I have a Xperia U --- OS :Android :- ICS 4.0.4 (stock)
(unroot & locked bootloader) build number :- 6.1.1.b.1.54 (stock)
kernel :- 3.0.8+.... (stock)
my phone not root or unlock the bootloader ,but i want to install a jellybean stock rom by DevSwift1 .I download the flashtool and install it and the drivers,i download the rom,how do i do next steps,i found that i can`t root my phone via flash tool with this firmware(6.1.1.b.1.54 ) it said i have to flash a 6.1.1.b.1.10 kermel to root,and rom install instruction said flash another kernel to install the rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515) .
1) how do i install the CWM recovery,i saw that Xperia u not support the rom mannager app. ?
2) is this [Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2] kernel pre install the cwm recovery ?
3)can i back up my current rom nad stock recovery how ?
4)your thoughts about devswift 1 rom ,i mean is it bug free and stable rom ?
5)tell me how to flash the rom ?
first answer my quetion (please put the numbers) secondly I need step by step, stock rom install guide from root to flash the rom....and don`t tell me just flash,pleas explain it futher,i mean bit more,this is my first time in xda and flashing a rom.(i got the boot unlock key)
guide it should be like this(IT easy to understand)
Eg:-
1)step, Root
> ***********
> ************
2)step, unlock boot loader
> ************
first of all choose a kernel and download it
second unlock your bootloader
after that install zip from sd card
finally choose devswift1 rom if you have problems with those pm me
you will get used to it and install every rom you like
i hope so
Prerequisite: go and unlock your boot loader. By unlocking your boot loader it saves you a lot of time in the future when you're flashing Roms since it will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
1) don't use ROM manager. CWM recovery is built into all custom kernels.
2) look at 1).
3) recovery is built into the kernel. backup can be done through CWM, it is pretty obvious once you are in there (volume for navigation, power for select)
4) I am ex-sony user but I've never touched this ROM but honestly everybody's opinion of a ROM will be different so try out different ones and to you see which is the most bug free and stable. To me I do not care about stuff like WiFi or HDMI because I never use it, but to some people it might be a major problem. So its a bit subjective.
5) instructions are included in the OP. Follow it VERY strictly (remember to flash the kernel, and remember to wipe before installing)
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The link to the ROM is broken, fix it.
If it's a stock rom you do not need to unlock bootloader just flash stock kernel as said root and install recovery.
So you want to install devswift jb?
Step 1
Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow the instructions there and unlock it.
Step 2
Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.
Step 3
Download devswift jb
Step 4
Boot into recovery
Step 5
Follow thread instructions and flash!
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AndroidNoob69 said:
So you want to install devswift jb?
Step 1
Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow the instructions there and unlock it.
Step 2
Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.
Step 3
Download devswift jb
Step 4
Boot into recovery
Step 5
Follow thread instructions and flash!
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thanks for for your all the help pepole...!
is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
xperia anfer said:
thanks for for your all the help pepole...!
is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
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For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.
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This kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299748 has cwm. Install it when you unlocked your bootloader and then download and flash devswift jb.
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For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.
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that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
xperia anfer said:
that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
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My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry
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My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry
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no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
xperia anfer said:
no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
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OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.
Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.
Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.
Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.
Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.
Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.
Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.
Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.
Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.
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sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
xperia anfer said:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
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hey man, you can unlock your bootloader in a simple step, you don't need to install tha sdk to your laptop or pc
you said that you already have a flashtool, and downloaded and installed drivers
note that if you unlock your bootloader the files will be gone (as in all file on phone and internal)
follow this step:
1. go to this site and get the code http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ (click "start unlocking the boot loader", then click "continue", click "yes i'm sure", check the boxes and click "i accept", enter your name, imei (note: remove the last digit coz its only need 14 digits), enter your email, and later on they will send you for the unlock key, save it safely)
2. open flashtool, connect your device in usb debugging mode, check it on the settings
3. click the BLU at the top at the right of the flashicon
4. later it will ask you to disconnect your device, and power off it
5 reconnect your devicein the usb cable in FLASHMODE. (hold the volume down button while connecting to usb cable)
