Hi every one im super noobies in android..please help me
hi sir this is my scenario..
i install a nxt5 to my u20i using recovery mode then suddenly it goes to bootloop
then i restart my phone to restore my stock rom but i can not enter in recovery mode
that's why i flash my phone using SEUS,PC companion and Flashtool i succeed in flashing using those three tools but icannot enter in recovery mode.it boot normally..i didnt try to unlock my bootloader...
i search the whole day to repair my recovery but i failed..sorry for my english..
please help me..
azurada17 said:
Hi every one im super noobies in android..please help me
hi sir this is my scenario..
i install a nxt5 to my u20i using recovery mode then suddenly it goes to bootloop
then i restart my phone to restore my stock rom but i can not enter in recovery mode
that's why i flash my phone using SEUS,PC companion and Flashtool i succeed in flashing using those three tools but icannot enter in recovery mode.it boot normally..i didnt try to unlock my bootloader...
i search the whole day to repair my recovery but i failed..sorry for my english..
please help me..
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Ok You have the stock rom now.. so you can install recovery the way you did it before... (you know, go through the rooting process again and so on)
The ROM you tried to flash depends on a custom kernel, and the custom kernels have recovery built in, so it's not included in the ROM, that's why you lost it.
If you don't (want to) use a custom kernel, you need to find a ROM that is built for the stock kernel. Those ROMS will have the recovery included.
So in short: ROM for stock SonyEricsson kernel will have recovery included.
ROM for custom kernel will not have recovery, because it's in the kernel itself.
SmG67 said:
Ok You have the stock rom now.. so you can install recovery the way you did it before... (you know, go through the rooting process again and so on)
The ROM you tried to flash depends on a custom kernel, and the custom kernels have recovery built in, so it's not included in the ROM, that's why you lost it.
If you don't (want to) use a custom kernel, you need to find a ROM that is built for the stock kernel. Those ROMS will have the recovery included.
So in short: ROM for stock SonyEricsson kernel will have recovery included.
ROM for custom kernel will not have recovery, because it's in the kernel itself.
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sir i did not flash my kernel..it just my rom..
sir sorry for being noobies..
is kernel is bootloader?
azurada17 said:
sir i did not flash my kernel..it just my rom..
sir sorry for being noobies..
is kernel is bootloader?
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Yes, i know you did not flash a kernel. I tried to explain why you lost your recovery.
Think of your phone as a computer:
The hardware by itself can't do anything, so it needs software.
On a computer, you have a bios, or uefi, that initialises some hardware parts and then tries to find an operating system. On your phone it's called the bootloader.
The bootloader looks for the kernel, and loads it when it finds one.
The kernel then looks for the userspace software.On your computer it loads Windows, or Linux or whatever you have on there. On the phone that's called the ROM.
The bootloader on the phone is locked to look for the stock Sony Ericsson kernel, anything else will not work. But you can unlock the bootloader so it can find other kernels too.
The SonyEricsson kernel does not have recovery built in, so when you put recovery on your phone, it's installed in the ROM.
When you flash another ROM it gets overwritten, so if the new ROM does not have recovery included you will lose it.
A custom ROM that runs on Stock Kernel will have recovery included.
A custom ROM that runs on a custom Kernel will NOT have recovery included, because it is built into that custom Kernel.
So when you flash that ROM you will lose recovery.
So you went back to the original firmware, you will need to root the phone again and install recovery again, and then flash a ROM that says it will run on the Stock kernel.
The Nxt5 ROM expects recovery to be in the kernel, so it's not suitable for the SonyEricsson kernel.
I hope you understand this
SmG67 said:
Yes, i know you did not flash a kernel. I tried to explain why you lost your recovery.
Think of your phone as a computer:
The hardware by itself can't do anything, so it needs software.
On a computer, you have a bios, or uefi, that initialises some hardware parts and then tries to find an operating system. On your phone it's called the bootloader.
The bootloader looks for the kernel, and loads it when it finds one.
The kernel then looks for the userspace software.On your computer it loads Windows, or Linux or whatever you have on there. On the phone that's called the ROM.
The bootloader on the phone is locked to look for the stock Sony Ericsson kernel, anything else will not work. But you can unlock the bootloader so it can find other kernels too.
The SonyEricsson kernel does not have recovery built in, so when you put recovery on your phone, it's installed in the ROM.
When you flash another ROM it gets overwritten, so if the new ROM does not have recovery included you will lose it.
A custom ROM that runs on Stock Kernel will have recovery included.
A custom ROM that runs on a custom Kernel will NOT have recovery included, because it is built into that custom Kernel.
So when you flash that ROM you will lose recovery.
So you went back to the original firmware, you will need to root the phone again and install recovery again, and then flash a ROM that says it will run on the Stock kernel.
