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Hi,
need help with my unlocked NEO (not NEO V) with the Testpoint-Method
I currently have installed 4.1.B.0.431 (Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf) and don't know the next steps. I want to install
ROM:
JJHybrid_ROM_3.1_Stable_CompleteAOSP_NEO.zip
Kernel
suave-kernel-v5-exp-neo.img
but I dont find a solution to root my phone and install CWM. Or is this the wrong way?
I've now read so many different instructions that I am very confused and not know what are the next steps.
Jhybrid rom neednot to be flash just downlaod copy to your sd card install from CWM recovery
I have the same problem. I don't know how to root and install cwm on this firmware ;/
DaJackel said:
Hi,
need help with my unlocked NEO (not NEO V) with the Testpoint-Method
I currently have installed 4.1.B.0.431 (Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf) and don't know the next steps. I want to install
ROM:
JJHybrid_ROM_3.1_Stable_CompleteAOSP_NEO.zip
Kernel
suave-kernel-v5-exp-neo.img
but I dont find a solution to root my phone and install CWM. Or is this the wrong way?
I've now read so many different instructions that I am very confused and not know what are the next steps.
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suave kernel have cwm included.For root,flash via cwm Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 First flash the kernel,because you need cwm for flashing Superuser.
georgeiulian89 said:
suave kernel have cwm included.For root,flash via cwm Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 First flash the kernel,because you need cwm for flashing Superuser.
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Ahh, CWM is included.
Okay, then I think the next steps are:
- Start Neo in Fastmode (right butten pressed than poweron, the LED should light blue)
- rename suave-kernel-v5-exp-neo.img to boot.img
- Open Commandline on PC and run "fastmode boot boot.img"
- reboot phone to CWM and install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip from SDCard
- reboot phone check root
- reboot phone to CWM, wipe and install JJHybrid_ROM_3.1_Stable_CompleteAOSP_NEO.zip
- reboot and all done.
Is this right? Or can I install the Kernel with fastmode and then reboot to CWM to install directly the new ROM without Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip.
First flash the rom,then flash Superuser.Btw,i'm not using command prompts,i'm using flashtool,it's much easy to work with,and don't neet to rename the kernel.You can get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351317
I will try flashtool. I downloaded already, but dont used it so far. I will post my result when I flashed the kernel and the ROM.
I've tried several times to install the ROM, but the phone only wipe data and said then it successfully installed. I don't know what to do. I want this ROM a lot because of the BRAVIA Engine and because the ROM is awesome. Please help me...thanks !
PS: It's done! Please lock thread!
Did you flash the boot.IMG in from the rom zip via fastboot?
Sent from my HTC Desire X using xda app-developers app
Hello
I have the same problem than wanko97.
This is the first time I am rooting my phone.
I used nlooooo's tutorial for UNLOCKING OF BOOTLOADER and CUSTOM RECOVERY INSTALLING AND ROOTING.
For recovery.img I used TWRP v2.4.3
Then I followed instructions from the elegancia page.
After I selected the aplications I wonted to install, the phone only wipe the data and says it successfully installed. But it takes les then a seccond.
After reboot the OS does not load.
what am I missing?
the Elegancija instructions does not say anything about flashing boot.IMG...
Help plese
R: Can't install ELEGANCIA ROM
People please try with TWRP v2.4.1 and tell me if it works.
xpirt
xpirt said:
People please try with TWRP v2.4.1 and tell me if it works.
xpirt
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Can you plese give me a link to download TWRP v2.4.1.
I don't know if it has to be specifically for Desire X, and i realy don't want to use the wrong one.
thank you
Hey
I managed to find TWRP v2.4.1 on this link, and i works. (thanks xpirt)
It installs the ROM normally. Now I only have to customaze the instalation.
Does anybody know if this ROM wil get any updates like for HTC Sensation??
I can't wait for updates
sralica said:
Hey
I managed to find TWRP v2.4.1 on this link, and i works. (thanks xpirt)
It installs the ROM normally. Now I only have to customaze the instalation.
Does anybody know if this ROM wil get any updates like for HTC Sensation??
