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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i am from Bangladesh & using Xperia RAY, can i get Xperia RAY Gingerbread 2.3.4 Bangladeshi ROM????
its .62 rom or .42 ftf
check stickys first
*sigh*
or just flash ics ftf not a must to flash a rom from ur country
2.3.4 Bangladeshi firmware
lokenok said:
its .62 rom or .42 ftf
check stickys first
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or just flash ics ftf not a must to flash a rom from ur country
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anyone, i just need 2.3.4 Bangladeshi firmware, i want to flash it
anyone please give me official 2.3.4 Bangladeshi firmware,
snip3r_e said:
anyone please give me official 2.3.4 Bangladeshi firmware,
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I'm also frm BD, i'm very much sure SONY did not build any specified ROM for BD
U can upgrade ur RAY to 4.04 (ICS) vai Sony PC Companion easily.
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..
I have an INDIAN Xperia Neo V device currently running on 4.1.B.0.431 firmware. I am thinking of rooting it, for which I require 4.1.B.0.431 and 4.1.A.0.562 kernel files, INDIAN version.
Any idea from where I can get them? I tried searching and downloaded a couple of them but they seem to be international versions.
I have an <b>INDIAN </b>Xperia Neo V device currently running on <u>4.1.B.0.431</u> firmware. I am thinking of rooting it, for which I require <u>4.1.B.0.431</u> and <u>4.1.A.0.562</u> kernel files, <b>INDIAN </b>version.<br />
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Any idea from where I can get them? I tried searching and downloaded a couple of them but they seem to be international versions.
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There is only Internation version kernel files available.. Download those files and root your phone..
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Thanks for reply, mate! Now I guess the "i" in MT11i stands for 'international'.
Thanks again!
sgkagathara said:
Thanks for reply, mate! Now I guess the "i" in MT11i stands for 'international'.
Thanks again!
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yup MT11i = International Version & MT11a = America
and for your information 4.1.B.0.587 is available for download, why dont you update first then root your phone....
it doesnt matter..as Samak said..
U can flash international, nordic..etc..evrything will work fine..
I think i flashed nordic .587 coz .587 was not available in India at that time..atleast for my SI..
Thanks for all your inputs guys! I was able to root with available international kernel.
My phone had previously notified me about 4.1.B.0.587 update available. But since I needed to go back to 4.1.A.0.562 for rooting, it made no sense to update. So now I'm having a 4.1.A.0.562 kernel on rooted device. And loving it!
Thanks again guys!
So now I'm having a 4.1.A.0.562 kernel on rooted device. And loving it!
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dint you flash back .431 kernel??
I dont understand..ur on .431 fw with .562 kernel??
LoneWanderer said:
dint you flash back .431 kernel??
I dont understand..ur on .431 fw with .562 kernel??
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Why just .431 kernel...
He can very well flash just .587 kernel that won't have any issues with root.(don't flash entire fw..you'll lose root @ OP )
Rooted but locked bootloader runningon steroid Gb rom than i flash Viper V 6.0 top on it than it stuck at sony ericssion logo..
Tried flashing stock rom with flashtool but it fails... with some error
plz help me out what should i do to cure this thing??
If your mobile was neo it surely stucks because neo system partition is less compared to neo v..
Rom size is too big that's why
rakesh595160 said:
Rooted but locked bootloader runningon steroid Gb rom than i flash Viper V 6.0 top on it than it stuck at sony ericssion logo..
Tried flashing stock rom with flashtool but it fails... with some error
plz help me out what should i do to cure this thing??
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The issue is steroid gb is gb rom
Viper is ics rom.
For ics rom to boot u require an ics kernel.
And u using stock gb kernel.
Flash stock ics kernel via flashmode. Google it ull find the ftf file for .587 kernel. Keep in mind u jst need .587 kernel ftf not .587 whole firmware ftf
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Succesfully flash .587 Kernel for my neo v but still its stuck at sony logo??
rakesh595160 said:
Succesfully flash .587 Kernel for my neo v but still its stuck at sony logo??
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Then flash neo v ftf firmware file. Root it and install recovery. Then perform full wipes and install rom.
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Hi All,
sorry if this has been asked before,
but I don't have any experience with Sony Experia before.
I have the device Experia Neo L (mt25i)
it already install with turbo kernel( support multi boot)
and a rom in mmc
i would like to go back to the original sony ericson stock rom & kernel.
I've read up and has download the flash tool from http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
but i haven't found the stock rom & kernel, appreciate if you can point out the original rom & kernel.
also i noticed that in Experia model you have unlock bootloader etc.
what is the process do i have to go to return this device to original stock rom ?
Thank you
archiles said:
Hi All,
sorry if this has been asked before,
but I don't have any experience with Sony Experia before.
I have the device Experia Neo L (mt25i)
it already install with turbo kernel( support multi boot)
and a rom in mmc
i would like to go back to the original sony ericson stock rom & kernel.
I've read up and has download the flash tool from http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
but i haven't found the stock rom & kernel, appreciate if you can point out the original rom & kernel.
also i noticed that in Experia model you have unlock bootloader etc.
what is the process do i have to go to return this device to original stock rom ?
Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
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Attitude.SSJ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
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Hi Appreciate your help,
i'm downloading
4.1.B.0.587 [Available]
> FTF [409.76 MB]
http://d-h.st/Vft
> Kernel [4.5 MB]
http://db.tt/jBTOQvxs
Change: Overall better smoothness in homescreen, apps open faster
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Quick question, isthe FTF has the kernel already ?
or should i flash kernel, then flash FTF ?
Thanks again
archiles said:
Hi Appreciate your help,
i'm downloading
4.1.B.0.587 [Available]
Quick question, isthe FTF has the kernel already ?
or should i flash kernel, then flash FTF ?
Thanks again
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Ftf already has kernel... No need to flash again..
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Ftf already has kernel... No need to flash again..
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Great,
thank you