hey guys, i am using feralab v20 with unlocked bootloader and ferakernel.
if i use seus and do update to 2.3.3 stock (without relocking bootloader), will i lose my ferakernel and recovery? can i still boot up?
i don't think SEUS can even do an update. SEUS won't be able to read software from your phone (Feralab version). thus, it will just prompt you that your phone doesn't need an update.
hi
BordenG said:
i don't think SEUS can even do an update. SEUS won't be able to read software from your phone (Feralab version). thus, it will just prompt you that your phone doesn't need an update.
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but, you can still force an update via seus. what will happen then? any idea? pls help
Look. You can flash your phone with SEUS, ofcourse...You don't have to relock bootloader. I can't remember if you will loose Ferakernel, because I did it couple months ago... But if you loose it, you can always flash your kernel again with flastool, and have stock Rom with a kernel and Xrecovery. You must flash kernel for stock rom, so check if Ferakernel is for Stock roms. Also you may try Doomkernel v6 1113 for UB with bootmanager v2.0. If your phone become unrooted you will always be able to gain ROOT with Doom's easy root method.
So, don't be afraid to flash your phone with SEUS, I did it couple of times...
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Is it possible to downgrade from 2.3.3 to 2.1 if so how ? as to my haste i of course went straight to the upgrade without even thinking and put a 3 on my o2 phone haha :L
downgrading to stock 2.1 rom was no problem for me using the flash tool
SeZ87 said:
downgrading to stock 2.1 rom was no problem for me using the flash tool
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agreed, have done a downgrade myself tonight and it worked no problem
Do the steps from the flashtool guide work in 2.3.3? Or is something else needed?
I did a backup with backup and restore and didn't know that it no longer works on gingerbread (damn SE that doesn't tell that on pc companion or seus)
I Can not Downgrade with flashtool
In middle of progress say : " aborted "
I stuck on flashing loader for about 10 minute then aborded
Yes, it's possible to downgrade from 2.3.3. to 2.1. I do it maybe 6-7 times in the last 24 hours without problems with flashtool 0.2.9.1. Try to change the USB port on your computer, remove the battery of your phone, llet pass 2-3 minutes put back battery WITHOUT turning on the phone and follow the instruction of flashtool.
Si-The-Spike said:
Is it possible to downgrade from 2.3.3 to 2.1 if so how ? as to my haste i of course went straight to the upgrade without even thinking and put a 3 on my o2 phone haha :L
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Yes.
You can flash any firmware onto any phone.
If you get an error/abort, just do it again.
Or try FlashTool 0.2.8 (I have issues with 0.2.9).
Hello there,
To start off, I am new to Android system but now, I am comfortable at using it.
My Device: Sony Ericsson WT19i
Firmware Version: 4.0.2.A.0.58
Root Status: Rooted
Did some googling on how to root phone, and successfully rooted my phone and same time found out that .62 version of my phone's firmware is not rootable so stayed positively there for a month.
Now seeing other users CM7, CM9, CWM(ClockWorkMod) and other stuff which I don't even know made me crazy to test them out too. Besides, sony's stock rom is getting on my nerves.
So, what do I do now? Could anyone direct me on
1. Updating to .62 and still be able to root.
2. Custom Mods? How?
A big thank you for going through this.
Regards,
GaNi
first unlock your bootloader and flash custom kernel..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
Doing OTA update on your phone will keep root. It means, if you have .58 firmware and root, and you do update via 3G or Wifi on your phone to .62, root stays the same.
For custom mods, you should first get familiar, what is ROM, kernel, what these do. Then it will be easier for you.
As for custom ROM, you will need custom kernel, which will require unlocked bootloader, which can be done via official method on Sony website, or via test point method(S1Tool). Either way you lose your warranty.
Regarding bootloader, look at screenshot please.
Do I still unlock it?
@someguy
The country which I reside costs a freaking lot for an MB, OTA updates could be my last alternative.
PS: Could we able to set the status back to normal so it doesn't look like it got it's warranty voided?
GxGaNi said:
Regarding bootloader, look at screenshot please.
Do I still unlock it?
@someguy
The country which I reside costs a freaking lot for an MB, OTA updates could be my last alternative.
PS: Could we able to set the status back to normal so it doesn't look like it got it's warranty voided?
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Yes you can unlock it
GxGaNi said:
Regarding bootloader, look at screenshot please.
Do I still unlock it?
@someguy
The country which I reside costs a freaking lot for an MB, OTA updates could be my last alternative.
PS: Could we able to set the status back to normal so it doesn't look like it got it's warranty voided?
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Yes, you can unlock the bootloader, both ways.
You can later on relock bootloader, then it will appear like this again.
OTA update can be done over WiFi also on your mobile.
Tried to do an OTA. Now it shows my phone is already on the latest software. No idea.
I decided to flash it with STOCK .62 ROM.
Is this ROM good to by flashed with? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560660
Author say's it rooted already. I'll just use a flash tool.
try to unlock bootloader first
Unlock bootloader on .58?
