Hello guys
I want to use certain custom roms and upgrade from my 2.1 ....
I kept reading 10-15 threads but I'm still a bit confused so just in case, i'll ask just to be sure and avoid bricking it.
So, here's the info of my phone :
1. Xpeia X10 Mini Pro U20i
2. Manufacture Date : 10W35
3. Base Band Version : M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404006
4. Kernel Verion : 2.6.29
5. Firmware Version 2.1
Now, I posted everything ...
Few questions:
1. Is there a chance of briking it ?
2. In order to install custom ROMS, I need to unlock the bootloader first?
Now ....
I do read the threads fully, but being a noob coming to this .. (not stupid thouh ) .. it's a bit confusing but I will manage to do it .. just need some starting points.
So, anything I should do before flashing the ROM , please enumerate here.
Thanks
maxijuni0r said:
Hello guys
I want to use certain custom roms and upgrade from my 2.1 ....
..
Thanks
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First of all, you need to update your firmware, the baseband needs to read 4015 on the end before you install any roms.
Second: There are ROMS that will run fine on your current kernel, so if you choose one of those, there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
If you want to run a ROM that states it needs a custom (usually nAa) kernel, then you do need to unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't flash the new kernel.
With the 10w35 datestamp you won't get a hard brick with unlocking, but it may still go wrong, depending on some other factors, namely your simlock-certificate.
I would recommend to start with a rom that runs on stock kernel, to get some experience, and do the other things once you feel more comfortable
SmG67 said:
First of all, you need to update your firmware, the baseband needs to read 4015 on the end before you install any roms.
Second: There are ROMS that will run fine on your current kernel, so if you choose one of those, there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
If you want to run a ROM that states it needs a custom (usually nAa) kernel, then you do need to unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't flash the new kernel.
With the 10w35 datestamp you won't get a hard brick with unlocking, but it may still go wrong, depending on some other factors, namely your simlock-certificate.
I would recommend to start with a rom that runs on stock kernel, to get some experience, and do the other things once you feel more comfortable
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Thanks man ...
This is exactly the info I needed ... I will start with a stock one, need to find now how to update my firmware.
By the way, is there a way of getting adobe flash ...after update ? If so, is there any ROM you suggest in that matter ?
maxijuni0r said:
Thanks man ...
This is exactly the info I needed ... I will start with a stock one, need to find now how to update my firmware.
By the way, is there a way of getting adobe flash ...after update ? If so, is there any ROM you suggest in that matter ?
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If I remember correctly Android supported flash since 2.2 frozen yogurt, so any custom roms could run it, you'll just have to find the flashplayer for armv6, there should be a link somewhere on this forum. Try the Mini Themes and Apps section
Never be afraid of flashing. Because you can always recover it. the only tough thing is unlocking the BL. read carefully and pay attention. Goodluck.
PS if you HARD BRICK your phone because you fail to unlock the BL it can still be repaired via JTAG.
zenesis said:
Never be afraid of flashing. Because you can always recover it. the only tough thing is unlocking the BL. read carefully and pay attention. Goodluck.
PS if you HARD BRICK your phone because you fail to unlock the BL it can still be repaired via JTAG.
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Thanks man for the warnings .
I kept reading for two days now I'm ready to do it ....
Wish me luck.
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help needed,
i have a 3months old st15i (Xperia Mini 2.3 gingerbread ) and the last time i remembered it was prompting me to update phone's firmware to .42 ( i didn't update though)
1st i rooted it without unlocking bootloader via this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
it was all good
than after few days i installed - CWM (yet intact bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
it was all good
than i tried to install - hybrom v11 based on .62 firmware (without unlocking bootloader, my bad)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
and after installing, when i rebooted my phone, it stucked at sony-ericsson logo, and nothing coming up...
i am not able to boot in cwm recovery too... it just stucked at the same se logo screen
so i want to know what to do next
at now i have a CWM backup on my computer,
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again... i am happy with a fresh OS, i just want to repair the mess.
later ill install hybrom v11
waiting for a reply.. thanks for the help,
monspro said:
help needed,
i have a 3months old st15i (Xperia Mini 2.3 gingerbread ) and the last time i remembered it was prompting me to update phone's firmware to .42 ( i didn't update though)
1st i rooted it without unlocking bootloader via this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
it was all good
than after few days i installed - CWM (yet intact bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
it was all good
than i tried to install - hybrom v11 based on .62 firmware (without unlocking bootloader, my bad)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
and after installing, when i rebooted my phone, it stucked at sony-ericsson logo, and nothing coming up...
i am not able to boot in cwm recovery too... it just stucked at the same se logo screen
so i want to know what to do next
at now i have a CWM backup on my computer,
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again... i am happy with a fresh OS, i just want to repair the mess.
later ill install hybrom v11
waiting for a reply.. thanks for the help,
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If you dont mind to unlock your bootloader, then that will be your first step.
