKED, due to I follow the 4# - step c, then I saw RELOCK, thus I think now is UNLOCKED already
Am I right to say that?
OK, thanks. I did search for many ways to flash boot.img but all links invalid
Now left the flash boot.img part
I really unable to find a solution for this ><
D-X said:
Nvm, it's ok
I am glad that you are willing to help me, I won't blame you
I think it's UNLOCKED, due to I follow the 4# - step c, then I saw RELOCK, thus I think now is UNLOCKED already
Am I right to say that?
OK, thanks. I did search for many ways to flash boot.img but all links invalid
Now left the flash boot.img part
I really unable to find a solution for this ><
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Yup that means you are unlock. Try to flash boot.img using flashtool I have a feeling that will work but if not I will get back to you where you can download the thing that you need and the command for it
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
Yup that means you are unlock. Try to flash boot.img using flashtool I have a feeling that will work but if not I will get back to you where you can download the thing that you need and the command for it
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but how to flash boot.img by using Flashtool?
I can't see anything setting can choose the boot.img and let me proceed
the boot.img is inside the cm11.0_pepper-ota-eng.root_Build.1.zip
Try this, this is the one that I have on my PC
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
Yup that means you are unlock. Try to flash boot.img using flashtool I have a feeling that will work but if not I will get back to you where you can download the thing that you need and the command for it
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Try to download the link below. This is the software that you need.
http://minimal-adb-and-fastboot.software.informer.com/
OR the one from XDA( which I think has a better elaboration on how to use the software)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269
once you install, next put the boot.img in a folder
Try this first:
- click the boot.img once, as it highlights, press and hold SHIFT key and press right click on the mouse look for command prompt(I assume you are using WIN)
- then as the command prompt shows type this command:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(before you flash it the boot.img name can be replaced or changed. For example you want to name it solacm11_boot.img that will be fine or would be better so the command prompt will see which file you are requesting)
Then hit ENTER
If the command prompt says WAITING DEVICE turn off your SOLA (can't remember if you should or should not plug your device yet but try both which ever will work) and enter into fastboot mode (VOL up + Power button)
If that doesn't work try this second one:
- in the same folder of boot.img, right click in the empty space of the folder where there is no file
- now locate for command prompt, if theres' no command prompt right click in the empty space again while pressing and holding SHIFT key if you see the command prompt then try to ENTER command
Last if all things fail, locate the one you downloaded MINIMAL ADB & FASTBOOT it will also bring you into a command prompt style(which I think it is ) but in a special way
Here,
-Enter the command
-if you see WAITING DEVICE put your device into fastboot mode plug and that should do the rest
Good Luck :fingers-crossed:
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Don't worry about bricking that would be unlikely to happen cause I have played with my SOLA so many times with good and bad attempts of installing the ROM, so now I am very confident with installing custom ROM for SOLA XD XD XD XD XD. I think the only way that you will brick it is by installing wrong ROM for your device or BAD ROM.
1. extract boot.img from zip and flash them
- during extraction it will prompt some audio files and ask you wan to replace or not, what should I do?
- how to perform so called flash them? how to flash? from where?
For this, only open in 7zip or WinRAR and extract (drag&drop) only boot.img, that's enough.
2. Download Flashtool here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
When you install it, in folder c:\Flashtool\Drivers\ are drivers for phones, run Flashtool-drivers.exe and choose your device + on the bottom are fastboot and Flashboot drivers, tick them also.
3. Switch your phone off, run flashtool, hold VOLUME UP and connect phone to PC, you might see something like this
28/037/2013 10:37:43 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/037/2013 10:37:43 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
28/037/2013 10:37:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/038/2013 10:38:05 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
If your LED remain purple, you are ok, if not reboot your PC and try connect again.
If this is sorted, unplug your phone.
4. Then click on the FLASH in flashtool, and choose fastboot. Click on Select Kernel to flash, then navigate to the folder that you extracted the boot.img and hit it.
5. When done, take just about 2 seconds, unplug your phone and start, go to directly to cwm by keep pressing VOLUME DOWN.
Do factory/data reset, wipe cache, in advanced you'll find wipe dalvik and then go to mounts and storage, there is format system.
Flash the zip, flash gapps, after again wipe cache, dalvik and factory reset. Reboot and you are done.
backup rom
So if you want to make it easier to download my backup and do a restore from cwm ..
then after that do a wipe data / factory reset.
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
Try to download the link below. This is the software that you need.
http://minimal-adb-and-fastboot.software.informer.com/
OR the one from XDA( which I think has a better elaboration on how to use the software)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269
once you install, next put the boot.img in a folder
Try this first:
- click the boot.img once, as it highlights, press and hold SHIFT key and press right click on the mouse look for command prompt(I assume you are using WIN)
- then as the command prompt shows type this command:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(before you flash it the boot.img name can be replaced or changed. For example you want to name it solacm11_boot.img that will be fine or would be better so the command prompt will see which file you are requesting)
Then hit ENTER
If the command prompt says WAITING DEVICE turn off your SOLA (can't remember if you should or should not plug your device yet but try both which ever will work) and enter into fastboot mode (VOL up + Power button)
If that doesn't work try this second one:
- in the same folder of boot.img, right click in the empty space of the folder where there is no file
- now locate for command prompt, if theres' no command prompt right click in the empty space again while pressing and holding SHIFT key if you see the command prompt then try to ENTER command
Last if all things fail, locate the one you downloaded MINIMAL ADB & FASTBOOT it will also bring you into a command prompt style(which I think it is ) but in a special way
Here,
-Enter the command
-if you see WAITING DEVICE put your device into fastboot mode plug and that should do the rest
Good Luck :fingers-crossed:
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Don't worry about bricking that would be unlikely to happen cause I have played with my SOLA so many times with good and bad attempts of installing the ROM, so now I am very confident with installing custom ROM for SOLA XD XD XD XD XD. I think the only way that you will brick it is by installing wrong ROM for your device or BAD ROM.
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thanks, I will try it :good:
matood said:
1. extract boot.img from zip and flash them
- during extraction it will prompt some audio files and ask you wan to replace or not, what should I do?
- how to perform so called flash them? how to flash? from where?
For this, only open in 7zip or WinRAR and extract (drag&drop) only boot.img, that's enough.
2. Download Flashtool here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
When you install it, in folder c:\Flashtool\Drivers\ are drivers for phones, run Flashtool-drivers.exe and choose your device + on the bottom are fastboot and Flashboot drivers, tick them also.
3. Switch your phone off, run flashtool, hold VOLUME UP and connect phone to PC, you might see something like this
28/037/2013 10:37:43 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/037/2013 10:37:43 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
28/037/2013 10:37:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/038/2013 10:38:05 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
If your LED remain purple, you are ok, if not reboot your PC and try connect again.
If this is sorted, unplug your phone.
4. Then click on the FLASH in flashtool, and choose fastboot. Click on Select Kernel to flash, then navigate to the folder that you extracted the boot.img and hit it.
5. When done, take just about 2 seconds, unplug your phone and start, go to directly to cwm by keep pressing VOLUME DOWN.
Do factory/data reset, wipe cache, in advanced you'll find wipe dalvik and then go to mounts and storage, there is format system.
Flash the zip, flash gapps, after again wipe cache, dalvik and factory reset. Reboot and you are done.
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Ok, will try it. But my CWM, I have to tap on the screen repeatedly then I only can get in to the CWM, not just power on and hold the volume key DOWN
I did tried to install CWM 6.X.X something but no response
ladywhite said:
So if you want to make it easier to download my backup and do a restore from cwm ..
then after that do a wipe data / factory reset.
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the way that you shared, it is don't need to flash boot.img but just direct flash it from CWM?
is my CWM version able to do that?
Once you fastboot kernel, you will have cwm from that kernel. So no tapping but pressing volume down...
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda app-developers app
D-X said:
the way that you shared, it is don't need to flash boot.img but just direct flash it from CWM?
is my CWM version able to do that?
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in cwm --- backup\restore --- restore my backup --- wipe data\factory reset and you're done
you can do the restore with any cwm
.
matood said:
Once you fastboot kernel, you will have cwm from that kernel. So no tapping but pressing volume down...
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda app-developers app
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Oh I see, thanks
ladywhite said:
in cwm --- backup\restore --- restore my backup --- wipe data\factory reset and you're done
you can do the restore with any cwm
.
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Tried in CWM, and follow your step but "couldn't open the directory. No file found" regardless I transfered the file(backup cm11 ledywhite.zip) into the phone or extracted it as 2013-11-25.19.11.16(folder)
and tried restore from SD or advanced restore from SD also not working
is there anything wrong?
