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Thread overview
Post 1 : process overview
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking , cmw
Post 3 : Kernel installation
Post 4 : custom rom installation
if you are xda member means you are here to install custom rom and modify you mobile..so if you want to install custom rom you need root cmw and you have to know how to install custom kernel...
there are many new members(noobs) who dont even know how to root..so i decide to make a new(this) thread in which i will cover all thing regarding to root bootloader roms and kernel..
to do that i grab information from here and there to explain in brief...
Post 1 : process overview
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as you can see in above image that if you have unlocked bootloader you can install custom roms like cyanogenmod and miui rom..and there are no limitations..on other hand if you have locked bootloader you can install only custom rom..
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking
{1}.Rooting
it was easy to root 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware but 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware removes root..
and easiest way to root on .62 fw is to flash custom kernel...
i will explain how to install custom kernel in post 3..
{2}.Bootloader unlocking/relocking
Bootloaders are used to boot operating system on our device . Usually our phone's bootloader will be locked by Sony Ericsson during its production itself . Almost every custom rom we install has its own KERNEL which is responsible for overclocking the cpu & other stuff.To install custom roms which contains custom kernels we need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS .
Unlocking via Sony's Official website
Sony has provided a website where we get an unlock code for each IMEI no. type in that code and your bootloader will get unlocked officially . This is the easiest unlocking method possible . Wait there's more , official unlocking method does more bad than good , like
1. will void warranty
2. Will loose DRM & track Id related stuff
3. No official phone updates via SEUS/PCC or OTA
If you don't care about them please go ahead and click this LINK: http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions..and follow on-screen instructions on that site
RELOCK : TO relock use this LINK:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
There is an alternative way to avoid the above mentioned limitations , it is called SEtool
Unofficial Unlocking (S1tool)
This method overcomes all the three limitations , but you will need to do a little work manually , this method introduces us to a new word called TESTPOINT
website is given here:http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
there you will find all information...read carefully and follow on-screen instructions on that site..
i found a video which will help you its for xperia mini pro...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V02nlb1bIdY&feature=colike
and another video explains regarding to Xperia Bootloader Unlocking using SETool & Test Point(paid):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn-Vubgka1M
the below image shows the point of xperia mini..
the red point indicate that you have to connect that point to ground..
but make sure its diameter is not more than that of the testpoint else it will touch other points and might brick your phone
Ground : ground is refereed as the negative battery pin of the phone
{3}.ClockWorkMod Recovery
ClockWorkMod Recovery also known as CWM ,is a Custom recovery for android devices which is very useful for
1. Installing custom roms ,kernels,patches , flashable zips.
2. Backup & restoring your rom
3. Wiping system , cache & other partitions
4. Mounting sd-card & other partitions
5. & more
{4}.Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a backup/restore option available in your CWM . Backup you current SE rom for saftey , select backup option and let it do its work . The backuped files will be in ClockWorkMOD folder of your SD card , keep a backup of this backup in your PC in case when anything goes wrong this backup will save you
Post 3 : Kernel installation
Kernels(boot.img) are the main base for any custom rom you install , kernels are installed using FASTBOOT feature of android ADB , there is a simple logic you need to remember before you flash any kernel
Stock Rom = Stock kernel
cyanogenmod Rom = cyanogenmod Kernel
before you flash any custom rom make sure you've installed its related kernel (boot.img)
there are two methods to flash custom kernel..i will list both of them..
for that you will need fastboot:http://www.mediafire.com/?4qoenin9cjn7s7i
{1}.first method
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
1. this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
2. the custom kernel will be provided as boot.img file
3. just copy this file to fastboot folder(folder where fastboot package is extracted)
4. power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE)(switch off device hold volume up key & plugin usb) with usb-cable connected to PC
5. once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom kernel:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
7. now just unplug ur device and u are on the custom kernel
{2}.second method(flastool method)
1.use Flashtool version 0.6.7:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309.open flashtool
2.connect your mobile via usb.you have to be in MSC mode instead of MTP mode to get into fastboot mode or flash mod
3.check unknown source and usb debugging are on..
4.now to get into fastboot mod click on flash on flashtool 6.7
5.Then there will two mode flashmod and fastboot mod..in flashboot you can flash tft files..and fastboot mode is to flash custom kernel..
