yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Atrix 2] bigTINY779:
Hi I was wondering if anybody knows if there is a way to make boot animation sound any louder? I've got the razr boot with sound working but it is extremely quiet. Thanks
[Motorola Atrix 2] alteredlikeness:
Try the attached file.. it's loud (unzip, and the .ogg file is in there - xda said the .ogg was an invalid file type, so I just zipped it).

I'm assuming you know how to swap the files so i won't go into that (if not, just ask, or search).

In general, I don't think the boot animation volume is controlled by the system volume, so I think you need to amplify the original sound file with a sound editing program before you put it on your device..
[Motorola Atrix 2] bigTINY779:
Thanks so much. Worked perfectly.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] acb123:
Thanks for the nice post. There should be a section for flashing kernel via Fastboot and Flashtool too.

BTW for installing ClockworkMod Recovery into the system partition, I highly recommend downloading the Xperia CWM Auto-Installer. It's right straight on Google Play and also absolutely free, just one click and everything will be done.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] the-osiris:
can't wait to see it done :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Already planned to add kernel and custom ROM flashing.

Will check out that Auto-Installer.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BudgyN1:
You should also add a 2 more sections on how to Flash stock ROM and Relock the Bootloader just incase anyone messes up. Also if needed, add a Unbrick method :D. Great thread and can't wait for more!

Plus, when you root through ZergRush method, doesn't that automatically install Busybox?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Unbricking is already planned, thanks for other ideas :)

As for the rooting, I am not sure. Could anyone confirm it, I used that method long ago, can't remember.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BudgyN1:
I just read the ZergRush method thread and using it does install Busybox :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] akloms:
sk17i

Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1346198

sk17i(4.0.A.2.335), root OK, no sw downgrade was needed
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Downgrade is only needed if you have 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69.

Also, I am unaware of this firmware, never heard/seen.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] m4x23:
Information for return from custom Kernel/ROM to stock one?

Only need to re-flash with WotanServer and re-lock the bootloader (before or after the flash)?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Yes, just reflash with WotanServer and then relock bootloader if you want completely clean stock.

Will add guide about that also, thanks for tip :)

More stuff will come in the following days, been a bit busy.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BudgyN1:
Can you please post how to install Supercharger and KAK next? I read those threads and just getting confused how to install them. Really want to optimise my phone but not mess it up.

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ginryu:
I think you should add some basic concepts like what is fastboot or why do you need it difference between flashmode and fastboot and how to access them. What is the bootloader and what good or bad will it do to unlock it. Most new users don't know all that.

If you like to I can help you adding some concepts just let me know.

Oh and adding the info for the processor governor and i/o scheduler will be good to.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pedrorubster:
Hi there guys! By the way excelent tutorial, but I have an question!

I did the unlock bootloader by the test point method with s1tool!

I had Bootloader unlocked allowed: No and I still have it!

Here's the S1LOG: http://pastebin.com/XSDQ2iVf

Is my bootloader unlocked?

Please help,

pedrorubster
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ginryu:
Mmmm it is hard to tell with this log can you click on identify in s1tool and upload again?? Anyway I suppose you have a branded sim locked phone right?? Then even if you unlock your bootloader you won't be able to flash a custom kernel because the fast boot mode will be locked, if you are lucky you will be able to access it, you can always try, power off your phone hold down volume up key and connect it to your PC still holding down the volume up key it should stay off with the notification led on blue.

If you are lucky and can access it then you are good to go if not you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone sorry about that. :o
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pedrorubster:
Thanks! I think I will have to pay 15€ to WotanServer... :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Yes, branded phones can only have unlocked bootloader via paid method.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] farlz_89:
Hi..sorry if my question is off topic

I did the unlock bootloader by the test point method

I want to relock bootloader back.

Im use Restore option at S1tool and got this error:

RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r9A021"

SOFTWARE AID: 0001

LOADER AID: 0001

FLASH ID: "0098/00B3"

LOADER VERSION: "R4A069"

FAILED TO FIND RESOURCE ""

Anybody can help?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dimitris1123:
Hi, I have install cm7.1.0.1 on my xperia mini st15i on kernel version 2.6.32.9 and camera led don't work. What can i do for this?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Bug in ROM, ask the developer, I can't help about that.

