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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
either way you are going to upgrade to ics, so just dont do anything and wait for a while.

It does waste a lot of time setting the whole phone up and like me, playing smurf village, flowers vs zombies and fish diary, right in the game for about 2-3 weeks, even with backup, you start from the beginning.

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you need to provide more details for anyone to help out.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hiey:
I rooted and installed CWM already. However, I could not enter Fastboot for flashing kernal and img files.

Somebody helps me?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zooster:
Volume UP while connecting usb
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
My problem is here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23719712&postcount=367

I found and old version flashtool and a ftf firmware but now flashtool is saying open usb debugging... I can't open my phone so i can't open it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hiey:
is there a room that i can flash whitout flashing a costum kernel???????????????????????????????????????????????????????
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
look for stock rom, nothing is modified.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
Cm7 and.miui is in constant development

sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
Link2sd anyone? Is it working in stock rom?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
try it maybe ?

apps to 2 sd is
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] alidsd:
Thanks for answer, here is one more question that internally it has low memory for application because not all the applications can be transfered to external memory so Is there any support for A2SD or A2SD+ ???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well actually, you need to read my tutorial down below. :-) i pointed some tweak to move restricted application to SD just by using adb command from computer. Link2sd and a2sd surely works, but it's not native so it will eat more Ram too.

For me, my phone still have some 120mb of free ROM storage on the phone, with all the games moved to sd. :-)

@chiefy009: i think you should stick my thread mate. No hard feeling? :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
Well I tried link2sd lastnight and it cant mount sd partition on boot.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
o really..? what partition type do you use for secondary partition?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ko93:
I have a problem with games gameloft, after I install the apk can not download data file:(:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] syin16:
i tried link2sd on my phone, works flawlessly, partition is fat32 if im not mistaken, any difference for fat32 or ext2,3,4 types?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Nolimits87:
pc companion has problems. Two days that I try to install stock rom appear the words "The software isn't available for you phone. Try later" Someone else has this error? I've already tryed to reinstall pc companion without results.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
fat32, I followed thistutorial
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well according syin16, he is ok with fat 32. Might be the order of partition is not right. Better start with clean SD i guess..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
I'm using Aire kernel and according to this the kernel supports filesystem: ext2, ext3, ext4, yaffs2, vfat, ntfs.

Anyway hansip I really like CM7 themes around this blog, i hope there is a way to easily install them on stock
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well to be honest i haven't known anything about that yet, hopefully somebody can do it.. :) but for starter, there are some theme applier on Arc's forum. Maybe worth a try.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
Cm7 themes can't be ported to stock different file systems, stock themes are very limited and usually straight forward

Go to themes thread for a link to uot kitchen and make your own its easy to do

sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] holst75:
flashtool v0.6.7.0 please...

...............
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
Is it really hard to go back to stock rom ones we flash cyanogen rom or MIUI?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
No,all you need to do is backup your stock rom , then flash kernel then flash miui or cm7 have a play then if you want to.go.back stock.backup miui/cm7 rom. Flash kernel for stock rom.and restore your backup of stock and it will be exactly how you left it

Always backup your rom the its easy to go back.and just needs a kernel change through flashtool

sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
Cause other people ask about how to relock bootloader again to go back to stock.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
You can relock boot search for that answer , but why would you want to? Once unlocked you lose over the air updates etc. I can't see the benefit of relocking it

sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
Is your bootloader unlocked? If so put your phone it flash mode and flash the ftf you don't need debugging to do that
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
I am already trying to do it. I tried to do it with flashtool's latest version. But it couldn't even start flashing. I downloaded 2.9.1 version. It is flashing but asking me to open debugging. I think ftf file that i found has a problem. Is there any link i can download official firmware? The ones link in ray development is broken.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chiefy009:
What are you doing?

You need to put phone in flash mode flash ftf file, when complete turn phone on no need to have debugging if you put it flash mode

Is your bootloader unlocked?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
I am opening flashtool, selecting ftf file, inserting phone and then it is saying open debugging. I found a ftf firmware but i don't know if it is ok. I can't see files in right box when i select ftf file.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
describe all the steps you did in details, what you did, what you pressed and what indication is on the phone and PC.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
I downloaded this: http://www.4shared.com/file/qpzKYWK7/Xperia_Ray__ST18i__402A042_CE.html

And flashtools 2.9.1 version.

