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OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
what kernel did tou use?
Could you please give a link?
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
[*]Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
[*]Fastboot flash any 2.3.7 Kernel with CWM
[*]Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
[*]Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
[*]Flash SuperUser & Power off again
[*]Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
[*]Enjoy root =)
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I checked it works for SXP.
Thanks for your help! :good:
i used this methode yesterday! and works perfect.
thanks for your posting
hagen.von.tronje said:
what kernel did tou use?
Could you please give a link?
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First post updated with kernel link
thanks !
need unlocked bootloader?
Do you need an unlocked bootloaderto root the device?
ste71m said:
Do you need an unlocked bootloaderto root the device?
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Yes, you would need to unlock your bootloader.
EDIT: Working good. Now If I want to go to CWM how can I do that ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992&page=56
locked bootloader , with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29752123&postcount=530
4rch0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992&page=56
locked bootloader , with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29752123&postcount=530
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Guess I'll wait for an easier method, if there will be one...
If I want a CWM I need to flash Doom's Kernel than again back to the stock ?
Yes, or wait until someone creates a new kernel for ICS.
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
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I on stock ICS 4.0.4 , Should i try this method directly or i need to unlock bootloader as someone has asked before ??
Will the method for unlocking / relocking bootloader remains same as that for GB ? i cant find a post about bootloader locking & unlocking for ICS !!
And after i have locked bootloader after performing the whole process, will my DRM keys ( track id etc ) remain intact ??
aayush_neov said:
I on stock ICS 4.0.4 , Should i try this method directly or i need to unlock bootloader as someone has asked before ??
Will the method for unlocking / relocking bootloader remains same as that for GB ? i cant find a post about bootloader locking & unlocking for ICS !!
And after i have locked bootloader after performing the whole process, will my DRM keys ( track id etc ) remain intact ??
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Use this to unlock the BL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29281222
after you have unlocked follow the instructions on this topic
What about CWM?
is there anyway to CWM work?
so for the one who can't unlock their bootloaders
Which SuperUser zip file should I download? there is a long list on the site and some fo them marked as x86 and ARM
EDIT- never mind this one worked "Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip"
3.2 is beta release. You can use 3.1.3 and 3.2. Make sure its for arm v7.
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
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After unlocking bootloader with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794800
I can proceed directly to this thread ??
And for relocking bootloader, do i have to flash the ICS rom again ?
OK, I tried installing this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737862, but I skipped step 0, as I had flashed my phone with that kernel a couple days ago when I rooted my phone, the rest of the steps I did all of them, all the cleans and wipes, but smth obviously went wrong, and my phone won't boot staying at the sony logo. I saw some other threads here with the same problem, but I couldn't find a solution. If anyone has a solution that will work at 100%, I'd appreciate it. My phone is not recognized by PC Companion so I Can't do anything there. I can't boot into cwm either, I can only use flashtool to flash my phone with a kernel, and I can't use fastboot mode as my device is not recognized in flashboot either.
use SEUS and repair your phone. (when it ask you have the latest version, just install anyways)
Read.. read.. read.. same posts.. same questions.. but different people..
Xda is just not to post your questions.. its there to learn.. bro search.. there is answer to this to..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
Do a full wipe n reinstall the rom
Bro
Gl
Okay. So it is possible to Flash a ftf file o your phone. And Fastboot mode is used to Flash kernels, While Flashmode is used to flash ftf files.
Thing to do is,
1.Get a ftf file ( better if prerooted )
2. Flash ftf to you phone using flashtool. (flashmode)
3. Then Flash Pureness With all steps followed strictly.
Or
1. Get ftf which is not pre rooted.
2. Flash ftf on you phone.
3. Root your phone again and install CWM. or Flash Custom kernel which comes with CWM using Flashtool (fastboot mode) and flash superuser.zip via CWM to root. ....// Both methods are to root you phone.
4. Install Pureness following each instructions.
Dont worry!
