Guys is there any CM10.1 rom built including legacy hacks(not expecting a near near source build). Too many strange looking names of roms(ported)......
Also which rom has the highest benchmarks???
Is 3.4 kernel stable with most of the things working????
Also is rooting possible for mini's 4.0.2.A.0.84 stock build without flashing previous firmware(*.62 or *.42) ???
Coming from HTC. Dont know **** about Sony
Can this be done in series?
1. Unlock boot loader
2. Flash recovery
3. Install a custom Rom.
Don't know **** about Sony.
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goateegauti said:
Guys is there any CM10.1 rom built including legacy hacks(not expecting a near near source build). Too many strange looking names of roms(ported)......
Also which rom has the highest benchmarks???
Is 3.4 kernel stable with most of the things working????
Also is rooting possible for mini's 4.0.2.A.0.84 stock build without flashing previous firmware(*.62 or *.42) ???
Coming from HTC. Dont know **** about Sony
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1- not sure what "built including legacy hacks" means.
2- usually we dont care much about benchmark.
3- everything is working with 3.x kernel except fmradio.
4- not sure about rooting for gb or ics stock rom for lock bootloader, but if u unlock it, rooting is just as simple as flash custom kernel and flash superuser or supersu from cwm recovery. Even some of the custom kernel already include autoroot script.
an0nym0us_ said:
1- not sure what "built including legacy hacks" means.
2- usually we dont care much about benchmark.
3- everything is working with 3.x kernel except fmradio.
4- not sure about rooting for gb or ics stock rom for lock bootloader, but if u unlock it, rooting is just as simple as flash custom kernel and flash superuser or supersu from cwm recovery. Even some of the custom kernel already include autoroot script.
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Is there any touch recovery like 4ext or Twrp?
I meant dirty hacks to get some things to work like they are supposed to.
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Sony phones dont have separate/dedicated recovery partitions .So usually custom kernels bundle two or more ramdisks which double up as recovery ..It also means flash_image doesnt work ...Dont try ...We have TWRP on some kernels but it's just a hassle imo ...
If you are planning to unlock bootloader then you dont need to revert to .42/.58 ,
In any case you dont need to fall back for rooting
There are two rooting methods ,one using some custom installer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
and one using the Cydia Impactor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2399464
If you are planning to go JB ,you need to have ICS Bootloader which means the .587 firmware has to be flashed with flashtool
karandpr said:
Sony phones dont have separate/dedicated recovery partitions .So usually custom kernels bundle two or more ramdisks which double up as recovery ..It also means flash_image doesnt work ...Dont try ...We have TWRP on some kernels but it's just a hassle imo ...
If you are planning to unlock bootloader then you dont need to revert to .42/.58 ,
In any case you dont need to fall back for rooting
There are two rooting methods ,one using some custom installer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
and one using the Cydia Impactor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2399464
If you are planning to go JB ,you need to have ICS Bootloader which means the .587 firmware has to be flashed with flashtool
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Then is there any way that we could flash boot.IMG(which contains recovery) through fast boot?
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goateegauti said:
Then is there any way that we could flash boot.IMG(which contains recovery) through fast boot?
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Lol ...
Thats the ONLY way to flash boot.img ..having unlocked bootloader means access to fastboot to allow custom boot.img...
Fastboot flash boot xyzasdf.img
If you are in locked bootloader ,the recovery lies in /system and is accessed via a custom script...
You can't use flash_image and/or dd to flash kernels in android system or recoveries ...locked or unlocked bootloader...custom kernels has to be flashed using fastboot....it's a limitation of Sony device ...considering you mentioned HTC and 4ext ,you probably had a HTC desire and used flash_image and dd,and the kernels could be flashed using recovery...Not so on Sony devices...
karandpr said:
Lol ...
Thats the ONLY way to flash boot.img ..having unlocked bootloader means access to fastboot to allow custom boot.img...
Fastboot flash boot xyzasdf.img
If you are in locked bootloader ,the recovery lies in /system and is accessed via a custom script...
