Hello all,
First i would like to thank FeraLab for the great ICS V4 ROM work.
I am relatively new to flashing/etc but with some careful reading, i managed to install it on my X10i after unlocking the bootloader.
I've played with ICS v4 for some weeks and i did not find any major problems in any aspect / function of phone (data,wifi,camera,battery, apps, etc).
However, i've decided to go back to the Stock 2.3.3 ROM, and after looking quite enough (search) in the forum i could not find anyone who went back to 2.3.3 stock from ICS V4 with unlocked bootloader. I've looked in the whole ICS V4 thread for this and searching the entire forum.
I could not post a reply in the ICS thread since i have never made any post so far. (i always prefer not to ask anyone before i read enough)
But, in this case, if it is not too much to ask, could you kindly point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance,
Eros
We can use PC Companion or SEUS to refert to stock, and.... no need to relock the bootloader.
FYI
Bares said:
We can use PC Companion or SEUS to refert to stock, and.... no need to relock the bootloader.
FYI
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Actually, that was the 1st thing i tried (companion) but for some reason it does not work. It does detect the phone but the
option "repair" phone does not even come up. It only detects it and then reports PC companion needs to be updated
and redirects to the SE website for downloading new SW (which still does not work).
Any ideas? I cannot tell if this issue is due to Unlocked Bootloader or the FeraKernel.
Thanks,
Eros
dta1eros said:
Actually, that was the 1st thing i tried (companion) but for some reason it does not work. It does detect the phone but the
option "repair" phone does not even come up. It only detects it and then reports PC companion needs to be updated
and redirects to the SE website for downloading new SW (which still does not work).
Any ideas? I cannot tell if this issue is due to Unlocked Bootloader or the FeraKernel.
Thanks,
Eros
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I see, have you tried SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) ?
If so, the last option is Flashtool, you can to download the firmware (ftf file) from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749426
Thanks to the logic
Note :
You can download flashtool from here (thanks to Androxyde) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Lots of tutor about how to use Flashtool, pls find it here.
Goodluck
Bares said:
I see, have you tried SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) ?
If so, the last option is Flashtool, you can to download the firmware (ftf file) from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749426
Thanks to the logic
Note :
Lot of tutor about how to use Flashtool, pls find it here.
Goodluck
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I've got all files for FlashTool use (and know what to do if it comes to that).
I just wanted to make sure of what i do next - avoid brick.
If FlashTool is the way to go, then i guess there is no choice.
[edited] Ok, just flashed it to Generic 2.3.3 successfully.
Thank you for quick replies and guide lines.
You may now delete this thread.
dta1eros said:
I've got all files for FlashTool use (and know what to do if it comes to that).
I just wanted to make sure of what i do next - avoid brick.
If FlashTool is the way to go, then i guess there is no choice.
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Its safe ,
by the way, hard/soft bricked phone are fixable. as long its not an hardware failure, its fine
Regards
Related
Hello, folks.
At first, sorry for my bad English.
I have an Xperia Neo V (MT11a), and I figured out that changing the build.prop file to make my phone "pretend" to be a MT11i would make my phone able to play some HD games. And yeah, it works. But I am having some issues on some games (specially Modern Combat 3) that I suspect that should end by upgrading my firmware.
So, as I am seeing now by reading the forum threads, it seems that my firmware version is quite old (4.0.1.A.0.283, running Android 2.3.4).
I really searched the forum about how to upgrade my firmware, but all threads I faced stated that having the 4.0.2.A.0.42 is a primary requirement; I didn't find a thread about upgrading from 4.0.1.A.0.283 to a newer one.
So, how can I upgrade my firmware? Because, here in Brazil, PC Companion always reports that my phone is up to date (but we know that it is not!).
Waiting for an answer, and thanks in advance.
Sir search for sony ericsson update service application for your pc..
(can't post URL cause i'm using only my phone)
Use it if pc companion are not working..
If i helped tou!! Pls press thanks button..)))
piduca2011 said:
Hello, folks.
At first, sorry for my bad English.
I have an Xperia Neo V (MT11a), and I figured out that changing the build.prop file to make my phone "pretend" to be a MT11i would make my phone able to play some HD games. And yeah, it works. But I am having some issues on some games (specially Modern Combat 3) that I suspect that should end by upgrading my firmware.
So, as I am seeing now by reading the forum threads, it seems that my firmware version is quite old (4.0.1.A.0.283, running Android 2.3.4).
I really searched the forum about how to upgrade my firmware, but all threads I faced stated that having the 4.0.2.A.0.42 is a primary requirement; I didn't find a thread about upgrading from 4.0.1.A.0.283 to a newer one.
So, how can I upgrade my firmware? Because, here in Brazil, PC Companion always reports that my phone is up to date (but we know that it is not!).
Waiting for an answer, and thanks in advance.
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try go to wotanserver:- http://www.wotanserver.com/en
Why don't you install pc companion,connect phone to pc and press check for updates
@OP: ether go to wotan server which I advise since it's simple for new guys. or you can flash .ftf file with flashtool
ftf file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445974
flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351317
I getting tired of this, zzzzzzz.
Come on mate, search and you will gind IT !! And indeed find pc companion or SEUS and update
Sent from my Supercharged Neo V with a tiny keyboard and using Tapatalk Premium !!
piduca2011 said:
Because, here in Brazil, PC Companion always reports that my phone is up to date (but we know that it is not!).
Waiting for an answer, and thanks in advance.
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Then you gotta use flashtool,read flash tool guide on the link down
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
Then use the link down to download 0.42 ftf file and flash with flashtool,backup everything like contacts,apps,sms etc... before flashing as you will loose everything in the phone and after the flash it will be like brand new from the factory.
Link for 4.0.2.A.0.42 fw
http://sourceforge.net/projects/seandroid/files/xperianeov/Firmwares/Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42.rar/download
Pandemic said:
And indeed find pc companion or SEUS and update
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If pc companion is telling him that he have latest fw, will seus tell something different? I think those 2 are using same database
Madfysh said:
If pc companion is telling him that he have latest fw, will seus tell something different? I think those 2 are using same database
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I agree, it's the same situation in Croatia, the updates come a bit later so you will have to flash it manually. I tried both and got no updates for .62 i think.
Actually...the newbies(i wont use noobies...it sounds kinda offensive) are a bit scared to tinker upon their new phones...they do search...but rely upon the seniors for assurance...but it is a boring task to answer again and again same type of queries.
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
I had the same problem with my MT15i but one day crossed my fingers and used Wotan. If you are afraid about command lines and other stuff like I was before I suggest you try wotan, it's very intuitive and simple.
Hey,
'm curious to know, how many X10i are bricked, cause of any reason, just add your specific location, so we might help each other..
Here let's start with me:
Xperia Model:X10i
Bricked on: 5 March 2012
Location: Mumbai, India
Description: I had installed a custom rom and then I tried to install few apps, this was my 3rd custom rom and it crashed, didn't start ever after that..
Use seus or pc companion to repair
Sent from my X10S using XDA
Dear laneyofdeath,
Pls read few of my previous posts, I've tried all possible methods to put life back into that x10...............
It doesn't work..........!!!!
Did u try flashtool? I can only see one post by the way it doesn't mention seus
Sent from my X10S using XDA
I had the same problem as you recently.
Lost xrecovery, phone not booting, flashtool not seeing phone...
The only thing that fixed it was the flasher at wotanserver.com - someone mentioned it in a post here on XDA.
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/
Its free but you have to sign up...but it is well worth the 2 minutes.
Its all automatic, select your phone and thats it.
It flashes back to GB2.3.
Then you can use flashtool to go where you want from there.
Flashtool guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
Have fun
mugsy730 said:
I had the same problem as you recently.
Lost xrecovery, phone not booting, flashtool not seeing phone...
The only thing that fixed it was the flasher at wotanserver.com - someone mentioned it in a post here on XDA.
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/
Its free but you have to sign up...but it is well worth the 2 minutes.
Its all automatic, select your phone and thats it.
It flashes back to GB2.3.
Then you can use flashtool to go where you want from there.
Flashtool guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
Have fun
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Thanks for the help broseph....
surajpardeshi said:
Dear laneyofdeath,
Pls read few of my previous posts, I've tried all possible methods to put life back into that x10...............
It doesn't work..........!!!!
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If you say youve tried all possible methods-then the phones knackered.If it was me I would have
Try a different battery
Hardwire a battery
Try using a different pc
Try every version of flashtool
Try x10 flasher
Leave battery out for a while
Then after trying several times some of the above,and still nothing,It would go for repair or on eBay
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Bricked on: 12/4/2012
Reason: After installed Fera v13.5 on locked bl, bricked~ seem like a known issue.
XIAO-WEI said:
Bricked on: 12/4/2012
Reason: After installed Fera v13.5 on locked bl, bricked~ seem like a known issue.
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U need to provide more info but I'd start with seus
Sent from my X10S using XDA
XIAO-WEI said:
Bricked on: 12/4/2012
Reason: After installed Fera v13.5 on locked bl, bricked~ seem like a known issue.
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If you're on locked BL then it's not bricked
Just use SEUS or Flashtool (with a 2.3.3 FTF) to go back to stock 2.3.3.
hi Underling,
I've tried
Try a different battery : Yes, done..same thing
Hardwire a battery: don't know how to do it (tries google, didn't get it, can you please enlighten)
Try using a different pc: Yes, done..same thing
Try every version of flashtool: Yes, done
Try x10 flasher: Trying, to work on it..............flasher, you meant to say wotonclient 3.8.0, correct me, if 'm wrong ?
Leave battery out for a while: Done
Does anybody has any idea that for how long Sony will support our X10 Mini or X10 Mini Pro for flashing 2.1 (via SEUS or PC Companion). I mean to say that for how long we will be able to get android 2.1 if we flash via SEUS or PC Companion. When is expected that sony will remove these phones from their list in SEUS or PC companion...??
androidbpb said:
Does anybody has any idea that for how long Sony will support our X10 Mini or X10 Mini Pro for flashing 2.1 (via SEUS or PC Companion). I mean to say that for how long we will be able to get android 2.1 if we flash via SEUS or PC Companion. When is expected that sony will remove these phones from their list in SEUS or PC companion...??
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No one knows but Sony. I can't see them pulling that option anytime soon, because it requires no work for them to keep it in, apart from hosting the firmwares on their servers, but in any case, you can make your own 'rescue' firmware to flash with flashtool if you want to have it available for eternity
There is a tutorial for that somewhere, i think in the General section of this forum.
@ SmG67
Hey, Thanks for your reply...!! Are you talking about the tutorial titled "How to make your regional firmware a .ftf file". If yes...then can you please tell me that flashing this output .ftf firmware via flashtool will give me stock android 2.1? What if my boot loader is unlocked. I fear it might brick my phone. Pleas give some suggestion...!!
Thanks in advance.
androidbpb said:
@ SmG67
Hey, Thanks for your reply...!! Are you talking about the tutorial titled "How to make your regional firmware a .ftf file". If yes...then can you please tell me that flashing this output .ftf firmware via flashtool will give me stock android 2.1? What if my boot loader is unlocked. I fear it might brick my phone. Pleas give some suggestion...!!
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, that is the tutorial i meant, and i just replied quite extensively to your post in that thread I hope it helps, If you still have questions, don't hesitate to ask
Thank You Very Very Much ........!! Pressed Thanks....!!
Hi All,
Ive just got one of these to play with for a holiday phone and thought first thing is first before i even throw a sim in it lets get it up to ICS.
Ive gone into update centre and it says there are no updates?
Can anyone advise please how to update or why it has seen 4.00?
Thanks
A
Have you tried with Sony PC suite?
Anyway, you can always flash a ROM which is already carrying 4.0.4.
I havent tried this yet, im still at work. i bought this phone to play with rooting and flashing etc as i didnt want to brick my HOX (im a n00b)
I will download drivers etc tonight.
Thanks
A
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
neectron said:
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
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Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
A
As you're still on 2.3.7, I'd suggest you follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897826
Should be easy.
I made the mistake of upgrading to 4.0.4 (6.1.1.C.1.0) which didn't allow me to use the above. I had to downgrade to B.1.0, root, reupgrade the kernel to C.1.0 and only then flashing a ROM (I truly like Xperiance Lite 2.0, it doubled my battery time!).
Iceax123 said:
Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
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Check out development section of your device for ftf file.
For rooting and etc ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36741604
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
Thanks
A
Iceax123 said:
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
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No ,it doesn't remove it AFAIK.
Hello everyone,
I have joined here hoping to get some advice, so i will be as complete with my situation as i can.
So, i rooted my phone, installed busybox, root explorer and CWM. No problems so far.
Read up on rom installations and attempted my first one. Cannot remember the rom at the moment but followed instructions as in "back up", wipe cache etc....
Now the phone is in bootloop, whereby it switches on, goes to sony erricson screen, blue light flashes and then goes blank. I cannot enter CWM, i cannot switch off until i remove battery.
I have tried both pc companion repair and seus repair but both say no software for phone(pc companion) and newest software installed(seus).
I have tried booting into safe mode the old fashioned way, but no go and finally....i have shouted obscenities at my phone but that doesn't work either.:silly:
any suggestions, or should i assume that it is bricked and send off for repair if possible?
Thank you.
Hey bro have you locked or unlocked bootloader?
Flash stock .587 firm with flashtool.
Some roms are only for locked or unlocked bootloader. You need to see that before install a rom. And remember. Not all the roms are stable.
Follow step by step. Is recomendable before install a rom. Flash stock firm.
Press thnks if I help to your mind.
Press thnks if I helped to your mind.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
luiscedillo80 said:
Hey bro have you locked or unlocked bootloader?
Flash stock .587 firm with flashtool.
Some roms are only for locked or unlocked bootloader. You need to see that before install a rom. And remember. Not all the roms are stable.
Follow step by step. Is recomendable before install a rom. Flash stock firm.
Press thnks if I help to your mind.
Press thnks if I helped to your mind.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Thanks for your advice.:good:
I went it alone last night and used flashtool to restore a stock rom that i had found and downloaded, and it worked apart from one thing..............the touchscreen will not work now
I have no option to unlock the bootloader according to my phone info, so i will try this .587 firmware you mentioned. Could you provide a link if possible and any advice on the touchscreen.
Many thanks!!
jedi1972 said:
Thanks for your advice.:good:
I went it alone last night and used flashtool to restore a stock rom that i had found and downloaded, and it worked apart from one thing..............the touchscreen will not work now
Many thanks!!
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hey man here you go this is the stock .587 ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907994
and here is the tuto to flash ftf files with flashtool. the issue with touchscreen sometimes happen when you flash wrong firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
press thnks if i help to your mind. :highfive:
luiscedillo80 said:
hey man here you go this is the stock .587 ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907994
and here is the tuto to flash ftf files with flashtool. the issue with touchscreen sometimes happen when you flash wrong firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
press thnks if i help to your mind. :highfive:
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Spot on sir, i'll report back....
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jedi1972 said:
Spot on sir, i'll report back....
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Touchscreen problem persists. I will try an older firmware. I'm pretty sure that since sony rolled out the ics update, the problem has arisen......
Just noticed in flashtool that is says file ignored warning simlock.ta??
jedi1972 said:
Touchscreen problem persists. I will try an older firmware. I'm pretty sure that since sony rolled out the ics update, the problem has arisen......
Just noticed in flashtool that is says file ignored warning simlock.ta??
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Well, i have tried several different official firmwares but the touchscreen problem persists. I will update on official sony companion and use my warranty to get it replaced. ho hum.
jedi1972 said:
Touchscreen problem persists. I will try an older firmware. I'm pretty sure that since sony rolled out the ics update, the problem has arisen......
Just noticed in flashtool that is says file ignored warning simlock.ta??
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Simlock is normal because your phone is unlocked. But the screen dont work for nothing?. If work little instalL CWM app. Well if you have guaranty go there. If not. Search a tuto how to open you phone and check the conections and "flex"
Press thnks if I help to your mind.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium