Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good, so If you know any please share it with me, thanks
-Koxy
The_Koxy said:
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good, so If you know any please share it with me, thanks
-Koxy
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This should be in the Q&A section, and what is really good really depends on what you want from your phone. Not sure if you couldn't find anything, or didn't like what you did find...
Well, as I said, I want the best one, faster, less bugs, etc... As there is GingerDx v31 for x8, it's pretty good
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I still nee a help
Bro u must unlock boot loader to use custom room or kernel
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mono28aug said:
Bro u must unlock boot loader to use custom room or kernel
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No he doesn't, not for just a custom ROM anyway, and he already said he can't unlock his bootloader.
Start with this one, it's the last MiniCM7 by nAa which ran on stock kernel, based on Gingerbread 2.3.5.
SmG67 said:
No he doesn't, not for just a custom ROM anyway, and he already said he can't unlock his bootloader.
Start with this one, it's the last MiniCM7 by nAa which ran on stock kernel, based on Gingerbread 2.3.5.
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This one seems to be good, thanks. Could you help me a bit with finding a tutorial how to install it?
The_Koxy said:
This one seems to be good, thanks. Could you help me a bit with finding a tutorial how to install it?
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Get this (ClockWorkMod) and put it on your sd-card
Put the ROM on your sd-card too
Get flashtool (It's in the first post in the x10mini dev section)
Install it
If you do NOT have Sony Update Service or PC Companion then:
Install flashtool-drivers from the drivers subfolder and choose E10i Xperia X10Mini
Press the Padlock button in flashtool, this will root your phone
Press the Swiss flag (Plus) button in flashtool, this will install xRecovery
Choose Tools - Reboot - Recovery - Reboot default recovery
On your phone: Choose 'Install zip from sd-card' - Choose custom zip
Select CWM-recovery-3.2.0.0-r3-x10mini-Amend.zip
Select yes
Reboot your phone and press the back-button repeatedly just before and when the sony ericsson logo appears.
Choose backup and restore - backup (This will back up your current system and data so you can get it back later should you want to)
Choose Install zip from sd-card - Choose custom zip
Select MiniCM7-2.0.7.zip
Select yes
Do: Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
In the advanced submenu: Wipe Dalvik-cache
Reboot the phone and enjoy your new ROM
(You will have lost all your user-data so maybe it's a good idea to back up at least your contact-list to sd-card, which can be done when you enter the contacts app and press the menu-button, it will create a file on your sd-card that you can import again later.)
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Oh.. and I think you need to find Google Apps for Gingerbread too if you want the play-store, flash them the way you flash the ROM,
Okay, I'll do it tomorrow. Thank you a lot for your help.
The_Koxy said:
Hey guys, I'm sorry if I made a mistake making this topic here. In case I didn't, help me please.
In last couple of days I'm trying to find the best custom ROM for my X10 mini. The problem is that I CANNON unlock my bootloader so every ROM which requires it is out. I couldn't find anything really good........ -Koxy
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Well I can't tell you the BEST Custom Rom for X10 mini. But I can show you many Stock kernel based Rom that doesn't need to unlock Bootloader. Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
and Look for stock kernel based ROM section.
Hit thanks if i helped you.
xminirom said:
Well I can't tell you the BEST Custom Rom for X10 mini. But I can show you many Stock kernel based Rom that doesn't need to unlock Bootloader. Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
and Look for stock kernel based ROM section.
Hit thanks if i helped you.
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There is actually a custom ROM that does not require a unlocked bootloader, it runs with stock kernel. It is called MiniCM7Pro by BPaul. Google it.
k3vinwOw said:
There is actually a custom ROM that does not require a unlocked bootloader, it runs with stock kernel. It is called MiniCM7Pro by BPaul. Google it.
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You didn't get me do you?
I Told him that I Can't tell The BEST ROM. BUT I know there are some ROM. Note that some ROM not only one ROM that runs with stock kernel
and This POST>>>>>>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587177
Have a list of them. Anyway Just Chill...............
Related
[How-To] Running FXP, FXP Miui & Miui Prime on Locked BL (xRecovery / Free Kernel)
Following my FXP Port, I'm expanding the idea so that more people can enjoy these excellent roms on locked bootloader as well.
I have tested the method to work fine on FXP046, Oodie Miui Prime 004 and FXP Miui 1.4. It should work on subsequent builds unless there are major changes by the rom developer. It may work on other roms that are FXP based (but I have not tested)
Credits:
1. Z & J, Doomlord & azuzu - for too many things to mention
2. FXP, Oodie, Crowds - for the excellent roms
3. Tkymgr aka Goro - for the kernel I use as base.
4. Me - for putting these together
Instructions:
1. Do a backup before you proceed.
2. Download LockedBL.zip and copy it to SD Card: http://www.multiupload.com/1FI3RBPCOF
You need to install my modded kernel that comes with CWM5 first
- do steps 3 & 4 if your current rom is running on stock kernel or standard custom kernels
- skip steps 3 & 4 if you are currently running my Miui or FXP Port
3. Download CWM5.zip here: http://www.multiupload.com/9C0LAWAVJW
4. Flash it with xRecovery
5. Reboot and press [Back] key when "Xperia" logo appears, you should get into CWM5
6. Install the rom (FXP, FXP Miui or Miui Prime)
7. Install LockedBL.zip
8. Reboot and enjoy the rom
The rom will run on my modded Free Kernel 4.05.4 and support dual recoveries.
