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Supporting UNLOCKED bootloader only! :-/
So this is simply stock ICS build .587 without ANY mods, flashable in CWM
The only thing I did, is remove the humongous amount of what I think is bloatware.
But fear not, if you're really fond of those 68 apks (61MB), I've created a flashable package for you to flash 'em back
I did this in an attempt to make it easier for some guys who keep asking how to root ICS even though there are several guides on XDA
Also, it could maybe be used as a basis for ROM cooking/ building.
Need help with unlocked bootloader support!!
I have an unlocked bootloader (official way).
I re-locked it again just to test if this ROM would work on locked BL.
No luck. It flashes just fine on unlocked BL. And when I re-lock, it continues to boot fine (stock kernel).
But when I re-flash the ROM from inbuilt CWM, it gets stuck at sony logo -.-
I would really appreciate some help to make this work on unlocked bootloader!?
Anyway... it does work fine on unlocked BL!
So enjoy!
[ST15i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?24p7e8tm9wb1rsa
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[ST17i]ROM [ported from ST15i]: http://www.mediafire.com/?cyltiyzsdyv8e5r
removed apps (same as for ST15i): http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[WT19i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?wnmbtdnm1ot8c3w
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?34yym1qllogndxc
Please try WT19i and ST17i and report if it works OK! I don't have those devices to test it.
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SK17i Official 4.1.B.0.587 by expeacer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902920
Basically the same thing, with the exception that this can be flashed on LOCKED BL!
So please go say thanX to him for this!
thanks for this man. this will save me from all the hassle of flashing via pcc/sus and rooting.
download now its working with custom kernel,..?
42me said:
download now its working with custom kernel,..?
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It's stock ROM. It'll work with every ICS kernel since they're based on stock
downloading now l will try with locked bt
milenkokg said:
downloading now l will try with locked bt
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ThanX!
Please make a nandroid backup! Since it's not sure to work on locked BL
no luck with locked bt,but with mesa work nice :good:
Wow! very easy to install this way, can anybody make CWM flashable for WT19i too?
Thanks
el_easy said:
Wow! very easy to install this way, can anybody make CWM flashable for WT19i too?
Thanks
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I'm gonna try to make those today/tomorrow. walkman, xmp and active.
I don't wanna port anything, but make it from devices ftf.
thank you very much for your work iONEx.
for MESA kernel userswho miss MIUI securrity thingy look at this:
[APP][MOD][4.0+] MIUI v4 Superuser & Permissions for non-MIUI Roms
WT19i added.
I also linked to expeacer's thread (SK17i) to make this thread complete.
If you need ROM for Xperia Pro, please go thank him!
iONEx said:
ThanX!
Please make a nandroid backup! Since it's not sure to work on locked BL
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ok thankss try it later quick busy right now...:highfive:
Rom is great thanx for it. But got message "You need to install Widget Preview Picker" while trying add new widget to homescreen on WT19i. And i do not want install all apps from addon package.
iONEx said:
Supporting UNLOCKED bootloader only! :-/
So this is simply stock ICS build .587 without ANY mods, flashable in CWM
The only thing I did, is remove the humongous amount of what I think is bloatware.
But fear not, if you're really fond of those 68 apks (61MB), I've created a flashable package for you to flash 'em back
I did this in an attempt to make it easier for some guys who keep asking how to root ICS even though there are several guides on XDA
Also, it could maybe be used as a basis for ROM cooking/ building.
Need help with unlocked bootloader support!!
I have an unlocked bootloader (official way).
I re-locked it again just to test if this ROM would work on locked BL.
No luck. It flashes just fine on unlocked BL. And when I re-lock, it continues to boot fine (stock kernel).
But when I re-flash the ROM from inbuilt CWM, it gets stuck at sony logo -.-
I would really appreciate some help to make this work on unlocked bootloader!?
Anyway... it does work fine on unlocked BL!
So enjoy!