D-X said:
Try in CWM, and follow your step but "couldn't open the directory. No file found" regardless I transfered the file(backup cm11 ledywhite.zip) into the phone or extracted it as 2013-11-25.19.11.16( folder)
and tried restore from SD or advanced restore from SD also not working
is there anything wrong?
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It needs to be extracted into sdcard\clockworkmod\2013-11-25.19.11.16
And then restore from sdcard(external)
matood said:
It needs to be extracted into sdcard\clockworkmod\2013-11-25.19.11.16
And then restore from sdcard(external)
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OK, tried a few ways
1) firstly I tried in internal SD\clockworkmod\2013-11-25.19.11.16(or change the folder name to backup), not working
2) then transfered to the External SD card, sdcard\clockworkmod\2013-11-25.19.11.16(or change the folder name to backup) also not working
I have no idea what happened, what is ur CWM version?
Mine is CWM Touch v5.5.0.4
Where could I get the the version that you are using now?
Okay, I need some help here with my One X+. Here's what happened: I tried installing a kernel and messed it up (pretty sure), then tried restoring it from a backup. Didn't work. Then I wiped the device. Then I sent a rom through adb to the sdcard and tried installing it. Nothing, happened, told me I have no OS installed. So right now my situation is that my i don't know what to do to fix my device. I think i have to install a different kernel and rom that work together but not 100%, some clarification would be nice. I can use adb and fastboot and have access to TWRP.
Device Specs:
Rooted
Unlocked Bootloader
HTC One X+ International Version 64gig Space
If nobody reply's soon I'll delete this thread, although like 60 people have looked at this thread.
EpicGuitar said:
Okay, I need some help here with my One X+. Here's what happened: I tried installing a kernel and messed it up (pretty sure), then tried restoring it from a backup. Didn't work. Then I wiped the device. Then I sent a rom through adb to the sdcard and tried installing it. Nothing, happened, told me I have no OS installed. So right now my situation is that my i don't know what to do to fix my device. I think i have to install a different kernel and rom that work together but not 100%, some clarification would be nice. I can use adb and fastboot and have access to TWRP.
Device Specs:
Rooted
Unlocked Bootloader
HTC One X+ International Version 64gig Space
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Try this send a ROM as u did through adb and install it and flash the appropriate Kernel for that ROM....
The kernel has to be flashed seperately from fastboot mode........
or If u have the nandroid backup restore that and copy the boot.emmc.win from the TWRP backup folder to PC
flash the boot.emmc.win from fastboot mode.....
both would get ur phone boot....
Try this send a ROM as u did through adb and install it and flash the appropriate Kernel for that ROM....
The kernel has to be flashed seperately from fastboot mode........
or If u have the nandroid backup restore that and copy the boot.emmc.win from the TWRP backup folder to PC
flash the boot.emmc.win from fastboot mode.....
both would get ur phone boot....
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I can flash the ROM but how do i flash the kernel, look I'm not very good at these things so don't go far out with the terms.
EpicGuitar said:
I can flash the ROM but how do i flash the kernel, look I'm not very good at these things so don't go far out with the terms.
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after flashing the ROM
reboot to bootloader then connect ur phone to pc
it will show as fastboot usb on ur phone
now copy the kernel to the folder where u had installed the fastboot
open the CMD prompt on ur PC navigate to fastboot folder
In cmd type the following command
fastboot flash boot boot.img(boot.img is the filename of ur kernel)
fastboot erase cache
reboot ur phone
[email protected] said:
after flashing the ROM
reboot to bootloader then connect ur phone to pc
it will show as fastboot usb on ur phone
now copy the kernel to the folder where u had installed the fastboot
open the CMD prompt on ur PC navigate to fastboot folder
In cmd type the following command
fastboot flash boot boot.img(boot.img is the filename of ur kernel)
fastboot erase cache
reboot ur phone
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I will try this thank you very much for being one of out the 115 people who looked at this thread who actually responded.:good:
[email protected] said:
after flashing the ROM
reboot to bootloader then connect ur phone to pc
it will show as fastboot usb on ur phone
now copy the kernel to the folder where u had installed the fastboot
open the CMD prompt on ur PC navigate to fastboot folder
In cmd type the following command
fastboot flash boot boot.img(boot.img is the filename of ur kernel)
fastboot erase cache
reboot ur phone
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I did flash the rom and it worked fine. The kernel I downloaded was automatically flashed the boot.img for using windows.bat. But when I go to reboot the device TWRP tells me that my phone has no OS...
