Hi, i've an Xperia P with locked bootloader, .100 firmware, root, cwm and THE DARK ROM flashed. Now i want to flash JB Moonbreaker 3.5 and i want to know if it's necessary to flash a stock jb kernel as described in the instruction. Can't i only flash the zip that contain the rom as i did for The Dark ROM?
JVanced said:
Hi, i've an Xperia P with locked bootloader, .100 firmware, root, cwm and THE DARK ROM flashed. Now i want to flash JB Moonbreaker 3.5 and i want to know if it's necessary to flash a stock jb kernel as described in the instruction. Can't i only flash the zip that contain the rom as i did for The Dark ROM?
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You can always try, however, I can tell you "The Dark ROM" install things this ROM may not be ready for and might conflict with what istalled with this ROM.
When there is a doubt there is no doubt, best you can do is re-flash stock and install JB Moonbreaker.
There are enough problems with custom ROMs, you don't want to add more.
ChikeD said:
You can always try, however, I can tell you "The Dark ROM" install things this ROM may not be ready for and might conflict with what istalled with this ROM.
When there is a doubt there is no doubt, best you can do is re-flash stock and install JB Moonbreaker.
There are enough problems with custom ROMs, you don't want to add more.
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Thanks. A question: if i flash stock jb with flashtool i lose cwm and root, right?
JVanced said:
Thanks. A question: if i flash stock jb with flashtool i lose cwm and root, right?
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Yes, ofcourse.
DO NOT FLASH THE KERNEL(bricks your phone if you are lb)
I think just flash zip would be alright.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
DO NOT FLASH THE KERNEL(bricks your phone if you are lb)
I think just flash zip would be alright.
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Yeah my doubt was about the need to flash a stock kernel (not custom) before flashing Moonbreaker
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Hello all. I decided to install Hybrom on my Xperia mini pro (sk17i) but i'm little confused at the moment and don't know what to do. I have installed CM 7.2.0 rom with FreeXperia kernel. If i want to install the Hybrom, i just need to flash stock firmware via flashtool, install Clockwork once again, then install some custom kernel like Rage and then install the rom? Or do something else? And do i need to relock the bootloader to flash stock firmware?
Install stock firmware, install kernel, install ROM. That's all. No relock needed. Custom kernel already includes Recovery so it is not needed.
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And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
papaj42 said:
And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
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Flashing stock firmware - if you choose it in Flashtool, then yes.
Custom - no, you have to do it yourself before installing the ROM.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
papaj42 said:
Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
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Stock firmwares in .ftf file already include ROM and kernel both.
Most custom ROMs have their own custom kernel that you need to install yourself. Sometimes it is written in the topic as separate download link, sometimes it is included inside the .zip file, then you need to extract it and flash via fastboot. Check my tutorial, if you need help with it.
Baseband will depend on the custom ROM.
I have XMP. I really want to try those custom ROMs. But I can't flash custom kernels through fastboot because of some bad sectors in nand flash. Is there any other methods to flash custom kernels? May be an ftf file that can be flashed using flashtool?
your bootloader has unlock ?
xXshilXx said:
your bootloader has unlock ?
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Yes.. I had unlocked my bootloader using testpoint method.. But then, after getting 'bad sectors' error while flashing kernel, I did some research and found that there is no solution for this error. I got dissapointed and locked it again using setool.
But if there is some other way to flash custom kernel, I can always unlock it again using testpoint method, right?
There are few ROMs only, that can work without custom kernel. Xperia UXP NXT, GB version of ExMIUI and maybe something more.
Someguyfromhell said:
There are few ROMs only, that can work without custom kernel. Xperia UXP NXT, GB version of ExMIUI and maybe something more.
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They are more of cwm mods than ROMs right. So isn't there any other way around to flash custom kernels? The custom kernels that are based on stock kernels are basically modded from kernel.bin file from the ftf firmware files right? So if those bin files coud be provided, they could be reintegrated in the ftf file and flashed using flashtool...??
Forgive me if I'm being foolish. I'm a noob.
Sudanminipro said:
They are more of cwm mods than ROMs right. So isn't there any other way around to flash custom kernels? The custom kernels that are based on stock kernels are basically modded from kernel.bin file from the ftf firmware files right? So if those bin files coud be provided, they could be reintegrated in the ftf file and flashed using flashtool...??
Forgive me if I'm being foolish. I'm a noob.
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Kernels can only be installed via fastboot.
Someguyfromhell said:
Kernels can only be installed via fastboot.
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Which means I can never install a custom Rom.. Unless more developers develop ROMs for stock kernel:-(
Sudanminipro said:
Which means I can never install a custom Rom.. Unless more developers develop ROMs for stock kernel:-(
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There are few ROMs only, that can work without custom kernel. Xperia UXP NXT, GB version of ExMIUI and maybe something more.
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hi everybody!
I need an help. Sorry for my bad english, I'm only 16 and I'm Italian.
I have an Xperia Mini, it's my first android phone, so I'm not very good at android modding! I downgraded it from ICS (Official) to Gingerbread (4.0.2.A.0.42 build) and I rooted it. Then I installed ClockWorkMod recovery. I don't have an unlocked bootloader, but I want to flash a custom ROM based on gingerbread. If I flash it, can I go back to stock rom with CWM's restore function? And If I can't, can I use flashtool to flash it (I have the .ftf file that I flashed for downgrading)?
Thanks very much.
Welcome to our forum
You can flash a gingerbread custom rom for locked bootloader with cwm, but be sure it is for locked bootloader!
If you take a backup in cwm, with backup/restore -> backup before you install the custom rom, you can restore this backup to go back to stock. Flashing the stock ftf will also work, you have to decide if you want to restore or flash, but if you take the backup in cwm it will backup the whole firmware with all apps etc :good:
Thanks! :good:
But do I need to flash a custom kernel? Or can I keep the stock kernel?
MattMetal said:
Thanks! :good:
But do I need to flash a custom kernel? Or can I keep the stock kernel?
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For locked bootloader custom roms it's the stock kernel :good:
For unlocked bootloader roms you need to flash a custom kernel, but this is only possible on unlocked bootloader
mihahn said:
For locked bootloader custom roms it's the stock kernel :good:
For unlocked bootloader roms you need to flash a custom kernel, but this is only possible on unlocked bootloader
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So I'm ready to install a custom ROM! Thanks man, you helped me a lot! :laugh:
another question...i choose this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030659
but the description says..."it should work with any ICS kernel...I currently have this kernel...2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
can I flash this ROM? And if my phone gets Briccked, can I repair it with CWM or it won't boot into recovery?
Sorry for my bad english :crying:
MattMetal said:
another question...i choose this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030659
but the description says..."it should work with any ICS kernel...I currently have this kernel...2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
can I flash this ROM? And if my phone gets Briccked, can I repair it with CWM or it won't boot into recovery?
Sorry for my bad english :crying:
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Normally it should work, but the problem is there's not specified if it is for locked or unlocked bootloader. It's stock based so it could work on locked, but it is recommend to flash a kernel. You could try it, but it could be you get a brick
When it's bricked, (mostly) you can't boot in recovery so you have to flash the stock rom with flashtool
Another little advice: If you install an ics custom rom on a gingerbread phone it could end in a brick. I had this when I was on locked bootloader, so I updated to ics (while keeping root, how to do this is in my rooting guide) and installed it again.
You can try an ics custom rom on your phone running gingerbread, just install it. But if it won't boot, flash the stock gingerbread rom and update it with root to ics
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
I think I'll first upgrade to ICS officially. Can I use pc companion? or I have to flash the .ftf file of the stock 4.0.4 firmware with flashtool?
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MattMetal said:
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
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Read the instructions in the thread, generally you have to yes as it avoids any conflicts.
MattMetal said:
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
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1.) make nandroid backup
2.) factory reset/wipe data
3.) wipe cache/partition
4.) format system
5.) wipe dalvik cache and battery stats.
6.) flash ROM
7.) flash supersu fix, there are lots of links out there just incase you have problems with root. this will solve your problem if u have locked BL
8.) if you lose CWM, you can use led deletes x-recovery tool to install cwm after you boot your rom
BUT TAKE NOTE THAT THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU MUST DO IN "SOME" Custom ROMS like Hasa(flashing lockscreen after 1st boot)
MAKE SURE TO READ THE THREAD's INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Ok i read all the guides...now I'll update to ics and root it. Then I'll install a custom rom.
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I relocked my boot loader using this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563840
But after flashing the relock bootloader phone is not turn on. It just vibrate. After few seconds i can turn on the phone again and again. But it just vibrate.
I used official method for unlock my BL
Then I again unlocked my bootloader..after that the phone turns on normally. please tell me what to do??
I'm on rage kernel 3.0 and stock gingerbread
I want stock ICS are there any method for flashing stock ICS without using
Sony PC Companion??
If you're using a custom kernel then it wont boot after relocking, so you need to flash a stock kernel and a ROM that works on it.
XperienceD said:
If you're using a custom kernel then it wont boot after relocking, so you need to flash a stock kernel and a ROM that works on it.
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I flashed stock kernel using this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
but it doesnt work
Hmmm...flash the whole packages including the firmwares from that link then re-lock your bootloader....
if you want to use stock ICS, then you don't have to re-lock your bootloader....just flash ICS custom kernel, then flash stock ICS firmwares.....
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Hmmm...flash the whole packages including the firmwares from that link then re-lock your bootloader....
if you want to use stock ICS, then you don't have to re-lock your bootloader....just flash ICS custom kernel, then flash stock ICS firmwares.....
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are there any link to stock ICS?
nascar895 said:
are there any link to stock ICS?
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Hmmm...the link that you give before this contains all stock ICS firmwares with some are mod by adding pre-rooted and CWM as buit-in packs....
Pusak Gaoq said:
Hmmm...the link that you give before this contains all stock ICS firmwares with some are mod by adding pre-rooted and CWM as buit-in packs....
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thanks but it says 4.0.2.A.0.69... which is same as my gingerbread`s build no so confised
nascar895 said:
thanks but it says 4.0.2.A.0.69... which is same as my gingerbread`s build no so confised
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try looking at HERE but the links is for custom roms and custom kernel....
you have to use the search options if you want to find stock ICS roms....
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
anewone said:
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
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Since you are on unlocked bootloader i suggest you install jb. It has been ported for sola too but don't know if and which bugs could exist.
If you want to restore the stock rom, search the ftf file from sola development section and dowload it. Flash it via flashtool and you are done.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Since you are on unlocked bootloader i suggest you install jb. It has been ported for sola too but don't know if and which bugs could exist.
If you want to restore the stock rom, search the ftf file from sola development section and dowload it. Flash it via flashtool and you are done.
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thanks for your sugestion. What is jb? The custom ROM i used is .img. Now flash ftf is ok? Or i have to find .img?
anewone said:
thanks for your sugestion. What is jb? The custom ROM i used is .img. Now flash ftf is ok? Or i have to find .img?
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jb is jellybean. Latest android os. Check here a modified version of jb --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288630
.img is not the custom rom but the kernel mate.
As about stock: download the ftf and open it with winrar. Extract kernel.sin and flash it via fastboot mode. After that flash via flashmode the ftf..
Stock
Jb(jelly bean) is a new branch of software newer than Ics(ice cream sandwich), in my opinion i recomend ultimate rom V4z but you have to read the instructions and last posts carefully.
In case you still dont want to install a new rom, heres the stock,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029529
anewone said:
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
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Follow the procedure mentioned in this thread to flash default ICS .54 through flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
After flashing .54, install Project XV-R JB ROM for Sola. I have been using it for the last few days and its pretty stable. Here the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311414
DaRk-L0rD said:
jb is jellybean. Latest android os. Check here a modified version of jb --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288630
.img is not the custom rom but the kernel mate.
As about stock: download the ftf and open it with winrar. Extract kernel.sin and flash it via fastboot mode. After that flash via flashmode the ftf..
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so how i can restore default kernel?
Just flash official ics .54 ftf through flashtool