Also, CM7.1.0.1 ehm...does it even exist?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dimitris1123:
by the way, it's cm7 on stable mod.How can i fix it?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
The camera flash bug is in the ROM, I cannot help as I am not aware of the ROM myself.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Svartehjerte:
Fantastic "Preparing for Ice Cream Sandwich update" section. It cleared a lot my mind about the ICS update.

Btw, i want to know if i MUST HAVE the .62 update on my phone in order to update to 4.0.4. I have .58 firmware on a WT19a (south america), rooted, stock rom and stock kernel. Do i have to update to .62 for getting ICS in PC Companion?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
No, according to me, you don't have to have .62 as system files are replaced with ICS files anyway.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vedrane:
rookie questions

Hello

I am new to this forum and new with my first android phone - xperia mini. And of course I have a few rookie questions.

Just to say in the first place, I am familiar with the whole concept with android systems, devices etc.

I have read the first thread of this forum topic.

But before I did that I had flashed my phone with the cyanogenmod 7. I have followed the instructions on their wiki. I have unlocked the bootloader the SE way (I realize I have voided my warranty) and then flashed the cyanogenmod.

Than I visited this portal/forum and found that there is a bunch of another mods that could be installed - I would especially like to try some of ICS versions.

But now I am a bit confused on how to (safe as it can be) perform steps to flash my device.

See, allot of times it is written:

that the phone has to be flashed to stock firmware;

that you have to flash with the right stock firmware and then with the mod;

that the phone has to be rooted;

that you have to downgrade from .62, root and than upgrade.

See, I want to understand, because now, I do not, what I did when I have flashed with cyanogenmod. I know I have unlocked the bootloader, flashed it with boot.img and then through ClockworkMod Recovery installed cyanogenmod.

As I picture it, things role like this (bottom up):

bootloader

kernel

ROM

But here I do not quite distinguish all the steps which I have to perform first in meaning of kernel upgrading/downgrading, finding the stock kernel/ROM...

So now if I could get some assistance from you guys on how to continue :confused:.

What steps I have to perform in the state that the phone is in now - flashed with cyanogenmod, to be able to install other ROM`s, that the phone will be rooted (although in the cyanogenmod wiki it is written that the rooting process is performed during the ROM installation but here in this thread (2a & 2b) the rooting is done separately.

From the beginning of the first post I presume that I have to go stock.... How to do that now? Where to see what version of firmware I have now? My build number is 4.0.A.2.368. But I guess that is not the same although it is quite similar to 4.0.2.A.0.62 (at first site of course) :confused:

Thank`s in advance!

have a nice day,

vedrane
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Installing custom ROM will have to be done so:

1) Unlock bootloader(if it isn't open yet)

2) Install custom kernel

3) Install the custom ROM in Recovery via install zip from sdcard option.

It doesn't matter, what ROM do you have earlier, whether it is rooted or not. You can go from any ROM to any ROM, as long as you do all the wipes and install correct stuff.

There are some modifications(these are not ROMs then), that require the stock firmware to be installed(mostly, you will require root also). It is recommended to have the newest, 4.0.2.A.0.62, installed then on your firmware. Kernel doesn't matter in that case.

Most custom ROMs have custom kernel already included(ICS-based ROMs), whether in the topic or placed in the .zip file. If it is a stock-based Gingerbread(Android 2.3.4) ROM(NeroDroid, Spartan, Hybrom etc), and it is not written in the topic, you will have to use Rage Kernel, X Kernel or Kernels by bbooff.

The tutorial is not set in order, what and when what to do. It is just as I have these written.

If I missed anything or you have any more questions, feel free to post.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sheridan2000:
Hi...sorry another newbie question.....stock firmware on here is in Zip format do i just chage the extention to ftf to flash it using flashtool??

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Extract the file, inside the zip file is the ftf file.

Just a small note - ICS ROMs are in 7z format, you will need 7-zip to extract the ftf file.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dimitris1123:
Hi, my phone xperia mini st15i work fine with cm7, after MiniCMSandwich Lite AOSP touchscreen don't work so i reinstall cm7.touchscreen still not working. What must i do to fix that problem?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] davidcmc:
Someguyfromhell, do you think that ICS firmware is going to update the baseband of WT19? Or are they keeping the .64 baseband?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Those 2011 Xperia, which already have the update, have baseband 70. I think other devices receive it also.

Did you install the correct ROM version?

Also, check general section, use search if needed. There are lots of topics about that already.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vedrane:
Hello

Thank you for the quick reply and and for making some questions clear now. I would just like to see if I get them right:

So I have made all the preparations I need further ROM testing.

1) I have unlocked the bootloader

2) depending on the ROM I have to install the right kernel - kernels come in .img files with the recovery/install software, right?

3) install the ROM by entering the recovery/install software (by pressing the volume rockers while booting the phone).

Aha, so there are also mods of the stock firmware which need the stock firmware to be installed and in that case rooted. So in that case it is needed to have the stock kernel (or a kernel build on a stock one) and then through its recovery/install, install the moded ROM?

So now if I would want to go back to stock I would have to have the right kernel (.img file) and the ROM zip file? Because the cyanogenmod has a 4.0.A.2.368 kernel, I need a stock kernel file, right? The stock kernel has version 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.42. Is it important which version to install?

Where could I get those files? I have read the thread

All the ROM's in one place! and at the end of the first post is the kernel section where some of kernel are based on the stock kernels. Which one to chose?

As you have written, in the majority of modded ROM, the authors have added the kernel files (.img files)

Sorry if I had answered your answers again, I just want to see if I understand them right.

Thank`s in advance!

have a nice day,

vedrane
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Kernel, which is the .img file indeed, has to be installed via fastboot. I have explained this in my tutorial, you can also download the files there.

ROM is installed via Recovery and "install zip from sdcard" option. Make sure to make factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache first.

To return to stock firmware, you need to download the proper stock firmware from the Downloads section. It is a .zip file, but you need to extract it, you will find .ftf file from inside. Use Flashtool to install the ftf file contents to your phone. The firmwares include all correct stuff already, so you just flash the ftf file and you got fully stock system again.

Full FTF files are made from Sony Update Service, so that's why how everything is included.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sheridan2000:
Thanks for the reply, in the file SK17_4.0.2.A.0.69_SK17_PreRoot-Ex when you unzip it it has two folders and one installbusybox file....no mention of a FTF file..??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
That's an exception, it is a PreRooted one, which has to be installed via Recovery.

For people, who want to install prerooted stock ROM directly after custom kernel installation.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vedrane:
Hello

Thank you for clearing things up. I think I`m ready to start the journey :)

Have a nice day,

vedrane
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dimitris1123:
After installing i saw that they have on mini link for this rom the mini pro link, so i have installed the rom for st17i.what have to do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
you should update tutorial 7a how to use v6 supercharger 'for ics' when ics arrives for 2011 xperia :)

btw why i cant find 99supercharger.sh in /data?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
The tutorial is the same for ICS.

Uhm, I don't know, I have it. Try placing the settings again via the script using Script Manager.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sheridan2000:
Thank you for your advice. I have rooted the phone and installed cwm. Can I flash the pre rooted file in cwm, do i need to unlock the bootloader prior to flashing ...or is it not that simple...:-)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
placing the settings again u mean how?

btw to apply the script, do we need to put 17 then enter?

what do u think is the best for daily use and gaming 1-9?

im new to v6 supercharger. its a great mod. it increases my ram from 70-80mb to 120mb+ :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Just go through the process again. To apply it, just choose the option, that you want to use, enter the number and Enter.

There is no such one, that would fit best multitasking and best gaming at once. Choose, which one you like the most.

Can't access my Supercharger atm, got some rare error :P

If you already have rooted firmware, why install prerooted firmware? It is stock firmware, just root access given, no edits at all.

Yes, flashing can be done in Recovery, bootloader depends on situation.

