guys, this is my mobile's current specs (also, i have attached a screenshot);
Xperia neo (MT15a)
Android version 2.3.4
Firmware Version 4.0.2.A.0.62
i need to downgrade this to .42 to continue rooting. can somebody give me a link to download ftf file for MT15a??
thanks in advance, really appreciate your help guys.
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
Via Tapatalk 2.0 on ICS
sdk16420 said:
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
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hm.. but update service will give him .62 not .42, right? or are you thinking on making prerooted image? hm now i got idea
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
gregbradley said:
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
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hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
Madfysh said:
hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
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me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
gregbradley said:
me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
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sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
Madfysh said:
sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
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i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks guys.
also, what is the quick edit (in the build.prop) you told? how to do that?
Madfysh said:
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
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I'm gonna perform this flashing with flashtool. all i need is to downgrade my current firmware to .42, so that i can root my device. also this is a sim lock free device with a locked bootloader.
is there any other way to root without downgrading??
also, thanks mate..
There are another way to root but you need to unlock your bootloader, sorry I cant put links,but if you search right here in this Forum "unlock bootloader" you would see the options to do that.
Definitly this way is the only you have without unlockink bl. Thats all the peoplo say because I cant flash .42 on mine....flashtool stop always before 100% I will format pc...i dont know what other thing can be.
Any suggestion??
Sent from my MT15i using XDA
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks mate, it worked without any mod. also, i did rooted my neo thanks to all of you.. thanks again...
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.62 software update just showed up in pc companion today for me, and i have some questions.
i will appreciate anybody taking the time to elighten me.
1. currently my phone uses .58 and is rooted. can i upgrade to .62 or do i have to unroot it first?
2. if answer to question 1 is "yes", will it still be rooted after upgrade?
3. is it worth going to .62, since ICS is expected soon?
(neo v newbie here, dont shoot please!)
thank you.
woody.woodpecker said:
.62 software update just showed up in pc companion today for me, and i have some questions.
i will appreciate anybody taking the time to elighten me.
1. currently my phone uses .58 and is rooted. can i upgrade to .62 or do i have to unroot it first?
2. if answer to question 1 is "yes", will it still be rooted after upgrade?
3. is it worth going to .62, since ICS is expected soon?
(neo v newbie here, dont shoot please!)
thank you.
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1: yes you can update, with the zipfile in my signature if you have cwm recovery flash it through there, no unroot needed
2: Yes if you flashing the zipfile in my signature, you dont lose any apps or setting and you dont have any wipe or factory reset to do, just flash through cwm.
Its for locked bl
3: yeah i think so, im waiting to on ICS.
Dont update though pc companion if you will keep root !
well I don't see much difference between 0.42 and 0.62 fw's tbh.Maybe very slight faster ui.Install the zip thedroidboy posted(one in Pandemics sig) with cwm and you will have 0.62 with rooted and cwm already installed.Touch screen repeatedly at bootup after installing the zip to access cwm recovery.
This is if you use pc companion,
1.Yes
2.No,but you can root.But not easy like zergrush exploit.
3.Doubt that,cos well again I am saying I don't find that much differences in 0.42 vs 0.62
thank you.
i guess i will stick to .58 until ICS comes.
woody.woodpecker said:
thank you.
i guess i will stick to .58 until ICS comes.
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You're welcome, and you can update to rooted 62 firmware, just flash the zip in my signature through cwm and youre done, no wipe or factory reset needed nust flash and its done and you dont wil lose any apps or settings the zip is for locked bl !
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
woody.woodpecker said:
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
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Relock your bl mate, thats possible, i has unlocked bl to and relock it.
woody.woodpecker said:
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
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No need to re lock boot loader,use this zip instead
works fine,thanks to thedroidboy
Thilina said:
No need to re lock boot loader,use this zip instead
works fine,thanks to thedroidboy
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Sorry mates.
Sorry my fault and yes you can use this to
it was never locked, so "relocking" it seemed a bit strange. then i read the following answers
i will give it a thought, but i am partial to waiting for ICS, unless i find something not working right in .58 and being fixed in .62
again, thanks for your answers!
woody.woodpecker said:
it was never locked, so "relocking" it seemed a bit strange. then i read the following answers
i will give it a thought, but i am partial to waiting for ICS, unless i find something not working right in .58 and being fixed in .62
again, thanks for your answers!
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You'welcome mate;(
[Q]i have xperia neo v with unlocked bootloader kai rooted and i want to go back to stock rom and kernel(as i bought it)...i tried with pc companion and it said that i have Modified software...what can i do???? plz help
Relock bootloader and try. It will work.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
Search mate...read the stickies.
You dont have to relock the bootloader...just download flashtool...ftf file of stock .62 firmware...install adb drivers and flash the ftf you downloaded via flashtool...everything is available in the development section.
Pandemic...where are you?
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
Flashtool guide,will be very useful to you.No need for pc companion.For 0.42 fw download link check my signature
[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
it works with firmware!!!!!!!thanks!!!!!!!!!!
unisol107 said:
Search mate...read the stickies.
You dont have to relock the bootloader...just download flashtool...ftf file of stock .62 firmware...install adb drivers and flash the ftf you downloaded via flashtool...everything is available in the development section.
Pandemic...where are you?
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
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I am here, but he solved it already, i look and read 1st and help them and if peeps search good, they can solve it by thier own, but you have right, read the stickies
Pz out
Sent from my Supercharged Neo V with a tiny keyboard and using Tapatalk Premium !!
As i said it works with firmware and to test it i went to pc Companion to fix it...it said again that i had modified system(something like that) and i relock bootloader from this thread and it works!!!!!!!
i said these things to help others with this problem...
sorry for my bad bad english
giorgos21 said:
As i said it works with firmware and to test it i went to pc Companion to fix it...it said again that i had modified system(something like that) and i relock bootloader from this thread and it works!!!!!!!
i said these things to help others with this problem...
sorry for my bad bad english
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Hello(eimai ellinas pantws na 3ereis)
I recently rooted by phone while having official ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version and installed the cyanogenmod 9 but now I want to return to the official
ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version how can I do that?can you please help me?
ExTaCi said:
Hello(eimai ellinas pantws na 3ereis)
I recently rooted by phone while having official ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version and installed the cyanogenmod 9 but now I want to return to the official
ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version how can I do that?can you please help me?
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Flash the ftf of ICS using flashtool! You can find the link of the file here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1678690
iamdchosen1 said:
Flash the ftf of ICS using flashtool! You can find the link of the file here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1678690
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404 not found?
ExTaCi said:
404 not found?
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I can easily open it!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
ExTaCi said:
404 not found?
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He copied wrongly thread link.
He meant on this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 but you already found it as you already posted in it.
Just find .ftf and flash it with falshtool, both are even in dev sections.
I already told you in another thread, read sticky threads, get to know with tools and after that go ahead with messing with your phone.
It's amazing how people don't know about flahstool, it's practically around every corner here..
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I can easily open it!
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I kinda doubt that, as link is broken. It can be easily fixed, but as it is it doesn't work.
And please don't shout, you do it in most of your posts
Madfysh said:
He copied wrongly thread link.
He meant on this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 but you already found it as you already posted in it.
Just find .ftf and flash it with falshtool, both are even in dev sections.
I already told you in another thread, read sticky threads, get to know with tools and after that go ahead with messing with your phone.
It's amazing how people don't know about flahstool, it's practically around every corner here..
I kinda doubt that, as link is broken. It can be easily fixed, but as it is it doesn't work.
And please don't shout, you do it in most of your posts
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sorry and thank you for your time,if I do that will it return to full stock?(all I have to do is use the flashtool with ftf and it will return to stock)?
ExTaCi said:
sorry and thank you for your time,if I do that will it return to full stock?
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Yes, you'll be back to full stock.. Losing the root access though!
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Yes, you'll be back to full stock.. Losing the root access though!
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so if I want to root it again all I have to do is do the whole process again? flash superuser etc.. ?
ExTaCi said:
so if I want to root it again all I have to do is do the whole process again? flash superuser etc.. ?
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Yes! Everything again!
iamdchosen1 said:
Yes! Everything again!
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I <3 you,thank you soo much
I flashed "MT15I_4.1.B.0.587_1247-0875 Nordic" few days ago.
Today I Got a Notification that there is an Update alienable for my neo and it was 14MB.
I downloaded it but My Neo was failed to install it!
Can anyone tell me whats wrong?
Also, I like 4.1.B.0.587 but there is one problem that is Every time I restart my Neo My Network Mode always goes back to "WCDMA (preferred)/ GSM! How Can I fix this?
Do u have rooted ur phone or have unlocked bootloader??
Samak46 said:
Do u have rooted ur phone or have unlocked bootloader??
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Dude, can't you see my Kernel is Night-Elf?
Yes, mine is Rooted and Bootloader is unlocked.
darkerm said:
Dude, can't you see my Kernel is Night-Elf?
Yes, mine is Rooted and Bootloader is unlocked.
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OTA update don't complete when CWM is installed on the device!
Try to remove the CWM or Flash a fresh ROM and then try the OTA..
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
I don't wanna Flash it again :'(
BTW, How Can I remove CMW thak came with Night-Elf kernel?
Also, what this update about? I already have .587!
darkerm said:
I don't wanna Flash it again :'(
BTW, How Can I remove CMW thak came with Night-Elf kernel?
Also, what this update about? I already have .587!
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reflash stock kernel using stock ftf
won't it cause any problem if I reflash Kernel.Sin file?
I have many save games now :'(
Will my save games remove if I update?
darkerm said:
won't it cause any problem if I reflash Kernel.Sin file?
I have many save games now :'(
Will my save games remove if I update?
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Just flashing a stock kernel won't affect your user and system data! And neither would OTA update..
But flashing a ROM would..
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
I know Flashing kernel will not affect my Save data but wasn't sure about Update
Thanks mate.
i don't understand... the bootlader is unlocked how can he receive an OTA update..!
I don't know and I was wondering too!
Receiving an OTA update is no issue! But updating the phone through it is..
Because phones are often bricked when people try to install the OTA update.. But many users have reported that installing the update is possible if you unlocked your device via test point method!
If you unlocked your device the official way, you will eventually end up bricking the phone!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
I unlocked my Bootloader via Official method.
Thanks for the info and I will never think about updating my Neo via OTA.
No problem!
Many users have faced this problem of bricking their devices when doing OTA update..
Thought of passing that to you too!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
I just hope someone upload a ftf file of this new update.
darkerm said:
Dude, can't you see my Kernel is Night-Elf?
Yes, mine is Rooted and Bootloader is unlocked.
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Sorry bro, havnt saw the screenshot... U cant update ur phone through OTA becoz u have unlocked bootloader..Sony says do not update ur unlocked phone via OTA, it can brick ur phone..
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I don't wanna Flash it again :'(
BTW, How Can I remove CMW thak came with Night-Elf kernel?
Also, what this update about? I already have .587!
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aah you dont wanna flash it again??
its your own choise, and i thought you knew you cant update with OTA with Unlocked BOOTLOADER !!
i already post it in general section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876752
hahaha
for below question?
Today I Got a Notification that there is an Update alienable for my neo and it was 14MB.
I downloaded it but My Neo was failed to install it!
Can anyone tell me whats wrong?
answer: I think you have unlocked bootloader..
you need to lock it using a ftf "Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf" using flash method. Find in this forum for the ftf or google.
after that perform the update..
thanks
darkerm said:
won't it cause any problem if I reflash Kernel.Sin file?
I have many save games now :'(
Will my save games remove if I update?
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about anything u saved try go backup from google play
Hi All,
Ive just got one of these to play with for a holiday phone and thought first thing is first before i even throw a sim in it lets get it up to ICS.
Ive gone into update centre and it says there are no updates?
Can anyone advise please how to update or why it has seen 4.00?
Thanks
A
Have you tried with Sony PC suite?
Anyway, you can always flash a ROM which is already carrying 4.0.4.
I havent tried this yet, im still at work. i bought this phone to play with rooting and flashing etc as i didnt want to brick my HOX (im a n00b)
I will download drivers etc tonight.
Thanks
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Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
neectron said:
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
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Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
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As you're still on 2.3.7, I'd suggest you follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897826
Should be easy.
I made the mistake of upgrading to 4.0.4 (6.1.1.C.1.0) which didn't allow me to use the above. I had to downgrade to B.1.0, root, reupgrade the kernel to C.1.0 and only then flashing a ROM (I truly like Xperiance Lite 2.0, it doubled my battery time!).
Iceax123 said:
Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
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Check out development section of your device for ftf file.
For rooting and etc ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36741604
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
Thanks
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Iceax123 said:
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
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No ,it doesn't remove it AFAIK.
Hello everyone,
I have joined here hoping to get some advice, so i will be as complete with my situation as i can.
So, i rooted my phone, installed busybox, root explorer and CWM. No problems so far.
Read up on rom installations and attempted my first one. Cannot remember the rom at the moment but followed instructions as in "back up", wipe cache etc....
Now the phone is in bootloop, whereby it switches on, goes to sony erricson screen, blue light flashes and then goes blank. I cannot enter CWM, i cannot switch off until i remove battery.
I have tried both pc companion repair and seus repair but both say no software for phone(pc companion) and newest software installed(seus).
I have tried booting into safe mode the old fashioned way, but no go and finally....i have shouted obscenities at my phone but that doesn't work either.:silly:
any suggestions, or should i assume that it is bricked and send off for repair if possible?
Thank you.
Hey bro have you locked or unlocked bootloader?
Flash stock .587 firm with flashtool.
Some roms are only for locked or unlocked bootloader. You need to see that before install a rom. And remember. Not all the roms are stable.
Follow step by step. Is recomendable before install a rom. Flash stock firm.
Press thnks if I help to your mind.
Press thnks if I helped to your mind.
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luiscedillo80 said:
Hey bro have you locked or unlocked bootloader?
Flash stock .587 firm with flashtool.
Some roms are only for locked or unlocked bootloader. You need to see that before install a rom. And remember. Not all the roms are stable.
Follow step by step. Is recomendable before install a rom. Flash stock firm.
Press thnks if I help to your mind.
Press thnks if I helped to your mind.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Thanks for your advice.:good:
I went it alone last night and used flashtool to restore a stock rom that i had found and downloaded, and it worked apart from one thing..............the touchscreen will not work now
I have no option to unlock the bootloader according to my phone info, so i will try this .587 firmware you mentioned. Could you provide a link if possible and any advice on the touchscreen.
Many thanks!!
jedi1972 said:
Thanks for your advice.:good:
I went it alone last night and used flashtool to restore a stock rom that i had found and downloaded, and it worked apart from one thing..............the touchscreen will not work now
Many thanks!!
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hey man here you go this is the stock .587 ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907994
and here is the tuto to flash ftf files with flashtool. the issue with touchscreen sometimes happen when you flash wrong firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
press thnks if i help to your mind. :highfive:
luiscedillo80 said:
hey man here you go this is the stock .587 ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907994
and here is the tuto to flash ftf files with flashtool. the issue with touchscreen sometimes happen when you flash wrong firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
press thnks if i help to your mind. :highfive:
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Spot on sir, i'll report back....
ismingr the
jedi1972 said:
Spot on sir, i'll report back....
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Touchscreen problem persists. I will try an older firmware. I'm pretty sure that since sony rolled out the ics update, the problem has arisen......
Just noticed in flashtool that is says file ignored warning simlock.ta??
jedi1972 said:
Touchscreen problem persists. I will try an older firmware. I'm pretty sure that since sony rolled out the ics update, the problem has arisen......
Just noticed in flashtool that is says file ignored warning simlock.ta??
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Well, i have tried several different official firmwares but the touchscreen problem persists. I will update on official sony companion and use my warranty to get it replaced. ho hum.
jedi1972 said:
Touchscreen problem persists. I will try an older firmware. I'm pretty sure that since sony rolled out the ics update, the problem has arisen......
Just noticed in flashtool that is says file ignored warning simlock.ta??
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Simlock is normal because your phone is unlocked. But the screen dont work for nothing?. If work little instalL CWM app. Well if you have guaranty go there. If not. Search a tuto how to open you phone and check the conections and "flex"
Press thnks if I help to your mind.
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