Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
I think that the best you can do, it will be to copy your post in the General forum of the different XPERIA devices
abheeshsv said:
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
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Hey, is it safe to install a custom rom after installing a custom rom? Currently I have jaggy rom so, will it be safe to install another rom just like the way i installed the previous rom?
Abhigyan66 said:
Hey, is it safe to install a custom rom after installing a custom rom? Currently I have jaggy rom so, will it be safe to install another rom just like the way i installed the previous rom?
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If you do a full whipe (cashe and factory reset...you'll loose all data and apps!!!!) You will be able to change your ROM
Greets Vauvenal7
Sent from my HTC Vision
Thanks great tutorial :good:
So many tutorials on this topic and still so many questions on how to root unlock flash kernel etc etc !!
MoonBlade said:
So many tutorials on this topic and still so many questions on how to root unlock flash kernel etc etc !!
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Hi MoonBlade,
I think this will help those guys who doesn't know how to unlock bootloader and install custom ROM.
The single post which contain all the details about to modify ur Phone. I think this will help those guys......
Help .....
Here are some questions of a beginner...
After the unlock bootloader ..... Can I flash in my phone a custom kernel and keep Stock rom ...???
And if this kernel has the overclocking feature ...... Can I overlock my stock rom with set cpu ???
I would appreciate ... if you could answer my questions ....
Airjohn said:
Here are some questions of a beginner...
After the unlock bootloader ..... Can I flash in my phone a custom kernel and keep Stock rom ...???
And if this kernel has the overclocking feature ...... Can I overlock my stock rom with set cpu ???
I would appreciate ... if you could answer my questions ....
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Yes, definitely you can install custom kernel and Stock ROM.
Which kernel r u going to install check whether it has the overclocking.:good:
abheeshsv said:
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
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you are amazing mate thanks :good::fingers-crossed:
Hurra
Is most useful thread
Thanks
abheeshsv said:
Hi Friends,
Here i am explaining
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER:laugh:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH KERNEL:cyclops:
HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL:victory:
Hit THANKS if i helped u
FOR 2011 XPERIA Phones [LwW/Mini/Mini Pro/Active]
Below i am mentioning the steps to how to install a custom ROM (Real ICS,Serenity, HyperbeamCream etc.) i think it may be helpful.
First of all u should unlock the bootloder for installing custom ROM's (not for all ROM's)
For unlocking the boot loader for Xperia 2011 series phone u should get the unlocking code from the sony mobile site ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ ) follow this link and get the unlocking bootloder code.
For unlocking the boot loder Download the "fastboot" drivers from here. Install them accordingly.
Turn off your phone. Wait for 30 seconds. Connect your phone to the PC while keeping the volume up key pressed. Your phone's LED will lit blue (indicating fastboot mode).
Head over to the location where you kept the previously unzipped fastboot folder. Right click while keeping pressed the SHIFT key on the folder and select "Open command prompt here"
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version to ensure your have entered bootloader mode (you will get version on java example, 0.3)
Type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (replace KEY with unlock code you got from Sony's website earlier)
huray....ur
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOTLODER IS UNLOCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then disconnect the mob from ur PC.
INSTALLING OR FLASHING KERNAL
For Installing cUSTOM rom u should use the custom KERNEL ( KRsH Kernel, EXtended Stock Kernel, Kernel Panic etc.)
for downloading u can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
After downloading ur preferred kernel.
U must install the FLASHTOOL into ur PC. then
Open the flash tool
Click on the lightning bolt sign and select "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
Switch off ur Mobile and press the Vol UP key and connect it ur computer. Now your phone is in fast boot mode.
Now Click on "select kernel to flash" in Flashtool.
Browse to the folder where you placed the *.img file and select it.
Flashtool will install the kernel into your phone. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Wait 30 seconds.
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now u Successfully installed the Custom KERNEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Installing or Flashing Custom ROM
First of all copy the Custom ROM file in ur phones SDcard. Here is the list of Custom ROM and kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
Then Turn your phone on. When you see the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo on the screen, keep pressing the volume down key. It will take you to the CWM recovery mode, which was installed automatically with the kernel.
Use the volume up and down keys to navigate through menu items and the Home key for selecting.
Do a full wipe (format data, system, cache, Dalvik cache and battery cache).
Choose "install from SD card" and then select "choose zip file". Select the ROM file
It will take you to the very much intuitive Aroma installer, which is very easy and much like installing an operating system on your PC.