[ST15i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?24p7e8tm9wb1rsa
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[ST17i]ROM [ported from ST15i]: http://www.mediafire.com/?cyltiyzsdyv8e5r
removed apps (same as for ST15i): http://www.mediafire.com/?p5hbbldjlie8ap5
[WT19i]ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?wnmbtdnm1ot8c3w
removed apps: http://www.mediafire.com/?34yym1qllogndxc
Please try WT19i and ST17i and report if it works OK! I don't have those devices to test it.
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SK17i Official 4.1.B.0.587 by expeacer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902920
Basically the same thing, with the exception that this can be flashed on LOCKED BL!
So please go say thanX to him for this!
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This is great - is there any chance of doing this to the same build for the st15a rom? (They are different). Thx -
zentrek said:
This is great - is there any chance of doing this to the same build for the st15a rom? (They are different). Thx -
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Link me to an ftf file and I'll do it.
It's not really that hard to do.
mordesku said:
Rom is great thanx for it. But got message "You need to install Widget Preview Picker" while trying add new widget to homescreen on WT19i. And i do not want install all apps from addon package.
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Then take just that out of the removed apps and push it to the phone..
Rudjgaard said:
Then take just that out of the removed apps and push it to the phone..
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but can not find something with similiar file name :/
mordesku said:
but can not find something with similiar file name :/
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I'm sorry about that problem, my bad...
I'm not really sure which app that is, try widgetonoff.apk
If not, just flash the removed_app zip file to return all apps. Then you can remove apps you don't want.
That's why I uploaded removed apps in the first place.
I'm coming from GB rom!!! do i flash kernel for ics?? or is the stock kernel built in already??
but i want a stock rom with stock kernel!!!
spurgeonjudah said:
I'm coming from GB rom!!! do i flash kernel for ics?? or is the stock kernel built in already??
but i want a stock rom with stock kernel!!!
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You need to flash an ICS kernel. everything works except FXP kernel.
Hi, I know the update 4.1.b.0.587 it's out, and I want to update my mini pro, but I'm stuck on .431 so anybody knows how can I update my SK17A because I tried with SEUS, and it says I already have the last update, PC companion say's the same thing, so if someone could help me that will be perfect..I have the mini pro SK17A not the SK17I
At the moment,4.1.b.0.587 is out only for Sk17i i guess.
Sk17a is till .431 as of now.
Have you seen someone using an sk17a with .587?
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012/09/all-xperia-2011-official-stock-firmware.html
Look in the thread by expeacer & thank him :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902920
Cheers. =D
XxStatiX said:
At the moment,4.1.b.0.587 is out only for Sk17i i guess.
Sk17a is till .431 as of now.
Have you seen someone using an sk17a with .587?
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012/09/all-xperia-2011-official-stock-firmware.html
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not really, but i dind't know that the sk17i was that different from the sk17a that's to bad, but i guess i should wait then
i guess i'm gonna forget about that update for know, so i have another question, and i hope someone could help me..as i have an stock rom, android 4.0.4, with stock kernel, compilation .431, no root, no unlocked bootloader, no nothing actually xD so my question is, my phone with ICS is a little slow, mostly on games, and i would like to know is what i need to do to solve that? i read on other threads that flashing a different kernel can fix that, it's that true? and besides, can i flash an custom kernel having an stock rom? how can i do that? i guess i need root on my phone first, i can do that, but i need to unlock the bootloader? that i don't want to do it
a stands for america!
And i is the international version!
That's what ive heard!