Then, flash custom kernel.
After that, if you want to use hybrom, you will need .62 first afaik.
Just make sure you do it all with caution or else, what is messed will be "upgraded" to become a disaster for your device.
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monspro said:
help needed,
i have a 3months old st15i (Xperia Mini 2.3 gingerbread ) and the last time i remembered it was prompting me to update phone's firmware to .42 ( i didn't update though)
1st i rooted it without unlocking bootloader via this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
it was all good
than after few days i installed - CWM (yet intact bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
it was all good
than i tried to install - hybrom v11 based on .62 firmware (without unlocking bootloader, my bad)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
and after installing, when i rebooted my phone, it stucked at sony-ericsson logo, and nothing coming up...
i am not able to boot in cwm recovery too... it just stucked at the same se logo screen
so i want to know what to do next
at now i have a CWM backup on my computer,
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again... i am happy with a fresh OS, i just want to repair the mess.
later ill install hybrom v11
waiting for a reply.. thanks for the help,
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same problem with me 5 days ago, but my XMP on FW .58
what i do is update to FW .62 using SEUS
and you heart attack will recover
simply install stock rom again. via wotanserver, seus or flashtool. any method you prefer
metalrawk said:
simply install stock rom again. via wotanserver, seus or flashtool. any method you prefer
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like thiss
Op said want to install hybrom later. If he/she just flash the stock, he/she just will soft brick the device again and again and again. The other newcomers might follow it also and the numbers of people who soft bricked their device will just keep incresing as of now. They NEED to know they MUST unlock their bootloader and install custom kernel that have cwm in order to flash custom ROM.
Just my 2 cents..
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feed3 said:
Op said want to install hybrom later. If he/she just flash the stock, he/she just will soft brick the device again and again and again. The other newcomers might follow it also and the numbers of people who soft bricked their device will just keep incresing as of now. They NEED to know they MUST unlock their bootloader and install custom kernel that have cwm in order to flash custom ROM.
Just my 2 cents..
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i hope u read properly what he need 1st.
monspro said:
1st i want to know what should i do to make it live again...
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StereO_ said:
i hope u read properly what he need 1st.
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I just want to enlighten the op since the op already flash hybrom v11, flashing custom kernel and do wipe all in cwm already bring the device again. Hybrom just doesnt compatible with stock kernel. But, if you guys lead him to the long way, once the op flash hybrom v11 again from stock ROM/kernel, then it will be bricked again and the circle wont stop and he/she might think that was hybrom faults but the fact is, unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernel before you can use custom ROM, it is just that simple.
If op doesnt have any plan to use custom ROM,reluctant to unlock bootloader, flash back stock by any methods prefered as stated you and metalrawk should be enough. Correct me if im wrong, it is not that hard. If dont like my post, you are welcome to put me in your "ignore list".. It is free to do so..
Edit: and i dont even quote any posts by you or other posters, it is not an argument, just an explanation.
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he said - i installed hybrom( without unlocking BL, my bad)
clearly states that he knows that he needs to unlock BL before installing Custom ROM
metalrawk said:
he said - i installed hybrom( without unlocking BL, my bad)
clearly states that he knows that he needs to unlock BL before installing Custom ROM
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And my post just not targetting the op alone. There are more and more people that are new to flashing now posting at hybrom thread and in this section as well complaining they are stuck at s.e logo, i believe you can see that trend, ive explained it as well in my post above. no hard feeling taken at my side.
I seldom go to any "general" section but that trend of posting in other section quite annoying to be honest.. The op might know (we all can see from his/her post) but the other newcomers might read it and impatiently assume the whole story incorrectly, thats my concerns.
If my post is wrong, then its my bad and apologies from me. Other than that, i believe we agree the story ends here.
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its written on every ROM download page that installing rom needs unlocked BL, this is newcomers or users fault that they don't read it and dont pay attention to what developers say. if you wanted noobs to know that point. you could have just added a post - ' unlock BL before installing a custom rom ' without quoting our posts. that it
metalrawk said:
its written on every ROM download page that installing rom needs unlocked BL, this is newcomers or users fault that they don't read it and dont pay attention to what developers say. if you wanted noobs to know that point. you could have just added a post - ' unlock BL before installing a custom rom ' without quoting our posts. that it
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Which post of yours that i quote??
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you said in you 2nd post that if we gauys lead him in wrong way he will flash hybrom again. we are not leading him in wrong way. we are assuming he knows that he should unlock BL before flashing hybrom. even op said that. noobs can also get to know why did that happen because he stated that installing hybrom without unlocking BL was a wrong decision. if you still think we are leading him in wrong direction, just post your thoughts on what op should do.
metalrawk said:
you said in you 2nd post that if we gauys lead him in wrong way he will flash hybrom again. we are not leading him in wrong way. we are assuming he knows that he should unlock BL before flashing hybrom. even op said that. noobs can also get to know why did that happen because he stated that installing hybrom without unlocking BL was a wrong decision. if you still think we are leading him in wrong direction, just post your thoughts on what op should do.
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Please, read csrefully what i said in that post that you are referring to. Its not a rocket science to understand what i mean in that post. Google translator are free to use should you have any difficulties to understand that post or whichever post that i made.
And since my post bother you too much,pleaseee, just put me in your ignore list so that it wont bother you further. Thank you. And you are welcome.
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a very mature thinking
metalrawk said:
you said in you 2nd post that if we gauys lead him in wrong way he will flash hybrom again. we are not leading him in wrong way. we are assuming he knows that he should unlock BL before flashing hybrom. even op said that. noobs can also get to know why did that happen because he stated that installing hybrom without unlocking BL was a wrong decision. if you still think we are leading him in wrong direction, just post your thoughts on what op should do.
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agreed with u
i guess wotanserver will help?
yes. you can flash via wotanserver
thanks everybody
feed3 said:
If you dont mind to unlock your bootloader, then that will be your first step.
Then, flash custom kernel.
After that, if you want to use hybrom, you will need .62 first afaik.
Just make sure you do it all with caution or else, what is messed will be "upgraded" to become a disaster for your device.
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thanks buddy...
what i did -
installed Android SDK,
downloaded custom inf for XPERIA phone, installed
unlocked my bootloader via SE official method
downloaded Rage Kernel 2.3, installed it via fastboot
booted in CWM recovery, installed hybrom v11
and it just worked thanks everybody......
Bootloop in St15i
I upadated my Sony Xperia Mini St15i to ICS 4.0.4 with Sony PC companion (Frimware: 4.1.B.0.587). Till then everything was fine.
Then I rooted my phone by following this
Main > Sony Xperia™ support forum > Android development > Discussions
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
Still everything was fine.
I installed Titanium Backup and removed few bloatwares, following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773024
Installed Xparts from google play for CWM recovery then took backup.
Suddenly after 2 days my phone went in loop mode. Now I'm not able to solve this issue.
Use of flashtool to flash stockrom
A full wipe data/cache/dalvik..
Also tried format system/data/cache, then flashing rom (CM 9.1.0; CM 9.0.0; CM 7.2.0), no use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923409
Hi all,
Sorry if this is the wrong section and has possibly been covered many times before but I am new to this Android stuff and wanted instant answers due to not understanding things covered in posts and threads on the forum.
The phone:
I have a Sony Xperia x10i which was previously on Orange but has now been unlocked. It had Gingerbread 2.3 before but now has been what I assume is "debranded" and is now 2.1 (I dont know what)
The Problem:
I have tried to update via SonyPC companion where it shows "update avaliable" as I go to proceed it fails after clicking the next button (which sometimes comes up hidden in the dialog box)
I want to update the android market app to GooglePlay but due to being stuck on 2.1 it wont allow it unless 2.2 upwards.
Using Google - i typed in the build number which seems to throw back that it is a Greek rom of some kind?
Final note:
I want to keep my phone up to date without destroying the software or installing custom roms, basically keeping it original and simple. I want the latest firmwares etc so that it is all up to date. Also I would like to keep it unlocked without having to shell out to get it unlock again after it has been done once.
Hope someone can help me out. I can answer questions if more info needed.
Many thanks in advance.
