Hi all
I am not new to flashing etc, just come from a galaxy note with nexus 4.2.2 to a HTC desire hd which I dropped, now I am using a Sony Xperia U.
I would like to flash the following rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284394
I understand I need to have an unlocked bootloader (Which I have done), I also need root, and then to install CWM recovery.
I cannot root though, I am using "root with restore by bin4ry" but using either option does nothing on my phone, it states it should prompt me to restore a backup on the phone, but this does not happen.
I am running build number 6.0.b.3.184.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
You don't need root actually. A kernel with CWM Recovery should be enough.
I don't know exactly but I assume 6.0.xx is Gingerbread?
If so I recommend you to flash stock ics firmware through flashtool, then flash a custom kernel (like Sliding_XU) with fastboot and last but not least install the rom.zip through cwm recovery, after doing full wipe (including /system!).
Greetz
Right, im stuck on the first step.
I am in flashmode (Green LED), trying to flash 6.1.1.B.1.54 (stock ICS). When I try using flashtool it says preparing files for flashing, then immediately says error flashing, aborted. Then reboots the phone.
I am on 6.0.b.3.184. Any ideas?
maybe is the driver problem , go to C:\Flashtool\drivers and install driver and try to flash again
Still the same problem:
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Did you download the correct .ftf?
I am using the top rom from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
Mhh.
Try an other maybe?
And try to connect your phone, when flashtool asks for it. Not before.
I will give it a go with another firmware file. Thanks
Nooooo
You have forgotten to install flashmode and fastboot drivers. Go to drivers installation again, in the list of all the phones scroll down and check the flashmod and fastboot drivers also.. Then you'll be able to flash firmware..
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Yup drivers not properly installed....
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AD9295 said:
Nooooo
You have forgotten to install flashmode and fastboot drivers. Go to drivers installation again, in the list of all the phones scroll down and check the flashmod and fastboot drivers also.. Then you'll be able to flash firmware..
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true, not only install the device drivers, u need the flashmode and fastboot drivers also
tapatalked!
The ADB and bootloader drivers where installed, and I went through the installer in the flastool directory but still no go.
I ended up using the Sony updater as there was an ICS available for that so happy days.! Thanks all.
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You need:
Flashtool
Unlocked Bootloader
1. Download this kernel(polish blood project) and flash it http://j.gs/1ipX
2. Go to CWM and flash this package http://www.mediafire.com/?69uuq3jep96xomb
3. Turn off phone
4 Download this kernel and flash it via Flashtool http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?9kivmlu7borsi9s
-Launch Flashtool
-click on bolt
-select Fastboot mode
-plug your phone into the computer
-than click on Reboot into fastboot mode (via fastboot)
-than click on Select kernel to Flash and select kernel.sin
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ouch..nice work man..many thanks.
Will this work on mini pro if unlocked using test point method?
what about locked bootloader?
flashing CWM package gives error ? is that supposed to happen ?
prateek_gemini said:
flashing CWM package gives error ? is that supposed to happen ?
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use the download from here, the official superuser.
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
you will have to add busybox to the zip from this zip or just add it manually
prateek_gemini said:
flashing CWM package gives error ? is that supposed to happen ?
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Check this package: http://www.mediafire.com/?69uuq3jep96xomb
it gives me an error on flashing the package via cwm..
tracer123 said:
Check this package: http://www.mediafire.com/?69uuq3jep96xomb
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this one its ok..it flashed well..thanks.
all working..rooted again..
tracer123 said:
You need:
Flashtool
Unlocked Bootloader
1. Download this kernel(polish blood project) and flash it http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z26az3wlh4d144o
2. Go to CWM and flash this package http://www.mediafire.com/?69uuq3jep96xomb
3. Turn off phone
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How to do this ?
Which kernel is this, the one which is supposed to be flashed via flashtool(kernel.sin)?
There is absolutely no need to flash the kernel and then flash original kernel back if you have unlocked bootloader. You can just boot the kernel (fastboot boot <kernel image>) then enter CWM and flash the zip. When you reboot the phone it will start on the original kernel.
trying now in 4.0.4
not working for me, i think i need to downgrade.
I'm trying to root my Sony Xperia P with the standard manual from Sony.
But when I'm trying to reboot the phone I see a new device "S1Boot Fastboot" in the device manager in Windows 7 x64, but after a few second the device is disapeard and the phone boots normal. Is there a way to do this with an application instead of using the Android SDK?
Why this on development section? Go to Q&A section
dude you need drivers, you need Android SDK, than Gordons Gate Flash Drivers, Sony Update Service, and Flash Drivers from the flash tool
From the Sony page you need the latest Android SDK a custom android_winusb.inf file from Sony to enable Fastboot for this phone and Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher. I've got al these components installed on my machine.
this can be a simple driver issue, install drives manually
go to Computer, and go to Manage
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check out the side bar and click on Device Manager
now search for S1 FASTBOOT [the name of the drive(maybe it is on ''other'' tab)]
and do it fast before the device turn off fastboot mode
right click on it and go to Update Software
click on the second option
put the folder where is the usbs drivers
click on next, and install the driver, and now you have the fastboot drives already installed, now you just need to unlock bootloader from that tutorial by sony, and please, hit thanks if you think i helped you, and sorry for that bad english, i am brazilian
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Thread belongs in Q&A
install the drivers manually dude...
