Hi all,
With my wife's xperia Ray I did the following:
- unlock bootloader (success)
- downgrade GB from 0.62 to version that could be rooted
- rooted
- installed x part so as to get CWM
Now I read threads over threads over threads and I still am not sure to understand how to successfully upgrade to a new Rom (whatever looks good, it's for my wife).
Let me recap what I understand I should do:
- obvisouly, download ROMS for ray (done, pa_urushi-2.57-20130112-235907-Utacka-singh_dd93.zip)
Now I should:
1 - MAKE BACKUP ( how ?)
2 - download rom zip file, store it somewhere on your SD card (I have a "FlashFiles" folder) (OK)
3 - copy boot.img from zip to pc, where you can find it OK
4 - flash kernel in ROM zip file in fastboot mode Does it matter to flash ICS or over kernel when system is GB ?
5 - reboot into recovery Means the flashed kernel has recovery included ?
6 - flash ROM
7 - flash gapps (or inverted gapps if you want)
8 - factory reset
9 - wipe cache
10 - wipe dalvik cache
11 - flash any other zip's you need/want to (e.g. wifi modules if you usin other kernel as in the zip)
12 - reboot
13 - enjoy
14 - click on THANKS button in szl's Original Post
Am I right ?
I read that thread to know what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33500092&postcount=2
Why can't I just use the already installed CWM to flash the phone by the way ?
Aside from the annoying fact that everytime I tried to flash I get status 7 error, my ST18 says it's a ST18 instead of ST18i or ST18a (which it was before I flashed it with stock 0.42 to root it...)
AW: [Q] How to upgrade to ICS with Xperia Ray
You do the backup for all apps with titanium backup and after you have flashed the kernel from the zip (yes it has cwm included) you go to backup/restore and backup your rom
Status 7: open the zip, meta-inf -> com -> google -> android and open the updater script with notepad ++ and delete the first 3 lines containing getprop...
Now save the updater-script and pack the whole zip again. It will work :good:
Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
mihahn said:
You do the backup for all apps with titanium backup and after you have flashed the kernel from the zip (yes it has cwm included) you go to backup/restore and backup your rom
Status 7: open the zip, meta-inf -> com -> google -> android and open the updater script with notepad ++ and delete the first 3 lines containing getprop...
Now save the updater-script and pack the whole zip again. It will work :good:
Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
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Oh, I figured that out but using 7-zip I always get an error when I try to add the modified file to the zip, because there are two files within the zip with the "same" filename, one with a small a the other with a capital A, somewhere in a system terminfo folder...
liberteus said:
Oh, I figured that out but using 7-zip I always get an error when I try to add the modified file to the zip, because there are two files within the zip with the "same" filename, one with a small a the other with a capital A, somewhere in a system terminfo folder...
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Click on overwrite should work
mihahn said:
Click on overwrite should work
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Well, there are MANY files with same "problem"... overwriting files with different sizes and filename (capital or not, that's a difference) doesnt make me very comfortable.
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Click on overwrite should work
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Ok, overcame my terrible guilt of overwriting files, modified script (deleted the assert blah blah blah stuff until 2nd line start mount yaffs...).
Then tried to use CWM to install zip from SD Card, it stops after a few seconds "Installation aborted".
Same thing in both ROM I tried, PA 2,57 and FXP 202.
I don't want to try with fastboot because if I flash kernel then an unable to install the zip, I'll need to reflash the first ftf (or tft ?) from gingerbread "0.42" then root, then xparts... what a waste of time, and that will only get me to the point I am now...
Gonna look into threads and google it, but if some has ideas, I'll take them
AW: [Q] How to upgrade to ICS with Xperia Ray
You don't need xparts on unlocked bootloader! You can just flash a kernel like rage kernel and you are rooted and cwm is built in
Try another zip, an older one or the version from get.cm :good:
Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
liberteus said:
Ok, overcame my terrible guilt of overwriting files, modified script (deleted the assert blah blah blah stuff until 2nd line start mount yaffs...).
Then tried to use CWM to install zip from SD Card, it stops after a few seconds "Installation aborted".
