Hello,
I have Xperia Mini PRO sk17i 2.3.4 with zergush root and CWM (x-parts) with locked bootloader. I tried install this Custom ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726863
After installing is only black screen (no sony logo, just BLACK SCREEN and nothing happening)without bootanim. Just nothing. I wiped all cache/dalvik cache and /system folder. What i did wrong? Thanks !
You are in GB and those are for ICS. If you're on ICS, check if you did all the wipes, formatting system is highly important
anerik said:
You are in GB and those are for ICS. If you're on ICS, check if you did all the wipes, formatting system is highly important
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Thanks for respond. How i can root my xperia mini pro on ICS without unlocking bootloader? Thanks
taxik said:
Thanks for respond. How i can root my xperia mini pro on ICS without unlocking bootloader? Thanks
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Check stickies in general section or use search button, u'll find it.
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Very easy to root xperia sk17i without unlock bootloader. But i recommend you unlock to easy use rom cook like me. Its very cool!
Im using rom Xperia Ultimate Hd 2.0.2 with some mod (cybershot, new walkman, BE2,...)
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Search...
taxik said:
Thanks for respond. How i can root my xperia mini pro on ICS without unlocking bootloader? Thanks
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First always try to search the forum its so easy i think..................:silly: but still go to this thread and thank him for his great tutorials......................http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
if my post helped you hit thanks for me too.............
jesudas said:
First always try to search the forum its so easy i think..................:silly: but still go to this thread and thank him for his great tutorials......................http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
if my post helped you hit thanks for me too.............
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Thanks you helped me with link a lot! Now i have really fast ROM Last question about kernel: is there any chance to backup stock kernel?
Thanks !
Nandroid..............................
taxik said:
Thanks you helped me with link a lot! Now i have really fast ROM Last question about kernel: is there any chance to backup stock kernel?
Thanks !
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Make a Nandroid backup in CWM.................it'll backup whole rom for you so you can restore it easily in future if you want................ is your phones bootloader unlocked
jesudas said:
Make a Nandroid backup in CWM.................it'll backup whole rom for you so you can restore it easily in future if you want................ is your phones bootloader unlocked
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No i relocked it because Flashtool said something about missing file. I don´t understand much. CWM is part of kernel (now i don´t mean X-parts CWM which i already have) ? I need this for warranty, because if i need repair phone i must clean all edits like root and relock bootloader.
Thanks again for response!
Ok.... If something goes wrong feel free to search the forum you'll find so many to help you......enjoy
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Hi Everybody,
Today i updated my xperia mini pro sk17i to the latest android version 4.0.4 via Sony Update Service.. Now I want to root my sk17i...
Please can anyone help me to root my phone.. without unlocking my bootloader..
Thanx.
mohdaqib17 said:
Hi Everybody,
Today i updated my xperia mini pro sk17i to the latest android version 4.0.4 via Sony Update Service.. Now I want to root my sk17i...
Please can anyone help me to root my phone.. without unlocking my bootloader..
Thanx.
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There must be a thread about the latest ICS root,you need to find it ;0
UchihaDareNial said:
There must be a thread about the latest ICS root,you need to find it ;0
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I can't find it.. can you tell me how to root sk17i 4.0.4 .. ??
You need to downgrade to GB and then use local.prop method. There is a tutorial on the Dev section
mohdaqib17 said:
I can't find it.. can you tell me how to root sk17i 4.0.4 .. ??
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Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
use the unlocked bootloader method, it's easy and fast
Curtis7990 said:
use the unlocked bootloader method, it's easy and fast
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Bro, i don't want to void my warranty.
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Unlock your bootloader and you can find a very easy TUT in the dev section. I rooted my device with it. Good luck
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kareemgonna said:
Unlock your bootloader and you can find a very easy TUT in the dev section. I rooted my device with it. Good luck
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I don't want to unlock my bootloader as it voids the warranty ..
Any other method please ..
mohdaqib17 said:
Bro, i don't want to void my warranty.
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Check out my Signature.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway.
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DragonClawsAreSharp said:
Check out my Signature.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway.
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Thanx for your help.. now i have rooted my XPERIA Mini Pro ...
Thanx again ..
mohdaqib17 said:
Thanx for your help.. now i have rooted my XPERIA Mini Pro ...
Thanx again ..
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How did you do it??