6.click on fastboot mod
7.in fastboot mod just click on reboot into fastboot mode(via adb)..then your device will boot ino fastboot mode.wait for some time to boot in to fastboot mode
if you are doing everything fine the it should look like this
16/025/2012 15:25:56 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/025/2012 15:25:56 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-15 22:00:21
16/026/2012 15:26:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/026/2012 15:26:59 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
16/026/2012 15:26:59 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
16/027/2012 15:27:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
16/027/2012 15:27:03 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
16/027/2012 15:27:08 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
16/027/2012 15:27:27 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
16/027/2012 15:27:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/027/2012 15:27:40 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
16/027/2012 15:27:42 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
16/027/2012 15:27:43 - INFO - Connected device : ST15
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Installed version of busybox :
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-FXP
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Phone in recovery mode
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
8.then click on select kernel to flash
9.navigate to where your flash file is located(boot.img)..double click on that boot.img file..the log will look like this..
16/032/2012 15:32:12 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): D:\xperia mini important\update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-XperiaMini-ST15i-KANG-signed\boot.img
16/032/2012 15:32:12 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
16/032/2012 15:32:14 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (4512 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9333kB/s
OKAY [ 0.501s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Download buffer format: boot IMG
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000148-0x00000179
(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 0 bad blocks encountered
(bootloader) Flashing...
(bootloader) Flash operation complete
OKAY [ 0.873s]
finished. total time: 1.374s
16/032/2012 15:32:14 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10.click on reboot device into system..and u are on the custom kernel
Overclocking
1. DOWNLOAD SetCPU from market
2. Select automatic detection of speeds ,and allow root access to Setcpu
3. default speed is 1024Mhz & maximum overclocking is based on the kernel you flash
4.maximum overclocking may harm your device
post 4:custom rom installation
if you know how to install custom kernel then it is very easy to know how to install custom rom..
for reference lets take example of cyanogenmod 7..
How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
1.download cyanogenmod 7 zip file..then extract it..there will be three files when you extract it..there are 2 main files first is boot.img which is kernel..second is update.zip..also download gapps addon..
NOTE: Remember to use the BASEBAND that CyanogenMod or MIUI needs, otherwise you will not get GSM signal.
2.now put update.zip file and gapps file into sd card..Both are .zip files
3.Install CM7 Kernel(boot.img)..i already mention how to install kernel..
4.After install the kernel turn on the phone and as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo press several times volume down button and you will get into ClockworkMod.
5.now go into install zip from sd card..and Install update.zip and gapps zip..
6.To move use Volume buttons, to select use Home button.
Select and confirm "Wipe data/factory reset"
Select and confirm "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "advanced" menu
Select and confirm "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
7.Reboot your phone and enjoy CyanogenMod 7..
you can use this method for all roms..
ok thats it...if i have post something wrong then xda members please inform me
Visit this thread for list of available kernels and roms:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489971
this total information has been taken from several threads thanks to them..
If I helped you in anyway, please say thanks!
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
singh_dd93 said:
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
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all custom kernel are pre rooted and has cmw inbuilt..so if you flash any custom kernel then you will get cmw...
May I ask how to flash ftf file using flashtool?Is it similar to flash kernel?
And do we have to update baseband like .64 and that needs flashtool,too?
Sorry for my noob qeustion,I'd like to update to .64,which FXP recommended.
noradoor said:
May I ask how to flash ftf file using flashtool?Is it similar to flash kernel?
And do we have to update baseband like .64 and that needs flashtool,too?
Sorry for my noob qeustion,I'd like to update to .64,which FXP recommended.
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to flash ftf file you have to go in to flashmod..when you download and extract flashtool(version 6.+) there will a firmware folder..put ftf file into that folder then open flashtool... click on flash and then click on flashmod then just select your ftf file and press ok..switch off your mobile..then press volume down button and coonect your mobile to pc using usb cable..flashtool will flash that firmware...
new post 4:custom rom installation added in thread...
singh_dd93 said:
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
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No need to wonder about that anymore. There is an application at Android Market. All you need is a rooted phone.
kernel
on this part;
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
do i need to have my bootloader unlocked or not?
