Hi this is my 1st thread in this forum,so please dont bash/mock me as i am completely noob to android stuff
I have a Sony Xperia Mini pro sk17i
Android Version 4.04
Build No 4.1.B.0.587
Region India
Windows OS 8
I want to install latest jelly bean custom rom,but don't know which one to install as I saw lots of roms in rom section
I am following this method
Charge phone fully
Unlock bootloader by going to Sony website or is there any other method,apart from modifying hardware??
Put the custom rom on mmc
Then install or will I have to format the phone??
Are this process right or do I need to root the phone to install custom rom??
Also i heard unlocking boot-loader removes Sony DRM keys.So if I ever want to revert to stock firmware will the DRM keys enable itself??
Also if anything goes wrong can I revert back to stock firmware or will I never be able to do that??
Any links to latest firmware, tools is highly appreciated.
Please don't say search the forum,I already did but each thread mentions different methods so I am fully confused!!!
Ps i hove i posted this in right section,if not mods please forgive me:highfive:
ryu2050 said:
Hi this is my 1st thread in this forum,so please dont bash/mock me as i am completely noob to android stuff
I have a Sony Xperia Mini pro sk17i
Android Version 4.04
Build No 4.1.B.0.587
Region India
Windows OS 8
I want to install latest jelly bean custom rom,but don't know which one to install as I saw lots of roms in rom section
I am following this method
Charge phone fully
Unlock bootloader by going to Sony website or is there any other method,apart from modifying hardware??
Put the custom rom on mmc
Then install or will I have to format the phone??
Are this process right or do I need to root the phone to install custom rom??
Also i heard unlocking boot-loader removes Sony DRM keys.So if I ever want to revert to stock firmware will the DRM keys enable itself??
Also if anything goes wrong can I revert back to stock firmware or will I never be able to do that??
Any links to latest firmware, tools is highly appreciated.
Please don't say search the forum,I already did but each thread mentions different methods so I am fully confused!!!
Ps i hove i posted this in right section,if not mods please forgive me:highfive:
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first of all, no you didn't post in the correct section, theres a q and a for ... well for q and a (and i recommend reading the faq by alokbina too)
yes first you have to unlock bootloader to get to jellybean.
theres mihanns guide for three methods to do it.
i think a format of your phone shuld be done as it is needed (just data/factory restore type),
you missed a step of flashing a custom kernel with flashtool
no need to root it as custom roms and kernels come prerooted (though if you are a newbie, i would advice to learn to root and with that experience start on flashing roms)
unlocking by official method removes drm keys and you will NOT get them back in anyway, so try tespoint method(see manufacturing date restriction though)
Yes youll be able to flash stock using flashtool and by downloading your stock firmware as ftf file(google)
for firware tools etc see this by predator.
aaand i've got an advice too, Please READ READ READ more, then youll automatically know more and will be able to do it.
hope it helped
Don't forget to hit thanks
Hi can you please tell me which kernel to flash on stock firmware??Also what does this do??
Also DRM keys are they really useful in future??
Also cellular networks will work right?
ryu2050 said:
Hi can you please tell me which kernel to flash on stock firmware??Also what does this do??
Also DRM keys are they really useful in future??
Also cellular networks will work right?
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There are many kernels present and each kernel has different features. some are good for battery life, some are good for performance etc. read the description of each kernel and decide. if you are flashing a custom rom, the rom developer will mention the kernels that are working with that rom in the rom thread. as I think DRM keys are not very useful. apps like TrackID use them. there are 3rd party apps that works like TrackID.
nothing will go wrong if u follow all the steps exactly.
this thread will be useful for you.
[INDEX]★ROMs, Kernels, FTF, Scripts, Tools and Guides★
read read & read. that will solve many problems
is possible to unbrick mu bricked phone se mini xperia pro
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yamaha6 said:
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Urgent help needed
I flashed the kernel but forgot to put the custom rom in root of sd card.I can boot into CWM.
What should I do please reply
Never mind problem solved
ryu2050 said:
Urgent help needed
I flashed the kernel but forgot to put the custom rom in root of sd card.I can boot into CWM.
What should I do please reply
Never mind problem solved
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Search on google how to set up adb. Now you can adb push or adb sideload the .zip. Or you try to mount the usb
Anyone can tell me how to go back to stock ICS and kernel??