I opened flashtool. Clicked flash button. Selected ftf file then pressed ok. Flashtool said plug the phone. I pressed volume down button. Led turned green. Flashtool started to flash but said open debugging. That is what i did step by step.

I tried same thing with latest version of flashtool but it was keeping to restart my phone and wasn't flashing.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
OK here goes, because of you, I have tested the flash process, as i'm kinda rusty, haven't done this for a long time.

and i have erased all my details on a few weeks of game play.

when i say step by step i mean every detail.

this is my step

step 1

locate the firmware folder and put the ftf rom into it.

step 2

open flashtool and press flash.

step 3

select the tft rom

left states device + version and branding

right states files with about 10 files including adsp, loader,kernal etc....

step 4

press ok.

step 5

press and hold volume down, then connect USB.

flashing should start.

step 6

complete

check if you download a proper rom.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
I can't see the files you said (loader, kernel.sin ... ) I think my ftf is not proper. I can't find a proper ftf. Can you send me a link for it. The one in ray development is broken.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
i'll upload one for you, just give me time.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zooster:
Ok, here we go.

Stock rom 62 with bt unlocked (testpoint), rooted, CWModded, overclock and uv kernel.

I have to restore everything to stock status.

Beside bootloader what should I have to do now?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Just connect to SEUS and reinstall Android from there.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] wasimraja_1982:
Hello Guys,

I want to buy this phone but I've read that it has headphone compatibility issues meaning headphones of other brands might not work with this phone.

Is this true and if so, is there a fix for this?

Appreciate your reply on this.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
If you're talking about headphones, It is compatible with all available headphones. the only one that might be incompatible (which Xperia S solves) is the headset one (with a mic one)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
no, it's not true, but they are fussy about headsets, unlike some phone you can install apk to allocate functions to the headphones remote, the ray will just say not supported, i'm using a fake i9000 headset adapter that i got thinking it was an oem, it wont work well with all samsung products, but works well with the ray.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zooster:
Where can I download SEUS?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
Thanks for everybody helping me. I fixed my phone. It was because flashtool can't see ftfs files if your computer's region is not USA or sth like it. Anyway my computer's was Turkey and i changed it. It worked. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
I'm glad you have everything working again, so my time was'nt wasted, over a months work in building my smurf village, back to begining now.

did you flash the ota fix first then the full rom.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Go here http://db.tt/jpD87GkM
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *Oguzhan*:
I flashed rom first then fix but not the one you gave me i had founded another one.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zooster:
Thank you. Is there a guide to the use of SEUS?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
I feel like the photo quality seems improved in ics or is it just me?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
For file size, yes it is more uncompressed. But actually i like Gingerbread camera app better. in ICS, the auto (touch) focus is a bit buggy, sometimes not focusing at the right place. But when it works, it works though.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zooster:
Hansip, are you sure that I can use SEUS on this unlocked bootloader to restore everything to stock? Somewhere I've read that it can brick he phone...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Robottoe:
Can anyone tell me how to install CM9 step by step? i've unlocked my bootloader and rooted + its using baseband 64, did everything on the CM9 thread but mine just stuck at the boot animation ( not bootlooping ) + already did full wipe
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
You did unlock with test point right? If so, yes is the answer. Why don't you try it? In case you brick it (which i doubt it) there is another way to unbrick it so don't worry. The point is be slow and steady. take care of every step taken.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MarkMRL:
Hi everyone. I was wondering if there was an ETA (Estimate Time of Arrival) for the ICS update. Last time I heard about it, it was scheduled to launch at one unspecified date between the end of this month and the first day of April. I also read that it will be available for our Ray and a couple others first, Arc and others later.

Is there a specific date yet?

Also, I was wondering if the ICS update will make our Ray's UI the same as the SONY Xperia S, now that Ericsson was acquired by Sony. It's logical to assume that those devices will have the same interface now as they are all Sony devices. I for one really like the improvements in the X-S UI made by Sony, especially in the music player, looks, and widgets. Any news about this? Or should I expect the same Gingerbread Timescape UI in ICS flavour, hoping that someone ports the XS apps to our sorry old devices?

By the way, I'm already using X-S' home, music app and widgets and they work fine, there is no reason for them to not officially port them!

