Thread overview
Post 1 : process overview --26/12/11
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking ,CWM installation -- 20/02/12(added alternative rooting method )
Post 3 : Kernel installation -- 26/12/11
Post 4 : custom rom installation (SOON)
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[1].Rooting
Rooting is like a main gateway which will unlock all you android's hidden abilities , it gives the user full control over your phone .Linux Super User = Android Root . Rooting is made as easy as possible , thanks to developers at XDA .
1. Rooting 4.1.b.0.431 , 4.1.B.0.587 Firmware [Thanks to MADFYSH]
Download .ftf file according to your location
4.1.b.0.431
i = international
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 RU, CDF-1254-9477_R1I
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 Iberia, CDF-1254-6304_R1I
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 Central Europe 1, CDF-1254-9708
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 India CDF-1254-8478, SI-1254-8966
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 NCB Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263
MT15 4.1.B.0.431 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1247-0875 -- [ALT LINK 1]
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 Central Europe 3, CDF-1255-1494, SI-1254-3429 -- [ALT LINK 1] -- [ALT LINK 2]
a= american
MT11a 4.1.B.0.431 US, CDF-1254-9468
4.1.B.0.587
i = international
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 India CDF-1254-8478, SI-1254-8966
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 Central Europe 1, CDF-1254-9708
MT15i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1247-0875 -- [ALT LINK 1]
a= american
MT11a 4.1.B.0.587 US, CDF-1254-9468
Download Flashtool from this thread -- [ALT LINK 1]
Help GUIDE for flashtool
Rooting
(For unlocked Bootloaders)
RootXperia.zip or SU method
This is an one click PC app for easy rooting created by Bin4ry .
Steps
1. follow the instructions of this thread & install CWM recovery(there are two methods ,since you dont have root follow the first method i.e direct pc install)
2.Download RootXperia.zip or Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed..zip & place it in your SDCard
3. switch off your device & power it on & when you see the sony ericsson logo start pressing the volume download button repeatedly untill you see recovery options
3. select the install zip from sd card option and select the RootXperia.zip
4. after flashing the zip is completed reboot device & voila rooted !!!
(For locked Bootloaders)
Go to these threads , instructions are provided by madfysh ,thank him
4.1.B.0.431
4.1.B.0.587
[2].Bootloader
Bootloaders are used to boot operating system on our device . Usually our phone's bootloader will be locked by Sony Ericsson during its production itself . Almost every custom rom we install has its own KERNEL which is responsible for overclocking the cpu & other stuff.To install custom roms which contains custom kernels we need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS .
Unlocking via Sony's Official website
Sony has provided a website where we get an unlock code for each IMEI no. type in that code and your bootloader will get unlocked officially . This is the easiest unlocking method possible . Wait there's more , official unlocking method does more bad than good , like
1. will void warranty
2. Will loose DRM & track Id related stuff
3. No official phone updates via SEUS/PCC or OTA
If you don't care about them please go ahead and click this LINK and follow on-screen instructions on that site
RELOCK : TO relock use this LINK
There is an alternative way to avoid the above mentioned limitations , it is called SEtool
Unofficial Unlocking (S1tool)
This method overcomes all the three limitations , but you will need to do a little work manually , this method introduces us to a new word called TESTPOINT(Of all those 8 golden points , only the point which is indicated by the arrow is the TESTPOINT) .For NEO V testpoint is located deep within a slot covered by a black patch which is above our SIMCARD slot (see this picture and remove the black covering) .
It is used for function-test during production. & we are going to ground that testpoint using a simple wire .instead of that pin you can use any conducting material (wire , safety pin , paper clip , but make sure its diameter is not more than that of the testpoint else it will touch other points and might brick your phone)
Ground : ground is refereed as the negative battery pin of the phone
Steps
1. download & extract SEtool from this thread , if not available [LINK 2] , [LINK 3] , [Thanks to Madfysh & Wurstwa55er]
2. Connect test point to the ground and attach USB cable. Wait while Windows shows finding new device, disconnect test point immediately. Windows won't find appropriate drivers. select drivers manually from the archive of SEtool. Agree to install 'untrusted' drivers.
3. Reboot your PC
4. Run s1tool, press 'Patch semcboot' and follow tho on-screen instruction.
RELOCK : : ONLY THE RESTORE BUTTON PRESENT IN S1TOOL WILL RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER , other procedures will not work.Connecting TP to ground while using RESTORE button is not necessary.
EXTRA info : (thanks to DooMLord)
[3].ClockWorkMod Recovery
ClockWorkMod Recovery also known as CWM ,is a Custom recovery for android devices which is very useful for
1. Installing custom roms ,kernels,patches , flashable zips.
2. Backup & restoring your rom
3. Wiping system , cache & other partitions
4. Mounting sd-card & other partitions
5. & more
Steps
1. Enable USB Debugging on device
2. Connect your device using usb data cable
3. download and extract CWM install.RAR
4. Download ADB Drivers ADB drivers & install them & Run install-cwm1.cmd
5. Follow on screen instruction
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
[4].Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a backup/restore option available in your CWM . Backup you current SE rom for saftey , select backup option and let it do its work . The backuped files will be in ClockWorkMOD folder of your SD card , keep a backup of this backup in your PC in case when anything goes wrong this backup will save you
this total information has been taken from several threads thanks to the following who made it possible
DooMLord , puppet13th ,nobodyAtall , illus4 , Qwerty123 \m/
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[5].Kernel Installation
Kernels(boot.img) are the main base for any custom rom you install , kernels are installed using FASTBOOT feature of android ADB , there is a simple logic you need to remember before you flash any kernel
Stock Rom = Stock kernel
MIUI Rom = MIUI Kernel
before you flash any custom rom make sure you've installed its related kernel (boot.img)
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Requirements :
1. Flashtool
2. Download Flashtool package & Drivers
3. CWM backup of stock rom
4. Fastboot
Instructions : (thanks to doomlord)
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
1. this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
2. the custom kernel will be provided as boot.img file
3. just copy this file to fastboot folder(folder where fastboot package is extracted)
4. power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE)(switch off device hold menu key & plugin usb) with usb-cable connected to PC
5. once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom kernel:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
7. now just unplug ur device and u are on the custom kernel
Overclocking
1. DOWNLOAD SetCPU from XDA
2. Select automatic detection of speeds ,and allow root access to Setcpu
3. default speed is 1024Mhz & maximum overclocking is based on the kernel you flash
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Visit this thread for list of available kernels http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
maximum overclocking may harm your device
reserveD for custom rom post
Reserved for future use
final reserve..........
Nice work Vimjam
thank you
Just to Confirm for the Very Last Time , The Relock Bootloader is For Those Who Unlocked Bootloader via SE Website ( Official ) One Right ?
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335) This link is to relock OFFICIALLY UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS
To relock Unofficially unlocked bootloaders use RESTORE BUTTON in S1TOOL
really really helpful thanks alot
Sry i dont see a link to download s1 tool.... am i missing anything? can a phone get bricked while flashing kernels?
sdhanush1 said:
Sry i dont see a link to download s1 tool.... am i missing anything? can a phone get bricked while flashing kernels?
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sry : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Does below states that my phone (after pasting *#*#7378423#*#* it still says "No" in info) is not able to be unlocked by non-paid versoin of s1tool?
or
I shall upgrade to compilation 62 - now phone is in 4.0.2.A.0.42 - and than try to unlock it?
Welcome to S1 tool.
That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro
PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A062"
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "r4A069"
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, PROCEEDING
FINISHED
Elapsed:22 secs.
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if service menu shows 'no' then you definitely need paid setool to unlock your bootloader...
rooting
@vimjam
i have a NEO V with .062 tried doomlords tool (it closes before i can see the whole thing ) writes done
I m not rooted
I have usb debug unknown sources and adb drivers instaled .
do I need something else?
satiros said:
@vimjam
i have a NEO V with .062 tried doomlords tool (it closes before i can see the whole thing ) writes done
I m not rooted
I have usb debug unknown sources and adb drivers instaled .
do I need something else?
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You cannot root 0.62 with this method.for 0.62 you have to use this method
satiros said:
@vimjam
i have a NEO V with .062 tried doomlords tool (it closes before i can see the whole thing ) writes done
I m not rooted
I have usb debug unknown sources and adb drivers instaled .
do I need something else?
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you can do this to:
downgrade your Neo V to firmware 42 and root again and install cwm and then flash the zipfile in my sig the red one through cwm and its done and you have rooted 62 and you dont need a full factory reset or wipe things, just flash
Great thread!
I've tried to relock the bootloader but it has some problems:
Code:
Welcome to S1 tool.
That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro
PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
llbug:[\\?\USB#VID_0FCE&PID_E156#42583930325045325031#{a5dcbf10-6530-11d2-901f-00c04fb951ed}]
open error: "The system cannot find the file specified"
Elapsed:59 secs.
What file is missing?
I've used the unnoficial method for unlocking, installed CWM, downgraded to .48, rooted, updated to .62.
EDIT:
Apparently you have to hold "back" button the whole time until the procedure is over. It must be the reason why I couldn't unlock the bootloader at first attempt too - I thought it was due to .68 fw, though this seemed a bit strange.
So if anyone have this problem, hold the back button the whole time until the procedure is over
Thilina said:
You cannot root 0.62 with this method.for 0.62 you have to use this method
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thank Thilina you very much for your answer!
I think (although i like compexity i found it complicated method)
Pandemic said:
you can do this to:
downgrade your Neo V to firmware 42 and root again and install cwm and then flash the zipfile in my sig the red one through cwm and its done and you have rooted 62 and you dont need a full factory reset or wipe things, just flash
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Than you Pandemic for you answer
!),to downgrade do i need unlocked bl?
2)And I have already asked do i get in thread with all the roms .042 has it got greek?
I would like to add that everything got a lot complicated with .062
A clean total solution has been writen in any of the threads here in xda with all the contigencies
Anyway im very skeptic going custom!
60 or more days to ICS from SE and by then a wave would arrive with fixes and workarounds
I like to thank you once more all
Related
If you aren't keeping your current device configuration (because of flashing another rom after unlocking bootloader or anything else) the simplest way to unlock is to flash stock 2.3.3 rom, root it and use the bl unlock plugin from latest flashtool
Hi guys, cause it was asked for, here is a how-to to unlock bootloader without reflashing a 2.1 firmware what means no need of reinstall your current rom after unlocking bootloader.
In the archive with the unlocking files take care about the following:
the semc bat is for x10i and x10a. But only if you haven't tried any simunlocking
the setool2 bat is for all those have simunlocked using the setool2
if you don't know it, or not sure about, have a look at the 2nd post, there you'll find a tool to test it.
for those doesn't fit any of those two critericas, don't try to unlock bootloader with this steps/files linked here
Things you need:
the bl unlock file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253277
Kernel up/downgrade for flashtool from here:
Kernel downgrade
Kernel upgrade
a custom kernel for unlocked bootloader to flash after you have unlocked it successfully
If you haven't all the listed things on your computer, then first downoad all neccessary files I have listed above before you go on with the guide how-to do it!!
Please make sure you have enabled usb-debugging in your current rom before starting with this!!
flash the azuzu kernel downgrade ftf with flashtool
disconnect usb cable, press power button until phone vibrates shortly and immidiatly connect the usb cable again (it is supposed to be stuck at SE logo)
start the batch file for unlocking bootloader, cause it says press any button before it starts, it won't start unlocking until you press any button
now wait until flashtool recognizes your x10 (if flashtool doesn't do anything, check third post please! thx)
close flashtool and then press any button in the cmd window that the unlocking process starts (please close flashtool, instead the bl unlock cmd and flashtool are constantly killing and restarting adb!!)
after unlocking is finish you have to flash azuzu kernel upgrade
now power on phone to check if the phone is starting after the unlock (if you are using a custom kernel yet with the bypass method and get stuck in a bootloop enter xrecovery and clear dalvik-cache, then your phone should boot up again fine)
If you aren't seeing the se logo at turning on phone, but directly the custom kernel logo, you were succesfully. If you want to enter xrecovery you have to spam the back button now if the xperia logo appears instead of the se logo.
Credits:
the_laser - for the bootloader unlock files
azuzu - for Kernel up- and downgrade
whitefang3456 - for helping others with their problems
Regards,
L
TOOLS
For testing if you are ready for unlocking bootloader or not, use this tool:
s1tool.7z
If you can find semc simlock certificate in one of the last lines from the output, you can unlock your bl with the *semc.bat file
If you can find anything with setool2 in one of the last lines from the output, you can unlock your bl with the *setool2.bat file
If you can't find any of these two and see instead s.th. like unknown simlock certificate or similar, you can not unlock your bl. In this case, first simunlock your bl with setool2, then check again with s1tool.
s1tool can also relock your bl if you want to make use of your warranty.
Regards,
L
Installing Flash-and adb drivers for x10 (!they where updated with the 2.3.3 update!)