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
axel_foley said:
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
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Thanks man, that's what I was looking for, the stock ICS for my phone. Did that, re rooted my phone and this time things went fine, I managed to install pureness, even though I didn't do it from cwm directly, but from a program called x-parts (which seems to install cwm) since cwm itself would say no recovery for your phone or something, once again thanks. Also, that method with SEUS works as well, so thanks to that other guy, too. And to the guy saying search, I searched, read my OP, and I tried different stuff before asking here for like 4-5 hours, but I just panicked into thinking I ruined my phone so I came and started my own thread, since that's what the guy in the 'welcome noob' video said, but I guess people aren't allowed even to ask around here.
I never had this kind of problem, but try these following steps , may be this will help you:
1. Reboot your phone and hold back key : this will help you to set your cellphone in fastboot mode
2.Download android sdk from here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (chose the zip file)
after download extract the file and rename it to androidsdk (you must have java)
put the folder (androidsdk) on drive c
3. Then download recoveryNeo.img from here (on the first post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
after you put the file recoveryNeo.img on androidsdk /tools
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5.now from your PC start choose run and type cmd then ok
copy and paste these orders (press enter after evry order)
cd/
cd/androidsdk/tools
fastboot devices (you must see the SN of your device)
fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img
after finish
fastboot reboot
By following above steps you can easily get into CWM Mode without pressing volume keys..Try them once , i hope that will help you
abhirocks said:
I never had this kind of problem, but try these following steps , may be this will help you:
1. Reboot your phone and hold back key : this will help you to set your cellphone in fastboot mode
2.Download android sdk from here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (chose the zip file)
after download extract the file and rename it to androidsdk (you must have java)
put the folder (androidsdk) on drive c
3. Then download recoveryNeo.img from here (on the first post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
after you put the file recoveryNeo.img on androidsdk /tools
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5.now from your PC start choose run and type cmd then ok
copy and paste these orders (press enter after evry order)
cd/
cd/androidsdk/tools
fastboot devices (you must see the SN of your device)
fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img
after finish
fastboot reboot
By following above steps you can easily get into CWM Mode without pressing volume keys..Try them once , i hope that will help you
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As I mentioned in my previous post, I managed to fix it, but thank you, I appreciate it, and will keep this method in mind for future references, in case I or anyone I know screws things up
Flash 4.1.B.0.587.ftf using flashtool
or
1.Factory reset in cwm
2.wipe cache partition
3.wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /data
6.Format /cache
7.Install XXX.zip (XXX=the rom name)
8.Install patch for your phone model (if there are)
9.Reboot
U seemed to take things wrongly bro.. see whatever solutions people have provided u is from xda threads only right? Soo that means if u read u will get it.. its not that we dont want to help.. the point is the help is already available.. its just that u have to search.. thats all.. bcz mny people have this doubt..
evry person rooting his phone n doing this stuff first tym has this doubt.. n helps are already provided.. dont misunderstand people and blame that u are not allowed to ask questions.. chill and understand..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
abhirocks said:
I never had this kind of problem, but try these following steps , may be this will help you:
1. Reboot your phone and hold back key : this will help you to set your cellphone in fastboot mode
2.Download android sdk from here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (chose the zip file)
after download extract the file and rename it to androidsdk (you must have java)
put the folder (androidsdk) on drive c
3. Then download recoveryNeo.img from here (on the first post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
after you put the file recoveryNeo.img on androidsdk /tools
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5.now from your PC start choose run and type cmd then ok
copy and paste these orders (press enter after evry order)
cd/
cd/androidsdk/tools
fastboot devices (you must see the SN of your device)
fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img
after finish
fastboot reboot
By following above steps you can easily get into CWM Mode without pressing volume keys..Try them once , i hope that will help you
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my neo v stuck at sony logo..
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Legdotus said:
OK, I tried installing this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737862, but I skipped step 0, as I had flashed my phone with that kernel a couple days ago when I rooted my phone, the rest of the steps I did all of them, all the cleans and wipes, but smth obviously went wrong, and my phone won't boot staying at the sony logo. I saw some other threads here with the same problem, but I couldn't find a solution. If anyone has a solution that will work at 100%, I'd appreciate it. My phone is not recognized by PC Companion so I Can't do anything there. I can't boot into cwm either, I can only use flashtool to flash my phone with a kernel, and I can't use fastboot mode as my device is not recognized in flashboot either.