(UK using o2 SIM)
I dont know 100% on what to do because im certainly no professional, but in the system phone menu at the bottom does it definatly show Android 2.1?
It says firmware 2.1 -update1 if that means anything?
It needs to mod the build.prop file to set device as global generic one and update with PC companion.
But it requires root first.
Evenit is very strange, almost all of the x10i got 2.3.3 fw.
Or second solution - download 2.3.3 stock fw and flash it via flashtool
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
tarmac animal said:
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
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You must be sure if what you want first
If you want to install a custom ROM, you will only need to root your device,install recovery and flash whatever ROM you want.
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
You have X10i rignt? Not X10a yes?
After you will decide what you want will provide further information.
HeliumX10 said:
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
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I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
tarmac animal said:
I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
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The X10i is version for europe and parts of asia and so on. X10a is mainly from USA and Canada (other GSM module). Also exists SO-01B which is a Japanese version of X10i.
tarmac animal said:
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
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Yes on google play exists app called Root check However it is not so important because we dont need a root at this time.
tarmac animal said:
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
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Everytime someone helps you, hit the "Thanks"button below his post, it will give him more good feelings Its a good habit everywhere here on XDA.
So here we go:
1.) Download the Flashtool form here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
2.) Donwload the generic SE WWE 2.3.3 ROM (here from my older post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26141346&postcount=13
3.) Once complete - extract the file.ftf form ROM archive and place it in Flashtool directory called "firmwares"
4.) Run Flashtool, select Flash, choose Flash Mode (not fastboot) and then follow the onscreen steps
5.) Hint - maybe you will have problems to get your device into the Flash mode, see my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26135308&postcount=4
Enjoy!
Smashing! I will definately give this a go next week as going away so dont want to screw the phone up before go lol. Will report back when Ive cracked it.
Hi!
This summer I'm getting my first Android phone (Xperia S), and I have some questions about rooting. I would post this in the Development section, but I don't have 10 posts.
Since I'm a power user, I want to root my phone, but since I never had a smart phone, I'm not that familiar with the rooting process. I know what bootloader and rooting itself is, but when I'm reading the guides, I'm not completely familiar with all the terms and whatnot.
I only want to root my phone, without using any special roms or anything. Should I keep my bootloader locked or should I unlock it? Does this affect the updates in any way? If I unlock the bootloader, will I still be able to update the phone or will I need to relock it?
Will I need to reroot the phone after each firmware update?
If you have any additional hints or information, I would be glad to read it.
Regards,
Klemen
The main benefit of rooting your phone is you can install any software you want, some apps need root permission, you can also customize UI, tweak performance, making a better battery life, etc.
on this device, you can relock it. If you doubt about your warranty, you can use the rooting with locked bootloader method. but you still need to relock if you want to claim your warranty in some cases. I hope you will not.
my advice is just use to your phone first, you enjoy with keyboard, texting, surfing on google play, bla bla bla. You will find the answer why you want to root or not.
I already know that I want to root my phone, the main reason is to get rid of the ads.
I'm just not sure, which is the preferred method of rooting it. I'm curious what's going to happen to future updates if I root the phone (some say, that every firmware unroots the phone).
KlemenKosir said:
Hi!
This summer I'm getting my first Android phone (Xperia S), and I have some questions about rooting. I would post this in the Development section, but I don't have 10 posts.
Since I'm a power user, I want to root my phone, but since I never had a smart phone, I'm not that familiar with the rooting process. I know what bootloader and rooting itself is, but when I'm reading the guides, I'm not completely familiar with all the terms and whatnot.
I only want to root my phone, without using any special roms or anything.1. Should I keep my bootloader locked or should I unlock it? 2. Does this affect the updates in any way? 3. If I unlock the bootloader, will I still be able to update the phone or will I need to relock it?
Will I need to reroot the phone after each firmware update?
If you have any additional hints or information, I would be glad to read it.
Regards,
Klemen
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I've numbered your questions in the quote, and made them bold for easier explanation.
1. Considering your last post (you want mostly to remove ads), I would recommend keeping it locked. For rooting it and installing CWM Recovery (I can try to explain what this is, if you don't know), you can follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
2. As said by XGAdev, you must relock your bootloader if you need to send it to warranty or update using either SUS or PC Companion. But you always can use Flashtool for updating. Just download the original firware you want, put it on the right folder and flash it.
3. Well, the answer is on the second one.
Right now, you just want to remove ads. In no time you will be heavily modding it, theming,etc. This also happened to me
If you need anything else, just say it. Press the thanks button if I was helpful enough, and if you want to press it. If not, just say it
My opinion:
Keep the BL locked, so you don't loose the DRM Keys, and follow the Root with BL Locked Guide to obtain Root Acess...
Unless you really want to have a tweaked kernel you wont need to Unlock the BL
Felimenta97 said:
I've numbered your questions in the quote, and made them bold for easier explanation.
1. Considering your last post (you want mostly to remove ads), I would recommend keeping it locked. For rooting it and installing CWM Recovery (I can try to explain what this is, if you don't know), you can follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
2. As said by XGAdev, you must relock your bootloader if you need to send it to warranty or update using either SUS or PC Companion. But you always can use Flashtool for updating. Just download the original firware you want, put it on the right folder and flash it.
3. Well, the answer is on the second one.
Right now, you just want to remove ads. In no time you will be heavily modding it, theming,etc. This also happened to me
If you need anything else, just say it. Press the thanks button if I was helpful enough, and if you want to press it. If not, just say it
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Thank you very much for your help!
What about if I decide to unlock my bootloader? How can I root ICS and install CWM in that case?
KlemenKosir said:
Thank you very much for your help!
What about if I decide to unlock my bootloader? How can I root ICS and install CWM in that case?
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Just flash Advanced stock ics kernel and you will get root and cwm.
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gm007 said:
Just flash Advanced stock ics kernel and you will get root and cwm.
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What's the difference between the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel and the SSpeed Kernel? The SSpeed is supposed to increase performance, but is the difference noticeable?
KlemenKosir said:
What's the difference between the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel and the SSpeed Kernel? The SSpeed is supposed to increase performance, but is the difference noticeable?
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The advanced stock kernel is same as stock without overclocking,and default governor.
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So, when I get my phone, I just unlock the bootloader, use fastboot to flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel, and use the ClockworkMod to flash a ROM?
KlemenKosir said:
So, when I get my phone, I just unlock the bootloader, use fastboot to flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel, and use the ClockworkMod to flash a ROM?
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Yes. Pretty much that.
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Thank you for your help, everyone, this is going to help a lot!
KlemenKosir said:
Thank you for your help, everyone, this is going to help a lot!
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I bet you're like me and won't be able to stop there. And I guess that you'd want to try jelly bean and for that (at least as of today) you need unlocked one...
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elvirag said:
I bet you're like me and won't be able to stop there. And I guess that you'd want to try jelly bean and for that (at least as of today) you need unlocked one...
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Well, for starters, I'm only going to root the phone. After some time, I'll maybe consider trying other ROMs.
Any ROM can be used in Locked BL (rooted)?
Hey guys,
First of i'm not sure if this is a appropriate thread to ask this, if not i'm sorry and will move/remove it.
Anyways it's been awhile since i've been in the android scene and xda in general, had an iphone for about a year or two and just recently got my Z2:victory: so i'm back but things changed a little and i need a little info if anyone can help,
Basically i'm looking to flash [Xperia Z2] DooMKernel v09 kernel but i read it requires an unlocked bootloader... so basically i need to know if my bootloaders unlocked now that i flashed recovery (check signature) (Does flashing recovery unlock a bootloader?) and can i just flash the zip?
or do i need to still unlock my bootloader even though i have dual recovery and then flash the kernel?
Your bootloader is still locked, what you did is you installed recovery for locked bootloader.
Do not try to flash custom kernel on locked bootloader, you'll soft brick your phone.
What you need in order to flash custom kernel is to unlock bootloader, but firstly you need to back up your TA keys ( click here )
For more info click HERE (about unlocking)
Proceed carefully!
Regards!
hey thanks for the info, that' clears up everything, I did already backup my TA partition so I guess all I need to do is unlock bootloader then flash the kernel! quick question have you flashed your kernel? I know I read the info an features of it but is there any upside to it on a z2? my device is pretty fast an stable as is, just looking for a reason to flash mine, any further advice you can give me? is it worth it?
Zeyn Karim said:
hey thanks for the info, that' clears up everything, I did already backup my TA partition so I guess all I need to do is unlock bootloader then flash the kernel! quick question have you flashed your kernel? I know I read the info an features of it but is there any upside to it on a z2? my device is pretty fast an stable as is, just looking for a reason to flash mine, any further advice you can give me? is it worth it?
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Well to be honest, I haven't, I didn't find any reason to do so, the stock is doing good for me at the moment.
As for the side affects, or as you say upside downs, there is no any, not at least that I'm aware of, but as far as I saw it's not compatible with every rom, only with stock as with stock based ones, I mean developer does not guarantee for it's stability if it's being used along with any other rom. I have rooted and flashed recoveries only to use existenz rom. I heard for Doomlord's kernel, that it has "fix" for a video recorder mic, you can control it's sensitivity and it's far more battery friendly.
Ah I see! thanks, think I'll stick with the stock kernel for the time being, I don't have any complaints at the moment with it but if I ever do decide to switch to the doom kernel atleast I know what to do first, I've got one last question though sorry, do I need to unlock my bootloader to flash a custom rom? I don't think I do, I'm pretty sure I don't, but just want to make sure, used to have only low end droid devices back in the day when I used to be here, didn't have things like dual recoveries etc so yeah I'm kind of reading an learning as I'm going along, pretty awesome device though sleek and powerful I've only been doing minor adjustments to the stock rom using xposed modules, haven't used a custom rom as yet but I will soon...
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Ah I see! thanks, think I'll stick with the stock kernel for the time being, I don't have any complaints at the moment with it but if I ever do decide to switch to the doom kernel atleast I know what to do first, I've got one last question though sorry, do I need to unlock my bootloader to flash a custom rom? I don't think I do, I'm pretty sure I don't, but just want to make sure, used to have only low end droid devices back in the day when I used to be here, didn't have things like dual recoveries etc so yeah I'm kind of reading an learning as I'm going along, pretty awesome device though sleek and powerful I've only been doing minor adjustments to the stock rom using xposed modules, haven't used a custom rom as yet but I will soon...
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Well, yes and no, LB means its for locked bootloaders and UB means for unlocked bootloaders, search for those to two words when you find the rom which you can flash.
Some roms require unlocking, some do not. All stock based roms usually dont require, but as I told you, it will be stated in Rom's thread name or in OP.
Regards!
Ah! I'll be sure to look out for those, thanks for the valuable info, think that's all I needed to find out. I should be ok from here on out
just smashed my oneplus one so the other half has gave me her z2,
managed to root it on 4.4.4 and have Clockwork Recovery,
it so much more difficult to flash roms...
basically im looking for a rom with good battery life and good camera mods,
can some one just give me the heads up, do i still need to downgrade to 4.4.2 do i need to install dual recovery
and any tips on roms
cheers
based on what you wrote i'm assuming to rooted through unlocking your bootloader, which has voided your warranty and resulted in losing your DRM keys, now you don't have to downgrade for anything. that is required if you don't have a rooted phone and need to root without unlocking bootloader.
now you can simply flash any new rom. there are multiple choices, but only two lollipop roms available right now based on stock, Existez Y and Moonwalker Provolution, both are available in development section. personally i'm using Existenz Y as the black design in Provolution was not exactly my cup of tea, and it has some terrific options as ambient display and changing navbar size inbuilt without the need of xposed. otherwise there are multiple AOSP and CM based ROMS available in both development and orig development section. for flashing steps please read them on OP of each rom, and go through the threads properly before asking for them in new posts or threads.
thank you very much for writing back to me , yes i have unlocked the bootloader ,
reading Exstez topic it mentions about flashing latest firmware and adding dual recovery?
just checked Moonwalkers
You Must To Be Sure You Are On Firmware .726[LP] Or .28[LP]
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sutty86 said:
thank you very much for writing back to me , yes i have unlocked the bootloader ,
reading Exstez topic it mentions about flashing latest firmware and adding dual recovery?
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That is required if you are on LB and have dual recovery. i dont think if you have unlocked bootloader you need dual recovery. you can use normal recovery to flash. anyway dual recovery is available for UB also so you can use that. provides you with more option and i personally prefer that.
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just checked Moonwalkers
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Yes for moonwalker its recommended that you come from LP base. but i'm not sure how you can go back to stock after unlocking your BL. can't flash stock FTF normally as it might brick the device. might want to check sticky threads for getting to LP on unlocked bootloader. creating a prerooted firmware might help you in that. since i have a locked BL dont really know a lot about that part.
Just a heads up, since you unlocked your boot Loader the camera low light performance will be significantly bad and other Sony exclusive apps might not work. Hopefully you backed up TA partition.