Hello Guys,
I am a total noob regarding customization and flashing of my Xperia P. I have just read a few Post regarding some customizations possible on the Xperia P. It would be great to receive some help in the following points:
Installation/Flashing of Mobile Bravia Engine 2
Installation/Flashing of 4.7.2 Cyber-Shot with HDR
Would be great to receive information on what to do. Thank You
fulishone said:
Hello Guys,
I am a total noob regarding customization and flashing of my Xperia P. I have just read a few Post regarding some customizations possible on the Xperia P. It would be great to receive some help in the following points:
Installation/Flashing of Mobile Bravia Engine 2
Installation/Flashing of 4.7.2 Cyber-Shot with HDR
Would be great to receive information on what to do. Thank You
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Find a thread how to root, one how to know how to install cwm and just flash via cwm
I can't provide you links right now but you'll find easily
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Here you go:
1. Root device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
2. Install CWM Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
3. Flash your mods through CWM
Canalope86 said:
Here you go:
1. Root device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
2. Install CWM Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
3. Flash your mods through CWM
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To Point 2: In case of installment of the CWM Recovery, I am reading that i require Stock ICS Rom. Does this already have to be on the phone or do I require this seperately?
Sorry for the Noob questions!
The stock ROM is the stock firmware installed on your phone when you bought it. If you upgraded your firmware, your firmware should be stock ICS ROM. You can check this by going to Phone Settings - About Phone and then look what's your Build Number, it should be something like Android 4.0.4 ICS.
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Ok thanks...one more question after rooting and installing cwm, is it wise to do carrier OTA updates such as JB upgrade planned for end of March?
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As I suppose you haven't unlocked your bootloader (which is not necessary for rooting, only for flashing custom ROMS) OTA-updates should be no problem to receive. Although, its also easy to manually flash new firmware to your phone, just stay up to date by reading this forum from time to time.
Canalope86 said:
As I suppose you haven't unlocked your bootloader (which is not necessary for rooting, only for flashing custom ROMS) OTA-updates should be no problem to receive. Although, its also easy to manually flash new firmware to your phone, just stay up to date by reading this forum from time to time.
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Ok I am Running Kernel 6.1.1.B.1.54. As far as I understand, I need to downgrade Kernel to .599, root phone and then upgrade kernel back to .54 or can I then just take the .75 kernel?
I think it's better if you first update to 1.75 firmware and then flash .559 kernel, root and flash 1.75 kernel back as explained in the second method in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172. Off course it's possible to stay on 1.54 but there were some improvements in the 1.75 firmware so I recommend updating to the latest firmware.
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According to some threads, 1.75 is not officially released. I can't find which improvements are known to this kernel. Do you have a thread for.that?
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Here's the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089118. I have to admit that the update is not available in some regions. Although, I don't know if there's an official change log but some users reported less battery drain and a camera bug that got fixed. If you can't update OTA to 1.75 and you don't like flashing your phone it's fine to stay on 1.54 if you're having no problems with that firmware.
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Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
It can't be rooted as it is now.
Either unlock the bootloader and install a pre-rooted kernel, or downgrade to GB and root it following THIS tutorial.
Also, if you read it already, I don't really understand why you are still asking how to do it
sergiopa said:
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
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ICS Firmware is impossible to root directly so far , you need to downgrade your phone to an older GB firmware if don't want to unlock bootloader here's the tutorial it's working 100%
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
sergiopa said:
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
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It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
pator5 said:
It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
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It's not bad if you try to install custom kernel with locked bootloader. The installation won't succeed as custom kernel has no official signature, so the installation won't be done.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
hit thanks if i helped you!!!
I used the dwn gradng process,,,nw rooted.
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i advice yhu Unlock BL first using Test Point Method den install Custom Pre-Rooted Kernel or get a good Pre-Rooted ROM!!!
Test Point Method:- http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
i used dat for my mini pro.....
Both methods are interesting......
Anyway, thank you very much guys, really.