1. open the drivers manager of your pc
2. connect phone in flashmode (without running any program like flashtool, seus or pccp)
3. check if there appears an unkown device, which wasn't there before (if not go on, if yes read under the line in this post further on)
4. no unknown device? Good
5. turn on phone and connect usb cable again and check again for unknown devices
_____________________________________________________________________________________
If there is an unknown device, download this archive (it contains the 2.3.3 adb and flash drivers)
1. In Flashmode is an unknown device: Go to the archive and install the ggsetup-2.2.0.11.exe file you find in there.
2. After turning on there is an unknown device: extract the archive and search with your pc's drivers manager manually in that folder for the drivers of the unkown device, then they should be installed.
3. Now check again like I described it above the line for unknown devices, if you can't see them now anymore, try again to unlock your bl.
Regards,
L
THX 9Lukas5!!!
"Danke für den super Support"
greets m10
Does this unlock my sim to use different networks? Or is this something that will now be possible at a later time without paying for it? At this point what are the advantages of doing this procedure?
What is the difference between bootloader unlocked/kernel
and bootloader locked/kernel?
Bugly Astard said:
Does this unlock my sim to use different networks? Or is this something that will now be possible at a later time without paying for it? At this point what are the advantages of doing this procedure?
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No, it does not mean you can use any sim card. It means, you can flash different recoveries, ROMs, HBoots etc...
You are not judged to one ROM, simply put.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Bugly Astard said:
Does this unlock my sim to use different networks? Or is this something that will now be possible at a later time without paying for it? At this point what are the advantages of doing this procedure?
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1. This only unlocks your bootloader, not your simlock
2. The advantages are:
that the custom kernel is loaded directly which is a more stable way to use the custom kernel
your phone is starting faster than with the bypass method cause you don't load se kernel, kill him and then load your own kernel, you load your own kernel directly
doom is testing it atm and then releaseing hopefully the kernel with inbuilt recovery, so if you for examply format system, recovery isn't deleted, cause it's inbuilt in kernel
...
Regards,
L
da das ja doch ein ziemlich gefährliches unterfangen ist, wär es gut dass ganze howto in verschiedenen sprachen zu liefern.deutsch wär das beste für mich
cause this is a dangerous howto it´s good to translate it in different languages.so you can understand better.
flashed the azuzu kernel downgrade ftf with flashtool
- OK no problem
disconnected usb cable, pressed power button until phone vibrates shortly and immidiatly connected the usb cable again
- Ok no problem
started the batch file for unlocking bootloader, cause it says press any button before it starts
- started? you mean "start"? how do you start the file meflash.dll?
I think something is missing?
kinglargo said:
flashed the azuzu kernel downgrade ftf with flashtool
- OK no problem
disconnected usb cable, pressed power button until phone vibrates shortly and immidiatly connected the usb cable again
- Ok no problem
started the batch file for unlocking bootloader, cause it says press any button before it starts
- started? you mean "start"? how do you start the file meflash.dll?
I think something is missing?
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Same here.
I think we must download the setool http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=713198&d=1315439776
Is there a chance of bricking
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
Wondering if there is a youtube/picture guide lol...
anyways, very well written!
I don't get further the batch thing.
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Oh help! I've lost radio signal...... No service!
Now what?
ten_tickles said:
Oh help! I've lost radio signal...... No service!
Now what?
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What steps did you take?
Details please.....
geordie 34 said:
Is there a chance of bricking
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
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Wait for an easier method and don't do the steps on low battery
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
•flash the azuzu kernel downgrade ftf with flashtool
•disconnect usb cable, press power button until phone vibrates shortly and immidiatly connect the usb cable again
•start the batch file for unlocking bootloader, cause it says press any button before it starts, it won't start unlocking until you press any button
•now wait until flashtool recognizes your x10
•clos flashtool and then press any button in the cmd window that the unlocking process starts (please close flashtool, instead the bl unlock cmd and flashtool are constantly killing and restarting adb!!)
Everytime I get in the cmd acces denied and I do everything what's described.
So I think I miss one step but what?
I'am using flashtool 0.2.9.1 GB ready.
Problem with me is that flashtool do not regonize after downgrade. someone else having this problem?
andrewddickey said:
What steps did you take?
Details please.....
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I followed steps as explained in OP, now I get no signal.....I do have wifi connection though. My phone says 'no sim card'
i want to unlock my phone's (xperia ray 2.3.4) bootloader can someone direct me to
a post which can help me
Xperia ray - boot recovery not responding
I need help.
Following Sony's Instructions on how to unlock bootloader.
I am currently stuck at step no. 12.
I pressed the volume up (unlock button for xperia ray) as I insert the USB cable;the blue light turned on but the computer does not detect anything. I have installed Android SDK files and Google USB Driver package. I have also replaced the inf file with the latest.
My screen shows nothing every time I try to enter to boot recovery. Please help.
Or is there an easier way to unlock bootloader. Doomlords Super User flasher does not work on 4.1.b.0.431,
help! Thank you!
[email protected]
You have to use FlashTool,guys! It's official SE mode so you can lock/relock the BL when you want
please check here.
i dont know if it will work with 2.3.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
Wolf80 said:
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
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ola since i dont own a ray... my frnd wants to use a custom rom .. i have the flashtool... but jst wana conferm is it safe to root n unlock bootloader via flashtool with the stock ics 4.0.4 frimware???
john_cena163 said:
ola since i dont own a ray... my frnd wants to use a custom rom .. i have the flashtool... but jst wana conferm is it safe to root n unlock bootloader via flashtool with the stock ics 4.0.4 frimware???
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Yes, if you unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel it's automatically rooted.
You can Pm me if you need help with unlocking the bootoader/flashing
Sent from my Xperia Ray using Tapatalk 2
Wolf80 said:
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
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Rooting with official unlock method from sony would be easier i think.
Click here to get to official unlock method from sony.
Here a really good and short tutorial. Click here.
Regards
Hi guys i am unable to unlock the bootloader, both by androidflip.com test point method and the normal method, i've checked in my phone it says bootloader unlock allowed.Here is my problem,
1. In android flip method i can reach till the final step, but when in last step phone identification, the progress bar just goes crazy (installed gordons gate drivers)
2. In the regular method in flashboot, when i enter the first command to check for the phone connection it just stays in waiting for the phone ( I pressed the vol up button properly and the blue light glows)
I have installed 1. Android sdk tools, 2. Sony Pc Suite, 3. SEUS, 4.flashtool
I'm currently running
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Kernal : 2.6.32.9-perf
build : jjhyb_v3.2
bootloader unlock allowed : yes
currently using jjhybrid v3.2 stable ics rom, and i'm from india (if that would help)
pls anyone help me in unlocking the bootloader.
