Hi all, I've a rooted XT910 with system version 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU. I've read several thread but I'm a little bit confused and I've some question :
1) There is a lot of Custom ROM, some of those requires different kernel version. When I flash a different kernel I flash the kernel of every rom ? Also the kernel of Stock ROM ( I've installed SafeStrap ) ? How do I install only the kernel that I need ?
2) Can I install any OTA from the recovery mode ? Can I install again 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU from the recovery ? Or Do I have to use RSD Lite ?
Sorry for the noob questions.
Cheers,
Campo
campo8558 said:
Hi all, I've a rooted XT910 with system version 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU. I've read several thread but I'm a little bit confused and I've some question :
1) There is a lot of Custom ROM, some of those requires different kernel version. When I flash a different kernel I flash the kernel of every rom ? Also the kernel of Stock ROM ( I've installed SafeStrap ) ? How do I install only the kernel that I need ?
2) Can I install any OTA from the recovery mode ? Can I install again 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU from the recovery ? Or Do I have to use RSD Lite ?
Sorry for the noob questions.
Cheers,
Campo
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1. No you cant, you can only have one of the kernels
2. You need to install the OTA using the stock recovery, rsd lite is not need because you are already on the firmware
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TheMrcool212 said:
1. No you cant, you can only have one of the kernels
2. You need to install the OTA using the stock recovery, rsd lite is not need because you are already on the firmware
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Thanks for the reply. What do you mean that I'm already on the firmware ?
campo8558 said:
Thanks for the reply. What do you mean that I'm already on the firmware ?
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He means that you already have the correct firmware version the OTA will work with, just remember that if you want to apply the update and keep root you must follow the procedure as described in the update post. Don't know what/if it will affect/work with Safestrap installed though ...
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Hello all. I decided to install Hybrom on my Xperia mini pro (sk17i) but i'm little confused at the moment and don't know what to do. I have installed CM 7.2.0 rom with FreeXperia kernel. If i want to install the Hybrom, i just need to flash stock firmware via flashtool, install Clockwork once again, then install some custom kernel like Rage and then install the rom? Or do something else? And do i need to relock the bootloader to flash stock firmware?
Install stock firmware, install kernel, install ROM. That's all. No relock needed. Custom kernel already includes Recovery so it is not needed.
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And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
papaj42 said:
And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
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Flashing stock firmware - if you choose it in Flashtool, then yes.
Custom - no, you have to do it yourself before installing the ROM.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
papaj42 said:
Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
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Stock firmwares in .ftf file already include ROM and kernel both.
Most custom ROMs have their own custom kernel that you need to install yourself. Sometimes it is written in the topic as separate download link, sometimes it is included inside the .zip file, then you need to extract it and flash via fastboot. Check my tutorial, if you need help with it.
Baseband will depend on the custom ROM.
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
arman0077 said:
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
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dude you are posting threads in development section, general thread is right.
answer to the question,
do not think so, since most CWM recoveries are in the kernel, but i could be mistaken
there is a command to flash kernel files via cwm but sadly it is not possible with our xperia phones.
I've tried it unsuccessfully. search the xda forum for further explanations.
No, it won't work. We have different and separated kernel "partition", and it we can only access from fastboot.
using fastboot is better way to avoid brick phone, I think
arman0077 said:
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
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Never heard of a trick or apps that can do your question; though direct installation of ROM is possible via CWM or ROM tool box (search for it on the market) It can do a lot of stuff for your phone provided it is rooted and BL is already open.
luiphilip said:
Never heard of a trick or apps that can do your question; though direct installation of ROM is possible via CWM or ROM tool box (search for it on the market) It can do a lot of stuff for your phone provided it is rooted and BL is already open.
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that method working on samsung galaxy,but it will not works on Xperia.
there 2 ways to flash kernel
1. using fastboot (boot.img)
2. using flashtool (ftf)
puppet13th said:
that method working on samsung galaxy,but it will not works on Xperia.
there 2 ways to flash kernel
1. using fastboot (boot.img)
2. using flashtool (ftf)
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Teehehe, havent tried it yet on installation of rom via rom toolbox. I have just read that function while doing some app research.
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arman0077 said:
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
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I think not, but, i can be wrong!
Hi, I would like to use Custom ROM for my S2, but I'm afraid there's some error when I use the ROM and Kernel.
What should I prepare before some error is occurred ?
I never update to ICS, so I don't know which one the StockROM is.
Anyone could help me ?
Thanks.
Hi,
you need to read the guides :good:
greetz
gyverd said:
Hi, I would like to use Custom ROM for my S2, but I'm afraid there's some error when I use the ROM and Kernel.
What should I prepare before some error is occurred ?
I never update to ICS, so I don't know which one the StockROM is.
Anyone could help me ?
Thanks.
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Read some guides for odin. Then go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware and flash through odin, there's some ics firmware on the site.
Or you can root your device and flash a custom rom through cwm recovery.
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Yay... Success...
I hope there's no error when I'm used it
Thanks..
Hi All,
i have just rooted my SK17i. i was on ICS and now i have downgraded to GB 2.3.4. i am looking to update the phone to a custom ICS rom.
i have gone through the tutorials available, but being a noob it was a bit tough for me to understand all the technical details.
please help me and suggest. thanks in advance.
