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Hi..
This is a bit confusing to me... I'm sorry for starting a new thread for a noob issue I guess.. but please answer my query..
You can close the thread afterwards..
Thanks..
Well..
I have upgraded my phone to .62..
I came across posts that said rooting is not possible for .62.. It seems the zergrush exploit isnt working..
So, I've been trying to get my phone to the .42 firmware. Is this necessary?
Also, I think, its necessary to flash the .42 firmware before rooting my phone, right?
SO i've been using Flashtool 0.6.7.0... but my phone just keeps disconnecting after a few seconds.. I know this issue has been discussed before..
But first I "think" I unlocked my bootloader using the testpoint method.. because my phone isn't booting up after the process..
So, i just need someone to guide me through this process.. I might be going wrong somewhere..
Thanks a lot... Appreciate all the help..
Please don't post new question threads here. Post in the link below. Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450295
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I'm sorry..
I posted my question in the questions section now.. Can you guide me now?
and how do i delete this thread?
http://dkgadget.com/root-sony-ericsson-xperia-ray-on-firmware-version-4-0-2-a-0-62/
Hope it helps
As me as a noob face difficulties rooting Xperia s as I see:what: so I request any XS dev to prepare a step by step guide as you did on updating the Xperia s to ics. We need it
This thread is relevant to my interests.
18lama said:
This thread is relevant to my interests.
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Ofcourse to all of us,
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Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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What if I dont wanna UL bootloader
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JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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Just Telling "use search button" to people with new thread isnt helpful and doesnt solves our problem, Clean your eyes look carefully "Step By Step guide" ? Can you see that, okay now put it in the search button- if you get what you want you are a genius. If no then you know what you are
\m/ :Xperia:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
scook94 said:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
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I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
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Sweetlover said:
I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
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Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
K900 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
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I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
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scook94 said:
Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
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Awww thank you soo much. You know what, you should be a moderator:sly:
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Sweetlover said:
I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
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Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
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Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
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Ima noob:'(
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Sweetlover said:
Ima noob:'(
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OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
andronym said:
OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
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Can we flash directly with ICS Generic CH
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No!
1st Gingerbread then ICS!
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
18lama said:
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
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Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
K900 said:
Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
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I had done that. When using the flashtool I had kept that option checked but when I did successfully (no errors messages in flashtool) flashed and downgraded to GB from ICS, I was not able to download any apps from play store. I was also unable to login into google chat. I was able to use my gmail app without any issues though. Is this normal?
I did xda and google search on this issue about not being able to login to google chat etc, almost 90% of them said that you have to remove your primary google account which is not possible to do unless you root or do a factory reset.
i need to flash my xperia ray to jb >>>>>>>> is there any risk to upgrade and can i downgrade to icecream again?
what is the best custom software for ray ????????
step by step how to flash CyanogenMod 9 using flashtool?
help pls
demoaalove said:
i need to flash my xperia ray to jb >>>>>>>> is there any risk to upgrade and can i downgrade to icecream again?
what is the best custom software for ray ????????
step by step how to flash CyanogenMod 9 using flashtool?
help pls
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OMG, is it really that hard to use brain and search field?
Look at the first post in this forum
sometimes, noobs don't know what to search..
here's something for you..
there's still no good/stable JB rom, but there are several ICS ROMs that is good.. just go check some thread there with [ROM] tagged. learn to read.
instructions are included. just read, search on google or XDA for if you have questions or problems, or ask a friend of yours in who know.. so, make as much as you can in this forum.
Modifying your Ray will Void your warranty., if your Phone was bricked or dead, there are always a solution for that. the more you visit in this forum, the more things you will learn.
first, you need to ROot your phone. (use Doomlord's method, search for it)
and also, to change kernel, you need to Unlock Bootloader,.
Whether "noobs" know what to search they should be capable of reading, if they did they would see there is a Q & A topic.
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
You are out of luck dude.since your bootloader is locked, you can install a limited number of custom roms.
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Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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Use google. Search the terms which you don't understand and then post the terms which you can't find the meaning then we'll try to help you (trust me, you will find everything by searching) .
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Vivek ps said:
please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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wtf, seriously? There's a faq stickied right at the beginning of the forum.
Are you somewhat special and things posted to help others don't relate to you?
maybe this helps you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
If you unlock your bootloader the official way, you can install a lot of roms around here, but you will loose warranty and the DRM.
There is also a way to unlock it via testpoint method, you don´t loose your DRM
I unlocked my bootloader the offical way, i dont use DRM, and i can install all that wonderfull custom kernels here, many of them make your phone much smoother and safes battery, thats why i unlocked my BL
If you have unlocked bootloader you can flash a kernel only, like KRsH Kernel ICS 3.0, this kernel will root your .587 on first boot easy way to root yout phone, but remember you need unlocked bootloader and this will void your warranty and you will loose DRM (depends on the way you choose to unlock your BL)
For me, i prefer this way rooting my stock FW.
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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u searched a lot in this forum Dont be jokin !!
If u had atleast read the first thread in this forum u would have got the answer. dont be lazy. its clear u havent done ur homework
Also its ROM not OS !! OS is Android !!
And btw no need to unlock bootloader now. try out stock based ROMs for now. there are lots of builds that support Locked BL also. for clarity check my signature .Btw thats down below this post !
Rudjgaard said:
wtf, seriously? There's a faq stickied right at the beginning of the forum.
Are you somewhat special and things posted to help others don't relate to you?
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@Rudjgaard .please mind your language.. i already said iam new to android.and i don't mean i didn't find any posts related to this topic in this forum.what i said is that i didn't undrstnd the basics of rooting and all even aftr reading.. i just seeked for a help for just rooting my device .I postd this topic hoping dat some one can clearly explain how to root my device.If you can't help please don't behave like this.Are you somewhat special and things posted by some one to help me don't relate to you? There are other people in this forum who are ready to help.
MoonBlade said:
u searched a lot in this forum Dont be jokin !!
If u had atleast read the first thread in this forum u would have got the answer. dont be lazy. its clear u havent done ur homework
Also its ROM not OS !! OS is Android !!
And btw no need to unlock bootloader now. try out stock based ROMs for now. there are lots of builds that support Locked BL also. for clarity check my signature .Btw thats down below this post !
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Thanks for your rply bro. actually am not lazy .. really i already read most of the topics .. got some knowledge but still am confused.Actually am afraid because if i did anything wrong without actual knowledge there is a chance of getting my phone destructed wr8??
We all started out with no knowledge about anything, right?
My suggestion is to Read.... Read.... Read.... And then when you are all tired from reading, read some more. Be sure to look at the stickies in the forum.
kiewee3 said:
We all started out with no knowledge about anything, right?
My suggestion is to Read.... Read.... Read.... And then when you are all tired from reading, read some more. Be sure to look at the stickies in the forum.
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sure bro. am not tired of reading.. jus lil confused .Dats y i created thread specifying my device's configuration hoping some one will exactly post how to root it
You are the rude one by acknowledging that there are guides out there and decide to open a thread instead of doing like everyone else did, search, learn, search some more, act. I rooted my phone 3 days after getting it when there was half of the guides out there atm, and with little to no knowledge about android, and i am not some sort of super-genius, i can assure you that.
Here it's all explained along with a nice android dictonary http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And this is a thread started by mihan especially for noobs (and it starts by saying "i know there's lots of guides but people keep asking so here's one more") http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
As a matter of fact you got bashed by pretty much everyone who replied.
The info is all out there, if after all that you still don't underastand what root is or have doubts about it perhaps it's not a path you should follow.
As zeppelinrox says "calling yourself a noob is no excuse, do like everyone else of us did, search and learn, it's all out there", if you encounter problems following root then people will be there to help, but your thread sounds a lot like "guys, how do i power on my phone? i can't be bothered reading the instruction manual" and that is rude, disrespectful and demotivating towards all the people who took time to make the aforementioned guides (btw, i only took the first two sticjkies of this post, and all is explained there, there's no need to search further).
Vivek ps said:
Thanks for your rply bro. actually am not lazy .. really i already read most of the topics .. got some knowledge but still am confused.Actually am afraid because if i did anything wrong without actual knowledge there is a chance of getting my phone destructed wr8??
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Don't be afraid... If anything goes wrong just download your specific stock firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27376024
And then flash the .ftf file via flashtool
Your device will be back to where you started from
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[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
Use this guide. The author has clearly explained how to root including screenshots. Thats pretty much spoon feeding right there. still if u manage to brick your phone dont worry we are here to help. keep in mind that rooting a phone requires a lot of patience, be sure that ur phone is 100% charged before u start and backup your sms and phone contacts before rooting. How to backup sms and contacts u ask ??
try googling it
Or you could try the guide by someguyfromhell also a sticky thread in this forum. Thats how i first rooted my phone.
well i guess thats the motivation u need. Go ahead and root ur phone
All d best and good luck
MoonBlade said:
[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
Use this guide. The author has clearly explained how to root including screenshots. Thats pretty much spoon feeding right there. still if u manage to brick your phone dont worry we are here to help. keep in mind that rooting a phone requires a lot of patience, be sure that ur phone is 100% charged before u start and backup your sms and phone contacts before rooting. How to backup sms and contacts u ask ??
try googling it
Or you could try the guide by someguyfromhell also a sticky thread in this forum. Thats how i first rooted my phone.
well i guess thats the motivation u need. Go ahead and root ur phone
All d best and good luck
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ok. bro.. i tried rooting my device. but got an error. can you help me?
this is the error
23/029/2012 22:29:36 - INFO - Flashing data
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Checking header
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Flashing data
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="IMAGE_ADDRESS_RANGE";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN-block eraseblock mismatch";
which file did u flash?
try downgrading to gb via flashtool . try rooting and then upgrade to ics via flashtool
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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h.t.tp://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
remove the dot from h.t.tp
it work for me
MoonBlade said:
which file did u flash?
try downgrading to gb via flashtool . try rooting and then upgrade to ics via flashtool
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i js installed the HD rom specified here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation .touch is not working.. it is now on welcome screen for selecting language..wot to do now ?? please help
Vivek ps said:
i js installed the HD rom specified here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation .touch is not working.. it is now on welcome screen for selecting language..wot to do now ?? please help
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You are in Aroma Installer ... Some devs use this Aroma Installation in their ROMs...
Choose your device properly and then choose your language...
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Hello guys..
I am new to XDA and new to rooting..
I have unlocked my bootloader..now could anyone help me with a step by step guide on how to root my phone??
Thank You
Seriously man, have you even bothered to check sticky thread's?
This became crazy. It's not even funny any more, people asking questions while answers are already written and even made sticky threads.
Even googling for a "Root Neo V 4.0.4 4.1.B.0.587" which is btw your thread title, gives you XDA thread with instructions..
Sorry for being harsh but this is unbelievable..
YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
JuzDroid said:
YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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1) read them BETTER, it even says in thread title that it's for locked AND unlocked and even says that it's for that exact firmware which you have,
2) you don't need to be rooted to enter in recovery, since you are on unlocked bootloader, that's why there is kernel which hve CWM,
3) always ask in similar threads instead of creating new threads.
OK..
to start with..
this is your thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 .... in the root segment for unlocked bootloaders you have posted this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465 ....but it talks abt NEO only...and shouldnt be the clockworkmod recovery after i root??
Seriously man... These noobs keep spamming the threads... PLz moderators close this thread and take serious actions on such lazy ppl..
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JuzDroid said:
OK..
to start with..
this is your thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 .... in the root segment for unlocked bootloaders you have posted this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465 ....but it talks abt NEO only...and shouldnt be the clockworkmod recovery after i root??
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It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery, so it works for both. Otherwise I wouldn't say it's for Neo and Neo V.
Just follow instructions and everything will be ok.
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YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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Btw Lone Wanderer has also provided a noob solution guide!
And it includes. 587 as well!
And as for Madfysh's thread, I am sure his thread has it for sure,if not,the method remains the same! Just requires a bit of a thinking!
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Ghostfreak NB said:
Btw Lone Wanderer has also provided a noob solution guide!
And it includes. 587 as well!
And as for Madfysh's thread, I am sure his thread has it for sure,if not,the method remains the same! Just requires a bit of a thinking!
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Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
JuzDroid said:
Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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Seriously, man, learn how to SEARCH.
I just found it in less than 5 sec, just by using XDA search.
Madfysh said:
Seriously, man, learn how to SEARCH.
I just found it in less than 5 sec, just by using XDA search.
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OK, I followed your thread steps..after flashing the Kernel and superuser it keeps returning to CWM recovery mode....What to do?
JuzDroid said:
Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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I would help ya,but pls search! This would help you in solving future issues too!
Lone wanderer is the name of the guy! Search! You'll get his profile click thread started by him! You'll get it!
Or just Google The same!
Or Xda search it!
I,would've helped you with direct link but this method takes you a bit long but helps you in a similar situation!
Hope Madfysh doesn't mind my post either!
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OK, I followed your thread steps..after flashing the Kernel and superuser it keeps returning to CWM recovery mode....What to do?
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I wouldn't say anything if I didn't write "for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: and then link to kernel" and yet you still flashed it instead of hotboot it
I also told you in this very thread: It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery
Just flash back stock (or any else) kernel.
Madfysh said:
I wouldn't say anything if I didn't write "for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: and then link to kernel" and yet you still flashed it instead of hotboot it
I also told you in this very thread: It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery
Just flash back stock (or any else) kernel.
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Could I flash .img kernel from recovery mode?? as im stuck there and dont know what to do....
JuzDroid said:
Could I flash .img kernel from recovery mode?? as im stuck there and dont know what to do....
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Flash it same way how you flash it first time.
Look, read some sticky threads.. some threads which explains basics on android and xperias..
Madfysh said:
Flash it same way how you flash it first time.
Look, read some sticky threads.. some threads which explains basics on android and xperias..
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Ok i flashed it..but there is just one tiny problem...A stupid friend of mine flashed AOKP while we were stuck in recovery mode...now i flashed some old kernel..but the phone doesnt turn on..it keeps rebooting..so whats the next step?? should i hotboot the kernel from your thread or what??
Sorry for the inconvenience...
First make up, who is doing that phone, you or your friend. Can't be both. Or you will end up in this kind of situation.
Aokp rom, aokp kernel..
Ics rom, ics kernel
Gb rom, gb kernel
Logically, right?
As i said read some basic things. Or things can end up badly..
"A stupid friend of mine"... Im guessing that stupid friend of urs was your brain.. im sorry I couldn't resist..
First thing u need to do is switch off ur phone and put it aside before u hardbrick it and forget about it..
Then goto every single sticky thread and READ..nd then Read again..and again..
Then im pretty sure that stupid friend of urs will come up with a genius solution..
By now u should have realised why everyones askin u to read first..before doin anythin..
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