Idk what the differences are though
seleu said:
i guess i'm gonna forget about that update for know, so i have another question, and i hope someone could help me..as i have an stock rom, android 4.0.4, with stock kernel, compilation .431, no root, no unlocked bootloader, no nothing actually xD so my question is, my phone with ICS is a little slow, mostly on games, and i would like to know is what i need to do to solve that? i read on other threads that flashing a different kernel can fix that, it's that true? and besides, can i flash an custom kernel having an stock rom? how can i do that? i guess i need root on my phone first, i can do that, but i need to unlock the bootloader? that i don't want to do it
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Yes custom rom/kernel will make ur phone smooth in every way. But for trying custom kernel u need boot loader unlocked.But u can try custom rom without unlocking boot loader if u have rooted :good:
saqib nazm said:
Yes custom rom/kernel will make ur phone smooth in every way. But for trying custom kernel u need boot loader unlocked.But u can try custom rom without unlocking boot loader if u have rooted :good:
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Thanks! But i was talking about having stock rom with custom kernel, or do i need both for make it work better?..besides, the reason i haven't rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader is becauses is to hard! XD i remember when i used to have a motorola milestone, you just need to install the app universal androot, or use superone click, and that's it, you have your phone rooted, but know it's to difficult, i have a galaxy nexus too, i recently root that one, and it wasn't easy either but i did it, but with this one, the xperia mini, it looks like having root and unlock the bootloader it's no for everyone
After rooting,when I'm on cyanogenmod9 on ics,I can overclock to 1.6 ghz too while gaming.no lag in using phone too.though my bootloader is unlocked. I would suggest you to root for a better experience!
Cheers.
seleu said:
Thanks! But i was talking about having stock rom with custom kernel, or do i need both for make it work better?..besides, the reason i haven't rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader is becauses is to hard! XD i remember when i used to have a motorola milestone, you just need to install the app universal androot, or use superone click, and that's it, you have your phone rooted, but know it's to difficult, i have a galaxy nexus too, i recently root that one, and it wasn't easy either but i did it, but with this one, the xperia mini, it looks like having root and unlock the bootloader it's no for everyone
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U must unlock bootloader to use custom kernel even u use with stock rom.just unlock ur bootloader its not that tough.the easiest way to root after that just flash a custom kernel which is pre-rooted( like rage kernel & many) via flashtool.u will have root access
Sent from my Xperia Live With Walkman using xda app-developers app
saqib nazm said:
U must unlock bootloader to use custom kernel even u use with stock rom.just unlock ur bootloader its not that tough.the easiest way to root after that just flash a custom kernel which is pre-rooted( like rage kernel & many) via flashtool.u will have root access
Sent from my Xperia Live With Walkman using xda app-developers app
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Umm, so all i need to do is unlock the bootloader? Well i guess i can give it a try, thanks!
seleu said:
i guess i'm gonna forget about that update for know, so i have another question, and i hope someone could help me..as i have an stock rom, android 4.0.4, with stock kernel, compilation .431, no root, no unlocked bootloader, no nothing actually xD so my question is, my phone with ICS is a little slow, mostly on games, and i would like to know is what i need to do to solve that? i read on other threads that flashing a different kernel can fix that, it's that true? and besides, can i flash an custom kernel having an stock rom? how can i do that? i guess i need root on my phone first, i can do that, but i need to unlock the bootloader? that i don't want to do it
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To flash custom kernel you need unlocked bootloader, but for flashing custom ROM you need root and/or unlocked bootloader. Mostly of the ROMs work on locked bootloader too but if you want to play games so much you should Install Pure AOSP/AOKP based ROM and if you want best experience with games you should also install custom kernel.
seleu said:
Umm, so all i need to do is unlock the bootloader? Well i guess i can give it a try, thanks!
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Here brother,the sticky guide on unlocking your bootloader.
Its a little long,but easy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Its worth it!
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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..
Sent from my SK17i using XDA Premium HD app
sandy7 said:
I suggest u SEUS..
Sent from my SK17i using XDA Premium HD app
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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..,???
I recently rooted and installed cwm on my Neo V, so I can install cyanogenmod. I was going to unlock the bootloader before installing cyanogenmod, but someone told me that the bootloader needs to be unlocked before rooting.
So my question is, do I need to unroot, as well as remove clockworkmod to unlock bootloader? Please help!
falcon626 said:
I recently rooted and installed cwm on my Neo V, so I can install cyanogenmod. I was going to unlock the bootloader before installing cyanogenmod, but someone told me that the bootloader needs to be unlocked before rooting.
So my question is, do I need to unroot, as well as remove clockworkmod to unlock bootloader? Please help!
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lol ... Unlock Bl doesn't require unroot ! It not working together
Saingpor said:
lol ... Unlock Bl doesn't require unroot ! It not working together
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So, should I just unlock bootloader and install cyanogenmod now?
falcon626 said:
So, should I just unlock bootloader and install cyanogenmod now?
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Yeah
Just unlock BL...Flash custom kernel and then flash custom ROM
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
megatpanji said:
Just unlock BL...Flash custom kernel and then flash custom ROM
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
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Is it necessary to flash custom kernel before flashing ROM?
falcon626 said:
Is it necessary to flash custom kernel before flashing ROM?
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Sure ! THat's why it required you to unlock your BL
Saingpor said:
Sure ! THat's why it required you to unlock your BL
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Thanks. So, where can I get custom kernels from?
falcon626 said:
Thanks. So, where can I get custom kernels from?
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Custom kernel are found in Development section!
You may check my thread but for cyanogenmod Roms,you'll find kernels inside the zip you download!
Extract it and flash kernel,then the Rom
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
I've searched but can't seem to find an answer to my question, this thread seems to be closest. I have unlocked BL, rooted and flashed cm10 on my wife's Neo V, because on stock rom it was too slow. Runs great, really happy. Only problem, she uses a Barclays Bank app, but because it has detected that the phone is rooted, it won't let her use it. Can I unroot without losing the custom rom, or a way around making the app "beleive" that the phone isn't rooted?
JohnM1973 said:
I've searched but can't seem to find an answer to my question, this thread seems to be closest. I have unlocked BL, rooted and flashed cm10 on my wife's Neo V, because on stock rom it was too slow. Runs great, really happy. Only problem, she uses a Barclays Bank app, but because it has detected that the phone is rooted, it won't let her use it. Can I unroot without losing the custom rom, or a way around making the app "beleive" that the phone isn't rooted?
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No way to unroot if u want CM10 !
By the way I suggest u open superuser and scroll left and choose temp unroot
Sent from neo L using Stock Modded
JohnM1973 said:
I've searched but can't seem to find an answer to my question, this thread seems to be closest. I have unlocked BL, rooted and flashed cm10 on my wife's Neo V, because on stock rom it was too slow. Runs great, really happy. Only problem, she uses a Barclays Bank app, but because it has detected that the phone is rooted, it won't let her use it. Can I unroot without losing the custom rom, or a way around making the app "beleive" that the phone isn't rooted?
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Get another bank... Cant use cyanogenmod without root because root is part of cyanogenmod.. So next time yo need a phone with cyan you only need to fix bootloader and then flash you rom.. No root needed
I bought Xperia U couple of days back, I have already upgraded to ICS .10 stock firmware, unlocked bootloader and rooted. Now I need recovery (simple plain recovery, nothing added). Whats the easiest way?
myawan said:
I bought Xperia U couple of days back, I have already upgraded to ICS .10 stock firmware, unlocked bootloader and rooted. Now I need recovery (simple plain recovery, nothing added). Whats the easiest way?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455&highlight=cwm
there u go...
you should thry the .89 firmware
unleashurfreak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455&highlight=cwm
there u go...
you should thry the .89 firmware
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For the link you posted I need locked bootloader but I already unlocked it. Should I relock or is there any for unlocked bootloader as well?
myawan said:
For the link you posted I need locked bootloader but I already unlocked it. Should I relock or is there any for unlocked bootloader as well?
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it Works with unlocked bootloader as well
Xperia u cwm
I want to install kitkat in my xperia u. I need the latest Clockwork mod recovery(6.0.2.3 cwm xperia u). Can anyone specify the latest cwm link?
Prabu_Raj said:
I want to install kitkat in my xperia u. I need the latest Clockwork mod recovery(6.0.2.3 cwm xperia u). Can anyone specify the latest cwm link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/recovery-cwm-6-0-4-8-swipe-recovery-t2757988