After finishing the installation, REBOOT ur phone twice
huray
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Now u Successfully installed the Custom ROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hit THANKS if i helped u
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Flash tool shows the device must be rooted first to flash the kernel..
but interesting point is that my
sony ericsson live with walkman is rooted
ver-2.3.4 build version4.0.2.A.0.62
its under stock kernel ..plz help me out ...
or recommend me a custom rom that can work on stock kernel .so then i may be able to flash kernel
or recommend me any software to flash kernelsfrom pc
samxceptional said:
Flash tool shows the device must be rooted first to flash the kernel..
but interesting point is that my
sony ericsson live with walkman is rooted
ver-2.3.4 build version4.0.2.A.0.62
its under stock kernel ..plz help me out ...
or recommend me a custom rom that can work on stock kernel .so then i may be able to flash kernel
or recommend me any software to flash kernelsfrom pc
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First you need to unlock the bootloader to flash the custom kernel. Follow for example the guide in the stickies in general forum
And just check out development section for custom roms for locked bootloader, then try some and find your personal best rom/kernel. We are not allowed to answer that question
Hi guys, did i need root for flashing kernel??
epulrevo said:
Hi guys, did i need root for flashing kernel??
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For the stock kernel.sin not, for a custom kernel you need an unlocked bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
mihahn said:
For the stock kernel.sin not, for a custom kernel you need an unlocked bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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Can u give me link to stock kernel that has cwm recovery installed??
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
kreatonn said:
Can u give me link to stock kernel that has cwm recovery installed??
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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Any custom kernel (boot.img) has cwm or TWRP recovery preinstalled. Just check the development section, but remember that you can just flash a kernel working for your android version (2.3 gingerbread, 4.0 ice cream sandwich, 4.1/4.2 jelly bean)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
help me to unlock bootloader your " fastboot driver " download link is not available please mention another link to download..
nice tutorial, but so many tutorial like this :good:
You can try this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Related
Hello, I have sony xperia s and i want to root my device when i followed the following method
"How to SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
Download the following packages and save the files on your device-Nazomi Recovery Image, Super User
Place the files on your computer “platform-tool”
Connect your device using the orginal USB cable
Download this kernel and place it in the inbuilt memory of your phone
Now open Command prompt and type the following code”fastboot flash boot recovery-nozomi.img“
Now enter recovery mode and Super user and kernel placed on your SD card
Now open any compressing program and extract the downloaded filed named “kernel.sin”
Enter the following code in command prompt again “fastboot flash boot kernel.sin"
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when i follow these steps i get a message in cmd prompt that "Your device is not rooted."
How can i root the device? what is the easiest and best way to root it.
Do u want to use custom ROM or stock ROM?? If its an stock rom then search threads and look for Advanced Stock Kernel ( Depending on ICS or GB whichever u want to flash) . Then just follow these steps after flashing as i was advised which worked flawlessly
If you just want to root your stock , here is what i would do:
- download the advanced stock kernel (GB/ICS) by DooMLord
- connect the phone to pc via fastboot mode (i.e turn off and then connect the phone to pc via usb with vol. up key pressed)
- flash the advanced stock kernel using fastboot command. Just extract and copy the kernel.elf file from fastbootbinaries, save it in the fastboot installation folder.
- switch on the phone an wait for some time
- Again, switch off and go to fastboot or flashmode.
- then with 7zip extract kernel.sin from the stock ftf (Right click >Open Archive>Choose kernel.sin>Extract) and flash it using flashtool or fastboot command.
- Restart Your Phone and Valah!
If you follow these steps, then you should have a stock firmware with full root acess! good luck :good:!
P.S : YES u have to flash kernel two times. One from Doomkernel or Advanced Kernel (same) and then again with the original kernel.sin
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VISIT THIS THREAD FOR MORE INFO : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
bhanujallandhra said:
Hello, I have sony xperia s and i want to root my device when i followed the following method
when i follow these steps i get a message in cmd prompt that "Your device is not rooted."
How can i root the device? what is the easiest and best way to root it.
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Did you get blue light when you flash with fastboot, if the blue light doesn't turn on, then it means you are not in fastboot mode.
I have sony ericsson neo v on 4.0.4 build 4.1.b.0.431 with unlocked bootloader (by official method), rooted, and CWM installed by X-part. I believe the cause is that I did not format /system (in mounts and storage), format /cache, and format /Data.
I am unable to access CWM. Could anyone able to access CWM and then re-flash the Pureness by CWM, or I have to flash with FlashTool to install the original Stock ICS. Then start all over again??!!
I have not done any FlashTool before. Any guideline??
Many thanks!!!