Same thing in both ROM I tried, PA 2,57 and FXP 202.
I don't want to try with fastboot because if I flash kernel then an unable to install the zip, I'll need to reflash the first ftf (or tft ?) from gingerbread "0.42" then root, then xparts... what a waste of time, and that will only get me to the point I am now...
Gonna look into threads and google it, but if some has ideas, I'll take them
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I always thought that the files are different and only windows thinks they are the same, because windows thinks A=a, B=b, etc. It is something that seems to only happen with szl.kiev's ROMs. I would redownload the ROM if you don't have a clean version.
The status 7 error is trying to save your wife's phone (and your life, depending on how your wife feels about her phone :silly.
It looks to me like you are trying to upgrade from Gingerbread to JellyBean. In order to do that you will absolutely have to flash the JB kernel first and then use the recovery in the JB kernel to flash the ROM. The GB kernel won't be able to correctly flash the JB ROM and you will either get errors in cwm or you will end up in a boot loop. Unfortunately you will have to use flashtool/fastboot to install the kernel. This guide should have all the information you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 Depending on the ROM/kernel you download the recovery maybe TWRP instead of CWM don't freak out if it looks different. TWRP will be driven mostly by the touch screen and you seem like the kinda guy who will be able to figure it out :fingers-crossed:
mihahn said:
You don't need xparts on unlocked bootloader! You can just flash a kernel like rage kernel and you are rooted and cwm is built in
Try another zip, an older one or the version from get.cm :good:
Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
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Bleh... So there I am again!
Flashed the kernel from FXP202, then rebooted into CWM and currently installing the zip...
and the result is... (waiting, waiting, waiting...) and it works.
Damn I'm such a chicken.
justmpm said:
I always thought that the files are different and only windows thinks they are the same, because windows thinks A=a, B=b, etc. It is something that seems to only happen with szl.kiev's ROMs. I would redownload the ROM if you don't have a clean version.
The status 7 error is trying to save your wife's phone (and your life, depending on how your wife feels about her phone :silly.
It looks to me like you are trying to upgrade from Gingerbread to JellyBean. In order to do that you will absolutely have to flash the JB kernel first and then use the recovery in the JB kernel to flash the ROM. The GB kernel won't be able to correctly flash the JB ROM and you will either get errors in cwm or you will end up in a boot loop. Unfortunately you will have to use flashtool/fastboot to install the kernel. This guide should have all the information you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 Depending on the ROM/kernel you download the recovery maybe TWRP instead of CWM don't freak out if it looks different. TWRP will be driven mostly by the touch screen and you seem like the kinda guy who will be able to figure it out :fingers-crossed:
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Lol I know about the status 7, it's about having a ROM tailored to the phone. I kinda liked it, but since the phone self identifies as a ST18... bwahhh
Since I already had flashtools installed, rooted and unlocked bootloader I just needed COURAGE (which I lacked because as you said, I was playing russian roulette with my WIFE's phone lol).
Flashed kernel, flashed zip, everything is well.
I am officially a chicken!!!!
AW: [Q] How to upgrade to ICS with Xperia Ray
Great that it works
hit thanks if I've helped you!
Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
mihahn said:
Great that it works
hit thanks if I've helped you!
Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
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I sure did and more than once! All your posts made me move towards the goalpost
Touchdown, thanks to you all!
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I have a week trying to install a new ROM to my phone (xperia mini pro). I follow the instructions, install the recommended kernel for each Rom. When i finish installing the ROM i reboot the phone put the kernel logo and don't do anything else (the last time i let it in the kernel logo for 10 hours and it didn't work).
I fix it using Wotan server. But what i really care about is that i want to prove new Rom, so if someone can help me i will be really thankful.
PS: Sorry if you think my english is bad, is because my main language is not english
rivezu said:
I have a week trying to install a new ROM to my phone (xperia mini pro). I follow the instructions, install the recommended kernel for each Rom. When i finish installing the ROM i reboot the phone put the kernel logo and don't do anything else (the last time i let it in the kernel logo for 10 hours and it didn't work).
I fix it using Wotan server. But what i really care about is that i want to prove new Rom, so if someone can help me i will be really thankful.