I'm totally lost, I never rooted a phone before... help please... :s
u can take a look at this
root all kind of official sony frimwares
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Update mystery
Xperia Mini Pro SK17i update is mystery, i update my Xperia Mini Pro to 4.0.4 ICS and i experienced certain inconsistencies, after searching for hours it found that i should repair my update and after that do factory default, i did that and it made my phone much better. Now everything is fine accept one think that making me hate my phone, it's battery backup which is very ugly. It hardly goes one day in mostly standby mode.
If anyone else like me is frustrated with only battery issue or know how to fix it than please reply...
This might useful for you ,
talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
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mini pro 4.0.4
hi guys,
I am quite a noob, and trying to figure this xperia thing, after at last I managed to nicely root and flash my htc.
But it seems on xperia it is all working different. What I need, is generally to delete bloatware, to do so I need root.
But to get root I need to flash a ROM first? In htc it's rooting so that you can flash roms. It all gets me confused.
Is there a way then to root without any weird downgroading/flashing roms?
Agnes
If you are on gingerbread you can root it on older Firmware than .62/.69, otherwise you must downgrade and upgrade again. Just Check out my signature
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mihahn said:
If you are on gingerbread you can root it on older Firmware than .62/.69, otherwise you must downgrade and upgrade again. Just Check out my signature
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Thanks, all the pictures are very helpful! will try it I guess~
alkithilien said:
hi guys,
I am quite a noob, and trying to figure this xperia thing, after at last I managed to nicely root and flash my htc.
But it seems on xperia it is all working different. What I need, is generally to delete bloatware, to do so I need root.
But to get root I need to flash a ROM first? In htc it's rooting so that you can flash roms. It all gets me confused.
Is there a way then to root without any weird downgroading/flashing roms?
Agnes
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If you want to remove bloatware apps it's easier to remove them from the zip package before you flash the rom.
Open the the rom using 7zip or similar program (open archive NOT extract it).
Then go into the system folder and there is an app folder (system/app).
The app folder contains pretty much most the app's that are on your rom.
Just go through them and delete the app's you don't want, there are plenty of lists around of safe apps to delete/remove, there are some on here and if you google you will find more.
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or if have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
jdotk said:
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or i have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
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for xperia mini(st15i) there is a temp CWM recovery that you can flash with flashtool(require unlocking bootloader) and you can flash mods and when you reboot the device CWM is gone.
search temp boot for xperia mini pro.if you find maybe usefull for you.
if you find temp boot for your device you can root your device with CWM.
Rooting is the gate to modding pal. . .
You need to do it. . .
Also bootloader should be unlocked as if u wanna install custom rom some of them are only for unlocked bootloaders. . .
Rest use search button
Happy modding
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Remember unlocking the boatloader u will loose ur warranty..
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Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
jdotk said:
Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
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Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
You can without unlocking...
CircuitBug said:
To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
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Hello.
To use CWM without unlocking your bootloader, I did the following :
Start with an xperia mini pro with official ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
First, I rooted my xperia following the topic : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357
Then I used RecoverX to install CWM without unlocking the bootloader : http://www.iphoneandroidtips.org/how-to/recoverx-to-install-recovery-for-sony-xperia-phones/
Then you restart your Mini Pro when Sony appears, keep on taping on Volume down button to enter CWM menu :cyclops:
Then I could install custom ROMs CyanogenTimescape, RealICS, AOKP (Roms that allow locked bootloaders)
I hope that can help you.
sandy7 said:
Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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It's for 431.. it will work
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jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Sir i read it thoroughly.. but was unable to root.
wen i was trying 2b. I downloaded Xperia-ROOT.rev4.zip and executed 01-local-prop.cmd it said rooted device not found.
was there something i missed???
Thanks.
You need to have root already, before updating to ICS.
You need rooted Gingerbread in order to root ICS. Make sure ADB drivers are installed.
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Hi,
I want to unlock my bootloader on sonys offical website but before I want to know something about cyanogenmod:
If I follow this tutorial to install cyanogenmod, I just need an unlocked bootloader on xperia mini pro and nothing else? I can do this with the stock sony gingerbread kernel and 4.0.2.A.0.69 firmware?
2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
Theres no kernel I have to flash?
I just can unlock my bootloader on se website and then go to cwm and Format the system, data & cache partitions of my device and then Perform a factory reset? Is that all?
