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I have sony ericsson neo v on 4.0.4 build 4.1.b.0.431 with unlocked bootloader (by official method), rooted, and CWM installed by X-part. I believe the cause is that I did not format /system (in mounts and storage), format /cache, and format /Data.
I am unable to access CWM. Could anyone able to access CWM and then re-flash the Pureness by CWM, or I have to flash with FlashTool to install the original Stock ICS. Then start all over again??!!
I have not done any FlashTool before. Any guideline??
Many thanks!!!
Did you first install the kernel as advised?
If not, then flash the kernel through fastboot and then boot into CWM.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
I actually flash the follow the installation as follow but apparently omit step 4-6 below:
1.Factory reset in cwm
2.wipe cache partition
3.wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /cache
6.Format /Data
7.Install Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_10.00.zip
8.Install patch for your phone model
9.Reboot now and you are done !
I did not 'first install the kernal as advised'??
Is this a fix, and could you tell me more how exactly fastboot and flash the kernal as you suggest??
Thanks!!!
misato9307 said:
I actually flash the follow the installation as follow but apparently omit step 4-6 below:
1.Factory reset in cwm
2.wipe cache partition
3.wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /cache
6.Format /Data
7.Install Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_10.00.zip
8.Install patch for your phone model
9.Reboot now and you are done !
I did not 'first install the kernal as advised'??
Is this a fix, and could you tell me more how exactly fastboot and flash the kernal as you suggest??
Thanks!!!
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Flash alliance kernel via fastboot...after that you'll be able to access cwm( To get into fastboot turn off your phone and plug in the usb while holding the menu key,led will turn blue... In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold shift key and press the right button & open cmd, then enter fastboot flash boot boot.img)"boot.img will be the name of the img file you're about to flash"
Or
You can enter into cwm by using the app called x parts, but you'll be unable to get into cwm by pressing the volume down key
Press thanks if I helped you
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
sujeesh.p7 said:
Flash alliance kernel via fastboot...after that you'll be able to access cwm( To get into fastboot turn off your phone and plug in the usb while holding the menu key,led will turn blue... In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold shift key and press the right button & open cmd, then enter fastboot flash boot boot.img)"boot.img will be the name of the img file you're about to flash"
Or
You can enter into cwm by using the app called x parts, but you'll be unable to get into cwm by pressing the volume down key
Press thanks if I helped you
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Few more queries to clarify:
1. '......In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold': pc stands for PC Companion??
2. Do I need to download boot.img?? If so, please forward me the link??
3. After flashing the boot.img, is it just lead to fixing the CWM??
4. After fixing the CWM, should I simply follow the steps again on flashing the Pureness ROM, or I must flash the 'alliance kernel' first??
5. Please forward me the link for 'alliance kernel'.
Many thanks!!!
As for your questions,
1. PC here means your computer.. And the folder means that folder where you have kept your fastboot files!
2 & 5. Here's the link of the alliance kernel that you need to flash..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Copy this .img kernel into the fastboot folder, and rename it to boot.img
Holding the shift key, right click and you get an option to open the command window..
In fastboot mode, holding the menu key while inserting the usb cable.. Type the following in the cmd..
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now turn your phone on.. Boot into CWM by pressing the volume down button.. Install the ROM from CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
iamdchosen1 said:
As for your questions,
1. PC here means your computer.. And the folder means that folder where you have kept your fastboot files!
2 & 5. Here's the link of the alliance kernel that you need to flash..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Copy this .img kernel into the fastboot folder, and rename it to boot.img
Holding the shift key, right click and you get an option to open the command window..
In fastboot mode, holding the menu key while inserting the usb cable.. Type the following in the cmd..
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now turn your phone on.. Boot into CWM by pressing the volume down button.. Install the ROM from CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks again.
I understand all what you advise. Basically this is how bootloader was unlocked by official method, of course apart from flash the boot.img.
However if I able to save from stuck at SONY logo, is it true that my NEO V could boot as usual before??
Thanks!!!
You won't stuck at Sony logo anymore if you follow all the steps properly!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
iamdchosen1 said:
You won't stuck at Sony logo anymore if you follow all the steps properly!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Everything fixed. Thanks!!!
problem
when i flash the kernal it says that it is waiting for device and nothing happen pleaase help !!