PS: Sorry if you think my english is bad, is because my main language is not english
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Did u unlock your bootloader ??
faru123 said:
Did u unlock your bootloader ??
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Yes it was with cwm, unlocked bootloader and rooted.
flash the proper kernel for you device and always format/factory reset before installing ROM
singh_dd93 said:
flash the proper kernel for you device and always format/factory reset before installing ROM
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I install the kernel recommended for each ROM every time i try to install a ROM. And i do all the wipes available in CWM.
What phone and what ROM are you trying to install?
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
Phone: Xperia mini pro (sk17)
ROMS: -Nerodroid
-Hybrom
With both ROMS happend the same
i have some problem use nero rom to..
Flash stock ftf using Flashtool and then flash Xkernel to use nerodroid rom
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA
Hello,
I'm having the same problem, I don't get it at all. I bought my Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) yesterday and so far I have been only able to flash stock rom and MiniCMSandwich AOSP Android 4.0.4 RC3, both of which work fine.
With all other roms I get stuck on the logo (depending on kernel - Sony, Sony Ericsson or Free Xperia logo). I do full wipe, dalvik cache etc. but nothing helps.
So far I tried: FXP 117 7.2.0, FXP 117 9.0.0 and XROM™ ICS RC7.
I tried different basebands, flashing in different order etc., no matter what I get stuck on the logo.
Could someone post a detailed step-by-step instruction how to flash either FXP or the XROM on the Mini Pro? Which baseband should I use (and how do I know it's the baseband's fault when the rom doesn't work), what about Wi-Fi etc.
I flashed Galaxy S+ (I9001) before and didn't have any of these issues.
aidennwitz said:
Hello,
I'm having the same problem, I don't get it at all. I bought my Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) yesterday and so far I have been only able to flash stock rom and MiniCMSandwich AOSP Android 4.0.4 RC3, both of which work fine.
With all other roms I get stuck on the logo (depending on kernel - Sony, Sony Ericsson or Free Xperia logo). I do full wipe, dalvik cache etc. but nothing helps.
So far I tried: FXP 117 7.2.0, FXP 117 9.0.0 and XROM™ ICS RC7.
I tried different basebands, flashing in different order etc., no matter what I get stuck on the logo.
Could someone post a detailed step-by-step instruction how to flash either FXP or the XROM on the Mini Pro? Which baseband should I use (and how do I know it's the baseband's fault when the rom doesn't work), what about Wi-Fi etc.
I flashed Galaxy S+ (I9001) before and didn't have any of these issues.
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use baseband 64, with baseband 70 people are complaining about battery drain problems
guide for installing cm7 is on original thread
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16822393&postcount=3
I do exactly as it says. I had to flash stock rom before that, because update zip wouldn't work if I started from AOSP (or if I wanted to apply it after flashing FXP)
BTW, do I really have to flash stock ftf (kernel+baseband), which overwrites my CWM each time I want to flash FXP? I hate losing CWM.
Anyway, I did this:
1. I put the update.zip on the sdcard
2. I flashed the boot.img I unpacked from the update.zip using fastboot (went fine)
3. I applied update.zip using CWM
4. I did factory reset from CWM and wiped dalvik cache
After reboot - it hangs on the Free Xperia logo. I also tried flashing Rage kernel 2.8 with the same result. Oh, and does it matter if I flash kernel before or after the rom?
aidennwitz said:
I do exactly as it says. I had to flash stock rom before that, because update zip wouldn't work if I started from AOSP (or if I wanted to apply it after flashing FXP)
BTW, do I really have to flash stock ftf (kernel+baseband), which overwrites my CWM each time I want to flash FXP? I hate losing CWM.
Anyway, I did this:
1. I put the update.zip on the sdcard
2. I flashed the boot.img I unpacked from the update.zip using fastboot (went fine)
3. I applied update.zip using CWM
4. I did factory reset from CWM and wiped dalvik cache
After reboot - it hangs on the Free Xperia logo. I also tried flashing Rage kernel 2.8 with the same result. Oh, and does it matter if I flash kernel before or after the rom?