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
thanks
sandy7 said:
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
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Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
sandy7 said:
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
sjstays said:
thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
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I suggest u SEUS..
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sandy7 said:
I suggest u SEUS..
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many thanks, will keep you posted once done...
hi all,
i tried the methods mentioned in the links pos9ted earlier to upgrade the phone to ICS first using SEUS and hen root it. unfortunately it did not work out. i can confirm that the steps mentioned were done correctly. what i have done is have downgraded to Gb and then rooted it. Post that i have installed a custom rom. is there any way i can install a custom rom for ICS now?
AW: How to install ICS based rom on a rooted Mini pro
for most custom roms you need to unlock your bootloader, or look if the rom you like to have is for locked bootloader too. for some roms you need to flash different kernel first. i would suggest you to flash a prerooted kernel with built in recovery. then you can install new rom via that recovery.
For installing custom roms like cm etc you need to unlock bootloader, if you don't want to do that go here and find a rom that does not need bootloader unlock. if you didn't unlock bl, download xparts and install cwm.
for unlocking, go here
then go here find a custom rom, copy zip to sd card, extract boot.img to pc, flash boot.img in fastboot mode of flashtool or fastboot, boot device, enter cwm and flash zip from sd.
thank mihann for the excellent guide.
hope it helped
THIS is a collection of roms + kernels + guides + scripts. You may need it
sjstays said:
Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
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you got it wrong.., you can root your phone even if you're in ICS..,
do you have a Locked or unlocked Bootloader..,???
The same as stock + root.
ROM:
http://speedy.sh/qYeq2/C5303-Generic-12.1.0.1.201-signed.zip
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!boIBHLjR!qsnN28c9xqTMq562a2lgQ6AdZVlgL4uqJZBVU75lKGk
Kernel (for flashtool after install rom)
http://speedy.sh/rFurz/C5303-12.1.A.1.201-kernel-only.ftf
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!zo4HxQQa!-rVewRUW0xcOz8WFxhfOnBR1RyjsIOknQlZ6sIPGDDA
STEPS:
Download the .zip file (see downloads)
Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off
Open flashtool into flashmode
Flash 201 kernel
Reboot device
Done
Than'k
Could you upload it with something else (for example https://mega.co.nz or http://d-h.st/) because I don't have a premium acount on speedy share, and I dont want to bloat my computer with their download assistant .exe file...
What kind of fw is this? Generic Europe? Generic Global?
Thanks for sharing!
could anyone confirm this one ?
Thank'd.
Btw, how do you make the kernel only ftf? I know how to make a full ftf and extract the kernel.sin from it. Then how to make the ftf from it? Or.. any other way? Thanks in advance.
any other link ?
because i dont have premium account.
thanks
Well no need for me to update my thread..... (kidding)
Nice work mate
the more devs we have the better the community
"Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off"
Flash ?? So i need recovery in my SP with .206 ???
AdamBialas said:
"Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off"
Flash ?? So i need recovery in my SP with .206 ???
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It is a pre-requisite that customised or cooked roms need root & recovery to install...
Im still using Stock rom .245(4.1) rooted with CWM. Do i still need to install .254(4.1) and .266(4.3) before flashing this rom and kernel? thanks in advance
cidane said:
Im still using Stock rom .245(4.1) rooted with CWM. Do i still need to install .254(4.1) and .266(4.3) before flashing this rom and kernel? thanks in advance
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I don't think so. I have flashed a few cooked (current) ROMs with .254 rooted + CWM. What matters is having CWM to flash the ROM which comes in zip files...In fact, I had to downgrade to .254 in order to root + CWM to flash
so to correct my understanding
ROM in OP is pre-rooted but Kernel in OP is stock kernel without root?
Exactly what are the changes in this FW
I mean geez Sony only put -_- battery improvements, software enhancements and are really very generic changes
thanks
Revontheus said:
Exactly what are the changes in this FW
I mean geez Sony only put -_- battery improvements, software enhancements and are really very generic changes
thanks
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Did you really expect them to say "Basically the same ROM without all the stuff ups we forgot to fix prior to releasing it"?
noonereallycares said:
Did you really expect them to say "Basically the same ROM without all the stuff ups we forgot to fix prior to releasing it"?
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No, At least they should've given the exact things they fixed liked the "App Installation Animation is fixed" instead of saying "Various System Improvements". It seems so general
headache59 said:
I don't think so. I have flashed a few cooked (current) ROMs with .254 rooted + CWM. What matters is having CWM to flash the ROM which comes in zip files...In fact, I had to downgrade to .254 in order to root + CWM to flash
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so do I still need to update to .254? im still .245 firmware
ahmedhappy312 said:
so to correct my understanding
ROM in OP is pre-rooted but Kernel in OP is stock kernel without root?
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Can anybody answer my question plz
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ahmedhappy312 said:
Can anybody answer my question plz
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Yes it is.
Did you change anything in the ROM apart from rooting it? There are some files missing compared to my german .201 version. I don't know if there are more files than the bloatware ones, it was just a short look into it.
anyone experience unknown baseband and wifi problem after flashing?