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Have an Xperia X10 with Android 2.1. Wanted to root my phone to upgrade to gingerbread. However i admit i got confused with the plethora of links and pages and 6 hours later i have a phone that only has "Sony Ericsson" written on it.
Here's how i started - based on DoomLord's instructions i installed Flashtool (from here) . HOwever I was unable to find xrecovery folders in the log messages.
Followed step by step procedure but realised that each time i upgraded the kernel, phone seemed to be going into some bootloop.
I realised that this may be due to my phone running on Android 2.1
SO i moved to another thread . Downloaded these files with the hope that they would work.
meanwhile was also following video through a similar page that was detailing the methods for installing custom ROMs. The reason i followed another source is only because the intsructions on all these pages seemed very confusing.
i believe i may have misled myself by following two different procedures here or the files i downloaded were incorrect.
After I upgraded the kernel as per doomlord's instructions, i went into xRecovery and formatted the data folders. I had already copied the ROM files provided by Doomlord in this thread onto my SD card under a new folder. However, xRecovery was asking for .Zip files while there were .7z .
Tl;dr - formatted data on xRecovery and did not have the correct updated files. phone is not functioning now
Tragically so, I am now left with an Xperia that only seems to be displaying the words "Sony Ericsson". I wish to learn from this experience but hope its not at the cost of a good phone!
Would the experts believe that this phone can be un-bricked now???
your phone is not bricked so dont worry. just make sure you have the newest flashtool. dont upgrade the kernel if you are staying on 2.1. if youhavent downgaded the kernel then do so. if it doesnt work, just download your baseband and firmware you want. as for rooting on 2.1, you can use super one click. for 2.3, you hav to use the flashtool
If you are on 2.1, then you don't have to go through all the downgrade/upgrade hassel.
Just turn on debugging and use flashtool/superoneclick to root.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
fcb1 said:
your phone is not bricked so dont worry. just make sure you have the newest flashtool. dont upgrade the kernel if you are staying on 2.1. if youhavent downgaded the kernel then do so. if it doesnt work, just download your baseband and firmware you want. as for rooting on 2.1, you can use super one click. for 2.3, you hav to use the flashtool
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aR_ChRiS said:
If you are on 2.1, then you don't have to go through all the downgrade/upgrade hassel.
Just turn on debugging and use flashtool/superoneclick to root.
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Wow... such a relief to know that. Was exasperated and down-beat to even look at my phone.
please help me in identifying the right version of softwares and protocols to follow. In the current state, i connected my phone and flashed it once using flash tool but there has been no progress. Am i missing out a few steps?
How do i upgrade to 2.3 eventually?
Thanks a lot for the support and motivation
ok if you want to go to 2.3 download the firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
flash it through the flashtool but you have to be in flash mode.
fcb1 said:
ok if you want to go to 2.3 download the firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
flash it through the flashtool but you have to be in flash mode.
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Reading this from office now. Shall check in a few hours once i'm back home.
hello, I've got a huge problem. I own Xperia Arc S and I wanted install the new Android ICS without waiting for my country release. It wasn't rooted and bootloader wasn't opened. I downloaded and installed Flashtools 0.6.8 for Windows from here:
http://ul.to/w076p5wf
Then I click on "Root" button, the process started but also ended with error and root failed. I also installed Flashtool-drivers --> click on Flashboot mode and flashed the kernel with kernel of ICS. Kernel was from:
http://eddy.uni-duisburg.de/bin4ry/L....0.562_NCB.ftf
from the page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1598072
It was ok so i click on "return to hone mode". But it failed and now my phone can not start. I only see startup sony ericsson animations which always reloads I tried remove the battery but it won't help. My computer on windows 7 also do not see dhe device, always trying to install the device driver and fails everytime. Please help if you can and know how
It seems I've got BootLoop...
So the Kernel is installed? Try to boot in recovery mod, maybe you have it now (I can't see the page where you downloaded the kernel). While you're smartphone is booting, press "Volume Down" again and again until you see the menu appear. Then you could do a wipe cache, maybe it will help
Hope someone will have a better answer...
I will try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450902
I am downloading 2.3.4 global generic from here:
http://uploaded.to/file/gsfx4w60
and then I will try to flash it with FlashTool 0.6.8.0
Ok, I think it will work! I hope you could use you're phone ASAP!
But to do this I need .ftf file, global generic, but I can't find it anywhere
even on XDA forum I tried, It is said that it is.ftf file and then I've got plenty of .sin files
Can somebody send me an .ftf file please?
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
you have to unlock your bootloader first to be able to flash anything other than the stock rom on your phone. it is free and you can do it through sony. but you might be able to flash the ics stock its just tricky due to flashtool needing an update
heres ics stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
and how to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24825196&postcount=103
one post up has original .ftfs
it works! )
OK, I created my own ftf file (a few files, one of them worked), and flashed it with FlashTool, it seems that now I have pure stock 2.3.4 firmware although two of four branded applications from Orange has gone. I don't know why two are still in my phone if now I've got World generic (I've checked it in service menu), wired, hmm. Wired seems that all my applications I had before are still installed in my phone Also some new from stock sony like Let's golf or Video Unlimited. Now I will try to unlock bootloader, root the phone and will try to install ICS with FlashTool. Thanks a lot everybody for help and suggestions
Great!
Go unlock the bootloader and have fun!!
Hi Every1, in this tutorial am gonna show u all how to root firmware .62 on Xperia Mini ST15i.Update : Also other 2011 xperia
Stock Firmwares (Incl ICS) (not my collection, thank that guy )
Possible Result:
1) U may lose all the data on your phone. (I have backups of everything so i dint not bother to wipe. But it is a good practice to hav backups before messing with your phone) UPDATE : Phone data is not lost
2) Rooted xperia mini with .62 firmware.
Things you need:
1) Doomlord's rooting kit(thank him for that). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
2) Flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
3) .42 firmware ftf file http://www.4shared.com/file/ZdoKiVWJ/ST15i_402A042__1249-6227_.html?
4) For rooting ics follow the other method posted below in weak wifi link.
5) Some guts
Overview of the process:
1) Downgrading your phone to .42 firmware.
2) Utilizing zergrush exploit to root device.
3) Upgrading to .62 firmware with root.
Seems simple isnt?
I would like to make clear that i do not take responsibility if anything should happen on your phone. This idea is not exactly mine and I would like thank fellow xda members for this knowledge.
Please follow the methods as it is or you may end with a brick.
Devices tested : Xperia mini(basic concpet is same "downgrading and upgrading", if any one have tested on their xperia say xperia mini pro for example please let knw).
UPDATE : Xperia Active
The procedure:
Flashing 42 firmware:
1) Download the ftf file from the link above. That is the .42 firmware file.
2) Download and install flashtool and doomlord rooting kit.
3) Now friends please make a backup of your data(contacts,messages, etc)
4) Place the downloaded ftf file in %flashtooldirectory%/firmwares.
5) Now open Flashtool.exe
6) Drag the ftf file to flashtool window.
7) A pop up window with options for flashing will be shown.
8) Uncheck Wipe user data and wipe cache.
( I had an issue here, even though i uncheckd those i lost my data, but its good to give a shot here and if your phone retains data you are lucky)
9) Make sure none of the EXCLUDE or checked.
10) click ok, A pop up window will be telling you to connect your phone in flashmode.
11) Check Unknown sources and debugging in your phone, switch off it. Press the vol down button and connect the usb cable.
12) The flashing process will be done.
13) Now Turn on your device. ( If your phone stops at the sony ericsson logo dont freak out that you have bricked your phone. This is normal)
14) Now if you are able to get to your home screen pat yourself and tell good job!.
15) Check firmware version in settings.
Rooting the Phone:
1) Now check unknown sources and debugging in phone and connect it to pc.
2) The drivers must automatically install.
3) Now goto the directory where you extracted doomlord's rooting kit.
4) Open runme.bat and press any key
5) after few seconds your phone must restart.
6) goto app drawer and make sure superuser app is there.
7) to double check, download rootchecker from market and check.
Upgrading to firmware .62
1) first i did not use my phone much, i just installed superuser and right away updated.
2) this may be a factor since removing bloatware before updating could cause problems. But not sure.
3) To update go to update centre app in phone.
4) Check for update and update.
5) After restart you should have Xperia MINI with root access!
Do not update via pc companion, perform Over-the-air update. Else phone could be bricked.
UPDATE:
For Users having weak wifi there is another method.. follow the Link
You are welcome to any suggestions so that anyone who is not clear can understand.
Screenshots :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/7535973454/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/
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"13) Now Turn on your device. ( If your phone stops at the sony ericsson logo dont freak out that you have bricked your phone. This is normal)
14) Now if you are able to get to your home screen pat yourself and tell good job!. "
A nOOb question-
What if I m not able to get on homescreen.....if I wud stuck in dat logo wat shud u do ??
when u do a wipe, initialy when phone runs it it may take a long time to rebuild the wiped cache...
So if u r able to c the logo...then obviously phone is not bricked....relax and wait for it to do some house keeping...
Then you will able to get to home screen!
Someguyfromhell said:
Wrong section.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium.
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Yaya. . Ma bad. . Xda din alw me to post in dvlpment
Good tutorial, but I have a question.
I have an Xperia Active ST17i and I successfully followed the first two instructions:
1) Downgrading your phone to .42 firmware.
2) Utilizing zergrush exploit to root device.
But on proceeding to the 3rd instruction, my phone always says "You have the latest software and applications from Sony Ericsson. Your phone is up to date."
I am using a wifi connection to check for updates (or do I need to update through HSDPA connections?)
Am I doing something wrong here?
Thanks
Xaeons said:
Good tutorial, but I have a question.
I have an Xperia Active ST17i and I successfully followed the first two instructions:
1) Downgrading your phone to .42 firmware.
2) Utilizing zergrush exploit to root device.
But on proceeding to the 3rd instruction, my phone always says "You have the latest software and applications from Sony Ericsson. Your phone is up to date."
I am using a wifi connection to check for updates (or do I need to update through HSDPA connections?)
Am I doing something wrong here?
Thanks
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am just making sure.... Did u use stock firmware .42 for ST!7i??
I downloaded the ftf file here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
Or should I flash this one instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....ftf (273.26 MB) when I checked the rs link..
Xaeons said:
I downloaded the ftf file here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
Or should I flash this one instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho... uncheck "exclude kernel" and those things???
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Yep I did all the instructions perfectly. Except the third one, I can't really update it.
Xaeons said:
Yep I did all the instructions perfectly.
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well, i am nt sure whats stopping you from doing an over the air update.
but i have a reason to doubt the firmware file cause it weighs around 150 mb only.
i might suggest searching for another fw .42 file and trying the same(i am searching for one in the mean time)
however i shall try to find why OTA fails.
do these for me.
1) Check whether you have the superuser file pushed by doomlord tool
2) did you lose all your data after flashing?
3) check fw version in settings..
1. Yep superuser is there
2. Nope, contacts still there
3. Version 2.3.4 Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.42
Maybe it is a bad ftf file, but I can't find any other .42 ftf other than the one posted.
Can't use WOTAN though, says I ran out of credits.
I'll try to reflash to .62 once I download the ftf file.
this problem seems weird really.
Darn wifi, I am now updating OTA to 4.0.2.A.0.62. I'll post results soon..
EDIT: fails at 3rd process of OTA. Maybe a FW problem. Will scrap this one and flash .62. Thanks anyway.
Will try to check for solutions
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Okay, finally got that going.
With reference to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617543
Might be the only thing I did wrong was to install link2sd before updating OTA (not really sure though, but that's the only thing I did before trying)
Finally have .62 rooted. Thanks.
Xperia st15i tested with your method succesfully
Helpfull to me but still my phone flickering is not stopped.
Still i am facing same problem. I done your method in my Xperia st15i phone & its nice i downgraded & rooted my phone with ease & again updated to 62 firmware but after all done still same issue both key is flickering again.
some please help because i bought phone from ebay, i have seller warranty period but i dont want to send to mumbai because once i couriered it to mumbai i know it will take time & may be i will not get my phone back.
Xaeons said:
Okay, finally got that going.
With reference to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617543
Might be the only thing I did wrong was to install link2sd before updating OTA (not really sure though, but that's the only thing I did before trying)
Finally have .62 rooted. Thanks.
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Well, i did mention not to use ur phone much before doing the OTA.
glad you made it
krunalzmehta said:
Helpfull to me but still my phone flickering is not stopped.
Still i am facing same problem. I done your method in my Xperia st15i phone & its nice i downgraded & rooted my phone with ease & again updated to 62 firmware but after all done still same issue both key is flickering again.
some please help because i bought phone from ebay, i have seller warranty period but i dont want to send to mumbai because once i couriered it to mumbai i know it will take time & may be i will not get my phone back.
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I did have the same problem. It was very annoying. I gave my phone to SE centre and they fixed it under warranty(i.e b4 rooting)
I think you should follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387605
post what happens.
My phone can't update via OTA.
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Hello,
I flashed the most recent MiniCM9-3.0.2 ROM with nAa ICS kernel and followed all steps carefully. Everything works except i get no service. I can find the service network (vodafone) but i cannot connect to it. I've tried to go back to stock kernel and miniCMPro 21 and i get no service as well. Any help?
Thanks
nvm... I figured it was a bootloader-issue, but i guess since you can still find the network your gsm is still working.
In any case, you're on stock rom, try relocking your bootloader and see if you can connect to the network then (Restore-button in S1-Tool)
Hi,
I'll try to restore and see if it works.
Thanks for the help.
Hi,
I restored and reinstalled CM9 and now everything is working! Thanks
i am in exactly the same boat, just flashed same rom and same kernal and now no service, i also was under the impression if i unlocked the bootloader it unlocked phone to all networks but my virgin sim would not work either, the phone was originally on orange and my orange sim worked before i done this, what do i need to do guys just flash back stock rom, if so where can i find this, thanks!
You need to use PC Companion or SEUS from Sony Ericsson to repair your phone, and then relock your bootloader with the Restore-button in S1Tool.
There is a big difference between sim-unlocking your phone, and boot-unlocking your phone.
The first one will allow you to go on other networks, the second one will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
If you want to unlock your bootloader, follow the tutorial and make sure your simlock-certificate is compatible, otherwise, obtain an EMMA/IMEI code from your provider to get your phone on other networks. In that case you can unlock your bootloader too.
There are plenty of warnings in the bootloader-unlock tutorial to prevent you from bricking your phone, if you don't understand the options that are there, don't mess with your phone.
iv tried using the repair function of pc companion but it just says no updates available for this phone, and i cant seem to find SEUS can anyone point me in the right direction please.
think i made a mistake last night though while messing, i locked the bootloader back up, had the capital R where needed, but i had a custom rom but i had flashed back the stock kernel by mistake, now the phone sits with sony ericsson on screen and doesnt do anything else, been that way for hours now, any help really appreciated!
Hi
I had the same problem. The easy way is to put the phone back to stck and start all over again. You can find SEUS here (search on google)
update_service_setup-2.11.4.11.exe
After install it just follow the instructions. When it says no update was found just click next anyway. it will restore the phone. And then start from that point:
unlock bootloader, flash kernel and install new Rom imediatly after flash kernel. DONT LET YOU PHONE START WIHT OTHER ROM OTHERWISE IT WILL GET THE SMA PROBLEM! Put the ROM file in the SD card and after install new kernel go imediatley to CWM and install the ROM.
It should work!
cheers mate iv just downloaded it and run it, this is all that happens once i restart in flashmode, any ideas
Go to the Development section for your phone in this forum and try to find a ROM that is based on the stock rom (I think you should still be able to nstall xRecovery on your phone and enter it), then flash it just like you would other custom roms.
how can i go about installing xrecovery mate as i cant access phone the way it is, i can get it into flashmode, using the power and home button then using back quickly after i restart, iv tried flashing a custom kernel back onto it too from flashtool but it gives an error and doesnt do anything, if only i could get that kernel back on at least just to get it out of the freezing!
Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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its saying device connected with usb debugging off, lol, what now, is there anyway to flash back to stock via flashtool as i have stock e10i 2.1 uk stock rom, if so how mate, appreciate the help! iv really jumped in at the deep end and got all confused, used to flashing samsungs!
are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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its the x10 mini mate, e10 model!
ok hang on
this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
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this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
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im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
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im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
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ok guys this is what im getting when trying to flash stock rom via flash tool
Hey everyone,
I hope i'm not being a pain in the toot for asking this, but I have the above issue. I've been trying for the past several weeks to resolve it but no luck.
I've unlocked my boot loader (worst decision ever) and installed a custom recovery; TWRP in that case. After some time I decided to go back to the official firmware. I already knew about Sony's flash tool which I tried but for some weird reason the flash tool (emma) doesn't recognise the f5122 model just the single sim variant f5121.
I've also tried to download the firmware manually using xperifirm which for some idiotic reason never worked (connection keeps getting messed up and the download fails)
I've managed to get my hands on the .tft file for nougat firmware and once I started the flash tool (developed independently by some awesome guy) it would also fail. Something about needing to enable debugging over usb (which is duh enabled) and enabling Unknown Sources (also duh enabled)
Any idea if there's something else that I didn't try/paid attention to?
P.S i'm currently running the Poison rom (found it here on xda) which works well but I've read that I won't receive any OTA updates.
Thanking you all in advance :fingers-crossed:
-=-=- first, Did you backup DRM before unlock bootloader ?
second, You can flash any x firmware with flashtool on flashmode ( search to find how to turn it on).
third, xperia firm can download well on day time, i think so because i live in vietnam and it only work between 8am to 4pm after that the connection lost.
1. No i didn't backup this thing (didn't know why I needed to)
2. I tried flash tool on windows and mac but without success, maybe I need to load a firmware downloaded with xperifirm in order to make it work
3. I'll keep trying with the xperifirm thingy
Any ideas if there's something that I missed?
1. Sometime Sony release some new Firmware and you need that backup to restore DRM key for full function of sony like xreal...
2. you miss flash scipt ( I guest) so to make it more clearly please give me the image when you flash stock rom
See that there is not ftfs fo X or X Dual on XDA. Strange.
If You cannot download it through XperiFirm, try my upload for my polish forum:
http://www.xperiasite.pl/forum/341-xperia-x/
I'm trying to add every firmware - one unbranded (usually one of the firsts which get) and for all polish carriers - for every Sony device.
There are GDrive and MEGA links, so choose which suits You better.
Excellent news people (at least for me )
I've managed to get stock firmware from xperifirm
Flashed the bastard and locked the bootloader!
Thank you all for your kind support )