Hi, so I flashed Advanced Stock ICS Kernel on my Xperia S, but my phone isn't rooted, or isn't giving root access to any apps. It was rooted for a while, but for some reason, it's no longer rooted...
Can anyone help?
Update superuser in the play store
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AnrgKrshn said:
Hi, so I flashed Advanced Stock ICS Kernel on my Xperia S, but my phone isn't rooted, or isn't giving root access to any apps. It was rooted for a while, but for some reason, it's no longer rooted...
Can anyone help?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856287
It sorted itself out, but thanks for your attention, guys
I was restore/repairing my unit via PC Companion and suddenly my phone just wont boot up.
It was stuck on the screen with the (!) Logo with a phone beside it.
Wonder what to do to use my phone, Pc Companion/SEUS wont detect it so I cant restore it again.
beanito said:
I was restore/repairing my unit via PC Companion and suddenly my phone just wont boot up.
It was stuck on the screen with the (!) Logo with a phone beside it.
Wonder what to do to use my phone, Pc Companion/SEUS wont detect it so I cant restore it again.
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i guess thats a recovery problem
u may have done somethng wrng.
try going into cwm and restore ur stock rom
or try flashing ur stock rom via pc.
as u said ur pc cant detect try reinstalling ur phone drivers
Soul reaper said:
i guess thats a recovery problem
u may have done somethng wrng.
try going into cwm and restore ur stock rom
or try flashing ur stock rom via pc.
as u said ur pc cant detect try reinstalling ur phone drivers
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what is CWM? where to get that stock rom?
beanito said:
what is CWM? where to get that stock rom?
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CWM is ClockwordMod, i think market has it...
get the latest version of flashtool ... you will find it in Development section and try to flash a stock generic firmware 2.3.3 from The Logic thread in General section
you should install drivers first from its folder C:/Flashtool/drivers ....
that maybe helpful for you
Islam Looca said:
get the latest version of flashtool ... you will find it in Development section and try to flash a stock generic firmware 2.3.3 from The Logic thread in General section
you should install drivers first from its folder C:/Flashtool/drivers ....
that maybe helpful for you
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Same as him, check the attachment to get more help on this
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Ok, I've installed all the drivers that come with flashboot (xperia u, flashboot and fastboot)
ST25i
firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
ics 4.0.4
Says in the settings that it can be unlocked.
Gone all the way through the official method, at the end it just says "root failed" (rechecked both modes multiple times.
Installed flashtool, tried that method, root fails.
Run "root many android", also fails.
I am running everything in admin mode, the phone stays in fastboot and driver is recognized... I just have no idea.
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better unock through flashtool
u trying to root or unlock bootloader??
I think he wants to root it...You have to flash .B.1.10 kernel as first. After that you can root (by any method, but I strongly recommend latest Flashtool). And after rooting flash back kernel B.1.54
Where do I get the kernel and how do I flash it? Thanks!
I've tried using this, but get the error "the device must be rooted 1st"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926387
Now following this guide, gets stuck when it tells me to unplug the device, hold the back button (up arrow) and plug in the usb, phone comes on, computer recognises, phone stays with blue led lit... nothing happens..
Use flashtool to flash stock kernel. Search for. 10 and. 54 kernels on forum
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Flash .10 kernel first. Root your phone with "root many android" trheads method and watch the tut vid. Then flash. 54 kernel. I couldnt find "root many android" topic with my phone, so just search for it. When using flashtool to flash kernels, first install drivers from drivers folder, then boot your phone in flashmode. Hope this helps
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Hey, all
The program brings my Sola to save and restore but after it nothing happens there is nothing to restore and the program loads forever
What to do?
DatJoe said:
Hey, all
The program brings my Sola to save and restore but after it nothing happens there is nothing to restore and the program loads forever
What to do?
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which rom are you on now?
you need to be on stock ICS .54
first flash .10 ftf,then root using Bin4ry's method
then flash .54 firmware again.
Ben Ling said:
which rom are you on now?
you need to be on stock ICS .54
first flash .10 ftf,then root using Bin4ry's method
then flash .54 firmware again.
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THx works again.
Nothing to do
I've tried this way...i flashed rom stock b.54 and then flashed b.10 kernel in flashmode...then i installed cmw v5
now when i link my phone with pc, nothing happens, no one device is recognized by pc and when i try do root with binary, the only thing i can see is what you can see in the image (please connect your device with enabled usb-debugging)
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can you help me?
DnD24 said:
I've tried this way...i flashed rom stock b.54 and then flashed b.10 kernel in flashmode...then i installed cmw v5
now when i link my phone with pc, nothing happens, no one device is recognized by pc and when i try do root with binary, the only thing i can see is what you can see in the image (please connect your device with enabled usb-debugging)View attachment 2802366
can you help me?
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How exactly did you install CMW without root?
problem solved, but...
ChikeD said:
How exactly did you install CMW without root?
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no problems until now! i resolved all...thanks!
But now, there's a new one: my phone was working great until yesterday evening when i turned off it...i have root permission, bootloader unlocked, seeder, build.prop modified, automemory and greenify donate and it was spectacular! But today when i turned on it, lots of apps don't work, they interrupt continously, and in the status bar appears seeder icon, i open it and it is "off". When i tap "on", it said me that supruser hasn't given permission or that i haven't root permission.
Phone is rooted, superuser has "concede" voice in seeder voice, and i don't know what to do. Has someone any idea?