Will try any of them soon.
Hi again Guys,
I need an info here.
I´ll downgrade the mini pro to GB and root.
After that, should i flash the ICS via flashtool or can i update it from SUS/Pc Companion or OTA?
In which case from SUS/PCCompanion or OTA i will loose the root?
Or i should ignore it and update via Flashtool?
I did not understand that part of the guide(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514)
try to make in a few words(correct me if i´m wrong):
Download GB firmware and flash using flashtool
Root via Doomlord
The part III(preparation to root 4.0.4) ok.
After this, this is my doubt. Should i Flash ICS from flashtool or update it by SUS/PCCompanion/OTA ?
Flash GB.
Root it.
Run push_local.prop.cmd
Upgrade to ICS:
a) Using Flashtool -> Make sure you don't Wipe data. uncheck that box.
b) Using PC Companion / SUS -> Make sure you choose not to wipe data, too.
Run the other file which name I don't remember
That's all
ICS is not available via OTA.
Doesn't matter how you update, as long as you do the 01-....cmd file before updating.
If you use Flashtool, make sure to uncheck Wipe Data option.
HI to all,
Sorry I am a noob here.
I have rooted my live with walkman ICS 4.0 by downgrading then rooting then upgrading it as seen on one of the popular XDA forums.
Currently my version is 4.1.b.0.431 and now I have got the update notification on my phone for version 4.1.b.0.587.
If I do this update then will I lose my root(superuser rights) or not?
Yes, at least if you are updating with SEUS.
Root access is easily regained, e.g. if you have unlocked your bootloader and follow the instructions which comes along with the usage of recoveryARC.img by Team FreeXperia.
SEUS?
ok thanks for ur support. But I have few more questions..
My bootloader is not unlocked and The notification comes in the handset itself
in the application "Update center" and this is according to me OTA update.
Is this same what you call SEUS ??
So if I update not via "sony pc companion" but via this update centre through phone itself then also I lose the superuser rights??
You will have to re-root your phone after update.
It can be done easily following this tutorial: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
It doesn't have any major changes but fixes some annoying lag on the phone dialer.
It also doesn't have flash player anymore so make sure you backup flash player and install it manually after.
hey thanks for helping me with this.
I already did the same procedure as shown but instead of flashing with 0.587 version I used 0.431.
Now my fone update centre shows 0.587 version available and it can be updated OTA(15.7mb).So my main question is if i now use this update centre to update my version instead of flashtool, will i lose my root access?
Yes, unfortunately. However, regain root access by the many tutorials seen on this board. If not, I am sure there are already people out there who has uploaded pre-rooted .587 images.
In the long run, if you are thinking of digging deeper into modding/hacking/development/whatever, I would advice you to unlock your bootloader if this is not already done. This will also be helpful if you want to make an nandroid backup of all your current content.
There is an official Sony (Ericsson) procedure at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com, but I recommend you to use the s1tool + testpoint procedure if you want to keep the DRM keys intact. The testpoint differs from the Xperia 2011 models, so you have to search for your specific model. As far as I know, the Arc S (LT18) is excluded to this method.
tany with walkman said:
hey thanks for helping me with this.
I already did the same procedure as shown but instead of flashing with 0.587 version I used 0.431.
Now my fone update centre shows 0.587 version available and it can be updated OTA(15.7mb).So my main question is if i now use this update centre to update my version instead of flashtool, will i lose my root access?
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In not 100% sure what version you are now on but this link is awesome: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
All you have to do is flash with a rootable kernel, root and then flash back to the latest 0.587 kernel and you are rooted to the latest.
There is no need to downgrade the entire software just flash to a rootable kernel.
I hope this makes sense? But follow that link, it worked well for me.
hey thanx dude for all your support !!!!
Now the things are clear !!!
thanks once again !!!!:good:
sblob said:
In not 100% sure what version you are now on but this link is awesome: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
All you have to do is flash with a rootable kernel, root and then flash back to the latest 0.587 kernel and you are rooted to the latest.
There is no need to downgrade the entire software just flash to a rootable kernel.
I hope this makes sense? But follow that link, it worked well for me.
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CMIIW, but we can't flash new kernel on a locked bootloader, can't we?
I tried this method on my 431 ICS and it didn't work. Same as "tany" did, I had to downgrade to GB first to gain root access.
But unfortunately, I just lost my root access after updating to 587 with SEUS.
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zigma80 said:
CMIIW, but we can't flash new kernel on a locked bootloader, can't we?
I tried this method on my 431 ICS and it didn't work. Same as "tany" did, I had to downgrade to GB first to gain root access.
But unfortunately, I just lost my root access after updating to 587 with SEUS.
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Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
tany with walkman said:
Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
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Yep, it is the only way. I just regain my root access on 587 ICS by the same method.
And it's safe
tany with walkman said:
Now what i think is that we have to follow same steps for rooting (downgrading rooting and then upgrading)
but instead of flashing with 0.431 flash with .587 rom ftf file. this is the only way for a phone with locked bootloader :silly:
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I must be honest, I'm not exactly sure what flashing the kernal did and then re-flashing but it allowed me to root my phone.
My phone has a locked boot loader.
Hey guys,I own optimus one and I m used to rooting and stuff but my brother owns xperia mini pro so I need to install cyanogenmod (9 or10) whichever is stable.I had gone through various guides and stickies yet I want to be dead sure that I don't mess up my brothers handset. Its kinda new coz bootloader needs to be unlocked and also kernel image needed to be flashed separately unlike in optimus one.
Now I want help of you guys in the following manner like:-
1. My brothers mini pro is on ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and the rooting tutorial provided here for the said firmware
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 is not clear to me coz it says that first I need to install some kernel [only mini mentioned here] then next I need to flash another kernel according to firmware. Can someone explain what is being done in this and why rooting is so complicated in this.
2. Certain ROM's say that you need to flash kernel first using flashtool
My query is that all ROM's that I flashed till now on optimus one included kernel and I only needed to flash ROM zip through cwm.. So do I need to flash kernel everytime I flash ROM!! and isn't there flashable zip for kernel too!!
3. FXP ROM's do not contain things like what's working and what's not, it only has issue tracker so it become difficult for new comer to know the bugs in ROM. Can anyone tell me the least bugs cm9 & cm10 ROM and what are the bugs present.
4. Lastly, should I proceed like this!!
i. Root device (though method isn't clear to me)
ii. unlock bootloader
iii. install cwm (I guess I can do this using flashtool)
iv. backup current ROM along with kernel (for future use,I know its optional)
v. flash kernel using flashtool
vi. flash ROM through cwm.
I m a quick learner and I just need some guidance on this new device (double checking coz its my bro's device) . Looking forward for support. Thanks
fundoozzz said:
Hey guys,I own optimus one and I m used to rooting and stuff but my brother owns xperia mini pro so I need to install cyanogenmod (9 or10) whichever is stable.I had gone through various guides and stickies yet I want to be dead sure that I don't mess up my brothers handset. Its kinda new coz bootloader needs to be unlocked and also kernel image needed to be flashed separately unlike in optimus one.
Now I want help of you guys in the following manner like:-
1. My brothers mini pro is on ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and the rooting tutorial provided here for the said firmware
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 is not clear to me coz it says that first I need to install some kernel [only mini mentioned here] then next I need to flash another kernel according to firmware. Can someone explain what is being done in this and why rooting is so complicated in this.
2. Certain ROM's say that you need to flash kernel first using flashtool
My query is that all ROM's that I flashed till now on optimus one included kernel and I only needed to flash ROM zip through cwm.. So do I need to flash kernel everytime I flash ROM!! and isn't there flashable zip for kernel too!!
3. FXP ROM's do not contain things like what's working and what's not, it only has issue tracker so it become difficult for new comer to know the bugs in ROM. Can anyone tell me the least bugs cm9 & cm10 ROM and what are the bugs present.
