Hey, I hope I can get some help here. I'm a total noob and I don't know if other similar threads apply to me. Anyway, I have a rooted Xperia Neo V, with ICS 4.0.3 and I used ROM Manager app to casually flash the "Xperia Pureness" ROM I downloaded. I didn't do a full wipe because I was too stupid to look at the instructions. Is this fixable?
download this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
read this how to how to install kernel...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
if u do not get it post your queries
Xperia Neo V stuck at SONY logo
hey i also have the same problem. I forgot to wipe dalvik cache. Stuck at SONY logo. I havent unlocked my bootloader , so can i flash kernel mention in the above post.
skral said:
hey i also have the same problem. I forgot to wipe dalvik cache. Stuck at SONY logo. I havent unlocked my bootloader , so can i flash kernel mention in the above post.
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you can install roms that can be installed on unlocked bootloaders....read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
can you get into CWM ??
samneov said:
download this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
read this how to how to install kernel...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
if u do not get it post your queries
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Thank you. At some point the instructions require that I enter *#06# on my phone but I can't boot, it gets stuck at the Sony logo. Is this step necessary?
as can be interpreted u have a unlocked bootloader( i guess that's right)
you can try to use Sony Ericssion Update service to restore your phone to ICS
read this 1. http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/message/176189
and this 2.http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/30938
see if it helps
I used SEUS to install stock rom . Now its working but all apps are gone.
so i can install any custom rom? Also did this happen because i didnt wipe dalvik cache bfore installing the rom.
samneov said:
you can install roms that can be installed on unlocked bootloaders....read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
can you get into CWM ??
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skral said:
I used SEUS to install stock rom . Now its working but all apps are gone.
so i can install any custom rom? Also did this happen because i didnt wipe dalvik cache bfore installing the rom.
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Ya ..you can install custom ROMS now i hope u hv boot loader unlocked ..head over to the Neov development section and download the ROM you want ..Follow the instructions really carefully while installing ROMS
And the answer of your second question is NO. When installing stock ROM or repairing it all apps and setting are gone nothing to do with wipe dalvik cache
Problem persists
So i tried installing pureness once more, this time i made sure i wiped davik cache. Same problem stuck at SONY and so had to revert to stock once more. I havent unlocked BL yet. Is it necessary for installing Pureness. Also can somebody tell me if i am doing it right.
1) used flash tool to downgrade to .562
2)rooted using Doomlords tool
3)Used flash tool to upgrade back to .431
4)Installed cwm auto installer apk from google play
5)Installed cwm
6)Booted into recovery
7)Made a backup
8)Used install from zip option to install Pureness
9) reboot and its stuck
Cant even access cwm since its stuck at that point , so i cant use the backup also right.
First, flash a specific kernel for that ROM.. Look for the link for kernels in the above post!
Flash the kernel first.. Reboot into recovery... Wipe data, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache... And then install zip from sd card!
Reboot your phone! You'll be done now!
flashing kernel
I am guessing for flashing the kernel , i have to unlock bootloader.
You didn't unlock your bootloader?!
You definitely can't flash a custom kernel without unlocking it!
I suggest you go with the official Sony's way..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
BL
but that will void my warranty right and i will no longer be able to use SEUS for reveting to stock.
Yea.. That would void your warranty!
But unlocking the bootloader will allow to install custom ROMs which shall be very fast and smooth as compared to the stock one... and I don't think you'll revert back to stock!
Though relocking can be done but you won't be able to update your phone through over the air updates!
It's your choice!
1. Unlock bootloader using sony's,
Method
2. Flash the custom kernel
3. Get into CWM
4.wipe delvic/data/battery stat
5. Install custom rom
6. Install gapps(if necessary)
7.wipe delvic
8. Reboot
That are common steps
Also use the recommended kernel by the developer
Also follow his instruction...if in doubt serch if still confused post here
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Mods ftw
I dont want to unlock bootloader now. Presently having fun with different mods . Once i get tired of them , will try unlocking. Please suggest some useful mods.Currently installed Romcontrol by jjdoctor and walkman for ICS by thilinac.
