Hi,
I am new to xda, previously i read many posts about xperia u for updating and downgrading.
Can anyone please help me as I want a stable and bug free ROM for my Sony Xperia U st25i. I don't want to void the warranty just want to flash it. So please if anyone can help me with all the steps and the things required to flash. I am currently using Android version 4.0.4, Build number 6.1.1.B.1.10.
P.S. This is my first android device and i really don't want to brick it or void its warranty and I have never flashed or rooted my phone I am a noob.
Thank You.
ToxicAlien7 said:
Hi,
I am new to xda, previously i read many posts about xperia u for updating and downgrading.
Can anyone please help me as I want a stable and bug free ROM for my Sony Xperia U st25i. I don't want to void the warranty just want to flash it. So please if anyone can help me with all the steps and the things required to flash. I am currently using Android version 4.0.4, Build number 6.1.1.B.1.10.
P.S. This is my first android device and i really don't want to brick it or void its warranty and I have never flashed or rooted my phone I am a noob.
Thank You.
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Get Flash tool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1364068185000
Latest ICS for Xperia U from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
Then use flashtool to flash your Xperia U to ICS!
hi, this thread contains all the info about what to do to. In case you have issues installing USB drivers (I had, was a pain in the backside), download Moborobo and install it, then connect your phone to it. It will fetch and install the drivers (they are unsigned so Windows will ask your confirmation).
The ROM I use is this. Or at least, the version for Xperia Sola of that rom. The two phones are more or less the same under the hood.
JB!
I have one more question can Xperia U support JB? If yes then which ROM should I flash? Which should be stable and bug free please
ToxicAlien7 said:
I have one more question can Xperia U support JB? If yes then which ROM should I flash? Which should be stable and bug free please
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Currently, there is no JB fw for Xperia U. Even the official one.
via Tapatalk.
ToxicAlien7 said:
I have one more question can Xperia U support JB? If yes then which ROM should I flash? Which should be stable and bug free please
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No JB for XU, but you can use some of the JB apps and features ported for XU or ICS, they can be found on the themes and apps development section, jusr use the search option.
Mufrad said:
No JB for XU, but you can use some of the JB apps and features ported for XU or ICS, they can be found on the themes and apps development section, jusr use the search option.
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Themes and apps development section? where is that? Sorry I am new to android.
ToxicAlien7 said:
Themes and apps development section? where is that? Sorry I am new to android.
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Sorry for my noobness, I found the themes and apps development section.
Thank you for all the help.
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Hello.
I have an Xperia Mini ST15i With android 4.0.4 installed on it and as far as i could understand on your forum i can't root the device now because of the 4.0.4 firmware, anyway i stumbled upon the CyanogenMod 9 and i would like to try it on my phone, so :
1. Can i flash the CyanogenMod 9 on my phone even though i have the 4.0.4 installed? and how?
2. If it is possible -at least i hope so- can i use the SONY PC Companion to flash my phone back to original software if i didn't like the mod or if something has gone wrong in the process?
Thank you guys in advance for being detailed and direct :angel:
Mr0nLine said:
Hello.
I have an Xperia Mini ST15i With android 4.0.4 installed on it and as far as i could understand on your forum i can't root the device now because of the 4.0.4 firmware, anyway i stumbled upon the CyanogenMod 9 and i would like to try it on my phone, so :
1. Can i flash the CyanogenMod 9 on my phone even though i have the 4.0.4 installed? and how?
2. If it is possible -at least i hope so- can i use the SONY PC Companion to flash my phone back to original software if i didn't like the mod or if something has gone wrong in the process?
Thank you guys in advance for being detailed and direct :angel:
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Hello, yes, you can put the CM, 1st unlock your botloader and put a custon kernel, after, follow the instructions on CM´s thread.
toninsc said:
Hello, yes, you can put the CM, 1st unlock your botloader and put a custon kernel, after, follow the instructions on CM´s thread.
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I am kinda new to this forum, would someone direct me to the posts i need to do this stuff?
The sticky thread in this forum should have what you're looking for.
toninsc said:
Hello, yes, you can put the CM, 1st unlock your botloader and put a custon kernel, after, follow the instructions on CM´s thread.
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Can you please refer me to the CM thread for my Xperia Mini? cause i can't find it
Mr0nLine said:
Can you please refer me to the CM thread for my Xperia Mini? cause i can't find it
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Here you go
Cyanogenmod 9
But remember to unlock your bootloader first.
I want to install custom ROMs on my sony ericsson LWW. This my first time and i do not know anything about rooting.
My android is 4.0.4 [/B]kernel version 4.1.B.0.587.
I have till now just unlocked the bootloader following instructions on the sony website.
So my bootloader is unlocked.
Now from what i have understood reading all the threads that I have to root my phone and install CWM on it.
Can anyone please help me with it as i cannot do it!!!
Thanks!
kamatsagar said:
I want to install custom ROMs on my sony ericsson LWW. This my first time and i do not know anything about rooting.
My android is 4.0.4 [/B]kernel version 4.1.B.0.587.
I have till now just unlocked the bootloader following instructions on the sony website.
So my bootloader is unlocked.
Now from what i have understood reading all the threads that I have to root my phone and install CWM on it.
Can anyone please help me with it as i cannot do it!!!
Thanks!
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Firstly use the SEARCH bar and to answer your question, since your bl is unlocked so no need to root it just install any pre-rooted kernel with built in recovery and then flash any rom compatible with the kernel Best of luck
Best Regards,
AJ
if your bootloader is unlocked then just pick any kernel from LWW thread , be sure about kernel ( ICS,GB,or JB) , mostly every kernel have CWM recovery, and now you can install custom roms
alokbina said:
Firstly use the SEARCH bar and to answer your question, since your bl is unlocked so no need to root it just install any pre-rooted kernel with built in recovery and then flash any rom compatible with the kernel Best of luck
Best Regards,
AJ
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OHK!!
So now i just have to install a kernel n take a backup in CWM n then install a ROM....right???
Also can u plz suggest a good Kernel??
I searched n got a lot of kernels. Which one do u suggest??
I want to put android JB on my device.!!
kamatsagar said:
OHK!!
So now i just have to install a kernel n take a backup in CWM n then install a ROM....right???
Also can u plz suggest a good Kernel??
I searched n got a lot of kernels. Which one do u suggest??
I want to put android JB on my device.!!
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I'm sorry but such type of questions are discouraged in XDA as they compare the works of such great devs which is an insult to the. Try each since kernels are not of very big size and hope u can get the best one for you
Best Regards
AJ
alokbina said:
i'm sorry but such type of questions are discouraged in xda as they compare the works of such great devs which is an insult to the. Try each since kernels are not of very big size and hope u can get the best one for you :d
best regards
aj
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ohk!!!
Thanks guys!!
hi.. i use sony ericsson live with walkman.. in this thread "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514&nocache=1" .... In the first step for downgrading to GB 2.3 , 3 versions like .42 , .58 and .62.. are mentioned.. are those build versions.??? my fone's build version is 4.1.B.0.587.. how to find if my fone is .42 or .58 or .62.. pls help.. thank you..
deepakramji said:
hi.. i use sony ericsson live with walkman.. in this thread "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514&nocache=1" .... In the first step for downgrading to GB 2.3 , 3 versions like .42 , .58 and .62.. are mentioned.. are those build versions.??? my fone's build version is 4.1.B.0.587.. how to find if my fone is .42 or .58 or .62.. pls help.. thank you..
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if u just want to root , your phone, use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
its simple, one click & no downgrade need. (u can root your ics with this) and to answer your questions yes theses are (ROM) build numbers, has nothing to do with ur phone itself. bigger number means newer. yr phones build version is .587
Thank u so much for ur concern buddy.. but actually i wanted to flash a custom rom.. so i followed the instructions in this link.. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993703 ... i have did till unlocking the bootloader.. now i need to flash a recovery... i came to know that for this model the recovery comes integrated with the kernel.. i haven't come across anything like an integrated "kernel+recovery"... so am quite confused to make any next move.. please make me clear on this.. thanks in advance..
deepakramji said:
Thank u so much for ur concern buddy.. but actually i wanted to flash a custom rom.. so i followed the instructions in this link.. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993703 ... i have did till unlocking the bootloader.. now i need to flash a recovery... i came to know that for this model the recovery comes integrated with the kernel.. i haven't come across anything like an integrated "kernel+recovery"... so am quite confused to make any next move.. please make me clear on this.. thanks in advance..
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Check the development forum for any kernel you like and choose one of all these kernels. Of course it has to be compatible with your android version
And all kernels come with an integrated recovery, so just try one
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
mihahn said:
Check the development forum for any kernel you like and choose one of all these kernels. Of course it has to be compatible with your android version
And all kernels come with an integrated recovery, so just try one
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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Thank you guys.. i have flashed miui in my mobile.. but am facing issue with gyro sensor.. its working the way just opposite to how its meant to work.. how to fix it.. Thanks in advance..
Hello guys, probably i'm just i newbie and the answer of my question is easier than i think. I'm currently running the Cyano11 on my xperia p and i was thinking of trying a jb based custom rom, like the Phoenix. Firstly i have to flash the latest stock jb rom right? where i can find it? and for installing it, what i have to do? like the other roms, i can flash it with the recovery? and, what about the kernel? sorry guys, i'm really confused about that... is there someone who can help a terrible noob like me? thanks u a lot
tom
When you are trying to flash a rom read that page completely .. It has all the info you will actually ever need ever
Go to xperia p devlopment page .. First thread will be some thing like this "ROOTING UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER xx xxx xxxx .. NOOBS here !"
Read that thread completely you will end up having all you need
For kernel .. there is kernel in built in a rom so when you flash sony's rom you will have sony's kernel . For phoenix he asked you to flash NEMESIS because it gives you a custom recovery so that you can flash your rom from there .. thats it .
HIT THANKS dude .. psst I OWN A XPERIA P
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Hello man, sorry for the delay! i read all the information on that page months ago, when i tried to root the device. now i took another look on there but i just can't find how to flash the stock rom! this is my only trouble (since now)... can u tell me how to do?
tom
Anyone can help me? I cant find how to flash the stock rom...
Goto that newbies thread there will be a link in description to download stock ROM . install drivers on PC and install flash tool ..again all how tos are present in noobs
Sent from my Xperia P using XDA Free mobile app
i have everything ready (root, drivers ecc)! and now i have found the stock rom thank you man
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Hello , I am a Noob ,
I have a few questions ,
My Device
Xperia Neo V
MT11i
Android Version:
2.3.4
Build:
4.0.2.A.0.62
Kernel:
2.6.32.9.-perf ....... [did not write the entire thing]
I never updated it ,
Now , I want
1.Make a Complete Recoverable Backup of my Current OS (2.3.4)
backup my original firmware , and stock OS . So that if in future i want to go back to it , i can just use that to go back . (i hope i am able to make you guys understand)
As far as my knowledge goes , i should need TWRP Recovery , or CWM Recovery or something similar . Correct me if i am wrong .
2.Unlock the Boot-loader and Root it.
3.Install Last Officially available update , Manually and Try it out
Which is the last officially updated version available ?
4.If i Like it then OK , if not then
i will Install other Custom ROMs or CM13
Q1. i heard that Many Custom ROMs dont have FM and Camera Functions ?
Which Custom ROM has all the functionality as the Stock One ?
and is based on most updated version of android ?
5.KERNEL.
I just CANT understand this one , please help me understand it
Does any of the above need the kernel to be replaced ? by some other kernel ?
I dont have much knowledge of kernel
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Other Questions:
1.Why we are Flashing both .562 kernel .587 kernel one by one ?
Shouldn't we need only one ?
2. Can i update to Latest ICS via PC Companion and then root it ?
Will it affect anything ?
3.
Quote:
Disadvantages
1. Warranty is void..gone.. ---------- No Problem
2. You cannot update using PCC or SUES( if you try them..then u'll get a message saying that the software is modified and it wont proceed) ---------- No Problem since no update will come in future
3. No more DRM(Digital Rights Management)..things like Trackid, music like..etc - I like TrackID , but TrackID works with any mobile isnt it ? so what will change ? in Track ID ?
And which Custom ROMs require Unlocked Bootloader ?
Does CM Require it ?
Please help how can i do these and please educate me about kernel too .
P.S.
I tried posting this before in the [NEO/V/L Q and A THREAD]HELP THREAD (N00B friendly) Thread but No One Replied
Very Sorry i posted it here
i already tried the other place
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-neo/help/xperia-neo-questions-please-answer-t3658062
did you find any of the answers? i have just been handed down this phone, and i seem to have the same questions as you..
veloo said:
did you find any of the answers? i have just been handed down this phone, and i seem to have the same questions as you..
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Are people still using this phone in 2018?
Thats great!
Iqbal Ansari said:
Are people still using this phone in 2018?
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i guess not :/ probably why i got this handed down
veloo said:
i guess not :/ probably why i got this handed down
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Yeah I had the Xperia pro 5 years back and it was laggy as hell then and I can only wonder how laggy it would be now.