4. Lastly, should I proceed like this!!
i. Root device (though method isn't clear to me)
ii. unlock bootloader
iii. install cwm (I guess I can do this using flashtool)
iv. backup current ROM along with kernel (for future use,I know its optional)
v. flash kernel using flashtool
vi. flash ROM through cwm.
I m a quick learner and I just need some guidance on this new device (double checking coz its my bro's device) . Looking forward for support. Thanks
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You needn't root first if you want to unlock bl, just unlock bl and flash a custom kernel (in most custom kernels cwm is included).
Backup your rom and install the rom...
hmmm....
1. Unlock Bootloader........
2. Flash Custom Kernel (all custom kernel is per-rooted and have CWM).......
3. Boot into CWM and Flash CM9 or CM10 (factory format/wipe dalvik/cache).....
4. Boot into Fastboot And Flash FXP kernel for CM9 or CM10.....
xperia phones aren't like sammy, lg or htc where recovery is a separate partition from kernel. in fact, by default xperia phones doesn't even have "stock recovery" like on other phone. by that we integrate cwm in kernel ramdisk.
and to answer the question:
1- flash custom kernel mean't for your phone only, never ever flash kernel intended for other phone. and its done via fastboot and should be flashed before flashing rom.
2- like i said u can't compare xperia phone with other phone like sammy etc, its different. kernel must be flash via fastboot.
3- for cm10, bugs that i notice is slow accelerator, but fixable with some text editing, and non working front camera for lww and minipro.
4- should be like this, according to order:
- unlock bootloader.
- flash kernel via fastboot.
- boot into cwm.
- backup rom if u want.
- wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. don't wipe system partition or u will get error when flashing rom later.
- flash rom, and gapps if its cm/aokp/pa rom.
- profit :good:
thank you guys.... this made me clear...
one last thing :- which kernel should I flash on stock 4.1.B.0.587 which is pre rooted and have cwm after unlocking bootloader.I mean the one compatible with above firmware and also do I need to do anything with baseband or will it be compatible. After this m ready to enter the custom xperia world
Remember to backup your stock rom before unlocking the bootloader as everything will be wiped clear.
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
Remember to backup your stock rom before unlocking the bootloader as everything will be wiped clear.
Sent from a mango
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wont I be able to backup after flashing custom kernel and unlocking bootloader..I guess I can.. correct me if I m wrong
fundoozzz said:
how will cwm be installed without unlocking??
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No, i just meant that backup up your contacts, messages, apps (can be done through astro file manager) etc, before unlocking your bootloader because unlocking will wipe your data.
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andogeek10 said:
No, i just meant that backup up your contacts, messages, apps (can be done through astro file manager) etc, before unlocking your bootloader because unlocking will wipe your data.
Sent from a mango
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yup that I know... thanks anyways
fundoozzz said:
thank you guys.... this made me clear...
one last thing :- which kernel should I flash on stock 4.1.B.0.587 which is pre rooted and have cwm after unlocking bootloader.I mean the one compatible with above firmware and also do I need to do anything with baseband or will it be compatible. After this m ready to enter the custom xperia world
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U can try rage/kernel panic/mesa/krsh kernel after unlocking bootloader. Anyone u like. proceed here & u will find one stop solution (all the links) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Which one did you install?? if it is cm, the kernel is included in the zip file...
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Hey,
i have a Sony Xperia Sola with the Firmware .10 and i wanted to know if there is any way to flash directly from this firmware to a custom rom, and is it possible to backup my things such as SMS history to get this right over in the new ROM?
Thx for all your answers.
MfG RammsteinCyan
RammsteinCyan said:
Hey,
i have a Sony Xperia Sola with the Firmware .10 and i wanted to know if there is any way to flash directly from this firmware to a custom rom, and is it possible to backup my things such as SMS history to get this right over in the new ROM?
Thx for all your answers.