5. Againconnectt your phone in FASTBOOT mode. (hold volume up while connecting to usb cable)
6. It will prompt a window with your IMEI number, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".
wait to finish and reboot it's done,hope i help you :good:
xperia anfer said:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,
do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
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Follow the post above to unlock. By flashing experimental kernel it will root and install cwm. Just unlock and follow what devswift says
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I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
johnwilliam_a_k_a_trash said:
I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
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that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
xperia anfer said:
that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
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Imei is device specific it wont delete but just backup your TA Partition in case you want your DRM keys. What you mean nothing works when you try and unlock bootloader
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Unlocking bootloader
Good thing I bookmarked this Youtube link. This is the method I used unlocking my bootloader. Just take note be sure your phone/xperia is one of those phones made in the specific year. Please check the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMDirxUu2A
Good luck!
Just saying don't hold menu when connecting hold VOLUME UP for fastboot and VOLUME DOWN for flash mode
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there are alot of youtube videos showing how install roms
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First of all, im newbie and i dont know much about this
I installed new wolfbreak v7 rom on xperia x10 but i cant get wifi working. I've read that i need doomlord's unlocked bootloaders so i downloaded .ftf file but i cant flash it, i get this in flashtool (newest version):
17/007/2012 13:07:13 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
I was following this thread but i cant get it to flash.
And i know i need that CWM recovery to flash the wifi.zip file but how do i get that recovery.
If anyone can tell me how do i unlock bootloader on my phone (xperia x10). My phone is not sim-unlocked, only rooted.
Initially (from a shop) in the phone the bootloader is locked.
If you want to flash a kernel for unblocked bootloader, then at first it is needed to execute procedure of unlocking of bootloader.
how do i do that?
sukyman said:
how do i do that?
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Is your phone sim-unlocked? Cwm is included within doomkernel.
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laneyofdeath said:
Is your phone sim-unlocked? Cwm is included within doomkernel.
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no, and i know that cwm is included within doomkernel but i cant flash that kernel
sukyman said:
no, and i know that cwm is included within doomkernel but i cant flash that kernel
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Oh ok apologies pal I never seen issue like that before maybe pm androxyde he may be able to shed light on it
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laneyofdeath said:
Oh ok apologies pal I never seen issue like that before maybe pm androxyde he may be able to shed light on it
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Edit is ur bootloader still locked? If so I'd suggest unlocking (it very easy to do and can be relocked for warranty purposes etc)
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u can follow below step to use CWM recovery:
1.download CWM recovery zip file and put it into SD card
2.boot into your phone installed recovery
3.select "Install custom zip" and select the CWM recovery zip file to flash
then u can use CWM recovery.
Hi, I'm on wolf's Rom.
First of, did you make a clean install starting from 2.1?
Then after rooting your phone & putting xrecovery onto it, you have to unlock your bootloader with the same flashtool. ( plug in phone & press unlock bootloader in flash tool)
After that's done, enter xrecovery, wipe everything(factory reset etc.) & install Wolf's Rom for UB Important is, do not reboot, take out your battery & flash dooms kernal through flash tool!!
When that's done, you can install dooms WiFi fix through xrecovery!!
Hope I could help you out
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Hi.
Could you link to both the kernels and the WiFi modules?
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Try this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19699711#post19699711
Don't forget to press the thanks button
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For all of you having problems with unlocking bootloader. Simply follow this(I did this with Wolfbreak's v7 ROM on):
1. Download the latest Flashtool v0.6.7.0(you can get it here)
2. Run it, then plug the device.
3. (In flashtool) Go to Plugins> Unlock bootloader.
4. Follow the instructions in flashtool(always look at the log)
5. Done, your bootloader is unlocked.
Hope this helps
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EDIT: Oh and yeah, don't forget to install the flashtool drivers, it can be found on the install directory "Flashtool\drivers". If a message appears while installing just click "Install this driver anyway" it will appear many times, just keep on clicking it til installation is done. Good Luck everyone!
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For all of you having problems with unlocking bootloader. Simply follow this(I did this with Wolfbreak's v7 ROM on):
1. Download the latest Flashtool v0.6.7.0(you can get it here)
2. Run it, then plug the device.
3. (In flashtool) Go to Plugins> Unlock bootloader.
