Hi,
I got still my Sony Sola here and want to install a newer android version for it.
My Sola has the version 2.3.7 installed, totaly stock not rooted not unlocked etc.
I want to install the newest SlimKat ([V1] [Slim Build 5.4]) on it, the thread says:
How to install :
Download the ROM
Extract boot.img and flash it
Copy the ROM to your SD Card
Boot into recovery
Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system (Wipe -> Advanced Wipe)
Go to Mount and uncheck system (IMPORTANT)
Install the ROM
Reboot
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/sola-development/rom-unofficial-slimkat-t2676303
So this is what i have to do only? I dont need another revovery (all stock) or unlocked bootloader etc?
Thank you guys for help. :good:
Moglie said:
Hi,
I got still my Sony Sola here and want to install a newer android version for it.
My Sola has the version 2.3.7 installed, totaly stock not rooted not unlocked etc.
I want to install the newest SlimKat ([V1] [Slim Build 5.4]) on it, the thread says:
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/sola-development/rom-unofficial-slimkat-t2676303
So this is what i have to do only? I dont need another revovery (all stock) or unlocked bootloader etc?
Thank you guys for help. :good:
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Hello!
First of all you need to unlock bootloader of your phone.
1.Then, flash custom kernel (probably this one from the rom's zip)
2.Reboot to recovery, do all 3 wipes and flash the rom. (Follow the instructions provided in thread you linked)
I think you don't have to update your phone to ICS before flashing.
Cheers
Cwikla
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hi all,
i am very big trouble.....
i had stock rom installed on my x10i.....after reading a lot about ThGo2 v17.0 rom i decided to install it (not the first rom i installed).....
after following all the steps i.e
1. flashing the th_kernel provided
2. booting to xrecovery and installing the custom rom provided and addons....
the phone did start but was very laggy so i decided to shift to stock kernel and flashed it using flashtool but the flashtool got stuck at 2% and said aborting flash...
so i disconnected the phone and now i am not able to flash any firmware or kernel
plz help as soons as possible
update...
just found out that thGo2 rom made my device xperia arc aka i was in the about phone setting in my rom and found that the phone is not listed as x10i as it should be... it is listed as s0-01c aka xperia arc
rohit25 said:
hi all,
i am very big trouble.....
i had stock rom installed on my x10i.....after reading a lot about ThGo2 v17.0 rom i decided to install it (not the first rom i installed).....
after following all the steps i.e
1. flashing the th_kernel provided
2. booting to xrecovery and installing the custom rom provided and addons....
the phone did start but was very laggy so i decided to shift to stock kernel and flashed it using flashtool but the flashtool got stuck at 2% and said aborting flash...
so i disconnected the phone and now i am not able to flash any firmware or kernel
plz help as soons as possible
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Cant you enter into flashmode????
Question
Need More details:
1)Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?
2)Which stock kernel you flashed? Downloaded from?
3)[If Locked Bootloader] Can you enter xrecovery? If can, make full wipe, clear cache partition, install new ROM via "install custom zip from SDcard.
4)[If Unlocked Bootloader] Try flash some custom Kernel for Unlocked bootloader like DooMKernel, see whether it reach recovery mode or not.
Sincerely,
whitefang
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation
YES
THeLogiC said:
Cant you enter into flashmode????
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yes i can enter the flashmode but as i connect the phone via the usb cable the flashtool displays
flashing started
flashing ending
ERROR
not a noob
whitefang3456 said:
Need More details:
1)Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?
2)Which stock kernel you flashed? Downloaded from?
3)[If Locked Bootloader] Can you enter xrecovery? If can, make full wipe, clear cache partition, install new ROM via "install custom zip from SDcard.
4)[If Unlocked Bootloader] Try flash some custom Kernel for Unlocked bootloader like DooMKernel, see whether it reach recovery mode or not.
