hello everyone
I want to update my Xperia U from GB to ICS via flashtool because OTA is not available here yet
but when i connect my phone it says S1 drivers not installed, i tried finding them but couldnt
it would be great help if u give me a link to proper one for X64 windows 7
thanks
If u have have flashtool
Go to windows system drive/flashtool/drivers/run the exe.
Install flashtool+ xperia u drivers
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Ok i Have another question
If i unlock bootloader install custom recovery and flash custom roms
Can i still flash it to stock via flashtool
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faheemakbar18 said:
Ok i Have another question
If i unlock bootloader install custom recovery and flash custom roms
Can i still flash it to stock via flashtool
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Yes you can, my advice is don't unlock, it voids warranty and the only reasonyou would want to is to flash a custom kernel. You can still root and install cmw with a locked bootloader and most Roms are flashable via cmw
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Ya u can unlock ur booloader and can still flash stock..
And their nt rish becoz u can still relock ur bootloader when u wish.
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Guyzz mah question is im currently using custom rom n custom kernal so i want to relock my xperia mini's bootloader via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&page
so do i need to flash stock rom n kernal before relocking bootloader if yes then where can i get them n if no then aftr relocking bootloader how to get back to stock rom n kernal....i'm doing this foh official ics update....
plz help me out..
Relocking bootloader requires stock kernel. Kernel is included in a ftf file. The complete stock firmware is in ftf file, which you need to install via Flashtool.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Relocking bootloader requires stock kernel. Kernel is included in a ftf file. The complete stock firmware is in ftf file, which you need to install via Flashtool.
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ty bro...i did it...
how to unlock bootloader for stock 2.3.3 rooted x10 . please just paste the thread link here or something if u can .
download the flashtool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
then root your phone and after that use the unlock bootloader plugin
I already hav rooted man long time ago..and I hav flash tool also. what do I do after connecting my phone to PC? flashtool detects it but I don't see any 'unlock bootloader ' option.
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that link of urs is for phones on 2.1
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
read that. Everything regarding bootloader unlocking should be there remember, you MUST be on stock 2.3.3 rom to unlock bootloader. The official Sony Ericsson rom, not any stock-based rom..
i have searched but no one answer mi question. i mean:
suppose i am at .587 Frimware right? no root..
would doomlord toolkit work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
or i need to flash kernel too?
XperiaMiniProZ said:
i have searched but no one answer mi question. i mean:
suppose i am at .587 Frimware right? no root..
would doomlord toolkit work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
or i need to flash kernel too?
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I had a very quick look at that thread and it looks like it does.
It's always worth using the search button in these forums. It can save you a lot of time.
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good question, if ticklefish is right, then this will save me lots of time when i test new things on mi own roms, because it bricks often
Stock .587 is unrootable via adb.
ro.secure=1 makes it secure against exploit.
It does not it is for 4.1.A.0.562
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Why u worry first downgrade to ginger than just update via Ota i.e wifi.. Root will remain.. Easy ics with latest kernel..
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If you have boot loader unlocked then just flash the custom kernel as the kernels have in built su binaries and cwm recovery. As mine is also 587 built live with Walkman and I'm running cm10 on it. I have just flashed custom rom and that's it. No doom lord kit nothing else. Only kernel flash using flash tool
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Confirmed, Does not Work Tested it by myself
Why. What step you have taken for rooting via flash tool
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ajay74 said:
Why. What step you have taken for rooting via flash tool
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It's impossible to root it with a toolkit, see my rooting guide sticked in general forum how to root .587
I mean to say if you have unlocked bootloader then rooting via flashtool by flashing custom kernel is simplest and safest process. But you need bootloader unlocked
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Hi,
I am new in rooting android. Let me explain you all my issues in detail as I've been searching for long but didn't got any info regarding my case.
Scene:::
I never rooted my Xperia neo v.
I updated to Official ICS latest firmware. My neo was running fine for about 4 to 5 months (except it was laggy).
Recently, When I turned on the bluetooth , it got stuck in bootloop . So, searched and from the great developers help in this forum, I got the solution to Falsh my neo v with stock rom . I did and now I've 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Now,My questions are:::
Q1. Can I root my Neo V without unlocking the bootloader ?
Q2. I tried the Fastboot method but Android SDK Manager doesn't run on my Windows 8 64bit, tried to fix it too but it didn't fix. So any alternate solution to this method?
Q3. Also, When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'.Does it mean I've an Unloackedbootloader?
And it might sound a lil stupid, But Please can I have the detail rooting solution according to my above questions?
Thanks all,
Akash
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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Thanks for that reply. Can You please give me the guide of how you installed custom rom with your bootloader loked?
I found this post which is the solution to my problem...
Hope this one helps for others...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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techie24 said:
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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1. Root your phone
2. Install CWM for locked bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
3. Install your rom for locked bl.
4. Enjoy
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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techie24 said:
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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Just go to respective custom rom threads.. u ll get instructions there
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@ techie24
If u want to install custom rom u need to unlock bootloader, between i have unlocked bootloader easily using zero percent fix tool, check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325
Thanks for your help bros...
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Can I flash a GB rom from ICS on my live with walkman. I have locked boot loader
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hjhita979 said:
Can I flash a GB rom from ICS on my live with walkman. I have locked boot loader
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i think u need GB kernel first
For locked bootloader only solution is to flash a gb ftf fw first and then flasha ny custom roms
Cheers,
AJ
Flash Gb.ftf file via Flashtool, it's easy
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Well this solution worked for me some months back when I had locked bootloader.
Your on a ics rom. Download any gb rom of ur choice
Go to cwm full wipes then install gb rom and dont reboot just power of device since rebooting will end phone in a loop. Since ics kernel (stock) and gb rom
Then connect to pc via flashmode (since fastboot is for unlocked bootloader device)
Flash stock gb kernel via flashmode in flashtool. Done! No need to flash stock gb and root it!
P.S. Flashing kernel is recommended before flashing rom but its jst a short technique to avoid flashing stock ftf and re-root it.
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