4. Follow the instructions in flashtool(always look at the log)
5. Done, you're bootloader is unlocked.
Hope this helps
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EDIT: Oh and yeah, don't forget to install the flashtool drivers, it can be found on the install directory "Flashtool\drivers". If a message appears while installing just click "Install this driver anyway" it will appear many times, just keep on clicking it til installation is done. Good Luck everyone!
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some say to flash the Doomskernel after Bootloader unlocking , and then install the ROM , what is the correct procedure ..
Details here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503211
General Xperia Ray FAQ
How do I root my phone with a locked bootloader?
It depends on which firmware version you run, but most of the Sony firmwares only requires you to run a software that will root the phone.
The only firmware for Xperia Ray that is unrootable now is the .64 firmware, the only to root a phone that runs that firmware is to downgrade to the .42 firmware using flashtool.
If you want to root the .42 firmware, just download "Flashtool" and enable usbdebugging. Then just press on the unlocked lock.
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
If you want to root the .562 just download the rooting toolkit by canerpense, and then just enable usbdebbuging and follow the onscreen instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600728
If you want to root the .431 its kinda complicated and its not recommended for noobs that dont know anything about flashing firmware. You can find the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
How do I root my phone with a unlocked bootloader the easiest way?
You can either use the same metods as above, but you can also flash one of these kernels:
Kernel for rooting the .431 firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597464
Kernel for rooting the .562 firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544513
Kernel for rooting the .64 firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496081
How do I unlock the bootloader without loosing my warranty or drm data?
To unlock the bootloader without loosing the warranty or the drm data, you should unlock the bootloader using the testpoint method. You can find how you unlock the bootloader using the testpoint here:
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working
How do I unlock the booloader the regular way?
If you just want to unlock the bootloader the regular way, you can visit Sony Mobiles site and they should have a tutorial that guides you through the whole process. Here is the link to Sonys bootloader unlocking site:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
How do I flash a custom kernel the easiest way?
The easiest way to install a custom kernel is to flash it through Flashtool, but it requires a unlocked bootloader:
1. Download and install flashtool from this website: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
!!!Dont forget to install the drivers for Xperia Ray!!!
2. Then plug in your usbcable and hold volume up at the same time to go into fastboot mode.
3. Launch flashtool and click on the flashbutton, then click on fastboot mode. Then locate the custom kernel you downloaded and open it with flashtool.
4. Now flashtool flashes the kernel, but dont unplug the cable before its finished, that will only lead to a brick.
How do I flash a custom rom on a Xperia Ray with unlocked bootloader?
1. Flash a compatible kernel using the method above, then copy the roms update.zip file to you sdcard.
2. Turn off you phone and press the power button, after pressing the power button you should mash the volume down button to access CWM.
3. Now you should go to "Install zip from sdcard", then you should on the option named "Choose zip from sdcard", then you should browse for the rom that you have pu on your sdcard and let CWM flash it.
4. After flashing the rom you should "Factory reset" your device from CWM and Wipe Dalvik cache. Now its time to reboot, the first boot will take a while but thats because its setting up files for using the device.
Unbricking FAQ
How do I unbrick my bricked phone with a locked bootloader?
If you want to unbrick your phone just open Pccompanion and go to Support Zone and press the update button.
Then a popup should appear that says that it cant find your phone, and under that there should be a button named repair. Press the repair button, and just follow the instructions.
You can also download a stock firmware ftf and flash it through flashtool.
How do I unbrick a phone with a unlocked bootloader?
Just flash another kernel through Flashtool and install a a new rom.
You can also flash a stockrom using one of the stock ftfs.
Is there anyway to unbrick a hardbricked phone?
No and yes, but you cant unbrick it at home.
I recommend you to send your phone to Sony so they can repair it for you, because you can mess up things really bad when you are trying to repair it at home.
Accesories
Does iPhone headphones work with Xperia Ray or does it need a adapter?
No, they wont work without a special kind of adapter.
Is it recommended to use a screenprotector?
Yes, its recommended, the Xperia Ray screen gets scratches very easy. If you want a good screenprotector you could choose either "Copter" or "Invisible Shield".
And more reserved stuff
Wonderful tut for newbies... I think it should be sticky.
A small doubt - Factory reset before flashing ROM or after flashing ROM? I usually do before flashing and it worked till now!
[Q] Xperia Ray Blank Screen
Recently, my friend's Xperia Ray doesn't shows any splash screen (SONY) after downgrading ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42 with locked bootloader... then we returned back to ICS 4.0.3 again... but the problem still exists... so we unlocked the bootloader via SE official tech and flash back to GB... still doesn't work... we tried installing custom kernel but can't enter recovery...
Now, it's on GB .42 rooted but no splash screen, no boot animation and deep sleep...
Any solutions, ideas???
Can't try PCC due to overloaded server... SEUS has only outdated ICS but still not working...
kinnudreamz said:
Wonderful tut for newbies... I think it should be sticky.
A small doubt - Factory reset before flashing ROM or after flashing ROM? I usually do before flashing and it worked till now!
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yeah it will work 100%... because in process of flashing ROM, you're required to wipe cache and data... AGAIN!!!
hahaha!
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Lily48 said:
Recently, my friend's Xperia Ray doesn't shows any splash screen (SONY) after downgrading ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42 with locked bootloader... then we returned back to ICS 4.0.3 again... but the problem still exists... so we unlocked the bootloader via SE official tech and flash back to GB... still doesn't work... we tried installing custom kernel but can't enter recovery...
Now, it's on GB .42 rooted but no splash screen, no boot animation and deep sleep...
Any solutions, ideas???
Can't try PCC due to overloaded server... SEUS has only outdated ICS but still not working...
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first of all, you won't see SONY splashscreen whenever you downgrade from ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42...
and me thinks you did not flash the required kernel...
DevStaffAndroid said:
General Xperia Ray FAQ
How do I flash a custom rom on a Xperia Ray with unlocked bootloader?
1. Flash a compatible kernel using the method above, then copy the roms update.zip file to you sdcard.
2. Turn off you phone and press the power button, after pressing the power button you should mash the volume down button to access CWM.
3. Now you should go to "Install zip from sdcard", then you should on the option named "Choose zip from sdcard", then you should browse for the rom that you have pu on your sdcard and let CWM flash it.
4. After flashing the rom you should "Factory reset" your device from CWM and Wipe Dalvik cache. Now its time to reboot, the first boot will take a while but thats because its setting up files for using the device.
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Excuse me, about point number 3 and 4.. Should we do "factory reset" after flash ROM or before it? I saw a page and it makes me confused..
Sorry I cant include the page, im still a noob..
Sorry for my bad english..
*CMIIW
The faq is now updated with unbricking instructions, anything you want me to add to this FAQ
newfeber said:
Excuse me, about point number 3 and 4.. Should we do "factory reset" after flash ROM or before it? I saw a page and it makes me confused..
Sorry I cant include the page, im still a noob..
Sorry for my bad english..
*CMIIW
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After flashing, its not a big deal if you factory reset before or after
Apply to FAQ this method for unlocking bootloader- Ia done it to my RAY and it,s simplier and only way to unlock bootloader if your RAY is produced by 14 week of 2012 (under the battery is the week of production 12w14)and you can lock your bootloader simply way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
sosznik said:
Apply to FAQ this method for unlocking bootloader- Ia done it to my RAY and it,s simplier and only way to unlock bootloader if your RAY is produced by 14 week of 2012 (under the battery is the week of production 12w14)and you can lock your bootloader simply way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
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Ill add it when im powering on my pc tomorow
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yujin_11 said:
first of all, you won't see SONY splashscreen whenever you downgrade from ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42...
and me thinks you did not flash the required kernel...
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You mean SONY ERICSSON on GB and SONY on ICS?
Anyway... I have flashed I flashed kernel, baseband and rom and whole firmware (ftf)... the problem still existed exactly like this http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/message/211481...
Not good... I have tried custom kernel (the right kernel because it works), but still no splash screen and boot animation but IT SHOWED after accessing recovery...
Why does even affects boot animation??? and even the splash screen?
Plz use this thread instead of asking the same questons again and again, it makes the dev section more clean.
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Can a mod please make this thread a sticky so users dont have to post the same questions again and again?
Hello,
I have unlocked my bootloader using official method on my neo v. It has Stock 2.3.4 GB with 4.0.2.A.0.69 version, So i cant root it. Now what should i do? i want to put pureness rom in my mobile. But i would need to install CWM for that and have to flash the kernel. So my question is if i flash knight elf kernel then would my stock GB boot up after that ? so that i can put CWM and make a backup of stock and then i can also install the Rom by CWM. What do i do?