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
you can download all the apk from the xperia s from the apps section in the ray forum thread.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MarkMRL:
Are you aware of the fact that I wasn't asking for the Xperia S apk, right?

In short, I was asking if there was a ETA for the ICS update, and if there was any news about our Ray and older devices getting the same Sony UI that the XS has right now.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
I know you were'nt asking for the actual apk, but before the ics update, you can use the UI of the xperia s.

And would'nt it be great is a company can give an exact date of any update release first hand, this is never the case, thats why it's always a ETA.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well AFAIK Xperia S apps is not compatible with ICS since it's still GB version. unless Xperia S get the ICS beta then maybe we can get the apk from there.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] neukoyeuem:
Hello, sorry for my English translation by google. ST18i my problem is I have a flash Baseband 64 (recomanded for 2011 devices) then i flash room FXP111 CM7.2 , my phone can not connect GSM data, even when I reflash FXP111 CM9 is also so. How do I now ? . Thank you : Nhầm lẫn:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
I was thinking. When we get the ics release end of this month, will we have to revert back to gingerbread to say there's an update? Or will it still com we through while running ics beta?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well we'll know soon ;) AFAIK, if the computer can recognize our device, it should be able to update straight away.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Viljar70:
Xperia Ray is Dropping calls

My Ray is dropping calls at random points.. call duration from 3 sec to 2 hours

Not touching the screen with cheek (even tried the screen guard)

tried about 5 different kernels and ROM's (problem was also there with stock)

Current ROM: JJ's HYBRID ROM v3; Kernel: ICS Stock Kernel + Touch Recovery by DooMLoRD

tried to disable the auto rotate screen

tried to lock on either 2G or 3G

tried to disable fast dormancy ( *#9900# ) but I get "Connection problem or invalid MMI code"

there were some talks about changing some modem file in one forum, but that was for another phone and.. I have no idea how to do that..

Any ideas ?!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Kratellismorru:
Question about Bootloader

Good Day Sir!

I Just bought a Xperia Ray last week,

being a new user of android and a veteran user of symbian, I need to adjust for a very long time, I was thinking of how to hack the android until I found out that you need to root it/unlock bootloader, So I googled the steps and I was able to unlock my bootloader using the Official method from S.E, without knowing that I was gonna lose my DRM keys and FOTA will brick my phone, now, my question is

1. Since My bootloader is unlocked, can I flash it with a stock firmware?(oh, BTW, my build number is .62 when i unlocked its bootloader)

2. If the above question is possible, will I get back my DRM keys? and also, can I unlock it's bootloader again? (Using s1Tool?)

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
1. Yes you can

2. No you won't, but relock is possible though :) Please search in XDA for that.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zooster:
Thank you mate, it worked perfectly!

Just a question, what happens if someone tries to unlock with official method a bootlader already unlocked via testpoint?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Kratellismorru:
Wait, so flashing will not restore my DRM keys? What will happen if I flash it with a stock firmware? Will my bootloader be locked again? If it does, can I use s1tool? Thanks for the quick reply sir.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well, i don't know frankly, but it is a misery for that person ;)

@Kratel: no. It is removed totally. DRM functions as unique key per device. once you lost it, no point of returning back (unless you have family who works with Sony ;) ) You can do anything with your phone, but no more DRM returning back. no need to do test point s1 tool since you already unlocked the phone.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Kratellismorru:
and BTW, after unlocking my bootloader, the 'Software Update' on the settings is gone, How? I've read many articles pertaining to unlocking the bootloader using the official method, 'Don't update OTA for it will brick your phone', how can I update if I don't have software update on the settings?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well, since no DRM, the device is not unique anymore, so logic inside Android tells Updater to hide himself. Well, maybe for some region the logic is different though. So that sentence need to be mentioned.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Kratellismorru:
Ok, sir, It's clear now, and for my very last question, can I restore the 'Software Update' on my settings?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well i don't know actually. Try to use ICS beta to see if the Software Update app is there. In mine it is still there, but with test point though.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Kratellismorru:
Ok Sir, anyway, is the ICS beta capable of texting and calling sir?

what are its disadvantage

EDIT : Sir, according here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1516750&highlight=ics+beta

there is already a CWM included in the ICS, but i have already CWM installed, will that affect my phone?

anyway, the CWM installed on my Ray is this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1444841
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
PS: Don't call me sir.. X) just call me bro, mate or somtin' ;)

ICS beta has all you need (need build.prop editing though). The only bug left is the Wifi (keep your device from sleeping if you remember the last hotspot)

Or you could try to use jjdoctor hybrid rom. :) It's optimized package so you don't have to hassle. :)

CWM is easy to install, just flash the kernel from sirkay or aire (if you want OC) and bam CWM will be there again :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mo22i:
Hi guys, i would like to ask if do we need to unroot our phone first before updating via pc companion/seus?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
no you dont as it unroots it anyway when updating.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MarkMRL:
Which kernel is the best for our ray? I'd like to overclock a bit but I don't want any nasty side effects like battery drain or stuff like that.

Of course, I'm aware of the fact that battery usage is a bit higher when overclocked, what I don't want is my battery draining overnight while the phone is standing idle.

Also, which one is the safest and stablest, highest cpu frequency for our ray? I don't want to fry it or have it reboot while under heavy load.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well, if the choice is only one, how can you choose? :rolleyes: Sirkay's kernel is based from that one choice (aire's kernel) too so no matter what you're trying, it is the same thing, only different CWM. 1.4Ghz is still safe. No harm with it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MarkMRL:
I heard there was a Doomlord kernel too that allowed for higher cpu speeds.

I have installed Aire's now (from his rom thread), I tried overclocking to 1.4 and ran a few times Quadrant, it was stable and the score improved from about 1000 points with no OC to 1400 points (just like the mhz :eek:). A game I use for benchmarking purposes is called Angry Bots, without OC it lags a little every now and then, with OC it's very fluid.

Anyway, is Sirkay's Kernel better? And please, link me to the thread with the download link and explaination.

Of course, I'm on stock Gingerbread rom.

If you feel like it, could you recommend me a stock based rom with noticeable improvements? I removed all crapware from mine (this includes FB and Timescape too), and installed some Xperia S apps like Home and Music Player.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Oh so you're still on Gingerbread :D Okay.. Well Aire has some versions for that, he already merged DoomLord kernel capabilities into his kernel so the last one, bootpe7, is the best one imho for tweaker. but for the easier and simpler one, i think version 7.4.4 is the best one since the freq table is still based on stock kernel, only unlocked to 1.4Ghz.

DoomLord stopped development for Ray long time ago. Better o stick with aire's kernel.

Sirkay's kernel is for ICS and the base is still from aire's, only added CWM and removed fps limit but nothing major.

Unfortunately i don't have any link for you. please search aire's thread with keyword 7.4.4 or bootpe7 and you'll find some.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MarkMRL:
I founhd this one. Is it correct?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21833607#post21833607

Also, which overclock app would you recommend? I tried no frills cpu control and just set it to 1.4. Is this method fine, or should I bother with voltages and all that crap? Because if that's the case, I'd rather give up overclocking altogether.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
as i wrote earlier, if you want to have oc with no need of uv tweaking, use the 7.4.4 one. bootpe7.img meant to be enthusiast kernel.

setXperia is the app i use. other one is ok but not as informative as setXperia IMHO.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hiey:
hello everyone.I need some help!I'm a dummy.I have unlockd my bootloader but my phon is Ray (Bootloader unlock allowed - No)!And now i have FOTA brick,my phone resart's for 5-10min.My fastboot is lock'd! what can i do to get my sweet old stabel Ray back?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
what method did you use to unlock the bootloader, if it says Bootloader unlock allowed - No, it must be the test point method, in that case it shouldn't be FOTA brick, and the phone shouldn't turn on.

just reflash the phone with a full rom should sort out the problem.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] antonioe:
two questions about Ray`s Video recording

I have two questions about Ray`s Video recording.

1st Question.

so long time I use 2.3.xRoms Official SE Roms,RayOnium, JJ`s GB Lite,

and so on.

All of these roms are no probrem to record stereo sound as video recording.

now, I tried many of ICS Roms, unfortunatelly any roms mono sound as video recording.

Still not support stereo audio recording as video recording in any ICS Roms ?

It`s cause of beta! roms ?

2nd Questrion,

How to increase Video bitrete or quality?

Image quality is already increase change build.prop file in any roms.

but can not change video quality.

It`s has been fixed by the hardware ?

Now all roms video bitrate are around 6Mbps at 720p video.

I hope 8M~9Mbps Video bitrate more great quality.