Did you first install the kernel as advised?
If not, then flash the kernel through fastboot and then boot into CWM.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
I actually flash the follow the installation as follow but apparently omit step 4-6 below:
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 Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_10.00.zip
8.Install patch for your phone model
9.Reboot now and you are done !
I did not 'first install the kernal as advised'??
Is this a fix, and could you tell me more how exactly fastboot and flash the kernal as you suggest??
Thanks!!!
misato9307 said:
I actually flash the follow the installation as follow but apparently omit step 4-6 below:
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 Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_10.00.zip
8.Install patch for your phone model
9.Reboot now and you are done !
I did not 'first install the kernal as advised'??
Is this a fix, and could you tell me more how exactly fastboot and flash the kernal as you suggest??
Thanks!!!
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Flash alliance kernel via fastboot...after that you'll be able to access cwm( To get into fastboot turn off your phone and plug in the usb while holding the menu key,led will turn blue... In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold shift key and press the right button & open cmd, then enter fastboot flash boot boot.img)"boot.img will be the name of the img file you're about to flash"
Or
You can enter into cwm by using the app called x parts, but you'll be unable to get into cwm by pressing the volume down key
Press thanks if I helped you
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
sujeesh.p7 said:
Flash alliance kernel via fastboot...after that you'll be able to access cwm( To get into fastboot turn off your phone and plug in the usb while holding the menu key,led will turn blue... In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold shift key and press the right button & open cmd, then enter fastboot flash boot boot.img)"boot.img will be the name of the img file you're about to flash"
Or
You can enter into cwm by using the app called x parts, but you'll be unable to get into cwm by pressing the volume down key
Press thanks if I helped you
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Few more queries to clarify:
1. '......In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold': pc stands for PC Companion??
2. Do I need to download boot.img?? If so, please forward me the link??
3. After flashing the boot.img, is it just lead to fixing the CWM??
4. After fixing the CWM, should I simply follow the steps again on flashing the Pureness ROM, or I must flash the 'alliance kernel' first??
5. Please forward me the link for 'alliance kernel'.
Many thanks!!!
As for your questions,
1. PC here means your computer.. And the folder means that folder where you have kept your fastboot files!
2 & 5. Here's the link of the alliance kernel that you need to flash..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Copy this .img kernel into the fastboot folder, and rename it to boot.img
Holding the shift key, right click and you get an option to open the command window..
In fastboot mode, holding the menu key while inserting the usb cable.. Type the following in the cmd..
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now turn your phone on.. Boot into CWM by pressing the volume down button.. Install the ROM from CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
iamdchosen1 said:
As for your questions,
1. PC here means your computer.. And the folder means that folder where you have kept your fastboot files!
2 & 5. Here's the link of the alliance kernel that you need to flash..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Copy this .img kernel into the fastboot folder, and rename it to boot.img
Holding the shift key, right click and you get an option to open the command window..
In fastboot mode, holding the menu key while inserting the usb cable.. Type the following in the cmd..
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now turn your phone on.. Boot into CWM by pressing the volume down button.. Install the ROM from CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks again.
I understand all what you advise. Basically this is how bootloader was unlocked by official method, of course apart from flash the boot.img.
However if I able to save from stuck at SONY logo, is it true that my NEO V could boot as usual before??
Thanks!!!
You won't stuck at Sony logo anymore if you follow all the steps properly!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
iamdchosen1 said:
You won't stuck at Sony logo anymore if you follow all the steps properly!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Everything fixed. Thanks!!!
problem
when i flash the kernal it says that it is waiting for device and nothing happen pleaase help !!
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sujeesh.p7 said:
Flash alliance kernel via fastboot...after that you'll be able to access cwm( To get into fastboot turn off your phone and plug in the usb while holding the menu key,led will turn blue... In the folder where fast boot is present in your pc hold shift key and press the right button & open cmd, then enter fastboot flash boot boot.img)"boot.img will be the name of the img file you're about to flash"
Or
You can enter into cwm by using the app called x parts, but you'll be unable to get into cwm by pressing the volume down key
Press thanks if I helped you
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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it keeps telling me in the command menu that it is waiting for device what should i do !
aliiahmed.20 said:
when i flash the kernal it says that it is waiting for device and nothing happen pleaase help !!
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it keeps telling me in the command menu that it is waiting for device what should i do !
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You are not connected in fastboot.
Turn off phone.
Press menu button on phone and connect usb.
Open command window and naviagate to where your fastboot file is.
Type fasboot devices
If it returns nothing your phone is not connected.
