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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Gusion00:
[Q] Bricked Ray LED doesn't even light up

5 months ago I bought my Xperia Ray, unlocked the bootloader, rooted it, flashed aire's kernel and rom and everything was good until yesterday. A friend was using it, he was playing fieldrunners and all of a sudden it sort of froze with only the white LED on and the screen off. I tried holding the power button to shut it off with no avail. I then took the battery out then back in to restart it and no response at all. Tried connecting the charger but the LED would not turn on and since then, my ray has been like that. I don't know what to do, flashtool, update service or pc companion can't recognize the phone, but when I plug it in, it appears on the device driver manager as ZEUS flash drive (which I think is normal), but it is just not recognized and the LED don't even turn on when charging or connected to the pc. Any help would be very appreciated! Thanks in advance.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] miguelmaldonado:
I need help, I live in Bolivia (Most of you are quite unlikely to know where's that, but nevermind) And I wanted to set my apn and use internet, but trying out by myself, I couldn't manage to do it. I went to my operator office.. and asked for help, they asked me:Have you flashed the phone, or done something "unofficial" to it? I obviously answered yes, because the phone wasn't got on contract nor anything like that then they told me: When you flash it, you lose 3g permanently, we cannot help you. They didn't even tried.. And don't want to. What should I do? Do you think they might be right? Help me please..!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
Recompilong problem

When I tried to recompile back my mod framework-res.apk I got this message :

C:\APKTOOL>apktool b testframework-res

W: Could not find sources

I: Checking whether resources has changed...

I: Building apk file...

What could not find resources means?

Thx for your help!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
That's ok.... As long as there is a build APK... I also got that prompt whenever I recompile framework-res, other apk don't give that prompt.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arifkpi:
Any way to view & work home and app drawer on landscape mode. I am using 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.587).

Sent from my Slim Sexy Xperia Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cooldude9119:
Hi guys i recently installed CM 9.1 and used slide lockscreen then pattern to unlock my device, due to some problems i reflashed the rom but now im unable to configure unlock the same way now i just get pattern unlock directly. pls someone help me

Edit: sry found the way :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YeoZy96:
Anti-Dalvik Cache

Any one have any idea on how to reodex ICS .587 Rom after deodex-ing it?

I wanted to re-odex it cuz aeon and Hansip's mod de-odex-ed my Rom TT

I like their mod but I dislike de-odex-ed Rom.

any way to get back my .odex file into my system partition? =D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Try this thread:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1500475.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kailash494:
ROOTing Xperia Ray

Hello Every One , I have Xperia Ray ..wid Android Version 4.0.4 ... and Build number 4.1.B.0.587

I just Recently Updated It from GB to ICS .. while it was on GB it was so just Awesum and Smooth .. whn it get converted to ICS its laggy means I'm not enjoying it like was on GB.... Now I need to Do Root .. my phone for to use Paid Games for Free .. :P nd Apps and Major Reason of Rooting it .... is ... Increasing its performance , smoothness and battery life etc.... So Kindly Refer Any 101% Correct And Tested Working Thread\instructions so that I Follow the instructions and get my phone Rooted without any problem as I'm Just New to android and not really Familiar with Android. Need Honest Guidance !! =)

P.S : I'm Newbie to Android & its my First Android Phone .

Thank You.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Check out the Guide in my sig, there is some info that will help you. :)

No one is going to help you with that. ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YeoZy96:
Folks, any GB kernel around this thread that support zRam or swap?

cm7.2 not included

please reply tQ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DannyBiker:
Should I need to flash a kernel prior to flash CM9 ? If so, which one ?

Are CM9 roms fully fonctionnal ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
You flash the included kernel which is in the zip. If it functions as well on the Ray as it does on the Arc I'm looking forward to using it on the Ray.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mockrocker:
I'm having problems with my Ray, using ice cream pureness build 11 with locked BL.

I can't seem to connect on my wireless router when I set it to use channel 7 and above. Other wifi devices at home works ok, ipod touch, laptop as well as my dad's and sister's phone.

I tried using channel 1 on my router and it works just fine. The thing is, channel 1 until 7 in my neighborhood is kinda crowded so I really wanna use channel above 7. Do you think a kernel flash will fix this?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
Hello DEVS!!!!!

Can someone tell me where i can learn editing apk?????

I've searched and I dont find tutorial that told me what does it mean, what does it do, is it dangerous if I do this, if I changed this what will happen, and etc.

Can someone help me with this?????
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arifkpi:
Unfortunately I delete be_photo from system/etc

Can anyone please upload it.

Thanks in advance.

Sent from my Slim Sexy Xperia Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
There's plenty of tutorials about, you just need to read them then put them in to practice.

Sent from my CM9'd Arc
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shravanm:
i'm on 4.1.B.0.587, how to root my phone?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
What do you mean by practice?

Edit --> test on phone??

It wont brick my Ray right?? It's not that I don't have guts, It's just that I don

t want to waste my parents money that they have wasted for buying me this Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Anoopnk:
Is there any way to get video calling via carrier on ray ???

Sent from urushi
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Parkside:
As long as you're resonably careful, it's pretty difficult to brick your device. Most of the changes you make to your phone will be software based so you can just re-flash a stock build and start again. If you are careful with backups - you can restore your phone to how it was before you made any changes.

I suppose a rogue kernel you could damage your hardware, or you might configure your device so that the ADB was disabled AND you couldn't boot a kernel (so no recovery).

But you'd have to be doing some crazy stupid stuff for that to happen :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
fixing apk

Hey devssss, can someone help me how to fix this "missplaced" ???

AeonWorld said that I have to take a look in the /res/layout, but once I got there......... BUNCH OF FILES AND LANGUAGE THAT I DON'T UNDERSTANDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the picture http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...209131940.png/

Here is the file : http://www.mediafire.com/?1p41vqg67zihyrq(direct link)

Thx a lot for your help!!!!!!!!:victory:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Godavos:
All of the sudden I cannot connect my phone to copy files

Hi,

I cannot find solution so I'm asking.

I managed to remove bootloader, root the phone and installed ROM SuperleggeraV3, and FLYKernel.

Everything was working fine but I cannot tell you when trouble started to occur.. Today I tired to connect with USB to copy files and now my phone wont show up as USB device. When I go to fastboot there it works fine (tried to flash kernel again). I turn on/off USB debugigin still nothing. Flashtool wont detect it, Sony PC companion also. In device manager I have unknown device ST18i. When I turn on fastboot that changes and becomes something valid else but there it works like I said.

I tried to point Sony PC companion driver folders etc. etc. to that device but that is fastboot device. But where is "normal" device?

Can you please suggest how to connect my phone back to my pc companion to copy files and stuff like that? I guess that is possible without bootloader.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
The fix can be found on the first post of arcatarc's ROM... the XperiaSettings.zip... Flash it or manually put it to system/apps and get right permissions...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
error : there's no apktool.yml

Can Devs help me with this???

Recently I want to edit some apks..... But when It comes to decompile the apk I cannot found apktool.yml in the decompiled folder and that makes me unable to recompiled it....

I've used ApkTool,Apk Manager, and APK multitool with no luck......

I've noticed that I found apktool.yml when I decompiled framework-res.apk and systemUI.apk.....

I also tried to take apktool.yml from those files and end up with no luck again.....

I've installed framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk that I've been using now, and still wondering about the solution.....

Can anyone help me about this? The apk that I want to edit now is textinput-tng.apk and again, no apktool.yml when I tried to decompile with tools that I've mentioned above.....

Please help.....

Appreciate your help:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
It would be better if you would post all of the LOGS on CMD.....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
Decompile log :

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool if framework-res.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\alex\apktool\framework\1.apk

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool if systemui.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\alex\apktool\framework\127.apk

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool d textinput-tng.apk
I: Baksmaling...
testI: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\alex\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
Can't find framework resources for package of id: 2. You must install proper fra
mework files, see project website for more info.

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>

Re-compile log (without any mod) :

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool b textinput-tng
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:142)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:159)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:138)
... 4 more

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
You need to install "SemcGenericUxpRes.apk" found on system/framework.... It is unnecessary to install SystemUI.apk...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 02S:
Hello, I've rooted my Ray and installed CWM via the X-Parts app (with still a locked bootloader). Now I want to unlock the bootloader via the Sony method and before I do that I want to remove CWM (just in case that might cause something wrong). How do I remove CWM from my phone?

And one more thing, I've read that unlocking your bootloader will wipe the SD-card so you have to back it up, but isn't it much better to just remove the SD-card during the process?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
With the official method (SONY), there's nothing to worry about... Some custom kernels already has CWM.... and to surely remove Recovery, you need to flash STOCK FIRMWARE using Flashtool....

As for my experience, it won't do a THING to your SDCARD.... But you should back-up your files, just in case....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!! IT WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!!!!!!!!!!!

SUCCESS LOG :

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\alex\apktool\framework\2.apk

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool d textinput-tng.apk
I: Baksmaling...
testI: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\alex\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\alex\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>apktool b textinput-tng
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
I: Building apk file...

C:\ANDROID STUFFS\APKTOOL>
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
I wouldn't have thought leaving it would cause any problems, especially if you're unlocking to flash another ROM, and would recommend the Test Point Method for unlocking.

Not sure where you've read that but flashing ROMs/Kernels or Rooting won't affect your SD card so no need to remove it, and at the end of the day you SHOULD have already made a back up whether modding your Phone or not.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Tommylee567:
I posted this on the android general section but no one seemed to reply.

Can anybody find a solution if you know to this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1904294

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Might be best asking in the thread of whichever ROM you're using, never come across that before.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Try to use SD Maid... Be careful on what to delete...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Tommylee567:
Bro, thanks but it is not ROM related. i just put the details as what im running currently. but it isnt rom matter, cause it happens for all androids.

@adulfo

ok i will try that and see. but it is a pain to do it manually. i wonder why the devs of each app dont create it right.

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Post a screen shot of your SD, because what you've described has never happened to me, sure there are a few folders that have been created by certain apps, but not all.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] poolmaker:
Hypnotic Live Wallpaper (edit speed of animation)

Very nice live wallpaper but speed of animation (slowest settings) is to fast for me.

Is there any way to manually edit that.

Or someone who would do it for me ?

Problems with attachment uploading here is external link.

Thanks in advance.

http://www1.zippyshare.com/v/82116275/file.html
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
how to enable battery percentage

Since I'm trying to be a developer, I want to make mod on my own.....

I'm stuck in enabling battery percentage, in thread below they said that :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459111

Go to systemui/res/drawable/ and find stat_sys_battery.xml and stat_sys_battery_charge.xml which is in attachments.

And when I opened up my systemui, I don't get any stat_sys_battery.xml and stat_sys_battery_charge.xml.......

Please helppppppp!!!!!!!!!:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Web_E:
Replied to your orginal post as well.

Download system Cleanup from market. It will list those folders as "Delete Dead datafolder".

This tool require root I guess.

---------- Post added at 04:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 PM ----------

It should be there. I just modded a systemUI apk with animated charging icon.

Please be sure you are following the steps,

1. Install framework-res.apk (java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk). It will create a folder & 1.apk in "C:\Users\%USERNAME%\apktool"

2. Decompile systemUI.apk.

You should use framework-res.apk & SystemUI.apk from same ROM.

Did you faced any error while de compiling?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
Nopeee, still no luck man...

Here what I find inside my SystemUI/res/drawable/

btn_default_small

stat_sys_gps_acquiring_anim

stat_sys_roaming_cdma_flash
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Just add them from another ROM then and try again. But it's strange that you don't have them already. :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Wrong answer... Sorry
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Read their post again. ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Sorry... I thought he is UP to the icons... :(

@Rivaultuser

try to use TickleMyAndroid... It will automate on theming.....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] azeunkn0wn:
Newbie to Xperia Ray, been to X8.

hi, since im new to Xperia Ray, i wanna know what are the things that made better by these custom roms, and i wanna know which one is the best, in terms of Features, customizability and the most important, stability. Just wanna know anything, but i will use this stock rom for a while..

give thanks to all who replies..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
Thx for you advice man , but I want to do this manually ( consider this as a training for future mods that will do)....

So, can we get back to the main problem ( finding which .xml files to edit)

No offense dude!:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] emdee07182023:
[help] root or flash ics on ray docomo?

need help.

i want to root my xperia ray "Docomo"

phone info:

model: SO 03C

android version: 2.3.4

baseband: 8x55AA - AAABQOAZM - 203028B - 67

kernel: 2.6.32.9 - perf SEMCUser@SEMChOST#1

build number: 4.0.1.C.1.21

is it possible to flash a stock 2.3.4 rom? because my model is SO 033C. :eek:

hope someone can help. i want to root my ray or upgrade tp ics rom. :crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Web_E:
Try other apk from rom. Better to use stock framework and systemUI.

Here is one apk I modded with animated battery icon.:good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 02S:
Okay, I've been looking into the Test Point Method and haven't decided yet if I would like to try it out.

But does anybody knows what you'll lose besides Track ID if you lose DRM-data? Can I still use the app 'Connected Devices'? Because I don't mind losing Track ID, but I've been using the app 'Connected Devices' a lot.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YeoZy96:
Any Media Related that links to Sony will not work.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Tommylee567:
Most apps do that. yes, my mistake. but here are the screenshots as you have asked.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4212605/Phone1.png

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4212605/Phone2.png

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4212605/Phone3.png

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Just found this...

http://www.tested.com/news/how-to/2534-how-to-manage-the-sd-card-on-android-phones-like-a-pro/

...and think this sums it up...

...not sure what else you can do.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
Update / flash .62 stock ROM

Hey guys!!!!!

My current ROM now is :

Stock ROM 4.0.2.A.0.58 rooted and already did lots of stuff......

Unlock Bootloader

I want to change my ROM to .62 without losing my root, I've used the searched button and ended up with few conclusion :

1. Update via PC Companion will cause Brick

2. Updating via OTA most of the update save

3. Just flash the .62 ftf file with FLASHTOOL( don't find any result)

Can anyone help me with their experience??????

Thx a lot man!!!!!:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YeoZy96:
No worries, u can just straight flash Doomkernel and use Zergrush to root ur rom :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RivaultUser:
????? I don't understand your answer, I want to have .62 FW..... Which method is save to use?????
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] -Jesco-:
having a unlocked bootloader you can flash sirkay kernel and root it using doomlord zerg rush method !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Godavos:
Bluetooth disconnecting

Hi,

I managed to remove bootloader, root the phone and installed ROM SuperleggeraV3, and FLYKernel.

In my car I got bluetooth integrated. Ray is first phone that gives me trouble.

I paired, everything works fine they connect and all of the sudden like my car stereo/bluetooth got turned off/on quickly, like reset, then they reconnect and that happens like every 15seconds. It happens over and over and over again. In phone , for bluetooth I set phone and media. If I turn off media, still the same.If I turn off the phone and left media, and play some music over bluetooth that works fine and no restarts etc.

Any ideas? In my car bluetooth settings I dont have to much options and with previous phones everything worked fine from the start.

I tired to remove connection, re-pair again etc. still the same... Any ideas?

Thank you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 02S:
Does anybody know a guide that shows how to do the Test Point method with a paperclip? I don't know which cable to use and I've read it works with a paperclip too.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Web_E:
Yea. You just need to connect. Any metal ends will do.

http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/

Sad thing is newer device won't be unlocked as the new encryption by sony :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Farooq95:
Can anyone help me my ray doesn't turn on but when I connect the USB cable it shows the charging screen and the only way I can turn it on is by entering into flashmode and wait for a while untill it turns on automatically by itself
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
Watch the video for reference, use the S1 Tool to unlock...

[YOUTUBE]ynt_hwA3A0w[/YOUTUBE]

S1 Tool
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pokénoob:
is there any only the kernel (kernel.sin + loader.sin) from ICS 4.0.4 .587 file?

pls help me.

sry for my bad english.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 02S:
Okay, just to be sure I know what I'm doing, I'll need this:

USB-MicroUSB Cable Ray

Paperclip

PC with S1Tool

And I'll have to do this:

-Turn my phone off

-Open S1 Tool and press 'Patch SEMCBoot'

-Remove battery, remove attach paperclips to the testpoints as shown in your video, press 'Testpoint READY' and connect the phone to PC

-Wait for the message to realease Testpoint and after doing that press 'Ready' again

-Unplug phone and turn on.

Does this works because I've found different guides that all show different steps, for example this guide says you've got to install drivers and connect phone for first time and stuff like that. Will it work with my method above or do I need some more steps like in the guide I found?

And one last question; how do you know if you're phone is old enough for this method to work because it doesn't work on the newer devices?

(oh and I assume you'll have to touch the paperclip to the test point and hold them in your hand untill you're done)

Edit: Sorry for all the questions and thanks for all the replies so far, but I want to be sure that I understand what I'm doing because I don't want end up buying a new phone.