Reason is i have the stock .62 and i want to root it.
fbloise said:
on this part;
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
do i need to have my bootloader unlocked or not?
Reason is i have the stock .62 and i want to root it.
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yes you need to have unlock bootloader..without it you cant flash any custom kernel...
But if you just want to root it and stay on .62,you don't have to unlock your bootloader.
What you need to do is flash older version(eg .42) and root it via this thread,then upgrade to .62 by OTA.(don't change any system files before the completion of upgrade)
noradoor said:
But if you just want to root it and stay on .62,you don't have to unlock your bootloader.
What you need to do is flash older version(eg .42) and root it via this thread,then upgrade to .62 by OTA.(don't change any system files before the completion of upgrade)
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DO this:
Flash a fresh .42 firmware using FlashTool
Root it using DooMlorDs Easy Rooting Kit version 4
Connect to a WiFi or a stable 3G and update via Update Center App on your phone
Done!
did everything as you guys said. Root it fine. However after updating the FW over the air (OTA), the phone doesnt want to turn back on anymore.
Any advice?
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Well answering my own question, I was able to revive the phone back to .62 using Wotan.
Now I will get back to .42 but will stay there as I dont want that to happen again.
fbloise said:
did everything as you guys said. Root it fine. However after updating the FW over the air (OTA), the phone doesnt want to turn back on anymore.
Any advice?
---------- Post added at 09:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:56 PM ----------
Well answering my own question, I was able to revive the phone back to .62 using Wotan.
Now I will get back to .42 but will stay there as I dont want that to happen again.
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did you unlock your bootloader.if yes then you can brick your mobile f you do ota update..and if you have unlock bootloader then flash custom kernel it is the best way to have root on any firmware...
Very risking updating yur phone using tha OTA method if yu have unlock yur bootloader..... but if yu use testpoint method, den yu have no problem!!!
just use flashtool to flash yur phone with latest firmware.
thats the funny thing, i didnt unlock my bootloader.
no offense, but the wire thing is a little extreme for me. I guess i'll pass and wait for a more conveniant tool than playing with wires.
nomailx said:
no offense, but the wire thing is a little extreme for me. I guess i'll pass and wait for a more conveniant tool than playing with wires.
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It's easy to unlock your bootloader using wire. Just connect the main point to ground.. I did in just first attempt..
Sent from my ST15 using xda premium
very easy brov.... i use tha pin pointed part to touch my phone ground point & connect tha other end to my usb cable mouth dat enters my phone.
check here for yur phone ground point provided its an Xperia phone.
Xperia Phones Test Point
that test point looks badass, made by mcgiver!
fbloise said:
that test point looks badass, made by mcgiver!
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which is dat buddy?? gat dis from androidflip.com........ its ok buddy! just do it right.
1. Download FTF needed http://www.mediafire.com/?o4v5ttaqsjhv3aq
2. Download Flashtool http://www.4shared.com/file/Ot3fyDJf/flashtool-0670-windows.html
3.install flashtool , install the drivers inside the flashtool
4. put the FTF you downloaded in the firmware folder where the flashtool is installed
5. Enable usb debuggin and switch off your phone
6.click on the FLASH icon on flashtool window,choose flashmode
7. if you want to keep your apps and data, uncheck wipe cache and data,its better if you check it but you will lose your data
8.follow the onscreen instructions , it will tell you when and how to connect your phone
9. you will get error at 99%, but your phone will start in ICS...
10. Enjoy
i am not responsible if you do it wrong
new links :1.http://www.mediafire.com/?7ik510cq7cy2p62
2.http://www.mediafire.com/?9dera4tes44pa7d
if you feel it was worth reading hit the thanks button
darky22 said:
1. Download FTF needed http://www.mediafire.com/?o4v5ttaqsjhv3aq
2. Download Flashtool
http://www.4shared.com/file/Ot3fyDJf/flashtool-0670-windows.html
3.install flashtool , install the drivers inside the flashtool
4. put the FTF you downloaded in the firmware folder where the flashtool is installed
5. Enable usb debuggin and switch off your phone
6.click on the FLASH icon on flashtool window,choose flashmode
7. if you want to keep your apps and data, uncheck wipe cache and data,its better if you check it but you will lose your data
8.follow the onscreen instructions , it will tell you when and how to connect your phone
9. you will get error at 99%, but your phone will start in ICS...