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Thanks for all your help guys, finally unlocked my bootloader, tried uninstalling all my drivers and installing all drivers from flashtool "C:\Flashtool\drivers" worked like a charm
Again thanks for all your help
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Hi guys i am unable to unlock the bootloader, both by androidflip.com test point method and the normal method, i've checked in my phone it says bootloader unlock allowed.Here is my problem,
1. In android flip method i can reach till the final step, but when in last step phone identification, the progress bar just goes crazy (installed gordons gate drivers)
2. In the regular method in flashboot, when i enter the first command to check for the phone connection it just stays in waiting for the phone ( I pressed the vol up button properly and the blue light glows)
I have installed 1. Android sdk tools, 2. Sony Pc Suite, 3. SEUS, 4.flashtool
I'm currently running
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Kernal : 2.6.32.9-perf
build : jjhyb_v3.2
bootloader unlock allowed : yes
currently using jjhybrid v3.2 stable ics rom, and i'm from india (if that would help)
pls anyone help me in unlocking the bootloader.
thanks in advance
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Guys pls help still waiting for reply
The answers are already in the original thread :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363847&page=11
try this method
First Thing First: How To Install Custom Kernel
1) You need to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER using one of these method. I'm NOT responsible of what you've decide. Please follow instruction carefully.
-> S1tool
-> Sony Mobile - Unlock Bootloader
2) Get this awesome tool called Flashtool and install. Dont forget to install usb drivers from "Drivers" folder too.
3) I assume you have download one of my kernel. Get into Fastboot mode. How? Do i have to repeat how? Press "Volume Up" while connecting your USB cable. you'll see Blue led.
4) Click "Flash" button on Flashtool, then select Fastboot Mode.
5) Choose "Select Kernel to Flash" and find your saved kernel. I'm not gonna find it for you.
6) Once completed, reboot device into system
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can bootloader unlocking be done from jjdoctor's hybrid v3.2 rom or i have to flash sony official rom and try unlocking, because everything i try dosent work
Where to get all the latest drivers required for bootloader unlocking and where can i find the stock firmware list for ray (INDIAN version preferred)
Disclaimer
1. All Instructions Given Here Are Tested BY Me.
2. I didn’t Invented These Methods. Credits Are Given To Their Respective Posters.
3. I Bear No Responsibility Of Any Action Taken By You That Bricked your Phone.
4. However If U Haven’t Hard Bricked Your Phone Ask Me And I Will Give u Your Solution.
5. Please Make A Nan droid Backup From CWM. Those Who Are Unlocking Their Bootloader Please Copy Important Content And Data Before You Proceed.
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A Guide For New Users 2 Extreme User.
As We All Are Using Any Phone From Xperia 2011 Lineup
Phones Are
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
This Guide Only Tested On These Phones. So, I would Recommend These Only to Users of These Phones.
As We See Although Owning Same Device We Have Users Who Take Most Out Of Their Device And Some Just Sit Around Take Pictures And Call Or text Only. There Are Many Threads On XDA About Modifying Our Phones. So I Gathered Those And Made This.
Guide Divided For Three Kinds of Users. And Those Are
1. New User (Themes ,Games ,Non-root Apps )
2. Moderate Users (Root ,CWM Installation ,Basic Mods ,Stock Based ROMs)
3. Advanced Users (Unlocked Bootloader ,Custom ROMs , Custom Kernel )
So Let’s Begin.
1 .NEW USERS
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Some Basic Themes And Basic Launchers, Wallpaper ,Ringtone And 2 HD Games For You.[If u need More Send Me The names And I’ll Send You those Links ]
Launchers:
Apex Launcher –Click Here
Nova Launcher –Click Here
Wallpapers: Samsung S4 –http://bit.ly/14MCjzN
Sony Xperia Z-Link Lost
Ringtones: Samsung S4 –http://bit.ly/14MCjzN
Galaxy S4 for Apex and Nova –http://bit.ly/15NfMzx
HD Games: Giving You Two Links OF HD Games with SD Data. [Unpack Archive Install Apk and Place them on Your SD Card and overwrite]
Need For Speed Most Wanted : Will Be Given Tomorrow
Gangster RIO: City Of Saints : Will Be Given Tomorrow
If You Want Some Games Of your Choice Reply here And I’ll Give You those Links
That’s All For you.
Now
2.MODERATE USERS
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Root, CWM Installation, Basic Mods, Stock Based ROMs, GB To ICS Upgrade And GSM/WCDMA Bug Fix
Root
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A. Gingerbread Root[Credit Goes to DooMLOrd]
First Of All Download Your Adb Drivers from Here-http://bit.ly/13HWyMZ
Then Down Load RootKit from Here- http://bit.ly/13HWInD
Now Let Begin
1. Connect Your Device to PC.
a. Make Sure You Selected MSC Mode From {Settings ~Xperia~Connectivity}
b. Enable USB Debugging
Settings-Applications-USB Debugging-Enable
2. Now Go To Settings-About Phone , See Your Build Number[Last 2 Digits]
IF You Are On .58 Continue Rooting (Ignore Step 3)
But If You Are On .62 Follow step 3 Or You Will Not Have Root.
3. Download Flashtool From Here – http://bit.ly/14anYXw
Download Your Phone GB .58 Firmware (.ftf) from Here according To Your Device
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://bit.ly/172zYwz
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://bit.ly/13g4TnA
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://bit.ly/1384zv0
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://bit.ly/1bRzArN
Now Install And Open Flashtool Folder (C:\\Flashtool\Drivers) And Run The .exe
And Check All Boxes It Will Now Install Drivers[If Any Warning Shows up Select Install Anyway]
Now Turn Your Phone Off And Reconnect The Battery.
Then Start Flash Tool And [Unpack The Archive To Get the FTF File] Drag the FTF File To Flashtool White Screen And press Ok.
Now You Will Asked To Connect Your Device To PC In FlashMode.
So Connect USB Cable To Your Phone While Pressing Volume Down Button.
Now You Will See Green LED On Your Phone LED Light.[IF NO LED Do It Again]
Now Flashtool Will Flash Firmware.[If Any Error Comes Up Do It Again]
Wait For Phone To Boot UP. Follow To Root.
4.[Same From Now On For All Phones]{Those Who Flashed .58 on Step 3 Please Redo Step 1}
5.Now Run The Root Kit. Open Folder And run runme.bat with Administrator
6.Now Press Any key And Your Phone Will Reboot After A Few SEcs.