Is it just done by flashing the stock firmware from flashtool??
Recently I have Cm10 extended kernel and Jelly vanilla 6.1
Hi I cant get back to stock ICS
here is the log
17/008/2013 03:08:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
17/008/2013 03:08:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
17/008/2013 03:08:48 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
17/008/2013 03:08:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/009/2013 03:09:00 - INFO - Selected Xperia Mini Pro_4.1.B.0.587_Generic CE3 WORLD by hB78.ftf
17/009/2013 03:09:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
17/009/2013 03:09:04 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/009/2013 03:09:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
17/009/2013 03:09:05 - INFO - Reading device information
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Processing loader
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Checking header
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/009/2013 03:09:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/009/2013 03:09:47 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
17/009/2013 03:09:47 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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ryu2050 said:
Hi I cant get back to stock ICS
here is the log
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Go to settings and change usb connection mode to msc mode (mass storage) And turn usb debugging on in developer options.
then reboot to flash mode and connect.
And when you want to flash the firmware, then first select the firmware and hit okay. You will see a popup to put your phone in flashmode, then plug it in in flashmode, not before. Should work
mihahn said:
And when you want to flash the firmware, then first select the firmware and hit okay. You will see a popup to put your phone in flashmode, then plug it in in flashmode, not before. Should work
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My usb cable was faulty must have worn out somehow?
Got a new one works perfect now flashed back to stock
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Thanks to several devs here, we now have confirmed that latest flashtool workson Xperia Play.
This means that now we have an option for ugrading, or flashing a bricked device (as many of you know, SEUS will now allow flashing device with an unlocked bootloader).
UK Generic .184 FTF file can be found here (This seems like it is same as World generic from my tests):
http://www.multiupload.com/2IBHV33CU5
Put the FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool before flashing.
Start flash tool, and it will instruct you. Full instructions on flashtool can be found here, be sure to download latest version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Thanks to Bin4ry and Was for creating the UK Generic FTF file with bootlader.sin for the Play.
Thanks to DooMLoRD for helping during the test of flashtool and FTF.
A last word of warning! Allthough this will flash the Play, there have been observations that Hong Kong Plays wont boot fully. This does NOT mean they are totally bricked. But may need HK version of stock firmware to flash.
i was expecting this post.........with the recovery possible now it's time to start modding the Play.
I hope we can see Themes,mods soon.....
Seems not to work with HongKong xperia plays.
teckhwee said:
Seems not to work with HongKong xperia plays.
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Flashtool is flashing those devices. Really no reason why it should not work. But will update the first post with a word of warning. In any worst case, we may need ftf for HK version.
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for those who bricked their XP and have it locked (just like me), they can fix it using SE update/recover program from here:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...etailed/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
I tried flashtool but it would not work, even with the generic one, because my XP is locked, but SE tool fixed my bricked XP.
Let's hope we'll get good recovery soon. Would love to experiment a bit with modifying android myself
hi i'm french my xperia play bricked after ota and no boot in fastboot mode juste in semc flash device and i can't restore with SE service update software because my phone are rooted (don't work) , i just test flashtool with generique uk flashing ok but my phone no boot , have you got a generic french .ftf
sorry for my english
please help me
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flashtool log
28/032/2011 22:32:54 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
28/032/2011 22:32:54 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&DF2EE03&0&2
28/032/2011 22:32:54 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/032/2011 22:32:54 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
28/032/2011 22:32:54 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/032/2011 22:32:55 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="096EEC99EAD9606F592934A175B40131F690E47D";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C815040428F3CF3022B001002000000000";IMEI="XXXXXXXXXXX";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="NO";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
28/032/2011 22:32:55 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/032/2011 22:32:58 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:01 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:01 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:02 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:02 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:02 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:13 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
28/033/2011 22:33:14 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
28/035/2011 22:35:16 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
28/035/2011 22:35:18 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/035/2011 22:35:18 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
28/035/2011 22:35:18 - INFO - Then go to application settings
28/035/2011 22:35:18 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
please help me
please help me pc companion and seus no help me detect my phone but can't flash because i have flash my phone with routed rom "play modded.img" pc companion and seus cant flash it
thank you
A few of us are on the samee boat as you too.