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rage kernel is not compatible with cm7,
mostly kernel is flashed before the rom, but either way should work i guess..
try formatting system in cwm> mounts and storage
gandhar said:
try formatting system in cwm> mounts and storage
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Before or after flashing the rom?
aidennwitz said:
Before or after flashing the rom?
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before
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edit:flash kernel before
This time I started from Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf (Baseband 56) flashed using Flashtool
1. Root (DooMLorD zergRush v4)
2. CWM (SE Extreme Tweak Installer 1.8)
3. Flashed XperiaMiniPro_4.0.2.A.0.62_SK17.ftf (baseband 64) using Flashtool
4. Extracted boot.img from FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
5. Flashed boot.img with fastboot
6. Formatted /system in CWM
7. Tried to install FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip in CWM
Failed with Status 7 error (assert failed, something about matching strings containing SK17i and mango).
aidennwitz said:
This time I started from Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf (Baseband 56) flashed using Flashtool
1. Root (DooMLorD zergRush v4)
2. CWM (SE Extreme Tweak Installer 1.8)
3. Flashed XperiaMiniPro_4.0.2.A.0.62_SK17.ftf (baseband 64) using Flashtool
4. Extracted boot.img from FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
5. Flashed boot.img with fastboot
6. Formatted /system in CWM
7. Tried to install FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip in CWM
Failed with Status 7 error (assert failed, something about matching strings containing SK17i and mango).
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often the kernel is broken on CM threads, TRY the kernel from this thred..
don't go over all that, just install this kernel, then install update zip from cm7..
no need to flash original ftf
gandhar said:
often the kernel is broken on CM threads, TRY the kernel from this thred..
don't go over all that, just install this kernel, then install update zip from cm7..
no need to flash original ftf
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Which kernel?
PS. Thanks for helping me.
aidennwitz said:
This time I started from Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf (Baseband 56) flashed using Flashtool
1. Root (DooMLorD zergRush v4)
2. CWM (SE Extreme Tweak Installer 1.8)
3. Flashed XperiaMiniPro_4.0.2.A.0.62_SK17.ftf (baseband 64) using Flashtool
4. Extracted boot.img from FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
5. Flashed boot.img with fastboot
6. Formatted /system in CWM
7. Tried to install FXP117_update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-mango-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip in CWM
Failed with Status 7 error (assert failed, something about matching strings containing SK17i and mango).
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That's because for some stupid reason you formatted the system partition, which must not be done on some ROM installations.
The CM7 installation requires info from the system folder, but since you formatted it, you don't have the info on your phone and installation cannot be installed.
Reinstall stock firmware, follow the same procedure, but do NOT format system, but do make factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Well, I was asked to try formatting /system.
Ok, again then. BTW, is there a pre-rooted .62 stock rom somewhere? I only see .69, which isn't good AFAIK.
So Laugh at me I've bricked my neo mt15i
So some suggestions on where to look to fix it would be nice, or maybe someone knows how to unbrick it?
I bricked it using some ICS firmware with Clockwork mod,
I booted into clockwork after turning it on, selected install rom, installed the new rom, came up with a interesting install menu with next, select neo or neo v, Of course I selected my mt15i neo option, clicked next. It went through the install said it was finished and rebooted.
Now its stuck when it turns on at Sony Ericsson, and doesn't move from there,
I can turn it on holding the option key to get it to fastboot mode or the back key for a green light which i think is recovery mode.
So i've tried using the sony ericsson recovery software but it was like no bad firmware since I can a custom 2.3 rom, so it was rooted and everything.
So how would I go about fixing it from fastboot or recovery? I'm sure there is a way, but I haven't found any thing yet through my google searches.
Thanks in advance guys
Why are you using ICS rom with GB kernel? flash some custom ICS kernel.
btw: that option key is called menu key
also you didn't say which rom you was trying to use
ahh sorry it was just a random ics rooted rom of the neo,
Its a tweaked one of some sort of version 4, ill need to find it in my download list again since i renamed the file when I put it onto my sd card
henrybs14 said:
ahh sorry it was just a random ics rooted rom of the neo,
Its a tweaked one of some sort of version 4, ill need to find it in my download list again since i renamed the file when I put it onto my sd card
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it doesn't actually matters, main problem is that you use GB kernel with ICS rom.