MfG RammsteinCyan
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You can backup all your data using Backup&Restore app.
To flash a custom rom you need root access and cwm (Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Also, don't use cwm from another device except sola; Some root methods are universal but you have to take a look if they support sola and ics too)
Once you root your device, you can install cwm.
Once you installed cwm, you download the rom you want to flash (always be sure that's is for sola and not for other devices) and you flash it via cwm (to enter in cwm, press the volume down button once you see during the boot the Sony Logo; You have to press continuously the volume down button for 4-6 times.)
Before flashing the rom, in cwm, you have from the cwm menu, to wipe cache, dalvik cache(advanced menu) and personal data.
Notice also that if your bootloader is locked, you can only flash roms based on ics and gb, not those based on jb. (unlocking the bootloader, you will make you loose your warranty).
For any further help let me know.
Best Regards,
DaRk-L0rD
DaRk-L0rD said:
You can backup all your data using Backup&Restore app.
To flash a custom rom you need root access and cwm (Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Also, don't use cwm from another device except sola; Some root methods are universal but you have to take a look if they support sola and ics too)
Once you root your device, you can install cwm.
Once you installed cwm, you download the rom you want to flash (always be sure that's is for sola and not for other devices) and you flash it via cwm (to enter in cwm, press the volume down button once you see during the boot the Sony Logo; You have to press continuously the volume down button for 4-6 times.)
Before flashing the rom, in cwm, you have from the cwm menu, to wipe cache, dalvik cache(advanced menu) and personal data.
Notice also that if your bootloader is locked, you can only flash roms based on ics and gb, not those based on jb. (unlocking the bootloader, you will make you loose your warranty).
For any further help let me know.
Best Regards,
DaRk-L0rD
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I did unlock my bootloader and root my phone. But can i flash custom roms with my .10 firmware, because there are some newer builds available?
MfG RammsteinCyan
Yes, you can.
And if you want new build .54 look in stickies for link. It is tft file which you can flash with flashtool.
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RammsteinCyan said:
Hey,
i have a Sony Xperia Sola with the Firmware .10 and i wanted to know if there is any way to flash directly from this firmware to a custom rom, and is it possible to backup my things such as SMS history to get this right over in the new ROM?
Thx for all your answers.
MfG RammsteinCyan
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Lots of backup apps on Google Play also if it's not a stock based ROM you are going to flash.
Ok thx y´all, but one last question. Can i flash CyanogenMod from FXP with my old firmware?
MfG RammsteinCyan
Yes, you can. Always read the first post in thread of rom you want to use. You'll find all answers on your questions.
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RammsteinCyan said:
Ok thx y´all, but one last question. Can i flash CyanogenMod from FXP with my old firmware?
MfG RammsteinCyan
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Depends bro. On my old Xperia U i remember that i had to flash the latest version of the official fw (because of some modem's drivers update) before flashing the latest FXP release.
Take a look at it
Thats why I wrote read the op, everything is there.
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I have a xperia ray with android 2.3.4 . I want to root, install recovery and a custom rom. I don't know where to start. please guide me.
mahdi87_gh said:
I have a xperia ray with android 2.3.4 . I want to root, install recovery and a custom rom. I don't know where to start. please guide me.
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*Update to official SONY ICS as its easy to Root and unlock on ICS
*Install drivers and flashtool.
*Root and Unlock Bootloader. You can use guides in this forum.
*Download any ROM of your choice.
*Place it on your SD Card.
*Extract and flash boot.img from the ROM's zip using flashtool.
*Follow instructions on the ROM's thread to flash the ROM.
*Enjoy your reincarnated phone!
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Would you like to keep your warantly It's possible wuh an hardware hacking (sorry i am not able to post links)
The warranty is not important to me. I want performance plus stability.
where to find the official ICS rom?
thanks
mahdi87_gh said:
The warranty is not important to me. I want performance plus stability.
where to find the official ICS rom?
thanks
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You can use PC Companion to update to ICS.
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