Can someone make an easy guide to unlock bootloader an flash custom kernel?
The spiderx guide is very good but difficult to understand...
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
firstly download all the files you need for unlock bootloading
how to unlock bootloader (This method if you have SEMC SIMlock)
1. Download Flash tool, s1tool, msm7227
2. extract s1tool.7z
3. make sure you have gordon gate driver installed (install PC Companion and)
3a. open PC companion and make sure it recognises your phone, and leave it OPEN
4. turn phone off completly
5. connect usb to phone (not to PC)
6. run s1tool and click 'hit do job' or 'run'
7. hold back button on phone and connect usb to PC
8. look for the word SEMC SIMlock,
there would be a upper case R and number (R8288) or lower case r (r8288)
if the r is lower case then bootloader is already unlocked, but if its upper case R then bootloader is not unlocked, continue with the instructions
9. open task manager and kill any adb.exe process
10. extract msm7227
11. make sure phone is connected and is in usb debugger mode before you run msm7227
12. run msn 7227 and will try to unlock bootloader
13. if it says "succesfully wrote 034433" then its unlocked!
14 double check, open s1tool again and follow the same procedure as step 1
if you get rxxxx instead of Rxxxx then it means you were sucessful in bootloader unlocking!
try at your own risk
once you have completed the unlock bootloading
then use flashtool to flash your firmware
FLASHING CUSTOM KERNEL
download a custom kernel of your choice
place this .ftf file in flashtool>firmware folder
run flashtool
press flash
select the firmware you want then ok
turn phone off, connect the usb to phone, hold back button on phone then connect the other usb end to the PC
it should start to flash and you can let go of the back button
(when its finished flashing DONT CLOSE FLASHTOOL)
-when its finished
turn phone on, go to settings>application>development and select usb debugging mode
-then you need to root your phone
so click on root
phone should reboot
-then click on ask root perm
and on your phone you should get a message select "yes" for permission
-then on flashtool click on xRecovery to install xRecovery
wait til its finished then you can close flashtool
FLASHING CUSTOM ROM
download and place a ROM of you choice to your sdcard
turn the phone off
when turning your phone on hit the back button few times until you get to clockworkmod (xRecovery)
from clockwork mod go to 'install zip from sdcard'
then select 'choose zip from sdcard'
and select the ROM zip you want to install (e.g Minicm7.zip)
and hit yes
when the custom rom is installed make sure you wipe factory data, cache and dalvic cache
I hope this helps you
but try this at your own risk, i cant be held responsible if you brick your phone
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Hi, i think i have a problem with the wrong kernel installed.
I have a SXSwith ICS and since a couple of days i tried to unlock the bootloader, put Doomlords CWM on it an root it, because i like to try another ROM.
I Unrooted it via the official way wich worked out good, the only thing strange was that i restarted and it seemed the whole phone was resetted.
Than i wanted to root and i had to put the phone in recovery mode, and i choose the doomlord CWM and flashed it using this guide
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Xperia S
1.Download the Doomlord CWM Recovery image (download link here) and the Wi Fi Module for Doom Kernel (download link here) and place the same to the computer.
2.Go and rename the “S-DooMKernel-v01_kernel.elf” file into “kernel.elf”.
3.Copy the file renamed on the same folder with ADB / fastboot.
4.Take your phone and its USB cord and by using both connect it with the computer.
5.Copy-paste the “S-DooMKernel-v01-Modules.zip” file from the PC to the Xperia S SD card.
6.Disconnect the smartphone from the computer.
7.Reboot it by entering in fastboot; press the Volume Up button while connecting the phone with the PC.
8.On the computer open command prompt (Start -> run -> cmd) and enter the command: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf. If this isn’t working try with: fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot kernel.elf.
9.The handset should reboot.
10.When you see the light turn blue hold the Voluem Up button. The Xperia S will enter in recovery mode.
11.In the recovery menu select “install zip from sd card” and pick the file copied there on step 3.
12.The installation procedure should begin. Don’t press anything as the process might take up to 10 minutes to complete.
13.In the end, from the recovery mode menu select “reboot system now” and you are done.
There you have it; that was the easiest and fastest way in which you can learn how to install Doomlord’s ClockworkMod Recovery on your Xperia S smartphone. Do tell us if there were problems on your way, of if you had issues in understanding one of my directions. Now you can go and update your Xperia S with the lasts ROMs available. Take a look and see if the
Everything seemed to be working but the phone is stuck in Doomlords bootloops.
If i hold the volume up than i can enter CWM but the phone doesn,t start anymore.
The phone was running on a stock ICS ROM (i believe the Swiss one)
I flashed this kernel, 2.6.35.11/Doomkernel.nr1 and SDoomkernel v01 Modules.zip
Who can help me out since i,m stuck here.
doomlord kernel is for GB since youre on ICS try KA Kernel, XSX Kernel, and the Advanced stock ICS. look in the development section. you can flash it in CWM since youve flash doomlord kernel or try to flash via fastboot.
Thanks for your quick response, how can i put the kernel on the internal sd?
the phone doesn't start, so it wont be recognised by windows, i tried to mount in CWM but windows doesn't see it.
If i flash in fastboot mode, do i have to change the name again and wich name if i take the KA kernel for example.
Thanks
koossmatrooz said:
Thanks for your quick response, how can i put the kernel on the internal sd?
the phone doesn't start, so it wont be recognised by windows, i tried to mount in CWM but windows doesn't see it.
If i flash in fastboot mode, do i have to change the name again and wich name if i take the KA kernel for example.
Thanks
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Just downlaod the advanced stock kernel (the fastboot link) and flash it in fastboot
It will boot :good:
just download any of the 3 but u need the .elf file and then flash via fastboot you dont need to change the name just used the name youve downloaded to flash.
for example : ics14.elf
used fastboot or adb
fastboot flash boot ics14.elf
you can also used the flashtool, flash via fastmode then choose the ics firmware you have then flash only the kernel. uncheck everything except the kernel.
but the easy way to do is flash via fastboot mode.
I just tried using flashtool, everything goes fine exept it doesnt flash.
Downloaded the Stock "Swiss" ROM and tried to flash with flashtool, it recognised the device, because it says device connected, then it askes to unplug en plug in the device, which i've done then the pop up that tells to disconnect/connect the device stays on and nothing happens.
I'm getting a little worried now...
Thanks for your replie
hey you have working fastboot right or adb? flash a kernel like what ive said above using fastboot,
or you can try this, dont connect your phone to pc yet, make sure it is turn off (hold power button +power up wait till it vibrates 3 times.)
1. open flashtool
2. choose your firmware.
3. when it says unplugged your phone,connect your phone to pc then hold power button +volume up wait till it vibrates 3 times, then hold power button + volume down then release it will flash.
Thanks for all the replies, i got it working.
Seems that i turned my phone one in fastboot mode and not the flashmode...oops
Flashed the original Swiss ROM again and it works again, thankgod!
But i dont want the original anymore, can i just flash another available rom on the android dev section or do i need to root? Sorry for beeing such a noob.
yes you can just flash any custom kernel it will give you auto root, then u can start flashing rom via cwm. just follow the instructions in every rom.
I am having the same problem as I am stuck with DoomLord's boot loop. I tried to flash ICS stock rom but cant get to flash it. I tried holding the power button + volume up key(until i get the three vibration) and then hold power button + volume up key and release, I get the same DoomLord's boot loop again. I am using X10 Flashing Tool Version 0.8.0.0 Somebody please help me. The device can fast boot.
download the latest flashtool, then download ICS stock firmware of your choice on the general section, then flash it via flashmode. (power+volume down)
[STARTERS GUIDE] Help for Newbies| Flashtool | Rooting | Unlocking Bootloader | CWM Recovery Installation | Nandroid backup
Here is very user friendly guide for newbies/starters for rooting, unlocking the bootloader, setting up Clock Work Mod recovery, performing a nandroid backup
Please say thank you and leave feedback if you find this guide useful.
XPERIA P
Root Device
CWM Recovery
Nandroid Backup
Bootloader Unlock
Flashing Custom ROMs
ROOTING
Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem.
As Android was derived from the Linux kernel, rooting an Android device is similar in practice to accessing administrative permissions on Linux.
In simple words you are allowed to change android system yourself according to your need like deleting apps, installing system apps, installing CWM recovery etc..
STEPS:
Check your phone software/firmware number by going to settings>about phone>build number
If you are on any GB firmware use flashtool guide in second post
If you are on ICS firmware (6.1.B.0.544 or 6.1.B.0.550 or 6.1.B.0.559) ,then
Download Rooting tool by Bin4ry from here
Extract it using 7zip/Winrar etc.
