[Guide] Noob To EXtreme User Guide - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Disclaimer
1. All Instructions Given Here Are Tested BY Me.
2. I didn’t Invented These Methods. Credits Are Given To Their Respective Posters.
3. I Bear No Responsibility Of Any Action Taken By You That Bricked your Phone.
4. However If U Haven’t Hard Bricked Your Phone Ask Me And I Will Give u Your Solution.
5. Please Make A Nan droid Backup From CWM. Those Who Are Unlocking Their Bootloader Please Copy Important Content And Data Before You Proceed.
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A Guide For New Users 2 Extreme User.
As We All Are Using Any Phone From Xperia 2011 Lineup
Phones Are
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
This Guide Only Tested On These Phones. So, I would Recommend These Only to Users of These Phones.
As We See Although Owning Same Device We Have Users Who Take Most Out Of Their Device And Some Just Sit Around Take Pictures And Call Or text Only. There Are Many Threads On XDA About Modifying Our Phones. So I Gathered Those And Made This.
Guide Divided For Three Kinds of Users. And Those Are
1. New User (Themes ,Games ,Non-root Apps )
2. Moderate Users (Root ,CWM Installation ,Basic Mods ,Stock Based ROMs)
3. Advanced Users (Unlocked Bootloader ,Custom ROMs , Custom Kernel )
So Let’s Begin.
1 .NEW USERS
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Some Basic Themes And Basic Launchers, Wallpaper ,Ringtone And 2 HD Games For You.[If u need More Send Me The names And I’ll Send You those Links ]
Launchers:
Apex Launcher –Click Here
Nova Launcher –Click Here
Wallpapers: Samsung S4 –http://bit.ly/14MCjzN
Sony Xperia Z-Link Lost
Ringtones: Samsung S4 –http://bit.ly/14MCjzN
Galaxy S4 for Apex and Nova –http://bit.ly/15NfMzx
HD Games: Giving You Two Links OF HD Games with SD Data. [Unpack Archive Install Apk and Place them on Your SD Card and overwrite]
Need For Speed Most Wanted : Will Be Given Tomorrow
Gangster RIO: City Of Saints : Will Be Given Tomorrow
If You Want Some Games Of your Choice Reply here And I’ll Give You those Links
That’s All For you.
Now
2.MODERATE USERS
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Root, CWM Installation, Basic Mods, Stock Based ROMs, GB To ICS Upgrade And GSM/WCDMA Bug Fix
Root
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A. Gingerbread Root[Credit Goes to DooMLOrd]
First Of All Download Your Adb Drivers from Here-http://bit.ly/13HWyMZ
Then Down Load RootKit from Here- http://bit.ly/13HWInD
Now Let Begin
1. Connect Your Device to PC.
a. Make Sure You Selected MSC Mode From {Settings ~Xperia~Connectivity}
b. Enable USB Debugging
Settings-Applications-USB Debugging-Enable
2. Now Go To Settings-About Phone , See Your Build Number[Last 2 Digits]
IF You Are On .58 Continue Rooting (Ignore Step 3)
But If You Are On .62 Follow step 3 Or You Will Not Have Root.
3. Download Flashtool From Here – http://bit.ly/14anYXw
Download Your Phone GB .58 Firmware (.ftf) from Here according To Your Device
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://bit.ly/172zYwz
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://bit.ly/13g4TnA
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://bit.ly/1384zv0
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://bit.ly/1bRzArN
Now Install And Open Flashtool Folder (C:\\Flashtool\Drivers) And Run The .exe
And Check All Boxes It Will Now Install Drivers[If Any Warning Shows up Select Install Anyway]
Now Turn Your Phone Off And Reconnect The Battery.
Then Start Flash Tool And [Unpack The Archive To Get the FTF File] Drag the FTF File To Flashtool White Screen And press Ok.
Now You Will Asked To Connect Your Device To PC In FlashMode.
So Connect USB Cable To Your Phone While Pressing Volume Down Button.
Now You Will See Green LED On Your Phone LED Light.[IF NO LED Do It Again]
Now Flashtool Will Flash Firmware.[If Any Error Comes Up Do It Again]
Wait For Phone To Boot UP. Follow To Root.
4.[Same From Now On For All Phones]{Those Who Flashed .58 on Step 3 Please Redo Step 1}
5.Now Run The Root Kit. Open Folder And run runme.bat with Administrator
6.Now Press Any key And Your Phone Will Reboot After A Few SEcs.
7.Yahoo!!!!!!!!You Have Root Access Now.
B. Upgrade To ICS Offline
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1.Download Your Required Files.[FTF According To Your Device]
Links
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://bit.ly/15Nhn8E
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://bit.ly/14ap6dO
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- NOT Currently Available
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://bit.ly/16eAHvg
2.Unpack The FTF File And Drag It To The Flashtool Main Window And press Ok.
3.Connect Phone To FlashMode When Asked.[Power off And While Connecting To PC Press Volume Down ,Confirm By Seeing The Green led]
4.Now Reboot To Your System When Done.
C. Ice-Cream Sandwich Root [Needed Only For Stock Rom][No need If Installing Stock Based ROMs]
Locked BootLoader
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1. Downgrade To Gingerbread And Root As Described Above.
2. Root Gingerbread As Described Above.
3. Now Download This File- http://bit.ly/1bRA4yb
4. Unpack it And Run 01-local-prop
5. Upgrade To ICS ,But While Upgrading When You The Confirm Window Uptick The Wipe Data option.
6. Then Enable Unknown Sources[From Security] And USB Debugging [From Developers option]
7. Now Run 02-push-root-files.
8. You Will Have Root Access.
Un-Locked Boot Loaders
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1. Flash Custom Kernel [Instructions][ICS ONLY]
Download any kernel Of Your Wish Or This Kernel –http://bit.ly/18FhLfg [Not Available For Active]
Open Flashtool. And Select The bolt Icon-Fastboot mode
a. Connect To Fastboot Mode [Power Off Then Connect While pressing Volume up Button]
b. If you See The Blue LED ,Then Continue
c. Select Kernel To Flash On The Right Side 2nd Option
d. Browse And select kernel
e.IF no error occurs ,Reboot And Have Root
CWM Installation [Clockwork MODE Custom Recovery]
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Locked BootLoader
1. Download This File-http://bit.ly/14apOI8
2. Open Folder And Run install-cwm2.cmd
3. Press Enter And Recovery Will Be installed.
Unlocked Bootloader
Flashing Custom kernel Will Install Recovery.
CWM Recovery instructions
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How To Enter?- Power off And While Booting Up keep pressing Volume Down Button.
Options?
1. Reboot System
2. Install zip From SD card-Installs Zip From SD Card[Required to Flash Mods And ROMs]
3. Factory Reset-Resets All Data
4. Wipe cache partition – Deletes/formats Cache[Required After Flashing A mod]
5. Backup And Restore-Backup All Data and Restore If Something Goes Wrong.
6. Advance
a. Wipe dalvik cache – Deletes dalvik cache[requires After Flashing mods]
Recovery Buttons
UP-Vol UP
Down- Vol Down
Select - Menu
Please Note That Recovery Interface May vary depending On the Version You Are using.
Basic MODS For you [requires root, cwm ]
Instructions:
1.Download The proper Mod And Place it On The root Of your SD Card.
2. Reboot to CWM Recovery.
3.Navigate To install zip From SD Card-chose zip to install-select what You Want To Flash. And Confirm By Yes.
4.Get Back To Main Recovery Menu And Select To Wipe Cache And in Advance-Wipe Dalvik Cache
5.Reboot to System
Mods List : 1. Sony Walkman V Player –http://bit.ly/19kv6ZE
2.Acid Audio Mod-http://bit.ly/172B8rS
3.CyberShot Camera MOD-[Not tested On Stock Rom]- http://bit.ly/18Fi61j
More Will Be Added Soon.
Stock Based ROMs[ROMs That Can Run Without Unlocking Bootloader ][Redirect link to original Thread]
1.Zelly cream 4.0-[Saqib nazm]- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155803
2.xNXT Rom v10-[Pranav Panday]- http://bit.ly/12OdeyU
3.Viper Xperia V7-[saqib nazm]-http://bit.ly/1c6q1Uv
4.Revolution ICS HD™-[saqib nazm]-http://bit.ly/145TD3E
5.Gin2JellyBean v2.4.0-[Abhinav2]-http://bit.ly/1386H5R
More Rom Links Will Be added Soon.
Root Software List-
1. Titanium Backup (Backup Utility)- http://bit.ly/18BOcrg/
2. Seeder (Lag Reduction Tool)- http://bit.ly/1bmogEJ
3. Root Explorer (System File Modifier)- http://bit.ly/15iukIA
Problem: we keep settings at GSM only. But at every restart it changes to WCDMA preferred forcing we on 3G network auto.since We applied the official ics upgrade it has been there.
Fix:
1-How to use Baksmali_Smali.exe ( you need know this)
2-Extract your classes.dex file from framework.jar
3-Go to framework\smali\com\android\internal\telephony\
4-Copy new file into telephony folder
For Odex-ed ROMs go to http://code.google.com/p/smali/wiki/DeodexInstructions
Now, 2g/3g network fixed
Credits: savel-76
DOWNLOAD: View attachment 1789369
4.Advanced User
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Unlocked Bootloader ,Custom ROMs , Custom Kernel
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Unlocking BootLoader
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Note: By Unlocking Bootloader you Will VOID Your Warranty. Please Proceed With Caution.
Flashtool Method
1. First Of All Get your IMEI No.[Dial *#06# To Get IT Write Down First 14 Digits Of It]
2. Then Go Here- http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
3. Read Everything And Fill Out The Form With Correct Information. And Visit your E-Mail To get the Code Afterwards.
4. I Am Using Flashtool To Do It. Alternatives Below.
5. Install Drivers From C:\\Flashtool\Drivers[Or The Single Driver File-]
6. Now Connect Your Phone In FlashMode Mode.[Power Off And While Connecting Press Volume Down, Green Led Will Light Up]
7. Open Flashtool
8. Click On plugins – Bootloader unlock-And Press ok[Now You Will Be asked To Connect In Fastboot Mode]
9. Enter Fastboot Mode[Power Off And While Connecting Press Volume UP, Blue Led Will Light Up]
10. Now Enter The Code You Got And It Will Unlock The BootLoader.
Relocking Boot Loader
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If You Wish To Relock Your Phones Bootloader This Is The Way
Download Files
Relock Files - Download From Here
Step 1 : Install the flash tool in your computer
Step 2 : Extract the downloaded file and install it. copy the ".ftf" file in the firware folder. Default location C:\Flastool\firmwares
Step 3 : Now connect your phone with usb cable to the pc.
Step 4 : Open Flashtool and click the "Thunder" icon and select the flash mode and select the Xperia relock file and click OK.
Then a popup window open follow the procedure in that.
Step 5 : Now wait until the installation complete.
Step 6 : When the installation has completed your phone will not boot.
Step 7 : Install the new firmware using the flashtool. (above bootloader reloack file method).
Step 8 : Once the installation completes remove the USB cable and wait for 30sec and power it on.
Step 9 : Check *#*#7378423#*#* services you can check the boot loader status.
Custom ROMs
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Warning : Requires Root Access ,CWM Custom Recovery And Unlocked Bootloader.
Custom ROMs Are ROMs Like AOKP,CM,AOSP Which IS Not Based On Stock ROMs .So It Requires A Custom Kernel To operate .Custom Kernel Allow To Upgrade Android Version Without official Support.
Now I am Giving A List Of Mostly Used Custom ROMs These Days.
1. Gingerbread
a.CyanogenMOD 7.2 (Android 2.3.7) -
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/2JX
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/2KL
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/2Kt
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/2KH
2.Ice Cream Sandwich
a.CyanogenMOD 9.0 (Android 4.0) –
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/3qx
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/3qV
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/3qL
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/3qU
b.CyanogenMOD 9.1 (Android 4.0.4)-
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/3F3
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/3Fn
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/3Fi
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/3Fl
3. Jelly Bean
a. CyanogenMOD 10.0(Android 4.1.2)-
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)- http://get.cm/get/8SH
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)- http://get.cm/get/8U9
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)- http://get.cm/get/8Ty
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)- http://get.cm/get/8U7
b.PAC-MAN ROM (Android 4.2.2)-
Rom For All In One Link- http://pacman.basketbuild.com/
Device Names-
1. Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i)-Coconut
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i)-Smultron
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)-Mango
4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)-Satsuma
Users Are Recommended To Backup Their System.
Instructions:
1. Download The Rom You wish To Use.
2. Unpack Boot.img From The Archive.
3.Open Flashtool[Connect your phone To Fastboot Mode]
4.Select the bolt Icon On upper-Left Side Of Flashtool. Select It. Then Select Fastboot.
5.Select Kernel To Flash .Browse the Kernel [boot.img]
6.Reboot Device And Enter CWM Recovery.
7.Do Factory reset, Wipe System[Found Under Mounts and Storage]
8.install zip from sd card-chose zip to install[select the ROMs]
9.Reboot And Enjoy.
Custom Kernels
Custom Kernels Are Modified Aftermarket kernel Used To Enhance User Experience And Allowing To Install Custom ROMs Which Is not Based On Stock. It Also Allows to Control CPU and Is Not Recommended for Users without Experience of Over clocking. It Also Auto Root The Device And Install Custom Recovery.
Some Kernels:
1.Extended Kernel Stock-http://bit.ly/18FhLfg [Not Yet Available For Active]
2.Lupus Kernel -
1. For Jelly Bean-http://bit.ly/13g7Wwc
2. For Ice Cream Sandwich-http://bit.ly/11gJPzR
3.Rage Kernel -http://bit.ly/145V56b
4.kappa Kernel -http://bit.ly/15iuMGw
Install Instruction :
a. Connect To Fastboot Mode [Power Off Then Connect While pressing Volume up Button]
b. If you See The Blue LED ,Then Continue
c. Select Kernel To Flash On The Right Side 2nd Option
d. Browse And select kernel
e.IF no error occurs ,Reboot And Have Root
EXpert users only
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Ubuntu[Not stable]-http://bit.ly/19kxqzK
Firefox Os [Not stable]- Click Here
Speed Mod
1. 【 Liquid Performance™】[Aneel]-Click Here
ROMs List Was Taken From This Original Post
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ROMs, KERNELS, FTFs, TOOLKITS and GUIDES
Written By
predatOr
Thank You For Reading This Guide, If You Face Any Problem Please Report Here Will Try To Solve.
Credits Goes To These People.
DooMLOrd
Bin4ry
Acid Audio Team
Rizel Lovins
Saqib Nazm
Pranav Panday
All Kernel Team
FXP
PAC Team
Aneel
predatOr
abheeshsv
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MoStly XDA
Pleae PM Me If I MisSed Somebody.
Say Thanks IF You Really Appreciate.
Written By
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XDA
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yeah I know it was really tough for you to gather everything in one place. But I think as this thread is a reference to other guides I think you should sum up some of the most important & useful things in one place to make this thread more supportive to people who find it difficult where should they start from. So make this thread providing clear concepts on bootloader,root,kernel,firmware etc 1st. Then guide them though by providing easiest methods to root on different firmwares & unlocking bootloader. You can also add guide how to flash ftf with flashtool, I just had these things in mind to tell you how you can improve this thread Later If I remember something else I will reply here