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same problem for me..help...NEO V
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Legdotus said:
OK, I tried installing this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737862, but I skipped step 0, as I had flashed my phone with that kernel a couple days ago when I rooted my phone, the rest of the steps I did all of them, all the cleans and wipes, but smth obviously went wrong, and my phone won't boot staying at the sony logo. I saw some other threads here with the same problem, but I couldn't find a solution. If anyone has a solution that will work at 100%, I'd appreciate it. My phone is not recognized by PC Companion so I Can't do anything there. I can't boot into cwm either, I can only use flashtool to flash my phone with a kernel, and I can't use fastboot mode as my device is not recognized in flashboot either.
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same for my neo v..help
fixed
axel_foley said:
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
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thanx a lot
Please Guide...!!!
vishal_android freak said:
Read.. read.. read.. same posts.. same questions.. but different people..
Xda is just not to post your questions.. its there to learn.. bro search.. there is answer to this to..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
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May be new user....doing experiment....Please guide him!!!
dvrp said:
May be new user....doing experiment....Please guide him!!!
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Already quite a few guides and one of the most noob friendly guides are available in this Neo forum and we are lucky to have it
Why not make use of their time and effort?rather than duplicating a post and cluttering up the forum!
The threads /guides are noob friendly
Creating a new thread without searching /without checking for a thread having similar title is not appreciated here!
I get your point and also know you didn't ask the question but just wrote this to clarify things incase you weren't aware!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
same problum
i have rooted my neo v fewdays ago.everything went fine and i installed a custom rom(revolution icshd) based on stock kernel that went fine too but after few days when rebooting my phone got stuck on sony logo. i tried flashing ftf file but it didnt helped.cant go into fastboot mode either.My usb debugging mode is off plzzz helpppppp
Region
axel_foley said:
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
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Does region matter? I have downloaded: MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263.
Gaks said:
Does region matter? I have downloaded: MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263.
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Nope it doesn't
Just bloatware differs
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
Thx thx thx
axel_foley said:
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
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Man a mill thx! I thought that I had ruined my phone. Flashtool worked for me. Thx again!
So a big thanks for that! Mine was stuck on Sony logo, I thought I might be facing my first serious bricking disaster, was keeping quite calm and then came across your post...Yeah! So they're right when they say 'read, read, read..'
Thanks again for such a clear post...
how i can root the new firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54 for the xperia u ??
First, you need to flash the B.1.10 kernel available here and then, root it using Bin4ry's Tool After that, flash back B.1.54 kernel and you are done
and how i do it? can you write an instruction
i know, my english is bad ^^
Do you know how to use Flashtool ? What you need to do is either get the kernel file or the entire Stock FTF from here, then flash it with Flashtool
After selecting Flashtool, deselect all the options on top right relating to Wipe and select all options on bottom right pertaining to Exclude, except for Exclude Kernel (we dont tick Exclude Kernel). Then click Flash and connect your device and you succesfully flashed just the kernel of that FTF
Step-by-step please!
i dont get it
please can you make a step by step instruction for me please
i know my english is bad ^^
Take a look at this video It shows how to flash an ftf with Flashtool
Qadir64 said:
i dont get it
please can you make a step by step instruction for me please
i know my english is bad ^^
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or: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36108629&postcount=245
Step by step here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35339192&postcount=173
Root access gone after flashing 6.1.1.B.1.54
1) I had xperia U firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 .
2)
I rooted my my xperia U with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
It was rooted perfectly.
3 ) Later on, I used flashtool to upgrade flash my phone to 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware
using this --
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075526
But, now when I am opening Titanium Backup or other application. I see the message no root access found!
I saw in some thread that adding some files helped restore root access...
Please advise...
Root access gone after flashing 6.1.1.B.1.54
Min3r said:
Take a look at this video It shows how to flash an ftf with Flashtool
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Root access gone after flashing 6.1.1.B.1.54
1) I had xperia U firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 .
2)
I rooted my my xperia U with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1933985
It was rooted perfectly.