10. Enjoy
new links :1.http://www.mediafire.com/?7ik510cq7cy2p62
2.http://www.mediafire.com/?9dera4tes44pa7d
if you feel it was worth reading hit the thanks button
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Uncheck wipe data is enough to preservere data. Wipe cache should be rather enabled.
voyteckst said:
Uncheck wipe data is enough to preservere data. Wipe cache should be rather enabled.
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ok i should have mentioned that
I have unlocked bootloader with nightelf kernel + CWM. Do I need stock kernel to flash this ROM? Is it rooted?
sasa3342 said:
I have unlocked bootloader with nightelf kernel + CWM. Do I need stock kernel to flash this ROM? Is it rooted?
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u can have other kernel like of nightelf and this fw is not prerooted,but if you have cwm u can use this to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24834920&postcount=26
no my phone will not restart in ICS i got an error, sony and then error, and i cant flash the kernel in fastboot mode :S
i have unlocked bl
Pandemic said:
no my phone will not restart in ICS i got an error, sony and then error, and i cant flash the kernel in fastboot mode :S
i have unlocked bl
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In my case
I flashed, didn't boot, tried many times, but still didn't boot
So i flashed night elf kernel through fastboot, entered recovery wiped everything
Then it booted normally!
Hope it helped
Aarush said:
In my case
I flashed, didn't boot, tried many times, but still didn't boot
So i flashed night elf kernel through fastboot, entered recovery wiped everything
Then it booted normally!
Hope it helped
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yeah but when i rename the kernel to boot.img and then the comment then says it error, what did you did ?
explain bro
Edit: never mind, i stay on supercharged 62 and relock my bl again.
Hi all, i was on stock 4.0.2.A.0.62, flashed just as said in first post, unchecked wipe data and everything is just awsome, works like a charm for now.
I can't thank you enough for your instructions guys!
Just 2 questions:
1. How to take screenshot on ICS
2. There is no Sony Contact widget?
TNX a lot!
Hi all, i was on stock 4.0.2.A.0.62, flashed just as said in first post, unchecked wipe data and everything is just awsome, works like a charm for now.
I can't thank you enough for your instructions guys!
Just 2 questions:
1. How to take screenshot on ICS
2. There is no Sony Contact widget?
TNX a lot!
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u can press the vol Down and power button a few seconds to take screenshot
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ICS update via PC Companion on unlocked bootloader & custom kernel
I have unlocked bootloader with custom kernel (nightelf) on my phone. Can I update neo V via PC Companion without consequences?
sasa3342 said:
I have unlocked bootloader with custom kernel (nightelf) on my phone. Can I update neo V via PC Companion without consequences?
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Depends on the way you unlocked boot loader,so what method you used?
Anyway why don't u flash with Flashtool ?
I don't know... Just asking.
Official method, via SE unlocking bootloader site.
sasa3342 said:
I don't know... Just asking.
Official method, via SE unlocking bootloader site.
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Then you cannot use pc companion till you relock boot loader
How to re-lock boot loader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
I followed these instructions:
1. Download FTF needed http://www.mediafire.com/?o4v5ttaqsjhv3aq
2. Download Flashtool http://www.4shared.com/file/Ot3fyDJf...0-windows.html
3.install flashtool , install the drivers inside the flashtool
4. put the FTF you downloaded in the firmware folder where the flashtool is installed
5. Enable usb debuggin and switch off your phone
6.click on the FLASH icon on flashtool window,choose flashmode
7. if you want to keep your apps and data, uncheck wipe cache and data,its better if you check it but you will lose your data
8.follow the onscreen instructions , it will tell you when and how to connect your phone
9. you will get error at 99%, but your phone will start in ICS...