You can't use flash_image and/or dd to flash kernels in android system or recoveries ...locked or unlocked bootloader...custom kernels has to be flashed using fastboot....it's a limitation of Sony device ...considering you mentioned HTC and 4ext ,you probably had a HTC desire and used flash_image and dd,and the kernels could be flashed using recovery...Not so on Sony devices...
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Fcuk!!!!
I don't know anything about Sony. Having problems with drivers right now. What do u recommend? Official cm builds or builds present in android development. Also which recovery must be used?
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goateegauti said:
Fcuk!!!!
I don't know anything about Sony. Having problems with drivers right now. What do u recommend? Official cm builds or builds present in android development. Also which recovery must be used?
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Not sure what you mean ..FXP are the official CM team ,the android dev builds are newer...
Like I said ,you dont have much choice in recovery...
Every boot.img has a recovery...most of them are cwm ,so. Stick with them ...
karandpr said:
Not sure what you mean ..FXP are the official CM team ,the android dev builds are newer...
Like I said ,you dont have much choice in recovery...
Every boot.img has a recovery...most of them are cwm ,so. Stick with them ...
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So u mean while I am in recovery I can change the recovery itself by flashing a ROM??
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So now what combo should I download to install recovery for smultron running on stock?
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Figured it out. As easy as changing under wear.
Htc: developer friendly
Sony: noob friendly
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I doubt that...
The development in the Xperia MDPI section is outrageous...
We have GB to JB 10.2 and ubuntu touch and gecko OS...
You can flash one Rom everyday and still dont run out of roms to flash...
sry. delete bcuz as u said u figured it out (and it didnt saw 2nd site)
have fun with ur great sony ERICSSON - device (and great software xperience as said above )
sry
karandpr said:
I doubt that...
The development in the Xperia MDPI section is outrageous...
We have GB to JB 10.2 and ubuntu touch and gecko OS...
You can flash one Rom everyday and still dont run out of roms to flash...
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Had used HTC explorer and desire HD( only for a short period). Explorer is way far more smooth than xperia mini which is running at 600mhz.
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goateegauti said:
Had used HTC explorer and desire HD( only for a short period). Explorer is way far more smooth than xperia mini which is running at 600mhz.
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Stock ICS is bit sluggish but GB is just liquid smooth ...
I did use Stock Explorer and it was slow as hell ...nowhere near Xperia mini ...
MDPI processors are far superior with Neon support ..
Probably you should reflash stock firmware...
whatsapp not working
plz help me ...as my whatsapp after installing it is unable to verify my phone no.bcz of inbuilt 3rd party task killer in cm10.1mango.so hw to make whatsapp work.
raghavtej said:
plz help me ...as my whatsapp after installing it is unable to verify my phone no.bcz of inbuilt 3rd party task killer in cm10.1mango.so hw to make whatsapp work.
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If you can speak english i'm willing to help
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whatsapp verification not working after installation
hi boss.as i said earlier i m unable to use my whatsapp in cm10.1 mango device.plz help me to work it out
raghavtej said:
hi boss.as i said earlier i m unable to use my whatsapp in cm10.1 mango device.plz help me to work it out
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Are you using a modified version of whatsapp?
If not you should be able to install it.
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I see a lot of video flashing Kernel using CWM on Youtube, but i don't see no body in this forum do it, only flash Kernel using Flashtool..
Sure can, just download it as a zip
Does Cwm support the galaxy s3?
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el_easy said:
I see a lot of video flashing Kernel using CWM on Youtube, but i don't see no body in this forum do it, only flash Kernel using Flashtool..
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It depends on your phone model. Because you mentioned flashtool I'm assuming you have an Xperia device. You can't flash kernels from cwm.
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NIMBAH said:
It depends on your phone model. Because you mentioned flashtool I'm assuming you have an Xperia device. You can't flash kernels from cwm.
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Yes, I have Xperia device WT19I, so my only option is using flashtool right?... Thanks for the info, I didn't know that.
Or direct fastbiit, but flash tool is much easier
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I have a rooted locked bootloader device. can i flash kernal ??
boazm said:
Does Cwm support the galaxy s3?
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Yes it does look at this link here:
www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-sgh-t999-t-mobile-clockworkmod-recovery-99303/
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faru123 said:
I have a rooted locked bootloader device. can i flash kernal ??
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No you can't flash a kernel with a locked bootloader except in a few rare cases. What device do you have?
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What do you mean by "download them as a zip"is there any way to add kernelxxx.img file into a flashable zip file?
does this flashing via CWM ban apply for unlocked boot loaders? im using a Xperia arc s LT18i
DroidR2 said:
does this flashing via CWM ban apply for unlocked boot loaders? im using a Xperia arc s LT18i
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You can't use cwm on any xperia device that I know of, locked or unlocked.
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I can flash kernel for my SK17i via CWM? And i where can download. (Sorry for my bad english. )
kovacslaszlo13 said:
I can flash kernel for my SK17i via CWM? And i where can download. (Sorry for my bad english. )
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You can't use cwm on any xperia device that I know of, locked or unlocked. Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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The post above answered your question and the answer is NO.
OK and thanks.
Thank you very much for the information
Hello everybody,
Please bear with me a little and if you would like to answer, please give as much details as possible.
I have and Xperia Acro S, with unlocked boot loader running a custom rom with stock kernel 4.0.4, and I have root access, and CWM installed.
I am trying to install a cyanogen based rom, with a custom kernel obviously.
I have downloaded a zip file which contains a boot.img file.
The developer asked to flash the boot.img using flashtool first, then to flash the rom with cwm. And here's my question(s)
As I understood, this boot.img contains the kernel, do I need to use flashtool if I already have CWM installed, or would CWM install the kernel also?
And let's say i extracted the boot.img from the zip file and flashed it, wouldn't this remove CWM from the phone?
And then, should the boot.img stay inside the zip file while flashing it with CWM later? or should i remove it because CWM can't flash boot.img?
I have successfully installed cyanogen roms on nexus s, with CWM alone, and the phone booted normally, and I suppose it replaced the kernel correctly, or it didn't?
And please if you could explain what exactly this boot.img is, and how is it different from a normal kernel file inside the zip, does it also contain a recovery? you get my point.
Thanks for reading so far, and thanks in advance for any answers.
i have xperia tipo and when i go to flash vengeance kernel with flashtool says:you need to be root and e.g.
i have unlocked bootloader and rooted phone!!!!!!!!please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!(sorry for my bad english)
boazm said:
Does Cwm support the galaxy s3?
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Yes. You can look here for your model and for installation instrructions. Happy flashing!
Hi guys I was wondering if you can help...I've got a Sony Xperia Ray Android (4.0.2.A.062)...I have managed to unlocked the boot loader I now want to flash it with Xperia Ultimate HD ROM....What Do I need to Do?
I've tried rooting using Flash Tools and I just get *waiting for device after 60 seconds will disconnect* I've also tried doom's tools and it does not work.
Please can someone help I've been searching the forums for 3 hours now..
AW: Tearing My Hair out Plz Help
How to root is in my sticked rooting guide so I guess you didn't search for 3 hours. .62 is unrootable
How to install the rom is in my other guide
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mihahn said:
How to root is in my sticked rooting guide so I guess you didn't search for 3 hours. .62 is unrootable
How to install the rom is in my other guide
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are you saying I need to update the firmware first then root? Please provide link to rooting guide
Maybe I am to simple but installing cwm app, download your kernel, boot into recovery and then flash the kernel its the common way..
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You can't possibly search for 3 hours, it's in stickys or first page. You just need to update firmware, root, install cwm, and install the rom. you don't even need a custom kernel
anerik said:
You can't possibly search for 3 hours, it's in stickys or first page. You just need to update firmware, root, install cwm, and install the rom. you don't even need a custom kernel
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Okay so here is an update thanks for the help:
Updated the Rom
Managed to Root Phone got super user access
Installed X-Parts
Install CWF
Located the Rom I wanted to install, installed it, went to 100% ticked reboot. Now my phone is stuck at the Sony Logo
Any ideas?
I think i've managed to unbrick it and restore it to the official stock ROM. really confused as why it got bricked in the first place...I selected all the correct options on the rom very confused, I think I'm not going to risk another attempt at Xperia Ultimate HD ROM. Can anyone see where I went wrong?
Maybe you did something wrong while formatting?
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desi112 said:
Okay so here is an update thanks for the help:
Updated the Rom
Managed to Root Phone got super user access
Installed X-Parts
Install CWF
Located the Rom I wanted to install, installed it, went to 100% ticked reboot. Now my phone is stuck at the Sony Logo
Any ideas?
I think i've managed to unbrick it and restore it to the official stock ROM. really confused as why it got bricked in the first place...I selected all the correct options on the rom very confused, I think I'm not going to risk another attempt at Xperia Ultimate HD ROM. Can anyone see where I went wrong?
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Bad wipes? You should read installation instructions. Usually is wipe data, wipe cache, format system, wipe dalvik, and then install
You unlocked it right? Get a custom kernel wipe every partition and start again
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shazzy1 said:
You unlocked it right? Get a custom kernel wipe every partition and start again
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yes I did I dont think I wiped the device thats why it crashed.
How can I flash kernel in recovery
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U can't ....u need to get into fast boot to do so
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ajay74 said:
How can I flash kernel in recovery
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Our device's recovery don't support flashing .IMG or .sin files, so flashing kernel in recovery is not possible...unlike Samsung phones which can flash kernel in recovery our phones can flash it in fastboot mode only...
Press THANKS if I helped,
Regards,
AJ
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Similar to concept used by user mankotialovely in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220717
I have compiled a Cwm recovery.
This is for users having LOCKED BOOTLOADERS. When we install a custom from recovery‚ our recovery is wiped
and we have to install it again. Moreover if we get a boot loop
after installing custom rom then we have to flash official rom
again‚ root and install recovery again. To overcome these problems
I have made cwm recovery as a flashable zip. So after installing a custom
rom‚ don't reboot and flash this zip. So we have a recovery after rebooting.
Even if we get bootloop‚ we can restore phone using nandroid
backup.
So basically this is a cwm recovery which can be flashed from
Cwm itself.
Thanks to user mankotialovely
And atis112 for Cwm recovery (http://code.google.com/p/kumquat-project/downloads/detail?name=cwm-1.0-kumquat.zip&can=2&q)
You have compiled or its atis work?
Only compiled the zip. Files taken from his zip.
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How will u flash the xip if u dont have recovery
Becausevits wipedv???
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Yes it can't be flashed without recovery. U can flash it while u r flashing custom rom using recovery so that recovery is not wiped after reboot
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and supposed the rom already has recovery then?
It definitely can give compatibility problems as the file are yet to be set up and boom you already flashed something new
Hope you understand
If rom already has one then no need of it dude. I reapeat it is for custom roms in LOCKED BOOTLOADERS that don't have built in recoveries.
Hope u understand
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crazy.vikas23 said:
If rom already has one then no need of it dude. I reapeat it is for custom roms in LOCKED BOOTLOADERS that don't have built in recoveries.
Hope u understand
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my rom is also for locked bootloaders and has a recovery preinstalled
hehe just messing with you. good work
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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zigeddy said:
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Hi zig , firstly I will not suggest u to downgrade ur phone secondly do one thing to make ur phone processing faster.... Go to settings>apps>all> click the app and on the top right u will see an option ''disable'' , disable the preinstalled apps which u don't use like ''Google +,email,gmail,talk,fb,office suite,top contacts,retail demo, recommender,maps ,Google chrome,exchange services'' restart ur phone and then use..... Let me know how is it working.
Yea there is one more new update of Xperia u and that new ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 version is good....it's bug free ,I would like u to upgrade it.
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Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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miaad said:
To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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zigeddy said:
So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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Yes you can attain root access without unlocking your boot loader.
Use flashtool method or Bin4ry's method.
Again yes, you can flash SONY STOCK fw using flashtools (without root or unlocking) in flashmode (just keep in mind to "exclude TA")
Once you are rooted you can install apps such as greenify that really helps to last the battery longer.
Also you could remove the bloatware and other useless apps.
Or you even you can make choices to install Custom ROMs for locked bootloaders. Just check the development section.
This is my personal suggest: SlimCM ROM.
Though its CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143750
See the instructions for locked boot loaders.
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To root fw C.1.0 or any later versions, you need to
-flash the kernel alone of B.1.0.
-follow root procedure by flashtool or Bin4ry method.
-Then flash back the corresponding kernel of the ROM.
Done
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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That's where you can find recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020897
CWM recovery is required to flash custom ROMs or MODs etc.
You can find the wipe data, cache options in the recovery menu. Just back up your contacts, messages and things.
Nothing from SD card will be lost.
Do carefully patch the ROM as per the instructions to make it into locked bootloader.
Copy that zip file in SD card and enter CWM recovery
-flash ROM
Done !
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heyyy
U can root ur device with out touching bootloader dats pretty easier....
but remember after rooting u need to install cwm recovery bcz its used to flash custom roms and rem u can also take take backup of ur entire rom
if anything goes wrong during flashing custom u can easily restore ur device to normal..... by using back up....
flash b.1.10 rom bcz it can be easily rooted by using flashtool......
So finally the process is root first, second recovery and finally flashing rom of ur choice.....
There are so many ROMS in dev section for locked bootloader......
njoyyyyyyyyy............
I ll attach CWM recovery files download and extract.... In the extract folder double click install(.bat file) make sure device connected with debugging mode on..... accept all superuser request on device........aft rooting u ll get super user app in apptry
PM if any difficulty
zigeddy said:
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Flash .100 rom..... It is a lot better than previous ones
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Thank you all from the first to the last for all the suggestions and help. The XDA is awesome, and full of helpfull people. I will post how did it go with all the rooting and recovery and ROM Cheers again
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So i have backed up all the data (music, photos etc) on the pc. Tomorrow i will get on doing what you guys suggested. So to get it all confirmed, first do the root with flashtool, checkin superuser and rootme, and then i will be rooted. Then cwm recovery install, then applying the patch for locked bootloader for slimCM ROM, then i go back in cwm, make backup of current ROM and then wipe data, and then flash the rom.. That be the order? Is there any thing i should take special care of?
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I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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zigeddy said:
I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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Remember install flashtool while your anti-virus is disable...!
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I did that. But what i wanted to say i get error during the instalation of drivers. Flashtool alone was installed corectly.
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It will be lot better if you try it with Win 7 as Win 8 + Flashtool drivers don't go well together as 8 allows only signed drivers to get installed.
Though there's a thread on how to install Flashtool drivers on win 8.
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Hello all. I managed to install drivers. The fix for win8 worked. I started root in flashtool, done all that i was told to but it isnt rooted. Log says Root hack did not work. Any ideas? Cheers again for all the help
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Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10. (i.e. B.1.54/C.1.0/B.1.75/B.1.189/B.1.100)
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash the kernel of your respective FW from the FTF file through Flash Mode and let the device reboot.
Downloads
B.1.10 Kernel - Download Here
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Hey thank you. I have done it already, even before i read. found some guides on xda. Now onwards to cwm and flashing another ROM. Hope it will be all ok. If i have some problems i'll post again here. Cheers all
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Dear Members,
Please Guide me out of the Issue.
I rooted the Phone & Later flashed the Custom ROM as of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
After Completion of it I rebooted the Phone.The Mobile is not booting now to OS & is continuously rebooting from the SONY Logo which appears first during the boot.
I has been 10-15 Mins and is still its not booting.I am Newbie here do help me out or suggest if had missed any thing.
Cooldudesrg said:
Dear Members,
Please Guide me out of the Issue.
I rooted the Phone & Later flashed the Custom ROM as of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
After Completion of it I rebooted the Phone.The Mobile is not booting now to OS & is continuously rebooting from the SONY Logo which appears first during the boot.
I has been 10-15 Mins and is still its not booting.I am Newbie here do help me out or suggest if had missed any thing.
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Did you flash jb kernel?
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Did you flash jb kernel?
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No Sir...I had rooted the Mobile as per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Later installed X-Parts App for CWM boot and then booted to recovery and followed the procedure as per installation guidelines of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
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So do let me know if i had missed anything.
Cooldudesrg said:
No Sir...I had rooted the Mobile as per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Later installed X-Parts App for CWM boot and then booted to recovery and followed the procedure as per installation guidelines of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
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So do let me know if i had missed anything.
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You need JB Kernel for booting JB ROM , you use ICS kernel to boot JB ROM which is impossible , so you have to flash back stock ftf to retain back your device
Edit : You need to unlock BL in order to flash custom kernel
Saingpor said:
You need JB Kernel for booting JB ROM , you use ICS kernel to boot JB ROM which is impossible , so you have to flash back stock ftf to retain back your device
Edit : You need to unlock BL in order to flash custom kernel
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Thanks for your Reply can you just guide me through for retain back the device and where the JB Kernel would be available.
Cooldudesrg said:
No Sir...I had rooted the Mobile as per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Later installed X-Parts App for CWM boot and then booted to recovery and followed the procedure as per installation guidelines of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278875
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So do let me know if i had missed anything.
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If you are worried about unlocking your bootloader, then flash ROMS which can be used on both locked and unlocked bootloaders.
For eg: Xperia Ultimate HD 5.0,
Ice Cream Pureness..
And there are a lot more ROM for Locked Bootloaders too. I prefer Xperia Ultimate HD 5.0 with Stock kernel as it giving good battery life.
I get about 2.5 days battery life under normal mobile usage.
kavb1986 said:
If you are worried about unlocking your bootloader, then flash ROMS which can be used on both locked and unlocked bootloaders.
For eg: Xperia Ultimate HD 5.0,
Ice Cream Pureness..
And there are a lot more ROM for Locked Bootloaders too. I prefer Xperia Ultimate HD 5.0 with Stock kernel as it giving good battery life.
I get about 2.5 days battery life under normal mobile usage.
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Thanks for your Suggestion sure will look in to it.
But now I have to flash stock ftf to retain my device as suggested by other Senior can you guide me on that.
Cooldudesrg said:
Thanks for your Suggestion sure will look in to it.
But now I have to flash stock ftf to retain my device as suggested by other Senior can you guide me on that.
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You can either use flashtool/SEUS... See this on how to use flashtool:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Or use repair option in SEUS...
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Attitude.SSJ said:
You can either use flashtool/SEUS... See this on how to use flashtool:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Or use repair option in SEUS...
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Sir can you repost the link its showing "No Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator" while trying to open the link provided.
Sorry for that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507
Was having problems getting links in app
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Sorry for that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507
Was having problems getting links in app
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Thanks Members,
I Restored my Phone back using Update_Service_Setup-2.13.10.201308300830.
Downloaded the package from Sony Mobile Website and followed the steps as mentioned in it and now the mobile has come up again the process was very smooth have to be said.
Cooldudesrg said:
Thanks Members,
I Restored my Phone back using Update_Service_Setup-2.13.10.201308300830.
Downloaded the package from Sony Mobile Website and followed the steps as mentioned in it and now the mobile has come up again the process was very smooth have to be said.
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So rename ur thread like this [ SOLVED]................ So members will know that you've solved the problem
Cooldudesrg said:
Thanks Members,
I Restored my Phone back using Update_Service_Setup-2.13.10.201308300830.
Downloaded the package from Sony Mobile Website and followed the steps as mentioned in it and now the mobile has come up again the process was very smooth have to be said.
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Now root ur device using EROOT app.. Use this link to download http://d-h.st/pHA
Tutorial is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
After rooting, install X-parts from store. Install CWM.
Restart to Nandroid Backup and take a backup of your existing rom.
Download the ROM of your choice for locked & Unlocked Bootloaders.
Install after reading the instructions.
Done.
kavb1986 said:
Now root ur device using EROOT app.. Use this link to download http://d-h.st/pHA
Tutorial is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781
After rooting, install X-parts from store. Install CWM.
Restart to Nandroid Backup and take a backup of your existing rom.
Download UHD 5.0 or 4.0
Tutorial to install UHD is given here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
Done.
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Upto rooting tut its fine.. But don't say directly download this and that rom.. It may be best for you.. You can say you may try this rom next time..
Regards,
vishal_android freak
vishal_android freak said:
Upto rooting tut its fine.. But don't say directly download this and that rom.. It may be best for you.. You can say you may try this rom next time..
Regards,
vishal_android freak
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Yup.. My bad.. Edited the comment..