Like this CONNECTED DEVICES:
If it is connected it will return something like this
CONNECTED DEVICES: 65373FDHC67
Send me a screen shot of your PC after you have typed fastboot devices
gregbradley said:
You are not connected in fastboot.
Turn off phone.
Press menu button on phone and connect usb.
Open command window and naviagate to where your fastboot file is.
Type fasboot devices
If it returns nothing your phone is not connected.
Like this CONNECTED DEVICES:
If it is connected it will return something like this
CONNECTED DEVICES: 65373FDHC67
Send me a screen shot of your PC after you have typed fastboot devices
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okay my device is connected but it tells me now that it's not rooted !
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay my device is connected but it tells me now that it's not rooted !
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Have you ever root your device??
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay my device is connected but it tells me now that it's not rooted !
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Fastboot refers to unlocked bootloader as root.
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
You will know if you have done it! If you are unsure then you have not unlocked it, therefore, you cannot flash custom kernels so you need to either:
1. Use custom roms that are for LOCKED bootloader, or
2. Unlock your bootloader. To do this check the sticky threads in the DEV section
gregbradley said:
Fastboot refers to unlocked bootloader as root.
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
You will know if you have done it! If you are unsure then you have not unlocked it, therefore, you cannot flash custom kernels so you need to either:
1. Use custom roms that are for LOCKED bootloader, or
2. Unlock your bootloader. To do this check the sticky threads in the DEV section
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my bootloader is locked
but when i unlock it i need the android sdk program but when i download it i doesnt get any extras with it or even a package i can download
aliiahmed.20 said:
my bootloader is locked
but when i unlock it i need the android sdk program but when i download it i doesnt get any extras with it or even a package i can download
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You cannot conect in fastboot with a locked bootloader.
Also, it seems daft that you are using 2 threads to discuss this problem.
My final bit of advice.
Download flashtool (its in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Download a stock .ftf (Found in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Flash the .ftf using flashtool when connected in flash mode (Not fastboot mode) You enter flashmode by pressing back button, not the enu button when connecting.
Once you have done that the phone should boot up with stock rom. Then you can use flashtool to install a recovery and install the pureness rom properly.
gregbradley said:
You cannot conect in fastboot with a locked bootloader.
Also, it seems daft that you are using 2 threads to discuss this problem.
My final bit of advice.
Download flashtool (its in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Download a stock .ftf (Found in the sticky threads in the dev section)
Flash the .ftf using flashtool when connected in flash mode (Not fastboot mode) You enter flashmode by pressing back button, not the enu button when connecting.
Once you have done that the phone should boot up with stock rom. Then you can use flashtool to install a recovery and install the pureness rom properly.
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okay i did that but it come to the end and disconnect the device
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay i did that but it come to the end and disconnect the device
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yes, have you tried to turn the phone on.....disconnect it and turn it on
You could always show a screenshot of what flashtool outputs so we can see the log....
gregbradley said:
yes, have you tried to turn the phone on.....disconnect it and turn it on
You could always show a screenshot of what flashtool outputs so we can see the log....
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could you give me a link for the ftf file because i didnt find a suitable one for my mobile
and the mobile is connected right (the LED is green) it tells that it's preparing files and every thing go well untill the end it says that the device is disconnected
aliiahmed.20 said:
could you give me a link for the ftf file because i didnt find a suitable one for my mobile
and the mobile is connected right (the LED is green) it tells that it's preparing files and every thing go well untill the end it says that the device is disconnected
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http://www.mediafire.com/?c2762j3jakn79kj
Download (Dont worry its for neo v, it doesnt matter, its just stockrom to get you going)
Place in firmware folder of flashtool.
Open flashtool
press flash icon
choose the file in the link
Turn off phone
Press back button and keep pressed then attach usb cable.
Flashtool will recognise your phone
let go of back button
wait untill flashtool finishes
disconnect and turn on phone.
First boot may take a while.
Goto settings and allow unknown sources and usb debugging.
Then use flash tool to root, install recovery and then you can install pureness via CMW making sure you follow every step in the guide, including all the wipes.
Guys, i have Sola with Hybrid ROM from neectron.
I successfully unlocked my bootloader, and as my friend "soulhackereborn" adviced me i flashed boot.img successfully.
But i forgot to put the FXP 144a rom before i flash the boot.img on hybrid rom, and now:
- i dont have mobile network, device is working
- when i connect it to the PC it charges, but i cant transfer files, like there is no connection (i cant put the rom to flash it)
Please help cause its my business phone and i need it alive.