- To get into xRecovery, press [Back] key when SE logo appears
- To get into CWM5, press [Back] key when "Xperia" logo appears
thanks man,
now,we can play more
X10.cobra¿o.MIUI
Many thanks Cobrato I'll link this thread in my rom gladly
Excellent work ! ( as usual )
awesome work!
edit: just a question. if let's say I wanna flash extended settings after applying your locked bootloader zip over the Rom I wanna use , do I use x rec or cwm?
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Thanks a lot ...
jingjonas said:
awesome work!
edit: just a question. if let's say I wanna flash extended settings after applying your locked bootloader zip over the Rom I wanna use , do I use x rec or cwm?
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Depend on which one you use. Original one use cwm5. I'll usually convert it to xRec version.
cobrato said:
Depend on which one you use. Original one use cwm5. I'll usually convert it to xRec version.
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Dude your amazing
First baseband stuff and now this ?
Let me know of your new project and I will try to help you
By the way love the "COBRA" In the DP
Thank you cobrato,
I tried the method u sent me by pm and failed horribly.
Now can i try all as i wanted.
Many thanks
Kieron
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Do i need the cwm 5 file if i am already running your latest miui
Kieron
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cobrato said:
- do steps 3 & 4 if your current rom is running on stock kernel or standard custom kernels
- skip steps 3 & 4 if you are currently running my Miui or FXP Port
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I'd guess not.
spaarc said:
Dude your amazing
First baseband stuff and now this ?
Let me know of your new project and I will try to help you
By the way love the "COBRA" In the DP
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Thanks spaarc, will pm you if I need any help
The logo is courtesy of iridaki - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19364212&postcount=663
Thanks Cobrato, it's working like a charm for installing MIUI Prime 4.1!
Hi guys, i have some noob questions:
1: So guys, if i wanna test ICS alpha rom by Z i just need to flash it in CWM5 ?? Or i have to use flashtool to create a bundle ans stuf?? i'm on Locked bootloader
2: If so, i backed up my current rom in xrecovery. Can i use CWM5 to restore a xrecovery backup??
Tks
Has anyone ported FXP 047 using Cobrato's instructions?
hi, well i liked a lot your thread here and i have some questions am a newbie with a locked boot loader and never flashed a custom rom before.
well first i wanna ask if i flashed a rom in your method will my boot loader gets unlocked? and i loose the ericsson's warranty?
second i tried to flash ur steps but i failed could you help me and instruct me step by step in details how to flash these steps, esp. where i can find your modded kernel that comes with CWM5 and what do you mean by it.
thanks for your kind help.
waiting your feedback
darkylight said:
hi, well i liked a lot your thread here and i have some questions am a newbie with a locked boot loader and never flashed a custom rom before.
well first i wanna ask if i flashed a rom in your method will my boot loader gets unlocked? and i loose the ericsson's warranty?
second i tried to flash ur steps but i failed could you help me and instruct me step by step in details how to flash these steps, esp. where i can find your modded kernel that comes with CWM5 and what do you mean by it.
thanks for your kind help.
waiting your feedback
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1. Phone won't get bootloader unlocked when you do this .
2. Kernel is included in CWM5.zip , just flash it via xrec .
& Finally - The steps are clear enough , so no need to guide you again .Read the OP well
first thanks for your reply.
well i read the steps and they are clear, but am facing problem:
what i did:
i installed CWM5 via xrecovery
rebooted to CWM5 mode
installed the MIUI Rom, (error message, installation not completed)
can you know y?
thanks
Oodie said:
1. Phone won't get bootloader unlocked when you do this .
2. Kernel is included in CWM5.zip , just flash it via xrec .
& Finally - The steps are clear enough , so no need to guide you again .Read the OP well
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darkylight said:
first thanks for your reply.
well i read the steps and they are clear, but am facing problem:
what i did:
i installed CWM5 via xrecovery
rebooted to CWM5 mode
installed the MIUI Rom, (error message, installation not completed)
can you know y?
thanks
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well . I think you missed the most important part .
7. Install LockedBL.zip
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Have you done this ??
Edit : you have to press [Back] key when "Xperia" logo appears , to goto cwm rec .
Keep in mind that these roms need cwm to install .
Hello,
i root my phone and install xrecovery cwm5 with flashtool 0.5.3.
i reboot in recovery and wipe all, finally install pRime 4.2.
And reboot, but my phone stay on Sony Ericcson screen a lot of time (about 10 min).
i put out the battery and put in, my phone don't boot.
How can i return in recovery mode?
Please help me.