Go to Viper ROM Thread in Development Section (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122390) and download the ROM, then download Kernel and Recovery Flasher (http://d-h.st/rNC).
Start Kernel and Recovery Flasher as Administrator on your PC, change to manual mode and put in the fields out of the downloaded files of the flasher (boot.img, modules folder). Put the ROM on your SD via adb, start again in TWRP and flash the ROM.
I assume you flashed your boot.img with kernel you tried to install, so only install a ROM does not help....
Hope it helps!
Yezariael said:
Go to Viper ROM Thread in Development Section (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122390) and download the ROM, then download Kernel and Recovery Flasher (http://d-h.st/rNC).
Start Kernel and Recovery Flasher as Administrator on your PC, change to manual mode and put in the fields out of the downloaded files of the flasher (boot.img, modules folder). Put the ROM on your SD via adb, start again in TWRP and flash the ROM.
I assume you flashed your boot.img with kernel you tried to install, so only install a ROM does not help....
Hope it helps!
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Funny thing is that viper rom was the ROM that i installed and the kernel... Oh well I'll try this method too. Thanks for the help! (I'll try to spam your thanks button for that!) :good:
EpicGuitar said:
Funny thing is that viper rom was the ROM that i installed and the kernel... Oh well I'll try this method too. Thanks for the help! (I'll try to spam your thanks button for that!) :good:
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So after installing the ROM did u wipe any of the partitions....????
after installing just wipe the cache and dalvik cache and nothing else
DONT EVER WIPE SYSTEM AND DATA AFTER A FRESH INSTALL
if u do so u ll get that message NO OS installed.....
[email protected] said:
So after installing the ROM did u wipe any of the partitions....????
after installing just wipe the cache and dalvik cache and nothing else
DONT EVER WIPE SYSTEM AND DATA AFTER A FRESH INSTALL
if u do so u ll get that message NO OS installed.....
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Why not?? TWRP don't touches your user data, and the other wipes never ever kill you OS... (Sure it makes no sense to delete after installing ROM before 1st startup...)
Yezariael said:
Why not?? TWRP don't touches your user data, and the other wipes never ever kill you OS... (Sure it makes no sense to delete after installing ROM before 1st startup...)
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I said wiping the SYSTEM and DATA is unnecessary(stupid)...after an INSTALL
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So after installing the ROM did u wipe any of the partitions....????
after installing just wipe the cache and dalvik cache and nothing else
DONT EVER WIPE SYSTEM AND DATA AFTER A FRESH INSTALL
if u do so u ll get that message NO OS installed.....
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No I didn't wipe the system or data after the install. Yet it still tells me no OS.
EpicGuitar said:
No I didn't wipe the system or data after tit he install. Yet it still tells me no OS.
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I installed the ViperX+ Rom, that went smoothly, then I extracted the Kernel_Flasher and started the Venom Flasher went to manual mode and selected the boot image and recovery image the process is fine until it finishes installing then turns off my phone and tries to start in fastboot mode, however the device ignores that and tries booting normally. I tried booting in TWRP but it tells me still no OS.
EpicGuitar said:
I installed the ViperX+ Rom, that went smoothly, then I extracted the Kernel_Flasher and started the Venom Flasher went to manual mode and selected the boot image and recovery image the process is fine until it finishes installing then turns off my phone and tries to start in fastboot mode, however the device ignores that and tries booting normally. I tried booting in TWRP but it tells me still no OS.
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Just reboot in bootloader mannually using power + volume up.choose fastboot . Then when is there flash kernel. It may tell you that it can't find device what u do is close that window and then it will flash.
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EpicGuitar said:
I installed the ViperX+ Rom, that went smoothly, then I extracted the Kernel_Flasher and started the Venom Flasher went to manual mode and selected the boot image and recovery image the process is fine until it finishes installing then turns off my phone and tries to start in fastboot mode, however the device ignores that and tries booting normally. I tried booting in TWRP but it tells me still no OS.
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Or simply try another rom and flash kernel manualy or use a tool that does it for you.
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grigoriisi said:
Just reboot in bootloader mannually using power + volume up.choose fastboot . Then when is there flash kernel. It may tell you that it can't find device what u do is close that window and then it will flash.
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Or simply try another rom and flash kernel manualy or use a tool that does it for you.
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So when the venom flasher is waiting for fastboot mode i just close the Venom Flasher program?
EpicGuitar said:
So when the venom flasher is waiting for fastboot mode i just close the Venom Flasher program?
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i never used that. i can only comment on my experience. i use other rom. and my kernel flasher is hasoons tool for one x plus.
Since nobody willing to help me anymore, i'm going to have go back to my old galaxy y, not enough money for a new hox, thanks to all the people who answered atleast.. none of the 1500 people who viewed this thread can't provide more answers..
Hello
I was just trying to flash CM10 into my Sola
I unlocked the bootloader
I root it
Installed Recovery ROM
Made backup of current ROM
Wipe/Factory Reset
While flashing in Recovery Mode I got the error 7 message, so the instructions were to do the flash of the rom through flashtool
Flashed the rom through flashtool
After reboot, it's stucked on the initial "FreeXperia" image and it freezes there
I can enter in fastboot and flashmode, but I tried to flash again the "MT27_6.1.1.B.1.54_KERNEL.ftf" firmware, but the only thing that changes is the "FreeXperia" colorful image to the standard "Sony" logo.
What can I do?! How come it doesn't boot?!
Please help.
Do following:
- Shut down your phone
- connect it to your computer in fastboot mode (with volume up hold)
- flash the boot.img which is inside the ROMs .zip
- Do your steps again (enter recovery, wipe etc)
I've flashed the boot.img of CM10 before.
Well, the problem is that I cannot enter recovery mode!
Only fastboot and flashmode
Tom_Joad_XDA said:
I've flashed the boot.img of CM10 before.
Well, the problem is that I cannot enter recovery mode!
Only fastboot and flashmode
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Try power button insteat volume to enter recovery.
ChikeD said:
Try power button insteat volume to enter recovery.
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Ok, I could get into recovery mode. I just restored my rom backup (STOCK ICS with root and unlocked bootloader)
I followed all the instructions. Should I repeat the process and expect a different result?!
Tom_Joad_XDA said:
Ok, I could get into recovery mode. I just restored my rom backup (STOCK ICS with root and unlocked bootloader)
I followed all the instructions. Should I repeat the process and expect a different result?!
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Flash the zip with the recovery in boot.img from the rom not the one you have in stock.
ChikeD said:
Flash the zip with the recovery in boot.img from the rom not the one you have in stock.
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I have copied the CM10 zip into the phone (cm-10-20140113-UNOFFICIAL-pepper.zip)
Isn't this the rom I should flash in recovery?
Tom_Joad_XDA said:
I have copied the CM10 zip into the phone (cm-10-20140113-UNOFFICIAL-pepper.zip)
Isn't this the rom I should flash in recovery?
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Yup that's it, but first flash boot.img from the rom with fastboot.
Don't expect the phone to boot because this kernel is not comoatible with stock ROM go strait to recovery, do whatever is needed (factiry rest, clear dalvik and cache etc) as instructed in it's thread, and fash the zip
ChikeD said:
Yup that's it, but first flash boot.img from the rom with fastboot.
Don't expect the phone to boot because this kernel is not comoatible with stock ROM go strait to recovery, do whatever is needed (factiry rest, clear dalvik and cache etc) as instructed in it's thread, and fash the zip
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So, just to be clear:
I flash boot.img from the CM10 rom with fastboot using Flashtool, right?
Then, in recovery, I flash the CM10 zip file, correct?
Tom_Joad_XDA said:
So, just to be clear:
I flash boot.img from the CM10 rom with fastboot using Flashtool, right?
Then, in recovery, I flash the CM10 zip file, correct?
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Flashtool(select kernel to flash) or manually : fastboot flash boot boot.img
The enter CWM recovery and follow the instructions on ROM's thread.
ChikeD said:
Flashtool(select kernel to flash) or manually : fastboot flash boot boot.img
The enter CWM recovery and follow the instructions on ROM's thread.
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Well, I still get the (Status 7) error. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
My only doubt is if I'm using the correct recovery. How can I know that?