Please
Guys, i had hybrid rom, the boot.img i installed is the one from FXP 144 zip file.
I still can use fastboot mode, so may be try install munjeni's boot image or the boot.img for hybrid rom???
I need to get signal working and usb connection.
1.Download the firmaware .ftf file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914264
2.Copy ftf to flashtool/firmwares
3.Load flash tool and click on the tap with the black lightning and select flashmode n press ok
4.Select the ftf file and tick no final verification then click ok
5.turn off your phone and hold volume down key and plug in usb cable
6.then let flash tool install
hope it works for you
humza123 said:
1.Download the firmaware .ftf file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914264
2.Copy ftf to flashtool/firmwares
3.Load flash tool and click on the tap with the black lightning and select flashmode n press ok
4.Select the ftf file and tick no final verification then click ok
5.turn off your phone and hold volume down key and plug in usb cable
6.then let flash tool install
hope it works for you
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Bro, you saved my life. It did the trick, tomorrow will hit thanx for sure.
Questions:
1. How to verify i have unlocked bootloader?
2. Now having the stock ICS rom, what CWM to install so i can flash CM9?
Thanx
Just use the CWM kernel found in the Sola forum. That shouldn't be a problem as all you need is an ICS kernel (Not a GB).
You could have just flashed the CWM kernel if you had fastboot and mount SD in CWM
As for whether bootloader is unlocked, I recall if fastboot can see your device, it should be unlocked (fastboot device command or something)
glad it worked enjoy modding your phone :good:
To know if your bootloader is unlocked or not, you need to go to the folder where fastboot.exe is present and then Open Command Prompt in that folder and type the following command:
Code:
fastboot getvar secure
Turn off your phone and press and hold the Volume Down button when you are connecting the USB.
You can let go of the Volume Down button once the fastboot finds your device.
Hello, I've been trying to install custom rom on my xperia sola but I don't sure how and I don't wanna brick my phone, some people told me to try ROM Manager or X-Parts but in both app's it says that xperia sola is not supported.
Some told me to use flashtool and flash the boot.img but when I downloaded the pure blood rom(that's what I wanna use) there is only META-INF and system folders and no boot.img file, I've searched for some tutorials with good explanations for xperia sola but I haven't found any.
Can someone please give me a good tutorial or explain to me in detail how to install a custom rom? I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, yet im not quite sure how to enter my recovery....
Thanks for the help!
msacco4 said:
Hello, I've been trying to install custom rom on my xperia sola but I don't sure how and I don't wanna brick my phone, some people told me to try ROM Manager or X-Parts but in both app's it says that xperia sola is not supported.
Some told me to use flashtool and flash the boot.img but when I downloaded the pure blood rom(that's what I wanna use) there is only META-INF and system folders and no boot.img file, I've searched for some tutorials with good explanations for xperia sola but I haven't found any.
Can someone please give me a good tutorial or explain to me in detail how to install a custom rom? I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, yet im not quite sure how to enter my recovery....
Thanks for the help!
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first you will need to install CWM recovery so that you can flash the custom roms to your device......... once installed you will then have to put the zip file of pure blood rom to your SD card and then install via CWM..........
Links:
CWM
@[email protected] said:
first you will need to install CWM recovery so that you can flash the custom roms to your device......... once installed you will then have to put the zip file of pure blood rom to your SD card and then install via CWM..........
Links:
CWM
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I've already installed CWM but how do I reboot into it?
And is there any way to make sure my CWM is installed correctly like root cheker or something?
I didn't saw you added a link to CWM, I'll check it and see if I manage to do it, thanks.
To reboot into CWM, turn off the phone. Then press the power button till phone starts booting > Then keep pressing (repeatedly) the Volume Down button till CWM loads
Min3r said:
To reboot into CWM, turn off the phone. Then press the power button till phone starts booting > Then keep pressing (repeatedly) the Volume Down button till CWM loads
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Thanks, can you give me some tips to make sure I won't brick my phone?
msacco4 said:
Thanks, can you give me some tips to make sure I won't brick my phone?
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Did you unlock your bootloader? If your bootloader is locked the only thing is flash only ROM for locked bootloader.
For example - you install munjenis CWM, you download ROM for locked bootloader (no CyanogenMod), place ROM on your phone memory, switch off the phone, switch on the phone, on logo pressing many times vol +, enter CWM and choose Install zip.
Thats it.
mirost1 said:
Did you unlock your bootloader? If your bootloader is locked the only thing is flash only ROM for locked bootloader.
