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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vasilis13:
have you install drivers for fastboot from sony ericssons site? and you dont have to power up the phone press Volume Up and at the same time conect usb cable
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tdth:
thanks man! it works now! i manage to root the phone. but one more problem, the sound of ringtone become very soft after the phone is rooted, anyone know how to fix? Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] wwwong:
rooting the phone should not affect the sound settings.

Did you check the sound options?

Xloud turned on?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tigger69:
I cant get my mini pro sk17i into fastboot mode. Tried waiting more than 30 seconds before plugging in usb cable, nothing.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] wwwong:
What color does the LED turn?

I don't have SK17i, did you try holding the menu button instead of the volume up button? as they are different models.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tdth:
Sorry man for the late reply. Yes, Xloud is on, no matter what I did, the sound was still very soft. But after i rebooted the phone, the sound came back to normally now. So strange, anyways, thanks alot
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tdth:
You can try wwwong's suggest, or basically just try all the buttons on your phone. The design may be different between models, but you should be seeing same blue color LED when your phone is is fastboot mode
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tigger69:
Thanks for reply, its because my phone was still bootloader locked, i had it done by jinx13 and its all sweet now.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] HeartBroken:
request how to

ummm excuse me can you please tell mehow you rooted your phone...i am in fastboot mode...and fastboot oem unlock ...does not unlock bootloader...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] funiewski:
Here is the solution:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1253112 :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] HeartBroken:
yes..i was following...that guide....but when i tried to unlock the bootloader ....it is not working unless i am doing something wrong......i typed fastboot oem unlock...and i get failed..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] wwwong:
Here is a very nice video to unlock the bootloader. Step by step guide below it as well. It's for Arc but I followed that when I first unlocked my bootloader for my Ray.

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/

NOTE: VOLUME UP KEY will enter fastboot mode (Blue LED).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] HeartBroken:
Alright thanks alot...i will try it out and see how it goes....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krisan47:
I have SK17i, and can't go to fastboot mode. How can this be? I've charged my phone until it's battery has about 80-90% power. I have tried menu button and many hard-button on my device instead volume up button, but still there's no blue or green LED come :'(

Please help me guys.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] wwwong:
Is your phone turned off? Look at the video above. It's the same general rules but different buttons are used.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] majco85:
I am having the issue, obviously our phones are branded... I THINK i might have actually unlocked the bootloader using S1TOOL with TP, but cant manage to get into fastboot... Is there any way to get around this issue anyone? And yes i have done everything right trying to get into fastboot... :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] expeacer:
Same problem :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jinx13:
If you do not get blue led that means fastboot is not enabled I can enable fastboot and then unlock your bootloader for you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] richratt:
Did you get anywhere Majco? I'm in a similar position. I think I've unlocked the bootloader using the S1Tool, but can't access fastboot.

Would rather not pay if I can avoid it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jinx13:
I didn't think s1tool could enable fastboot anyway or am I wrong?

As usual the only way is with a box :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] richratt:
This is what I'm trying to find out ;-)

I didn't think bootloader unlocking without a box was possible, but I seem to have done it.

If the answer's that it can't be done without hardware, then I may well be coming to you for help.

Can you pm me what you'd charge to sort my phone out?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jinx13:
I do know you can bootloader unlock with setool aswell and not enable fastboot
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] richratt:
To anyone interested, I've managed to use FlashTool (having unlocked the bootloader using the s1tool and the hardware method) to install the 2.3.4 on my Orange branded phone.

I now have a bootloader unlocked generic ROM instead of a bootloader locked Orange ROM, but still don't have Fastboot.

To get FlashTool to flash, you need to hold the Volume down button before you plug in the USB. The light goes green.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] plousmike:
i have an ST15i. i am trying the official sony bootloader unlock and when i turn off the phone and hold the volume up button while putting the usb cable, the led turns blue but i get a strange noise (like cancelling usb) and nothing happens. not flashtool, or s1tool or cmd can recognize my device...any help?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] phoneyericsson:
how do you 'enable' fastboot? Is it not enabled for all phones anyway?

OK just flashed my first kernel with this phone and I can overclock just fine.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jinx13:
Driver problem

Because I can enable fastboot on all Xperia's
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] plousmike:
what do you mean with driver problem? what can i do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jinx13:
Try a different USB port

Try reinstall drivers

Try setting up a temporary user account and try with that account

Open device manager and connect to fastboot uninstall any drivers that pop-up and then try reinstall

That's all I can suggest for now lol

Jinx13
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] phoneyericsson:
Yes, drivers very often can be a problem with this stuff.

One time I had to uninstall any mobile phone related program, then reinstall PC Companion which then started sorting the drivers correctly.

Yesterday, I tried fastboot for the first time, so I put the phone in fastboot then connect it to the computer. The 'installing driver' mini window immediately popped up.

If you really are having big problems, this might help.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hiey:
I could not enter Fastboot for flashing kernal and img files.

Somebody helps me.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Explain more, what you trying to do.

Is the phone, that doesn't enter fastboot or your computer can't find...?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jinx13:
Basically if you get a blue light when connecting the USB and holding volume up then it is a computer/driver issue.

Go to service menu *#*#7378423#*#* from dialer

Then service info, then Configuration

If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"

You have to enable fastboot with setool or similar program

If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"

Then go over to THIS link and you should be ok :D

Jinx13
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] juhn777:
HEY MAN, woah, you can enable fastboot on all xperia? because mine is disabled and do not know how to enable it... how do you do it?

(yes, i am 100% sure it is disabled, don't argue with me people, it just IS disabled, period.)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
If bootloader unlock allowed:no you can't enable it, sometimes it becomes yes when you use wotan server to desimlock, but I can't promise...

Otherwise you can't do anything...

Oh just found that, maybe try it, but at least you will have to pay and it's testpoint method :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] juhn777:
thanks man, will try to get the money to do it ): it's the best help i've got so far
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mangtas_666:
HELP ANYONE with a Kind Heart

Hi i need help with my Xperia MIni E101 i dont know w/c key should i press to go in fastboot anyone could post a step by step kernel .img flashing method thank you in advance.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pixule:
hello, i have a problem with xperia ray. the phone cannot enter in fastboot( vol+ blue led), when i do this, it enters in flash mode. the phone not starting from de power button.. i have to connect in flash mode( vol-,usb connect), and after showing the battery charging screen, it reacts at pressing power button. unlocked bootloader and origiinal firmware(forsaken version in kernel/rom/etc thread). i've tested with the locked bootloader too, but it's the same problem.

ps: after the android loads, the home key does not do anything, and the volume keys are reacting with a very long lag.

tks for any help.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] omidsleeper:
hey man i'm going to crazy!!!

my xperia ray dosenot go to fastboot

what should i do now?!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] matgras:
Maybe it is locked by your carrier
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ch3mn3y:
I know it's old thread, but just got Ray and have identical problem like OP.

No combinations - Vol+ and cable, Home and Cable can get me to Fastboot mode. Even "adb reboot-bootloader" doesn't do a thing...

Device just boots or starts charging.

It had simlock as it's from Orange, unlock = no, but I unlocked with testpoint. But with no Fastboot mode, unlocked bootloader is useless...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bfitz26:
hey guys i am having a hard time finding the rom i really want it either leaves one of the features out or is too laggy. currently i am on a team-nocturnal g.b. rom. the features i want in a rom is non sense i hate sense it always resets on me. i also want a volume rocker wake option, i have tiny fingers :) i also want 4g i pay for it so why the hell not. and some theming options i have not yet found one the best one so far i have found is cwm however there is absolutely no theming if there is, it is not to my flavor :) any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :rolleyes:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tropicalbrit:
Might I suggest AOSP? Perhaps Deck's? You can find different flashable themes in Evo Themes and Apps for it or download some from the Market. No Sense, has 4G, and you can find the volume rocker setting in Advanced Settings.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theidlemonk:
Don't mean to be smart-ass, but you sound too picky. Cant possibly eat the cake and have it too.

You will need to find a rom with most of your wanted features, possibly an AOSP one like cyanogenmod 7 as you dislike sense.

The theming part is comparatively easier, so find one that has all the features and apps you need. Then get one of the many themes out there for the T-mobile theme engine on the market/xda or help yourself to the UOT kitchen.

At times the ones that suit your flavour might need you to buy the dev some beer, and its worth it.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coachmoore:
Hey guys, have a quick question for you. I swapped to core droid rom and now my gmail will recieve but won't send. This rom is great nut I need my email.. .any help its appreciated!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Just go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Gmail, then clear cache and clear data (you will probably lose any draft messages that haven't been sent). You might need to restart also, but it should send fine after that.

I had the same problem just a few days ago. I had this happen a few months ago, but I had to look it up recently myself. This issue seems to happen sometimes when you switch ROMs.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coachmoore:
Thank you, I will give that a try!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coachmoore:
That worked like a charm! Again, thank you! Now if I could just get my swype back.. lol!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Your welcome, happy it worked for you. Be sure to click the "Thanks" button on my post that helped you.

What's your problem with Swype? Do you have a Swype beta login? Just re-download the installer, and you should be good to go.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coachmoore:
I've tried the beta from swype but it always says it's expired and won't work. It installed but the screen just turns blue around the keys. Where do I go to hit the thanks button?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Swype just had a major update, requiring the installer to be manually uninstalled, and the new version of it downloaded and installed (also manually). So uninstall Swype, and the Swype installer, then browse to the Swype beta website on your phone, login, and download the new installer. Run the installer again, and you should be good to go.

I don't think the XDA app has the "Thanks" button. If you go XDA using the browser, the "Thanks" button is at the bottom of each person's post.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coachmoore:
Ok, I will do that tonight. Do I Judy go to the swype website ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hootzter:
Hello everyone,

I'm currently writing an own application for my transformer. From within this application I want to start MyNet. I know, that I need to use intets, but I don't exactly know how to use them with third party applications. Especially I don't know the component name of MyNet (and I also don't know how to resolve it) and I don't know the action to use for the intent.

It would be very nice, if someone could write me a short code snippet.

Thank you

hootzter
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mvgadagi:
Im using mik 6.5.7 and franco 19.4 kernel and my mobile is switch off again and again
[Optimus One, P500, V General] gkarthik16:
Reduce your overclock levels.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
Hello all,

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Bell Mobility and it gave me KG2 with 2.3.3, and the battery life honestly sucked... but after reading posts on this forum ppl were saying they're getting amazing battery life after KI3.

So I went through the forums, read stuff about how to upgrade, root, etc etc, and tried it. Although I still cannot comment on battery life as it hasn't been long but i'm pretty sure its definitely better than what I had previously, the KG2. Im a heavy user (always texting, phone calls, browsing) and i'd be happy if i barely get a whole day :) lets see..

But i've complied a guide using steps already written in different threads on the XDA forum. I just made it simple for Bell users who want to upgrade maybe for a better battery life.

Updating and Rooting Samsung Galaxy SII from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5!

From KG2 on 2.3.3 with Bell Mobility

Mostly used: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

1) Put the phone into download mode (Power + Home + Vol. Down)

2) Start Odin - Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar file. (In my case, GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXKI3_I9100XXKI3_I9100XEUKD1 - 2.3.5)

3) Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow

4) Click 'Start' to flash. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.

5) You are now on 2.3.5 I9100XXKI3.

To Root the Device:

1) Put the phone into download mode (Power + Home + Vol. Down)

2) Start Odin and click on the PDA button and select the insecure kernel. (In my case, GT-I9100_XXKI3_insecure)

3) Once you've done this attach the USB cable to the phone and once ID:COM turns yellow click flash. Don't remove cable or press anything, it will reboot when it's done. You will see a yellow triangle when it reboots, fear not it's to be expected. Remove the USB cable when the phone reboots.

4) After the phone reboots go to: Settings > Applications > Development and check USB debugging if it's not already ticked.

5) Run S2 Root application and connect your USB cable to the phone

6) Press 'Root' and wait for it to finish.

7) You could now flash the stock kernel to get rid of the yellow triangle at the boot screen.

8) Follow the same steps required to root the device, and instead of selecting insecure kernel, choose original kernal (In my case, GT-I9100_XXKI3_original)

9) You've now rooted the phone and put back the stock kernel! Enjoy!

After this, I installed a custom KI3 ROM, specifically the

GT-I9100_WanamLite.Deodexed.Stock.KI3.V3.0.NO-WIPE

using CWM in recovery mode :)

Lets see how it affects my battery life :)

Experts and Professionals, please comment if I wrote anything wrong here. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] groaner:
Tagging long. Thinking of doing this.

Did you double and triple check these steps?

I want to be sure you didnt miss anythign whehn I try it :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
Yep I did, I was actually writing everything at the instance I was doing them. :) Thanks to XDA forums i was able to compile this guide :)

Let me know if you need help! :)

Good Luck!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpucci:
wow...great guide..and I was just thinking about doing this with my sgs2 on bell.

is 2.3.5 the latest version out? Is 2.3.7 just a dream at this point?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
right now im not even sure if 2.3.7 is released, so for now im happy on 2.3.5 :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
stay on 2.3.5..it will give you amazing battery life and some bloody great sound boost as well when playing music:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rcfcyl:
Quick question. Does following this procedure wipe the phone? i.e. Did you lose all your installed apps and such?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IAmThePat:
Great walkthrough! Worked perfectly for me, and all my data was in tact.

Quick question though, I am new to my GS2, had it for a week now so I apologize if this is a dumb question, but can you explain the last step you mentioned here?

What does the custom ROM do, and what is CWM?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JD2005:
Where did you find the KI3 files?

Where did you find the KI3 files? I can't find them anywhere?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] groaner:
Isn't 2.3.5 being pushed out through kies now?

Has anybody received it yet in Canada? I checked in Ottawa but nothing at about 2pm.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
Its ClockWorkMod Recovery - It lets you backup your custom ROMS and/or install new ones by going to its recovery mode :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
Acutaly I did want to wipe my phone because of poor battery life. So I thot if I dont wipe it, maybe the glitch in battery life would be there in 2.3.5 too.. So i did wipe the whole device even though it doesnt require it..

Im sure if you dont wipe it, your games/apps should stay the same way :)

hope i could help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
Its right here in the forums :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roni2915:
No Idea, Even I havent seen it yet so I thot I'd just update it using the threads already posted on XDA. Honestly my battery life sucked so much on 2.3.3. But now im getting about 25-30 hours of usage with texting whole day, playing games for a while etc :)

But yea, it would be great if KIES would push the update soon. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaiM:
So how has it been? Stable? Any issues? Glitches? Good battery life? Reception? GPS? etc?

Thanks.

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Oh, and KIES in Canada, we're still waiting for 2.3.4... :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unoriginal_1:
I'm also interested in knowing how this 'unofficial' update has been, and if there are any flaws or odd things that have popped up from following the outlined steps.

Also, any idea if Bell will ever update the firmware? (judging from past history with their other smartphones or otherwise)

Have they even updated the S2 firmware ever since they've received it, or is KG2 the only officially supported firmware by Bell?

Thank you
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikeny:
I have a Bell SGS2, white coloured. It was unlocked by code (theunlock.ca) for $35 + tax. I am currently using it with Fido on the $30/6GB plan. The phone came with 2.3.3 and a few bloatware from Bell (Bell Mobility Self serve; Zoompass; Bell TV control). I also read about the battery problem from 2.3.3, and after a quick search, I found this thread.

I followed the first part of OP's instructions (everything before the rooting part). It work great (Thanks OP). I now have the XXKI3 2.3.5. A few things to note:

- all the bloatware are gone;

- all the apps I installed and data I created were intact;

- the 'Software update' option now appears under 'About phone' (however, when I ran it to look for updates, it came back as 'connection failed')

I didn't do the rooting part, as I don't have a reason to at this point. (Also I don't know where to download the insecure firmware)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mynamemetallica:
friends,

guys please do not have any fear in your mind while following this guide. Personally i was running on DDKF3 stock rom from july and still samsung keis sucks and we had no updates for india. Finally i downloaded the GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXKI3_I9100XXKI3_I9100XEUKD1.exe non wipe file and flashed the phone and now it's in KI3 with all previous apps still running.

All the best.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibico:
no update

I try to update just a few minute ago but nothing work

I got the new kernel but not the update

postimage.org/image/1xcz6pmis
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McGuillicuddy:
I'm not seeing this file (GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXKI3_I9100XXKI3_I9100XEUKD1 - 2.3.5) in that thread. There is a KI3 but it's from Poland (GT-I9100_XEO_I9100XXKI3_I9100OXAKI3_I9100XXKI3.tar), does that work?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McGuillicuddy:
Right. So I was able to find the file and do the upgrade from KG2 2.3.3 to KI3 2.3.5. I would just like to confirm that the upgrade caused an immediate and obvious improvement in my battery life.

Typically after a day of hard use my phone would last until maybe 9pm (having been fully charged in the morning) before I got the low-battery warning at 15%. Today the phone was used even more heavily than usual and I still have 60% left.

I think the major difference is that WiFi Sharing no longer comes on spontaneously (it used to be about 50% of my battery usage). I have yet to see it appear after the upgrade even after having started/stopped the wifi many times today.

Very happy with this upgrade!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drethis:
I must be blind, because I can not find this GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXKI3_I9100XXKI3_I9100XEUKD1 file on that thread.

Can anyone help me out on this? :(

EDIT: Never mind, spent thirty minutes looking for it. Post for help and I find it 2 minutes later. Sorry about that. :S
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinnawy:
So how did u find it? i'm still looking :(

---------- Post added at 04:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 AM ----------

You're the only one i saw online, just wanted to ask where u found the file

GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXKI3_I9100XXKI3_I9100XEUKD1

Not just the xda link, i want to know which one exactly do i download?