saqib nazm said:
yeah I know it was really tough for you to gather everything in one place. But I think as this thread is a reference to other guides I think you should sum up some of the most important & useful things in one place to make this thread more supportive to people who find it difficult where should they start from. So make this thread providing clear concepts on bootloader,root,kernel,firmware etc 1st. Then guide them though by providing easiest methods to root on different firmwares & unlocking bootloader. You can also add guide how to flash ftf with flashtool, I just had these things in mind to tell you how you can improve this thread Later If I remember something else I will reply here
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Thanks I will improve.sorry as its my first thread.i have added .ftf flash guide.

Thanks for this thread..!:good:
It helped me a lot with my xperia mini pro.
Now I have unlocked Bootloader/rooted phone with Kappa 1.6 Kernel and ViperXperia_V7 ROM and all that works from the first time just fine..!
I think my old Xperia X8 helped a lot to understand what is rooted/ulocked bootloader/CWM recovery/how to flash roms,kernels, but here everythink is a bit different.

prototype1 said:
Thanks for this thread..!:good:
It helped me a lot with my xperia mini pro.
Now I have unlocked Bootloader/rooted phone with Kappa 1.6 Kernel and ViperXperia_V7 ROM and all that works from the first time just fine..!
I think my old Xperia X8 helped a lot to understand what is rooted/ulocked bootloader/CWM recovery/how to flash roms,kernels, but here everythink is a bit different.
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Welcome To xda
and i ve updated it

experts.help me
suggest me rom to add

prantoroy said:
experts.help me
suggest me rom to add
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If I were you I would simply link to the collection thread in development section where all roms to all android versions are collected. Then new users are able to browse through the android versions and roms
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2

mihahn said:
If I were you I would simply link to the collection thread in development section where all roms to all android versions are collected. Then new users are able to browse through the android versions and roms
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
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will do!

help me developers
developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device

madjacky said:
developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device
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do it as says.
link- http://www.androidust.com/install-ics-on-live-with-walkman-wt19i/
report if fails
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please use black font coz it more easier to read

khamim said:
please use black font coz it more easier to read
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ok.
will do within 4 hrs.
Editone

same problem as yours
madjacky said:
developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device
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i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:
if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck

kapilkhanule said:
i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:
if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck
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what settings did you applied?
and without fastboot or flashmode
i'm sorry
I can't HELP

kapilkhanule said:
i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:
if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck
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Is your phone rooted and cwm installed?