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sujeesh.p7 said:
Flash alliance kernel via fastboot...after that you'll be able to access cwm( To get into fastboot turn off your phone and plug in the usb while holding the menu key,led will turn blue... In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold shift key and press the right button & open cmd, then enter fastboot flash boot boot.img)"boot.img will be the name of the img file you're about to flash"
Or
You can enter into cwm by using the app called x parts, but you'll be unable to get into cwm by pressing the volume down key
Press thanks if I helped you
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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it keeps telling me in the command menu that it is waiting for device what should i do !
aliiahmed.20 said:
when i flash the kernal it says that it is waiting for device and nothing happen pleaase help !!
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it keeps telling me in the command menu that it is waiting for device what should i do !
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You are not connected in fastboot.
Turn off phone.
Press menu button on phone and connect usb.
Open command window and naviagate to where your fastboot file is.
Type fasboot devices
If it returns nothing your phone is not connected.
Like this CONNECTED DEVICES:
If it is connected it will return something like this
CONNECTED DEVICES: 65373FDHC67
Send me a screen shot of your PC after you have typed fastboot devices
gregbradley said:
You are not connected in fastboot.
Turn off phone.
Press menu button on phone and connect usb.
Open command window and naviagate to where your fastboot file is.
Type fasboot devices
If it returns nothing your phone is not connected.
Like this CONNECTED DEVICES:
If it is connected it will return something like this
CONNECTED DEVICES: 65373FDHC67
Send me a screen shot of your PC after you have typed fastboot devices
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okay my device is connected but it tells me now that it's not rooted !
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay my device is connected but it tells me now that it's not rooted !
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Have you ever root your device??
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay my device is connected but it tells me now that it's not rooted !
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Fastboot refers to unlocked bootloader as root.
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
You will know if you have done it! If you are unsure then you have not unlocked it, therefore, you cannot flash custom kernels so you need to either:
1. Use custom roms that are for LOCKED bootloader, or
2. Unlock your bootloader. To do this check the sticky threads in the DEV section
gregbradley said:
Fastboot refers to unlocked bootloader as root.
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
You will know if you have done it! If you are unsure then you have not unlocked it, therefore, you cannot flash custom kernels so you need to either:
1. Use custom roms that are for LOCKED bootloader, or
2. Unlock your bootloader. To do this check the sticky threads in the DEV section
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my bootloader is locked
but when i unlock it i need the android sdk program but when i download it i doesnt get any extras with it or even a package i can download
aliiahmed.20 said:
my bootloader is locked
but when i unlock it i need the android sdk program but when i download it i doesnt get any extras with it or even a package i can download
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You cannot conect in fastboot with a locked bootloader.
Also, it seems daft that you are using 2 threads to discuss this problem.
My final bit of advice.
Download flashtool (its in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Download a stock .ftf (Found in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Flash the .ftf using flashtool when connected in flash mode (Not fastboot mode) You enter flashmode by pressing back button, not the enu button when connecting.
Once you have done that the phone should boot up with stock rom. Then you can use flashtool to install a recovery and install the pureness rom properly.
gregbradley said:
You cannot conect in fastboot with a locked bootloader.
Also, it seems daft that you are using 2 threads to discuss this problem.
My final bit of advice.
Download flashtool (its in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Download a stock .ftf (Found in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Flash the .ftf using flashtool when connected in flash mode (Not fastboot mode) You enter flashmode by pressing back button, not the enu button when connecting.
Once you have done that the phone should boot up with stock rom. Then you can use flashtool to install a recovery and install the pureness rom properly.
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okay i did that but it come to the end and disconnect the device
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay i did that but it come to the end and disconnect the device
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yes, have you tried to turn the phone on.....disconnect it and turn it on
You could always show a screenshot of what flashtool outputs so we can see the log....
gregbradley said:
yes, have you tried to turn the phone on.....disconnect it and turn it on
You could always show a screenshot of what flashtool outputs so we can see the log....
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could you give me a link for the ftf file because i didnt find a suitable one for my mobile
and the mobile is connected right (the LED is green) it tells that it's preparing files and every thing go well untill the end it says that the device is disconnected
aliiahmed.20 said:
could you give me a link for the ftf file because i didnt find a suitable one for my mobile
and the mobile is connected right (the LED is green) it tells that it's preparing files and every thing go well untill the end it says that the device is disconnected
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http://www.mediafire.com/?c2762j3jakn79kj
Download (Dont worry its for neo v, it doesnt matter, its just stockrom to get you going)
Place in firmware folder of flashtool.
Open flashtool
press flash icon
choose the file in the link
Turn off phone
Press back button and keep pressed then attach usb cable.
Flashtool will recognise your phone
let go of back button
wait untill flashtool finishes
disconnect and turn on phone.