Best thing you can do is read the sticky topics.......
All your questions are answered there, no need for this thread.
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mpiekp said:
Best thing you can do is read the sticky topics.......
All your questions are answered there, no need for this thread.
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I cant seem to find the answers for my questions. Please help.
dar820 said:
I cant seem to find the answers for my questions. Please help.
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Before i started to mess with my phone, I read pages and pages, for few days. You just searched 1hour(based on time of your posts).
Put a bit effort and inform yourself.
Information is out there, convert it into knowledge.
Maybe its not written in custom kernels thread, since that's general knowledge, but 99.99% of custom kernels already have recovery.
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They most definitely are but as your either too lazy or too stupid to find them I answered below.
All custom kernels include cwm, so you flash a gingerbread kernel to keep your existing rom, make your backup, then flash whatever takes your fancy and the appropriate kernel for whichever rom, there is no universal one.
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just install a kernel using flashtool, some kernels already have cwm
dar820 said:
Hello,
I have unlocked my bootloader using official method on my neo v. It has Stock 2.3.4 GB with 4.0.2.A.0.69 version, So i cant root it. Now what should i do? i want to put pureness rom in my mobile. But i would need to install CWM for that and have to flash the kernel. So my question is if i flash knight elf kernel then would my stock GB boot up after that ? so that i can put CWM and make a backup of stock and then i can also install the Rom by CWM. What do i do?
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Instead of taking the risk of flashing knight elf just hotboot it using fastboot! Type the command fastboot boot boot.img( the kernel name!)
Fastboot reboot
The kernel will be booted just once, so directly open the recovery n flash the rom !
P.s. I am not sure if ice cream Pureness can be flashed from gb! I think u first need to upgrade to stock ics....
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First at all, if you unlock your bootloader you should know what you are doing. Unlocking bootloader is not like rooting, rooting can be easily undone, unlocking the bootloader not.
There is something you should know regarding to phones and computers: If you don't know what you are doing then DON'T DO IT.
There are plenty of topics about rooting and installing custom ROMs just read.
According to the pureness rom thread it even works on locked bootloaders.
My bootloader is unlocked
my bootloader is unlocked what to do to go to bootloader recovery mode
varunangirash said:
my bootloader is unlocked what to do to go to bootloader recovery mode
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Turn off phone.
Hold menu key
insert usb cable
You should see blue LED on the side of the phone
You now have fastboot access via cmd window in PC
Run this
Code:
fastboot devices
to check your device is connected
gregbradley said:
turn off phone.
Hold menu key
insert usb cable
you should see blue led on the side of the phone
you now have fastbook access via cmd window in pc
run this
Code:
fastboot devices
to check your device is connected
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no no you got ut wrong bro i dont have pc but i want to open simple recovery mode and i have galaxy y and i can easily open recivery by pressing home nd volume keys but i dont how to open it neo v
varunangirash said:
no no you got ut wrong bro i dont have pc but i want to open simple recovery mode and i have galaxy y and i can easily open recivery by pressing home nd volume keys but i dont how to open it neo v
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No,
I answered your question correctly,
It appears you asked the wrong question!
If you want to get into recovery mode you keep pressing the back key (Or if that doesnt work the volume down key, or if that doesnt work keep pressing the screen) when you see the sony logo after turning the phone on.
Of course you must have installed a RECOVERY to do this.
Rooting is not the same as unlocking bootloader. You mean recovery mode and you probably mean you have rooted your phone and NOT that you have unlocked the bootloader
gregbradley said:
no,
i answered your question correctly,
it appears you asked the wrong question!
If you want to get into recovery mode you keep pressing the back key (or if that doesnt work the volume down key, or if that doesnt work keep pressing the screen) when you see the sony logo after turning the phone on.
Of course you must have installed a recovery to do this.
rooting is not the same as unlocking bootloader. you mean recovery mode and you probably mean you have rooted your phone and not that you have unlocked the bootloader
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bro i have rooted my phone and unlocked too i want to ask you which button us to pressed to get factory recovery because i wabt to install your icecream pureness rom but i dont know how to do it
varunangirash said:
bro i have rooted my phone and unlocked too i want to ask you which button us to pressed to get factory recovery because i wabt to install your icecream pureness rom but i dont know how to do it
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There is no factory recovery, you have to install it yourself.