What do you mean GB kernel?
Since I unlocked the bootloader when I first put on the original rooted rom, but Im not too sure what else I changed when I first rooted it from the guide.
So could we go some where from here and change the GB kernel? or Have a dug myself in a hole in this case
henrybs14 said:
What do you mean GB kernel?
Since I unlocked the bootloader when I first put on the original rooted rom, but Im not too sure what else I changed when I first rooted it from the guide.
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You were using gingerbread before, right? And then you installed rom from CWM, right?
oh yep sorry always forget these names
yeah i went from GB to ics using clockworks mod 5,
but yeah im slowly understanding what im missing now, so i need a ice cream sandwich kernel to make my rom work,
My phone is now booting into clockworks 4 by itself when I turn it on, So I guess I can do something from here?
I think I managed to get cwm 4 on by flashing it using flashtools, so i think I need to find a kernel which supports my new rom would be my guess, but flashtool doesn't seem to like the kernels i've been finding and the ones that come with the roms i've managed to download the links seem to be all dead so far
henrybs14 said:
oh yep sorry always forget these names
yeah i went from GB to ics using clockworks mod 5,
but yeah im slowly understanding what im missing now, so i need a ice cream sandwich kernel to make my rom work,
My phone is now booting into clockworks 4 by itself when I turn it on, So I guess I can do something from here?
I think I managed to get cwm 4 on by flashing it using flashtools, so i think I need to find a kernel which supports my new rom would be my guess, but flashtool doesn't seem to like the kernels i've been finding and the ones that come with the roms i've managed to download the links seem to be all dead so far
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i think u have successfully installed the rom now follow these steps
1.Download ICS NightElf Kernel V1.4,link-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
2.Put that In "Firmware" folder in ur Flashtool in computer.
3.Go to fastboot by first holding menu key and then plug usb to computer
4.Go to fastboot menu in Flashtool.
5.In that menu u will find option select kernel to flash.click that.
7.after flashing kernel,reboot ur phone.
koushikjgec said:
i think u have successfully installed the rom now follow these steps
1.Download ICS NightElf Kernel V1.4,link-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
2.Put that In "Firmware" folder in ur Flashtool in computer.
3.Go to fastboot by first holding menu key and then plug usb to computer
4.Go to fastboot menu in Flashtool.
5.In that menu u will find option select kernel to flash.click that.
7.after flashing kernel,reboot ur phone.
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Well managed to get it going after about 6 hours of reading different forums today
Thank you for your help guys!
So I worked out I used a tweaked rom link-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720177
But the kernel didn't seem to work for some reason, though maybe I tried it with the wrong rom and thats why it didn't work, all i know is i've got a 2.6 kernel with 4.0.4 ics,
this said this has been quite a good learning experience, even though it was slightly stressful as I tried option after option.
But yea the problem was the kernel from what I could work out, and when I was booting up into clockworkmod 4 that was when I'd flashed the kernnel to it, I could install other roms from there and then re flash the kernel after i'd install the rom.
What I don't understand is why clockworkmod 5 was deleted when i used it to install the rom originally, since it wouldn't work after that (holding down the volume button when turning on)
Though maybe its still there after loading a rom that boots now, haven't checked yet
Neo / v has no recovery partition, which is where cwm usually installs.
So we have 2 options install to /system or /boot when you have locked bootloader you can only install to /system, most rooms format /system at install so unless the rom contains cwm it is lost.
With unlocked bootloader cwm lives in the kernel, as performance is better with custom kernel most rom recommend one, therefore no cwm needed is system.
To clarify cwm for locked Xperia is s compressed archive extracted to and ran from cache partition, so once your in recovery formatting system isn't an issue but it is lost at reboot.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app
henrybs14 said:
So Laugh at me I've bricked my neo mt15i
So some suggestions on where to look to fix it would be nice, or maybe someone knows how to unbrick it?