Double click the RunMe.bat and select 1. i.e normal phone option
Backup and restore app will open
Select RootMe.tar and click on restore
Follow instructions and bongo you are rooted :victory:
If you are on ICS firmware version (6.1.1.B.1.54 or 6.1.1.B.1.75), then
Download flashtool from official flashtool website
Install it on your PC using onscreen instructions.It will create a folder "Flashtool" in your drive(C\Flastool)
Now go to C\Flastool\drivers\flastool-drivers.exe and click on it and install it after marking/checking "xperia p,xperia u,xperia sola drivers" which is below there on the list
Download the file from here-
Now copy the files "Xperia P LT22_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf" , "Xperia P LT22_6.1.B.0.599_Kernel.ftf" and "Xperia P LT22_6.1.1.B.0.75_Kernel.ft and paste them in "C\Flastool\Firmwares" in PC.
Now keep "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry-XP" folder in the dekstop as it is.
Now for your SXP.Go to 'settings>developer options>USB Debugging">'mark/check this option
Open flashtool from PC.
Click on the "flash" icon of the flashtool which is on the left side of the iconic tab(below the 'file' option-it's like a lightning sign).a window will be opened Mode Selector.Check "FlashMode" and press "ok" button.
You will see "Xperia P LT22 version 6.1.B.0.599" on the options.single click on that .uncheck "exclude kernel" (on the right side) and check "no final verification" and press the "ok" button.
A window will be opened saying to connect your device.switch off your phone for 30 secs.now connect the USB cable to PC(not on your device).now press down the vol.down button and hold it while connecting the USB to your phone.[now the flashtool will start flashing.but if you are doing for the first time sometimes the drivers are not able to detect the drivers of your phone and the phone starts charging in a normal way instead of flashing.don't worry.Disconnect the USB from phone only.wait for 10-20 secs.repeat from step v again and then connect your device while pressing vol.down button.the flashtool will detect your device and start flashing.)
You will be able to see percentage below.after it is finished it will be written there.disconnect USB cable from your phone only after watching it.
Restart your phone.
Go to your dekstop on PC.open the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry-XP" folder.
Click on "RunMe.bat" .a commend promt window will open on your PC.
now write only "1" (Normal Phone) in the "Make a choice" section
it should be like this.
Make a choice : 1 [Hit enter then]
It will promt to connect your device in debugging mode.Connect the USB to your phone with debugging mode turned on.now the Command Promt Window will do its work and it will say to you to open your "backup and restore" app.
Get your phone in your hand.open "app drawer>back up & restore" and hit the "restore" button.
The phone will be restarted in a while.
now you will see "super user" or "superSU" app on your app drawer.that means your phone is ROOTED successfully.
Restart your device again.(just for being safe)
Phone is rooted but the kernel is of previous version 6.1.B.0.599.So we have to reflash "6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf" or 6.1.1.B.1.75_Kernel.ftf to the phone using Flashtool again.
Open flastool.watch step v and do the same.but select the "Xperia P LT22 version 6.1.1.B.1.54" or "6.1.1.B.1.75_Kernel.ftf"option instead of the previous ".599".now check and uncheck as the same before and flash your device pressing "ok" button.
Disconnect the phone.FINISHED.
Enjoy Rooting
You can also check video guide from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...6#post33470626
If you are on JB firmware version (6.2.A.0.400), then
Goto
[TUT][PRE-ROOTED JB ROM ZIP][How To] Root JB for locked Boot Loader
or
Root the new JellyBean [build 6.2.A.0.400] [UB and LB]
or
[guide][LB]Easy Root JB with OTA ROOT KEEPER
If you are on JB firmware version (6.2.A.1.100), then
GotoDooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v14) {perf_event exploit}
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INSTALLING CWM RECOVERY
CWM recovery (Clock World Mod recovery) is a tool that you can use to flash custom ROMs, Apps, MODs, make a fill backup of phone and lots more... It a must thing for a rooted phone which can help your phone to recover from OS not booting up (bootloop)
STEPS:
Download the zip package from this thread
Extract the folder using zip/winrar
Connect your phone to the pc with USB debugging on
Click on install.bat
How to use:
Power off the phone
Power on the phone
Pressing the Volume down (-) button continuously while you see the recovery
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Performing Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a complete backup of your phone (system, data. apps, cache). You can restore it any time using CWM recovery to restore your phone to a stage you have made a backup. I can save lives
STEPS:
Enter into CWM recovery (power off phone, power on. press repeatedly volume down button (-) after SONY logo till you see recovery)
Scroll down using menu button (or volume down button)
Select backup and restore using home button or power button
Select backup (You can choose backup format by scrolling down)
Wait till completion :laugh:
If you want to restore you phone just follow same instructions and instead of selecting backup select restore and select restore file
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Unlocking bootloader
Unlocking your bootloader allows you to flash a custom kernel i.e. kernel made by some developer rather than the stock SONY kernel.
Flashing custom kernels allows you to flash CUSTOM ROMS like Cyanogenmod ROMS which have very vast features and user experience with imporoved performance, features and battery life.
Note: Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia P Will Void It’s Warranty Provided By The Manufacturer (Warranty Can Be Retained By Relocking The Same).
But DRM keys are lost forever if you unlock your bootloader i.e. some apps like TrackID, download mucis info in walkman app etc. doesn't work and also you would not get any OTA firmware update after you unlock your bootloader and also if you relock afterward
STEPS:
Firstly Get & Note Down IMEI Code of Your Device. It can be Obtained by Dialing *#06#in Phone Dialer.
Charge Your Phone upto 60% Battery Level So As To Ensure That It Doesn’t Turn Off During The Process of Bootloader Unlocking.
Temporarily Disable Your PC’s Antivirus Software As This Might Interrupt The Process.
By Assuming That You’ve Followed The Essential Steps Mentioned Above, You Can Now Move To The Further Part Of The Article Where Will Check on How To Unlock Bootloader of Xperia P.
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia P LT22i :
Step 1 : Installation of USB Drivers (Xperia P)
Download Fast Boot Package (With USB Drivers)
Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
Now Extract The Fastboot Package Which You’ve Just Downloaded in Your PC.You Will Find 2 Folders Named As ‘fastboot’ & ‘usb_driver’.
Point Driver Installation Location To ‘usb_driver’ Folder.
Once Drivers Get Installed, Disconnect Xperia P From PC & Power On It.
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia P
Before Unlocking Bootloader, You Need To Check That if Your Device’s Bootloader Can Be Unlocked Or Not. For Checking Bootloader Status Dial *#*#7378423#*#* From Phone Dialer To Access Service Menu.Find Bootloader Unlock Status Over There. If It is Set To Yes Then Only You Can Unlock Your Device’s Bootloader Otherwise It’s Impossible To Unlock It.
After Verifying Bootloader Unlock Status Set To Yes, Go To Sony’s Official Bootloader Unlocking Site : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
Scroll To The Bottom of The Page & Press Continue.
You Will be Prompted With The Message “Are You Sure ?”. Accept It By Clicking On “Yes I Am Sure”.(Assuming That You’ve Read It Properly). Then Accept The Legal Terms.
Now You’ll Get “Create Unlock Request” Page.Enter Your Name, Email Address & IMEI (Which You’ve Noted in Essential Steps Mentioned Above).
You’ll Now Get Unique Key Which Will Be Displayed On The Screen. Save It Safely As We Will Require It In Next Part Of The Article.
Open Command Prompt In Your Computer & Point/Set It’s Location To ‘fastboot’ Folder.
Again Connect Your Device To PC By Enabling Flash Mode On It (Check Step 1).
Now In Command Prompt (CMD) Type The Following Command :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If Value is Returned (It Should return 0.5), It Means Device is Connected Properly.
Type This Second Command Mentioned Below :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
Replace The KEY With The Unique Key Which You’ve Received Earlier (In Step 2). And Hit Enter.
Congratulations !! You’ve Successfully Unlocked Bootloader of Your Xperia P.Enjoy The Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader.
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Flashing Custom ROMs
STEPS:
Download any Custom ROM for Xperia P. You can get a Index of ROMs, Kernels etc from here.
Do read instructions in the thread because every ROM may have a different requirement of Kernel and way of installing but basic idea is same.
Place your ROM i.e. xxx.zip file in your Root of SDCard (in internal storage)
Power off the device
Power on and repeatedly press volume down (-) button after SONY logo appears until you see the recovery
Now to clear cache scroll down to wipe cache partition and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear data or do a factory reset scroll down to wipe data/factory reset and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear dalvik cache scroll down to advanced select it again scroll down and select wipe dalvik cache
After you perform all the steps press back to enter main menu
Scroll down to install zip from sdcard and select it
Scroll down to choose zip from sdcard and select it
Now scroll to the ROM i.e. xxx.zip and select it and scroll down to yes to confirm.
Press back and reboot system.
Enjoy.
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FLASHTOOL
Flashtool using guide
Download flashtool from official flashtool website
Install it on your PC using onscreen instructions.It will create a folder "Flashtool" in your drive(C\Flastool)
Now go to C\Flastool\drivers\flastool-drivers.exe and click on it and install it after marking/checking "xperia p,xperia u,xperia sola drivers" which is below there on the list
Restart your PC
Flashing STOCK firmwares:
Note: Make sure you have USB debugging on. If not goto setting>developer options> and check USB debugging on
Download the flashtool firmware file (.ftf) from Xperia P android Development Section and place it in C:/Flashtool/firmware
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Open flashtool from PC.