For example - you install munjenis CWM, you download ROM for locked bootloader (no CyanogenMod), place ROM on your phone memory, switch off the phone, switch on the phone, on logo pressing many times vol +, enter CWM and choose Install zip.
Thats it.
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My bootloader is unlocked but for some reason I can't manage to go into the recovery, I click the volume(tryed up and down) and nothing happens, I even installed the CWM again but still not working..have an idea why?
msacco4 said:
My bootloader is unlocked but for some reason I can't manage to go into the recovery, I click the volume(tryed up and down) and nothing happens, I even installed the CWM again but still not working..have an idea why?
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What steps did you actually followed??????????
Please elaborate..........
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What steps did you actually followed??????????
Please elaborate..........
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I used this tutorial: I can't post it here because im a new user, I'll send you in private message.
Tell me if you didn't got the message..
msacco4 said:
I used this tutorial: I can't post it here because im a new user, I'll send you in private message.
Tell me if you didn't got the message..
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i guess you downloaded the file which you got on the link i gave in the above post???????
download and install flashtool.......
extract the file from the .zip which you got from the download.........
you will get a boot.img file.......then copy this file(boot.img) in the folder in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (if you installed flashtool in C drive)...........
then open command prompt.......
go to the folder x10flasher_lib......(do the below mentioned steps)
cd/ (enter)
cd Flashtool (enter)
cd x10flasher_lib (enter)
now type(without quotes)
"fastboot flash boot boot.img" and then enter
then connect your fone when it shows waiting for your device by pressing and holding vol up (vol +) button this will go into fastboot mode and install the CWM.........
after this you can refer to my previous post........ PM me if anything you dont get.........
lyspne tourist
@[email protected] said:
i guess you downloaded the file which you got on the link i gave in the above post???????
download and install flashtool.......
extract the file from the .zip which you got from the download.........
you will get a boot.img file.......then copy this file(boot.img) in the folder in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (if you installed flashtool in C drive)...........
then open command prompt.......
go to the folder x10flasher_lib......(do the below mentioned steps)
cd/ (enter)
cd Flashtool (enter)
cd x10flasher_lib (enter)
now type(without quotes)
"fastboot flash boot boot.img" and then enter
then connect your fone when it shows waiting for your device by pressing and holding vol up (vol +) button this will go into fastboot mode and install the CWM.........
after this you can refer to my previous post........ PM me if anything you dont get.........
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I didn't use it because It says its for build .10 and I'm on .54, it matters? if no I'll try it and see if it works.
Thanks for the replies
msacco4 said:
I didn't use it because It says its for build .10 and I'm on .54, it matters? if no I'll try it and see if it works.
Thanks for the replies
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you are on stock .54 so use this......... the instructions are given in that thread..... you can also follow the steps in my previous post.......
@[email protected] said:
i guess you downloaded the file which you got on the link i gave in the above post???????
download and install flashtool.......
extract the file from the .zip which you got from the download.........
you will get a boot.img file.......then copy this file(boot.img) in the folder in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib (if you installed flashtool in C drive)...........
then open command prompt.......
go to the folder x10flasher_lib......(do the below mentioned steps)
cd/ (enter)
cd Flashtool (enter)
cd x10flasher_lib (enter)
now type(without quotes)
"fastboot flash boot boot.img" and then enter
then connect your fone when it shows waiting for your device by pressing and holding vol up (vol +) button this will go into fastboot mode and install the CWM.........
after this you can refer to my previous post........ PM me if anything you dont get.........
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I installed the recovery, it worked and I installed the ROM, but now my phone is stuck on SONY logo after booting the phone, I wiped out all the data, what to do now?? : \
I can still go to recovery.
msacco4 said:
I installed the recovery, it worked and I installed the ROM, but now my phone is stuck on SONY logo after booting the phone, I wiped out all the data, what to do now?? : \
I can still go to recovery.
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Which ROM you installed?????????
and which CWM??????????
first you have to wide data/factory reset, wipe dalvik, chache...........
the install ROM and then again wipe all these from CWM...........
@[email protected] said:
Which ROM you installed?????????
and which CWM??????????
first you have to wide data/factory reset, wipe dalvik, chache...........
the install ROM and then again wipe all these from CWM...........
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I tryed to install both Pure blood and Ultimate sola roms, same problem with both.
I can't post links yet, write in youtube "How to Load a Custom ROM on an Android Device " and go to the third video(for me anyway) by MobileUnlimited, that's what I used, I backed up all the data, wiped out data/factory reset, then install zip from sdcard(which btw goes to my internal storage and not my sdcard), then reboot system now.
