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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..
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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...
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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
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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
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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!
my phone was sk17i with ICS and locked boot loader.. i rooted my phone and installed custom ROM given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation it is showing a menu for selecting language..but am not able to select next option because my touch screen is not working.. i tried flashing with sk17i firm ware but showing same screen.. and i tried many times to enter into the cwm recovery mode .. but phone is getting started as usual without entering into recovery mode. I first entered into recovery mode with an option "automatically reboot and recovery" option in as software called x-part.. what should i do now.. please help me.. am in trouble..
Install cwm using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190, then wipe everything (especially mounts/storage /system partition) and re-install. are you sure you made the correct choices in aroma installer? if touch is not working you probably installed the version for some other model or made wrong choice where it asks if bootloader is locked or unlocked.
Rudjgaard said:
Install cwm using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190, then wipe everything (especially mounts/storage /system partition) and re-install. are you sure you made the correct choices in aroma installer? if touch is not working you probably installed the version for some other model or made wrong choice where it asks if bootloader is locked or unlocked.
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i don't undrstnd wot actually problem is.. it is showing only a welcome screen now with language selection option.and when i connected it to my system it is showing "live with walkman connected" instead of sk17i.. and also i tried the above link and tired to install the software.. but after pressing install button .. nothing happens.. please help
In aroma installer there is a device selection as
Lww
Mini pro
Mini
Active.
U should choose ur respective device there..
According to ur statement I think u selected live with walkman in aroma...
Where the Rom got replaced with live with walkman touch drivers.
Thats y ur touch is not working
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sandy7 said:
In aroma installer there is a device selection as
Lww
Mini pro
Mini
Active.
U should choose ur respective device there..
According to ur statement I think u selected live with walkman in aroma...
Where the Rom got replaced with live with walkman touch drivers.
Thats y ur touch is not working
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yup ..bro.. i think wot u said is true.. i accidently selected selected LWW i think.. wot s the solution now..?? am not able to get into the recovery mode.. i tried many times.. even afta pressing volume down button at startup.. it is getting started as usual.. help me please..
Locked or unlocked bootloader.
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sandy7 said:
Locked or unlocked bootloader.
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LOCKED bootloader...please help.. how can i go back.. can't even enter into cwm
Reflash stock ftf firmware using flashtools, you will probably loose root after that and will have to repeat the rooting procedure. Then you can re-install the rom making the correct choices
Vivek ps said:
LOCKED bootloader...please help.. how can i go back.. can't even enter into cwm
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First unlock ur bootloader n flash a custom kernel so u will get cwm thn enter in cwm n flash the rom for ur device
Nah, unlocking bootloader is needless. Just use Sony Update Service / Flashtool to reflash the firmware. Then root and reinstall the ROM again.
i again installed GB Rom and rooted again and then again installed the HD custom ROM(the one i mentioned in above link) and selected se mini pro in aroma installer and even after installation SE logo is showing and then screen is black.. why it is like that???
sandy7 said:
Locked or unlocked bootloader.
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bro i again flashed back into GB rom and rooted my device again and then istalled HD custom rom again and selected my device in aroma installer.. and installations was success.. but after reeboting se logo is getting displayed .. but after that there is only a black screen
Did u select locked bootloader in aroma
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sandy7 said:
Did u select locked bootloader in aroma
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yes i selected locked bootloader.. what are the other options i need to be selected for it to be workin on sk17i..?? actually does it support sk17i??/
Vivek ps said:
yes i selected locked bootloader.. what are the other options i need to be selected for it to be workin on sk17i..?? actually does it support sk17i??/
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What all did u format in cwm
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Exact same issue on ST15 when installing this same ROM.
I have been trying to fix it all morning.
Installing .62, then Hybrom10, then again .62 DID fix my screen, although I don't get the logic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713449
I just installed another ROM now and all is fine.
Cheers.
sandy7 said:
What all did u format in cwm
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i don't know wot s the problm wid my phone.. i dropped plan of installing the HD Rom and startd installing the OPTIMax Rom provided by you. again the same problem is occuring.. installation and everything is completed successfully.. but after rebooting for the first time after installation, sony ericsn logo is coming and after that a screen with dim light is being displayed.i don't know wot to do.y can't i install any custom rom on my device..?? i think you can help me to sort out the problem
Vivek ps said:
i don't know wot s the problm wid my phone.. i dropped plan of installing the HD Rom and startd installing the OPTIMax Rom provided by you. again the same problem is occuring.. installation and everything is completed successfully.. but after rebooting for the first time after installation, sony ericsn logo is coming and after that a screen with dim light is being displayed.i don't know wot to do.y can't i install any custom rom on my device..?? i think you can help me to sort out the problem
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i saw in some other forum someone talking about the same touch screen problem. he used a touchscreen.zip and fixed it somehow. but i guess it was for a different ROM..
Edit: This one
oops i guess the discussion isnt about this one.