10. Enjoy
And i got this:
15/008/2012 05:08:56 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
15/008/2012 05:08:59 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_haida.sin
15/008/2012 05:08:59 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:02 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:03 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:04 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:04 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:14 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:14 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
15/011/2012 05:11:34 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";
15/011/2012 05:11:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Solution?
sasa3342 said:
I followed these instructions:
1. Download FTF needed http://www.mediafire.com/?o4v5ttaqsjhv3aq
2. Download Flashtool http://www.4shared.com/file/Ot3fyDJf...0-windows.html
3.install flashtool , install the drivers inside the flashtool
4. put the FTF you downloaded in the firmware folder where the flashtool is installed
5. Enable usb debuggin and switch off your phone
6.click on the FLASH icon on flashtool window,choose flashmode
7. if you want to keep your apps and data, uncheck wipe cache and data,its better if you check it but you will lose your data
8.follow the onscreen instructions , it will tell you when and how to connect your phone
9. you will get error at 99%, but your phone will start in ICS...
10. Enjoy
And i got this:
15/008/2012 05:08:56 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
15/008/2012 05:08:59 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_haida.sin
15/008/2012 05:08:59 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:02 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:03 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:04 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:04 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:14 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
15/009/2012 05:09:14 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
15/011/2012 05:11:34 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";
15/011/2012 05:11:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Solution?
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Did u try to boot?
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wilsonchuchu said:
Did u try to boot?
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yeah, it boots in ics , mentioned in the thread
darky22 said:
yeah, it boots in ics , mentioned in the thread
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Yes, i tried to boot... and stuck in boot loop
sasa3342 said:
Yes, i tried to boot... and stuck in boot loop
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Try to flash night-elf kernel then go tp cwm to wipe data
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sasa3342 said:
Yes, i tried to boot... and stuck in boot loop
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Night Elf's RC2 kernel
I have xperia x10 mini manufacturing date 10w40
Can i unlock my bootloader??
Please answer only if you are sure cause i dont wana brick my phone
Also tell me the easiest method to unlock my bootloader..
Or can i use any Rom on 2.3 without unlocking bootloader??
Yes you can, your manufacturing date is week 40 of 2010, the warnings only go out for manufacturing dates from week 29 in 2011.
The easiest way to unlock your bootloader is from the plugins-menu in flashtool.
You can still lose your radio-capability if your simlock-certificate is not recognised in S1Tool, but you can relock the bootloader with the Restore-button in S1Tool and your radio-capability SHOULD come back.
If you unlock your bootloader, boot the phone on stock firmware first and check for network connectivity, if your network is gone/sim not recognised, relock your bootloader. If everything works as it should you can go and flash custom kernels and roms.
SmG67 said:
Yes you can, your manufacturing date is week 40 of 2010, the warnings only go out for manufacturing dates from week 29 in 2011.
The easiest way to unlock your bootloader is from the plugins-menu in flashtool.
You can still lose your radio-capability if your simlock-certificate is not recognised in S1Tool, but you can relock the bootloader with the Restore-button in S1Tool and your radio-capability SHOULD come back.
If you unlock your bootloader, boot the phone on stock firmware first and check for network connectivity, if your network is gone/sim not recognised, relock your bootloader. If everything works as it should you can go and flash custom kernels and roms.
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I'm getting Blue coloured Error "CANCELLED"
Why?
I don't know... maybe you could post the output from the identify button in S1Tool and the output from flashtool when you get that error, maybe that tells me a bit more of what is going wrong
SmG67 said:
I don't know... maybe you could post the output from the identify button in S1Tool and the output from flashtool when you get that error, maybe that tells me a bit more of what is going wrong
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See here http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/35480731.png/
The text is unreadable that way but i think at the bottom it says SEMC Simlock certificate? you should be ok then.
Please copy the text from flashtool when you choose the unlock-bootloader option from the plugins-menu and paste it here
SmG67 said:
The text is unreadable that way but i think at the bottom it says SEMC Simlock certificate? you should be ok then.