Thanks.
syd-3 said:
Hello,
i root my phone and install xrecovery cwm5 with flashtool 0.5.3.
i reboot in recovery and wipe all, finally install pRime 4.2.
And reboot, but my phone stay on Sony Ericcson screen a lot of time (about 10 min).
i put out the battery and put in, my phone don't boot.
How can i return in recovery mode?
Please help me.
Thanks.
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Did you install LockedBL.zip (via CWM5) immediately after installing prime4.2?
Dear reader,
I've been trying to root my phone for a couple of days now. (Sony Xperia Ray ST18i)
I've browsed to numerous forums/websites in search of a good tutorial/guide to help me do it.
Finally i've managed to find youtube clips which helped me step by step to getting it done.
First thing i did was this:
How to unlock BootLoader on Xperia Ray[Official 4.0.4 ICS]
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
I already encountered my first problem there. I wasn't able to unlock bootloader on my android 4.0.4 so i downgraded my phone to gingerbread 2.3.4. After that i repeated the unlock bootloader tutorial and i succesfully managed to unlock it.
After this i tried to root my phone with the easy rooting kit v.1.0
This worked but after turning my phone on, i noticed that the phone wasn't actually rooted yet.
After contacting the person who made the bootloader video, he told me that i had to flash my kernel. So i went ahead and used another of his video tutorials. (don't mind his english accent btw)
How to flash costum kernel[Sony Xperia Ray]
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
Now this, running with gingerbread 2.3.4. worked without a problem and i currently have a custom kernel installed onto my phone.
This is where i run into my problem.
According to his next video tutorial:
How to root Xperia Ray
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
He shows that you need to be in your phone's regular menu, in order to root your phone with the easy root kit made by DooM.
My problem is that i currently am stuck in the phone kernel menu. When i try to let my phone load up normally, it just keeps rebooting.
The kernel menu btw looks exactly the same like the one shown in the link below:
Xperia play (HOW TO ROOT, FLASH KERNEL, FLASH ROM )
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
Now i've tried my best to be as detailed as possible with what my current situation is.
My question would be: What am i doing wrong and how can i root my phone from where it is right now, because as it stands. I'm unable to use my phone.
Kind Regards,
Cashtecz
ps. ( i did a quick search on the forums but i haven't come across as post that shares the same problem as i have)
Don't worry... We all make mistakes.. The, problem seems to be with the kernel you've flashed.... I've found two guideshttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544513&highlight=kernel
Or you can revert back to stock ics http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239..
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rachit.rc96 said:
Don't worry... We all make mistakes.. The, problem seems to be with the kernel you've flashed.... I've found two guideshttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544513&highlight=kernel
Or you can revert back to stock ics http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239..
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
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Thank you for responding, i tried to first link and managed to root my phone succesfully.
I'm so happy!
Thanks again so much
cashtecz said:
Thank you for responding, i tried to first link and managed to root my phone succesfully.
I'm so happy!
Thanks again so much
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Oh one more question.
Is it possible, after rooting my phone to update my android to the latest version?
The current rom that i'm using doesn't have google play store in it, and i would like to have it so i can install apps such as whatsapp.
Sincerely,
cashtecz said:
Oh one more question.
Is it possible, after rooting my phone to update my android to the latest version?
The current rom that i'm using doesn't have google play store in it, and i would like to have it so i can install apps such as whatsapp.
Sincerely,
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If your bootloader is unlocked, not via pc companion or over the air.
On which rom are you currently on?
Normally you do a backup with for example titanium backup and flash the custom kernel, install the custom rom and restore the titanium backup...
P.S.: For every android version there is a zip file which contains the "gapps" (google apps like playstore) which you can flash with clockworkmod
mihahn said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, not via pc companion or over the air.
On which rom are you currently on?
Normally you do a backup with for example titanium backup and flash the custom kernel, install the custom rom and restore the titanium backup...
P.S.: For every android version there is a zip file which contains the "gapps" (google apps like playstore) which you can flash with clockworkmod
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Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
That's the page where i got my rom as well as the kernel from.
On that thread, it says that there is supposed to be a gapps package in the zip, but for me, it's not there.
Kind Regards,
cashtecz said:
Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
That's the page where i got my rom as well as the kernel from.
On that thread, it says that there is supposed to be a gapps package in the zip, but for me, it's not there.
Kind Regards,
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They say, you should download them from CM 7.2 thread. Just look here and select the lastest apps for gb (gingerbread) (or just look here).
Flash via cwm (install zip from sd card)
cashtecz said:
Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
That's the page where i got my rom as well as the kernel from.
On that thread, it says that there is supposed to be a gapps package in the zip, but for me, it's not there.
Kind Regards,
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http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zipflash in cmw
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rachit.rc96 said:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zipflash in cmw
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They are for ics, but he needs gingerbread gapps (CM7.2)!
mihahn said:
They are for ics, but he needs gingerbread gapps (CM7.2)!
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Now if i understand it correctly, i need to find gingerbread gapps Cm.7.2 then reboot my phone into recovery mode and install that zip file?
cashtecz said:
Now if i understand it correctly, i need to find gingerbread gapps Cm.7.2 then reboot my phone into recovery mode and install that zip file?