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Vivek ps said:
bro i again flashed back into GB rom and rooted my device again and then istalled HD custom rom again and selected my device in aroma installer.. and installations was success.. but after reeboting se logo is getting displayed .. but after that there is only a black screen
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i guess i figured out ur problem !!
since u flashed the GB firmware i think ur phone still has the kernel supporting GB.
u must upgrade to ICS firwares and then root and give it a try to install new ROMS
MoonBlade said:
i saw in some other forum someone talking about the same touch screen problem. he used a touchscreen.zip and fixed it somehow. but i guess it was for a different ROM..
Edit: This one
oops i guess the discussion isnt about this one.
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i guess i figured out ur problem !!
since u flashed the GB firmware i think ur phone still has the kernel supporting GB.
u must upgrade to ICS firwares and then root and give it a try to install new ROMS
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yes..bro. .thankz a lot for everyone's help.. i installed my first custom rom.. and i want to ask u that is there any problem in repeatdly flashing the device many times. ??
Vivek ps said:
is there any problem in repeatdly flashing the device many times. ??
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Not that we know of
.:goutham:.
my device-xperia neo v
i have unlocked bootloader and rooted it successfully.
then i installed cm9 from their official site. it worked fine.i had been using it for 4 months.
but when i try to install any other rom(i tried ice-cream pureness,cm10,etc) i always get a black screen after reboot(for cm10 it stuck at the logo which was flickering in a wierd way though ).
m really bored with cm9.hlp:laugh::laugh:.
Did you flash the right kernel for the ROMs you have installed?
Did you do a full wipe?
fifo171 said:
Did you flash the right kernel for the ROMs you have installed?
Did you do a full wipe?
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ya...i did a full wipe..but didnt check the kernel.
i read the instructions again and i missed a step.
now that i read it...i dont get it(m noob in this)
the step is-Flash 4.1.B.0.587 ftf using flashtool
i installed a flashtool-emma but it didnt support my cell.then i installed another flashtool named 'FLASHTOOL'...but i get this(see screenshot).
THANX in advance :laugh::
I think you forgot the screenshot
fifo171 said:
I think you forgot the screenshot
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oh sorry..my bad.
i solved the problem n now i have stock kernel. thanks for ur help
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Dude no one can help you if you provide incomplete information...
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Which Rom u used??
what Ur base rom before flashing??
u flash any Kernel?? yes then Which??
Please answer all thing then all XDA buddy help u for sure... :angel:
Cool Down!!!
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Try to answer the below and people would try to help and sort your problems.
Stock Rom : ?
Tried to install which rom : ?
Are you sure you unlocked BL : ?
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ROM : PAC version 18.0.0
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sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Dude there's a solution to every problem,just enter recovery and install the backup,if you created any...
If you didn't please provide more info about the rom,the kernel,.....surely something can be worked out....
sammyroid said:
i root my phone and unlocked bootloader it also but when i install any UNOFFICIAL ROM through recovery mode
it was installed properly . but after reboot it only shows SONY logo only
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ............................ help me
whats going wrong with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Dude, you have indeed provided very less info. Looks like you have soft-bricked your phone. This same thing had happened to me few days back. Please read on to see what helped me get my Neo V up and running again.
If your phone is stuck at SONY logo, I doubt it will go into CWM recovery mode either. I had tried flashing stock kernel through Flashtool, and also tried the FOTA-Unbrick method via flashtool, but even that didn't help. Finally, I used the "repair" option in PC Companion which flashed Stock ICS ROM on my Neo V (however, all data on phone's internal memory was lost and my phone had to e rooted again). But at least my phone was recovered. Hope this will guide you.
vineet.patel said:
Which Rom u used??
what Ur base rom before flashing??
u flash any Kernel?? yes then Which??
Please answer all thing then all XDA buddy help u for sure... :angel:
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actually i Root my phone and try to installed different ROMS such as : Xperia HD Roms for neo V and port to HTC sense 4.0 Rom the process of installation of this ROMS work properly but when I restart my fone first time (after install UNOFFICIAL ROMS) the sony LOGO appear and phone become brick:crying::crying::crying:
then i use FLASHTOOL to repair it but i cant installed any unofficial ROMS
1 important Question my phone bootloader state is "YES" how to turn it on "NO"
is it required to turn it NO for installing UNOFFICIAL ROMS
sammyroid said:
actually i Root my phone and try to installed different ROMS such as : Xperia HD Roms for neo V and port to HTC sense 4.0 Rom the process of installation of this ROMS work properly but when I restart my fone first time (after install UNOFFICIAL ROMS) the sony LOGO appear and phone become brick:crying::crying::crying:
then i use FLASHTOOL to repair it but i cant installed any unofficial ROMS
1 important Question my phone bootloader state is "YES" how to turn it on "NO"
is it required to turn it NO for installing UNOFFICIAL ROMS
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Some roms need unlocked bootloaders like sense port rom... Xperia hd I am guessing as ultimate hd rom...it doesn't need unlocked bl... make sure you follow all steps like wiping etc... for roms like sense port or cyanogen you will need to unlock bl...
buggy!!!
sammyroid said:
actually i Root my phone and try to installed different ROMS such as : Xperia HD Roms for neo V and port to HTC sense 4.0 Rom the process of installation of this ROMS work properly but when I restart my fone first time (after install UNOFFICIAL ROMS) the sony LOGO appear and phone become brick:crying::crying::crying:
then i use FLASHTOOL to repair it but i cant installed any unofficial ROMS
1 important Question my phone bootloader state is "YES" how to turn it on "NO"
is it required to turn it NO for installing UNOFFICIAL ROMS
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I believe, the ROMS you flashed were Stock kernel based and hence it worked.