7.Yahoo!!!!!!!!You Have Root Access Now.
B. Upgrade To ICS Offline
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1.Download Your Required Files.[FTF According To Your Device]
Links
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://bit.ly/15Nhn8E
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://bit.ly/14ap6dO
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- NOT Currently Available
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://bit.ly/16eAHvg
2.Unpack The FTF File And Drag It To The Flashtool Main Window And press Ok.
3.Connect Phone To FlashMode When Asked.[Power off And While Connecting To PC Press Volume Down ,Confirm By Seeing The Green led]
4.Now Reboot To Your System When Done.
C. Ice-Cream Sandwich Root [Needed Only For Stock Rom][No need If Installing Stock Based ROMs]
Locked BootLoader
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1. Downgrade To Gingerbread And Root As Described Above.
2. Root Gingerbread As Described Above.
3. Now Download This File- http://bit.ly/1bRA4yb
4. Unpack it And Run 01-local-prop
5. Upgrade To ICS ,But While Upgrading When You The Confirm Window Uptick The Wipe Data option.
6. Then Enable Unknown Sources[From Security] And USB Debugging [From Developers option]
7. Now Run 02-push-root-files.
8. You Will Have Root Access.
Un-Locked Boot Loaders
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1. Flash Custom Kernel [Instructions][ICS ONLY]
Download any kernel Of Your Wish Or This Kernel –http://bit.ly/18FhLfg [Not Available For Active]
Open Flashtool. And Select The bolt Icon-Fastboot mode
a. Connect To Fastboot Mode [Power Off Then Connect While pressing Volume up Button]
b. If you See The Blue LED ,Then Continue
c. Select Kernel To Flash On The Right Side 2nd Option
d. Browse And select kernel
e.IF no error occurs ,Reboot And Have Root
CWM Installation [Clockwork MODE Custom Recovery]
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Locked BootLoader
1. Download This File-http://bit.ly/14apOI8
2. Open Folder And Run install-cwm2.cmd
3. Press Enter And Recovery Will Be installed.
Unlocked Bootloader
Flashing Custom kernel Will Install Recovery.
CWM Recovery instructions
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How To Enter?- Power off And While Booting Up keep pressing Volume Down Button.
Options?
1. Reboot System
2. Install zip From SD card-Installs Zip From SD Card[Required to Flash Mods And ROMs]
3. Factory Reset-Resets All Data
4. Wipe cache partition – Deletes/formats Cache[Required After Flashing A mod]
5. Backup And Restore-Backup All Data and Restore If Something Goes Wrong.
6. Advance
a. Wipe dalvik cache – Deletes dalvik cache[requires After Flashing mods]
Recovery Buttons
UP-Vol UP
Down- Vol Down
Select - Menu
Please Note That Recovery Interface May vary depending On the Version You Are using.
Basic MODS For you [requires root, cwm ]
Instructions:
1.Download The proper Mod And Place it On The root Of your SD Card.
2. Reboot to CWM Recovery.
3.Navigate To install zip From SD Card-chose zip to install-select what You Want To Flash. And Confirm By Yes.
4.Get Back To Main Recovery Menu And Select To Wipe Cache And in Advance-Wipe Dalvik Cache
5.Reboot to System
Mods List : 1. Sony Walkman V Player –http://bit.ly/19kv6ZE
2.Acid Audio Mod-http://bit.ly/172B8rS
3.CyberShot Camera MOD-[Not tested On Stock Rom]- http://bit.ly/18Fi61j
More Will Be Added Soon.
Stock Based ROMs[ROMs That Can Run Without Unlocking Bootloader ][Redirect link to original Thread]
1.Zelly cream 4.0-[Saqib nazm]- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155803
2.xNXT Rom v10-[Pranav Panday]- http://bit.ly/12OdeyU
3.Viper Xperia V7-[saqib nazm]-http://bit.ly/1c6q1Uv
4.Revolution ICS HD™-[saqib nazm]-http://bit.ly/145TD3E
5.Gin2JellyBean v2.4.0-[Abhinav2]-http://bit.ly/1386H5R
More Rom Links Will Be added Soon.
Root Software List-
1. Titanium Backup (Backup Utility)- http://bit.ly/18BOcrg/
2. Seeder (Lag Reduction Tool)- http://bit.ly/1bmogEJ
3. Root Explorer (System File Modifier)- http://bit.ly/15iukIA
Problem: we keep settings at GSM only. But at every restart it changes to WCDMA preferred forcing we on 3G network auto.since We applied the official ics upgrade it has been there.
Fix:
1-How to use Baksmali_Smali.exe ( you need know this)
2-Extract your classes.dex file from framework.jar
3-Go to framework\smali\com\android\internal\telephony\
4-Copy new file into telephony folder
For Odex-ed ROMs go to http://code.google.com/p/smali/wiki/DeodexInstructions
Now, 2g/3g network fixed
Credits: savel-76
DOWNLOAD: View attachment 1789369
4.Advanced User
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Unlocked Bootloader ,Custom ROMs , Custom Kernel
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Unlocking BootLoader
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Note: By Unlocking Bootloader you Will VOID Your Warranty. Please Proceed With Caution.
Flashtool Method
1. First Of All Get your IMEI No.[Dial *#06# To Get IT Write Down First 14 Digits Of It]
2. Then Go Here- http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
3. Read Everything And Fill Out The Form With Correct Information. And Visit your E-Mail To get the Code Afterwards.
4. I Am Using Flashtool To Do It. Alternatives Below.
5. Install Drivers From C:\\Flashtool\Drivers[Or The Single Driver File-]
6. Now Connect Your Phone In FlashMode Mode.[Power Off And While Connecting Press Volume Down, Green Led Will Light Up]
7. Open Flashtool
8. Click On plugins – Bootloader unlock-And Press ok[Now You Will Be asked To Connect In Fastboot Mode]
9. Enter Fastboot Mode[Power Off And While Connecting Press Volume UP, Blue Led Will Light Up]
10. Now Enter The Code You Got And It Will Unlock The BootLoader.
Relocking Boot Loader
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If You Wish To Relock Your Phones Bootloader This Is The Way
Download Files
Relock Files - Download From Here
Step 1 : Install the flash tool in your computer
Step 2 : Extract the downloaded file and install it. copy the ".ftf" file in the firware folder. Default location C:\Flastool\firmwares
Step 3 : Now connect your phone with usb cable to the pc.
Step 4 : Open Flashtool and click the "Thunder" icon and select the flash mode and select the Xperia relock file and click OK.
Then a popup window open follow the procedure in that.
Step 5 : Now wait until the installation complete.
Step 6 : When the installation has completed your phone will not boot.
Step 7 : Install the new firmware using the flashtool. (above bootloader reloack file method).
Step 8 : Once the installation completes remove the USB cable and wait for 30sec and power it on.
Step 9 : Check *#*#7378423#*#* services you can check the boot loader status.
Custom ROMs
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Warning : Requires Root Access ,CWM Custom Recovery And Unlocked Bootloader.
Custom ROMs Are ROMs Like AOKP,CM,AOSP Which IS Not Based On Stock ROMs .So It Requires A Custom Kernel To operate .Custom Kernel Allow To Upgrade Android Version Without official Support.
Now I am Giving A List Of Mostly Used Custom ROMs These Days.
1. Gingerbread
a.CyanogenMOD 7.2 (Android 2.3.7) -
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/2JX
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/2KL
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/2Kt
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/2KH
2.Ice Cream Sandwich
a.CyanogenMOD 9.0 (Android 4.0) –
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/3qx
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/3qV
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/3qL
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/3qU
b.CyanogenMOD 9.1 (Android 4.0.4)-
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/3F3
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/3Fn
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/3Fi
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/3Fl
3. Jelly Bean
a. CyanogenMOD 10.0(Android 4.1.2)-
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/8SH
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/8U9
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/8Ty
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/8U7
b.PAC-MAN ROM (Android 4.2.2)-
Rom For All In One Link- http://pacman.basketbuild.com/
Device Names-
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)-Coconut
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)-Smultron
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)-Mango
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)-Satsuma
Users Are Recommended To Backup Their System.
Instructions:
1. Download The Rom You wish To Use.
2. Unpack Boot.img From The Archive.
3.Open Flashtool[Connect your phone To Fastboot Mode]
4.Select the bolt Icon On upper-Left Side Of Flashtool. Select It. Then Select Fastboot.
5.Select Kernel To Flash .Browse the Kernel [boot.img]
6.Reboot Device And Enter CWM Recovery.
7.Do Factory reset, Wipe System[Found Under Mounts and Storage]
8.install zip from sd card-chose zip to install[select the ROMs]
9.Reboot And Enjoy.
Custom Kernels
Custom Kernels Are Modified Aftermarket kernel Used To Enhance User Experience And Allowing To Install Custom ROMs Which Is not Based On Stock. It Also Allows to Control CPU and Is Not Recommended for Users without Experience of Over clocking. It Also Auto Root The Device And Install Custom Recovery.
Some Kernels:
1.Extended Kernel Stock-http://bit.ly/18FhLfg [Not Yet Available For Active]
2.Lupus Kernel -
1. For Jelly Bean-http://bit.ly/13g7Wwc
2. For Ice Cream Sandwich-http://bit.ly/11gJPzR
3.Rage Kernel -http://bit.ly/145V56b
4.kappa Kernel -http://bit.ly/15iuMGw
Install Instruction :
a. Connect To Fastboot Mode [Power Off Then Connect While pressing Volume up Button]
b. If you See The Blue LED ,Then Continue
c. Select Kernel To Flash On The Right Side 2nd Option
d. Browse And select kernel
e.IF no error occurs ,Reboot And Have Root
EXpert users only
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Ubuntu[Not stable]-http://bit.ly/19kxqzK
Firefox Os [Not stable]- Click Here
Speed Mod
1. 【 Liquid Performance™】[Aneel]-Click Here
ROMs List Was Taken From This Original Post
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ROMs, KERNELS, FTFs, TOOLKITS and GUIDES
Written By
predatOr
Thank You For Reading This Guide, If You Face Any Problem Please Report Here Will Try To Solve.
Credits Goes To These People.
DooMLOrd
Bin4ry
Acid Audio Team
Rizel Lovins
Saqib Nazm
Pranav Panday
All Kernel Team
FXP
PAC Team
Aneel
predatOr
abheeshsv
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MoStly XDA
Pleae PM Me If I MisSed Somebody.
Say Thanks IF You Really Appreciate.
Written By
Pranto Roy
XDA
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yeah I know it was really tough for you to gather everything in one place. But I think as this thread is a reference to other guides I think you should sum up some of the most important & useful things in one place to make this thread more supportive to people who find it difficult where should they start from. So make this thread providing clear concepts on bootloader,root,kernel,firmware etc 1st. Then guide them though by providing easiest methods to root on different firmwares & unlocking bootloader. You can also add guide how to flash ftf with flashtool, I just had these things in mind to tell you how you can improve this thread Later If I remember something else I will reply here
saqib nazm said:
yeah I know it was really tough for you to gather everything in one place. But I think as this thread is a reference to other guides I think you should sum up some of the most important & useful things in one place to make this thread more supportive to people who find it difficult where should they start from. So make this thread providing clear concepts on bootloader,root,kernel,firmware etc 1st. Then guide them though by providing easiest methods to root on different firmwares & unlocking bootloader. You can also add guide how to flash ftf with flashtool, I just had these things in mind to tell you how you can improve this thread Later If I remember something else I will reply here
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Thanks I will improve.sorry as its my first thread.i have added .ftf flash guide.
Thanks for this thread..!:good:
It helped me a lot with my xperia mini pro.
Now I have unlocked Bootloader/rooted phone with Kappa 1.6 Kernel and ViperXperia_V7 ROM and all that works from the first time just fine..!
I think my old Xperia X8 helped a lot to understand what is rooted/ulocked bootloader/CWM recovery/how to flash roms,kernels, but here everythink is a bit different.
prototype1 said:
Thanks for this thread..!:good:
It helped me a lot with my xperia mini pro.
Now I have unlocked Bootloader/rooted phone with Kappa 1.6 Kernel and ViperXperia_V7 ROM and all that works from the first time just fine..!
I think my old Xperia X8 helped a lot to understand what is rooted/ulocked bootloader/CWM recovery/how to flash roms,kernels, but here everythink is a bit different.
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Welcome To xda
and i ve updated it
experts.help me
suggest me rom to add
prantoroy said:
experts.help me
suggest me rom to add
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If I were you I would simply link to the collection thread in development section where all roms to all android versions are collected. Then new users are able to browse through the android versions and roms
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
mihahn said:
If I were you I would simply link to the collection thread in development section where all roms to all android versions are collected. Then new users are able to browse through the android versions and roms
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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will do!
help me developers
developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device
madjacky said:
developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device
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do it as says.
link- http://www.androidust.com/install-ics-on-live-with-walkman-wt19i/
report if fails
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please use black font coz it more easier to read
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please use black font coz it more easier to read
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ok.
will do within 4 hrs.
Editone
same problem as yours
madjacky said:
developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device
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i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:
if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck
kapilkhanule said:
i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:
if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck
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what settings did you applied?
and without fastboot or flashmode
i'm sorry
I can't HELP
kapilkhanule said:
i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:
if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck
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Is your phone rooted and cwm installed?
mihahn said:
Is your phone rooted and cwm installed?
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yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen
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prantoroy said:
what settings did you applied?
and without fastboot or flashmode
i'm sorry
I can't HELP
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i applied 180 dpi and it accepted and asked me to reboot.
i know without fastboot or flash mod you cant help and i also knw that how to flash kernel or stock rom but no luck without these two modes
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yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen
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i applied 180 dpi and it accepted and asked me to reboot.
i know without fastboot or flash mod you cant help and i also knw that how to flash kernel or stock rom but no luck without these two modes
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you can't use stock rom with fxp kernel.so as u r having issue with ur fastboot flash a fxp supported kernel.and see if it runs
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I think service centre is demanding money to fix fastboot and flashmod????
so your wish now.
kapilkhanule said:
yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen
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Try that:
1. Restore your stock rom in cwm
2. Select power off (or reboot system now)
3. Take off the battery and wait 15 seconds. Then reinsert the battery!
4. Hold volume up and while pressing volume up just connect your phone to the pc. Don't press power or any other button, just volume up and connect!
5. The blue led should light up now
6. Head over to the development forum and download a kernel for your stock rom (gb -> gb kernel, ics -> ics kernel)
7. Open flashtool and click on the flash -> fastboot mode -> select kernel to flash -> select the kernel working for your stock rom
8. Click okay and wait until it has finished (should take around 5 -10 seconds)
9. Disconnect your phone and press the power button
Now it should work fine
If not, download the latest version of flashtool again and install all drivers from the flashtool installation folder -> drivers for all devices/modes again. Then do the steps as mentioned above
If that doesn't work either, post a flashtool log after connecting and trying to flash the new custom kernel, or try flashing the stock rom in flashmode again :good:
mihahn said:
Try that:
1. Restore your stock rom in cwm
2. Select power off (or reboot system now)
3. Take off the battery and wait 15 seconds. Then reinsert the battery!
4. Hold volume up and while pressing volume up just connect your phone to the pc. Don't press power or any other button, just volume up and connect!
5. The blue led should light up now
6. Head over to the development forum and download a kernel for your stock rom (gb -> gb kernel, ics -> ics kernel)
7. Open flashtool and click on the flash -> fastboot mode -> select kernel to flash -> select the kernel working for your stock rom
8. Click okay and wait until it has finished (should take around 5 -10 seconds)
9. Disconnect your phone and press the power button
Now it should work fine
If not, download the latest version of flashtool again and install all drivers from the flashtool installation folder -> drivers for all devices/modes again. Then do the steps as mentioned above
If that doesn't work either, post a flashtool log after connecting and trying to flash the new custom kernel, or try flashing the stock rom in flashmode again :good:
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thanksss so much but before this today i notices one thing in flash tool is my device is recognized as xperia active and im using live with walkma..any help???? see the log
prantoroy said:
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you can't use stock rom with fxp kernel.so as u r having issue with ur fastboot flash a fxp supported kernel.and see if it runs
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second
I think service centre is demanding money to fix fastboot and flashmod????
so your wish now.
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sir thats what im telling you. i cannot connect my phone in fastboot or flashmode (blue or green light) anymore.i tried so many times but as i connect my phone with vol+/vol- phone blinks green or blue light for fraction of seconds and after that it goes off n phone enters charging mode.
if you know how to handle this this kinda situation please suggest me something/ one more thing is pc companion detects phone as live with wlakman which is right but flashtool detects as xperia active. dont know what to do ans service center told me it will cost me about RS. 2000.
Hi !
I have Sony Xperia P with latest JB 4.1.2 work fine .
i check my phone through Service Testing Code and found that my phone is Bootlaoder Unlocked :Yes so i check by powering Off my phione and Press Up kep and power key but it wont Boot into Bootloader menu... how can i Boot my Phone i also check this with volume down button also...:crying:
naeembabakheil said:
Hi !
I have Sony Xperia P with latest JB 4.1.2 work fine .
i check my phone through Service Testing Code and found that my phone is Bootlaoder Unlocked :Yes so i check by powering Off my phione and Press Up kep and power key but it wont Boot into Bootloader menu... how can i Boot my Phone i also check this with volume down button also...:crying:
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You are confusing bootloader with CWM based recovery.
Unlocked bootloader only means you can install custom kernels not made by Sony.
To have CWM recovery you will need to either, install a stock based custom kernel which already includes the recovery, or root your phone and install recovery.
Good u got me
yeah u r right i am confused becoz i am new to this phone.
oh ! i have JB 4.1.2 so its from sony and my phone is not rooted & cant Boot into that menu is it Right !!!
i also try UnlockRoot Pro software but it Fails to Root My device it reach to 50% & then show fail message ... ???
naeembabakheil said:
yeah u r right i am confused becoz i am new to this phone.
oh ! i have JB 4.1.2 so its from sony and my phone is not rooted & cant Boot into that menu is it Right !!!
i also try UnlockRoot Pro software but it Fails to Root My device it reach to 50% & then show fail message ... ???
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What is your firmware build number?
ChikeD said:
What is your firmware build number?
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i think it has latest JB Build Number 6.2.1.100
Kernel version 3.0.8 ...
naeembabakheil said:
i think it has latest JB Build Number 6.2.1.100
Kernel version 3.0.8 ...
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You can root with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit and then install CWM from CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 for Locked Bootloader.
This CWM recovery has a glitch which won't indicate charging while phone is off. I have fix for Xperia P but it can only be installed if you did not attempt to install that one.
Or
You can flash custom stock based kernel, you can find a few in Xperia P Android Development.
Do you have PC Companion installed?
I have Pc Companion & also install that tool DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit i run it press any key & it install script i think it root my phone then i Run UnlockRoot Pro & Press Root & this Time it Works now its says Root Success !!!
now how can i check my phone is rooted or not any Tip !
naeembabakheil said:
I have Pc Companion & also install that tool DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit i run it press any key & it install script i think it root my phone my ohne is restarts and install Su app ....