The Nxt5 ROM expects recovery to be in the kernel, so it's not suitable for the SonyEricsson kernel.
I hope you understand this
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Thank you for your reply sir...
can i ask again...
how can i install recovery...
i tried the xrecovery,cwm, zhidzu using root xplorer but it did not work..
can you give me some links or tutorials..
and about the bootloader sir i tried to unlock it but flashtool say that bootloader:unrootable..
my date code is 10w44
can you help me sorry for bothering you sir..
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hey all!
i have one minor question i want to revert back to sony rom and downloaded the ftf now the question is after reverting back would i still have my unlocked bootloader or not.... as i unlocked the bootloader using test point method
thanks in advance
rohit25 said:
hey all!
i have one minor question i want to revert back to sony rom and downloaded the ftf now the question is after reverting back would i still have my unlocked bootloader or not.... as i unlocked the bootloader using test point method
thanks in advance
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Yes, you need to lock your bootloader if you want. The method is almost the same as you did to unlock it.
The Bootloader will still be Unlocked (If I'm not Wrong)
Sent From My Xperia Mini ST15i
sergiopa said:
Yes, you need to lock your bootloader if you want. The method is almost the same as you did to unlock it.
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okay but there is one little problem more... the sony original rom is a ftf file so do i need to flash the kernel first using fastboot.... as i intend to use the mesa kernel with it.....
correct me if i am wrong this is the steps i would be taking.....
1. flash mesa kernel 1.6 using fastboot
2. select flashmode and then then select the sony ics rom 4.1.b.0.431
3. press the volume down button and flash this rom....
4. power on voila stock rom with custom kernel.....
am i right with this procedure........
rohit25 said:
correct me if i am wrong this is the steps i would be taking.....
1. flash mesa kernel 1.6 using fastboot
2. select flashmode and then then select the sony ics rom 4.1.b.0.431
3. press the volume down button and flash this rom....
4. power on voila stock rom with custom kernel.....
am i right with this procedure........
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while flashing the stock ROM (.ftf), make sure you check 'exclude kernel', then proceed. I'm not sure whether this is the right method to flash custom Kernel and Stock ROM, but afaik, it should work.. If you wanna be more sure, then try going through a few tutorials if you find them, or wait for a more experienced member to correct me if I'm wrong.
And also, I'm not sure of how efficiently stock ICS will work with mesa kernel..
Not claiming to be a more experienced user but...
1.) flash stock rom using flash mode
2.) flash kernel using fastboot mode
Ready.
You can not accidentally relock the bootloader by flashing a rom or kernel.
Sent from my phone.
No you will not relock your bootloader. If you Unlocked via the test point method you never need to relock your bootloader, whoever posted the second post needs to reread your question.
Flash using flashtool the ftf, then before you boot up your stock rom, flash MESA kernel via fastboot and flashtool then boot up for the first time. Done.
well i already flashed the rom.... and mind you never flash the kernel and then the rom(ticking xclude kernel) cuz the flashing stucks at 99%....
always flash rom first bootup and then poweroff and then flash kernel.....
also use bloatware remover removes the blotware and makes the stock rom superfast....... loving it......
although i cant seem to figureout on how to use v6 supercharger though....
ANY HELP ON THAT
THANKS AND TON....
and nvr get afraid while rooting u always get something in the last.... even if its a paperweight
rohit25 said:
well i already flashed the rom.... and mind you never flash the kernel and then the rom(ticking xclude kernel) cuz the flashing stucks at 99%....
always flash rom first bootup and then poweroff and then flash kernel.....
also use bloatware remover removes the blotware and makes the stock rom superfast....... loving it......
although i cant seem to figureout on how to use v6 supercharger though....
ANY HELP ON THAT
THANKS AND TON....
and nvr get afraid while rooting u always get something in the last.... even if its a paperweight
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You shouldnt have to bootup before flashing the kernel. It has nothing to do with the actual boot aslong as the kernel is correct for the rom you are trying to boot. If you want a fresh install with MESA kernel then you can flash the kernel in fast boot straight after flashing the ftf with flashtool.
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
Today i flashed (zip file) my SXS to MIUI latest version, but after installation i feel bad and i want to flash Dualcore rom. But when i tried to enter into recovery mod nothing is happening. Before flashing MIUI ROM i had a CWM recovery (after flashing the rom i didnt do any CWM recovery flashing), so i cant flash from sd card. Can anyone help me to enter into recovery??
Flash stock ftf, root it, install cwm, and then flash [email protected] core rom.
And if you unlocked your bootloader, flash advanced kernel by arakmar and then flash [email protected] core rom.
Sent from my LT26i
HooLIMAN87 said:
Flash stock ftf, root it, install cwm, and then flash [email protected] core rom.
And if you unlocked your bootloader, flash advanced kernel by arakmar and then flash [email protected] core rom.
Sent from my LT26i
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Thanks for your reply, but i had found something very easy from this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
using this we can make CWM from PC for any ROM (Custom and Stock (i think)) , very easy just run the install.bat alone... Thank you HooLIMAN87 for ur reply.. :laugh:
i have live with walkman which i unlocked bootloader and rooted.
now i have stock rom 4.1.b.0.587
kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
installed cwm also
now i tried some custom roms(i did all wipes and all) but during reboot after installing,it displays 'sony' and nothing else.i get this bootloop always with all custom roms.cant even go into cwm mode after this.
so i will have to flash stockrom again.
how to fix this?
umesh840 said:
i have live with walkman which i unlocked bootloader and rooted.
now i have stock rom 4.1.b.0.587
kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
installed cwm also
now i tried some custom roms(i did all wipes and all) but during reboot after installing,it displays 'sony' and nothing else.i get this bootloop always with all custom roms.cant even go into cwm mode after this.
so i will have to flash stockrom again.
how to fix this?
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Well @umesh840 i think you are not following the instructions to install the ROM properly..... however if you want to revert back to stock ICS... flash the stock .587 ftf file using the flashtool and flash a Custom Kernel(ex:Kappa 1.6) and then follow all the steps while you are installing a custom ROM
Note: The instructions will be given clearly in the ROM which you are downloading
umesh840 said:
i have live with walkman which i unlocked bootloader and rooted.
now i have stock rom 4.1.b.0.587
kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
installed cwm also
now i tried some custom roms(i did all wipes and all) but during reboot after installing,it displays 'sony' and nothing else.i get this bootloop always with all custom roms.cant even go into cwm mode after this.
so i will have to flash stockrom again.
how to fix this?
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kernel???and which rom?
Been there
umesh840 said:
kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
installed cwm also
now i tried some custom roms(i did all wipes and all) but during reboot after installing,it displays 'sony' and nothing else.
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It sounds like you are trying to flash a custom ROM on a stock kernel... while that might be done, it really depends on what ROM it is.
If you didn't change your kernel and installed CWM in some other way then possibly the reason why you can't go back to CWM is because you corrupted its files with this failed flashing attempt (please someone correct me here if I'm mistaken).
I recommend you flash back your .587 .ftf firmware, flash the recommended kernel for the ROM you are trying, and then flash that ROM from your new kernel's built-in CWM.
Also remember to follow whatever specific steps you need to take from the ROM's thread as there might be some additional work to be done or flash... and it wouldn't hurt to let us know the kernel and ROM you are trying to see if there's anything else...
So I finally tried some AOSP, but missed my camera immensely so I went to switch back to my backup that I made in TWRP.
Unfortunately AOSP roms use CWM recovery and it won't recognize my TWRP so I've tried to redo the Dual Recovery method but since I no longer have stock kernel it fails.
Now I've also tried to use fastboot to flash a boot.img which I thought was a stock kernel....but obviously I was wrong or it didn't want to work.
Either way as of now I'm using FlashTool to flash stock image, then root, then install DualRecovery again and THEN restore backup.
Does anyone know where I went wrong and hopefully provide a faster solution in case I go back to trying ASOP again? Maybe backup in CWM next time?
Now I do have to flashable DualRecovery.zip that I did try in CWM but it didn't work either, I'm guessing since I didn't have stock kernel...
Thanks in advanced. Why didn't Sony just have a dedicated recovery partition!
Flash doom Lords kernel (v9 is it?) which has twrp, restore back up, done
Mr.R™ said:
Flash doom Lords kernel (v9 is it?) which has twrp, restore back up, done
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Thanks, I thought about that but I didn't want any other kernel than stock. Couldn't find stock, but I went the long route and now I'm back in business!
ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
Thanks, I thought about that but I didn't want any other kernel than stock. Couldn't find stock, but I went the long route and now I'm back in business!
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the recoveries in the original development sections are actualy stock kernels with recovery, you could use those instead if you dont want dooms modded/custom kernel
Envious_Data said:
the recoveries in the original development sections are actualy stock kernels with recovery, you could use those instead if you dont want dooms modded/custom kernel
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Well I did try to use the dual recovery but it didn't work. It says it is only for stock kernel so I didn't expect it to, but I had to try...
@ZPaul2Fresh8
EDIT: DON'T INSTALL IF YOU STILL WANT TO USE CM!!!
It won't boot the system of cm if you flashed the twrp img, just flash it if you want to go to a backup!
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It was very easy for me, at the end i had a twrp 2.7.0.0 in my cm11'd Z2, you need pc, and usb cable, and fastboot and adb drivers, lol its way easier than flashing .ftf, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2764971 and download the zip and extract it, follow this tout: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752270 and you will be all good...