Click on the "flash" icon of the flashtool which is on the left side of the iconic tab(below the 'file' option-it's like a lightning sign).a window will be opened Mode Selector.Check "FlashMode" and press "ok" button.
Now select your firmware like "LT22i_6.1.1.B.1.75_Generic" in my case
Uncheck wipe data if you dont want to delete your apps and data and press ok
If you want fresh install then dont uncheck wipe data and press ok
After that flashtool will prepare files for flashing and then you will be prompted to connect phone in flashmode.
Power off the phone and wait for 5 secs
Connect phone to PC using USB cable while pressing volume down button (-) (Make sure you dont release Volume down button until flashtool starts flashing)
Flashtool will start flashing firmware it may take some time.
After flashing flashtool will prompt you to disconnect you phone. Discconet it and power on your phone (It may take some time for the first boot).
Enjoy
Credits to:
Androxyde for flashtool
Bin4ry for Rooting tool
atis112 for Working CWM recovery for locked bootloader
neectron for Index of ROMs, Kernels
naruto20007 for Rooting method (6.1.1.B.54)
kangi26 for giving permissions to start the thread
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Really useful guide... I had to struggle a lot on getting information for my Xperia inspite of having an android phone before.... Sony phones are a bit different
thank you very much...
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Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
When I get that part I get into fastboot, there is about 5 seconds and then immediately goes out, someone help me please
joaovsjf said:
Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
When I get that part I get into fastboot, there is about 5 seconds and then immediately goes out, someone help me please
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Did you install the fastboot, flashmode and xperia drivers from the drivers folder in the flashtool installation location?
If yes, then make sure you release the volume up key as soon as the led glows blue.
dewanshu93 said:
Flashing Custom ROMs
STEPS:
Download any Custom ROM for Xperia P. You can get a Index of ROMs, Kernels etc from here.
Do read instructions in the thread because every ROM may have a different requirement of Kernel and way of installing but basic idea is same.
Place your ROM i.e. xxx.zip file in your Root of SDCard (in internal storage)
Power off the device
Power on and repeatedly press volume down (-) button after SONY logo appears until you see the recovery
Now to clear cache scroll down to wipe cache partition and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear data or do a factory reset scroll down to wipe data/factory reset and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear dalvik cache scroll down to advanced select it again scroll down and select wipe dalvik cache
After you perform all the steps press back to enter main menu
Scroll down to install zip from sdcard and select it
Scroll down to choose zip from sdcard and select it
Now scroll to the ROM i.e. xxx.zip and select it and scroll down to yes to confirm.
Press back and reboot system.
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Hello I'm stock rom 6.1.1.B.1.54 locked bootloader having some things unclear about this:
1. Can I flash custom ROMs wth locked bootloader? If not, what happens if I try to? Do I brickwall my phone? Is it recoverable?
2. Can I still flash other stock ROM (for example .75) with locked bootloader?
3. What's the difference between flashing custom ROM via CWM and via Flashtool?
4. Do I always before flashing new ROM have to clear data? Do this wipe all installed apps and settings?
5. If flashing new rom wipes everything, will I be able to restore all apps&settings from full Titanium backup?
bflmpsvz said:
Hello I'm stock rom 6.1.1.B.1.54 locked bootloader having some things unclear about this:
1. Can I flash custom ROMs wth locked bootloader? If not, what happens if I try to? Do I brickwall my phone? Is it recoverable?
2. Can I still flash other stock ROM (for example .75) with locked bootloader?
3. What's the difference between flashing custom ROM via CWM and via Flashtool?
4. Do I always before flashing new ROM have to clear data? Do this wipe all installed apps and settings?
5. If flashing new rom wipes everything, will I be able to restore all apps&settings from full Titanium backup?
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Sorry for late reply :angel:
1. It depends upon the ROM you flashing.. Some ROMS need custom kernel i.e bootloader unlocked and some can run on stock kernel.. So check the ROM requirements before you flash it... If u flash ROM that requires unlocked bootloader and you flash it on locked bootloader you will end in a bootloop
2. Stock ROMS (stock based ROMS) can be flashed on locked bootloader
3.Flashtool will flash Orignal firmware (Stock firmware from sony) i.e ftf file... And through CWM you can flash ROMS i.e *.zip files
4. Yes it is recommended to clear data (it will delete all apps and settings)... But also check ROM installation procedure some may not require to clear data. If you are flashing stock firmware (ftf file) using flashtool you can uncheck wipe data to preserve you data.