Please copy the text from flashtool when you choose the unlock-bootloader option from the plugins-menu and paste it here
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18/000/2012 20:00:15 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
18/000/2012 20:00:15 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
18/000/2012 20:00:15 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
18/000/2012 20:00:21 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
18/000/2012 20:00:22 - INFO - Connected device : E10
18/000/2012 20:00:22 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
18/000/2012 20:00:22 - INFO - Android version : 2.1-update1 / kernel version : 2.6.29
18/000/2012 20:00:22 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
18/000/2012 20:00:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/000/2012 20:00:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
18/000/2012 20:00:47 - INFO - Connected device : E10
18/000/2012 20:00:47 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
18/000/2012 20:00:47 - INFO - Android version : 2.1-update1 / kernel version : 2.6.29
18/000/2012 20:00:47 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
18/000/2012 20:00:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/000/2012 20:00:57 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/001/2012 20:01:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - INFO - Reading device information
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - INFO - Flashing loader
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - WARN - Cancelled
18/001/2012 20:01:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/001/2012 20:01:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/001/2012 20:01:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/001/2012 20:01:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
Install busybox with flashtool, reboot your phone and try again
SmG67 said:
Install busybox with flashtool, reboot your phone and try again
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ok thanks wait don't go anywhere please i'm doing.
piousheart said:
ok thanks wait don't go anywhere please i'm doing.
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lol i have to go to work in a few minutes, i'll check back later, but i think you'll be fine now (although i'm not entirely sure)
No success
What to do now? please help
SmG67 said:
Install busybox with flashtool, reboot your phone and try again
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Thanks!! I did it with manual method and. . .BoOM bootloader is unlocked.!!
Please confirm the following things.
1.Currently i'm on Built No-2.0.A.0.504,can i flash latest Latest 2.1.1.A.0.6 with unlocked bootloader?
2.Will nAa kernel will work with the stock 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware (i will flash stock 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware and then nAa kernel because i want to use miniCM 7)
Give rating to miniCM7 x\5
If you still got network reception then you're ok
You could have flashed the 2.1.1.a.0.6 firmware with a locked bootloader too, so with an unlocked bootloader that shouldn't be a problem
You can flash the nAa-11 kernel for Gingerbread roms, but your phone won't boot, you have to go into CWM after flashing the kernel, and install MiniCM7 from your sd-card, so copy that first before you flash the Kernel.
Make sure you make a backup in CWM first,, then do a wipe data/factory-reset, wipe cache, go into advanced, wipe dalvik-cache, wipe battery stats, then back into the main menu and install zip from sd-card. select the MiniCM7 zip you copied and wait for it to finish.
Reboot your system, if it takes longer than 5 minutes to start up, press home and power buttons simultaneously, you'll get a restart, enter CWM again and do all the wipes again, it should work after that.
SmG67 said:
If you still got network reception then you're ok
You could have flashed the 2.1.1.a.0.6 firmware with a locked bootloader too, so with an unlocked bootloader that shouldn't be a problem
You can flash the nAa-11 kernel for Gingerbread roms, but your phone won't boot, you have to go into CWM after flashing the kernel, and install MiniCM7 from your sd-card, so copy that first before you flash the Kernel.
Make sure you make a backup in CWM first,, then do a wipe data/factory-reset, wipe cache, go into advanced, wipe dalvik-cache, wipe battery stats, then back into the main menu and install zip from sd-card. select the MiniCM7 zip you copied and wait for it to finish.
Reboot your system, if it takes longer than 5 minutes to start up, press home and power buttons simultaneously, you'll get a restart, enter CWM again and do all the wipes again, it should work after that.
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Process Started...wish me luck.!!
Bro please provide me a link for 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware for my E10i please..
I searched but failed..and by mistake i flashed another firmware and the phone is bricked so now again on 2.0.A.0.504
piousheart said:
Bro please provide me a link for 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware for my E10i please..
I searched but failed..and by mistake i flashed another firmware and the phone is bricked so now again on 2.0.A.0.504
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SE don't like to see their firmware all over the internet, that's why all the links are dead.
SmG67 said:
SE don't like to see their firmware all over the internet, that's why all the links are dead, check your inbox
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Thanks a ton for the link
But i download the 2.1.1.C.0.0 from some site and it worked.!!
Now going one step further..!!
Installed MiniCM 7 but now SD card not dected..
What to do??
piousheart said:
Installed MiniCM 7 but now SD card not dected..
What to do??
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How is it not detected? by the phone itself?
Boot back into CWM and Wipe everything (wipe data/facotory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik-cache), and reboot see if that helps
In storage there is option to unmount SD card so phone is detecting SD card.