To try different custom ROMS which are based on custom kernels, u need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms based on custom kernels.
Click here to Unlock bootloader Thread by Vimjam
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Xperia NEO- V | PAC MAN -18.0.0
HIT THANKS, IF MY WORDS LIGHTENED YOUR HAIRS
pravinb89 said:
I believe, the ROMS you flashed were Stock kernel based and hence it worked.
To try different custom ROMS which are based on custom kernels, u need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms based on custom kernels.
Click here to Unlock bootloader Thread by Vimjam
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Xperia NEO- V | PAC MAN -18.0.0
HIT THANKS, IF MY WORDS LIGHTENED YOUR HAIRS
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Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
Unlock with testpoint if you do not want to break your DRM: androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
Then download Flashtool (Google, it is first link). Put custom rom zip anywhere on sd card. Extract boot.img from zip and put it on desktop or anywhere on hdd. Download gapps 20121011 from goo.im. Connect phone in fastboot mode (hold right menu key while plugging USB and led should be blue). Press lighting button and select fastboot mode. Flash kernel (browse to boot.img). Reboot phone and keep pressing volume down until recovery mode shows up. Do full wipe (data, cache, dalvik cache). Then select install zip from file. Install ROM and then gapps then reboot. Some ROMs may require reboot again in recovery before installing gapps. First boot can take a while so be patient. If you still don't get it, read pinned topics, for some ROMs there is also quick tip how to do install. Good luck.
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sammyroid said:
Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
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What is ur problem actually?
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Here you GO!!!
sammyroid said:
Dude plz tell me the steps for installing unofficial roms. And tell me why it goes to bricked and 1 more thing that i installed official rom ics 4.0.4 through flash tool
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Sam,
You need unlocked BL for flashing custom ROMs. Its obvious you also should have ROOT and CWM installed(I believe you do have these already )
1)Type *#*#7378423#*#* and Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, you can unlock your bootloader( IT DOESNT MEAN YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED) if status shows NO, you cannot unlock it and no custom roms which are based on custom kernels.
2) If BL status is YES --> Try to unlock it.. 2 ways are there
1.Sony Official method CLICK HERE (You lose DRM values, warrenty is VOID)--> i unlocked my mobile officially
2.Unofficial TEST point method (Nothing to lose, but manual work needed) --> my mobile dint support this way since it was manufactured in 12w15 and official unlock is only way.
LINK TO BOOTLOADER UNLOCK THREAD I strongly recommend you to read the Bootloader thread first to understand what it is actually.
after unlocking by the any of the ways, you can flash ROMS and kernels of your wish..
mmckoyuki said:
What is ur problem actually?
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my problem is very simple.
first i used the flashtool and installed 4.0.4
then unlock bootloader , root and installed CWM
then through that i installed XPERIA ULTIMATE HD or any ROM
my mobile restart and hanged (freeze) at SONY logo
so can any expert tell me that how to install jelly bean ROM or unofficial rom
with easy or what i does wrong in above step
and tell me that is kernel is responsible for this or not????????
please help me i want to taste JELLY BEAN
what is the difference between 4.1.b.0.431 and 4.1.B.0.587 in flash tool file and which is require to clearified my above problem HELp Me PlEaSe !!!!!!!!!!
Of course. You didn't read my post, did you? Kernel (usually named boot.img) is in zip of every custom rom. I described you how to flash kernel with Flash Tool. It is not the same procedure as on Galaxy phone where all work can be done from cwm. You should see e.g. FreeXperia logo if you have flashed CyanogenMod and appropiate kernel.
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If all done like root boot unlock etc.. Yu can install any room that is developed for yur phne..
Steps:
First, Install kernel of the Rom(boot.img) from the custom Rom zip (extract boot.img to yur pc) thrugh fastbootmode using flash tool.
Then boot, and try entering CMW mode and flash corresponding Rom..
Also make sure u clear the cache and things that have been told in the Rom installion procedure.
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flash the kernal (boot img file) in the downloaded roms folder.. then turn on ur phone when u c the logo (sony or fxp or pa) press volume down button rapidly.. a blue light wil c on the notification lite and then u "l enter the recovery perform all wipes nd install zip aftr that reeboot and enjoy...!
sreehari.007 said:
flash the kernal (boot img file) in the downloaded roms folder.. then turn on ur phone when u c the logo (sony or fxp or pa) press volume down button rapidly.. a blue light wil c on the notification lite and then u "l enter the recovery perform all wipes nd install zip aftr that reeboot and enjoy...!
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Erm,I think you are just 2 months late
Anyways there's no post by that guy since December! I think he managed to solve the issue!
Still every solution is appreciated
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