And I used the CWM you gave me in post #12.
Thanks.
Edit - well, I didn't notice that, but the CWM you gave me is by "munjeni", and in the pure blood post it says: "2. FLASH CWM V5 for unlocked bootloaders... dont use any other...munjeni's "memory tweak + owerclock 1.15 ghz WILL GIVE BOOTLOOP.. and for locked bootloaders used the CWM is available for locked BL stock rom."
Can you give me another .54 CWM?
msacco4 said:
I tryed to install both Pure blood and Ultimate sola roms, same problem with both.
I can't post links yet, write in youtube "How to Load a Custom ROM on an Android Device " and go to the third video(for me anyway) by MobileUnlimited, that's what I used, I backed up all the data, wiped out data/factory reset, then install zip from sdcard(which btw goes to my internal storage and not my sdcard), then reboot system now.
And I used the CWM you gave me in post #12.
Thanks.
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wipe all again after installing the zip..............
link to CWM v5.......... link
use fastboot to install this..........
Hope you are running ICS .54 Firmware??????????????
@[email protected] said:
wipe all again after installing the zip..............
link to CWM v5.......... link
use fastboot to install this..........
Hope you are running ICS .54 Firmware??????????????
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of course i'm using .54 :X
"2. FLASH CWM V5 for unlocked bootloaders... dont use any other...munjeni's "memory tweak + owerclock 1.15 ghz WILL GIVE BOOTLOOP.. and for locked bootloaders used the CWM is available for locked BL stock rom."
so should I use this or not?
I'll try it anyway.
Thanks.
msacco4 said:
of course i'm using .54 :X
"2. FLASH CWM V5 for unlocked bootloaders... dont use any other...munjeni's "memory tweak + owerclock 1.15 ghz WILL GIVE BOOTLOOP.. and for locked bootloaders used the CWM is available for locked BL stock rom."
so should I use this or not?
I'll try it anyway.
Thanks.
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i gave the link in the above post for CWM v5..........
@[email protected] said:
i gave the link in the above post for CWM v5..........
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yeah, but "Pulak861" said not to use munjei's version.
should I try it anyway?
msacco4 said:
yeah, but "Pulak861" said not to use munjei's version.
should I try it anyway?
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this is the v5 version which you have to use.........
try this one and it will work..........
this one is not overclocked or memory tweaked so this will work..............
I see that there aren't detailed guides on how to install Cyanogen mod on Xperia U
I still got my bootloader locked, on the Cyanogen thread it doesn't say which kernel to flash, how to unlock bootloader..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
So. I Have CWM recovery installed, and locked bootloader. I am using Stock 4.0.3.
What do i have to do to get Cyanogen mod running on my Xperia U?
Please be as detailed as possible while explaining.(Thread to unlock bootloader. Thread for Cyanogen Kernel)
CM will work only on an unlocked bootloader unless specified otherwise You need to use FireDroid 1.3 as its the only CM working on Locked bootloader Just reboot into CWM and do the install + wipes as suggested by the thread Just comment back here if you need help
Cheers
Min3r said:
CM will work only on an unlocked bootloader unless specified otherwise You need to use FireDroid 1.3 as its the only CM working on Locked bootloader Just reboot into CWM and do the install + wipes as suggested by the thread Just comment back here if you need help
Cheers
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well look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
it sais for unlocked bootloader only.
but it doesn't say which kernel to use.
and there aren't any links on how to unlock the bootloader.
Ligux is also based on cm and basicly full cm but small extra options
And works on locked BL to
Its based on latest cm9 203
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
For unlock you can simply use flash tool just need root access and its easy
Sent from my ST25i
Go to Sony's unlock page to unlock ur bootloader
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2
unlock your bootloader by these ways-
1)install usb drivers of xperia u..
2)Download Fast Boot Package (With USB Drivers)
3)Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
3)Now Extract The Fastboot Package You’ve Just Downloaded.You Will Find 2 Folders Named As ‘fastboot’ & ‘usb_driver’.
4)Point Driver Installation Location To ‘usb_driver’ Folder.
5)Once Drivers Get Installed, Disconnect Xperia U From PC & Power On It.
6)Before Unlocking Bootloader, You Need To Check That if Your Device’s Bootloader Can Be Unlocked Or Not. For Checking Bootloader Status Dial *#*#7378423#*#* From Phone Dialer To Access Service Menu.Find Bootloader Unlock Status Over There. If It is Set To Yes Then Only You Can Unlock Your Device’s Bootloader Otherwise It’s Impossible To Unlock It.