Goto the sticky threads in the dev section and start to read,
First, download flashtool, found in the first sticky thread in the dev section.
Second, Install recovery via flashtool or by flashing a custom kernel (Which you can do if you have unlocked your bootloader and can get into fastboot mode)
Third, install pureness via recovery.
PS, if you have NEO V you dont need a custom kernel for pureness so you can install recovery via flashtool and then the rom, but if you have NEO then you need the alliance kernel which requires unlocked bootloader, fastboot and a PC
gregbradley said:
There is no factory recovery, you have to install it yourself.
Goto the sticky threads in the dev section and start to read,
First, download flashtool, found in the first sticky thread in the dev section.
Second, Install recovery via flashtool or by flashing a custom kernel (Which you can do if you have unlocked your bootloader and can get into fastboot mode)
Third, install pureness via recovery.
PS, if you have NEO V you dont need a custom kernel for pureness so you can install recovery via flashtool and then the rom, but if you have NEO then you need the alliance kernel which requires unlocked bootloader, fastboot and a PC
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is overclocking works in iccream pureness
Switch off your phone , press the power button and keep pressing the volume down button when you see Sony Ericsson for the first time until you see CWM(not the logo/boot animation , the SONY ERICSSON screen which appears first) task COMPLETE
varunangirash said:
is overclocking works in iccream pureness
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Yes, but you need a custom kernel for that, and that means unlocked bootloader and fastboot and PC
ffs, read a sticky thread
Hi!! First I have search over google and dont find any solution, so sorry if someone has written it yet. I have a new xperia U maybe 1,2 month with bootloader unlock status: NO. I update to stock ICS firmware with the sony software (companion) Then I flash one kernel.elf, root the phone with the method of bin4ry. And then i flashed the stock kernel. Well at this point I have the phone rooted. I can do everything on phone but that stock firmware is too slow, hang up .... I want to flash one firmware from free xperia project. In order to install it I have to flash boot.img with fastboot mode. Here comes the trouble my device dont boot in fastboot mode. I think isnt driver problem I have installed drivers from tutorials but in device manager doesnt appear any new device (and I dont hear the sound that a new device has plugged in) To boot in flashmode no problem when sony logo press infinitely vol buttons. To boot in fastboot press vol up and then plug in usb cable. But only appears sony logo and then the battery charging. Some question i asked me is if have bootloader unlocked:NO i can run in fastboot mode? then I can root phone but cannot install custom rom? If not how can I boot into fastboot mode??
NOTE: I have cwm-touch 5.xxx
NOTE: I have donwloaded some CWM v6 I found on google and install it via install zip from sd card on my CWM and then the phone bricked! I have to use the restauration option from companion software.
Well first of all, you should unlock your bootloader........if you want to flash custom kernels.....and the fastboot part try searching on the general section....
Sent from Space!
Check this thread to see how you can unlock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
In case you device's bootloader can't be unlocked, you can download some cwm for blocked bootloaders. You can find them on sony xperia u development thread.
The one you tried to install, from Free Xperia Projects, need an Unlocked bootloader.
For now, i think the best thing to do is install stock ics rom via flashtool and try to unlock the bootloader.
@ op
U cant install that rom by fxp
Ur bootloader cannot be unlocked
Bt u can use atis112's patch to install it on a locked bootloader
And bro u wont b able to flash any boot.img files on ur xu
drsanket_xperia_u said:
@ op
U cant install that rom by fxp
Ur bootloader cannot be unlocked
Bt u can use atis112's patch to install it on a locked bootloader
And bro u wont b able to flash any boot.img files on ur xu
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That's true bro, but by installing a cwm for block bootloaders at least he will be able to install some custom roms
DaRk-L0rD said:
That's true bro, but by installing a cwm for block bootloaders at least he will be able to install some custom roms
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Yup only the stock based ones or the ones that dun require a custom kernel
thanks!
Hi!!!!!! thanks all you helped me in learning some concepts I didnt know. The athi's patch solve the problem I installed cm9 from FXP in 5minutes!!