mihahn said:
Is your phone rooted and cwm installed?
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yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen
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prantoroy said:
what settings did you applied?
and without fastboot or flashmode
i'm sorry
I can't HELP
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i applied 180 dpi and it accepted and asked me to reboot.
i know without fastboot or flash mod you cant help and i also knw that how to flash kernel or stock rom but no luck without these two modes

kapilkhanule said:
yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen
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i applied 180 dpi and it accepted and asked me to reboot.
i know without fastboot or flash mod you cant help and i also knw that how to flash kernel or stock rom but no luck without these two modes
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first
you can't use stock rom with fxp kernel.so as u r having issue with ur fastboot flash a fxp supported kernel.and see if it runs
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I think service centre is demanding money to fix fastboot and flashmod????
so your wish now.

kapilkhanule said:
yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen
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Try that:
1. Restore your stock rom in cwm
2. Select power off (or reboot system now)
3. Take off the battery and wait 15 seconds. Then reinsert the battery!
4. Hold volume up and while pressing volume up just connect your phone to the pc. Don't press power or any other button, just volume up and connect!
5. The blue led should light up now
6. Head over to the development forum and download a kernel for your stock rom (gb -> gb kernel, ics -> ics kernel)
7. Open flashtool and click on the flash -> fastboot mode -> select kernel to flash -> select the kernel working for your stock rom
8. Click okay and wait until it has finished (should take around 5 -10 seconds)
9. Disconnect your phone and press the power button
Now it should work fine
If not, download the latest version of flashtool again and install all drivers from the flashtool installation folder -> drivers for all devices/modes again. Then do the steps as mentioned above
If that doesn't work either, post a flashtool log after connecting and trying to flash the new custom kernel, or try flashing the stock rom in flashmode again :good:

mihahn said:
Try that:
1. Restore your stock rom in cwm
2. Select power off (or reboot system now)
3. Take off the battery and wait 15 seconds. Then reinsert the battery!
4. Hold volume up and while pressing volume up just connect your phone to the pc. Don't press power or any other button, just volume up and connect!
5. The blue led should light up now
6. Head over to the development forum and download a kernel for your stock rom (gb -> gb kernel, ics -> ics kernel)
7. Open flashtool and click on the flash -> fastboot mode -> select kernel to flash -> select the kernel working for your stock rom
8. Click okay and wait until it has finished (should take around 5 -10 seconds)
9. Disconnect your phone and press the power button
Now it should work fine
If not, download the latest version of flashtool again and install all drivers from the flashtool installation folder -> drivers for all devices/modes again. Then do the steps as mentioned above
If that doesn't work either, post a flashtool log after connecting and trying to flash the new custom kernel, or try flashing the stock rom in flashmode again :good:
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thanksss so much but before this today i notices one thing in flash tool is my device is recognized as xperia active and im using live with walkma..any help???? see the log

prantoroy said:
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you can't use stock rom with fxp kernel.so as u r having issue with ur fastboot flash a fxp supported kernel.and see if it runs
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I think service centre is demanding money to fix fastboot and flashmod????
so your wish now.
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sir thats what im telling you. i cannot connect my phone in fastboot or flashmode (blue or green light) anymore.i tried so many times but as i connect my phone with vol+/vol- phone blinks green or blue light for fraction of seconds and after that it goes off n phone enters charging mode.
if you know how to handle this this kinda situation please suggest me something/ one more thing is pc companion detects phone as live with wlakman which is right but flashtool detects as xperia active. dont know what to do ans service center told me it will cost me about RS. 2000.

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[REF][GUIDE][05.05.12]Rooting,BL unlocking,Recovery,Kernel installation[Noob's guide]

Thread overview
Post 1 : process overview --26/12/11
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking ,CWM installation -- 20/02/12(added alternative rooting method )
Post 3 : Kernel installation -- 26/12/11
Post 4 : custom rom installation (SOON)
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[1].Rooting
Rooting is like a main gateway which will unlock all you android's hidden abilities , it gives the user full control over your phone .Linux Super User = Android Root . Rooting is made as easy as possible , thanks to developers at XDA .
1. Rooting 4.1.b.0.431 , 4.1.B.0.587 Firmware [Thanks to MADFYSH]
Download .ftf file according to your location
4.1.b.0.431
i = international
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 RU, CDF-1254-9477_R1I
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 Iberia, CDF-1254-6304_R1I
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 Central Europe 1, CDF-1254-9708
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 India CDF-1254-8478, SI-1254-8966
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 NCB Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263
MT15 4.1.B.0.431 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1247-0875 -- [ALT LINK 1]
MT11i 4.1.B.0.431 Central Europe 3, CDF-1255-1494, SI-1254-3429 -- [ALT LINK 1] -- [ALT LINK 2]
a= american
MT11a 4.1.B.0.431 US, CDF-1254-9468
4.1.B.0.587
i = international
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 India CDF-1254-8478, SI-1254-8966
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 Central Europe 1, CDF-1254-9708
MT15i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1247-0875 -- [ALT LINK 1]
a= american
MT11a 4.1.B.0.587 US, CDF-1254-9468
Download Flashtool from this thread -- [ALT LINK 1]
Help GUIDE for flashtool
Rooting
(For unlocked Bootloaders)
RootXperia.zip or SU method
This is an one click PC app for easy rooting created by Bin4ry .
Steps
1. follow the instructions of this thread & install CWM recovery(there are two methods ,since you dont have root follow the first method i.e direct pc install)
2.Download RootXperia.zip or Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed..zip & place it in your SDCard
3. switch off your device & power it on & when you see the sony ericsson logo start pressing the volume download button repeatedly untill you see recovery options
3. select the install zip from sd card option and select the RootXperia.zip
4. after flashing the zip is completed reboot device & voila rooted !!!
(For locked Bootloaders)
Go to these threads , instructions are provided by madfysh ,thank him
4.1.B.0.431
4.1.B.0.587
[2].Bootloader
Bootloaders are used to boot operating system on our device . Usually our phone's bootloader will be locked by Sony Ericsson during its production itself . Almost every custom rom we install has its own KERNEL which is responsible for overclocking the cpu & other stuff.To install custom roms which contains custom kernels we need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS .
Unlocking via Sony's Official website
Sony has provided a website where we get an unlock code for each IMEI no. type in that code and your bootloader will get unlocked officially . This is the easiest unlocking method possible . Wait there's more , official unlocking method does more bad than good , like
1. will void warranty
2. Will loose DRM & track Id related stuff
3. No official phone updates via SEUS/PCC or OTA
If you don't care about them please go ahead and click this LINK and follow on-screen instructions on that site
RELOCK : TO relock use this LINK
There is an alternative way to avoid the above mentioned limitations , it is called SEtool
Unofficial Unlocking (S1tool)
This method overcomes all the three limitations , but you will need to do a little work manually , this method introduces us to a new word called TESTPOINT(Of all those 8 golden points , only the point which is indicated by the arrow is the TESTPOINT) .For NEO V testpoint is located deep within a slot covered by a black patch which is above our SIMCARD slot (see this picture and remove the black covering) .
​It is used for function-test during production. & we are going to ground that testpoint using a simple wire .instead of that pin you can use any conducting material (wire , safety pin , paper clip , but make sure its diameter is not more than that of the testpoint else it will touch other points and might brick your phone)
Ground : ground is refereed as the negative battery pin of the phone
Steps
1. download & extract SEtool from this thread , if not available [LINK 2] , [LINK 3] , [Thanks to Madfysh & Wurstwa55er]
2. Connect test point to the ground and attach USB cable. Wait while Windows shows finding new device, disconnect test point immediately. Windows won't find appropriate drivers. select drivers manually from the archive of SEtool. Agree to install 'untrusted' drivers.
3. Reboot your PC
4. Run s1tool, press 'Patch semcboot' and follow tho on-screen instruction.
RELOCK : : ONLY THE RESTORE BUTTON PRESENT IN S1TOOL WILL RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER , other procedures will not work.Connecting TP to ground while using RESTORE button is not necessary.
EXTRA info : (thanks to DooMLord)
[3].ClockWorkMod Recovery
ClockWorkMod Recovery also known as CWM ,is a Custom recovery for android devices which is very useful for
1. Installing custom roms ,kernels,patches , flashable zips.
2. Backup & restoring your rom
3. Wiping system , cache & other partitions
4. Mounting sd-card & other partitions
5. & more
Steps
1. Enable USB Debugging on device
2. Connect your device using usb data cable
3. download and extract CWM install.RAR
4. Download ADB Drivers ADB drivers & install them & Run install-cwm1.cmd
5. Follow on screen instruction
Switch off your phone , press the power button and keep pressing the volume down button when you see Sony Ericsson for the first time until you see CWM(not the logo/boot animation , the SONY ERICSSON screen which appears first) task COMPLETE
[4].Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a backup/restore option available in your CWM . Backup you current SE rom for saftey , select backup option and let it do its work . The backuped files will be in ClockWorkMOD folder of your SD card , keep a backup of this backup in your PC in case when anything goes wrong this backup will save you
this total information has been taken from several threads thanks to the following who made it possible
DooMLord , puppet13th ,nobodyAtall , illus4 , Qwerty123 \m/
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[5].Kernel Installation
Kernels(boot.img) are the main base for any custom rom you install , kernels are installed using FASTBOOT feature of android ADB , there is a simple logic you need to remember before you flash any kernel
Stock Rom = Stock kernel
MIUI Rom = MIUI Kernel
before you flash any custom rom make sure you've installed its related kernel (boot.img)
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Requirements :
1. Flashtool
2. Download Flashtool package & Drivers
3. CWM backup of stock rom
4. Fastboot
Instructions : (thanks to doomlord)
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
1. this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
2. the custom kernel will be provided as boot.img file
3. just copy this file to fastboot folder(folder where fastboot package is extracted)
4. power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE)(switch off device hold menu key & plugin usb) with usb-cable connected to PC
5. once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom kernel:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
7. now just unplug ur device and u are on the custom kernel
Overclocking
1. DOWNLOAD SetCPU from XDA
2. Select automatic detection of speeds ,and allow root access to Setcpu
3. default speed is 1024Mhz & maximum overclocking is based on the kernel you flash
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Visit this thread for list of available kernels http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
maximum overclocking may harm your device
reserveD for custom rom post
Reserved for future use
final reserve..........
Nice work Vimjam
thank you
Just to Confirm for the Very Last Time , The Relock Bootloader is For Those Who Unlocked Bootloader via SE Website ( Official ) One Right ?
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335) This link is to relock OFFICIALLY UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS
To relock Unofficially unlocked bootloaders use RESTORE BUTTON in S1TOOL
really really helpful thanks alot
Sry i dont see a link to download s1 tool.... am i missing anything? can a phone get bricked while flashing kernels?
sdhanush1 said:
Sry i dont see a link to download s1 tool.... am i missing anything? can a phone get bricked while flashing kernels?
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sry : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Does below states that my phone (after pasting *#*#7378423#*#* it still says "No" in info) is not able to be unlocked by non-paid versoin of s1tool?
or
I shall upgrade to compilation 62 - now phone is in 4.0.2.A.0.42 - and than try to unlock it?
Welcome to S1 tool.
That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro
PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A062"
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "r4A069"
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, PROCEEDING
FINISHED
Elapsed:22 secs.
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if service menu shows 'no' then you definitely need paid setool to unlock your bootloader...
rooting
@vimjam
i have a NEO V with .062 tried doomlords tool (it closes before i can see the whole thing ) writes done
I m not rooted
I have usb debug unknown sources and adb drivers instaled .
do I need something else?
satiros said:
@vimjam
i have a NEO V with .062 tried doomlords tool (it closes before i can see the whole thing ) writes done
I m not rooted
I have usb debug unknown sources and adb drivers instaled .
do I need something else?
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You cannot root 0.62 with this method.for 0.62 you have to use this method
satiros said:
@vimjam
i have a NEO V with .062 tried doomlords tool (it closes before i can see the whole thing ) writes done
I m not rooted
I have usb debug unknown sources and adb drivers instaled .
do I need something else?
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you can do this to:
downgrade your Neo V to firmware 42 and root again and install cwm and then flash the zipfile in my sig the red one through cwm and its done and you have rooted 62 and you dont need a full factory reset or wipe things, just flash
Great thread!
I've tried to relock the bootloader but it has some problems:
Code:
Welcome to S1 tool.
That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro
PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
llbug:[\\?\USB#VID_0FCE&PID_E156#42583930325045325031#{a5dcbf10-6530-11d2-901f-00c04fb951ed}]
open error: "The system cannot find the file specified"
Elapsed:59 secs.
What file is missing?
I've used the unnoficial method for unlocking, installed CWM, downgraded to .48, rooted, updated to .62.
EDIT:
Apparently you have to hold "back" button the whole time until the procedure is over. It must be the reason why I couldn't unlock the bootloader at first attempt too - I thought it was due to .68 fw, though this seemed a bit strange.
So if anyone have this problem, hold the back button the whole time until the procedure is over
Thilina said:
You cannot root 0.62 with this method.for 0.62 you have to use this method
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thank Thilina you very much for your answer!
I think (although i like compexity i found it complicated method)
Pandemic said:
you can do this to:
downgrade your Neo V to firmware 42 and root again and install cwm and then flash the zipfile in my sig the red one through cwm and its done and you have rooted 62 and you dont need a full factory reset or wipe things, just flash
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Than you Pandemic for you answer
!),to downgrade do i need unlocked bl?
2)And I have already asked do i get in thread with all the roms .042 has it got greek?
I would like to add that everything got a lot complicated with .062
A clean total solution has been writen in any of the threads here in xda with all the contigencies
Anyway im very skeptic going custom!
60 or more days to ICS from SE and by then a wave would arrive with fixes and workarounds
I like to thank you once more all

{roms}-{kernel}-{bricking}-{customization}=all in one thread for xperias

THREAD OVERVIEW
Post 1 : ROMS FOR XPERIA MINI
Post 2 : ROMS FOR XPERIA MINI PRO
Post 3 : ROMS FOR XPERIA LIVE WITH WALKMAN
Post 4 : ROMS FOR XPERIA ACTIVE
Post 5 : COMMON ROMS
Post 5 : CUSTOM KERNEL
Post 6 : BRICKIG AND SOLUTION
Post 7 : CUSTOMIZATION
NOTE :
you can port any rom from other devices because XMP, XM and LWW brothers. and that is why we are in theard the same. porting means just, replace a few files. So you can do it Replace the hw_config, sensors.conf, copy smultron touch hex firmware file /etc_firmware/ and DELETE mango hex's, and edit the build prop /just replace all sk17 and mango or mini pro lines/. And this is all. Flash the mini kernel and install the rom.but for XMP, you must replace the "usr" to the physical keyboard and some file for the adjustment.
thanks to kamarush
BEFORE WE START THERE ARE SOME REQUIRMENTS TO FLASH A ROM AND KERNEL SUCH AS..
{1}.YOUR Bootloader MUST BE unlocked.I THINK 80% OF ROM NEEDS UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER..WITHOUT IT YOU CANT FLASH CUSTOM ROM...
THERE ARE TWO WAYS OR METHODS OF UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER...
(1).OFFICIAL WAY:http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
(2).TEST POINT METHOD:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRENTY IF YOU UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER...
....YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER ON ABOVE LINKS....
{2}.YOU MUST BE ROOTED AND HAVE CMW(ClockWorkMode) INSTALL ON YOUR PHONE
HOW TO FLASH CMW IS GIVEN HERE:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
BEST WAY TO HAVE ROOT AND CMW IS TO FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL.
IF YOU HAVE ABOVE THINGS THEN YOU ARE READY TO GO...
...TO FLASH CUSTOM KARNEL YOU WILL NEED FLASTOOL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309....
POST 1
ROMS FOR XPERIA MINI
1.MiniCMSandwich AOSP Android 4.0.3 RC2:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434001
2.Flush78_v6S:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423058
3.Clean 'n' Tweaked - v4.1:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417621
4.ST15i (Mini) 4.0.2.A.0.62:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439293
POST 2
ROMS FOR XPERIA MINI PRO
1.NeroDroid ROM v5:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458963
2.Lewa OS:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462678
3.SK17i (Mini Pro) 4.0.2.A.0.62:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439298
POST 3
ROMS FOR XPERIA LIVE WITH WALKMAN
1.XROM™ v1.4:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538083
2.WT19i (Live with Walkman) 4.0.2.A.0.62:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439311
3.MIUIv4 beta 2 build 2:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490166
4.[IPHONE-STYLE]Joy os:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540755
POST 4
ROMS FOR XPERIA ACTIVE
1.Spartan Rom V1.8.5:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375991
2.ST17i (Active) 4.0.2.A.0.42:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310292
POST 5
COMMON ROMS
1.CM7.2.0-FXP114:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715
2.CM9.0-FXP114:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445821
3.HYBROM v16:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373435
4.MIUIv4 2.3.16:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554996
5.Xperia UXP NXT:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520456
6.ExMIUIv4 2.3.30-r1:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578109
7.MiniCMSandwich AOSP Android 4.0.4 RC3:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434001
POST 6
CUSTOM KERNEL
1.[Mini/MiniPro/LiveWithWalkman/Active] Rage Kernel v2.6:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
2.KRsH Kernel v3.0 (MiniPro):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349630
3.[Mini/MiniPro/LiveWithWalkman/Active] X kernel 2.6.32.58 ZRAM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
4.NeroDroid Kernel(FOR NERODROID ROM):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458963
5.b KERNELS(FOR SK17i-ST15i-WT19i):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1440161
6.KRsH Kernel v3.0 (Mini):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351709
POST 6
BRICKIG AND SOLUTION
...I BRICK MY XPERIA MINI TWISE AND I MANAGE TO SOLVE IT..I AM ADDING THIS POST BEACAUSE I KNOW HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOUR MOBILE BRICKED..
{1}.IF YOU HAVE UNLOCK BOOTLOADER AND YOU ACCIDENTALLY RECEIVE FOTA THEN YOUR XPERIA WILL NOT START IT WILL JUST VIBRATE.
FOR SOLUTION GO HERE:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358..
{2}.IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY FLASH ANOTHER MODELS ROM ON YOUR PHONE..AND IF YOUR TOUCHSCREEN DOES NOT WORK
THEN GO HERE FOR SOLUTION:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423562
{3}.NEXT TIME WHEN I BRICK MY MOBILE AND I ABLE TO FIND SOLUTION THEN I WILL POST HERE...
POST 7
CUSTOMIZATION
I AM ADDING THIS POST FOR THOSE WHO DONT WANT TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER..
THAT MEANS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR XPERIA YOU DONT NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER..
BUT YOU WILL NEED ROOT ACCESS AND CMW INSTALL ON YOUR MOBILE..
FOR THOSE WHO WANTS CMW WITH LOCK BOOTLOADER GO HERE:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
THERE ARE PLENTY THREAD BUT I AM ADDING SOME OF THEM..REST YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT BY YOURSELF..
SO LETS GET STARTED..
1.Customizable Quickpanel, Flashlight toggle:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044
2.Xperia S v1.7:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503570
3.IceCream Sandwich Xperia V4.0:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453698
4.SE Mix ICS v4:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482244
5.All In One-Live/Mini/Mini Pro/Active:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404786
6.HTC Sense Theme:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546345
If there is anything that I missed please send me a PM to have it added. Please provide a link in the PM, thanks.
If I helped you in anyway, please say thanks!
You should also post links to the stock kernels for the latest f/w's..... ;-)
amey2606 said:
you should also post links to the stock kernels for the latest f/w's..... ;-)
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your request has been granted..
thanks but i need help......
a few days ago i'v accidentaly press Repair TA in Octopus SE 1.0.9 when my wt19i was connected in flash mode (the green light mode)
after that my phone starts normaly but i can't put my phone in flash mode any more
what does repair TA do to my phone
and who can i fix it
i'v a Thread here but not solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466492
((( When I try to enter the download mode (green light), nothing happens
And by turning off the phone and then remove the battery for thirty seconds and then hold down the button on the vol - and while it put the cable to the phone
This way I follow you since the first use of the phone and they are successful and you use the flash tool to update the phone with ease
However, this method no longer working, and when applied to the phone continues to take off the battery charging status
I have experience on another computer and another cable but without the benefit of
even fastboot mode
but i can enter fastboot mode via flash tool 5 )))
Sony Ericsson PC Companion updated my phone three days ago to 62 stock room
but still cant enter flash mode
Is there any solution ......
note:
about the original TA file
i'v followed the path :
C:\Program Files (x86)\GsmServer\Octopus_SE\BACKUP
and found a file there :
WT19i_35850804005723_27-01-2012_01-36-04.TA
this is the original TA
now how to write it to my phone to restore (vol- & vol+ function)
ramezzidane said:
thanks but i need help......
a few days ago i'v accidentaly press Repair TA in Octopus SE 1.0.9 when my wt19i was connected in flash mode (the green light mode)
after that my phone starts normaly but i can't put my phone in flash mode any more
what does repair TA do to my phone
and who can i fix it
i'v a Thread here but not solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466492
((( When I try to enter the download mode (green light), nothing happens
And by turning off the phone and then remove the battery for thirty seconds and then hold down the button on the vol - and while it put the cable to the phone
This way I follow you since the first use of the phone and they are successful and you use the flash tool to update the phone with ease
However, this method no longer working, and when applied to the phone continues to take off the battery charging status
I have experience on another computer and another cable but without the benefit of
even fastboot mode
but i can enter fastboot mode via flash tool 5 )))
Sony Ericsson PC Companion updated my phone three days ago to 62 stock room
but still cant enter flash mode
Is there any solution ......
note:
about the original TA file
i'v followed the path :
C:\Program Files (x86)\GsmServer\Octopus_SE\BACKUP
and found a file there :
WT19i_35850804005723_27-01-2012_01-36-04.TA
this is the original TA
now how to write it to my phone to restore (vol- & vol+ function)
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are you having problem in flash mode and fastboot mod???that you are not able to access both mod..
akshay13071990 said:
are you having problem in flash mode and fastboot mod???that you are not able to access both mod..
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exactly
i used to enter flash mode and flash generic roms
even fastboot mode
but i can enter fastboot mode now via flash tool 5 (fastboot via adb)
any help
ramezzidane said:
exactly
i used to enter flash mode and flash generic roms
even fastboot mode
but i can enter fastboot mode now via flash tool 5 (fastboot via adb)
any help
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use Flashtool version 0.6.7...open flashtool connect your mobile via usb..check unknown source and usb debugging are on..you have to be in MSC mode instead of MTP mode to get into fastboot mode or flash mod..now to get into fastboot mod click on flash on flashtool 6.7..then there will two mode flashmod and fastboot mod..in flashboot you can flash tft files..and fastboot mode is to flash custom kernel..in fastboot mod just click on reboot into fastboot mode(via adb)..then your device will boot ino fastboot mode..then if you want to flash kernel then click on select kernel to flash..after flashing click on reboot device into system..if your device doesnt boot in to fastboot mode then check weather adb drivers are install or not..
akshay13071990 said:
use Flashtool version 0.6.7...open flashtool connect your mobile via usb..check unknown source and usb debugging are on..you have to be in MSC mode instead of MTP mode to get into fastboot mode or flash mod..now to get into fastboot mod click on flash on flashtool 6.7..then there will two mode flashmod and fastboot mod..in flashboot you can flash tft files..and fastboot mode is to flash custom kernel..in fastboot mod just click on reboot into fastboot mode(via adb)..then your device will boot ino fastboot mode..then if you want to flash kernel then click on select kernel to flash..after flashing click on reboot device into system..if your device doesnt boot in to fastboot mode then check weather adb drivers are install or not..
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sorry man but maybe you haven't read my original post.....any way and for short
i have strange problem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM8wTDuzBPk&feature=youtu.be
turn off the phone
then vol-
then i but the usb cable
nothing happend and continue to charging mode and a photo of battery
i'v flashed my phone serveral times and using flashtool normaly
so i know whats im doing and doing it in the right way
ramezzidane said:
sorry man but maybe you haven't read my original post.....any way and for short
i have strange problem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM8wTDuzBPk&feature=youtu.be
turn off the phone
then vol-
then i but the usb cable
nothing happend and continue to charging mode and a photo of battery
i'v flashed my phone serveral times and using flashtool normaly
so i know whats im doing and doing it in the right way
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sorry dude i have tell you what i know..i cant help you..
i hope you will solve your problem in future..
try to go to service center and tell them your problem...
ramezzidane said:
thanks but i need help......
a few days ago i'v accidentaly press Repair TA in Octopus SE 1.0.9 when my wt19i was connected in flash mode (the green light mode)
after that my phone starts normaly but i can't put my phone in flash mode any more
what does repair TA do to my phone
and who can i fix it
i'v a Thread here but not solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466492
((( When I try to enter the download mode (green light), nothing happens
And by turning off the phone and then remove the battery for thirty seconds and then hold down the button on the vol - and while it put the cable to the phone
This way I follow you since the first use of the phone and they are successful and you use the flash tool to update the phone with ease
However, this method no longer working, and when applied to the phone continues to take off the battery charging status
I have experience on another computer and another cable but without the benefit of
even fastboot mode
but i can enter fastboot mode via flash tool 5 )))
Sony Ericsson PC Companion updated my phone three days ago to 62 stock room
but still cant enter flash mode
Is there any solution ......
note:
about the original TA file
i'v followed the path :
C:\Program Files (x86)\GsmServer\Octopus_SE\BACKUP
and found a file there :
WT19i_35850804005723_27-01-2012_01-36-04.TA
this is the original TA
now how to write it to my phone to restore (vol- & vol+ function)
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TA stands for TrimArea.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Ask Bin4ry about it..
He knows better.....
nice thread akshay keep it up
metalrawk said:
nice thread akshay keep it up
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thanks..
thanks any way
ramezzidane said:
thanks but i need help......
a few days ago i'v accidentaly press Repair TA in Octopus SE 1.0.9 when my wt19i was connected in flash mode (the green light mode)
after that my phone starts normaly but i can't put my phone in flash mode any more
what does repair TA do to my phone
and who can i fix it
i'v a Thread here but not solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466492
((( When I try to enter the download mode (green light), nothing happens
And by turning off the phone and then remove the battery for thirty seconds and then hold down the button on the vol - and while it put the cable to the phone
This way I follow you since the first use of the phone and they are successful and you use the flash tool to update the phone with ease
However, this method no longer working, and when applied to the phone continues to take off the battery charging status
I have experience on another computer and another cable but without the benefit of
even fastboot mode
but i can enter fastboot mode via flash tool 5 )))
Sony Ericsson PC Companion updated my phone three days ago to 62 stock room
but still cant enter flash mode
Is there any solution ......
note:
about the original TA file
i'v followed the path :
C:\Program Files (x86)\GsmServer\Octopus_SE\BACKUP
and found a file there :
WT19i_35850804005723_27-01-2012_01-36-04.TA
this is the original TA
now how to write it to my phone to restore (vol- & vol+ function)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thank god i finally solve it by huge trick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22427634&postcount=53
ramezzidane said:
thank god i finally solve it by huge trick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22427634&postcount=53
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that is a great news..and best of luck with your new born live with walkman
akshay13071990 said:
that is a great news..and best of luck with your new born live with walkman
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thanks dude
akshay13071990 said:
THREAD OVERVIEW
I THINK 80% OF ROM NEEDS UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER..WITHOUT IT YOU CANT FLASH CUSTOM ROM...
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Witch rom Can I flash with locked bootloader then?
piotrasss87 said:
Witch rom Can I flash with locked bootloader then?
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Click to collapse
Just stock rom, no more.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
piotrasss87 said:
Witch rom Can I flash with locked bootloader then?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
all in one:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404786
this is a kind of a rom..it changes all things..but dont have any script..but you can try rom toolbox pro from android market it has many features like sd card read speed font change,boot animation change..to do all this you need only root and cmw install...without unlocking bootloader...isnt it great.so if you want then try it..
I already mod my sk17i this way,only thoud there is something else I can do with it.Thanks any way.