When i use Camera,gallery etc it says SD card not present
I tried factory reset,cache,delvic cache...but not working!!
but file manager like root explorer is working and sowing contents of SD card
I installed a ROM with its kernel (concretely, THIS rom with the recommended kernel) using CWM, and when I reboot it gets stuck at Sony splash... It's been like that for almost two hours.
So the question is... is it bricked? (I think that's a stupid question, it sure is...) Can this be repaired? Or I have to ask Sony for help (if possible)?
if you can get into cwm ..... try to reflash the rom....follow the steps given by the dev...wipe delvic/data etc..
if it does not work or if you cannot get into CWM reflash with night-elf kernel...
u r phone is not bricked :good::victory:
Log in Flashtool shows me that...
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/058/2012 18:58:35 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
04/059/2012 18:59:05 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
04/059/2012 18:59:06 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
04/059/2012 18:59:25 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Arnold\Downloads\boot_ics_cm9-127.img
04/059/2012 18:59:25 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
04/059/2012 18:59:26 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5114 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
04/059/2012 18:59:26 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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do u have ur bootloader unlocked...???if not unlock it first...
Well, I guess it actually was unlocked... if not, how do I check it without entering the system or CWM?
if it is unlocked u will be able to flash it with other kernels
do you have latest version of flash tools??
try to download it and try again......if u have unlocked bootloader....it should work
if nothing happens use SEUS to restore
Arno-kun said:
I installed a ROM with its kernel (concretely, THIS rom with the recommended kernel) using CWM, and when I reboot it gets stuck at Sony splash... It's been like that for almost two hours.
So the question is... is it bricked? (I think that's a stupid question, it sure is...) Can this be repaired? Or I have to ask Sony for help (if possible)?
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Firstly the good news is ur phone is not at all bricked ..i think u somehow installed the wrong kernel or something ..thats y the problem ..i had the same too about 3 days back ..u need to got back to the stock Rom ..and everything will be fine ..i think you knw it but i am telling u again : U need unlocked boot loader to flash custom ROMS
Now lets begin installing ur stock ROM
If u unlocked ur bootlaoder using the official method go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&page=2 and relock it but DRM keys wont be back ..but u r bootlaoder will be locked again
1) Here : download the stock ROM http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?tstart=0 and install it through flashtool or go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 to download stock ROM
2) Follow the instructions in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
3) Now u r on stock ROM with stock kernel ..root ur phone again using doomlords method given in the link above.
4) install CWM
5) Unlock ur boot loader again (u cannot unlock it using the official way unless u have the boot loader key that sony gave u when unlocking the boot loader )
samneov said:
if it is unlocked u will be able to flash it with other kernels
do you have latest version of flash tools??
try to download it and try again......if u have unlocked bootloader....it should work
if nothing happens use SEUS to restore
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You know, using SEUS fixed my phone. Checked bootloader, and it's UNLOCKED. Thanks a lot to everyone! Thought I already lost my phone... Again, thank you all!
I've bricked my Sony Xperia U by installing the wrong kernel.. (a kernel for the N700)
i know its stupid etc etc, but it only gives me a green light when i plug it into my pc.. it goes in flashmode automatic.
So i still can acces flashmode and fastboot mode.. what can i do know?
ive also tried to run this 'UnbrickingXperia2011.zip' over my phone, also tried stock firmware and stuff. nothing will work
Maybe you've got a solution?
Sorry for my bad grammatics or something, i\'m kinda high
Thanks in advance
THL
Flash your phone's stock ftf with flashtool if you can access flashmode.. If it's not working, post log of the error..
Sent from my ST27i
satan89 said:
Flash your phone's stock ftf with flashtool if you can access flashmode.. If it's not working, post log of the error..
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Thanks for the quick respond!
I've done that a lot, it goes perfectly etc. but when i unplug and boot its still the same..
So i've tried to run UnbrickingXperia2011.zip and that gave me an error, but that is fixed as soon as i first flash the stock rom, and after that the UnbrickingXperia2011.zip it gives me no error but it doesnt do anything..
Edit: now the error also comes after i flashed the stock rom..
Anyone else?
Please?
I've copied the log:
(this is when trying to flash with UnbrickingXperia .ftf file)
27/037/2013 19:37:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/037/2013 19:37:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
27/037/2013 19:37:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
27/038/2013 19:38:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/039/2013 19:39:23 - INFO - Selected Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf
27/039/2013 19:39:23 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/039/2013 19:39:23 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/039/2013 19:39:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/039/2013 19:39:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/039/2013 19:39:28 - INFO - Reading device information
27/039/2013 19:39:28 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/039/2013 19:39:29 - INFO - Current device : ST25a - YT9002NM4S - 1265-2645_R3G - 1254-3522_6.1.1.B.1.10 - WORLD-a_6.1.1.B.1.10
27/039/2013 19:39:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/039/2013 19:39:29 - INFO - Processing loader
27/039/2013 19:39:29 - INFO - Checking header
27/039/2013 19:39:29 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/039/2013 19:39:29 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0019";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed";
Ok enter fastboot mode and fastboot any working kernel for your device (with cwm recovery if possible)
Sent from my ST27i
satan89 said:
(with cwm recovery if possible)
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How can i acces cwm recovery if the phone can't boot?
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Ok enter fastboot mode and fastboot any working kernel for your device
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I've already tried that too. No errors blabla, but the phone didn't change
He says you should flash a kernel with CWM built in. After you've done this you can boot into recovery mode so you can flash any custom ROM you want.
TheHighLife said:
How can i acces cwm recovery if the phone can't boot?
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I've already tried that too. No errors blabla, but the phone didn't change
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I mean try fastboot of one of the working fxp boot.img.. It has recovery in the boot.img itself.
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Naxiz said:
He says you should flash a kernel with CWM built in. After you've done this you can boot into recovery mode so you can flash any custom ROM you want.
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Ohh okay, so it also works even if you can't get your phone 'on' (i can only get Fastboot and Flashmode)
Recovery will work even when the phone won't boot (if there is a working kernel installed).
Like this?
And then?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945744 < should i use this ?
I'm unable to view your attachments, but this is very easy. Just find yourself a kernel with CWM for your Xperia, then flash it using fastboot.
Start in recovery mode, find yourself a custom ROM for your Xperia and install it using CWM (recovery).
Naxiz said:
I'm unable to view your attachments, but this is very easy. Just find yourself a kernel with CWM for your Xperia, then flash it using fastboot.
Start in recovery mode, find yourself a custom ROM for your Xperia and install it using CWM (recovery).
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First, before reading your reply i did this (attachment) hope you can see it now..
I'll try your way, is this a kernel with cwm for my xperia? i think so: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945744
TheHighLife said:
Like this?
And then?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945744 < should i use this ?
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That's the kernel you need, if your phone model is ST25.
But please notice the following:
No USB connection in recovery whatsoever (no adb, no USB mount etc.)
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This means you CAN'T put any ROM on your sd card, so the ROM should already be placed on the sd card in order to install.
TheHighLife said:
Like this?
And then?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945744 < should i use this ?
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What custom Rom is that in your screenshot?
Just get fxp 204 from here and fastboot only the boot.img which can be extracted from the zip file. It comes baked with cwm, you can use this to flash other roms.
I'm not sure about the cwm link you posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
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First, before reading your reply i did this (attachment) hope you can see it now..
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That's the right way. Use that command to install the kernel you linked, then boot into recovery to install the ROM that's already on your sd card using CWM (ROM must be in .zip format for CWM).
Naxiz said:
That's the right way. Use that command to install the kernel you linked, then boot into recovery to install the ROM that's already on your sd card using CWM (ROM must be in .zip format for CWM).
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i've did that, everything went fine but the phone is still bricked
attachment:
TheHighLife said:
i've did that, everything went fine but the phone is still bricked
attachment:
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Use the following command to restart your phone in CWM:
fastboot reboot recovery
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Then install your new custom ROM.
If you're not able to get this working, maybe you should continue trying when you're not high.
satan89 said:
What custom Rom is that in your screenshot?
Just get fxp 204 from here and fastboot only the boot.img which can be extracted from the zip file. It comes baked with cwm, you can use this to flash other roms.
I'm not sure about the cwm link you posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
Sent from my ST27i
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Already have that (attachment)
But the other guy says i already have a custom rom on it?