Sincerely,
whitefang
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation
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the bootloader is unlocked
the kernel flashed was X10_2.3.3_Th_kernel-n1.1-BootManager-v2.0
the rom installed was ThGo2 v17
no i am not able to flash to any other kernel.... but i am able to enter flashmode
it says error in flashtool
THE ROM MADE MY PHONE PHONE SO-01C AS THE MODEL NUMBER IN SETTINGS ABOUT PHONE....
so i am getting forece close when try repairing my phone using seus
Download 2.3.3 stock firmware and flash it through flashtool
Sent from my X10i
didnt work
THeLogiC said:
Download 2.3.3 stock firmware and flash it through flashtool
Sent from my X10i
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i already did that have a repository of all the roms and kernel on my hdd.....didnt work though
so went to the blog and updated my kernel from thjap.org... turns out every1 was compalining of the rom being laggy and the kernel used was older version so updated it and then came back to FXP125.....
the BEST rom out there :victory:
anyway a BIG THANKS 2 ALL
rohit25 said:
i already did that have a repository of all the roms and kernel on my hdd.....didnt work though
so went to the blog and updated my kernel from thjap.org... turns out every1 was compalining of the rom being laggy and the kernel used was older version so updated it and then came back to FXP125.....
the BEST rom out there :victory:
anyway a BIG THANKS 2 ALL
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yes cm7.2 is great
Hey guys,I own optimus one and I m used to rooting and stuff but my brother owns xperia mini pro so I need to install cyanogenmod (9 or10) whichever is stable.I had gone through various guides and stickies yet I want to be dead sure that I don't mess up my brothers handset. Its kinda new coz bootloader needs to be unlocked and also kernel image needed to be flashed separately unlike in optimus one.
Now I want help of you guys in the following manner like:-
1. My brothers mini pro is on ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and the rooting tutorial provided here for the said firmware
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 is not clear to me coz it says that first I need to install some kernel [only mini mentioned here] then next I need to flash another kernel according to firmware. Can someone explain what is being done in this and why rooting is so complicated in this.
2. Certain ROM's say that you need to flash kernel first using flashtool
My query is that all ROM's that I flashed till now on optimus one included kernel and I only needed to flash ROM zip through cwm.. So do I need to flash kernel everytime I flash ROM!! and isn't there flashable zip for kernel too!!
3. FXP ROM's do not contain things like what's working and what's not, it only has issue tracker so it become difficult for new comer to know the bugs in ROM. Can anyone tell me the least bugs cm9 & cm10 ROM and what are the bugs present.
4. Lastly, should I proceed like this!!
i. Root device (though method isn't clear to me)
ii. unlock bootloader
iii. install cwm (I guess I can do this using flashtool)
iv. backup current ROM along with kernel (for future use,I know its optional)
v. flash kernel using flashtool
vi. flash ROM through cwm.
I m a quick learner and I just need some guidance on this new device (double checking coz its my bro's device) . Looking forward for support. Thanks
fundoozzz said:
Hey guys,I own optimus one and I m used to rooting and stuff but my brother owns xperia mini pro so I need to install cyanogenmod (9 or10) whichever is stable.I had gone through various guides and stickies yet I want to be dead sure that I don't mess up my brothers handset. Its kinda new coz bootloader needs to be unlocked and also kernel image needed to be flashed separately unlike in optimus one.
Now I want help of you guys in the following manner like:-
1. My brothers mini pro is on ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and the rooting tutorial provided here for the said firmware
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 is not clear to me coz it says that first I need to install some kernel [only mini mentioned here] then next I need to flash another kernel according to firmware. Can someone explain what is being done in this and why rooting is so complicated in this.
2. Certain ROM's say that you need to flash kernel first using flashtool
My query is that all ROM's that I flashed till now on optimus one included kernel and I only needed to flash ROM zip through cwm.. So do I need to flash kernel everytime I flash ROM!! and isn't there flashable zip for kernel too!!
3. FXP ROM's do not contain things like what's working and what's not, it only has issue tracker so it become difficult for new comer to know the bugs in ROM. Can anyone tell me the least bugs cm9 & cm10 ROM and what are the bugs present.
4. Lastly, should I proceed like this!!
i. Root device (though method isn't clear to me)
ii. unlock bootloader
iii. install cwm (I guess I can do this using flashtool)
iv. backup current ROM along with kernel (for future use,I know its optional)
v. flash kernel using flashtool
vi. flash ROM through cwm.