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Dude, it`s very easy to unbrick your neo.
You should do step by step:
1.Install latest Flashtool to your PC.
2. Install ADB drivers
3. Download Official Sony Firmware 4.1.B.0.431 Central_Europe and kernel with cwm, i prefer night-elf
4. Power OFF your phone/ Launch Flashtool at PC/
Then press and hold settings button on Neo and connect usb cable.
LED must be green. Then press flash button and choose Fastboot. In next window press 'Selekt kernel to flash' and choose downloaded night-elf kernel.
5. Then disconnect cable. Then press and hold BACK button and connect cable to neo. LED must be blue. Next press flash button and choose Flashmode, select Official FTF you downloaded and press ok.
6. Voialia! 5-6 minutes and your neo is Alive!:fingers-crossed:
hi folks!
i need help flashing cyanogenmod 9.1.0 that i found here
i've looked for instructions here but they still sound hard to follow. another confusing part is the kernel..one guide says flash kernel first the other said do that last, heck were like fishing here mate..if someone can give me a more detailed step on how to do it that would really be great., as you can see im virtualy a noob.. only got as far as rooting my phone, even that i'm not sure if i did it right but it works anyway lol
thanks!
Device: LT26i
Android version: 2.3.7
Build: 6.0.A.3.7.6
What i've always done:
(0). If you want, you should make a backup of your apps.
1. Download the CyanogenMod file and if you want the latest gapps (Google apps) for ICS (when using CM9). These can be found here.
2. Make sure the (both) zip file(s) are on your phone.
3. Extract the boot.img file from the zip you've downloaded.
4. Flash this file using fastboot: fastboot flash boot boot.img
5. Reboot you device, and go into recovery by pressing the volume-up button when the LED goes on.
6. In recovery, do a factory reset and wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. Also format system.
7. Now, still in recovery, go into "install zip from sdcard" and install the CyanogenMod zip.
8. If you want them, now install the gapps.
9. Reboot and enjoy
@TiesB
now thats somethng different again, or maybe you've just missed out the kernel part.,you also didnt mention downloading a recovery, is that because your method requires connection to a computer..not really sure what recoveries are for ie cw, doom, etc..
another one i want to verify, does installing this rom actually make my android version ICS or it just makes it look like one.,
Thats because when you fastboot it will get you in a recovery of cm9.1 then when you have fully installed the cyanmod you will have the recovery installed or you can go to xperia s dev in the menu and go to advance stock kernel 15 and set the zip and elf file in the sd card flash the ics 15 elf with fastboot and in the recovery install the ics 15zip file and you have a recovery
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Yeah, what he says.
In the cm 9.1.0 zip there is a file called "boot.img". This is the file you'll want to flash using fastboot.
And yes, it actually makes your phone running ICS
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
ok, now how about flashing a custom kernel..
found that step on doomlord's post and another one, but they are in a different order..note that what ive done so far is to root my phone by flashing pre rooted img.,
Hello!
Please forgive me if i ask the wrong way here.
I would like to migrate from (rooted) ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.2.2 Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my xperia mini st15i.
I remember me rooting it using gingerbread and flashtool a year ago, but i cant remember how i updated to stock ics. Most probably using the flashtool.
Now i have the problem that i cannot enter recover mode by pressing Volume down when turning on.
The system just starts into some safe mode.
Reading the last 4 hours arround makes me think that there is a cwm missing, but all tries to install cwm on my 4.0.4 phone fail (eg using x-parts).
Do you have a tip or advise how i can migrate from 4.0.4 to 4.2.2?
best regards,
b
First of all, you need an unlocked bootloader to flash any rom like 4.1 or 4.2. So unlock it and then go on
Now you choose the 4.2.2 rom (I guess cm10.1) and open the zip, flash the kernel boot.img from inside the zip using flashtool (or the fastboot.exe) and then install the rom
If I were you I'd first read many guides like for example my bootloader unlocking guide or my guide how to install a custom kernel/rom :good:
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
Thank you so much for your advice. I managed it to unlock the bootloader, even the automatic software (#2 in your tut) didnt recieve the unlock code. I had to get it per email from sony.
At restart it seems that all data was lost, and i am now ready to go to CM 10.1.
So if i understand you correctly, this is what i have to do now:
1) flash he boot.img from the shu_cm-10.1-20130519-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip - This will install CWM
2) when the mobile restarts i am now able to enter the cwm and install the zip which is on the sd-card
3) Enjoy 4.2.2
Is this correct?
best regards,
B
bululu said:
Thank you so much for your advice. I managed it to unlock the bootloader, even the automatic software (#2 in your tut) didnt recieve the unlock code. I had to get it per email from sony.
At restart it seems that all data was lost, and i am now ready to go to CM 10.1.
So if i understand you correctly, this is what i have to do now:
1) flash he boot.img from the shu_cm-10.1-20130519-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip - This will install CWM
2) when the mobile restarts i am now able to enter the cwm and install the zip which is on the sd-card
3) Enjoy 4.2.2
Is this correct?
best regards,
B
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Yes, first you copy the cm10.1.zip and the gapps (google apps) for android 4.2.2 on your sdcard. Then you flash the boot.img for cm10.1 (from inside the zip) on phone and reboot in cwm (pressing volume down randomly or when the notification led lights up)
Now you are in cwm, there you wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and then install zip from sdcard - choose zip - choose cm10.1, let it install. Afterwards you choose the gapps.zip. When the installation has finished, just reboot and enjoy android 4.2.2 :good:
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
tdatech Lowerre
Too bad - i think i bricked my phone in doing that.
I flashed the boot.img as said and tried to restart and enter cwm.
But the only thing that happens is the LED is pink and the screen switches on but stays black.
What did i wrong?
Lucky it seems still possible to enter fast flash mode and the flashtools recognize the phone
In the meanwhile i was able to flash a stock GB .42 and root it.
I tried to install cwm using x-parts but x-parts freezes during the installation and i get a notification that is has to be force-ended.
So i am struggling at installation of the cwm on my st15i.
I never thought that it is so nasty...
Instead of using flashtool, use some batch tools (like in my sig) to flash the kernel (boot.img) that came with cm rom.
Then try booting it, when fxp logo appears, press vol down.
If it didn't work, try some custom kernels like lupus or mesa and try again.
Regards
N
Which boot.img did you use? The one for mini (smultron)?
Btw let's go on via PM, we can try to solve it in German, maybe that's easier. We can post the solution in the end here
Btw for the next time you have a question, please post it in Q&A section :good:
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
Most Probably i took the wrong image.
Now i would like to try the correct one, but goo.im is (again) offline.
So i have to wait until its online again or i get a copy from somethere else...
bululu said:
Most Probably i took the wrong image.
Now i would like to try the correct one, but goo.im is (again) offline.
So i have to wait until its online again or i get a copy from somethere else...
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The just wait until it's online again or try FXP cm10 again for smultron. Then flash the right gapps for 4.1.2
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
Finally i made it to 4.2.2 on the xperia st15i using CM10.1 from mike, and i am superhappy.
It really was all about the wrong image, and not finding the correct one, because goo.im was offline.
I love xda-dev :highfive: and its helpful community!
I've been using a custom ROM and Kernel for the past couple of days and I've been wondering if and where i can find the ROM and Kernel I had before. You know, just in case.
Phone: Xperia P JB 4.1.2
Build Number: 6.2.A.1.100
Root: Yes
Bootloader: Unlocked
I actually want to know if/were i can get THE OFFICIAL Rom/Firmware and Kernel that Sony provides.
Kernel was 3.0.8.
If you need more information or something isn't clear feel free to ask
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I've been using a custom ROM and Kernel for the past couple of days and I've been wondering if and where i can find the ROM and Kernel I had before. You know, just in case.
Phone: Xperia P JB 4.1.2
Build Number: 6.2.A.1.100
Root: Yes
Bootloader: Unlocked
I actually want to know if/were i can get THE OFFICIAL Rom/Firmware and Kernel that Sony provides.
Kernel was 3.0.8.
If you need more information or something isn't clear feel free to ask
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You have to find the ftf file for the Xperia P. You can take a look or in the development or the general section
You have to use the flashtool on order to flash the ftf file.
If you have any issues feel free to ask
spercK said:
I've been using a custom ROM and Kernel for the past couple of days and I've been wondering if and where i can find the ROM and Kernel I had before. You know, just in case.
Phone: Xperia P JB 4.1.2
Build Number: 6.2.A.1.100
Root: Yes
Bootloader: Unlocked
I actually want to know if/were i can get THE OFFICIAL Rom/Firmware and Kernel that Sony provides.
Kernel was 3.0.8.
If you need more information or something isn't clear feel free to ask
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http://d-h.st/users/Chike/?fld_id=29314#files
It's 7-Zip split archive
ChikeD said:
http://d-h.st/users/Chike/?fld_id=29314#files
It's 7-Zip split archive
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Thanks a ton man! Is there a "special" method for flashing that? (Because it's split)
Also, you have any idea about Kernel 3.0.80?
spercK said:
Thanks a ton man! Is there a "special" method for flashing that? (Because it's split)
Also, you have any idea about Kernel 3.0.80?
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Wxtract the ftf file with 7-Zip or other archiving software that can to it, put it flashtool's firmwares directory, and flash with flashtool.
It includes kernel 3.0.8.
ChikeD said:
Wxtract the ftf file with 7-Zip or other archiving software that can to it, put it flashtool's firmwares directory, and flash with flashtool.
It includes kernel 3.0.8.
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Look. First of all (I have already told you that in another thread i have posted) thanks for tolerating my lack of knowledge.
I have an unknown issue (to me atleast - lol) and i cannot boot to CWM. Not manually either via ROM Manager or by holding power button and choosing "Reboot to CWM". Therefore i cannot make a Nandroid back up (I will explain later why I want to). Some hours ago I copied the previous Nandroid Backup to my PC to save some space on the SD (Backup and Blobs Folders), but i haven't deleted them from SD yet.
After i unplugged my phone i couldn't access CWM. My phone is also starting to get preety laggy. (I set some CPU settings with setCPU to save battery)
Therefore what i have in mind to do is the following.
1.Fixing (somehow) CWM so i can make a Nandroid of the current status. (Is it possible to make partial backup - eg only contacts)
2. Factory/data reset. (Is there a way i can do that and then retrieve only Contacts, Apps, Apps' data, Apk's?)
3. Flash Stock Firmware (and automatically get my stock Kernel back - as you mentrioned)
4. Flash another Custom Kernel (Or not. I haven't decided which is best)
5. Flash Custom ROM
6. Restore any data I can without damagin my phone or getting it to its previous state.
Current ROM: Enigma v6.4
Current Kernel: Nemesis V6.3
I don't know if this is the correct order for things to be done.
Why complicate things? Make full backup with titabium backup.
ChikeD said:
Why complicate things? Make full backup with titabium backup.
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when i flash stock fw do i have to re-root my phone?
and when i flash stock fw will it replace my ROM? (things may be a little messed up in my mind)
spercK said:
when i flash stock fw do i have to re-root my phone?
and when i flash stock fw will it replace my ROM? (things may be a little messed up in my mind)
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Yes, and of course.
Your phone will be with stock firmware and factory reset.
If you haven't used flashtool before, delete everything in it's firmwares directory before you copy the firmware and flash it, not to flash the wrong file by mistake.
ChikeD said:
Yes, and of course.
Your phone will be with stock firmware and factory reset.
If you haven't used flashtool before, delete everything in it's firmwares directory before you copy the firmware and flash it, not to flash the wrong file by mistake.
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Haha just had my first kindofbrickithink (hanged at boot) and had a little heart attack. Flashed stock fw and now imma get it rooted and then get to CM 11
spercK said:
Haha just had my first kindofbrickithink (hanged at boot) and had a little heart attack. Flashed stock fw and now imma get it rooted and then get to CM 11
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no need to root it to install CM11, just flash the kernel (boot.img) from the zip file with fastboot or flashtool fastboot mode, and install it.
Do not forget to copy the zip file before you flash the kernel.