Waz bro just posted the rest of the .sin for rom. Hopefully b4nary or other bros can compile everything together to make a full ftf file soon so we can try flashing using flashtools.
teckhwee said:
A few of us are on the samee boat as you too.
Waz bro just posted the rest of the .sin for rom. Hopefully b4nary or other bros can compile everything together to make a full ftf file soon so we can try flashing using flashtools.
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there are two update.xml files, ive combined them into one, now it's just a matter of rebuilding the FTF file from the 3 files (well it's actually two)
Im not saying this will work but it has a chance, now i need to convert them (somehow)
Will research and post when done.
Right, Ive successfully created the FTF file (I think) im uploading now will take me a while ive only got 50kbps upload.
I will post link when done, this should be an "unrooted" version that has the two core packages included as well as the fixed update.xml.
Right created the package properly bricked my phone on purpose, and flashed this with data wipe, all worked perfectly!
So over to you guys once the link is up I hope it repairs your phones.
hi
very very very thanks i wait files for test
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094
how did you guys even get the flashtool to work with the play? ive got the latest version and i keep getting an error saying it cant identify my device and the only options are for x10, x10 mini, x10 mini pro, x8 and arc, just curious
Saved my day nieldk ;-) Had gone into a bootloop cause of a modified framework-res and with this thread you gave me a booting phone again :-D
Regards Dousan...
Hello, excuse my English, I have a question, I unlocked the bootloader with the official procedure, this guide is ok to relock the bootloader and lose root permissions? I would like to return the phone to the state of factory for warranty.
I'm Italian and also my phone.
thanks
can I flash my bl locked rogers play with this to allow me to unlock it?
ginepraio said:
Hello, excuse my English, I have a question, I unlocked the bootloader with the official procedure, this guide is ok to relock the bootloader and lose root permissions? I would like to return the phone to the state of factory for warranty.
I'm Italian and also my phone.
thanks
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No it will not relock the bootloader
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dan-htc-touch said:
can I flash my bl locked rogers play with this to allow me to unlock it?
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No it will not unlock the bootloader
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but won't it flash the generic bootloader which is unlockable?
hi there!
first of all, i would like to thank you all guys. its amazing the massive amount of stuff being developed here!
i am writing to you because i am seriously considering flashing the kernel. after uninstalling an app the 'iptables' somehow cant be used by firewall, and so a cleanup from scratch seems sensible. i have been checking the forums for a couple of days already looking for more info about how to flash kernels, but all i found either seems to be quite beyond my IT skills, or the risk of something ruining the phone is just too high. hence my question:
does anyone know a safe and/or user friendly way of flashing the kernel?
i am kind of familiar already with flashing roms (using cyanogenmod cm6 now, and might consider upgrading to cm7)...although thats it.
thanks for the help!
sl4v1k said:
hi there!
first of all, i would like to thank you all guys. its amazing the massive amount of stuff being developed here!
i am writing to you because i am seriously considering flashing the kernel. after uninstalling an app the 'iptables' somehow cant be used by firewall, and so a cleanup from scratch seems sensible. i have been checking the forums for a couple of days already looking for more info about how to flash kernels, but all i found either seems to be quite beyond my IT skills, or the risk of something ruining the phone is just too high. hence my question:
does anyone know a safe and/or user friendly way of flashing the kernel?
i am kind of familiar already with flashing roms (using cyanogenmod cm6 now, and might consider upgrading to cm7)...although thats it.
thanks for the help!
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The only way, as far as i am concerned, to flash a kernel is through flash tool. You put the kernel file in a folder run flashtool and press flash its simple really just do you research and you should be fine.
Here is flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Download FlashTool version 0.2.9.1 Beta, not the new 0.3
Here is a link on how to use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943643&highlight=flashtool
And check out this too it is about bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
The last link will explain everything you need to know really.
Cheers,
Evil.
as far as i understand, i need to mess with bootloader in order to flash kernel. Is this true? even if i just want to go for the safe option, the default kernel?
YEs you need.
sl4v1k said:
as far as i understand, i need to mess with bootloader in order to flash kernel. Is this true? even if i just want to go for the safe option, the default kernel?
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An official SE kernel doesnt require an unlocked bootloader for obvious reasons.
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obsidian_eclipse said:
An official SE kernel doesnt require an unlocked bootloader for obvious reasons.