You say if I have .58 rooted phone and make OTA with Wi Fi, my phone will still be rooted. I try that, download update, mobile restart itself, but and the end of process show message "Error, cannot update"
I dont wont to unlock bootloader because I dont need custom kernel, I only need update stock kernel .62.
Thanks for reply.
my wt19i stuck at sony ericsson logo after install 062 with custom rom with root
anyone can help?
solved with flashing
sathreeyo said:
my wt19i stuck at sony ericsson logo after install 062 with custom rom with root
anyone can help?
solved with flashing
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Custom ROM also requires custom kernel.
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is kernel changing with changing rom or it stays until you change it?
manilu001 said:
is kernel changing with changing rom or it stays until you change it?
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I think you need Flashtools to flash a custom kernel (assuming the bootloader is previously unlocked) with ClockWork Mod (CWM) bundled.
After flashing the custom kernel, you reboot into CWM mode (depends on your phone model), erase system memory and install the new ROM (which should be in a .zip file in your SD Card).
Was anyone able to get "Ad Hoc" wpa_suplicant working for Live?
i just wanted to get root on .62 so i decided to flash .42 with wotan server and root it, then update .62 withc pc companion, root didnt stay. Tried several times. Help?
update via OTA not PC Companion
just search from one of the threads.. you need to flash rootxperia.zip..then you will have root for your bb
1. Wrong thread.
2. Updating with PC companion implies you're downloading STOCK FIRMWARE. Stock firmware is NOT pre rooted and therefore, no root and stuff. If you want root, try rooting with the methods given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
although, the most convenient and appropriate way to root would be to unlock BL and flash a custom kernel which is pre-rooted. Otherwise, whenever you flash a STOCK FIRMWARE, as the term implies, you well get STOCK stuff..and stock stuff is unrooted.
UNLESS, you flash a custom firmware which is modified and is rooted.
Akizella said:
i just wanted to get root on .62 so i decided to flash .42 with wotan server and root it, then update .62 withc pc companion, root didnt stay. Tried several times. Help?
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post in the right F***ING forum !!!
\Did you like check the F'ing general section ?? *FACEPALM*
I think I just might have discovered a (relatively) painless and (relatively) quick method of rooting a stock Sony ROM. The following process was executed on an Xperia Mini with bootloader unlocked via testpoint method.
1. Flash stock .431 Sony ROM (downloadable from here)
2. Reboot and let the initial setup steps complete
3. Hotboot using FlashTool with EXtended Stock Kernel available here
4. You are now partially but not completely rooted as TB will inform you
4. Connect to Google Play and update installed apps.
5 This will also update Superuser (remember, we're hotbooted using the EXtended Stock Kernel so Superuser is installed by default.
6. When you update Superuser, most probably what it does is push the appropriate files and set the correct permissions into the operating system.
7. Reboot normally now (with the standard/regular Sony included kernel) and you'll find yourself rooted as can be verified by TB and rootchecker
Please hit the thanks button if this was at all useful. It would be awesome if somebody could corroborate this by independent testing as well.
everyone knows flashing custom kernel with autoroot will automatically root your phone :/
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everyone knows flashing custom kernel with autoroot will automatically root your phone :/
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this wasn't a permanent flash of custom kernel. i temporarily hotbooted the custom kernel, updated superuser then rebooted back into stock kernel and the root was still there
rahimali said:
this wasn't a permanent flash of custom kernel. i temporarily hotbooted the custom kernel, updated superuser then rebooted back into stock kernel and the root was still there
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Anyway this method is for unlocked bootloaders and why do such long procedure when you can have a rooted device with one simple step?
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well, if you want to have a completely stock ROM including stock kernel without flashing a custom stock kernel which you would otherwise have to do if you wanted root
so basically you're retaining everything stock plus you have root as well
naw, if you reflash kernel.sin without wiping data you retain stock kernel without loosing root..
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naw, if you reflash kernel.sin without wiping data you retain stock kernel without loosing root..
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thats my point, isn't it, you only have to permanently flash the stock ROM including stock kernel just once, that's it.
after that, you just hotboot once with extended stock kernel, update superuser, reboot normally and you're good to go
Every one can root stock ICS with unlocked bootloader! So I found nothing new in your method except pain in the ass process! Isn't easily to flash autorooted kernel and switch back to stock if you want to use it
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Actually the extend stock kernel is still stock kernel. The kernel binary is still the same as sony stock kernel, difference is just in ramdisk, added cwm and autoroot. If u already flash it, doesn't make sense to reflash stock kernel again. U got built in cwm without need to reinstall cwm after every rom flash, with the same exact kernel as stock kernel.
One little thought : Many people might want root without unlocking the bootloader, because once you unlock it, there is no turning back. So, that does not sound as "everything stock" And moreover, unlocking bootloader is really a scary process for many. I myself got root first, and unlocked the boot loader months later.
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One little thought : Many people might want root without unlocking the bootloader, because once you unlock it, there is no turning back. So, that does not sound as "everything stock" And moreover, unlocking bootloader is really a scary process for many. I myself got root first, and unlocked the boot loader months later.
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same here. other than that, sorry about this thread, maybe the mods could delete it please?