Greets
Michael
U can try rage kernel or x-kernel for cyanogen 7 gb
crytec4 said:
U can try rage kernel or x-kernel for cyanogen 7 gb
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alo se rotai re putanas gioka ke ala apandas gamo ton xristo s gamo malakismeno
mihahn said:
Hi,
I want to unlock my bootloader on sonys offical website but before I want to know something about cyanogenmod:
If I follow this tutorial to install cyanogenmod, I just need an unlocked bootloader on xperia mini pro and nothing else? I can do this with the stock sony gingerbread kernel and 4.0.2.A.0.69 firmware?
2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
Theres no kernel I have to flash?
I just can unlock my bootloader on se website and then go to cwm and Format the system, data & cache partitions of my device and then Perform a factory reset? Is that all?
Greets
Michael
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Okay u have a lot of questions but I have one question. Is that you?
saqib nazm said:
Okay u have a lot of questions but I have one question. Is that you?
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Look at the date fella... OP is of 17 Aug...
Though I too was surprised to see Mihahn asking "how to unlock bootloader" lmfao
By the way Mihahn if you have any queries... Feel free to ask :kidding:
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Guys, this was before I got used to custom roms and kernels. I just didn't want to loose my warranty, but yes, it's me :good:
lol I was thinking is ur profile hacked or something?
But Micheal can u help me with this please
Hehe... look at your profile, and look at the post... i thought i was dreaming,.. Bro you are great...
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PREDATOR95 said:
Look at the date fella... OP is of 17 Aug...
Though I too was surprised to see Mihahn asking "how to unlock bootloader" lmfao
By the way Mihahn if you have any queries... Feel free to ask :kidding:
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lol I was thinking is ur profile hacked or something?
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m4nz said:
Hehe... look at your profile, and look at the post... i thought i was dreaming,.. Bro you are great...
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Okay guys, now I would answer:
See my bootloader unlocking guide dude and don't open up new threads about that, there are several threads on the same topic!
This man is guiding me now.....lol...and i think i got some clear thought about modding android....thanks mihahn
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Hey.
What happend if I flash a HTC ROM AND HTC KERNEL on my Xperia ray?
EditPacket said:
Hey.
What happend if I flash a HTC ROM AND HTC KERNEL on my Xperia ray?
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You will get error while flashing !!
EditPacket said:
Hey.
What happend if I flash a HTC ROM AND HTC KERNEL on my Xperia ray?
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Please post On Question And Answers Thread
cheers :good:
Your phone will show a blackscreen.
Wrong Section.
This is a question. Please be more careful before posting a thread.
Thread moved to Q&A.
Happy holidays,
YZ.
EditPacket said:
Hey.
What happend if I flash a HTC ROM AND HTC KERNEL on my Xperia ray?
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Hmmm...You Will Be The First Xperia Ray Owner Who's Deliberately Bricking Your Own Phone :silly:
Jostrike said:
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Not the wrong section...
He is just asking a simple question...
And use your first 10 posts in something more useful than slamming up for no reason...
U can do it successfully..!!!
EditPacket said:
Hey.
What happend if I flash a HTC ROM AND HTC KERNEL on my Xperia ray?
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I did it SUCCESSFULLY!!!:laugh:
Here are the steps..
1.Turn off your device.
2.Take battery out and dip it in water for 10 years!
3.Now insert back the battery and then hang your phone from a fan and start the fan.
4.While the fan is rotating in full speed connect your mobile to pc.
5.And then flash the kernel and rom using unflashtool.
6.Then do a full flip from a 10000000000 ft. building
Then u'll be successful(in bricking your device):silly:
Press THANKS if I HELPED,
Regards,
Abhinav
What is the worst case scenario for flashing a ROM for unlocked bootloader on a device with locked bootloader? Will I be able to restore a cwm backup?
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sigma95 said:
What is the worst case scenario for flashing a ROM for unlocked bootloader on a device with locked bootloader? Will I be able to restore a cwm backup?
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Of course you will be able to restore it after flashing stock rom, rooting it and installing cwm
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sigma95 said:
What is the worst case scenario for flashing a ROM for unlocked bootloader on a device with locked bootloader? Will I be able to restore a cwm backup?
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I'm most cases your phone maybe stuck at bootloop (but in some roms, maybe they don't even install without proper kernel) but if u flash the stock ftf file, then root and install cwm u can restore it...