Thanks all!
i think i need to unlock my bootloader and root to install jellybean rom on xperia u,i know how to unlock my bootloader.i would like to install DevSwift1 rom on my xperia u,instruction said that ,"first flash experimental kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515
1)by flashing the experimental kernel ,will it root and install CWM recovery on my phone ?
2) every Jb install tutorial showing after flashing the experimental kernel ,extract the JB rom `zip and flash the kernel.ftf file by fastboot mode,but their is no kernel in the rom,but their is boot file...?(not boot.image file their is only a boot file and few other files)
3)does this mean i have to first flash the experimental kernel and i have to flash the kernel.ftf or the boot.image in the rom ?
4)i am very confuse could some one answer this questions and give me a step by step guide please don`t say just flash ,tell me like eg:-fastboot mode >select kernel to flash
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH ,IF YOU CAN`T UNDERSTAND PLEASE ASK ME .........
If u have unlocked boot loader
Flash boot.img in the zip
Enter recovery
And follow ROM instruction
Thats it....
bharathbondfire said:
If u have unlocked boot loader
Flash boot.img in the zip
Enter recovery
And follow ROM instruction
Thats it....
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but their is no "boot.image" in the zip,just "boot " file ....!!'! ,by the way can you answer my above questions!? It will ne very helpful to me,thank you...!!!!
xperia anfer said:
but their is no "boot.image" in the zip,just "boot " file ....!!'! ,by the way can you answer my above questions!? It will ne very helpful to me,thank you...!!!!
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Do you have rooted phone and unlocked bootloader?
If yes then you flash experimental kernel and follow instructions.
asd987 said:
Do you have rooted phone and unlocked bootloader?
If yes then you flash experimental kernel and follow instructions.
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i thought i know how to unlock my bootloader but i think it didn`t work,i unlock my bootloader via flashtool and it complete without a error but i don`t think it works ,because sony pc companion still recognize my phone.........!!!!! please help i cant understand the other bootloader unlocking methode thats why use the flashtool...........!!!! but i flash the experimental kernel and i able to go in to the CWM Recovery ......!!! somebody pleas help me
did i correctly unlock my bootloader or i still have a lock bootloader ?
their is many people here but no one to help me,i know this is not a very complicated thing to the XDA members but it is complicated to me ,don`t ignore me
I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4 for check if your bootloader is unlocked.
asd987 said:
I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4 for check if your bootloader is unlocked.
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it showing "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes " acording to that thread(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?) my bootloader is unlocked ,but my phone still recognize by the pc companion,i think if the bootloader is unlocked pc companion will no longer recognize my device.... but any way thank you for replying
I connect my phone to pc companion and it is recognize. I have installed CM11 on my phone, so I think your bootloader is unlocked.
So then you flash experimental kernel and then wipe cache/data/dalvik cache and flash zip.
Press thanks if I helped you
asd987 said:
I connect my phone to pc companion and it is recognize. I have installed CM11 on my phone, so I think your bootloader is unlocked.
So then you flash experimental kernel and then wipe cache/data/dalvik cache and flash zip.
Press thanks if I helped you
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hmm ,can you help me to install jb rom on xperia U,
after flash experimental kernel, do i need to unzip the rom (DevSwift1 `s Jellybean rom) file and flash the kernel.elf or the boot.image ?
xperia anfer said:
hmm ,can you help me to install jb rom on xperia U,
after flash experimental kernel, do i need to unzip the rom (DevSwift1 `s Jellybean rom) file and flash the kernel.elf or the boot.image ?
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No, go to cwm recovery and do full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache) and then choose install zip from sdcard and install rom zip (don't unzip before).
asd987 said:
No, go to cwm and and do full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache) and then choose install zip from sdcard and install rom zip (don't unzip before).
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thanks ,I ask that question because of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl ,if you have time please watch this .......!!!!
are this steps correct ?
1)unlock the bootloader
2) flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)- """will flash experimental kernel,root and install CWM recover ?
3)full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
4) flash rom via CWM
5)reboot to system
xperia anfer said:
thanks ,I ask that question because of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl ,if you have time please watch this .......!!!!
are this steps correct ?
1)unlock the bootloader
2) flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)- """will flash experimental kernel,root and install CWM recover ?