3 ) Later on, I used flashtool to upgrade flash my phone to 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware
using this --
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2075526
But, now when I am opening Titanium Backup or other application. I see the message no root access found!
I saw in some thread that adding some files helped restore root access...
Please advise...
Hey bro,
Sorry for late reply When you flash stock ftf, you'll lose root What you need to do is flash back just the Kernel of B.10 [In Flashtool deselect all the Wipe Commands and select all the Exclude Commands except the Kernel) and then you can root with Bin4ry tool or Flashtool. Then after that, flash back the kernel of B.54 or whichever firmware you wanted by the same way I just described
Hope it helps
Cheers
Min3r said:
Hey bro,
Sorry for late reply When you flash stock ftf, you'll lose root What you need to do is flash back just the Kernel of B.10 [In Flashtool deselect all the Wipe Commands and select all the Exclude Commands except the Kernel) and then you can root with Bin4ry tool or Flashtool. Then after that, flash back the kernel of B.54 or whichever firmware you wanted by the same way I just described
Hope it helps
Cheers
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Thanks a lot it worked :good:
Dear All,
I am currently using CM 10 coconut on my WT19i and would like to flash back to latest stock firmware . Could you guys please help me on this?
Thanks
byazid said:
Dear All,
I am currently using CM 10 coconut on my WT19i and would like to flash back to latest stock firmware . Could you guys please help me on this?
Thanks
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flashtool but I never managed to flash firmware with it. I bought wotan server for flashing to stock
byazid said:
Dear All,
I am currently using CM 10 coconut on my WT19i and would like to flash back to latest stock firmware . Could you guys please help me on this?
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see below. (my answer) flashtool is the easiest method.
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stefaca said:
flashtool but I never managed to flash firmware with it. I bought wotan server for flashing to stock
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r-e-a-l-l-y ?? this is just as easy as strap ur socks on .... in case u will have to do it another time i write here the steps:
0.5: DON'T CONNECT PHONE NOW!
1. dl & install flashtool (install it in ''C://'' / maindrive not in other folders!) go to the drivers folder (of flashtool install) & install the drivers you need for your phone.
2. download & place a .ftf file (latest avaiable STOCk ROM file) in the ''firmaware'' folder of flashtool install.
3. open flashtool (not the ''flashtool64'' ); click on flash (icon); select flashmode. select the wanted FW (software to install) leave all untouched ; ONLY tick in ''EXCLUDE'' on ''TA''
4. start flash, flashtoll will tell you to connect the phone. connect the (powered off) phone WHILE HOLDING volume down (may differs on phone model, use google then). grenn light will lit, flashtool will start doing the job. after all finish, disconnect phone & DONE.
NOTE: you need to install the android SDK (more important the google USB drivers, which will install by default) if your phone dont get recognized by pc/ flashtool
SONY FORUM (intruction with pictures & u can download there the ftf files ) http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Android-development/GUIDE-How-to-Install-Jelly-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
bejunk said:
r-e-a-l-l-y ?? this is just as easy as strap ur socks on .... in case u will have to do it another time i write here the steps:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710601 this is my try and after I did all with wotan server in 2sec
So I downloaded the firmware I want with XperiFirm (it's the newest stock firmware for my region - 3.111) aaand I don't really know how to flash it. XperiFirm just gave me a folder with a bunch of files and there is no .ftf file which I thought flashtool needed. Can anyone give me a quick "tutorial" on how to flash this to my device? Thanks EDIT: I started flashing but the process seems to be stuck at "Opening TA Partition 1" Should I just give it more time or try again?
U need to compile that folder in to a ftf file using flashtool. After that u can flash it. Tools/bundles/create thats where u can compile it. If u don't know how to proceed from that point just search from google "how to make ftf file with flashtool"
Suppeman said:
U need to compile that folder in to a ftf file using flashtool. After that u can flash it. Tools/bundles/create thats where u can compile it. If u don't know how to proceed from that point just search from google "how to make ftf file with flashtool"
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Thanks, I figured that out now but if you look at my edit of the original post, I have a new problem... Any ideas?