My current recovery is CWM Touch v5.5.0.4 (modified CWM by Munjeni)
Honestly, I'm getting do reallly tired of this.
For 2 days I've been trying to install this ROM and I always get stuck with the /(&)(#$ "status 7" error.
Here is what I do step by step, so someone can point me in the right directions because, quite frankly, I just wan to throw this phone over the window right now...
1. After I get the "status 7" error I restore my rom backup, which brings me to stock ICS with unlocked bootloader and with root
2. I reboot in fastboot mode and, with Flashtool, I flash the boot.img I extracted from the "cm-10-20140113-UNOFFICIAL-pepper.zip"
3. I enter in recovery mode and wipe all the data/cache/delvik cache etc (I've also tried to do this BEFORE flashing the boot.img)
4. Still in recovery, I choose "Install zip from sdcard" and select the "cm-10-20140113-UNOFFICIAL-pepper.zip" (I've also tried to select this file without the boot.img file)
5. I get the status 7 error!!!!!!
Please help, as it is driving me nuts!
Redownload the ROM and try again. I'll give you a step by step instruction now:
- redownload the ROM and push it to your phones storage
- shut down your phone and connect it via fastboot to your computer
- Open the flashtool and flash the boot.img from the rom.zip via fastboot.
- after flashing, disconnect your phone from your computer, then wait some seconds
- Now power on your phone and enter recovery
- now you make a full wipe (wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (advanced), format /system (mounts and storage)
- After the full wipe, try to flash the redownloaded ROM again
What exectly the status 7 is for, look at the log.
It fails right in the first assert line of code. I've also tried to remove the assert line, as suggested somewhere on the forum, but then I get a "Status 6" error. I'll try to re-download the zip file when I get home...
ChikeD said:
What exectly the status 7 is for, look at the log.
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Tom_Joad_XDA said:
It fails right in the first assert line of code. I've also tried to remove the assert line, as suggested somewhere on the forum, but then I get a "Status 6" error. I'll try to re-download the zip file when I get home...
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the assert n ro.product.device and ro.build.product? This should not happen with the recovery that comes with the ROM.
Well, that may explain it, as I'm not sure I'm using the correct recovery rom, as I didn't knew there was a recovery on this rom.
The instructions in the thread are:
Make a backup of your current rom
Wipe data/factory reset in recovery
Flash CM10 (If you get error 7 while flashing exctract the boot.img from the rom zip, and flash it via fastboot)
Flash Ultra Slim Gapps
Reboot & Enjoy!
So, I had to find a recovery ROM and that is what I did. So maybe that's the problem: I'm not using the correct recovery rom.
What can I do now to change it?
ChikeD said:
the assert n ro.product.device and ro.build.product? This should not happen with the recovery that comes with the ROM.
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Tom_Joad_XDA said:
Well, that may explain it, as I'm not sure I'm using the correct recovery rom, as I didn't knew there was a recovery on this rom.
The instructions in the thread are:
Make a backup of your current rom
Wipe data/factory reset in recovery
Flash CM10 (If you get error 7 while flashing exctract the boot.img from the rom zip, and flash it via fastboot)
Flash Ultra Slim Gapps
Reboot & Enjoy!
So, I had to find a recovery ROM and that is what I did. So maybe that's the problem: I'm not using the correct recovery rom.
What can I do now to change it?
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What recovery ROM, you only need to install thr boot.img from the ROM file.
What ROM are you trying to install(link)?
As stated in this thread, I'm trying to install CM10 (cm-10-20140113-UNOFFICIAL-pepper.zip).
My recovery rom is CWM Touch v5.5.0.4 (modified CWM by Munjeni)
ChikeD said:
What recovery ROM, you only need to install thr boot.img from the ROM file.
What ROM are you trying to install(link)?
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Tom_Joad_XDA said:
As stated in this thread, I'm trying to install CM10 (cm-10-20140113-UNOFFICIAL-pepper.zip).
My recovery rom is CWM Touch v5.5.0.4 (modified CWM by Munjeni)
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Was I not clear enough?
Your recovery is probably missing those props and yould fail every time, you must use the recovery of the ROM.by flashint boot.img.
And I have asked a link for the ROM you dounload just to make sure it's props are OK, so I need a link.
If it don't let you post a link try to qrap it with code tags (the # button in thepost editor)