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Yes and no, the gapps aren't specific for cyanogenmod, just use the link i posted. Flash them, but rachit.rc96 posted an invalid link, cause they were for ics...
Here again: Download here and flash via recovery AFTER you had installed cm7!
mihahn said:
They are for ics, but he needs gingerbread gapps (CM7.2)!
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Oh.. Thank you
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cashtecz said:
Now if i understand it correctly, i need to find gingerbread gapps Cm.7.2 then reboot my phone into recovery mode and install that zip file?
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sorry I didn't know that you were using gb.. Use the. Link mihahn head posted.. You can also use cm7.2 gaap package..
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Okay so i've installed Cyanogen 7 and i made sure to download the file that was appropiate for my phone ST18i
I followed all of the steps but for some reason when i try to start my phone, it keeps rebooting when it asks me to press the android.
Why is this happening?
Sorry again for being so rubbish at this
cashtecz said:
Okay so i've installed Cyanogen 7 and i made sure to download the file that was appropiate for my phone ST18i
I followed all of the steps but for some reason when i try to start my phone, it keeps rebooting when it asks me to press the android.
Why is this happening?
Sorry again for being so rubbish at this
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Did you perform the factory reset in cwm? That's important!
mihahn said:
Did you perform the factory reset in cwm? That's important!
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Yes i did exactly what the guide said:
8. Now select “Wipe Data / Factory Reset” and then “Wipe partition cache” option (this is why you need to backup your data from the Xperia Ray).
cashtecz said:
Yes i did exactly what the guide said:
8. Now select “Wipe Data / Factory Reset” and then “Wipe partition cache” option (this is why you need to backup your data from the Xperia Ray).
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On which software version have you been before? On ICS or on Gingerbread?
mihahn said:
On which software version have you been before? On ICS or on Gingerbread?
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before all of this is was on ICS 4.0.4. but i downgraded to gingerbread 2.3.4.
cashtecz said:
before all of this is was on ICS 4.0.4. but i downgraded to gingerbread 2.3.4.
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Try another rom than cyanogenmod 7. Maybe try cyanogenmod 9 or 10. Or you install the kernel+zip again...
mihahn said:
Try another rom than cyanogenmod 7. Maybe try cyanogenmod 9 or 10. Or you install the kernel+zip again...
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Good news! i downloaded a different cyanogen 7 cm-7.2.0-urushi.zip and that one seems to be working.. now all i need to do is flash gapps and everything should work. I'll try that right now!
EDIT: Everything is working.. Appstore was already included with this cyanogen and i'm finally installing my phone now.
Thank you all so much for your help.
Kind Regards,
Hello guys,
I am a pure NOOB regarding Flashing, rooting and such stuff..
Yesterday, i went through Xperia Blog and found out that my Xperia Mini Pro will not be getting JB anymore, i was shocked... I am left with a buggy ICS which is bloated and a battery hog.....
I searched in Google if there is an alternate way to install JB and finally found out about Cyanogen Mod 10... As i am a newbie, i am just ignorant about all the steps that is being mentioned on each steps for installing it like for instance to Flash, Root etc...
Can anyone guide me through in installing JB or maybe a link to a thread with a detailed instruction for a noob like me..
Thanks Guys..
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then goto Servicr info--->Configuration and tell us the Rooting Status
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Okay, but for these steps you will loose your warranty.
Look in my signature, there's how to unlock the bootloader. This is necessary to flash the custom cyanogenmod 10 kernel. But you can only unlock if your rooting status is "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes", like jobayer said.
If your bootloader is already unlocked (only if you bought it second hand and the guy before you unlocked it), your bootloader status is "Bootloader unlocked: yes". Then you can go on with my tutorial how to install a custom rom. There's explained how to flash the kernel (boot.img) and how to install the rom.
If your rooting status is "bootloader unlock allowed: no", you can't do anything, except from paying for unlock the bootloader. This is hard to unlock, so I hope you have the rooting status "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" :good:
For any questions just ask
BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Hello,
Thanks for the speedy reply...:fingers-crossed:
It says Rooting Status:
BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Think i am in luck..eh!!
williamgurumayum said:
Hello,
Thanks for the speedy reply...:fingers-crossed:
It says Rooting Status:
BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Think i am in luck..eh!!
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Yes, now, if you want to install cyanogenmod, you can go on with unlocking bootloader. This will void warranty! If you want to, please look in my signature for a guide
If the bootloader is unlocked, you could go on with how to install a custom kernel/rom.
Hope these tutorials could help you, for any questions just ask
You can easily unlock your bootloader by this toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
(without writing any commands)
Then install a prerooted kernel to get root access
I suggest Kamarushv3 kernel... It is prerooted and will install clockworkmod
Then you will have to download FXP 142... the most stable CM10 for xperia mini
Then flash the kernel provided by fxp from the toolkit mentioned above
Your kernel will be installed
Then just flash the zip file via clockworkmod...
You will have JB running on your device
PREDATOR95 said:
Then install a prerooted kernel to get root access
I suggest Kamarushv3 kernel... It is prerooted and will install clockworkmod
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Do i need this?
Then you will have to download FXP 142... the most stable CM10 for xperia mini
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I visited FreeXperia page and downloaded this, i think it is 138
hotfile.com/dl/173456870/43e9f18/FXP138-cm-10-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip.html
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Can you please post the link for 142
Thanks for the great help..i really really appreciate it a lot..
http://code.google.com/p/freexperia/wiki/CyanogenMod10
Here are the download links for all cm10 FXP
i strongly recommend fxp142
In fxp138 camera don't work and it lags too much
And about Kamarushv3 kernel... It is easier to root this way... Otherwise you have to downgrade to gingerbread to root your phone
But by flashing any prerooted kernel you can directly get rooted...
Instead of saying thanks... You can always press thanks button
If you still face any problems... Just ask:thumbup:
PREDATOR95 said:
http://code.google.com/p/freexperia/wiki/CyanogenMod10
And about Kamarushv3 kernel... It is easier to root this way... Otherwise you have to downgrade to gingerbread to root your phone
But by flashing any prerooted kernel you can directly get rooted...
If you still face any problems... Just ask:thumbup:
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This step isn't necessary, if he wants to install cyanogenmod he could just flash cyanogenmod kernel, cause this one has cwm included and he doesn't need a rooted rom before
mihahn said:
This step isn't necessary, if he wants to install cyanogenmod he could just flash cyanogenmod kernel, cause this one has cwm included and he doesn't need a rooted rom before
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I didn't knew if fxp kernel was prerooted or not... So gave a general method...
PREDATOR95 said:
I didn't knew if fxp kernel was prerooted or not... So gave a general method...
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Okay, yes, because cm10 kernel by fxp is only for cm10 rom, so it's prerooted
Generally there are many kernels like rage kernel, panic, mesa, etc...
mihahn said:
This step isn't necessary, if he wants to install cyanogenmod he could just flash cyanogenmod kernel, cause this one has cwm included and he doesn't need a rooted rom before
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Guys!! Am confused, do i just need to follow the steps as stated by mihahn in his post. Or do i need a rooted phone in order to install CyanogenMod10. I am planning to do it on Wednesday. I am gathering all the stuffs now
So far i have the following tools:
1. FXP142_CM10.zip
2. flashboot.exe
3. SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123
As far i have read and learnt, i think i have all the tools that i need, right Guys?
Thanks
williamgurumayum said:
Guys!! Am confused, do i just need to follow the steps as stated by mihahn in his post. Or do i need a rooted phone in order to install CyanogenMod10. I am planning to do it on Wednesday. I am gathering all the stuffs now
So far i have the following tools:
1. FXP142_CM10.zip
2. flashboot.exe
3. SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123
As far i have read and learnt, i think i have all the tools that i need, right Guys?
Thanks
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Yup you must have your phone rooted to flash any custom ROM... In your case CM10 BY FXP
but as mihahn mentioned above that fxp kernel is prerooted...
So your phone will be rooted the moment you install the kernel... Clockworkmod will be installed
And then just flash the fxp142 zip via clockworkmod :thumbup:
To flash kernel
Follow steps given in quangnhut123 thread
You must have Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 installed to use the toolkit
williamgurumayum said:
Guys!! Am confused, do i just need to follow the steps as stated by mihahn in his post. Or do i need a rooted phone in order to install CyanogenMod10. I am planning to do it on Wednesday. I am gathering all the stuffs now
So far i have the following tools:
1. FXP142_CM10.zip
2. flashboot.exe
3. SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123
As far i have read and learnt, i think i have all the tools that i need, right Guys?
Thanks
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First put the FXP142 zip and the gapps for jelly bean on your sd card
If you mean fastboot.exe with flashboot.exe, no. You don't need it. Just download the SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool and run it. Follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader.
After that you can flash the kernel (which is a boot.img in the FXP142_CM10.zip, extract the zip and you have the boot.img). Now you flash the boot.img.
If there are no errors/bad blocks in the log disconnect the device and boot it. Press volume down again and again. Then you are in clockworkmod. Choose wipe data/factory reset and advanced -> wipe dalvik cache (you navigate with the volume + and - button and select with the home button, back with back button).
Now install zip from sd card -> choose zip -> choose the FXP142 zip. Wait until it has finished installing. Now you flash the gapps for jelly bean with install zip from sd card ...
Reboot and enjoy
i think i will be using mihahn's step as written in his post.. I think it is quite user friendly for a noob like me..
First i will unlocked the BL as instructed by mihahn in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376248#post31376248
and then i will install FXP10 as instructed in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879982
Hope i will not have a Brick phone..Keeping my fingers crossed..
UPDATE:
successfully updated to Jelly Bean yesterday with help from mihahn and PREDATOR95. Thanks again Guys....
The new Jelly Bean from CyanogeMod from Free Xperia is much much more smoother and faster than the ICS that was offered by Sony, although i miss few features of Sony, but i don't mind it as i am no longer using that laggy and buggy ICS of Sony......
Loving every bit of my new Android version.. So smooth even in its alpha(or maybe Beta) phase.........
Thanks guys...
williamgurumayum said:
UPDATE:
successfully updated to Jelly Bean yesterday with help from mihahn and PREDATOR95. Thanks again Guys....
The new Jelly Bean from CyanogeMod from Free Xperia is much much more smoother and faster than the ICS that was offered by Sony, although i miss few features of Sony, but i don't mind it as i am no longer using that laggy and buggy ICS of Sony......
Loving every bit of my new Android version.. So smooth even in its alpha(or maybe Beta) phase.........
Thanks guys...
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If you need any help just ask or message...
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
i notice something today...
when i tried to end my call, after a min or two of conversation, the screen is locked( i use pattern lock). Is this natural?
coz i don't find a way to end my call as the screen is locked...
And PREDATOR95 Thanks for the Keyboard app.. I have press the Thanks here in this post
williamgurumayum said:
i notice something today...
when i tried to end my call, after a min or two of conversation, the screen is locked( i use pattern lock). Is this natural?
coz i don't find a way to end my call as the screen is locked...
And PREDATOR95 Thanks for the Keyboard app.. I have press the Thanks here in this post
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Go in settings >accessibility
Select "power button ends call"
Now you can end calls by pressing power button...
Its just an alternative to the solution of your problem...
I don't use the Pattern lock... And don't have any knowledge about this bug
You should better ask Mihahn or FXP
Sent via Smultron
PREDATOR95 said:
Go in settings >accessibility
Select "power button ends call"
Now you can end calls by pressing power button...
Its just an alternative to the solution of your problem...
I don't use the Pattern lock... And don't have any knowledge about this bug
You should better ask Mihahn or FXP
Sent via Smultron
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Yes this is a bug, the proximity sensor is not working. There should be a fix around here, but not sure if there's one for sk17i yet. You could ask in FXP Cm10 thread, there are fixes for lww and st15i, maybe there's one for sk17i, too
EDIT:: Try this, but please make a nandroid backup before and backup the old configuration. Just in case it's not working!
I recently updated my friend's X10 to 2.3.3 (she was still on 2.1 - amazing).
I went forth and unlocked the boot loader and rooted the device - no issues at all.
Now I guess I simply wanted too much. Intrigued by all the ICS ROMs lying around here I finally decided to try one.
Good so I read a few howtos, and figured I needed to flash a new kernel before I flash a new rom. First things first, right?
So I flash feralab's v4.5 kernel as it seemed to be in a stable state. The next step would have been to install Vashida Reddys 003 ROM but I didn't get that far. Flashtool told me the kernel flash was successful... unfortunately the phone didn't boot anymore. Or only until the green Sony Ericsson logo
Desperately I downloaded SEUS and went back to stock.
What is it I did wrong? :-/
mika859 said:
I recently updated my friend's X10 to 2.3.3 (she was still on 2.1 - amazing).
I went forth and unlocked the boot loader and rooted the device - no issues at all.
Now I guess I simply wanted too much. Intrigued by all the ICS ROMs lying around here I finally decided to try one.
Good so I read a few howtos, and figured I needed to flash a new kernel before I flash a new rom. First things first, right?
So I flash feralab's v4.5 kernel as it seemed to be in a stable state. The next step would have been to install Vashida Reddys 003 ROM but I didn't get that far. Flashtool told me the kernel flash was successful... unfortunately the phone didn't boot anymore. Or only until the green Sony Ericsson logo
Desperately I downloaded SEUS and went back to stock.
What is it I did wrong? :-/
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you must have unlocked bootloader in order to install ics rom.
mrd7rs said:
you must have unlocked bootloader in order to install ics rom.
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I did that And it flashed ok... it's just the phone didn't work anymore
mika859 said:
I did that And it flashed ok... it's just the phone didn't work anymore
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make a full wipe on gb then flash kernel.. might tkae awhile to boot and when you see any lights press back button and install rom via recovery..
mika859 said:
I recently updated my friend's X10 to 2.3.3 (she was still on 2.1 - amazing).
...
Good so I read a few howtos, and figured I needed to flash a new kernel before I flash a new rom. First things first, right?
...
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mcsqwizzys98 said:
make a full wipe on gb then flash kernel.. might tkae awhile to boot and when you see any lights press back button and install rom via recovery..
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What do you mean by full wipe? factory reset, all the wipe options in xrecovery, format sd-card? Anything else?
Is it the right order to flash the kernel first and custom ics rom afterwards?
mika859 said:
What do you mean by full wipe? factory reset, all the wipe options in xrecovery, format sd-card? Anything else?
Is it the right order to flash the kernel first and custom ics rom afterwards?
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format system and data...
yeah flash kernel then rom...
i take o resposibilty
mcsqwizzys98 said:
format system and data...
yeah flash kernel then rom...
i take o resposibilty
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okay.. I'll give it another shot. If you are new to all this all these colorful threads with hundreds of posts to read are quite a chaos you know
If you take that rom, you need that kernel and afterwards you need these fixes and gapps and this shiny addon pack etc. etc. Oh well anything else would be too easy
do I use fastboot mode or flashmode to flash a kernel .ftf file?
Edit: Found another thread. The information there was inconclusive but apparently flashmode is the right choice.
Fun Fact. In Fera's V4 ROM the English installer says: Thanks for choosing feralabs or something similar. However the German translation says "You will regret choosing feralabs". I hope I don't
mika859 said:
do I use fastboot mode or flashmode to flash a kernel .ftf file?
Edit: Found another thread. The information there was inconclusive but apparently flashmode is the right choice.
Fun Fact. In Fera's V4 ROM the English installer says: Thanks for choosing feralabs or something similar. However the German translation says "You will regret choosing feralabs". I hope I don't
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Use flashmode.
So did everything work out? If your friend wants all features working on her phone I suggest you stick to gingerbread. DonutHD stock gingerbread is a really nice fast and most importantly stable on. You could find it in the development section.
Ps. You need to be on stock kernel so you should flash 2.3.3 again(if not already done) and root and go from there. Do this if your a good friend ics for x10 us just not there yet. Give my regards.
Sent from my X10i using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 09:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 PM ----------
DonutHD Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
parth.chandak02 said:
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
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Simply try reflashing the stock rom .ftf
Did u follow the instruction correctly?
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app
parth.chandak02 said:
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
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Hmmm...if i understand your problem correctly, you ROOT and install CWM on you Mango, then you flash custom mods...problem appears after flashing custom mods right????
Hmmm....okey, for you info, those custom mods are for CM10 Roms ONLY and i believe you haven't flash CM10 Roms FIRST before you flash those mods...you can't use those mods on STOCK ROM (GB and ICS)...its designed for JB rom only....No wonder your phone got black screen...you trying to flash some mods that isn't COMPATIBLE with your roms...you need to flash STOCK Roms back if you want to fixed your problem...
for you second question...did your phone BOOTLOADER is Unlock??? if is not then sorry you can't CM Roms without unlocking the Bootloader first....CM Roms mush use CUSTOM KERNEL not STOCK KERNEL and after Unlocking you Bootloader then you can flash CUSTOM KERNEL and CM Roms...
Thank you so much!
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...if i understand your problem correctly, you ROOT and install CWM on you Mango, then you flash custom mods...problem appears after flashing custom mods right????
Hmmm....okey, for you info, those custom mods are for CM10 Roms ONLY and i believe you haven't flash CM10 Roms FIRST before you flash those mods...you can't use those mods on STOCK ROM (GB and ICS)...its designed for JB rom only....No wonder your phone got black screen...you trying to flash some mods that isn't COMPATIBLE with your roms...you need to flash STOCK Roms back if you want to fixed your problem...
for you second question...did your phone BOOTLOADER is Unlock??? if is not then sorry you can't CM Roms without unlocking the Bootloader first....CM Roms mush use CUSTOM KERNEL not STOCK KERNEL and after Unlocking you Bootloader then you can flash CUSTOM KERNEL and CM Roms...
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:victory::victory::victory: yes my bootloader was unlocked... i did the flash thingy and now my phone is as good as new... i'm kindof getting the hold of root now...
thanks alot i restored my phone safely...
just a little bit of more help...
i need the xperia legacy kernel and cm10.1 rom for jb4.2.2
i guesss you already have it... but i wasnt able to find the kernel on google...
please give me the links if possible
thanks again
Thanks... saved my life!
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...if i understand your problem correctly, you ROOT and install CWM on you Mango, then you flash custom mods...problem appears after flashing custom mods right????
Hmmm....okey, for you info, those custom mods are for CM10 Roms ONLY and i believe you haven't flash CM10 Roms FIRST before you flash those mods...you can't use those mods on STOCK ROM (GB and ICS)...its designed for JB rom only....No wonder your phone got black screen...you trying to flash some mods that isn't COMPATIBLE with your roms...you need to flash STOCK Roms back if you want to fixed your problem...
for you second question...did your phone BOOTLOADER is Unlock??? if is not then sorry you can't CM Roms without unlocking the Bootloader first....CM Roms mush use CUSTOM KERNEL not STOCK KERNEL and after Unlocking you Bootloader then you can flash CUSTOM KERNEL and CM Roms...
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mihahn said:
Simply try Reflashing the stock room .ftf
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yes you were right i did the wrong thing....:silly:
now i flashed the stock rom and now have restored it to ics 4.0.4 build 4.1.b.0.587
thanks...also if possible please let me know any link for the custom kernel for cm10 as i need to install jellybean 4.2.2 on the phone... i guess it's the legacy xperia rom...
thanks again
parth.chandak02 said:
yes you were right i did the wrong thing....:silly:
now i flashed the stock rom and now have restored it to ics 4.0.4 build 4.1.b.0.587
thanks...also if possible please let me know any link for the custom kernel for cm10 as i need to install jellybean 4.2.2 on the phone... i guess it's the legacy xperia rom...
thanks again
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As far as I know, the kernel should be in the rom.zip (it's the boot.img). Extract it and flash it using flashtool or the fastboot tools
Otherwise search for a kernel for android 4.2.2 in Dev section and flash that one. Should work too
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
One thing to remember is, before flashing a custom ROM or MOD, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP.
To be on the safer side, backup every week or so and keep the last two or three backups.
messed up again guys...
umm... hi again..
I didn't brick my phone this time (actually i did for a couple of times trying to install a custom rom)
Now my touch screen is unresponsive...
I have searched on google and most websites
Tried flashing the device with a GB ram and back with ics ROM but no luck...
Now the touch screen won't work though all BUTTONS work...
I don't know what to do...
Please help
thank you so very much again...and sorry for the inconvenience caused... again
parth.chandak02 said:
umm... hi again..
I didn't brick my phone this time (actually i did for a couple of times trying to install a custom rom)
Now my touch screen is unresponsive...
I have searched on google and most websites
Tried flashing the device with a GB ram and back with ics ROM but no luck...
Now the touch screen won't work though all BUTTONS work...
I don't know what to do...
Please help
thank you so very much again...and sorry for the inconvenience caused... again
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Check my guide on how to fix a broken touchscreen. It's in the stickies in general forum and there are many methods and ideas how to fix it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
pl. help
mihahn said:
Check my guide on how to fix a broken touchscreen. It's in the stickies in general forum and there are many methods and ideas how to fix it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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Hi... I guess I am unable to do anything...
Is there a simpler method??
I mean I tried some of the methods in your post... But no luck...
Can't I just flash an old rom to get my screen working?? Isn't there anyone who has created a software for this...
Please help... I am utterly confused and frustrated...
anyway thanks...
i think i'm gonna be using this phone without a touchscreen now on...:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
btw...
Hey btw my touch buttons are also not working... if there is anything on it please let me know...
i need to repair this phone...pl help...
thanks a ton...
Follow this Procedure..
parth.chandak02 said:
Hello guys, please forgive me if any of this has caused the slightest troubles to you
So,
i just rooted my phone a day ago and installed clockwork mod too...
i am a total newbie and don't know anything about this.... So i went searching for some custom mods for my sk17i or Xperia mini pro...
And i found one on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102979
So then i installed it from the instructions given on most of the websites... i had a kernel of 4.1.b.0.587 on the phone and i don't even know much about flashtool...
Now the rom is installed or whatever it is but the UI has completely changed and it's not like the pics on the site... It's just completely black... And the worse part is that i can't even access my settings menu on the phone... So now i am blocked from doing anything... i cant even start usb debugging and take off the root....
please tell me some roms for the phone or any other way this can be undone...
Oh and btw i also tried installing some roms from http://get.cm/?device=mango because i thought cyanogen is pretty famous...
But none of them gets installed... and i even tried placing them as updates but no luck :crying::crying:
please help... thank you so much
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Your phone got almost bricked,No it didnt, First thing before installing a custom ROM clear your system,data,cache partition..did you do that?
ok so you have CWM installed..follow this exactly
Start CWM by pressing vol down when your phone starts up,Select Mount USB Storage under mounts and storage,connect phone to pc,transfer ROM zip file to sdcard then
format /system ,/data,/cache ,now select install zip from sdcard and select your ROM zip file from sdcard
Reboot System..
You should be clear now..
Hope i helped..
Regards..
PS :Certain CM ROMS can be highly unstable so i recommend checking out the bugs and everything before you flash a CM rom..otherwise ICS is always smooth and stable..and have got a lot a lot of mdpi roms on xda..thanks to devs..
EDIT: if u r on a stock kernel,then unlock your bootloader by following steps at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com then flash a custom kernel that supports JB..look over at the index thread created by predator at the dev section..
then follow my steps above..
DO NOT FLASH CUSTOM JB ROM ON STOCK ICS KERNEL.IT WONT WORK.
a|\|droid_user said:
Your phone got almost bricked,No it didnt, First thing before installing a custom ROM clear your system,data,cache partition..did you do that?
ok so you have CWM installed..follow this exactly
Start CWM by pressing vol down when your phone starts up,Select Mount USB Storage under mounts and storage,connect phone to pc,transfer ROM zip file to sdcard then
format /system ,/data,/cache ,now select install zip from sdcard and select your ROM zip file from sdcard
Reboot System..
You should be clear now..
Hope i helped..
Regards..
PS :Certain CM ROMS can be highly unstable so i recommend checking out the bugs and everything before you flash a CM rom..otherwise ICS is always smooth and stable..and have got a lot a lot of mdpi roms on xda..thanks to devs..
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u forgot to tell it must be a stock ICS rom (as he has stock kernel) otherwise he may flash cm10.2 on it and i would be messed up 2nd time
bejunk said:
u forgot to tell it must be a stock ICS rom (as he has stock kernel) otherwise he may flash cm10.2 on it and i would be messed up 2nd time
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Yup u r correct..