I can't wait for updates
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It should, but i haven't seen any members of the Elegancia team here for a long time...:fingers-crossed:
elegancia still not wrking
i followed all steps still its not working...
i hv twrp 2.4.1..
things i did..
1. put zip file in sd card
2. in twrp 2.4.1 i wiped cache, system, dalvick,
3. install frm sd card
4. clicked elegancia and aroma installer started
5. when finished, clicked on reboot
after reboot screen, it shows htc logo and below its written in red - 'developement purpose only....bla bla..'
waited for half n hour still nothing comes up...wat to do..
soham1990 said:
i followed all steps still its not working...
i hv twrp 2.4.1..
things i did..
1. put zip file in sd card
2. in twrp 2.4.1 i wiped cache, system, dalvick,
3. install frm sd card
4. clicked elegancia and aroma installer started
5. when finished, clicked on reboot
after reboot screen, it shows htc logo and below its written in red - 'developement purpose only....bla bla..'
waited for half n hour still nothing comes up...wat to do..
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you didn't install boot.img
cant find full sense
i cant find full sense in elegancia rom...i nither find bravia engine2 .plz help
i hv installed the rom cant find whats is mentioned in it
hi
soham1990 said:
i cant find full sense in elegancia rom...i nither find bravia engine2 .plz help
i hv installed the rom cant find whats is mentioned in it
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after installing the rom, u have to flash the boot.img file inside rom zip via fastboot. That has to be done separately in order to get the rom booting
Regards
hi
neXus PRIME said:
after installing the rom, u have to flash the boot.img file inside rom zip via fastboot. That has to be done separately in order to get the rom booting
Regards
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so before and after installing rom i hv to flash it boot.img rite:angel:
if i am not rite plz acn u gv step by step procedure in brief... :cyclops:
soham1990 said:
so before and after installing rom i hv to flash it boot.img rite:angel:
if i am not rite plz acn u gv step by step procedure in brief... :cyclops:
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hi
Connect your DX to PC
Place the downloaded "customrom".zip file on your sdcard
ReBoot DX into Recovery
Go to C:\ and extract the boot.img inside the "customrom".zip file to your disc.
Open a Command Prompt window and tape:
cd ..
cd c:\
-flash boot.img - write command in CMD: "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
or use this method:
extract this zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1691120&d=1359612733 to c:\ + ( boot.img from "customrom".zip) and run .bat file
go to (CWM) or (TWRP) Wipe all Data/Cache/Dalvik Cache
select your downloaded .zip file from SD card and install
Reboot and enjoy
btw: you need adb and htc drivers
hi
nadzorni said:
hi
Connect your DX to PC
Place the downloaded "customrom".zip file on your sdcard
ReBoot DX into Recovery
Go to C:\ and extract the boot.img inside the "customrom".zip file to your disc.
Open a Command Prompt window and tape:
cd ..
cd c:\
-flash boot.img - write command in CMD: "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
or use this method:
extract this zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1691120&d=1359612733 to c:\ + ( boot.img from "customrom".zip) and run .bat file
go to (CWM) or (TWRP) Wipe all Data/Cache/Dalvik Cache
select your downloaded .zip file from SD card and install
Reboot and enjoy
btw: you need adb and htc drivers
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where should i get "customrom.zip"...i searched but i didnt get any eleglancia's customrom.zip.. plz help me to find it...thanxx
soham1990 said:
where should i get "customrom.zip"...i searched but i didnt get any eleglancia's customrom.zip.. plz help me to find it...thanxx
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Is the whole ZIP you downloaded (Elegancia-Sense4.1-v1.0.0.zip)
xpirt
hi
xpirt said:
Is the whole ZIP you downloaded (Elegancia-Sense4.1-v1.0.0.zip)
xpirt
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dude m srry , but what i can see is sense lite version..... i followed al steps bt unsuccessful..
what i did..
1. i flashed in recovery (for rom installitation)
2. after installation , i flashed boot.img in fastboot
3. i flashed it again boot.img (boot file frm zip)
4. u said to flash n follow dat steps...i did ... bt all i can see is sense lite version
plzzz help...sry for asking too much doubts
soham1990 said:
dude m srry , but what i can see is sense lite version..... i followed al steps bt unsuccessful..
what i did..