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I downloaded the default kernel and tried flashing with flashtool. When its goes into flashing mode (press back button and plug cable), the log says:
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&3879604A&0&6
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO -
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO - Then go to application settings
16/006/2011 15:06:47 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
however, unknown sources and debugging were already activated...
any clue? i'm currently using CM6.1 rom.
Having searched for this and moving through the official flashtool site, there still seems to be some confusion so here are some questions :
1. The rooting procedure for neo V ics locked bootloader instructs to flash a different kernel. So, is this possible without rooting, through flashtool?
2. Can we downgrade to stock gb from stock ics without rooting?
3. All flashtool instructions are in the X10 forums, which says that the instructions should be fine with the Neo too. So, is it okay with the Neo V too?
Regards,
Viral
1. Yes,
2. Yes, but don't go below Android 2.3.3 or even 2.3.4, (only for Neo, since Neo V, is not that old)
3. Yes.
Thanks a lot. So, in general, flashing stock ROMs & kernels doesn't require root. while even flashing hybrid ROMs requires root, right?
Also, have long should a typical flashing procedure take? If by chance, the USB gets disconnected mid-way & the phone gets bricked, will it be recoverable?
Thanks.
viral1991 said:
So, in general, flashing stock ROMs & kernels doesn't require root.
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Correct.
viral1991 said:
while even flashing hybrid ROMs requires root, right?
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Correct, actually it requires CWM recovery, which you can't install without root, so
viral1991 said:
Also, have long should a typical flashing procedure take? If by chance, the USB gets disconnected mid-way & the phone gets bricked, will it be recoverable?
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flashing is done in 2,3 minutes.
Please make sure that USB is in safe position. Most of the problems of failed flash can be solved by flashing it again, while some can be solved by paying someone to fix it with SETool box.
I didn't hear someone bricked it so much that not even setool box can't fix it.
anw, try not to disconnect usb
Good luck.
Selection in the Smart Phone Flash Toll
Placed this question in the Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [Ask Any Question][Newbie Friendly]
When I make the Scatter-loading I get a selection of files. Witch files are I allowed to exclude/ or do I have to include?
Preloader
MBR
EBR1
UBOOT
BOOTIMG
RECOVERY
SEC_RO
LOGO
EBR2
ANDROID
CHACKE
USRDATA
FAT
I wanted to flash another recovery (From another ROM for this phone (Had a Chinese boot-loader))
with MobileUncle MKT Tools.
When I like to flash another recovery do I have to flash the preloder too? or why I ended up in a bootloop?
Let me begin by saying i am a relatively a novice in the field of android smart phone and installing Custom Roms in short i am a noob
I have a Sony Xperia x10 mini E10i Smart phone which already had Ginger DX Custom Rom installed, which was installed by my friend. And now he is gone, and i wish to do Install new custom roms like Ice Cream Sandwich or which will be the most suited for this phone with most apps working and stability according to the users??
Could anyone guide me on how to begin with a step by step Tutorial for beginners (noobies) in order to install a new Rom with complete fresh install.
i dont have any important data in my SD card so no worry about making a fresh install
PS- i did some googling and searched on xda aswell and tried to do it on my own but wasn't successful as most tutorials were of not the same model or were kind of confusing
Please help me guys :fingers-crossed:
Thnx
Regards
Whatchoo need...
Zopey said:
Let me begin by saying i am a relatively a novice in the field of android smart phone and installing Custom Roms in short i am a noob
I have a Sony Xperia x10 mini E10i Smart phone which already had Ginger DX Custom Rom installed, which was installed by my friend. And now he is gone, and i wish to do Install new custom roms like Ice Cream Sandwich or which will be the most suited for this phone with most apps working and stability according to the users??
Could anyone guide me on how to begin with a step by step Tutorial for beginners (noobies) in order to install a new Rom with complete fresh install.
i dont have any important data in my SD card so no worry about making a fresh install
PS- i did some googling and searched on xda aswell and tried to do it on my own but wasn't successful as most tutorials were of not the same model or were kind of confusing
Please help me guys :fingers-crossed:
Thnx
Regards
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Hi there! I started playing around with custom roms for my x10 mini pro u20 about two weeks ago, it's both been a lot of fun and a good bit of frustration. This is the thread that helped me understand rooting (unlocking the phone for installing custom software), installing (flashing) kernels (base software/ installs drivers), and installing (flashing) ROMs (GUI/ User interface software/operating system)
!! Use titanium backup or nandroid to back up all your current install to your SDcard. If you don't, you're gonna be annoyed later.
1) Download and install Flash tool for Xperia devices http://www-stud.uni-due.de/~sfanmakr/X10Flash/X10Flash-2.1.zip
2) Download nAa kernel for ICS http://minicm.googlecode.com/files/E10_nAa-ics-04_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-04.ftf (Your kernel must always match the build of the rom you are going to install)
- save the .ftf file in the /firmware directory of your flashtool install
3) Download ICS ROM appropriate to your phone from http://code.google.com/p/minicm/downloads/list
4) Download Google Apps package for ICS http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
That should be all you need to download.
You do not have to format or loose data from your SD card. It is where you store the ROM zip file and the Gapps (Google Apps) zip file, without unpackaging them, in the root directory of the SD card.
Here is a step by step on how to flash the new kernel on your phone using flashtool, then how to install the zips. It is a page about an x8, but the process is more or less identical between the x8, x10 mini, and x10 mini pro.
http://apgalaxy.com/minicm9-v3-0-2-xperia-x8-ics/
Good luck!
I have found I prefer gingerbread/miniCM7, my u20/ mini pro gets very slow on miniCM9.
Remember to hit the Thanks button!
What the guy above said except don't download a ROM That's not for our phones! Smultrom or whatever it was isn't the mini. Robyn is the mini. Download miniCM9 from the x10 mini android development section
X10man
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x10man said:
What the guy above said except don't download a ROM That's not for our phones! Smultrom or whatever it was isn't the mini. Robyn is the mini. Download miniCM9 from the x10 mini android development section
X10man
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Thanks x10man, was kinda confused because of the poster's description of his phone. What's the shorthand for the xperia x10 mini? I know the x10 mini pro is u20. Kinda important in this particular case.
and that'd be 'What the chick above said...' (LOL)
Hey thanks bro i finally installed CMmini 9 on the phone :laugh:
So far its looks great, has improved alot from the last time...
Anyway i have few more queries
1- What are the other custom roms i can use or try? Like IceCream Sandwich, GingerBread, Froyo and where can i get these custom Roms?
2- Are there incompatibility issues with certain Roms in case of my device?
3- I wish to try veetle App on my phone, i installed Veetle app but it asked for Adobe Flash Player 11 which incompatible with my E10i model
..so i did some googling and got to some page where in comments someone said Its possible to Install Adobe Flash player 11 in GingerBread and Froyo. Is it possible? and where can i get the Latest Roms of Froyo and GingerBread
4- What is the best app for downloading paid apps on the phone like applanet?
Thanks bro :victory:
Zopey said:
Hey thanks bro i finally installed CMmini 9 on the phone :laugh:
So far its looks great, has improved alot from the last time...
Anyway i have few more queries
1- What are the other custom roms i can use or try? Like IceCream Sandwich, GingerBread, Froyo and where can i get these custom Roms?
2- Are there incompatibility issues with certain Roms in case of my device?
3- I wish to try veetle App on my phone, i installed Veetle app but it asked for Adobe Flash Player 11 which incompatible with my E10i model
..so i did some googling and got to some page where in comments someone said Its possible to Install Adobe Flash player 11 in GingerBread and Froyo. Is it possible? and where can i get the Latest Roms of Froyo and GingerBread
4- What is the best app for downloading paid apps on the phone like applanet?
Thanks bro :victory:
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More folk are going to have to post to answer those questions for you! I've gone so far as just the custom roms myself. I tried one of the nightly builds of miniCM7, and it rocks! It looks like CM7 and CM9 are two different branches instead of actual in-line software version updates. Aka, a newer build of miniCM7 (like 2.3.6) can be just as up to date as miniCM09.
One of the helpful tools on this site is the 'search in this thread' box on the right hand side of the page. You have to navigate up to the appropriate forum, and then type something like [ROM] in the search box, and then press enter, and browse the search results. That usually helps a lot with searching for custom roms, for example. Try starting in 'XPERIA X10 Mini Android Development' http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=726 that's where developers are supposed to post their Roms.
you can try searching, for example, for '[ROM] Adobe Flash' to see if someone has made a rom with adobe flash player packaged already in the rom, or if they comment about it.
Always browse the last few pages of a ROM thread, to see if folk are reporting errors you don't want to run into.
Always look at the ROM requirements- the developer will almost always tell you what kernel to flash before installing the ROM.
INSTALL ANTIVIRUS! Avast or AVG from the google play store are the best. Download, install, then open the Antivir program to get it running. Android is one of the most hacked OSes out there because it's so popular, and even google play has malware in it. Antivir should be your FIRST step when getting cozy with a new rom.
You can install android software from the web too... You first must allow 'Unknown sources' - I think it's under either Applications or security in settings. Then use browser to navigate to the page/software you want, and you can download from there. If it's a *.apk file, you can browse to it using file manager under the SDcard's /download dir, and then open it to install it.
Sure, there are plenty of incompatable ROMs.. just like there's a whole lot of android phones. That's why it's best to use the forum/search tool, and read to make sure the ROM is built for your particular phone. I've accidentally installed, for example, a flash kernel for the E10 on my phone, and a ROM for the u20i, and then successfully booted it, but could not use the touchscreen! The Kernel is one of the most important parts, having the wrong kernel is often the reason for Wifi not working properly, etc.
Thus.. always make sure that you are using the right kernel for your phone AND for the rom. You are using a kernel right now for ICS, and if you were to try and install a ROM for gingerbread (android 2.x.x) on it, you might be able to boot the rom and even use a bit of the software, but certain functions would be buggy.
If you do everything and then reboot and just get the kernel's animation for minutes and minutes on end, something went funky with the install. reboot it, enter the kernel, enter mounts and storage and then mount USB, and then re-download the ROM and install again.
Remember to press the thanks button!
Enjoy, -illys
illysmanx said:
Thanks x10man, was kinda confused because of the poster's description of his phone. What's the shorthand for the xperia x10 mini? I know the x10 mini pro is u20. Kinda important in this particular case.
and that'd be 'What the chick above said...' (LOL)
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X10 mini is E10 or Robyn X8 is E15 or shakira X10 mini pro is U20 or mimmi.
And lol typical, I'm gonna refrain from ever using gender in posts. From now it's the poster above
X10man
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Thanks alot man :victory:
You made a a lot easiar for me.
I installed CM9 based on ICS and turns out adobe flash player isnt going to work in this ROM.
So as stated i downloaded the CM7 GingerBread Rom from this site (h t t p: // code.google.com/p/minicm/downloads/list ), as i read on the forum people saying adobe flash player is working on this ROM smoothly. This is the one i downloaded (MiniCM7-2.2.1-robyn MiniCM7-2.2.1 Build featured x10 mini MiniCM7) Release date June 10 88.1 mb <-- I hope i have downloaded the correct Rom
Anyway so i proceeded with the same process as explained to install a Rom. Except i did not flashed any new kernel or anything.
I copied the GingerBread Rom (MiniCM7-2.2.1-robyn) in the SD card and restarted and tapped the back button during the nAa kernel boot and got to the screen where i can install the GingerBread rom from SD card. Ps- I did Wiped Data/factory reset,Cache. Dalvik-Cache, Battery Stats, and formatted the system and then installed the new GingerBread Rom from sd card. And it got installed smoothly and when i restarted the screen got stuck at the bootlogo of Mini CM7
I got confused what have i done wrong here
Anyway i did some search on forum and i found maybe its the kernel?? For GingerBreal CM7 there is a specific kernel??
Is this the reason why the GingerBread Rom got stuck on Boot logo screen? or there any other reason to it
And If i have to install a new Rom say for instance CM7 GingerBread Rom over the already installed CM9 ICS Rom what are the steps for doing that. (Ps- As the steps i tried didnt work)
And if it is the kernel issue where can i download the kernel for GingerBread Rom CM7?
Lastly i have some adventurous stupid questions
1- Like PC we have dual boot where we can choose the OS out of all the OS's installed, Can this be possible on the phone?? Like Installing more then 1 Rom on same device?
2- And is there a way to Connect my phone to my Pc and use the rom on my desktop?
Like i have 40 inch LCD TV which is connected to my CPU via HDMI output... so can it be possible to run the Rom on the desktop by connecting the Phone to Pc?
3- Like is there a Virtual machine on which Android custom roms can be tested before usage?? Like Vmware and Parallels for Windows
Again Thanks a lot for guiding me, this post really made my life easiar
Waiting for reply
Regards
Yes you need the nAa-GB kernel from here
Just flash it with flashtool and your MiniCM7 installation should boot.
Not sure about the dual-boot, i think it's possible by installing one ROM on the sd-card and the other one on the internal space (which is where the rom normally goes), but we have only space for one kernel, so both roms should work with the same kernel. How to go about it, I don't know though.
Connecting your phone to your pc won't run your ROM on the pc, since your pc has got an x86 architecture and your phone is based on ARM, I guess connecting the phone directly to the hdmi-output of your TV might run the ROM full-screen, but unfotunately, our phones don't have HDMI out. and i don't think it's going to work through usb.
I'm fairly sure there is an Android-emulator that will run Android ROMS or Apps in a virtual machine for testing or trying out. I think that is included in the official Android Software Development Kit from Google.
my phone cany connect to network
using any custom rom i have tried many kernals and roms like jb1 and 2and cm9 ,ics my phone is se e 10i
my mobile is (not pro)
while flashing using sonyericsson flasher by binary and androxyde it gives error
21/025/2013 22:25:45 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
21/025/2013 22:25:45 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
21/025/2013 22:25:45 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
21/025/2013 22:25:52 - INFO - Dev connected with USB debugging off
21/025/2013 22:25:52 - INFO - For 2011 devs line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
21/025/2013 22:25:55 - INFO - Selected E10_nAa-jb-02_2.6.29.6-nAa-jb-02.ftf
21/025/2013 22:25:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/025/2013 22:25:55 - INFO - Please connect your dev into flashmode.
21/025/2013 22:25:59 - INFO - Dev disconnected
21/026/2013 22:26:04 - INFO - Dev connected with USB debugging off
21/026/2013 22:26:04 - INFO - For 2011 devs line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
21/026/2013 22:26:18 - INFO - Dev disconnected
21/026/2013 22:26:27 - INFO - Flash canceled
21/026/2013 22:26:43 - INFO - Selected E10_nAa-jb-02_2.6.29.6-nAa-jb-02.ftf
21/026/2013 22:26:43 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/026/2013 22:26:43 - INFO - Please connect your dev into flashmode.
21/026/2013 22:26:48 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
21/026/2013 22:26:48 - INFO - Opening dev for R/W
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Reading dev information
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Current dev : - CB511LYNV6 - 1237-8595_R4B - 1235-3408_2.1.1.A.0.6 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Processing loader
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Checking header
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Ending flash session
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
21/026/2013 22:26:50 - INFO - Dev disconnected
21/026/2013 22:26:52 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
pratig.s said:
my mobile is (not pro)
while flashing using sonyericsson flasher by binary and androxyde it gives error
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
21/026/2013 22:26:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/026/2013 22:26:52 - INFO - Dev connected in flash mode
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You need to unlock your bootloader to flash a custom kernel.
You must do theese steps in order to use custom roms....
1) Unlock your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
2) Root Your Phone
3) Install ClockWorkMod
4) Flash via Flashtool the Kernel Required for the ROM you want to install
5) Flash the Rom then Gapps(if needed) with the installing Guide the ROM says
leonleonleon said:
You must do theese steps in order to use custom roms....
1) Unlock your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
2) Root Your Phone
3) Install ClockWorkMod
4) Flash via Flashtool the Kernel Required for the ROM you want to install
5) Flash the Rom then Gapps(if needed) with the installing Guide the ROM says
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1. Root your phone
2. Unlock your bootloader
3. Flash custom kernel
4. Install ROM (and gapps if needed)from sd-card
SmG67 said:
1. Root your phone
2. Unlock your bootloader
3. Flash custom kernel
4. Install ROM (and gapps if needed)from sd-card
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you can unlock bootloader without rooting the phone,
SmG67 said:
You need to unlock your bootloader to flash a custom kernel.
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thanks for reply,, but error occurred after trying all the steps
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leonleonleon said:
You must do theese steps in order to use custom roms....
1) Unlock your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
2) Root Your Phone
3) Install ClockWorkMod
4) Flash via Flashtool the Kernel Required for the ROM you want to install
5) Flash the Rom then Gapps(if needed) with the installing Guide the ROM says
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first i unlocked the bootloader and then i rooted my phone and then installed CWM and after that i formatted my cache , data, system and accidently mob restarted ,, so after that when i tried to flash the mobile then error occurs
leonleonleon said:
you can unlock bootloader without rooting the phone,
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I doubt that, the unlock process needs access to the system-areas of the phone.
pratig.s said:
thanks for reply,, but error occurred after trying all the steps
first i unlocked the bootloader and then i rooted my phone and then installed CWM and after that i formatted my cache , data, system and accidently mob restarted ,, so after that when i tried to flash the mobile then error occurs
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I doubt the unlock of your bootloader was successful, give the output of the Identify button in S1Tool to check.
SmG67 said:
I doubt that, the unlock process needs access to the system-areas of the phone.
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The unlocking method is with flashmode, it does not need any system area or rom permition.
I unlocked my x10mini 2 days ago and it works perfectly
well
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x10 mini not starting
:my xperia x10 mini is not starting it is somewhere around 3 yrs old when i press the power on button red led blinks 3 times but when i connect it to charger it blinks at time intevals please help\
I'm trying to root my Xperia U but when I do that using Flashtool, it gives me an error. The log is below.
26/023/2013 00:23:20 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/023/2013 00:23:20 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/023/2013 00:23:20 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
26/023/2013 00:23:21 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia U
26/023/2013 00:23:21 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
26/023/2013 00:23:21 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ / Build number : 6.0.B.3.184
26/023/2013 00:23:24 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue
26/023/2013 00:23:26 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
26/023/2013 00:23:26 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
26/023/2013 00:23:26 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
26/023/2013 00:23:26 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
26/023/2013 00:23:27 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
26/023/2013 00:23:45 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
26/024/2013 00:24:46 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
26/024/2013 00:24:46 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
26/024/2013 00:24:46 - INFO - Cleaning files
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I have tried many other tools but they also failed. How do I go about this issue?
Anyone??
phantom2000 said:
I'm trying to root my Xperia U but when I do that using Flashtool, it gives me an error. The log is below.
I have tried many other tools but they also failed. How do I go about this issue?
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are you having GB on it ? i got similar problem when i havd done rooting for fist time. i had upgraded to ICS and later restored root me on to the device and rebooted it .then it worked.
chk this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897826 this might help you for your further queries
Just upgrade to ICS and try again.. Will work like a magic show
Hi All, Finally, I was able to root the phone using a different method. I have tried almost all of the methods I could find all over the net but nothing worked. I did not want to upgrade the phone to ICS. I wanted to root the phone as it is. After days of searching, I stumbled upon a method to unlock the boot loader and root the phone with Fastboot. I was able to root the phone using the appropriate Kernel file using this command
Code:
fastboot flash boot 3_184_kernel.elf
. It was fast an easy. Thought someone will find this useful. Please follow the link in the attacked text file and find the tools and the guide I have used. Thanks.
phantom2000 said:
Hi All, Finally, I was able to root the phone using a different method. I have tried almost all of the methods I could find all over the net but nothing worked. I did not want to upgrade the phone to ICS. I wanted to root the phone as it is. After days of searching, I stumbled upon a method to unlock the boot loader and root the phone with Fastboot. I was able to root the phone using the appropriate Kernel file using this command
Code:
fastboot flash boot 3_184_kernel.elf
. It was fast an easy. Thought someone will find this useful. Please follow the link in the attacked text file and find the tools and the guide I have used. Thanks.
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If you upgrade, you can downgrade. So why unlock bootloader?
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AndroidNoob69 said:
If you upgrade, you can downgrade. So why unlock bootloader?
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I have read that Xperia U cannot be rooted without unlocking the boot loader. From dozens of methods I have tried, I realized that it was actually true. None of them were working. Then I unlocked the boot loader and tried to root the phone using the tools I have tried before. It did not work though. Then I tried the method I have mentioned above.
phantom2000 said:
I have read that Xperia U cannot be rooted without unlocking the boot loader. From dozens of methods I have tried, I realized that it was actually true. None of them were working. Then I unlocked the boot loader and tried to root the phone using the tools I have tried before. It did not work though. Then I tried the method I have mentioned above.
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You can root by upgrading, root and downgrade. Its better than losing DRM Keys (if you did not backup TA)
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