EDIT: Moderators please delete this post. I didn't saw mihann's post.
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hello. im a user of Xperia u. st25i ics 4.0.4 build number 6.1.1.B.1.10. i just want to ask the experts before i root my phone.
1)what is the advisable method for me as a noob user?(easiest and safest way of rooting)
2)what are the disadvantages if i root? i've read somewhere that the led bar will function incorrectly is that true?
3)if the rooting process has been stopped, will it ruin the phone?
i have some more question but i cant remember it for now, maybe because im so nervous about rooting. thank you very much in advance.
Feratus said:
hello. im a user of Xperia u. st25i ics 4.0.4 build number 6.1.1.B.1.10. i just want to ask the experts before i root my phone.
1)what is the advisable method for me as a noob user?(easiest and safest way of rooting)
2)what are the disadvantages if i root? i've read somewhere that the led bar will function incorrectly is that true?
3)if the rooting process has been stopped, will it ruin the phone?
i have some more question but i cant remember it for now, maybe because im so nervous about rooting. thank you very much in advance.
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1) if you want to root .10 Fw you can do it easily by using binary method.... But why you don't flash .54???
2) no disadvantage as such until you know what you are doin..... And I don't think led has anything to do with rooting until you are on stock Rom
3) no it won't do any serious damage... You can repair easily....
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@[email protected] said:
1) if you want to root .10 Fw you can do it easily by using binary method.... But why you don't flash .54???
2) no disadvantage as such until you know what you are doin..... And I don't think led has anything to do with rooting until you are on stock Rom
3) no it won't do any serious damage... You can repair easily....
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thanks for the answers. hmm how to flash .54? by the way my bootloader is locked.
Feratus said:
thanks for the answers. hmm how to flash .54? by the way my bootloader is locked.
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same way as you would flash .54 FW....... just rooting it is bit different........
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same way as you would flash .54 FW....... just rooting it is bit different........
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pc companion shows that the latest version for me is .10. is there a way to install .54 on mine? even if my bootloader is locked?
Feratus said:
pc companion shows that the latest version for me is .10. is there a way to install .54 on mine? even if my bootloader is locked?
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bootloader has nothing to do with stock ROM installation.....
for your region it may not be available but you can download it and install using flashtool.......
LINKS for the download and also how to root in the first quote....
@[email protected] said:
bootloader has nothing to do with stock ROM installation.....
for your region it may not be available but you can download it and install using flashtool.......
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ow i thought bootloader must be unlocked with that. is this the flashtool you are talking about?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
thank you very much for entertaining me sir. by the way, what is the difference of .10 and .54? thanks in advance again.
Feratus said:
ow i thought bootloader must be unlocked with that. is this the flashtool you are talking about?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
thank you very much for entertaining me sir. by the way, what is the difference of .10 and .54? thanks in advance again.
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Flashing details using flashtool...... with the link to flashtool site..........
LINK
@[email protected] said:
Flashing details using flashtool...... with the link to flashtool site..........
LINK
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thank you so much. going to download it. is rooting .10 is not the same as .54?
Feratus said:
thank you so much. going to download it. is rooting .10 is not the same as .54?
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no...... slightly different.......
ROOT as the following :
1. Flash ics 6.1.1.b.1.10 Kernel
2. Root with flashtools
3. Flash ics 6.1.1.b.1.54 Kernel
And your done .....
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look at the first quote in this link.......
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no...... slightly different.......
look at the first quote in this link.......
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so the flashtool that you gave me is the tool that i will use to root my phone isnt it? thank you very much in advance again.
Feratus said:
so the flashtool that you gave me is the tool that i will use to root my phone isnt it? thank you very much in advance again.
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yes that flashtool is to be used......
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yes that flashtool is to be used......
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okay sir, gonna try it. i will download everything first. im going to post here after i did it or is it ok if i pm you? thank you very much again for entertaining my noob questions. it is a very big help for me. thanks again!
hello everyone. here's what happen after i flash .10 kernel. i dont know what to do next. the root button is not clickable. what would be the next thing that i should do? thank you very much in advance.
http://i.imgur.com/p8mdD0f.png
hello just want to bump.
Feratus said:
hello just want to bump.
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You have both the kernels right???
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@[email protected] said:
You have both the kernels right???
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yes sir i've downloaded it already. i also have the XPU_6.1.1.b.1.54.ftf that is 636mb.