First boot may take a while.
Goto settings and allow unknown sources and usb debugging.
Then use flash tool to root, install recovery and then you can install pureness via CMW making sure you follow every step in the guide, including all the wipes.
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)
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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
Guys, i have Sola with Hybrid ROM from neectron.
I successfully unlocked my bootloader, and as my friend "soulhackereborn" adviced me i flashed boot.img successfully.
But i forgot to put the FXP 144a rom before i flash the boot.img on hybrid rom, and now:
- i dont have mobile network, device is working
- when i connect it to the PC it charges, but i cant transfer files, like there is no connection (i cant put the rom to flash it)
Please help cause its my business phone and i need it alive.
Please
Guys, i had hybrid rom, the boot.img i installed is the one from FXP 144 zip file.
I still can use fastboot mode, so may be try install munjeni's boot image or the boot.img for hybrid rom???
I need to get signal working and usb connection.
1.Download the firmaware .ftf file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914264
2.Copy ftf to flashtool/firmwares
3.Load flash tool and click on the tap with the black lightning and select flashmode n press ok
4.Select the ftf file and tick no final verification then click ok
5.turn off your phone and hold volume down key and plug in usb cable
6.then let flash tool install
hope it works for you
humza123 said:
1.Download the firmaware .ftf file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914264
2.Copy ftf to flashtool/firmwares
3.Load flash tool and click on the tap with the black lightning and select flashmode n press ok
4.Select the ftf file and tick no final verification then click ok
5.turn off your phone and hold volume down key and plug in usb cable
6.then let flash tool install
hope it works for you
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Bro, you saved my life. It did the trick, tomorrow will hit thanx for sure.
Questions:
1. How to verify i have unlocked bootloader?
2. Now having the stock ICS rom, what CWM to install so i can flash CM9?
Thanx
Just use the CWM kernel found in the Sola forum. That shouldn't be a problem as all you need is an ICS kernel (Not a GB).
You could have just flashed the CWM kernel if you had fastboot and mount SD in CWM
As for whether bootloader is unlocked, I recall if fastboot can see your device, it should be unlocked (fastboot device command or something)
glad it worked enjoy modding your phone :good:
To know if your bootloader is unlocked or not, you need to go to the folder where fastboot.exe is present and then Open Command Prompt in that folder and type the following command:
Code:
fastboot getvar secure
Turn off your phone and press and hold the Volume Down button when you are connecting the USB.
You can let go of the Volume Down button once the fastboot finds your device.
Hi there!
So I got my girlfriends XU in my hands. By default Gingerbread was on it, and as the instructions said I've flashed it with flashtool to ICS and thought about I will flash a custom rom BUT: I dont have and fastboot (sound funny but listen
- When I first flashed ICS to GB, there WAS fastboot on the device, beacuse I've put to fastboot to flash the ICS.
- I have an Xperia Go, and when I try to enter into fastboot everything goes okay, and flashtool says Device connected with fastboot, but with the XU it doesn't do anything.
- Yes I've installed all of the drivers (for every SEMC device) from the drivers folder in flashtool.
- I did some reboots with the PC and taken out the battery for like 10 mins (I mean the XU battery )
- The device is works (isn't hard-or softbricked), as it boots up, and useable, also it boots into flashmode (with the green led line)
- I've tried with "vol +" and USB plugging, and "vol +" and power and USB plugging too.
- When I try to boot into fastboot, my PC doesn't do anything (I mean no notifications, no beep sound, absolutely nothing!)
- Yes I've also tried to reinstall Flashtool program (of course the latest one) and also removed the device drivers, and reinstalled them correctly
- I can flash FTF official roms with flashtool.
- I've tried with 3 different USB cables (2 Sony, and 1 Samsung)
- I've tried the 'fastboot reboot bootloader' command with the device turned on, and i supposed to send the device into HBOOT where the Fastboot automatically will be selected, but the only thing it does is reboot to the system.
So everything works normal, except I don't have fastboot (and I would like to flash custom roms so i would really appreciate it )
Any ideas about it?
UPDATE:
- If I flash back a GB rom and try to enter into fastboot mode, flashtool says:
INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
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R: ST25i won't fastboot (all drivers installed correctly)
Please no put these on DEV section
My bad I'm sorry.
An admin please move it for me
are u on win8 or win7??
hhimanshu said:
are u on win8 or win7??
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On Win7 32bit
And my bootloader is locked (Status says it cannot be unlocked)
R: ST25i won't fastboot (all drivers installed correctly)
HyperMalac said:
On Win7 32bit
And my bootloader is locked (Status says it cannot be unlocked)
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Its normally,you cant use fastboot without boot unlock like for flashing inages!