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Start PC Companion repair and wait untill it asks you to turn off the phone and connect it in flash mode (colume down ahile connecting the USB)
At this stage stop PCC and exit it.
Download flashtool and create firmware FTF as expalin here.
This is just to have a backup firmware in case you need it
Try to install my modified CWM for Xepria P. You only need to press volume down once when the notification LED turn on gray.
If you already installed the other CWM I've linked to do not attempt to install this one.
Thanks now i understand little
Hey i change my upper reply plz read it and for Booting in recovery Mode Menu i have to install CWm recovery Tool after rooting ...
and with falsh tool i will backup my orignal JB 4.2.1 firmware & if something wrong i will put it back is it ...
& Without CWm recoery Tool installed i cant boot into recvery mode ??? i am right !!! although phone is rooted !!!
For Rebooting into Recvery Mode i have to Press onyl Volume Down key only or also Press Power key ...
ChikeD said:
Start PC Companion repair and wait untill it asks you to turn off the phone and connect it in flash mode (colume down ahile connecting the USB)
At this stage stop PCC and exit it.
Download flashtool and create firmware FTF as expalin here.
This is just to have a backup firmware in case you need it
Try to install my modified CWM for Xepria P. You only need to press volume down once when the notification LED turn on gray.
If you already installed the other CWM I've linked to do not attempt to install this one.
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naeembabakheil said:
now how can i check my phone is rooted or not any Tip !
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Install app that require root, like Greenify, there also Root Checker you can install
I installed Illumination Bar app for Xperia p & it says, before rooting it only runs on rooted phones & Now it also runs i thnk it now rooted !!!!
ChikeD said:
Install app that require root, like Greenify, there also Root Checker you can install
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so for booting into recoery mode i have to install CWm recoery Tool without this tool it wont Boots ?
& should i Press Volume Down key alone or also press power Button , &during this what should i do with USB should i connect it when i want to boot it or remove usb cable and then Boot into recovery Mode Sorry for my bad English
naeembabakheil said:
Hey i change my upper reply plz read it and for Booting in recovery Mode Menu i have to install CWm recovery Tool after rooting ...
and with falsh tool i will backup my orignal JB 4.2.1 firmware & if something wrong i will put it back is it ...
& Without CWm recoery Tool installed i cant boot into recvery mode ??? i am right !!! although phone is rooted !!!
For Rebooting into Recvery Mode i have to Press onyl Volume Down key only or also Press Power key ...
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Yes you must install recovery or a kernel that has one built into it to have recovery.
On our Xperia devices it's pressing the volume down key after powering up. Some CWM implementations has LED indication when to press it so one time is enough, other that do not have LED indication you need to press every second or two untill CWM comes up.
Thanks !
Today i learn some basics from u, Thanks very much Time to Sleep
GudNight :good:
I will try these tools
ChikeD said:
Yes you must install recovery or a kernel that has one built into it to have recovery.
On our Xperia devices it's pressing the volume down key after powering up. Some CWM implementations has LED indication when to press it so one time is enough, other that do not have LED indication you need to press every second or two untill CWM comes up.
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naeembabakheil said:
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& should i Press Volume Down key alone or also press power Button , &during this what should i do with USB should i connect it when i want to boot it or remove usb cable and then Boot into recovery Mode Sorry for my bad English
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Actually, if you plug the USB cable CWM will prepare to boot too so you can boot CWM before it switch to charger, once it switch to charger you won't be able to start CWM unless you disconnect the USB cable first.
naeembabakheil said:
Hi
i install everything
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit to root my phone and also install "CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 for Locked Bootloader[v1.0][29112012]" and then install Flash Tool and install drivers for sony xperia p .
i tried to flash my phone with another JB firmware 4.1.2 but it wont boot by pressing up key and then insert usb cable , it shows blue light but didnt go into boot mode .
Plz help me what should i do !
i came from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450796
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No need for PMs, just quote or mention me in your post and I'll know you replied.
I don't understand exactly what are you trying to do.
To enter CWM Recovery you need to press the volume down key every second or two after powering up the phone and the Sony logo shows up.
To flash firmware with flashtool you need to press volume down while connecting the phone to the USB while the phone is off.
I would advise against flashing abother formware, at least untill you learn a bit more.
Also, before flashing anything start repair your phone with PC Companion, and then when it ask to power off the phone stop and exit, then create firmware FTF file from PCC files as explained in this article to make sure you have the right firmware for your phone in case something bad happen,
Your bootloader is unlocked so PCC and SUS would not flash it, be prepared.
i have ftf file downloaded from internet
thanks for reply i have same latest firmware JB 4.1.2 downloaded from internet i want to install this firmware on existing firmware JB 4.1.2 using Flashtool.
Here is the Log i copy from Flashtool
26/041/2013 18:41:43 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/041/2013 18:41:43 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
26/041/2013 18:41:43 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
26/041/2013 18:41:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/042/2013 18:42:25 - INFO - Selected Xperia P LT22i_6.2.A.1.100_Middle East.ftf
26/042/2013 18:42:25 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/042/2013 18:42:52 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
26/042/2013 18:42:52 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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i have used HTC Desire i root that phone and install recovery .. i just download firmware in .zip format and copy to SD Card and goto CWm recorvy menu and click install upadte from .zip file and my firmware install ...
Can i use same method for Sony Xperia P which i have used for my HTC Desire if Yes
Where can i find that files in .zip so i just copy them to internal memory and install firmawre easily !!!
Why would you want to install it at all if it's not newer than yours and you don't have any problem?
FTF files can be flashed with flahtool only.
Custom flashable ROM zip files are falshed using CWM Recovery.
learn another tip thanks
ok ! thanks one more question .
Does Sony Xperia P comes with ICS from factory ?
i want its orignal firmware and how can i install that orignal firmaware on my current JB 4.1.2 it is possible How ?
naeembabakheil said:
ok ! thanks one more question .
Does Sony Xperia P comes with ICS from factory ?
i want its orignal firmware and how can i install that orignal firmaware on my current JB 4.1.2 it is possible How ?
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Wjen it first came out it came with GB, mine came with ICS,
You can search for FTF that is compatible with your region or a world one, and flash it with flashtool.
Look for 6.1.1.B.1.75 or 6.1.1.B.1.54, .54 has the 8MP flash bug(not all the picture iluminated)
Exclude TA when flashing if it exist in the file.
That make me confused some came with ICS some with GingerBread
i think i have internal version.
i am from Pakistan . i think here all phones are internal version some i also saw T-Mobile,AT&T etc in 2nd Hand market but in New all are international versions.
Here is my phone pic attached !!! :highfive:
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