How to root Xperia Acro S LT26w by easy way?

Does someone one the easier way to root it?
SORRY!
I am too late back here!
Please use two step way to root LT26w.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1834291
Don't use 5 step way. You will get stock in step 5.
After you root, You will get supersu instead superuser.
ri7672 said:
There is a way to root
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=2854310&p=5#37604353
However, the way is too complicated.
Does someone one the easier way to root it?
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impossible until now. I'm using acro s, and if we can not root in easier way, the phone may have some laggy, and temp is hot. If you don't want to unlock bootloader, just one way to do: follow your link on the #1
I've rooted my acro s mintues ago LOL
etjeremy said:
I've rooted my acro s mintues ago LOL
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how did you root it? you followed the link in the first post?
yogiyogs said:
how did you root it? you followed the link in the first post?
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yup,that's the only way to root without unlocking the bootloader
etjeremy said:
yup,that's the only way to root without unlocking the bootloader
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thanks! however, it is written in chinese i did google translate but still quite hard to understand.
need "Arco HD(SO-03D) 2.3.7 FTF file" and "Arco S 4.0.4 FTF file"
Rooting steps are the same as XPERIA S rootkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737929
ri7672 said:
There is a way to root
However, the way is too complicated.
Does someone one the easier way to root it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just rooted my phone two days ago following this instruction. It works!!
Of note, I am using Flashtool v9.0.0 (the latest version) which is compatible.
I'm just wondering: How will the device be rooted when the bootloader is unlocked? Does this happen instantly or do I need to do it with the flashtool?
I have found there have way to unlock the BootLoader, but after we unlocked it, how can we root this phone? Hope some one develop Easy Recovery for this device!
chriscai1987 said:
I have found there have way to unlock the BootLoader, but after we unlocked it, how can we root this phone? Hope some one develop Easy Recovery for this device!
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you can flash xs advanced stock kernel, it's included CWM, then flash super user, then flash again stock lt26w kernel. Because xs kernel can not use, only cwm can run. Remember copy superuser or flashable.zip to internal memory. SD card can not use.
pakroid said:
Just rooted my phone two days ago following this instruction. It works!!
Of note, I am using Flashtool v9.0.0 (the latest version) which is compatible.
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Can some one who understands Japanese be kind enough to translate from first link by OP
and help us as well to root sony xperia acro s in ENG please
any developer/user who understands Japanese please help us
i will be grateful.
kingwicked said:
Can some one who understands Japanese be kind enough to translate from first link by OP
and help us as well to root sony xperia acro s in ENG please
any developer/user who understands Japanese please help us
i will be grateful.
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i second that!
kingwicked said:
Can some one who understands Japanese be kind enough to translate from first link by OP
and help us as well to root sony xperia acro s in ENG please
any developer/user who understands Japanese please help us
i will be grateful.
Click to expand...
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that is Chinese(Mandarin), not Japanese.....
You can try this, the method should be effective to your devices(without unlock BL)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737929
The method of rooting acro s and acro hd were same and we just need to use acro s' 4.0.4 ftf instead of HD one.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
etjeremy said:
The method of rooting acro s and acro hd were same and we just need to use acro s' 4.0.4 ftf instead of HD one.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
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Is the Acro S 4.0.4 ftf already in the CWM? If not, where can we get it?
Can somebody please upload 2 needed files for rooting precess to somewhere that i can download easier?
I have rooted LT26w. Because I'm Japanese live in Taiwan, I could read the original and #1, both ways.
( Original : rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1) KDDI IS12S / docomo SO-03D 両対応版 )
I want to correct a few problems in both of those.
Preinclination
1. Get the Flashtool
2. Get the modified rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1)
3. Get the XPERIA acro HD's ftf
4. Prepare original ROM's ftf, or get LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf
5. Install LT26w's device driver to the PC. (Install PCC or get the driver, and so on)
Notice
1. Set the Settings - Display - Sleep : 30minutes
2. Check the Settings - Security - Unknown sources
3. Check the Settings - Developer options - USB debugging
4. Check the Settings - Developer options - Stay awake
5. Charge up LT26w more than 90%(Green lamp)
Operation
1. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing XPERIA acro HD's ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- uncheck Misc column(No final verification)
2. Connects PC and LT26W by USB while pushing volume down key. Close the Flashtool when finished flashing.
3. Set up as "Notice"
4. Connects PC and LT26W by USB and executes step1.bat.
5. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
6. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step2.bat.
7. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
8. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step3.bat.
9. Execute step4.bat.
10. Execute step5.bat.
11. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- check all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
12. rooting finished. Install Superuser and Busybox (from Google play).
13. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語での上記手順はこちら。 )
As for the routing, the way of here may be good. But I cannot read it. Also, seems that still there is a danger in this way (there is a possibility to be cannot charge-up ?).
And if you want to install CWM,
1. Access to "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02 リリース" and download "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02".
If you cannot found download link of "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02", get from here.
2. Extract the ZIP.
3. Connects PC and LT26w by USB and execute install.bat.
4. Appear "Finished!", finished the install.
5. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語が読める方はこちらを参照して下さい。 )
About start-up of recovery, tap the screen during Sony logo display after the turn on.
Key operating method :
Up, Down : Vol+, Vol-
Enter : Camera shutter (not focus, need push deeply)
Back : Power
PotechTW said:
I have rooted LT26w. Because I'm Japanese live in Taiwan, I could read the original and #1, both ways.
( Original : rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1) KDDI IS12S / docomo SO-03D 両対応版 )
I want to correct a few problems in both of those.
Preinclination
1. Get the Flashtool
2. Get the modified rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1)
3. Get the XPERIA acro HD's ftf
4. Prepare original ROM's ftf, or get LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf
5. Install LT26w's device driver to the PC. (Install PCC or get the driver, and so on)
Notice
1. Set the Settings - Display - Sleep : 30minutes
2. Check the Settings - Security - Unknown sources
3. Check the Settings - Developer options - USB debugging
4. Check the Settings - Developer options - Stay awake
5. Charge up LT26w more than 90%(Green lamp)
Operation
1. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing XPERIA acro HD's ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- uncheck Misc column(No final verification)
2. Connects PC and LT26W by USB while pushing volume down key. Close the Flashtool when finished flashing.
3. Set up as "Notice"
4. Connects PC and LT26W by USB and executes step1.bat.
5. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
6. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step2.bat.
7. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
8. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step3.bat.
9. Execute step4.bat.
10. Execute step5.bat.
11. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- check all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
12. rooting finished. Install Superuser and Busybox (from Google play).
13. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語での上記手順はこちら。 )
As for the routing, the way of here may be good. But I cannot read it. Also, seems that still there is a danger in this way (there is a possibility to be cannot charge-up ?).
And if you want to install CWM,
1. Access to "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02 リリース" and download "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02".
If you cannot found download link of "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02", get from here.
2. Extract the ZIP.
3. Connects PC and LT26w by USB and execute install.bat.
4. Appear "Finished!", finished the install.
5. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語が読める方はこちらを参照して下さい。 )
About start-up of recovery, tap the screen during Sony logo display after the turn on.
Key operating method :
Up, Down : Vol+, Vol-
Enter : Camera shutter (not focus, need push deeply)
Back : Power
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I dont have phone to test it yet,but just press thank for his translate it not a problem.cheer to him.i will get my phone next tomorrow.thanks mate.
Failed at step 5, it showd a lot of error "no such directory" ...
What have i done wrong?

( Q ) From GB To ICS Problem

Hi friends.. Yesterday i bought Xperia U
And today i wanted to unlock bootloader and flash a ICS ROM
So i unlocked phone..
Downloaded 2 ICS ROM Infinity and Brains ROM..
Flashed ICS Kernel with cwm by flash kernel tool
Rebooted into cwm backup my stock rom
Everything is normal until now
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Then factory reset and installed infinity ROM and restarted phone..
phone strarted to restart by itself automatically i see sony logo and it restarts then opened cwm and installed brains rom and restarted and same problem i had again..
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I afraid a little and turn off phone downloaded advanced stock kernel flashed it and restored by cwm and thx god phone turns on again
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So what will i do can someone explain wht is my problem and how can i install ics to my phone from stock gb ROM..
Thx to everyone...
Just download ics ftf file for ur xperia from the respective development section
And flash it via flashtool
U will have stock ics
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Just download ics ftf file for ur xperia from the respective development section
And flash it via flashtool
U will have stock ics
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? Where i can download it and how can i install it ?
Can you explain ?
1.latest flashtool
https://hotfile.com/dl/179504132/bc8dd41/flashtool-0.9.9.0-windows.exe.html
2. Xperia u ics ftf http://d-h.st/u0k
3. windows pc or laptop ( I use win
8 ) in xp u may need to have pc companion
and other phone drivers installed 4. patience
nd a working brain download both the things
1. after downloading of flashtool install it in c
drive of ur pc
2. the zip file of firmware is in
zip format extract it using winrar or winzip at
a known location u will see that u now have a
ftf file worth 620mb approx
3. copy that file
and and paste it in c\flashtool\ firmwares
( delete everything rest from that firmware
folder... it should have only ur pasted ftf file)
4. go to c/flashtool/drivers and install drivers
for xperia u
5. now here comes the main part
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc
6. click on flashtool click on thunder
icon click on flashmode select The ftf file ( it
will show vodafone name bt dun worry it is
unlocked) click on exclude TA ( if it is present)
and click on NO FINAL VERIFICATION ( always
present)
7. click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone
8. keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb
9. u will see
green led bar on ur xperia u when it is
connected to usb and process of flashing will
start once start u can leave the volume down
button
10. let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start happy ics
P.S. I m not responsible for any damage to ur
device or it gets bricked its ur decision to
upgrade via this method so if anything goes
wrong... dun xpect me to get u a new phone
coz m not responsible u will b able to use
SUS / PCC even after this flashing and will
alsp get any future updates if released. ( for
those who have locked bootlooder) regarding
warranty - some claim it stays some say it
doesnt personally I feel it stays.... btw ur heart
may go fast mine also when I did it for first
time feel free to ask any question
drsanket_xperia_u said:
1.latest flashtool
https://hotfile.com/dl/179504132/bc8dd41/flashtool-0.9.9.0-windows.exe.html
2. Xperia u ics ftf http://d-h.st/u0k
3. windows pc or laptop ( I use win
8 ) in xp u may need to have pc companion
and other phone drivers installed 4. patience
nd a working brain download both the things
1. after downloading of flashtool install it in c
drive of ur pc
2. the zip file of firmware is in
zip format extract it using winrar or winzip at
a known location u will see that u now have a
ftf file worth 620mb approx
3. copy that file
and and paste it in c\flashtool\ firmwares
( delete everything rest from that firmware
folder... it should have only ur pasted ftf file)
4. go to c/flashtool/drivers and install drivers
for xperia u
5. now here comes the main part
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc
6. click on flashtool click on thunder
icon click on flashmode select The ftf file ( it
will show vodafone name bt dun worry it is
unlocked) click on exclude TA ( if it is present)
and click on NO FINAL VERIFICATION ( always
present)
7. click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone
8. keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb
9. u will see
green led bar on ur xperia u when it is
connected to usb and process of flashing will
start once start u can leave the volume down
button
10. let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start happy ics
P.S. I m not responsible for any damage to ur
device or it gets bricked its ur decision to
upgrade via this method so if anything goes
wrong... dun xpect me to get u a new phone
coz m not responsible u will b able to use
SUS / PCC even after this flashing and will
alsp get any future updates if released. ( for
those who have locked bootlooder) regarding
warranty - some claim it stays some say it
doesnt personally I feel it stays.... btw ur heart
may go fast mine also when I did it for first
time feel free to ask any question
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Thx for explaining.. I am downloading the file you said.. So after th ething you said will i be able to flash another ics kernel and ics custom roms ?
Before install the tft is it immposible installing an ics custom rom ??
Before i was using xperia ray and if wanna ics flash ics kernel and installl ics rom by cwm ? Why it s not posible in Xperia U ?
Thx for helping upgrade ICS..
I flashed the tft and now using ICS..
I have a question : I unlocked the bootloader now flashed this ICS ftf so do i need to unlock bootloader again ?
Now i used Cwm installer but i couldnt install Cwm so can you help how will i install cwm to phone now ? Can it be about after flashing ICS i didnt unlock bootloader again ? I dunno do i need to unlock it again or not ?
emosis said:
Thx for helping upgrade ICS..
I flashed the tft and now using ICS..
I have a question : I unlocked the bootloader now flashed this ICS ftf so do i need to unlock bootloader again ?
Now i used Cwm installer but i couldnt install Cwm so can you help how will i install cwm to phone now ? Can it be about after flashing ICS i didnt unlock bootloader again ? I dunno do i need to unlock it again or not ?
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No need to unlock boot loader again its already unlocked to install cwm flash any kernel with cwm like munjeni kernel
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2

[ROOT] Xperia SP root most resent firmware version 12.0.A.2.254 (Updated)

Hello i made this post so everyone can follow the instructions.
THIS GUIDE IS OUTDATED NOW .0.266 IS OUT WHICH MEANS THAT IF YOU FOLLOW THIS TUTORIAL YOUR PHONE FIRMWARE WILL BE OUTDATED YOU CAN USE THIS METHOD FOR .0.266 BUT IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE IT WILL BE NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY
If you want to try to root your phone using this method ill leave a kernel link for .0.266 below in the download section
For a tested root method for 0.266 try my guide here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656772
Doomlord gives some pretty clear instructions but a noob like my self some things does not make sence.
So i will post every step from the original thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933
And i will just add some details to every step.
So the steps to root your phone are.
1)Download the three files from the download section below (the 3 files in the original thread or in this thread i will put the same excact files)
2)open FlashTool and flash the XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.78 MB file, this is JUST the kernel of an older firmware which was rootable
2.1)open FlashTool and press the Lightning button
2.2)Select flashmode and then press ok
2.3)Select the kernel (ftf file) you want to flash .(for the first flasing as said above is the XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf file)
2.4)Unlpug and Power down the device
2.5)Wait 5 Seconds and the Plug it HOLDING the Volume Down button (this will put the device into flashmode)
2.6)When it says that the flashing is done unplug and power up the phone to make sure everything went as planned.
3)After the device booted up enable debugging mode (Settings->Developer Options -> Debugging Mode)
4)CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
5)Extract the files from the DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip in the root directory (anywhere you want basically Doomlord suggested the C directory but any will work just fine)
!!! ATTENTION AS DOOMLORD REFFERED IN THE ORIGINAL TUTORIAL THIS STEP IS CRUCIAL BECAUSE THE PHONE WONT BE ROOTED WITH A PREVIOUS VERSION DOWNLOAD THE FILE FROM THIS DESCRIPTION OR THE ORIGINAL THREAD
6.0) FOR THIS STEPP your phone needs to be in Debugging Mode AND have Unknown Sources Checked (if not go to Settings->Security -> Unknown sources)
6.1) execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of my easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
6.1a) If you run windows on your PC run the "runme_win.bat" file
6.1b) If you run Linux on your PC run the "runme_linux.sh" file
6.1c) If you run Macintoish (Mac) on your PC run the "runme_mac.sh" file
6.2) Just double click the file to excecute
6.3) A window will pop up.Follow the instructions to root your phone (your phone must be in debugging mode (as said above) AND have unknown sources checked (if not watch step 6.0)
6.4)When the phone is rooted it will restart
7) Check if your phone is rooted.
7.1)Open App Drawer and search for an App called SuperSU (it will be the latest version)
7.2)Open The App and check that everything is ok.If a window pops up saying that the Super SU binary was not found something in the root proccess went wrong)
8) Once you checked the root state of your device reopen FlashTool.
8.1)once in FlashTool press the Lightning button
8.2)Select flashmode and then press ok
8.3)Select the kernel (ftf file) you want to flash .(for the second flashing you will use the XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.254_KernelOnly.ftf file)
8.4)Unlpug and Power down the device
8.5)Wait 5 Seconds and the Plug it HOLDING the Volume Down button (this will put the device into flashmode)
8.6)When it says that the flashing is done unplug and power up the phone to make sure everything went as planned.
9) Once the phone boots enjoy your newly rooted phone
The 3 Files you need:
1)http://d-h.st/Kh7 .257 Kernel File
2)http://d-h.st/1Gp Doomlords Root Toolkit
3)http://d-h.st/4EO .254 Kernel
4)https://mega.co.nz/#!yclEiIjY!yvOW6UzCJnnisamK26uLjmbAetl5mUbv4EyeyXmteTk .0.266 Android 4.3 update (Most recent orignal FW released by sony)
Do you have Windows 8 and you cant find a way to install the ADB drivers ?
check this forum thread now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583801
THIS THREAD HAS TEACHING PURPOSES ONLY!!! THIS WAS NOT CREATED BY ME BUT DOOMLORD!!!ALL RIGHTS ARE HIS!! ALWAYS CHECK THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE FOR INFO BEFORE FOLLOWING THESE STEPS\
Creator : Doomlord
That's nice for noob bro and even a intermediate like me..
its nice to see younger members putting things like step by step..thnks bud.
Prm593 said:
That's nice for noob bro and even a intermediate like me..
its nice to see younger members putting things like step by step..thnks bud.
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Thank you and you are welcome!!!
I am not a complete noob but i had a difficulty flashing the kernel and i was not familiar with flashtool so i made this guide!
And again thank you for your kind words
jackaros said:
Thank you and you are welcome!!!
I am not a complete noob but i had a difficulty flashing the kernel and i was not familiar with flashtool so i made this guide!
And again thank you for your kind words
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nah i was saying that nice tutorial for noobs bro
Prm593 said:
nah i was saying that nice tutorial for noobs bro
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Ok......
Flashtool says > Drivers need to be installed
jackaros said:
2.1)open FlashTool and press the Lightning button
2.2)Select flashmode and then press ok
2.3)Select the kernel (ftf file) you want to flash .(for the first flasing as said above is the XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf file)
2.4)Unlpug and Power down the device
2.5)Wait 5 Seconds and the Plug it HOLDING the Volume Down button (this will put the device into flashmode)
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After the step 2.5, the device shows the green light (indicating the flashmode)
but in the Flashtool it says :
31/039/2013 18:39:55 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
31/039/2013 18:39:55 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
31/040/2013 18:40:06 - INFO - Device disconnected
31/040/2013 18:40:16 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
31/040/2013 18:40:16 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Apparently, the device goes into flashmode but flashtool doesn't detect it in there maybe because of some missing drivers, and the device turns off again. (If I'm getting it right)
I then tried to install drivers via C:/Flashtool/drivers/Flashtool-drivers.exe >> Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers + Flashmode Drivers + Flashboot Drivers
Repeating the process, gives the same results as mentioned above.
Please help.
max_rockzz said:
After the step 2.5, the device shows the green light (indicating the flashmode)
but in the Flashtool it says :
Apparently, the device goes into flashmode but flashtool doesn't detect it in there maybe because of some missing drivers, and the device turns off again. (If I'm getting it right)
I then tried to install drivers via C:/Flashtool/drivers/Flashtool-drivers.exe >> Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers + Flashmode Drivers + Flashboot Drivers
Repeating the process, gives the same results as mentioned above.
Please help.
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By Sellecting the Xperia Z you install the drivers for the Xperia Z NOT the SP.Shut your phone without opening flashtool then plug the cable while holding down the Volume Down button (so it boots in flashmode).
Your PC will install the Flashmode drivers
Then To be sure open flashtool click devices and then check drivers
It should show some items in the list
( I got this from mine
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31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5195\YT9106T3Z8 Driver installed : true
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5195&MI_00\6&2298B7A2&0&0000 Driver installed : true
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5195&MI_01\6&2298B7A2&0&0001 Driver installed : true
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - - YT9106T3Z8
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
31/021/2013 17:21:08 - INFO - - none
)
If you dont see anything a trick that i did and worked for me is that i go to Devices --> Manage --> Import --> Sony Xperia SP
If you dont get anything in "Import" you must go to Devices --> Manage --> Export --> Xperia SP --> Devices --> Manage --> Import --> Sony Xperia SP
I hope this will fix your driver problem.
max_rockzz said:
After the step 2.5, the device shows the green light (indicating the flashmode)
but in the Flashtool it says :
Apparently, the device goes into flashmode but flashtool doesn't detect it in there maybe because of some missing drivers, and the device turns off again. (If I'm getting it right)
I then tried to install drivers via C:/Flashtool/drivers/Flashtool-drivers.exe >> Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers + Flashmode Drivers + Flashboot Drivers
Repeating the process, gives the same results as mentioned above.
Please help.
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Try installing this: CLICK HERE
Joku1981 said:
Try installing this: CLICK HERE
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Thanks for helping :laugh:
Is it is necessary to unlock the bootloader to root your xperia sp
No it doesn't, there are a lot of guides that shows up how to do it
Enviado desde mi C5302 usando Tapatalk 4
mabdullah007 said:
Is it is necessary to unlock the bootloader to root your xperia sp
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No of course not i have a locked bootloader as many rooted users have
Edit : but follow the instructions carefully so you won't brick your phone
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I have try but i struck at step where you have to flash the older frimware ( .257) which is rooted one ....when i flash the older frimware(.254) after rebooting it show (.245) which is the newer one ......so what to do ........
mabdullah007 said:
I have try but i struck at step where you have to flash the older frimware ( .257) which is rooted one ....when i flash the older frimware(.254) after rebooting it show (.245) which is the newer one ......so what to do ........
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245 is the new firmware
1 u flash 257
2 u root it
3 u flash 245 to get up to date
Simple as that
Edit : also download the original files from this post.
Ps: when i did the procedure it showed that my firmware version after flashing was 257 anyway try to root it and then flash 245 it may be just a display bug
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thanks for your reply i have rooted my phone ...........
hello, sorry to interrupt but i guess this is a very noob question. i can't flash the kernel only (files provided by doomlord). after opening the flashtool, i select flashmode and after that, in selecting the firmware, there's no .257 kernel only, and flashtool doesn't recognize the files because its not in the ftf format because its in the .zip format. please help me on what to do, cause i'm not getting it. and can someone give me a clear instruction on how to flash the kernel only. thank you in advance.
edit: problem solved! just a little google will help
sarkissmae said:
hello, sorry to interrupt but i guess this is a very noob question. i can't flash the kernel only (files provided by doomlord). after opening the flashtool, i select flashmode and after that, in selecting the firmware, there's no .257 kernel only, and flashtool doesn't recognize the files because its not in the ftf format because its in the .zip format. please help me on what to do, cause i'm not getting it. and can someone give me a clear instruction on how to flash the kernel only. thank you in advance.
edit: problem solved! just a little google will help
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Ok thanks for the notice but you can post it anyway so the next member with the same problem can see it
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app
jackaros said:
Ok thanks for the notice but you can post it anyway so the next member with the same problem can see it
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app
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i just realize that the file extensions of each file is hidden that's why i cannot change it at all. for example, the file provided by doomlord, it is in the .zip format, if i don't delete the .zip extension, it will not change at all even though i put .ftf extension on the last part of the file. so what i did is i go to control panel > folder options > under the View tab, i uncheck the hide extensions for known file type. after that, you can remove the .zip extension and change it to .ftf. i just realized this after searching at google. i hope this can help other members out there who has experienced the same difficulty as me.
sarkissmae said:
i just realize that the file extensions of each file is hidden that's why i cannot change it at all. for example, the file provided by doomlord, it is in the .zip format, if i don't delete the .zip extension, it will not change at all even though i put .ftf extension on the last part of the file. so what i did is i go to control panel > folder options > under the View tab, i uncheck the hide extensions for known file type. after that, you can remove the .zip extension and change it to .ftf. i just realized this after searching at google. i hope this can help other members out there who has experienced the same difficulty as me.
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Thanks for sharing the solution!
i tried to flash it on the firmware version 12.0.A.1.284
but it dosnt work !!! any ideas ?? thanks

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