Hi all,
I am currently using a ICS based custom rom on my LWW and the battery drain is driving me insane.
I'm hoping that I can simply install GB (with root access) then begin to uninstall all the unnecessary programs accordingly.
My question is what is the simplest method in doing this? I thought about installing 4.0.2.A.0.62 version but I don't know how to gain root access in this (.58 is easy to get root access on). In searching for solutions, people on this forum agree that a person should flash to .58 then do a OTA update to reach .62. However when i did this (through wotan server) I selected Australia (where i'm from) but was only given the option to upgrade to ICS version, not the .62 GB
I am just wondering what is the simplest way i can get .62 and also get root access?
Regards
Jay
P.S: I'm looking for a simple GB version but all seem to be quite heavily modded (plain .62 GB version with the basics mods ) which seem to have few glitches/bugs
You don't need to purchase the firmware for your region, just use a generic :good:
Search for a .42/.58 firmware, root it and do an ota update (via wifi) to .62
How to root is in my rooting guide!
mihahn said:
You don't need to purchase the firmware for your region, just use a generic :good:
Search for a .42/.58 firmware, root it and do an ota update (via wifi) to .62
How to root is in my rooting guide!
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Hey
Ok, i did get manage to get to .58 and then got a option of upgrading to .62. However my phone stopped working (green blicking every time i tried turning it on). The phone refused to turn on.
I used the 'UnbrokingXperia2011' pack listed on the tutorial to get my phone working.
At the moment it's charging and is on .58. I just received the upgrade message (upgrade to .62) to upgrade. I'm wondering will this do it again?
I read that if I have a unlocked bootloader, it causes issues?
I still have no way to upgrade to .62 with root access
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I read that if I have a unlocked bootloader, it causes issues?
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Yes, OTA updates brick the Phone if your bootloader is unlocked.. I came across this yesterday while searching for links for my guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980 - which you could try.
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Yes, OTA updates brick the Phone if your bootloader is unlocked.. I came across this yesterday while searching for links for my guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980 - which you could try.
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Hi there,
Thank you, yes on my third attempt i was successful
YAY! .62 with root!
However believing that i should flash custom kernal, i flashed X kernel 2.6.32.59 (flashed wlan fix then kernal) without wiping anything - just went into recovery and flashed it straight. Everything works fine except i can't turn on my wifi :/
I tried replacing it with Rage Kernal 3.0 but it still get an error when i try to turn on wifi.
I'm hoping i don't have to reflash the whole thing
Thank you
Edit:
I cleared Dalv Cache and then flashed the wlan again but i'm still receiving the error. I should of backed up my wlan
Any way to solve this issue?
Link to kernal:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
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Link to kernal:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
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Flash the Kernel first, reboot to home screen, reboot then flash modules, then reboot again.
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Flash the Kernel first, reboot to home screen, reboot then flash modules, then reboot again.
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Hi there,
Ok
These are the steps i followed:
Flashed the X Kernal via FlashTools
Booted to home
Turned off phone then rebooted into CWM
Flashed the wlanv4 zip
Rebooted home
Tried to turn on wifi but getting the same message, "Error"
So then i did the same thing again but before i flashed the wlanv4 zip, i wiped the Dalv Cache to see if it made a difference. It didn't
Still stuck with the same "Error"
Also tried to flash bbooff;s Kernal through CWM and flashboot.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25499983&postcount=101
but getting the same error
Edit 2:
Ok, i reflashed the whole thing. I'm now stuck again :/
After rooting .58 then using the Xperia-Root option given by puppet13th i keep getting a white blinking light with reboots. It just going round and round.
Argh!
Just need a simple .62 GB for LWW with Root! hehe
Damn i need to ask someone to do it for me. I tried doing it on my own but it didn't work out the way i wanted it to be (reboot loop).
Sigh*
Edit 3:
Is there a place i could request this? A rooted .62 LWW flashable rom? There doesn't seem to be one around on the forums (that i could find).
Regards
When you reflash the stock ROM is it restoring your WiFi?
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When you reflash the stock ROM is it restoring your WiFi?
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Hi there,
Yes i am on .58 at the moment. It won't boot to .62 (White LED, continues to blink then phone reboots again) when i tried to follow the steps provided by puppet13th.
I have been looking and trying to figure out a way that i can make a rootable .62 for my LWW
I've zipped it under normal compression with WINRAR. Let's see how it flows ...
Wish me luck :fingers-crossed:
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When you reflash the stock ROM is it restoring your WiFi?
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Hi there,
Yes i am on .58 at the moment. It won't boot to .62 (White LED, continues to blink then phone reboots again) when i tried to follow the steps provided by puppet13th.
I have been looking and trying to figure out a way that i can make a rootable .62 for my LWW
I've zipped it under normal compression with WINRAR. Let's see how it flows ...
Wish me luck :fingers-crossed:
Edit:
I'm having a horrible luck today lol
I'm getting a bootloop on rage kernal
Followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867
but with no success
Sigh*
Formatted my so many times today lol, just to get .62 LWW rom with Root enable