GEKTHEBOSS said:
Its normally,you cant use fastboot without boot unlock like for flashing inages!
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I would like to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120370
this rom, and it says I can flash is for locked and unlocked bootloader too.
If I can't enter to fastboot, how should I flash it?
HyperMalac said:
I would like to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120370
this rom, and it says I can flash is for locked and unlocked bootloader too.
If I can't enter to fastboot, how should I flash it?
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U need just rooted phone and recovery.after u flash from recovery.first wipe data,cache,dalvik and fix permmision.
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İ think you flashed wrong ftf which sim lock or lockedbootloader try to flash suitable ftf ??
leos0000 said:
U need just rooted phone and recovery.after u flash from recovery.first wipe data,cache,dalvik and fix permmision.
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
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Well, I followed your instructions, and now everything is working! (I mean I can flash custom rom but still don't have fastboot, but it's okay now)
Thank you for your help!
HyperMalac said:
Well, I followed your instructions, and now everything is working! (I mean I can flash custom rom but still don't have fastboot, but it's okay now)
Thank you for your help!
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When you have problems with fastboot, try this instructions...this worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554632
Okey so I try to enter fastboot mode on my Z2. I hold the volume up and power button. The led turns blue but my screen is still black. What am I doing wrong here?
Ehm... Wasn't it supposed to be black?
I always mess up fastboot with flash mode. Don't you need to connect USB cable and volume up?
P.s I love doomlords Xperia Reboot App! Wort every penny. You can just reboot into flash mode ^^
Haldi4803 said:
Ehm... Wasn't it supposed to be black?
I always mess up fastboot with flash mode. Don't you need to connect USB cable and volume up?
P.s I love doomlords Xperia Reboot App! Wort every penny. You can just reboot into flash mode ^^
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Well how am I suppose to flash my zip files 0on the SD card if the screen is completely black ? I am pretty fresh to this .I have root but still on stock rom. Wanted to try the 4.4.4 for my Z2 but i dont have CWM installed and i wanted to install CWM but how do i do that if i cant reboot in fastboot mode
well if you are new, you should read for couple of hours first on the forum.
there are many threats with exact instruction.
or should all write same thing 1000x when someonw new comes to the forum?
but in few words
- fastboot is always black screen (you use adb on pc to put files to the phone in this mode, like change kernel with recovery)
- flashing zip is done in recovery (no black screen there)
- before flashing or fasboot entering always read forums first so you know what you are doing...
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Well how am I suppose to flash my zip files 0on the SD card if the screen is completely black ? I am pretty fresh to this .I have root but still on stock rom. Wanted to try the 4.4.4 for my Z2 but i dont have CWM installed and i wanted to install CWM but how do i do that if i cant reboot in fastboot mode
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Unlock your bootloader after backing up your TA files while you're still on 4.4.2. You will loose your DRM keys by doing this !
Install 4.4.4 through Emma.
Download Doomlord advanced stock kernel v7 .
Unzip and copy boot.IMG into your SDK platform tools folder.
Power off your Z2 and hold volume up while connecting USB to your Z2,this way you will enter fastboot mode.
Open command window in platform tools folder and type :
fastboot flash boot boot.IMG
It will flash kernel and CWM recovery,after this type :
fastboot reboot
Your Z2 will reboot , during purple led hold volume up to enter CWM recovery mode,here you can flash update SuperSu 2.16 .zip to obtain root.
Doomlord advanced stock kernel & CWM you can find here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702001 , Google for SuperSu 2.16 .zip will take you to Chainfire's site.
Good luck,if you're new to this:read well before acting☺
Thanks a lot for the replies. Yes I will read again. I always forget between the times I do this! I have done this many times but with other phone models so its time to fresh up the memory
Thewiruz said:
Well how am I suppose to flash my zip files 0on the SD card if the screen is completely black ? I am pretty fresh to this .I have root but still on stock rom. Wanted to try the 4.4.4 for my Z2 but i dont have CWM installed and i wanted to install CWM but how do i do that if i cant reboot in fastboot mode
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Hahaha sweet
There is a fastboot and flashmode both have black screen and can only be controlled by a computer and USB cable. There is this awesome "Flashtool" which has a nice GUI for both.
You can flash .ftf and .img files.
If you want to flash a .zip file you need a recovery. You can either flash NUTs dual recovery or Doomlords advanced stock kernel and then boot into recovery.