5. Yes you can use titanium backup to backup and restore apps anytime on any ROM or firmware
Great, thanks for explaining
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Congrats
This was a great thread started by you brother. Keep it up.. All the wishes. And congrats for the promotion as a Recognized Contributor in XDA...
how can i get System Folder from FTF file.... i try to use Flashtool but cant go forward, i used SIN Editor to Dump Data for system.sin but it only create .ext4 file, no .unyaffs. so am stuck cant go further. pleaseany help!
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Now Extract The Fastboot Package Which You’ve Just Downloaded in Your PC.You Will Find 2 Folders Named As ‘fastboot’ & ‘usb_driver’.
Point Driver Installation Location To ‘usb_driver’ Folder.
How can I point driver installation location? My xperia P's led just turns blue and windows says installation succesful.
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Then i guess you have successfully installed fastboot drivers :good:
whalesplaho said:
how can i get System Folder from FTF file.... i try to use Flashtool but cant go forward, i used SIN Editor to Dump Data for system.sin but it only create .ext4 file, no .unyaffs. so am stuck cant go further. pleaseany help!
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Use some ext explorer software to open ext4 file :silly:
dewanshu93 said:
Use some ext explorer software to open ext4 file :silly:
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dnt know any brov... would appreciate yur help please!
Everytime when i try to use the flashtool i get that it can't find the drivers. I've tried in on 2 computers reinstalled flashtool and the drivers. I hope someone got a fix for this...
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Took a quick screenshot
liquidfood said:
Everytime when i try to use the flashtool i get that it can't find the drivers. I've tried in on 2 computers reinstalled flashtool and the drivers. I hope someone got a fix for this...
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Go to C:/Flashtool/Drivers and install drivers for Xperia P as well as flashmode drivers (second last option)... It should work
Okay this maybe not that very important but I found a very interesting issue when installing a kernel that includes CWM right after flashing
here's the scenario - > "I wanted to root my Xperia P and flash stuffs in it so I googled/searched about how to install CWM/Root and unlock the bootloader of my phone"
PREREQUISITE :
FlashTool
JellyBean firmware of your choice for Xperia P
Nemesis Kernel for JellyBean stock roms
ThP_JB_kernel_v10.1.zip <-- Kernel which can be downloaded on this link -> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fbx0hkuhmsxqyme (Note, extract the FILE somewhere) The extracted file should be called/named " kernel-unsigned.elf "
Drivers of the Xperia P and Flashtool/Fastboot should be installed in your Computer
what I did is this :
1. I downloaded this Stock JellyBean ROM - > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249344
2. then flashed it with FlashTool
3. I decided to follow this guide - > http://www.hackmyandroid.com/xperia-p-rooted-on-android-4-1-jelly-bean-build-6-2-a-0-400/5247 in order to install "CWM" in my phone.
4. placed the phone to Flashboot and installed [ kernel-unsigned.elf ] Kernel through FlashTool and it went well
5. Rebooted and connected my phone to my PC
6. Waiting for my phone to get recognized but for waiting a long time, countless of restarting my phone and my computer, and reinstalling the drivers. it just can't find/recognize my phone right after installing the kernel that comes with CWM.
for some people ^
this happened I guess and didn't know what to do and perhaps some decided to take the phone to the service center and asked to fix it (resulting to pay to fix the issue) .
the SOLUTION for this ? HERE
1. Turned off my phone and disconnected it from my PC
2. Opened the Flashtool and go to "Flashmode" and select the JellyBean firmware of your choice with "wipe data & wipe cache" checked, then click "ok" and it should process and prepare the flashing
3. once the FlashTool asked you to connect the phone and hold down some buttons blah blah blah do this " Hold down the VOLUME DOWN button and then connect it to your PC" it should recognize your phone cause it will go to "Flashmode" and it'll flash the firmware.
4. after flashing, it'll ask you to unplug your phone and restart it.
5. let it boot and go in the homescreen
6. go to settings/developers settings/ turn on Developer options then tick "USB debugging" (THEN CONNECT THE PHONE TO THE PC)
7. On FlashTool, go to Fastboot mode and once the FlashTool recognized the phone (NOTE : check it on the logs below on the FlashTool Window) click "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB).
8. once it's on Fastboot mode, click "Select Kernel to flash" and select the " kernel-unsigned.elf " (OKAY YEAH I KNOW, IT HAS THE Bug that can't recognize the phone after flashing it but JUST WAIT AND FOLLOW THE STEPS "
9. after flashing, you can flash another kernel as it's still on the Fastboot mode. download the Nemesis KERNEL for the STOCK Jellybean ROM from this thread - > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214141
THEN CLICK " Select Kernel to Flash" again and flash the Nemesis Kernel (the file should be "Nemesis.elf" or something
10. when done flashing (it should take less than 2 seconds lmao) click "Reboot device into system" on the "FASTBOOT TOOLBOX (I'm sure you do know where it is right ?)
then voila! you have the CWM installed and running the Nemesis kernel as well. It takes a lot of work and effort but it's another workaround for those people who has experienced this kind of problem.
P.S, forgive my English as I'm not a native English speaker lol. ask away if you can't understand something, I'll try my best to answer it with an understandable "answer" lol
my pc does not recognize my Xperia p now
hi, i'm a newbie and i just wanna share on how to root the xperia sola through flashtool,(THANKS TO BIN4RY AND ANDROXYDE FOR THE GREAT APP THEY HAVE MADE!!!) i've been rooting my android maybe around 4 days trying different ways but still not rooted. I've tried the bin4ry runme.bat file but no success.i just figured out that you must first unlocked your bootloader in order to root it..so here it is for those like me who are so eager and desperate in rooting their xperia sola android phones..
DISCLAIMER: I WILL NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOST OR BRICK OF YOUR ANDROID. PROCEED ON YOUR OWN RISK!!
THIS GUIDE IS FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
BEFORE PROCEEDING.YOU MUST BACKUP ALL YOUR FILES AND SAVE TO YOUR COMPUTER AND REMOVE YOUR EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD AND SIMCARD FOR YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR DATA AND FILES WHEN YOU ROOT YOUR ANDROID. YOU CAN ALSO BACKUP YOU FILES AND EVERYTHING USING PC COMPANION
BACKUP ALSO YOUR CURRENT FIRMWARE OR DOWNLOAD THE FTF FILE OF GINGERBREAD AND FLASH IT TO SWITCH BACK TO GB
BACKUP ALSO YOUR TA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
HOW TO UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
OR
HOW TO UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER USING FLASHTOOL:
1. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
3. On your computer, click Continue at the bottom of this page to start the unlock boot loader process.
4. Read through the information in the pop up window and click Yes, I’m sure, if you are still confident you want to unlock the boot loader.
Read through and accept the legal terms. Click I Accept.
Enter your name, a valid email adress and the first 14 digits of your device’s IMEI or MEID or IDID number (remove the last digit if necessary). Click Submit. You can view the IMEI or MEID number by entering *#06# on your device. If you have a tablet, click here to learn how to find your IMEI, MEID or IDID number.
The unlock boot boot loader key will be sent to your email. Save it for later use.
Now open your Flashtool(note: you must close the pc companion when it starts to show up because in some cases it slows down you Flashtool)
1. Turn on your phone, and connect with usb debugging on.
2. In you Flashtool go to Plugins-> Bootloader Unlock option, start it.
3. Now it will ask to disconnect your phone and reboot in FLASHMODE.
4. Again reboot your phone in FASTBOOT mode.
5. It will show a window with your IMEI number, insert your unlock key(the unlock that was sent to you in your email) and click "unlock".
6. The device will reboot and you are done!
*(your device must be turned off) hold the volume - before connecting it to your computer through usb (FLASHMODE) green light on led if you've done it correctly
*(your device must be turned off) hold the volume + before connecting it to your computer through usb (FASTBOOTMODE) blue light on led if you've done it correctly
credits to sid.8491 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971363 ...sorry for copy-pasting your procedures..
TO RELOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332900 but i haven't tried it yet
PREPARATIONS:
1. download Flashtool by Bin4ry&Androxyde http://androxyde.github.io/
2. install the right drivers for your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413293 -follow the procedures
PREPARATIONS FOR GINGERBREAD(.184)
1. your android must be manually updated to ics through Flashtool (LOCKED BOOTLOADER/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER) http://androidlegend.com/update-son...cial-android-4-0-4-ics-firmware-6-1-1-b-1-54/
NOW THAT YOUR ANDROID IS ON ICS ROOT IT USING FLASHTOOL ( note: if your android is already on ics skip PREPARATIONS FOR GINGERBREAD(.184) of course )
1. Download this two kernels http://rapidgator.net/file/76795117/kernel.zip.html https://www.dropbox.com/s/8bj491lzhssrn20/kernel.zip or this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756
2. Place the two Kernels into where your Flashtool folder in your computer (ex. C:\Flashtool\firmwares\(put the kernels here)
3. Tick usb debugging on ( Developer options > USB debugging ) and unknown sources ( Security > Unknown sources ) in your device
4. turn off your device
5. open the flashtool
6. click the Flash (bolt icon) and choose flashmode and select the 6.1.1.B.10 kernel and click ok
7. wait and when asked to connect your device, connect it by doing flashmode (volume - then connect it to your computer)
8. wait until it finishes.
9. unplug the device and turn it on
10. connect it again to the computer (device turned on) and wait till the root icon is clickable in your Flashtool
11. click the Root icon when available and choose superuser
12. wait until it finished and say that your device is rooted
13. unplug it again and turn it off
14. click again the Flash (bolt icon)and choose flashmode and select 6.1.1.B.54 kernel and click ok
15. wait and when asked to connect your device, connect it by doing flashmode (volume - then connect it to your computer)
16. wait till it finished and unplug your device and turn it on
17. enjoy!
*note : if in the first run you have the rooting unsuccessful or something. restart your computer. restart your device and Flash it again with the ics ftf file (PREPARATIONS FOR GINGERBREAD(.184) ) and repeat step 3.
*note : you must close the pc companion when doing the flashing and rooting
*your device must be flashed(6.1.1.B.10 kernel) in order to root it.
THANKS TO BIN4RY AND ANDROXYDE AND ALL THE PEOPLE THAT I HAVE USED LINKS TO THEIR THREADS!!
RECOGNITION ONLY TO THOSE PEOPLE AND NOT ME.
.i admire u made a very useful first post never seen anyone publishing a guide in his first post..great going..
thanks! i hope i can help those people who are just like me....it took me 4 days to figure out how to root my phone ..hehe
hi guys
i have x10i
i want install android 4.0.4
now i want unlcoke bootloader for write cwm and custom rom
i give code unlocke of site sony
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
but i cannot write code because i cannot go to the fastboot mode??
please help me how fastboot mode for write code unlocke bootloader
thanks
hi first download latest flashtool then install device drivers and turn on usb debugging on x10 then connect it with pc flashtool detect ur phone then there is option for root after the root then there is a option for unlock bootloader. cheer
hit thanks button if i help u.
Hey try this -
1.download latest flashtools which is a program that you would be using as long a you want to flash custom rom from here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
2. Now in the Flashtools folder (C:\Flashtool\firmwares by default) go to the folder named drivers and you would see "flashtool-drivers" and install them (installed them all just in-case you decide to get another Xperia phone in the future.
3. On your phone go to setting>applacations>unknown sources and usb debugging in development and connect your phone to your computer with your data cable and then open flashtools.
4. root would now become available in flashtools so press it(the black unlocked lock ICON) and just wait for flashtools to reboot your phone. and you now have root access!
Installing a Recovery
In order to install a new Rom you would have to install a Recovery, according to the rom you want to install the thread would state whether you need a ClockWorkMod(CWM)(CWM5 in flashtools) or just flash through Xrecovery(0.3 in flashtools)
So in order to install a Recovery your phone must be connected to the USB port on your computer. So in flashtools click on the black square with a white cross in it and choose according.( setting>applacations>unknown sources and usb debugging in development much be on.
How to use Xrecovery.
To get into xrecovery you much power off your device, then press the power button until it vibrates, no when you see the sonyericsson logo start pressing the back button on your phone and then you would enter Xrecovery(in the version of flashtools this tutorial is based you must wait until you see the notification LED turns ) now in xrecovery you use the volume up, down, home and back buttons to navigate.
Bootloader Unlocking.
5.unplug your phone and power it off. On the top bar in flashtools plugins should now be available with the "Unlocked bootloader" option, so press it and wait until it says to connect your phone then do so by holding down your back button(on your phone) and plugging in your USB cable(don't let go until you see your notifications light come on GREEN
6. While the unlocking is taking place look out for the "you can now unplug and turn on device, then plug it again" unplug it and press the power button until vibrate and then Immediately plug it back in. Do it that one time and just leave it to finish and say "successfully applied unlock. Rebooting
7. Smile because you can now flash custom kernels and so forth and so on and also press thanks button.
If your stuck just send me a message.
Quick tip:flashing new roms usually means loosing your data(contacts, apps, etc) but you can use this to backup your data and when you're done re-download it and restore your data: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....go.backup.pro
for more visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821750
Why Android 4.0.4 ?? Exist best roms for our x10 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562808&page=1 ( Semc debrand engine ) 4.1.2 Like Xperia Z ( Use with recommanded kernel )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024438 ( CMX10 ) 4.1.2 best Cyanogenmod for X10 I think..
( Use with FeraKernel-JB )
Hope this help
For the BL, use FlashTool, It's easy