I m a quick learner and I just need some guidance on this new device (double checking coz its my bro's device) . Looking forward for support. Thanks
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You needn't root first if you want to unlock bl, just unlock bl and flash a custom kernel (in most custom kernels cwm is included).
Backup your rom and install the rom...
hmmm....
1. Unlock Bootloader........
2. Flash Custom Kernel (all custom kernel is per-rooted and have CWM).......
3. Boot into CWM and Flash CM9 or CM10 (factory format/wipe dalvik/cache).....
4. Boot into Fastboot And Flash FXP kernel for CM9 or CM10.....
xperia phones aren't like sammy, lg or htc where recovery is a separate partition from kernel. in fact, by default xperia phones doesn't even have "stock recovery" like on other phone. by that we integrate cwm in kernel ramdisk.
and to answer the question:
1- flash custom kernel mean't for your phone only, never ever flash kernel intended for other phone. and its done via fastboot and should be flashed before flashing rom.
2- like i said u can't compare xperia phone with other phone like sammy etc, its different. kernel must be flash via fastboot.
3- for cm10, bugs that i notice is slow accelerator, but fixable with some text editing, and non working front camera for lww and minipro.
4- should be like this, according to order:
- unlock bootloader.
- flash kernel via fastboot.
- boot into cwm.
- backup rom if u want.
- wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. don't wipe system partition or u will get error when flashing rom later.
- flash rom, and gapps if its cm/aokp/pa rom.
- profit :good:
thank you guys.... this made me clear...
one last thing :- which kernel should I flash on stock 4.1.B.0.587 which is pre rooted and have cwm after unlocking bootloader.I mean the one compatible with above firmware and also do I need to do anything with baseband or will it be compatible. After this m ready to enter the custom xperia world
Remember to backup your stock rom before unlocking the bootloader as everything will be wiped clear.
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
Remember to backup your stock rom before unlocking the bootloader as everything will be wiped clear.
Sent from a mango
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wont I be able to backup after flashing custom kernel and unlocking bootloader..I guess I can.. correct me if I m wrong
fundoozzz said:
how will cwm be installed without unlocking??
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No, i just meant that backup up your contacts, messages, apps (can be done through astro file manager) etc, before unlocking your bootloader because unlocking will wipe your data.
Sent from a mango
andogeek10 said:
No, i just meant that backup up your contacts, messages, apps (can be done through astro file manager) etc, before unlocking your bootloader because unlocking will wipe your data.
Sent from a mango
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yup that I know... thanks anyways
fundoozzz said:
thank you guys.... this made me clear...
one last thing :- which kernel should I flash on stock 4.1.B.0.587 which is pre rooted and have cwm after unlocking bootloader.I mean the one compatible with above firmware and also do I need to do anything with baseband or will it be compatible. After this m ready to enter the custom xperia world
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U can try rage/kernel panic/mesa/krsh kernel after unlocking bootloader. Anyone u like. proceed here & u will find one stop solution (all the links) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Which one did you install?? if it is cm, the kernel is included in the zip file...
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hi everybody!
I need an help. Sorry for my bad english, I'm only 16 and I'm Italian.
I have an Xperia Mini, it's my first android phone, so I'm not very good at android modding! I downgraded it from ICS (Official) to Gingerbread (4.0.2.A.0.42 build) and I rooted it. Then I installed ClockWorkMod recovery. I don't have an unlocked bootloader, but I want to flash a custom ROM based on gingerbread. If I flash it, can I go back to stock rom with CWM's restore function? And If I can't, can I use flashtool to flash it (I have the .ftf file that I flashed for downgrading)?
Thanks very much.
Welcome to our forum
You can flash a gingerbread custom rom for locked bootloader with cwm, but be sure it is for locked bootloader!
If you take a backup in cwm, with backup/restore -> backup before you install the custom rom, you can restore this backup to go back to stock. Flashing the stock ftf will also work, you have to decide if you want to restore or flash, but if you take the backup in cwm it will backup the whole firmware with all apps etc :good:
Thanks! :good:
But do I need to flash a custom kernel? Or can I keep the stock kernel?