3)full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
4) flash rom via CWM
5)reboot to system
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between 1 and 2 steps you must root your phone. To do this follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
2) you don't need unzip the kernel.elf, just move rom zip to the phone. In this video that you add he use kernel.elf, but you can use experimental kernel (has many features like overclocking so you can use this kernel) and flash like he done for kernel.elf
Then just follow instructions on your video
asd987 said:
between 1 and 2 steps you must root your phone. To do this follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
2) you don't need unzip the kernel.elf, just move rom zip to the phone. In this video that you add he use kernel.elf, but you can use experimental kernel (has many features like overclocking so you can use this kernel) and flash like he done for kernel.elf
Then just follow instructions on your video
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no i said "flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)" only for the flashing experimental kernel,i agree with you i should not unzip the rom file.....!!!
that video he unzip the rom file and flash a file and then he install the rom via CWM recovery,1st part of that video(i gave you the, link for the 2nd part) he flash experimental kernel,thats why ask you do that questions
i give you the both link and then you understand what i am saying and what i am confuse about ,please watch and reply soon....!!!
1st part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V232...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
xperia anfer said:
no i said "flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)" only for the flashing experimental kernel,i agree with you i should not unzip the rom file.....!!!
that video he unzip the rom file and flash a file and then he install the rom via CWM recovery,1st part of that video(i gave you the, link for the 2nd part) he flash experimental kernel,thats why ask you do that questions
i give you the both link and then you understand what i am saying and what i am confuse about ,please watch and reply soon....!!!
1st part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V232...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
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when you rooted phone (follow my link) flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 with flashtool. you don't need flash kernel.elf, because you flash experimental kernel.
then just go to cwm and follow instructions
asd987 said:
when you rooted phone (follow my link) flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 with flashtool. you don't need flash kernel.elf, because you flash experimental kernel.
then just go to cwm and follow instructions
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Thanks for your help.. you help me a lot ,just one last question are you saying that ,
" flashing experimental kernel will not root my phone ?
i am on 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware so this version can not flash via flashtool but i found another way......thanks for your time ,i think you understand my reason for the confuse after watching the those videos....
i am not saying that you don`t know about this, but ,,.I am creating a new thread about " my bootloader unlocked or locked ? "because i have a small doubt about that" ( from my knowledge after bootloader unlocked, pc companion will not recognize my phone,that`s why we can not get sony officail updates via pc companion "after" unlocking the bootloader)
once againg thanks please answer my last question ?
xperia anfer said:
Thanks for your help.. you help me a lot ,just one last question are you saying that ,
" flashing experimental kernel will not root my phone ?
i am on 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware so this version can not flash via flashtool but i found another way......thanks for your time ,i think you understand my reason for the confuse after watching the those videos....
i am not saying that you don`t know about this, but ,,.I am creating a new thread about " my bootloader unlocked or locked ? "because i have a small doubt about that" ( from my knowledge after bootloader unlocked, pc companion will not recognize my phone,that`s why we can not get sony officail updates via pc companion "after" unlocking the bootloader)
once againg thanks please answer my last question ?
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Answer on your question :No it will not
if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363
I didn't know that you have b.1.54 firmware
To root you must first flash B.1.10 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/LcgUNFYl/Xperia_U_ICS_404_kernel_nu.html
Than root wtih these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
Than flash b.1.54 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/ob4lM4PB/xperia_u_611B154_World_kernel.html
to istall jeally bean only flash experimental kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 and copy rom zip to phone. you don't neeed to have rooted phone.
Then go to cwm and follow instruction to flash rom
I hope i help you and sorry for my bad english
asd987 said:
Answer on your question :No it will not
if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363
I didn't know that you have b.1.54 firmware
To root you must first flash B.1.10 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/LcgUNFYl/Xperia_U_ICS_404_kernel_nu.html
Than root wtih these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
Than flash b.1.54 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/ob4lM4PB/xperia_u_611B154_World_kernel.html
to istall jeally bean only flash experimental kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 and copy rom zip to phone. you don't neeed to have rooted phone.
Then go to cwm and follow instruction to flash rom
I hope i help you and sorry for my bad english
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("if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363")
i follow this steps i want to find it works or not ???