7)After Verifying Bootloader Unlock Status Set To Yes, Go To Sony’s Official Bootloader Unlocking Site.
8)Scroll To The Bottom of The Page & Press Continue.
You Will be Prompted With The Message “Are You Sure ?”. Accept It By Clicking On “Yes I Am Sure”.(Assuming That You’ve Read It Properly). Then Accept The Legal Terms.
Now You’ll Get “Create Unlock Request” Page.Enter Your Name, Email Address & IMEI (Which You’ve Noted in Essential Steps Mentioned Above).
You’ll Now Get Unique Key Which Will Be Displayed On The Screen. Save It Safely As We Will Require It In Next Part Of The Article.
9)Open Command Prompt In Your Computer & Point/Set It’s Location To ‘fastboot’ Folder.
Again Connect Your Device To PC By Enabling Flash Mode On It..
10)Now In Command Prompt (CMD) Type The Following Command :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
11)If Value is Returned (It Should return 0.5), It Means Device is Connected Properly.
Type This Second Command Mentioned Below :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (on the place of KEY give the unique key you have got in step 8) and hit enter..
YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED.. :victory:
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Procedure to Install Cyanogenmod 9.3 on Sony Xperia U ST25i:
1)Custom Recovery like Clockworkmod must be installed in order flash this ROM.
2)Download latest Cyanogenmod 9.3 package from any site (Cyanogen10 has not yet been released for xperia u)
3)Download Google Add-on Apps (Gmail, Maps, GTalk, Play Store etc.) which are not present in ROM by default.
4)After downloading CM9.3 package, connect your device to PC. Enable mass storage mode on it. Now transfer ROM package & Google Apps to your device’s internal SD card.
Now disconnect the phone from computer. Boot in recovery mode on your phone. To do so, switch off the phone, switch it on again, when phone is restarting (during boot logo & LED turns blue), press Volume up button. Your phone will land in recovery mode.
5)Take a nandroid backup of your current ROM so that it can be restored back (in case if anything goes wrong). To backup your current ROM, select Backup and Restore option from the recovery mode & on next screen, select backup. Now It will make a nandroid backup of your whole system (excluding SD card). Wait for the backup process to get finished.
6)Now Select “install zip from sdcard” & then “choose zip from sdcard“. Navigate the ROM file (which you’ve transferred earlier) Select it & press on ‘Yes‘ to continue. ROM installation process will start.
Wait for the ROM to get installed. After ROM gets successfully installed, your phone will land in the recovery mode again.
(Optional) The same procedure you have to do for installation of Google Apps. (Just don’t do the above step i.e, wiping data after installation of Gapps). After you finished installation of Gapps, press back button to go to main menu of CWM.
7)Select wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partition to wipe all the data & caches from the phone memory respectively.
Select reboot system now from the recovery mode to Restart the phone. Switch off it again.Now download the ADB & fastboot files which we will need to flash the kernel image.
8)Extract above rar file to a convenient location/folder (Fastboot Folder).
Open Cyanogenmod 9.3 ROM package using WinRAR or 7-zip, extract boot.img file (which is nothing but a kernel) to any convenient location. (It is located in the root directory of the ROM).
Now move the kernel file (boot.img) where ADB & fastboot files are located.
9)On the phone (while switched off), enter into the fastboot mode. To do so, Connect your phone to the computer. While connecting press Volume up button to trigger fastboot mode.
10)Open the folder which contains ADB & Fastboot files.
Run commandprompt.bat file to open command prompt pointing to the ADB & Fastboot folder.
Type the following command in command prompt to flash the kernel file:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
11)Restart the phone by typing “fastboot reboot” (without quotes) in command prompt.
FINALLY YU WILL HAVE CYANOGEN9.3 CUSTOM ROM IN YOUR PHONE...:victory:
xnd_bogdan said:
I see that there aren't detailed guides on how to install Cyanogen mod on Xperia U
I still got my bootloader locked, on the Cyanogen thread it doesn't say which kernel to flash, how to unlock bootloader..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876927
So. I Have CWM recovery installed, and locked bootloader. I am using Stock 4.0.3.
What do i have to do to get Cyanogen mod running on my Xperia U?
Please be as detailed as possible while explaining.(Thread to unlock bootloader. Thread for Cyanogen Kernel)
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Requirements
1) CWM recovery
2) Unlocked bootloader
how to
1) Copy zip to sd
2) extract boot.img from the zip file
3) fastboot that img file viia flashtool
4) full wipe
5) now flash the zip file via cwm
6) reboot