1. i flashed in recovery (for rom installitation)
2. after installation , i flashed boot.img in fastboot
3. i flashed it again boot.img (boot file frm zip)
4. u said to flash n follow dat steps...i did ... bt all i can see is sense lite version
plzzz help...sry for asking too much doubts
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First you have to flash boot.img than flash ZIP file.
Elegancia ROM is Sense Lite, if you see Matte Skin as default and when you go on Information Setting you see Elegancia ROM v1.0.0 it will be installed.
xpirt
soham1990 said:
dude m srry , but what i can see is sense lite version..... i followed al steps bt unsuccessful..
what i did..
1. i flashed in recovery (for rom installitation)
2. after installation , i flashed boot.img in fastboot
3. i flashed it again boot.img (boot file frm zip)
4. u said to flash n follow dat steps...i did ... bt all i can see is sense lite version
plzzz help...sry for asking too much doubts
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Extract downloaded (Elegancia-Sense4.1-v1.0.0.zip) and pick up only boot.img( this step is closed 4u)
Then copy Elegancia-Sense4.1-v1.0.0.zip (not extracted) to SD card.
Run CWM or TRWP and select from INSTALL menu this Elegancia-Sense4.1-v1.0.0.zip and push button RUN!!! :highfive:
and reboot system.
soham1990 said:
dude m srry , but what i can see is sense lite version..... i followed al steps bt unsuccessful..
what i did..
1. i flashed in recovery (for rom installitation)
2. after installation , i flashed boot.img in fastboot
3. i flashed it again boot.img (boot file frm zip)
4. u said to flash n follow dat steps...i did ... bt all i can see is sense lite version
plzzz help...sry for asking too much doubts
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elegancia is sense lite.
Flowed from my HTC branded muffin...
Hi:
I need to flash using flashtool this "LEAN KERNEL" http://*******/PBKLQ... But the file is in ZIP form... I know how to flash FTF and IMG, but ZIP...
I shall appreciate any help...
pROAddicts said:
Hi:
I need to flash using flashtool this "LEAN KERNEL" http://*******/PBKLQ... But the file is in ZIP form... I know how to flash FTF and IMG, but ZIP...
I shall appreciate any help...
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Just open the zip and you will find a "boot.img" file. Save it and flash it
pROAddicts said:
Hi:
I need to flash using flashtool this "LEAN KERNEL" http://*******/PBKLQ... But the file is in ZIP form... I know how to flash FTF and IMG, but ZIP...
I shall appreciate any help...
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just open the zip & you'll find "boot.img"
extract that kernel & flash it!!
Happy Flashing!
Don't forget to hit the THANKS button!!
Thanks for the reply... Maybe some other time.. I already flash CM9 for the ParanoidAndroid... I love the ROM...
Thanks guys...
how flash lean kernel in to my mobile xperia neo l with flash tool
please help me out
i feel thankful for helping me
vinay009 said:
how flash lean kernel in to my mobile xperia neo l with flash tool
please help me out
i feel thankful for helping me
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Steps to Flash Any Kernel:
connect ur device to pc/laptop
open flashtool and click flash icon at the top and select fastboot
click reboot device via adb
wait fr a moment and click flash kernel option.. here u need to select the .img file of the kernel u want to flash..
Thats it.. simple
Hit "Thanks" if i helped you
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
Still cannot found the kernel in zip file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
Every time try to install, face Status 7.
Try to flash with other kernel but no luck.
Singhathep said:
Still cannot found the kernel in zip file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
Every time try to install, face Status 7.
Try to flash with other kernel but no luck.
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Download the latest version of the rom again and unzip it. Then you should have the boot.img. If not download any other kernel for jelly bean for your device and flash it
Afterwards flash the rom again
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
karanrajkapur said:
just open the zip & you'll find "boot.img"
extract that kernel & flash it!!
Happy Flashing!
Don't forget to hit the THANKS button!!
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I extracted the zip file & pasted that whole file(META-INF,system & haida.img) into the firmware folder of Flashtool.
No Result............... PLs Helpp!
