Hi, everybody
I'm going to root my mini with 62 firmware, I have to unlock bootloader and flash an older kernel, so;
Where can I find an older kernel for my xperia mini st15i?
Shuld it be a custom kernel or stock one? and why?
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Hi, everybody
I'm going to root my mini with 62 firmware, I have to unlock bootloader and flash an older kernel, so;
Where can I find an older kernel for my xperia mini st15i?
Shuld it be a custom kernel or stock one? and why?
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you dont need to unlock bootloader, just flash stock kernel via flash tool, I'm also searching for stock kernel, post here if you find it
hey can u give me the link for kernel.ftf file for xperia mini....
I am new here, but I think you can get the official kernel from here: [FIRMWARE][4.0.A.2.368][Mini][ST15i][Smultron] Official Firmware
It's a post with official firmware, as you can see.
Just download the .ftf file, and unpack "kernel.sin" from it.
I am looking for "FIRMWARE 4.0.2.A.0.58 Mini ST15i" , "FIRMWARE 4.0.2.A.0.42 Mini ST15i" and "FIRMWARE 4.0.2.A.0.62 Mini ST15i".
Where can I download FIRMWARE for Xperia mini ST15i?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626215
Dwnld t fw
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I just updated my phone from 2.3.4 to 4.1.B.0.587 , It was written on SONY website that it is 4.1.B.0.587 but as I check it in my Settings section it is written 4.0.4 , However as I read many topics this number thing is nothing unorthodox! It is actually 4.0.4 but the build is 4.1.B.0.587 or whatever ;D
Anyway again as I read many topics on this forum it is needed to have the kernel file for 4.1.B.0.587 to be able to ROOT the device.
I checked this link : talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
There's no Kernel file for my device... (I do NOT want to install another ROM)
Is there any way to ROOT my device ?
sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-mini
Wrong forum, this is xperia ray's forum.
Wrong section. Post your question on Xperia Mini,Mini Pro,Active General section.
For root your mobile first you need to download flashtool then flash back to 4.0.3 using flashtool then root your phone & flash again to 4.0.4(.587)
It is not possible to root directly from .587
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And don't worry about 4.1.B.0.587 because u just update your phone from 2.3.4(Gingerbread) to 4.0.4(Ice Cream Sandwich) & 4.1.B.0.587 is your current ROM version.
I am also on 4.1.B.0.587 & it is the latest update from Sony.
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Tryptikon said:
I just updated my phone from 2.3.4 to 4.1.B.0.587 , It was written on SONY website that it is 4.1.B.0.587 but as I check it in my Settings section it is written 4.0.4 , However as I read many topics this number thing is nothing unorthodox! It is actually 4.0.4 but the build is 4.1.B.0.587 or whatever ;D
Anyway again as I read many topics on this forum it is needed to have the kernel file for 4.1.B.0.587 to be able to ROOT the device.
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If you want to unlock your bootloader, it's easy enough to root whatever android version or build number your phone has; hotboot cwm recovery image as kernel and then install superuser using cwm.
btw, what baseband version do you have now?
In flashtool select 4.1.B.0.587 ftf. (there is no only kernel ftf, select the downloaded one)
Select (mark) exclude Fota, system and baseband, (dont thick the kernel on flash tool)...
Select 'No final verification'
DE-SELECT wipe data, cache and apps log.
(Just flash the kernel not the entire rom)
Click OK and follow instructions (power off phone, press volume down button and plug the usb).
This way you can flash .587 kernel back.
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mvoid533 said:
In flashtool select 4.1.B.0.587 ftf. (there is no only kernel ftf, select the downloaded one)
Select (mark) exclude Fota, system and baseband, (dont thick the kernel on flash tool)...
Select 'No final verification'
DE-SELECT wipe data, cache and apps log.
(Just flash the kernel not the entire rom)
Click OK and follow instructions (power off phone, press volume down button and plug the usb).
This way you can flash .587 kernel back.
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OP doesn't ask how to get original kernel back as he didn't flash any custom kernel yet.
And by assuming OP wants to unlock the bootloader, it's simplier and easier to hotboot (not to flash) cwm recovery image or any compatible kernel that has cwm to use the cwm to install superuser.
arifkpi said:
Wrong section. Post your question on Xperia Mini,Mini Pro,Active General section.
For root your mobile first you need to download flashtool then flash back to 4.0.3 using flashtool then root your phone & flash again to 4.0.4(.587)
It is not possible to root directly from .587
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Is it the best way to do it ? Are there any topics about it on the forum so I can read and test it ? Because I see many people are still messing around with Xperia Minis and have no succeeded yet to root their phone ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31764799
r6680jc said:
If you want to unlock your bootloader, it's easy enough to root whatever android version or build number your phone has; hotboot cwm recovery image as kernel and then install superuser using cwm.
btw, what baseband version do you have now?
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I'm pretty new to the Android universe so I do not all the special terms yet so forgive me for saying that I do not know what is "Unlocking the Bootloader" exactly. I'd be glad to read a topic on this website about it if there's any to know what it is and what are the advantages/disadvantages.
Baseband Version :8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
Android Version : 4.0.4
Build Number : 4.1.B.0.431 (???????!!!!!!!!!!)
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9-perf
Why is the build number .431 ?!!!! I was sure it is .587, Even I checked it last night. Is it because I was messing around with Flashboot ? Can flashboot change the buildnumber ?!!
Try this-
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
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I am sorry if i am wrong..
I think he wants to root ics .587
First flash kernel .562
Rooting with doomlord (thanks to him) for rooting tools.
Instal cwm with xparts (market)
Flash kernel back to .587.
I am just do those steps to root my ray...
Baseband .77
Ics 4.0.4
Build number 4.1.B.0.587
I think it has the same steps for mini, arc, neo etc
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Xperia Mini does not get build ICS 562
Xperia mini instantly got ICS 4.0.4 build 431, and Latest update Build 587, so I think flash kernel of Xperia ray or other Xperia to Xperia Mini it could not be done for rooting your phone
I recommended your phone Unlock Bootloader
By Rizal Lovins [email protected]
Rizal Lovins said:
Xperia mini instantly got ICS 4.0.4 build 431, and Latest update Build 587,
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The latest update (build 587) isn't available for Xperia mini yet.
Tryptikon said:
Is it the best way to do it ? Are there any topics about it on the forum so I can read and test it ? Because I see many people are still messing around with Xperia Minis and have no succeeded yet to root their phone ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31764799
I'm pretty new to the Android universe so I do not all the special terms yet so forgive me for saying that I do not know what is "Unlocking the Bootloader" exactly. I'd be glad to read a topic on this website about it if there's any to know what it is and what are the advantages/disadvantages.
Baseband Version :8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
Android Version : 4.0.4
Build Number : 4.1.B.0.431 (???????!!!!!!!!!!)
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9-perf
Why is the build number .431 ?!!!! I was sure it is .587, Even I checked it last night. Is it because I was messing around with Flashboot ? Can flashboot change the buildnumber ?!!
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Your build number is .431 from the first you updated it, see your baseband version: 72, build .587 has baseband version 77.
build .587 isn't available for Xperia mini yet.
Rizal Lovins said:
Xperia Mini does not get build ICS 562
Xperia mini instantly got ICS 4.0.4 build 431, and Latest update Build 587, so I think flash kernel of Xperia ray or other Xperia to Xperia Mini it could not be done for rooting your phone
I recommended your phone Unlock Bootloader
By Rizal Lovins [email protected]
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Check this mate
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/217317#217317
I think there is a kernel .562 for mini
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mvoid533 said:
Check this mate
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/217317#217317
I think there is a kernel .562 for mini
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Yeah there is a kernel from Xperia Ray for Xperia Mini
By Rizal Lovins [email protected]
how to root xperiia mini 4.1.b.0.587
hi there..can u help me plz..did u root your mini? can you guide me, plz.thanks
nazgio said:
hi there..can u help me plz..did u root your mini? can you guide me, plz.thanks
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Unlock your bootloader, so you can root it easily.
nazgio said:
hi there..can u help me plz..did u root your mini? can you guide me, plz.thanks
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Follow this guide.At step four, "IV. Flash 4.0.4 ROM: "- Flash the build 587 firmware. You'll get it here : http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?start=0&tstart=0 All other stuffs are same.You can root by unlocking bootloader and flashing 562 kernel also : http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 But it's a little bit risky because if you unlock your bootloader officially,you will lose your DRM keys and track id will never work again..
hello.
i recently rooted my phone n installed ultimate hd rom onto it
1. can anyone telme the procedure to revert back to the sony interface n remove the rom??
2. what shoud i do to install the rom again( procedure)
3.i wish to unlock my botloader, in that case if i do it from sony website , then in case of soft brick while rooting ..will i be able to use pc companion to make it work( i recently soft bricked my phone so a bit cautious this time.)
thnx.
Why not read all stickies first before asking a redundant question
And a thread for this is Not justified!
Pls read
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flash stock rom using flashtool with full wipe, why do u need PCC when flashtool is there??
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You find ftf file here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
Flash via flashtool
Read how to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
press thanks if i could help you
How to root firmware .587
How to root firmware .587
without downgrading firmware to 562
nvalakunde said:
How to root firmware .587
without downgrading firmware to 562
Flash .587 ftf rom, than flash only .562 kernel, root, than flash .587kernel
Press thanks if this was usefull
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nvalakunde said:
How to root firmware .587
without downgrading firmware to 562
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You don't have to downgrade
Entire fw
Just flash. 562 kernel
Root
Flash. 587 kernel
Done!
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Hi all,
I noticed that there isn't any latest stock kernel with just CWM added for xperia U so i was wondering if someone can add to it or at least provide a guide on how to do it. Here is the kernel.sin from the latest 6.1.1.B.1.100
Do you have root access currently?
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No since i dont kno how to flash root bimary
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Flash the b10 ftf in flashtool but only tick the kernel. Root with binary. Flash the b100 ftf back. Kernel only again. Then just install cwm via the installer zip
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Dear Community.
I have to downgrade xperia neo (mt15i) from 4.0.4 to 2.3 for testing purposes. Is this possible? Where can I find the kernel/rom (preferably the factory default)? What flashing method is recommended for such thing?
Thanks a lot
Vladx
first u must flash gb kernel which u can find in the thread and then flash gb rom as u like as ur interest..there are gb rom and kernel search it..,
Or you can flash the stock ftf file using flashtool to go to stock rom...
Get stock file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
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searching for 2.3 kernel
Attitude.SSJ said:
Or you can flash the stock ftf file using flashtool to go to stock rom...
Get stock file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
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Hi,
I can't find any 2.3 kernel there. Any idea?
4.0.1.A.0.283 [Available]
4.0.2.A.0.42 [Available]
4.0.2.A.0.62 [Available]
4.1.B.0.431 [Available]
4.1.B.0.587 [Available]
If you flash the ftf file it also flashes kernel...
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still searching
Attitude.SSJ said:
If you flash the ftf file it also flashes kernel...
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I know, but the list above conatains only releases starting with 4., so I suppose these are not the original stock 2.x versions. What I'm looking for is the SW was on this handset when it was originally released (JB)
Thanks
Vladx
vladx said:
I know, but the list above conatains only releases starting with 4., so I suppose these are not the original stock 2.x versions. What I'm looking for is the SW was on this handset when it was originally released (JB)
Thanks
Vladx
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Yes the first three are stock gb links only... 0.62 one s latest afaik..
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