Hi, I know maybe it's a noob question, but I have installed cyanogenmod 9 in my Sony Live Walkman, and the kernel that comes with it.
Can I install a new kernel (like rage kernel) without having to install the rom (CM9) again? It will work just replacing the kernel?
Thanks!!!
lfporto said:
Hi, I know maybe it's a noob question, but I have installed cyanogenmod 9 in my Sony Live Walkman, and the kernel that comes with it.
Can I install a new kernel (like rage kernel) without having to install the rom (CM9) again? It will work just replacing the kernel?
Thanks!!!
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You have to download the kernel onto your sd card (make sure it is for cm9). And then you can just flash it using cwm recovery :laugh: no need to flashing rom again
SloAngel said:
You have to download the kernel onto your sd card (make sure it is for cm9). And then you can just flash it using cwm recovery :laugh: no need to flashing rom again
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Thanks!
Another question: I'm used flash my kernels with flashtool. I entered in CWM in recovery mode, but couldn't find the option to flash the kernel (just the rom). How can I install the kernel without the need of the flashtool (without computer)?
Thanks again!!!
lfporto said:
Thanks!
Another question: I'm used flash my kernels with flashtool. I entered in CWM in recovery mode, but couldn't find the option to flash the kernel (just the rom). How can I install the kernel without the need of the flashtool (without computer)?
Thanks again!!!
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in recovery choose install zip from sd card, then choose zip from sd card. After that you can select your kernel and flash it
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if you've got the kernel in zip format, ready to be flashed, then go ahead in cwm and flash it.
But if you don't have it in zip format, then you'll have to make one for yourself.
For that, you'll need to extract the zlimage from your kernel and replace it with the zlmage from your cm9 kernel, not forgetting to recompile the kernel. make a flashable zip, or download one, and flash it.
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help me please...
i am trying to flash kamarush's rc3 kernel with flashtool in fastboot mode,it say ok but my phone won't boot into system,any sugestion dude?
pucank said:
help me please...
i am trying to flash kamarush's rc3 kernel with flashtool in fastboot mode,it say ok but my phone won't boot into system,any sugestion dude?
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You need to install kernel and ROM both, this kernel is not compatible with stock ROM. Go to Recovery to install ROM.
can you give me the step by step explanation my friend?
because i ussualy flash the kernel first,
should i flash the rom first via cwm?
just flash the kernel, put the kamarush rom on your micro sd card, boot to cwm on the new kernel, wipe everything out, install zip and reboot to system that should do it.
If you Flashed Kamrush's kernel first then you'll have to flash his ROM. His ROM only works for 4.0.4. If you haven't put his ROM on your SD Card, ull need to put it on and flash it through CWM. But if you dont want ICS just flash someone else kernel and your phone should work again. Your choices are:
X kernel
Rage Kernel
Boof Kernel
Those work with 2.3.4
thanks but my problem is when i finished flash the kernel my phone do not booting into system after i flash the kernel,so i cant flash the rom via cwm
ok just press volume down several times on the sony logo until it takes you to cwm that is the way you enter to cwm in custom kernels
the sony logo did not appeare after flash the kernel...i try other kernel and works,but this kernel (rc3) did not works in my pnone
did you downloaded the right kernel?? this rom and kernel supports 4 devices.
ginryu said:
did you downloaded the right kernel?? this rom and kernel supports 4 devices.
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yes i have download "boot_mango_rc3_final" for my sk17i
i dont have this problem in rc2
any idea my friend?
pucank said:
yes i have download "boot_mango_rc3_final" for my sk17i
i dont have this problem in rc2
any idea my friend?
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download the kernel again and check the progress when you flash the kernel..
akshay13071990 said:
download the kernel again and check the progress when you flash the kernel..
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flashing...
flash operation complete..
OKAY(1.300)
but the divice dont want boot into system,the sony logo did not apeare
Rename the file to boot.img (remove the mango_rc3_final) and then flash the kernel and then try turning it on again
BudgyN1 said:
Rename the file to boot.img (remove the mango_rc3_final) and then flash the kernel and then try turning it on again
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still not work my friend....i try to flash other kernel and works,but failed in this rc3 kernel
pucank said:
still not work my friend....i try to flash other kernel and works,but failed in this rc3 kernel
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what is the flashtool log telling you??
here is the log.....can you help me?thanks
pucank said:
here is the log.....can you help me?thanks
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Kernel is properly installed. You need to install the ROM via Recovery. Make sure the ROM .zip file is on the SDcard.
When screen gets brighter during starting, click Volume DOWN button many times until you enter the recovery. Then install zip from sdcard and choose it.
Try flashing the kernel manually using the terminal commands or update Flashtool (that might be your problem)
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
Noob question
Sharaz22 said:
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
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Sorry for this question but I do not have any customization on my XS. I have copied the CWM.ZIP and ROM.ZIP files on SD card. Could you please suggest how can I flash ROM.ZIP as I do not have any custom recovery installed.
p.s. The bootlocker is also locked.
sozofriend1234 said:
Sorry for this question but I do not have any customization on my XS. I have copied the CWM.ZIP and ROM.ZIP files on SD card. Could you please suggest how can I flash ROM.ZIP as I do not have any custom recovery installed.
p.s. The bootlocker is also locked.
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This is a fix only for who is installing custom ROMs without custom kernel. To install recovery, search for it.
I have had a problem, after flashing Rom, before flashing your zips I wiped cache, and started this problem in recovery:
Can't mount CACHE/recovery/log
then after flashing your zips phone stuck reboting at logo sony, so I have to start from zero, do you know why have that ocurred, is it because wiping cache?
Can i use this method to flash cm10 without custom kernel?
rumkugel13 said:
Can i use this method to flash cm10 without custom kernel?
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No, CM10 requires the CM10 kernel, no work arounds, sorry.
fareeed said:
No, CM10 requires the CM10 kernel, no work arounds, sorry.
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for the xperia sspeed rom for example, you can also use the stock kernel, but why can't i use it for cm10?
That's a stock based rom so you can use the stock kernel. Whereas CM10 is AOSP based so many things in the Kernel are different for example Wi-Fi modules as well as other things
Sharaz22 said:
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
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HaiI am using Miui 2.9.14 rom in my Xperia S, I dont see CWM, I have installed rom manager and searched to install CWM but rom manager says Unsupported device ( LT26i does not have an officially supported CWN yet.)
What should I do to install CWN...?
dhanasekar_83 said:
HaiI am using Miui 2.9.14 rom in my Xperia S, I dont see CWM, I have installed rom manager and searched to install CWM but rom manager says Unsupported device ( LT26i does not have an officially supported CWN yet.)
What should I do to install CWN...?
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Back to stock, install CWM again, install MIUI and before reboot, install CWM.
Can someone suggest me a kernel and an ics (or jellybean if exists) rom to flash on my xperia mini? I have now ics stock and my bootloader is unlocked. Also i want a guide to help me flash the rom and kernel.
(And also i have a question. Do i need a different custom kernel for every custom rom?)
GiwrgosP- said:
Can someone suggest me a kernel and an ics (or jellybean if exists) rom to flash on my xperia mini? I have now ics stock and my bootloader is unlocked. Also i want a guide to help me flash the rom and kernel.
(And also i have a question. Do i need a different custom kernel for every custom rom?)
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If you want jelly bean, there's Cyanogenmod 10 by FXP, JellyVanilla and Cyanogenmod 10 by expeacer.
The easiest way to flash a kernel is via flashtool. Just download flashtool and install it. Go to the installation folder and install the drivers. For unlocking bootloader, fastboot should work for you and sdk tools should be installed.
Download the rom you want and the recommend kernel , place the installation zip file on your sd card and go back to flashtool.
In flashtool you click on the flash and select fastboot mode. You turn off your device and hold down the volume up key while connecting to pc. The blue led will light up. Then you select the boot.img you downloaded first. It should be named boot.img, otherwise rename it. Just select it and flashtool will automaticly flash it.
CHECK THE LOG BEFORE YOU PLUG OFF DEVICE!! If there are no errors, just restart device and press volume down again and again. Then you are in cwm. Look in the tutorial how to install the rom what has to be formatted/wiped (like cache or data, etc) and do it like it's explained there. Then select install zip from sd card -> choose zip and install it.
Just reboot and enjoy
After seeing the links of jellybean roms i changed my mind. They have much problems! So could you suggest me an ICS rom?
GiwrgosP- said:
After seeing the links of jellybean roms i changed my mind. They have much problems! So could you suggest me an ICS rom?
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Expeacer's exmiui.
In this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694027 link it says that it has auto root. This means tha if I flash this kernel then i can flash the ExMIUIv4 2.8.10 rom without rooting?
Miui rom already rooted by default. Such autoroot kernel will give problem with miui rom, u'll get superuser from the kernel and lbe guard from miui at the same time.
I've fixed such bugs in my kernel, try it if u want.
an0nym0us_ said:
Miui rom already rooted by default. Such autoroot kernel will give problem with miui rom, u'll get superuser from the kernel and lbe guard from miui at the same time.
I've fixed such bugs in my kernel, try it if u want.
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Ok, can you send me a link of your kernel?
So,
1) I flash your kernel using flashtool
2) I download CMW (when i have your kernel and the stock ics)
3) I flash the custom rom
This is all i have to do?
Look in dev subforum, my kernel thread is there.
Anyway:
1- flash kernel. Obviously your bootloader need to be unlock to do this.
2- cwm recovery already in kernel, dont need separate download/install for it. Just boot into cwm after u flashed kernel.
3- do factory reset from cwm, then do wipe dalvik cache.
4- flash rom.
5- reboot into rom.
6- profit
GiwrgosP- said:
Ok, can you send me a link of your kernel?
So,
1) I flash your kernel using flashtool
2) I download CMW (when i have your kernel and the stock ics)
3) I flash the custom rom
This is all i have to do?
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You don't need to download cwm, it's included in the kernel! Just flash kernel and reboot, while rebooting press volume down again and again!
EDIT:: Sorry, posted at nearly the same time
an0nym0us_ said:
Look in dev subforum, my kernel thread is there.
Anyway:
1- flash kernel. Obviously your bootloader need to be unlock to do this.
2- cwm recovery already in kernel, dont need separate download/install for it. Just boot into cwm after u flashed kernel.
3- do factory reset from cwm, then do wipe dalvik cache.
4- flash rom.
5- reboot into rom.
6- profit
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What is the name of your kernel to search it? :fingers-crossed:
GiwrgosP- said:
What is the name of your kernel to search it? :fingers-crossed:
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It's MESA Kernel here.
mihahn said:
It's MESA Kernel here.
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Thanx!!! If i have a problem I will post!
I'm also a newbie on android. Can you give me the easiest and most effective way on how to unlock bootloader?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
kenstwit said:
I'm also a newbie on android. Can you give me the easiest and most effective way on how to unlock bootloader?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
everything is explained there. After unlocking your BL, flash a custom kernel RAGE KERNEL is my favorite as of now. If it gets into bootloop, meaning, your phone enters the boot animation but cannot get into the home screen, just make a full wipe in CWM. Then reebot. Works 100% with me!
kenstwit said:
I'm also a newbie on android. Can you give me the easiest and most effective way on how to unlock bootloader?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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You can unlock your bootloader officially,but you will lose your "DRM" . As a result, "track ID" and some features of "Facebook inside xperia" will never work again.Unlocking bootloader via "test point method" is somewhat hard.But it is the best way.That is how I've unlocked mine..!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
I'm going to unlock my bootloader and flash custom kernel on my st15i, but I have a few questions. I read tutorials and stuff but I want to ask you before I go to unlock BL and flash kernel do I need to enable usb debugging and/or something else? I'd also like to put this tweak pack X-PLODE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931487 but I want to check with you guys can I put it on stock ICS .587 with custom kernel or do I need a custom ROM for that?
dodo333 said:
I'm going to unlock my bootloader and flash custom kernel on my st15i, but I have a few questions. I read tutorials and stuff but I want to ask you before I go to unlock BL and flash kernel do I need to enable usb debugging and/or something else? I'd also like to put this tweak pack X-PLODE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931487 but I want to check with you guys can I put it on stock ICS .587 with custom kernel or do I need a custom ROM for that?
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Yes u need to turn on usb debugging. Unlock bootloader then flash any custom kernel you will get CWM installed. Then flash the tweak pack you dont need a custom rom for that. Its fantastic u can use it with stock rom
Thanks a lot man, you really helped me.
I have another question. I decided to put linario kernel and in instructions it says flash via flashtool, go to CWM, flash wifi modules. In tutorial I read it says that after flashtool you have to go to CWM and choose install zip from sd card. So, my question is in CWM do I need to choose install zip from sd card or no?
dodo333 said:
I have another question. I decided to put linario kernel and in instructions it says flash via flashtool, go to CWM, flash wifi modules. In tutorial I read it says that after flashtool you have to go to CWM and choose install zip from sd card. So, my question is in CWM do I need to choose install zip from sd card or no?
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Yes... To have a working Wi-Fi
Flash wifi modules by going in CWM recovery...
Choose install zip from sd card
Browse to the file location and flash
And one last thing, while I'm doing all this does my phone need to be in MSC mode?
dodo333 said:
And one last thing, while I'm doing all this does my phone need to be in MSC mode?
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After u have the custom kernel installed and while u are in CWM u have nothing to do with usb debugging or mtp or msc mode ..
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Hello!
Sorry if this thread looks repetitive, but I'm new on this kind of thing and just want to make sure all goes right with my Xperia U! Tomorrow will complete one week of reading, researching and learning about ROMs, flashing, kernel, recovery, etc.
Can someone please just confirm if my steps are correct?
First of all, I have just unlocked the bootloader. Tryied to root too, but got some problems (ST25a, B154 stock kernel x.x) and later found root wasn't necessary as custom kernels already comes pre-rooted.
I want to use this Stock ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/rom-stock-jellybean-4-1-2-v6-t2284394
Wich tells me I need to flash this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v12-t2326515
Here are the steps I think I have to do:
- Move both .zips (kernel and ROM) to SD card
- On PC, extract the boot.img from KERNEL .zip file
- Flash boot.img with flashtool
- Reboot in CWM recovery mode (provided by the boot.img, i guess)
- Full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
- Flash KERNEL .zip via CWM
- Flash ROM .zip via CWM
- Reboot
Is this right? I really got confused when I saw every .zip has a boot.img on it x.x
Yes,Evert step is correct...But when you boot the phone in recovery,you don't need to flash the kernel zip...You already flashed it,don't need to do it again!
ilysomma said:
Yes,Evert step is correct...But when you boot the phone in recovery,you don't need to flash the kernel zip...You already flashed it,don't need to do it again!
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Really? I don't understand exactly what each files in that .zip do, but, boot.img ins't just a way to boot? The kernel will be installed with just that? What about the other files in that .zip? Is it for the case of already having recovery mode?
PS: sorry about my bad english
Edit: Do I have to move the .zip file to SD-card without the boot.img? Or I just leave it there?
Ok, this is it. I'll try this proccess today.