MattMetal said:
Thanks! :good:
But do I need to flash a custom kernel? Or can I keep the stock kernel?
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For locked bootloader custom roms it's the stock kernel :good:
For unlocked bootloader roms you need to flash a custom kernel, but this is only possible on unlocked bootloader
mihahn said:
For locked bootloader custom roms it's the stock kernel :good:
For unlocked bootloader roms you need to flash a custom kernel, but this is only possible on unlocked bootloader
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So I'm ready to install a custom ROM! Thanks man, you helped me a lot! :laugh:
another question...i choose this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030659
but the description says..."it should work with any ICS kernel...I currently have this kernel...2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
can I flash this ROM? And if my phone gets Briccked, can I repair it with CWM or it won't boot into recovery?
Sorry for my bad english :crying:
MattMetal said:
another question...i choose this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030659
but the description says..."it should work with any ICS kernel...I currently have this kernel...2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
can I flash this ROM? And if my phone gets Briccked, can I repair it with CWM or it won't boot into recovery?
Sorry for my bad english :crying:
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Normally it should work, but the problem is there's not specified if it is for locked or unlocked bootloader. It's stock based so it could work on locked, but it is recommend to flash a kernel. You could try it, but it could be you get a brick
When it's bricked, (mostly) you can't boot in recovery so you have to flash the stock rom with flashtool
Another little advice: If you install an ics custom rom on a gingerbread phone it could end in a brick. I had this when I was on locked bootloader, so I updated to ics (while keeping root, how to do this is in my rooting guide) and installed it again.
You can try an ics custom rom on your phone running gingerbread, just install it. But if it won't boot, flash the stock gingerbread rom and update it with root to ics
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
I think I'll first upgrade to ICS officially. Can I use pc companion? or I have to flash the .ftf file of the stock 4.0.4 firmware with flashtool?
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MattMetal said:
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
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Read the instructions in the thread, generally you have to yes as it avoids any conflicts.
MattMetal said:
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
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1.) make nandroid backup
2.) factory reset/wipe data
3.) wipe cache/partition
4.) format system
5.) wipe dalvik cache and battery stats.
6.) flash ROM
7.) flash supersu fix, there are lots of links out there just incase you have problems with root. this will solve your problem if u have locked BL
8.) if you lose CWM, you can use led deletes x-recovery tool to install cwm after you boot your rom
BUT TAKE NOTE THAT THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU MUST DO IN "SOME" Custom ROMS like Hasa(flashing lockscreen after 1st boot)
MAKE SURE TO READ THE THREAD's INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Ok i read all the guides...now I'll update to ics and root it. Then I'll install a custom rom.
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Hello,
I present edited firmware from Vodafone DE.
Flashing Instructions: (need CWM)
0. Install full FW.13 Vodafone DE first (THX Petulinka1)
1. Copy downloaded MT15i_4.1.B.1.13.zip to SDcard
2. Flash custom kernel with cwm (Vengeance) or stock kernel .562 and do root and install cwm
3. Go to CMW and apply FULL WIPE (factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik-cache)
4. Advanced/Mounts and Storage/Format cache/data/system
5. Install zip from SDcard
6. Reboot
I removed bloatware from Vodafone DE, others apps I didn`t touch
ENJOY !!!
EDIT: You use kernels only based on fw.13, stock (you need root and cwm) or custom kernel (for unlocked BL), for example [KERNEL][ICS] Vengeance [NEO/L][1.32][18/02/13] (THX Rachit Rawat)
Sorry for my English...
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Thanks,
Going to test this as soon as i can.
Probably only by the weekend tho, little bussy
To test it is one good idea ,but How to do it is other thing.
This is only one flashable zip of the new firm.
So my question is Witch kernel to use ?I know it is ICS so any ICS based will be good,but is there stock .13 kernel to try on Neo.
Witch is the recommendet kernel from you?
Re: [ROM][FW.13]STOCK> 4.1.B.1.13+ROOT+BUSYBOX+CWM-removed bloatware
You use kernels only based on fw.13, stock (you need root and cwm) or custom kernel (for unlocked BL), etc. Vengeance 1.32 (included cwm)
Odoslané z Xperia U EDT-1 Odex
i install it to try but all i get is FC com.android.phone and keyboard FC .
I flash the kernel you offer.
gencho81 said:
i install it to try but all i get is FC com.android.phone and keyboard FC .
I flash the kernel you offer.
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You must install full FW.13 Vodafone DE first. I added instructions to the 1.post.
Why I need the zip file, what does it do?
The firmware is by Vodafone so I presume it removes the customizations (boot animation and so on) and not only bloatwares, it is exact ?
If you flash vodafone fw, just wipe and install zip. You'll get unbranded fw.... Or I didn't get what's going on....
maRRRco89 said:
Why I need the zip file, what does it do?
The firmware is by Vodafone so I presume it removes the customizations (boot animation and so on) and not only bloatwares, it is exact ?
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<those are realy dumb questions......
General q*a was created for that......
Can You post BB only?
Will this work on Neo V ?
neo v here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2324760
Is it deodexed?
I think we havent deoxed this...
@steveboss
I followed your instructions first flashed the ftf then custom kernel(Vengeance v1.38 then zip. But getting error
-keypad stopped working
-android.process.phone stopped working
Can u please help me?
You have to let the default kernel. Set of the Chinese keyboard in the settings.
original quote from rbatasoy
In CWM Recovery, I accidentally clicked format /system under "Mounts and Storage Menu". Now device does not boot. Just stuck on the SONY screen. How can I recover it? I tried to flash stock ics rom but it did not work. Running on XRay kernel.
Edit: SOLVED! I flashed JB rom. Then it started. I will install another rom. I think I am learning Thanks everyone anyway.
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I have the sam problems
but I don't understand how to get that JB ROMs for my device
• Sony Ericsson st15i
• 2.3.4. GIngerbread
• 4.0.2.a.0.42 Basebands
• Rooted
• CWM installed (before I formatted the system)
Anyone can help me?
'Till this day my device is dead. So sad.
Thanks a lot for your kindness.
kesuma27 said:
I have the sam problems
but I don't understand how to get that JB ROMs for my device
• Sony Ericsson st15i
• 2.3.4. GIngerbread
• 4.0.2.a.0.42 Basebands
• Rooted
• CWM installed (before I formatted the system)
Anyone can help me?
'Till this day my device is dead. So sad.
Thanks a lot for your kindness.
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Hmmm...there a lot of JB roms in development section...just download one of them and place it into your SD card....flash that roms using cwm but before that you need to flash custom kernel in-order to your phone to completely compatible with JB roms so make sure you have unlock your phone bootloader first....
there a lot of tutorial in general section on how to flash custom rom/custom kernel and unlock bootloader...you can start learning from those tutorial....
If you was made a nandroid backup you can try advanced restore and select system restore :good:
kesuma27 said:
I have the sam problems
but I don't understand how to get that JB ROMs for my device
• Sony Ericsson st15i
• 2.3.4. GIngerbread
• 4.0.2.a.0.42 Basebands
• Rooted
• CWM installed (before I formatted the system)
Anyone can help me?
'Till this day my device is dead. So sad.
Thanks a lot for your kindness.
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easy. (but van take time..-_-)
1. make sure u have unlocked bootloader (u can do this by sony official )
2. then flash ur device to newest official build (important it will also flas u latest baseband and so on so ur ''latest'' by sony) use this guide:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Software-Updates/GUIDE-How-to-Install-Jelly-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389 just flash only fw, no need to re-root..
3. then download a JB rom , i advice u Legacy Xperia 10.1 as it is pure, bugless. (u can try after other roms and see the ''diffrence'' )
4. place the rom. zip on sd. flash the kernel from inside zip!!! (IMPORTANT!)
after kernel flash go to cwm using vol down key and do a factory reset. afer this install rom, boot & done:victory: