Bricked LWW - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hi folks. Friend's LWW has bricked. To cut a long story short, he updated his phone through FOTA (2.3.6 -> 4.0.4 if I right), his phone booted successfully, after reboot he got bootloop. He said that he restored his phone through Sony Update Service (idk seems like its official program to update), his phone booted and after reboot he got bootloop again.
1. White screen Sony -> 2. Walkman -> 3. Reboot -> 1...
How to restore the phone? Flash stock ROM? How? Thank you. Phone wasn't rooted, it was full stock.

Flash stock Rom via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309

Ok, thank you, one more question. How to root 4.1.B.0.431 (4.0.4) firmware?
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/97327 method from this thread is working?

I think what it does is flash a pre rooted stock kernel, so as soon as you flash you get root. Or you could downgrade to gb via Flashtool and then root it via doomlords method.
If you want custom roms, better method would be to unlock bootloader, flash custom kernel and then the ROM. Most of them will be pre rooted.
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro

No, only stock 4.0.4 ROM and root will be best choice. Thanks. I'll try to revive a phone tomorrow.
Отправлено с моего GT-N7100 через Tapatalk

Thank you guys, phone is revived and rooted with method above.

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[Q] Android 4.0

Hi, i have a Xperia Neo with a 2.3.4 rom. It looks like sony have released the android 4.0 for its devices.
Does the Xperia Neo have this option, it's official? What are the advantages of 4.0 over 2.3.4?
And are all 2.3.4 apps and games compatible with 4.0?
Thanks!
Were you in coma or something? :/
Sent from my Xperia neo V using Tapatalk 2
Hahahaa..... Coma!!!!!. :-D
Actually android 4.0.4 is released now. More functions than older android. But it consumes more RAM,
Everything is compatible with this version,
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
ffp. said:
Hi, i have a Xperia Neo with a 2.3.4 rom. It looks like sony have released the android 4.0 for its devices.
Does the Xperia Neo have this option, it's official? What are the advantages of 4.0 over 2.3.4?
And are all 2.3.4 apps and games compatible with 4.0?
Thanks!
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Probably u were in outer space wen all this happened...
There have been 2 updates of ics.. 4.0.3 and 4.0.4..
Ofcrs official... and We have Got alll of the seciest.. Custom roms on ics..!
Man it's sad ur in the gb world..!
WAKE UP..!!! Do a google and u will get all benefits of ics..!!
Enjoy the device..!
actually, i was so happy with my 2.3.4 that i didn't looked up for an update. But since 4.04 is all good i think i'll try it. I read that some HD games doesn't work so well in this update is it true??
And is necessary to change my kernel too?
Thanks for the answers
Yes, 4.0.4 being the latest
Sent from my MT11i , ICS 4.0.4 + NXT Transformation Pack using xda premium
I flashed the official 4.0.4 with an old flashtool (x10, can't install the new one) and now i'm stuck because it isn't rooted, and i can't enter cwm recovery mode to install a custom rooted rom.
How can i enable recovery mode?
ffp. said:
I flashed the official 4.0.4 with an old flashtool (x10, can't install the new one) and now i'm stuck because it isn't rooted, and i can't enter cwm recovery mode to install a custom rooted rom.
How can i enable recovery mode?
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Hi,
If your phone works , you can use these Guides for Rooting, ... etc :
Rooting ICS 4.0.4 (both Locked & Unlocked Bootloaders) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
Installing CWM with Locked Bootloader :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
if your phone doesn't work properly (Reboot Loop , ...etc) , Download SUS & Repair your phone (you probably get ICS 4.0.4) and then use the guides for rooting ,...etc:
SUS (Sony Update Service ) : http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
Good Luck!
The phone works. The problem is that i can't open falshtool...
So i need root to flash CWM and i need CWM to flash a rooted rom.
The link you posted requires CWM, right? How can i get CWM without root and without flashtool?
ffp. said:
The phone works. The problem is that i can't open falshtool...
So i need root to flash CWM and i need CWM to flash a rooted rom.
The link you posted requires CWM, right? How can i get CWM without root and without flashtool?
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I don't think you could have CWM without root. The Link that i post , needs working Flashtool to root and after that you can install CWM.
Guys ...if u r in unlocked boot loader just install a custom kernel like night elf which have root and cwm within it...then u can install any custom rom .....I used this trick many times ...they it.....use fast boot to install kernel ..
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[Q] New to Xperia Mini Pro SK17A

Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
It can't be rooted as it is now.
Either unlock the bootloader and install a pre-rooted kernel, or downgrade to GB and root it following THIS tutorial.
Also, if you read it already, I don't really understand why you are still asking how to do it
sergiopa said:
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
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ICS Firmware is impossible to root directly so far , you need to downgrade your phone to an older GB firmware if don't want to unlock bootloader here's the tutorial it's working 100%
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
sergiopa said:
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
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It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
pator5 said:
It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
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It's not bad if you try to install custom kernel with locked bootloader. The installation won't succeed as custom kernel has no official signature, so the installation won't be done.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
hit thanks if i helped you!!!
I used the dwn gradng process,,,nw rooted.
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
i advice yhu Unlock BL first using Test Point Method den install Custom Pre-Rooted Kernel or get a good Pre-Rooted ROM!!!
Test Point Method:- http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
i used dat for my mini pro.....
Both methods are interesting......
Anyway, thank you very much guys, really.
Will try any of them soon.
Hi again Guys,
I need an info here.
I´ll downgrade the mini pro to GB and root.
After that, should i flash the ICS via flashtool or can i update it from SUS/Pc Companion or OTA?
In which case from SUS/PCCompanion or OTA i will loose the root?
Or i should ignore it and update via Flashtool?
I did not understand that part of the guide(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514)
try to make in a few words(correct me if i´m wrong):
Download GB firmware and flash using flashtool
Root via Doomlord
The part III(preparation to root 4.0.4) ok.
After this, this is my doubt. Should i Flash ICS from flashtool or update it by SUS/PCCompanion/OTA ?
Flash GB.
Root it.
Run push_local.prop.cmd
Upgrade to ICS:
a) Using Flashtool -> Make sure you don't Wipe data. uncheck that box.
b) Using PC Companion / SUS -> Make sure you choose not to wipe data, too.
Run the other file which name I don't remember
That's all
ICS is not available via OTA.
Doesn't matter how you update, as long as you do the 01-....cmd file before updating.
If you use Flashtool, make sure to uncheck Wipe Data option.

[Q] Root on unlocked bootloader

Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
Have I understood it right? unlocked bootloader + flash prerooted system rom. That should work?
If I want to install custom rom I need custom recovery. I would appreciate if someone could verify this for me, thanks!
twk99 said:
Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
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custom ROMS http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/
and recovery is attached, just unzip and run bat.

[Request[: Rooted .62 LWW (or ALL MDPI) Rom

Hi,
I recently tried to root .62 LWW stock rom.
My unsuccessful attempts are recorded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068238
Again today i tried to do it 2 times. Once with Flashtools and other time with SEUS (though it says i have the latest version on .58!).
I have unlocked BL so doing OTA on .58 rooted version = stops my device from turning on.
So i am just requesting whether someone could upload a rooted .62 stock rom for LWW version? IAlso i have tried rooting on my own using Knight45's article but it failed to boot :/
So now my only option is to get a .62 rooted rom and tweak it slowly on my own
It would be much appreciated for your support in this = )
Thank you
Download A Stock ROM (Check Stickies Thread) then Flash a Custom Kernel (You Had Unlocked your bootloader right? ) so you can get Root
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Singgih4050 said:
Download A Stock ROM (Check Stickies Thread) then Flash a Custom Kernel (You Had Unlocked your bootloader right? ) so you can get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda premium
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Hi,
Little confused as this hasn't been mentioned before.
Are you saying, for me to get root on .62, all i have to do is:
Flash a stockof .62 rom to my LWW
Flash a custom Kernel i.e. rage kernal 3.0 or x-kernal?
and i shall have root?
And also, yes i have unlocked bootloader.
Custom kernal i was looking to use (will most likely use rage kernal):
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
3) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25499983&postcount=101
Yep, Just Flash a Custom Kernel if you have Unlocked Bootloader and you will get root

[Q][SOLA]-Some questions about flashing stock ICS .54 from eXperience v.1.1 by Divaks

Hi guys, i've unlocked my bootloader and i've rooted. I flashed eXperience v.1.1 by Divaksh (stock based) and i want to return to stock ics 'cause i want to try cm9.1. Now the questions:
1- Will i have locked bootloader again?
2- Will i lost my root permission?
and the last: can i flash stock ics via CWM?
thank you :good:
Nope. Bootloader is independent of roms & kernels so you wont lose Bootloader unlock
But you'll always lose root if you flash Stock. And if you want to flash with cwm, see if anyone has uploaded a CWM flashable zip for the firmware. Else you need to use Flashtool
Hope it helps
Cheers
Min3r said:
And if you want to flash with cwm, see if anyone has uploaded a CWM flashable zip for the firmware.
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So this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 would work just wiping and flashing with CWM?
Thanks for your help :fingers-crossed:
Yes I believe that ought to work fine
Enjoy
Cheers
Thanks man but the stock ics flashed by CWM and pc companion said me i had to update the system even if it was already .54 version and any attempt to update failed because of my unlocked bootloader. The same firmware flashed by flashtool didn't need any update and finally allowed my to boot "pure blood" ROM. Thanks anyway :cyclops:

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