VjazzzP said:
I extracted the zip file & pasted that whole file(META-INF,system & haida.img) into the firmware folder of Flashtool.
No Result............... PLs Helpp!
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extremely sorry for the late reply... just pick up the "haida.img". do not drag and drop it, just navigate to it through the dialogue boxes after selecting fastboot mode> select kernel to flash> go to the respective directory> done!
TA-DA!
mi just asking one Q ( because i dont wanna create any new thread )
Why we cant flash kernel via CWM just like Samsung / lg / nexus
Thnks..
sagar.andro said:
mi just asking one Q ( because i dont wanna create any new thread )
Why we cant flash kernel via CWM just like Samsung / lg / nexus
Thnks..
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This was discussed many times and it doesn't work because we have no separate recovery partition on our phones, kernel and recovery is one partition so it's impossible
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
haku12345 said:
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trolling..
please help
karanrajkapur said:
just open the zip & you'll find "boot.img"
extract that kernel & flash it!!
Happy Flashing!
Don't forget to hit the THANKS button!!
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heyy ... every time i download a image file it says a corrupted disc image .. what is wrong ??
any help would be appreciated..
Vikas Jeesukh said:
heyy ... every time i download a image file it says a corrupted disc image .. what is wrong ??
any help would be appreciated..
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You don't have to open it dude!! Run it with the Flashtool.
FlashTool not recognizing boot.img
karanrajkapur said:
extremely sorry for the late reply... just pick up the "haida.img". do not drag and drop it, just navigate to it through the dialogue boxes after selecting fastboot mode> select kernel to flash> go to the respective directory> done!
TA-DA!
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Hi,
I m trying to flash Cynogen Mod 12 on my Xperia L phone, using FlashTool.
However, unlike .ftf file, FlashTool is not recognising the zip. I even tried to extract the zip in a folder containing boot.img, still the FlashTool is not recognizing anything there.
Please help.
ashishsaran said:
Hi,
I m trying to flash Cynogen Mod 12 on my Xperia L phone, using FlashTool.
However, unlike .ftf file, FlashTool is not recognising the zip. I even tried to extract the zip in a folder containing boot.img, still the FlashTool is not recognizing anything there.
Please help.
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I'd suggest you flash it from the recovery. It's a more successful and preferred option.
karanrajkapur said:
I'd suggest you flash it from the recovery. It's a more successful and preferred option.
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Yes, did that..
worked,
Thanks
hello guys i just bricked my phone and it can't go to recovery but it reads in the sp flash tool and i got a zip file for my stock rom is it possible to flash this zip file in sp flash tool??
xmak17(AlcatelPopC7) said:
hello guys i just bricked my phone and it can't go to recovery but it reads in the sp flash tool and i got a zip file for my stock rom is it possible to flash this zip file in sp flash tool??
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sp flashtool?
for mtk devices?
I have a Xperia U --- OS :Android :- ICS 4.0.4 (stock)
(unroot & locked bootloader) build number :- 6.1.1.b.1.54 (stock)
kernel :- 3.0.8+.... (stock)
my phone not root or unlock the bootloader ,but i want to install a jellybean stock rom by DevSwift1 .I download the flashtool and install it and the drivers,i download the rom,how do i do next steps,i found that i can`t root my phone via flash tool with this firmware(6.1.1.b.1.54 ) it said i have to flash a 6.1.1.b.1.10 kermel to root,and rom install instruction said flash another kernel to install the rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515) .
1) how do i install the CWM recovery,i saw that Xperia u not support the rom mannager app. ?
2) is this [Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2] kernel pre install the cwm recovery ?
3)can i back up my current rom nad stock recovery how ?
4)your thoughts about devswift 1 rom ,i mean is it bug free and stable rom ?
5)tell me how to flash the rom ?
first answer my quetion (please put the numbers) secondly I need step by step, stock rom install guide from root to flash the rom....and don`t tell me just flash,pleas explain it futher,i mean bit more,this is my first time in xda and flashing a rom.(i got the boot unlock key)
guide it should be like this(IT easy to understand)
Eg:-
1)step, Root
> ***********
> ************
2)step, unlock boot loader
> ************
first of all choose a kernel and download it
second unlock your bootloader
after that install zip from sd card
finally choose devswift1 rom if you have problems with those pm me
you will get used to it and install every rom you like
i hope so
Prerequisite: go and unlock your boot loader. By unlocking your boot loader it saves you a lot of time in the future when you're flashing Roms since it will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
1) don't use ROM manager. CWM recovery is built into all custom kernels.
2) look at 1).
3) recovery is built into the kernel. backup can be done through CWM, it is pretty obvious once you are in there (volume for navigation, power for select)
4) I am ex-sony user but I've never touched this ROM but honestly everybody's opinion of a ROM will be different so try out different ones and to you see which is the most bug free and stable. To me I do not care about stuff like WiFi or HDMI because I never use it, but to some people it might be a major problem. So its a bit subjective.
5) instructions are included in the OP. Follow it VERY strictly (remember to flash the kernel, and remember to wipe before installing)
Sent from Nexus 5. Press thanks if I helped
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
The link to the ROM is broken, fix it.
If it's a stock rom you do not need to unlock bootloader just flash stock kernel as said root and install recovery.
So you want to install devswift jb?
Step 1
Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow the instructions there and unlock it.
Step 2
Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.
Step 3
Download devswift jb
Step 4
Boot into recovery
Step 5
Follow thread instructions and flash!
Sent from my MT11i
AndroidNoob69 said:
So you want to install devswift jb?
Step 1
Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow the instructions there and unlock it.
Step 2
Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.
Step 3
Download devswift jb
Step 4
Boot into recovery
Step 5
Follow thread instructions and flash!
Sent from my MT11i
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thanks for for your all the help pepole...!
is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
xperia anfer said:
thanks for for your all the help pepole...!
is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
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For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.
Sent from my MT11i
---------- Post added at 11:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 AM ----------
This kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299748 has cwm. Install it when you unlocked your bootloader and then download and flash devswift jb.
Sent from my MT11i
AndroidNoob69 said:
For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.
Sent from my MT11i
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that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
xperia anfer said:
that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
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My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry
Sent from my MT11i
AndroidNoob69 said:
My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry
Sent from my MT11i
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no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
xperia anfer said:
no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
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OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.
Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.
Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.
Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.
Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.
Sent from my MT11i
AndroidNoob69 said:
OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.
Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.
Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.
Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.
Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.
Sent from my MT11i
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sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
xperia anfer said:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
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hey man, you can unlock your bootloader in a simple step, you don't need to install tha sdk to your laptop or pc
you said that you already have a flashtool, and downloaded and installed drivers
note that if you unlock your bootloader the files will be gone (as in all file on phone and internal)
follow this step:
1. go to this site and get the code http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ (click "start unlocking the boot loader", then click "continue", click "yes i'm sure", check the boxes and click "i accept", enter your name, imei (note: remove the last digit coz its only need 14 digits), enter your email, and later on they will send you for the unlock key, save it safely)
2. open flashtool, connect your device in usb debugging mode, check it on the settings
3. click the BLU at the top at the right of the flashicon
4. later it will ask you to disconnect your device, and power off it
5 reconnect your devicein the usb cable in FLASHMODE. (hold the volume down button while connecting to usb cable)
5. Againconnectt your phone in FASTBOOT mode. (hold volume up while connecting to usb cable)
6. It will prompt a window with your IMEI number, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".
wait to finish and reboot it's done,hope i help you :good:
xperia anfer said:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
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Follow the post above to unlock. By flashing experimental kernel it will root and install cwm. Just unlock and follow what devswift says
Sent from Earth.
I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
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that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
xperia anfer said:
that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
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Imei is device specific it wont delete but just backup your TA Partition in case you want your DRM keys. What you mean nothing works when you try and unlock bootloader
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Unlocking bootloader
Good thing I bookmarked this Youtube link. This is the method I used unlocking my bootloader. Just take note be sure your phone/xperia is one of those phones made in the specific year. Please check the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMDirxUu2A
Good luck!
Just saying don't hold menu when connecting hold VOLUME UP for fastboot and VOLUME DOWN for flash mode
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there are alot of youtube videos showing how install roms
i think i need to unlock my bootloader and root to install jellybean rom on xperia u,i know how to unlock my bootloader.i would like to install DevSwift1 rom on my xperia u,instruction said that ,"first flash experimental kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515
1)by flashing the experimental kernel ,will it root and install CWM recovery on my phone ?
2) every Jb install tutorial showing after flashing the experimental kernel ,extract the JB rom `zip and flash the kernel.ftf file by fastboot mode,but their is no kernel in the rom,but their is boot file...?(not boot.image file their is only a boot file and few other files)
3)does this mean i have to first flash the experimental kernel and i have to flash the kernel.ftf or the boot.image in the rom ?
4)i am very confuse could some one answer this questions and give me a step by step guide please don`t say just flash ,tell me like eg:-fastboot mode >select kernel to flash
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If u have unlocked boot loader
Flash boot.img in the zip
Enter recovery
And follow ROM instruction
Thats it....
bharathbondfire said:
If u have unlocked boot loader
Flash boot.img in the zip
Enter recovery
And follow ROM instruction
Thats it....
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but their is no "boot.image" in the zip,just "boot " file ....!!'! ,by the way can you answer my above questions!? It will ne very helpful to me,thank you...!!!!
xperia anfer said:
but their is no "boot.image" in the zip,just "boot " file ....!!'! ,by the way can you answer my above questions!? It will ne very helpful to me,thank you...!!!!
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Do you have rooted phone and unlocked bootloader?
If yes then you flash experimental kernel and follow instructions.
asd987 said:
Do you have rooted phone and unlocked bootloader?
If yes then you flash experimental kernel and follow instructions.
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i thought i know how to unlock my bootloader but i think it didn`t work,i unlock my bootloader via flashtool and it complete without a error but i don`t think it works ,because sony pc companion still recognize my phone.........!!!!! please help i cant understand the other bootloader unlocking methode thats why use the flashtool...........!!!! but i flash the experimental kernel and i able to go in to the CWM Recovery ......!!! somebody pleas help me
did i correctly unlock my bootloader or i still have a lock bootloader ?
their is many people here but no one to help me,i know this is not a very complicated thing to the XDA members but it is complicated to me ,don`t ignore me
I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4 for check if your bootloader is unlocked.
asd987 said:
I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4 for check if your bootloader is unlocked.
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it showing "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes " acording to that thread(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?) my bootloader is unlocked ,but my phone still recognize by the pc companion,i think if the bootloader is unlocked pc companion will no longer recognize my device.... but any way thank you for replying
I connect my phone to pc companion and it is recognize. I have installed CM11 on my phone, so I think your bootloader is unlocked.
So then you flash experimental kernel and then wipe cache/data/dalvik cache and flash zip.
Press thanks if I helped you
asd987 said:
I connect my phone to pc companion and it is recognize. I have installed CM11 on my phone, so I think your bootloader is unlocked.
So then you flash experimental kernel and then wipe cache/data/dalvik cache and flash zip.
Press thanks if I helped you
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hmm ,can you help me to install jb rom on xperia U,
after flash experimental kernel, do i need to unzip the rom (DevSwift1 `s Jellybean rom) file and flash the kernel.elf or the boot.image ?
xperia anfer said:
hmm ,can you help me to install jb rom on xperia U,
after flash experimental kernel, do i need to unzip the rom (DevSwift1 `s Jellybean rom) file and flash the kernel.elf or the boot.image ?
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No, go to cwm recovery and do full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache) and then choose install zip from sdcard and install rom zip (don't unzip before).
asd987 said:
No, go to cwm and and do full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache) and then choose install zip from sdcard and install rom zip (don't unzip before).
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thanks ,I ask that question because of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl ,if you have time please watch this .......!!!!
are this steps correct ?
1)unlock the bootloader
2) flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)- """will flash experimental kernel,root and install CWM recover ?
3)full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
4) flash rom via CWM
5)reboot to system
xperia anfer said:
thanks ,I ask that question because of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl ,if you have time please watch this .......!!!!
are this steps correct ?
1)unlock the bootloader
2) flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)- """will flash experimental kernel,root and install CWM recover ?
3)full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
4) flash rom via CWM
5)reboot to system
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between 1 and 2 steps you must root your phone. To do this follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
2) you don't need unzip the kernel.elf, just move rom zip to the phone. In this video that you add he use kernel.elf, but you can use experimental kernel (has many features like overclocking so you can use this kernel) and flash like he done for kernel.elf
Then just follow instructions on your video
asd987 said:
between 1 and 2 steps you must root your phone. To do this follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
2) you don't need unzip the kernel.elf, just move rom zip to the phone. In this video that you add he use kernel.elf, but you can use experimental kernel (has many features like overclocking so you can use this kernel) and flash like he done for kernel.elf
Then just follow instructions on your video
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no i said "flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)" only for the flashing experimental kernel,i agree with you i should not unzip the rom file.....!!!
that video he unzip the rom file and flash a file and then he install the rom via CWM recovery,1st part of that video(i gave you the, link for the 2nd part) he flash experimental kernel,thats why ask you do that questions
i give you the both link and then you understand what i am saying and what i am confuse about ,please watch and reply soon....!!!
1st part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V232...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
xperia anfer said:
no i said "flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)" only for the flashing experimental kernel,i agree with you i should not unzip the rom file.....!!!
that video he unzip the rom file and flash a file and then he install the rom via CWM recovery,1st part of that video(i gave you the, link for the 2nd part) he flash experimental kernel,thats why ask you do that questions
i give you the both link and then you understand what i am saying and what i am confuse about ,please watch and reply soon....!!!
1st part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V232...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
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when you rooted phone (follow my link) flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 with flashtool. you don't need flash kernel.elf, because you flash experimental kernel.
then just go to cwm and follow instructions
asd987 said:
when you rooted phone (follow my link) flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 with flashtool. you don't need flash kernel.elf, because you flash experimental kernel.
then just go to cwm and follow instructions
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Thanks for your help.. you help me a lot ,just one last question are you saying that ,
" flashing experimental kernel will not root my phone ?
i am on 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware so this version can not flash via flashtool but i found another way......thanks for your time ,i think you understand my reason for the confuse after watching the those videos....
i am not saying that you don`t know about this, but ,,.I am creating a new thread about " my bootloader unlocked or locked ? "because i have a small doubt about that" ( from my knowledge after bootloader unlocked, pc companion will not recognize my phone,that`s why we can not get sony officail updates via pc companion "after" unlocking the bootloader)
once againg thanks please answer my last question ?
xperia anfer said:
Thanks for your help.. you help me a lot ,just one last question are you saying that ,
" flashing experimental kernel will not root my phone ?
i am on 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware so this version can not flash via flashtool but i found another way......thanks for your time ,i think you understand my reason for the confuse after watching the those videos....
i am not saying that you don`t know about this, but ,,.I am creating a new thread about " my bootloader unlocked or locked ? "because i have a small doubt about that" ( from my knowledge after bootloader unlocked, pc companion will not recognize my phone,that`s why we can not get sony officail updates via pc companion "after" unlocking the bootloader)
once againg thanks please answer my last question ?
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Answer on your question :No it will not
if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363
I didn't know that you have b.1.54 firmware
To root you must first flash B.1.10 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/LcgUNFYl/Xperia_U_ICS_404_kernel_nu.html
Than root wtih these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
Than flash b.1.54 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/ob4lM4PB/xperia_u_611B154_World_kernel.html
to istall jeally bean only flash experimental kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 and copy rom zip to phone. you don't neeed to have rooted phone.
Then go to cwm and follow instruction to flash rom
I hope i help you and sorry for my bad english
asd987 said:
Answer on your question :No it will not
if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363
I didn't know that you have b.1.54 firmware
To root you must first flash B.1.10 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/LcgUNFYl/Xperia_U_ICS_404_kernel_nu.html
Than root wtih these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
Than flash b.1.54 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/ob4lM4PB/xperia_u_611B154_World_kernel.html
to istall jeally bean only flash experimental kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 and copy rom zip to phone. you don't neeed to have rooted phone.
Then go to cwm and follow instruction to flash rom
I hope i help you and sorry for my bad english
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("if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363")
i follow this steps i want to find it works or not ???