SAMPLE TUTORIAL
I-SCREAM-11i + Night-Elf kernel RC5 tutorial
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requirement: unlock bootloader
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download I-Scream_official_431.zip [copy to sd card]
download I-Scream_official_431_update.zip [copy to sd card]
download I-Scream_restore_vdd_level.zip [copy to sd card]
download FASTBOOT [extract to PC]
download kernel [boot_ics_v1_rc5.img]
copy/paste it to fastboot folder
rename it to boot.img
open cmd window(by pressing shift+right click mouse & open command window)
turn off phone,connect phone to pc by pressing settings button (now led will turn on will lit blue) [PdaNetA350x64 for 64BIT OS driver]
paste this in cmd - fastboot flash boot boot.img
press enter
================================================== ======================================
- reboot into recovery [power button then repeatedly press volume up]
- [wipe cache partition, advance wipe dalvik cache]
- install zip from sdcard I-Scream_official_431.zip
- install zip from sdcard I-Scream_restore_vdd_level.zip
- reboot into system
LED Flash not working
I was trying out some of the mods (ROM Contol and Walkman music for ICS) and now the LED flash is not working and camera image is upside down. Any idea why?
skral said:
but that will void my warranty right and i will no longer be able to use SEUS for reveting to stock.
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even if u unlock u r boot loader you would be able to use SEUS....i did so when my phone simple stopped responding after flashing certain kernel
skral said:
I was trying out some of the mods (ROM Contol and Walkman music for ICS) and now the LED flash is not working and camera image is upside down. Any idea why?
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please read the related threads carefully ....use search.....usually there is a solution given.....else it is a bug which will be fixed in the next release....do a little digging:laugh:
basically i have the same problem.. (neo)
already unlocked bootloader.. apply nightelf kernel successfully..
step i do:
- backup in CWM
- reboot into recovery [power button then repeatedly press volume up]
- [wipe cache partition, advance wipe dalvik cache]
- install zip from sdcard Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_3_NeoV.zip
- install zip from sdcard Neo_patch_for_Xperia_Pureness_build_3.zip
- reboot into system
still stuck at sony logo.. then i remove battery, try to boot into cwm..
it still works!
but the cwm background pic changed with wording "CWM-based recovery v5.0.2.7 Full (by DooMLoRD)".. not like before..
so.. got any idea or solution? thx in advance...
Related
Is there a guide somewhere for how to use it?
If i want to flash a rom etc how?
How do I enter recovery and exit it?
Sent from my Xperia S on which The Kernel has been installed but he bought no chicken.....
1. enter recovery: spam vol + while the Sony logo is on screen
2. move into recovery: use vol up and down to navigate and Power to chose opionion
3. exit recovery: if you are somwhere intoe recoery, use the ***go Back*** function and if you are in to the first screen use ***reboot into System***
4. Flash a Rom: the rom must be as a zip file on the SD Card from the phone. boot into recovery and use "Install zip from SD" and then "chose Zip from SD", search the Rom and press yes, install the rom"
5. if you want to a real proper install, chose first "wipe Data/Factory reset" and say yes and go then to Advanced and chose "whipe Dalvik Cache" and say yes, and than look to the point four. Point five is needet if you downgrade a system or if you chose a complet different Customrom from tbe installed rom. if you update or want to repair a installed rom, Wipping data/factory reset is not needet, maybe Wipe dalvik-Cache also, but the Dalvik Wipe destroy no one of personal dates and to wipe them help to boot all apps proper
this are the important option of CWM, the most needet
Thanks! If you install a rom using it, say an ics update comes out, will i lose root like if you use flashtool? Or from now on will root and recovery stay no matter what?
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Ben36 said:
Thanks! If you install a rom using it, say an ics update comes out, will i lose root like if you use flashtool? Or from now on will root and recovery stay no matter what?
Sent from my Xperia S on which The Kernel has been installed but he bought no chicken.....
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Root and recovery will stay as long as you flash from recovery. Recovery is a part of the kernel image, so flashing a new Android version or using flashtool will replace your kernel with a different one that is not guaranteed to have recovery. This is only true for Sony devices, as most other vendors use a separate place to store the recovery files which means whatever you flash it should still be there.
So I'd have to flash a custom rom next as if i flash a sony one the kernel and recovery will be replaced again?
Sent from my Xperia S on which The Kernel has been installed but he bought no chicken.....
well excuse me i'm not so PRO in ROMs but i've tried at least
i don't think if you flash a custom ROM would remove recovery ... cuz when you flash a custom firmware you are using recovery with a ZIP file in your SD card to do so .... there are a lot of hard not understandable tutorials to tell you how so you just gotta try and i've always got a boot-loop and it SUCKS . thanks
hello..
i've search thru the forum, and my prob is somehow differ than others..
already unlocked bootloader.. apply custom kernel successfully..
step i do to flash rom:
- backup in CWM
- reboot into recovery [power button then repeatedly press volume up]
- [wipe cache partition, advance wipe dalvik cache, battery stat]
- install custom ROM zip from sdcard (with no ERROR reports or problem during flashing)
- reboot into system
still stuck at sony logo.. wait around 1 hour.. nothing happened...
then i remove battery, try to boot into cwm..
success..
but the cwm background pic changed with wording "CWM-based recovery v5.0.2.7 Full (by DooMLoRD)".. not like before.. and i restored back..
the ROM i tried is Pureness build 3 and jjHybrid 3.1.. both give same problem..
check screenshot of my system below.. is there's any problem with my system?
or it is related to odex?
so.. got any idea or possible solution?
or my phone problem itself?
thx in advance...
try other kernel...
1. Pureness build 3 ,Kernel :Night Elfs ICS Kernel mod
2. jjHybrid 3.1,Kernel Use any of Following
a) STOCK Kernel (No OverClocking)
b) shardul_seth Kernel
c) Night-Elf Kernel
d) Adridu kernel
look at specific thread,you will find the answer.
dualsh0ck said:
hello..
i've search thru the forum, and my prob is somehow differ than others..
already unlocked bootloader.. apply custom kernel successfully..
step i do to flash rom:
- backup in CWM
- reboot into recovery [power button then repeatedly press volume up]
- [wipe cache partition, advance wipe dalvik cache, battery stat]
- install custom ROM zip from sdcard (with no ERROR reports or problem during flashing)
- reboot into system
still stuck at sony logo.. wait around 1 hour.. nothing happened...
then i remove battery, try to boot into cwm..
success..
but the cwm background pic changed with wording "CWM-based recovery v5.0.2.7 Full (by DooMLoRD)".. not like before.. and i restored back..
the ROM i tried is Pureness build 3 and jjHybrid 3.1.. both give same problem..
check screenshot of my system below.. is there's any problem with my system?
or it is related to odex?
so.. got any idea or possible solution?
or my phone problem itself?
thx in advance...
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I see that you are not wiping/formatting your data.. Wiping data is essential when installing a custom ROMs or switching ROMs..
Before wiping cache, format your data first!
iamdchosen1 said:
I see that you are not wiping/formatting your data.. Wiping data is essential when installing a custom ROMs or switching ROMs..
Before wiping cache, format your data first!
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it is not enough to wipe cache, dalvik-cache, battery stat etc? becoz i already done all that through CWM.
and a noob question, how to properly format the data? phone data or sdcard data?
megatpanji said:
try other kernel...
1. Pureness build 3 ,Kernel :Night Elfs ICS Kernel mod
2. jjHybrid 3.1,Kernel Use any of Following
a) STOCK Kernel (No OverClocking)
b) shardul_seth Kernel
c) Night-Elf Kernel
d) Adridu kernel
look at specific thread,you will find the answer.
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thx but problem above already appeared when i tried to flash pureness build 3 ROM on night-elf kernel..
dualsh0ck said:
it is not enough to wipe cache, dalvik-cache, battery stat etc? becoz i already done all that through CWM.
and a noob question, how to properly format the data? phone data or sdcard data?
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The data has to be wiped when you install a custom ROM.. Since some of the data can cause troubles to the new ROM you have installed..
I advice you to do the following when installing a ROM.. Follow step by step..
- Flash the kernel first
- Boot into CWM mode by pressing 'volume down'
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- install custom zip from sd card i.e your custom ROM zip file
- reboot now
there you go now!
PS. Data formatting has to be done in CWM mode and it will not erase your sd data! So relax!
Also, press 'Thanks' if I helped you!
CHEERS!
iamdchosen1 said:
The data has to be wiped when you install a custom ROM.. Since some of the data can cause troubles to the new ROM you have installed..
I advice you to do the following when installing a ROM.. Follow step by step..
- Flash the kernel first
- Boot into CWM mode by pressing 'volume down'
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- install custom zip from sd card i.e your custom ROM zip file
- reboot now
there you go now!
PS. Data formatting has to be done in CWM mode and it will not erase your sd data! So relax!
Also, press 'Thanks' if I helped you!
CHEERS!
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according to my first post. here
dualsh0ck said:
step i do to flash rom:
- backup in CWM
- reboot into recovery [power button then repeatedly press volume up]
- [wipe cache partition, advance wipe dalvik cache, battery stat]
- install custom ROM zip from sdcard (with no ERROR reports or problem during flashing)
- reboot into system
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i've already done all wiping in CWM. but still stuck at sony logo.maybe i'll try some other kernel for jjhybrid3.1
Did you tried what I said?
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iamdchosen1 said:
Did you tried what I said?
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
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one thing.. if i already used custom kernel and i want to change to another custom kernel.. can i just flash new custom kernel on the old custom kernel?
i have suave kernel now.. and i want to change to alliance kernel..
dualsh0ck said:
one thing.. if i already used custom kernel and i want to change to another custom kernel.. can i just flash new custom kernel on the old custom kernel?
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Yes.
after flashing Alliance1.4 kernel.. my phone got error message "com.android.phone has stopped". what happened?
as before, i just reflash to stock fw.. or there is another solution?
dualsh0ck said:
after flashing Alliance1.4 kernel.. my phone got error message "com.android.phone has stopped". what happened?
as before, i just reflash to stock fw.. or there is another solution?
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I don't know why you're getting so much errors?!
I flashed everything on one go and all were just fine to work!
Please tell me your exact process of doing all this?
iamdchosen1 said:
I don't know why you're getting so much errors?!
I flashed everything on one go and all were just fine to work!
Please tell me your exact process of doing all this?
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before this with alliance1.1 and suave6 kernel work with no probs.
must i tell this in every reply?
this is the exact step doing all of this..
flash kernel via fastboot thru command prompt window..
and flash rom thru cwm with this step..
- reboot into recovery [power button then repeatedly press volume up]
- [wipe data/factory reset,cache partition, advance wipe dalvik cache, battery stat]
- install custom ROM zip from sdcard (with no ERROR reports or problem during flashing)
- reboot into system
and chill bro. i have problem here, and i ask about it because i dont know what to do.
and fastboot folder must placed in android-sdk folders or it is not necessary?
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Are you sure the kernels are compatible with the custom ROM you are using? Usually the developer suggests some ROMs. Also, you might need a different baseband for the kernels you are using. Which ROM are you using? Some have extra steps you have to perform.
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Only boot.img has to be placed in android sdk folder.
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Sorry I'm not awake today. Boot.img must be in android sdk and only the fastboot.exe file. I doubt it's got anything to do with that though, if you can successfully flash kernels.
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Vampirmaniac said:
Are you sure the kernels are compatible with the custom ROM you are using? Usually the developer suggests some ROMs. Also, you might need a different baseband for the kernels you are using. Which ROM are you using? Some have extra steps you have to perform.
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yup i'm sure.. because i want to flash night-elf kernel + jjhybrid3.1 rom..
as for now i use stock rom because can't successfully flash any custom rom..
my baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72.. it is also related?
HEY EVEN I HAD THE SAME SAME PROBLEM BEFORE...its was that i followed all the steps n still was stuck at bootlogo
even if i tried to go to recovery n flash the rom again , it simply said CANNOT MOUNT SD CARD.
So I tried to format my sd card using SDFORMATTER 3.1 and flashed the om again and :laugh: it WORKED
SO BASICALLY TRY TO FORMAT THE SD CARD USING SD FORMATTER software and not the windows default one.
IT WORKED FOR ME AND HOPE IT WILL FOR YOU ALSO
SD CARD FORMATTER 3.1 link google it
hey guys... really need help here...
i just successful UNLOCKED Bootloader,CWM and install custom kernel..
After fastboot the custom kernel (suave) then enter the CWM to flash custom ROM(Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_6.00_NeoV)... wipe all data and other common step.. then i reboot the system
My phone get boot loop after that. So i remove the battery then enter the CWM again.. but the colour change to red and detect my phone as "xperia ARC".. plzzz.. i really stuck here
hello ,
i have Xperia NEO with ics 4.0.4 , 4.1.b.0.431 .. and i want to use a custom rom as the stock one is laggy and slow !! (its my first attemp to use custom rom )
FIRST .. i've unlocked bootloader by the official method of sony website..
SECOND .. rooted the device by this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681940
THIRD .. installed CWM by the new method of this topic :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
FOURTH .. made a backup by CWM .
now ... is everytihng ok ? can i flash any custom rom by cwm ?
if any problem happens can i restore the backup by cwm without problem ??
sorry for the very noob questions but its my first try ...
thanx in advance..
Yes .. u can.. just browse the development section.. i personally recommend the cm9 (rc2).
And dont worry.. everyone was a noob once..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
please help ...
i tried to flash SOS 1.3 rom and the device now to booting ... it's stucking at the sony logo ....
please help ...
Did you flash a custom kernel before installing the ROM?
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
sarmoodi said:
please help ...
i tried to flash SOS 1.3 rom and the device now to booting ... it's stucking at the sony logo ....
please help ...
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Dont panic.
First install a new kernel image, like Suave Kernel Suave Kernel
This will install also a CWM. After, install a new ROM in CWM.
I´m using Pureness, but requires a different kernel than Suave. But you can follow the instructions of Suave Kernel:
Steps:
1. Power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE -> switch off device hold menu key & plugin usb. (LED notification turns BLUE)
2. check fastboot with "fastboot devices"
3. flash boot image
fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Reboot with "fastboot reboot"
Before install a new rom, be sure to wipe all information in cache, dalvik and system partitions, as in the instructions (from Pureness):
1.Factory reset in cwm
2.wipe cache partition
3.wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /cache
6.Format /Data
7.Install rom zip
8.Reboot now and you are done !
1. Always flash kernels before installing custom roms
2.always wipe phone completely (cache,dalvik,data...)
3. Not all kernels are compatible with all roms, so read each dev post carefully,and then flash corresponding kernels.
^as he said, first wipe all the kinds of data's before installing any new ROM & remember to take backup always.
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thanx everebody for support ..
i did not flash a kernel .. so this is the problem as i've understood ...
i've entered to cwm by hotboot method :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681940
and flashed jj hybrid rom ... and it worked with the stock kernel ...
so next time if i want to flash a custom rom i have to flash a compatible kernel first ..
thanx again ..
i've installing MIUI rom v4(3.2.22) for my neov ics..
at my old thread..the xda'er says it works well with my .587 kernel
so i did
Spoiler
How to Install MIUIv4:
1) Download & copy ROM file to your SD-card
2) Download and flash any ICS kernel for your phone. (you can find some of them here)
3) Enter in to CWM and do factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache.
4) Flash ROM using "Install zip from SD-card" (Use Install for Locked boot option in ROM setup if your use kernel without Init.d support, and for Unlocked boot if it support)
5) Install Wi-Fi modules if this require your kernel (optional) (some kernels require modules to WiFi works, but not all)
6) Reboot your phone.
7) 1st boot will be much longer (5 mins maximum)
8) Reboot after 1st boot.
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Ihave done everything..factory resetted,cache wiped, dalvik as well..refer to the quote, 1st boot will be much longer, 5mins for maximum..but i;ve left there 1hours still nothing happen
URGENT..my mum probaly will kill me if she knows i made my bday present like this!!
Info:
Havent unlock bootloader(althought its allowed)
4.1.b.0.587 stock ics kernel
Hey!
ItsNick said:
i've installing MIUI rom v4(3.2.22) for my neov ics..
at my old thread..the xda'er says it works well with my .587 kernel
so i did
Ihave done everything..factory resetted,cache wiped, dalvik as well..refer to the quote, 1st boot will be much longer, 5mins for maximum..but i;ve left there 1hours still nothing happen
URGENT..my mum probaly will kill me if she knows i made my bday present like this!!
Info:
Havent unlock bootloader(althought its allowed)
4.1.b.0.587 stock ics kernel
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Dont Worry man..!
just download sony pc companion or SEUS,
and just connect phone and click update...
just follow the simple steps..
Please hit 'thanks' if i helped
As srik9999 said download seus and just repair it.
You can use flashtool too but i reccomend seus.
Also when it says first boot might take some time it means that you will have already accesed your bootanimation and you wait.
Just a last thing. You probably did something wrong or you used a download manager and your zip got corrupted
srik9999 said:
Dont Worry man..!
just download sony pc companion or SEUS,
and just connect phone and click update...
just follow the simple steps..
Please hit 'thanks' if i helped
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martirio3000 said:
As srik9999 said download seus and just repair it.
You can use flashtool too but i reccomend seus.
Also when it says first boot might take some time it means that you will have already accesed your bootanimation and you wait.
Just a last thing. You probably did something wrong or you used a download manager and your zip got corrupted
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my seus always say device disconnected but i dint even touch it..
ItsNick said:
i've installing MIUI rom v4(3.2.22) for my neov ics..
at my old thread..the xda'er says it works well with my .587 kernel
so i did
Ihave done everything..factory resetted,cache wiped, dalvik as well..refer to the quote, 1st boot will be much longer, 5mins for maximum..but i;ve left there 1hours still nothing happen
URGENT..my mum probaly will kill me if she knows i made my bday present like this!!
Info:
Havent unlock bootloader(althought its allowed)
4.1.b.0.587 stock ics kernel
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You have missed an very very important step......yo need the format the system after doing a factory reset....
I have also got stucked in sony logo for many times before knowing the format /system....flash the rom again using flash tool and install the custom rom using below steps.
1: full factory reset
2: wipe dalvik
3: wipe cache
4: wipe battery stast (not very important)
5: format system
6: format data
7: format cache
8: flash the rom
9: in aroma
10: wipe dalvik and cache (IN AROMA!!!)
11: install your needed files like rom etc and files you want
12: reboot
13: done
the above steps wrks perfect for me....Hope its useful for everyone who got stuck in sony logo....
ItsNick said:
my seus always say device disconnected but i dint even touch it..
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Just use flashtool & flash stock ftf with full wipe
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Hey guys,
I really need help about flashig a custom rom for my xperia mini. Because whenever i flash this custom rom(Zelly Cream) it successfully installed and i followed everything in the procedures given by the dev (wipe cahe/data/ format system etc) but the problem is when i reboot the system it wont go through the sony logo and i cant even access to the recovery. The only thing that i did is flashing again the stock firmware to fix the problem. But i want to use a custom rom. Need help guys! my mini is rooted, installed cwm 5.0, locked bootloader, stock kernel, build no. 587.
I would really appreciate if someone can help me.
Thanks in advance
Dont worry Bro!! i ve got The solution!!
The reason this happened is because u forgot to format system from mount and storage!! No big deal!!
Now since u have a locked bootloader in order to unbrick ur phone u have to download sony update Service from sony site...
n follow the Procedure On screen!!
n ull get stock official ICS!! n unbrick ur Phone!!
Dont Worry!
U have root ur Fone again!! :fingers-crossed:
Cheers!:good:
Do hit Thanks !! :cyclops:
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Zedfailon said:
Hey guys,
I really need help about flashig a custom rom for my xperia mini. Because whenever i flash this custom rom(Zelly Cream) it successfully installed and i followed everything in the procedures given by the dev (wipe cahe/data/ format system etc) but the problem is when i reboot the system it wont go through the sony logo and i cant even access to the recovery. The only thing that i did is flashing again the stock firmware to fix the problem. But i want to use a custom rom. Need help guys! my mini is rooted, installed cwm 5.0, locked bootloader, stock kernel, build no. 587.
I would really appreciate if someone can help me.
Thanks in advance
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did u wipe Dalvik Cache!???
Are you sure you followed all the steps properly and you chose Xperia mini? Try it again
0. Locked Boot Loaders should Install CWM
1. Reboot to cwm.
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Wipe dalvik cache under advanced menu.
5. Format data under mount and storage menu.
6. Format system under mount and storage menu.
7. Format cache under mount and storage menu.
8. Install zip from sd card.
9. Follow the steps in aroma installer to install the rom.
10. Untick Reboot Device when installation completed.
11. Go back to CWM & Reboot from there.
12. When System boots up go to Developer Option & Tick "Force GPU Rendering".
13. Active Users Flash Home_Key fix from Addon Section
Note: After installation, first boot may take several minutes (to create cache, dalvik cache etc.) to start your device. Leave your device for 20-30 minutes to settle down the rom. Also at first boot you may notice a high ram usages (less free ram). It is natural because android system occupy a lot of memory while settling down the new rom. After 30-40 minutes reboot your device and you are now ready to fly with your newly installed rom.
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Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
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superRiyaz said:
The reason this happened is because u forgot to format system from mount and storage!! No big deal!!
Now since u have a locked bootloader in order to unbrick ur phone u have to download sony update Service from sony site...
n follow the Procedure On screen!!
n ull get stock official ICS!! n unbrick ur Phone!!
Dont Worry!
U have root ur Fone again!! :fingers-crossed:
Cheers!:good:
Do hit Thanks !! :cyclops:
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did u wipe Dalvik Cache!???
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Yes i've followed every instruction. (wipe dalvik cache, cache, format system, format data) but still i cant go through the sony logo. Now my current rom is the stock rom ics build no. 587. Rooted and installed cwm
Btw, thanks for the reply
mihahn said:
Are you sure you followed all the steps properly and you chose Xperia mini? Try it again
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
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Yes bro. I did it twice already and the same thing happened. I chose xperia mini and followed all other stuff in the aroma installer, untick the reboot device, etc. But still no luck of going through the sony logo. i've left my phone for over 1hour and its still in the sony logo.
Have you selected locked bootloader option in Aroma installer? I tried Zelly cream with Lupus kernel - it worked fine
z1WV said:
Have you selected locked bootloader option in Aroma installer? I tried Zelly cream with Lupus kernel - it worked fine
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Yes i've selected it. And it still doesn't work. Any help? I really want to use that rom so bad.
Did you flash the kernel Included (or recomended) for your rom? because if you are stuck at a sony logo it seems to me that you still have stock kernel.
Edit: it seems that you have just hot boot the first kernel with recovery so when you boot again it just revert to stock Kernel.
That would explain why you can't access to recovery the second time.
You need to really flash the kernel:
1. Turn your phone off
2. Plus the usb Cable in While pressing volume up.
3. "fastboot flash boot boot.img" If you use fastboot in command line or "Select Kernel to Flash" button if you use fastboot in Flashtool.
Edit2: Ok I just realised that you have Locked bootloader so what i just told you won't work. Sorry.
Did you really follow step 10 and 11 and chose "reboot to system"?
The only thing I can think of would be to unlock your bootloader using mihahn thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750 and then install a custom kernel.
tym0 said:
Did you flash the kernel Included (or recomended) for your rom? because if you are stuck at a sony logo it seems to me that you still have stock kernel.
Edit: it seems that you have just hot boot the first kernel with recovery so when you boot again it just revert to stock Kernel.
That would explain why you can't access to recovery the second time.
You need to really flash the kernel:
1. Turn your phone off
2. Plus the usb Cable in While pressing volume up.
3. "fastboot flash boot boot.img" If you use fastboot in command line or "Select Kernel to Flash" button if you use fastboot in Flashtool.
Edit2: Ok I just realised that you have Locked bootloader so what i just told you won't work. Sorry.
Did you really follow step 10 and 11 and chose "reboot to system"?
The only thing I can think of would be to unlock your bootloader using mihahn thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750 and then install a custom kernel.
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Thanks for the reply bro, yeah but it is said in the rom that it works with stock kernel. I dont want to unlock my bootloader maybe i'll brick my phone and i don't know how to fix that. I'm pretty sure that i've followed every steps given by the dev but still the same thing happened. Now, i tried to flash the stock kernel and root again and install cwm again then i tried to flash the custom rom via cwm and followed every steps then reboot. And still it wont go through the sony logo. really need help guys!
Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply bro, yeah but it is said in the rom that it works with stock kernel. I dont want to unlock my bootloader maybe i'll brick my phone and i don't know how to fix that. I'm pretty sure that i've followed every steps given by the dev but still the same thing happened. Now, i tried to flash the stock kernel and root again and install cwm again then i tried to flash the custom rom via cwm and followed every steps then reboot. And still it wont go through the sony logo. really need help guys!
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When you have 10 posts you may ask in the dev thread, maybe there's a little step we all missed and so it's not working
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
mihahn said:
When you have 10 posts you may ask in the dev thread, maybe there's a little step we all missed and so it's not working
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
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yeah i've never seen a feedback from people that's using the zelly cream rom with a stock kernel, maybe the problem is with the stock kernel. Now i'll try some other custom roms out there maybe they'll work with the stock kernel and a locked bootloader.
Thanks for the support guys!
BTW superRiyaz, mihahn,z1WV,tym0
Hey guys! i've made the rom working for my xperia mini! all i did is install again and follow again the instructions! i don't why the third time i tried to install this rom is working! I did all the same steps again and im shocked that it go through the sony logo!
anyways thanks for cooperating guys! you got my thanks! i'm done with my problem!
Edit: Sorry didn't see the above post. Happy you solved your problem.
tym0 said:
Edit: Sorry didn't see the above post. Happy you solved your problem.
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yeah thanks anyway
mihahn said:
Are you sure you followed all the steps properly and you chose Xperia mini? Try it again
Sent from my SK17i running stock ics (.587)
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Hi, the first time i tried this i only wiped data/factory reset and nothing else, so when i rebooted from recovery mode i got stuck at sony logo. Took me some time to fix everything (flash stock ICS on device, root phone and install cwm again).
Now i did all this:
0. Locked Boot Loaders should Install CWM
1. Reboot to cwm.
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Wipe dalvik cache under advanced menu.
5. Format data under mount and storage menu.
6. Format system under mount and storage menu.
7. Format cache under mount and storage menu.
8. Install zip from sd card.
9. Follow the steps in aroma installer to install the rom.
10. Untick Reboot Device when installation completed.
11. Go back to CWM & Reboot from there.
12. When System boots up go to Developer Option & Tick "Force GPU Rendering".
13. Active Users Flash Home_Key fix from Addon Section
Now when i rebooted from CWM (recovery mode) the sony logo appears for about 10 sec, than disappears for about 5-10 sec, and it's doing this over and over again for about 10min now.
Any ideas ?
ur000s said:
Hi, the first time i tried this i only wiped data/factory reset and nothing else, so when i rebooted from recovery mode i got stuck at sony logo. Took me some time to fix everything (flash stock ICS on device, root phone and install cwm again).
Now i did all this:
0. Locked Boot Loaders should Install CWM
1. Reboot to cwm.
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Wipe dalvik cache under advanced menu.
5. Format data under mount and storage menu.
6. Format system under mount and storage menu.
7. Format cache under mount and storage menu.
8. Install zip from sd card.
9. Follow the steps in aroma installer to install the rom.
10. Untick Reboot Device when installation completed.
11. Go back to CWM & Reboot from there.
12. When System boots up go to Developer Option & Tick "Force GPU Rendering".
13. Active Users Flash Home_Key fix from Addon Section
Now when i rebooted from CWM (recovery mode) the sony logo appears for about 10 sec, than disappears for about 5-10 sec, and it's doing this over and over again for about 10min now.
Any ideas ?
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Which phone are you using?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
Which phone are you using?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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SE wt19i
ur000s said:
SE wt19i
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Why did you flash the active user home button fix? It's for Xperia active st17 users! I guess that's the problem
Reinstall the rom like you did before and don't flash the active fix! It should work fine
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
Why did you flash the active user home button fix? It's for Xperia active st17 users! I guess that's the problem
Reinstall the rom like you did before and don't flash the active fix! It should work fine
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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I actually didn't do that, because when i reboot from CWM (after installing rom) that's where the sony logo flashes in about 10s intervals.
unable to install custom rom
Hi guys..Currently I'm using "Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro".I have rooted my phone by "Flash Tool" for Sony, I also unlocked my bootlocker too that time.
After the rooting process has been finished I have installed "ROM manager" from Play Store. Then I install "CWM v5.0.2.7" via ROM manager. But the whole problem is that now i can't istall custom ROM for my device. Because in the CWM recovey menu it is showing "Xperia Arc[v03] {ICS}".
I am able too wipe factory data, cache and delvik cache, it is also showing installation process of custom rom.After the installation process completed, my phone is not booting into Custom Rom. Its repeatedly showing sony icon, then it is automatically rebooting. I took back up for my phone also,and I can also recover from that.Also I tried "X-parts" app from play store, and installed cwm for xperia 2011 series. But the same "Xperia Arc" is showing till now.
note: I followed all the steps[/B]