It is useful, if you have custom kernel installed and you want to install rooted firmware directly, then you don't have to install older firmware, root and update, but just install the firmware.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
tested from settings 1-9. i think setting 6 frees up more ram 120mb+ than other. while other settings the highest of free amount of ram was 80-90-100mb. not 100% sure though will test it again sometimes soon

btw found the 99 supercharger.sh. it was in c/data. at first i was searching it in sd/data no wonder i cant found it :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
The newest V6 Supercharger has only 3 options for phones with 512MB RAM.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
I don't get it. Mine altogether has 1-17 options. Which are actually for 512mb phones??? Im actually using the tutorial made for lg optimus 450 or something with very low ram.

So which options are for exactly for 512mb ram???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Then you don't have the newest version, else you would see it yourself.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18703418&postcount=5021 - there is newest V6 download and some other tweaks also.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
Im using v6supercharger for android update8. Is that the old one?

Is the new one update9? And if it is, to apply supercharger is the same as update 8?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gabrielmollo:
Anyone can upload wt19a firmware??

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC8.2 is the one I have.

Just follow the instructions there :)

Unfortunately, I haven't found any WT19a firmwares so far.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gabrielmollo:
Ok.. Thanks =/

I can't repair my phone with the SEUS or PC companion, both say that my phone is already updated and don't show me the option to repair ... Anyone have a solution?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
SEUS has the Repair option, follow the instructions there.

If still not able, post what error you get.

What ROM and/or Kernel do you have installed at the moment? Do you have unlocked bootloader?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gabrielmollo:
I'm with stock rom/kernel .58 + locked bootloader...

Here a print screen of problem:

Don't have any option to repair the phone...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Yea, I just tried also, got the same thing. Seems like it has been removed with newest update.

Why do you need to repair actually?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gabrielmollo:
Because I flash a baseband of wt19i in my wt19a, and now i have some issues on 3g...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kwstas 13:
Xperia Mini

When i upgrade my Xperia Mini to ics i will have the music player of Xperia S??? :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
You receive ICS only, not Xperia S.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gondesh:
awesome tutorial!

thx man......your tutorial is very useful for noobs like me:p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Hubik82:
So what's the problem to flash correct baseband vis flashtool?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] davidcmc:
WT19 files on this forum are only for the WT19i.

The stock firmwares in this topic are for WT19i, which include the WT19i baseband.

If WT19a users want to update WT19a baseband, they need to use WotanServer or PC Companion/SUS.

Since radio chips are different between WT19i and WT19a (different 3G frequencies), WT19a users shouldn't flash WT19i baseband.

However, you can flash other things (system, loader, kernel etc.).

Just download one of the WT19i firmware in this topic and select "Exclude baseband" in Flashtool.

That won't touch your baseband.

But, as I said, if WT19a users want to update the baseband, only PC Comapanion/SUS and WotanServer have the right baseband.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gabrielmollo:
The problem is that i don't find in internet the correct baseband =/
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
It is quite hard to find WT19a firmware and/or baseband.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kwstas 13:
What if i phone at sony and ask them? will they surely inform me?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
You are getting update to ICS, which will include Sony's ICS music player.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kwstas 13:
Yes...i talked with a service agent and he told me that it won't have sliding bars on the equalizer and also it won't support clear bass :((( just categories like Jazz,Pop etc.... Really dissapoionted... :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nks13:
I downloaded the zip file for mini pro but there is not a ftf file. Should I make with the files inside zip?If yes, how?

Thank you and sorry for my bad english:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
If you downloaded the PreRooted one, you need to install it via Recovery. Every other one contains ftf file.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nks13:
So I put zip on sd and flash it. Or should I wipe data and cache first?

EDIT: Flashed stock rom following this (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1517222) guide.

Please man add this instructions to first post so everybody after me will know what to do:)

And thanks a lot, I relocked the bootloader and now I am waiting for the ICS update:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Flashing instructions are already there.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] melander:
i know this phone model is not part of this guide.

just want to share something i found on other threads about rooting latest fw 4.1.B.0.431, android 4.0.4 for neo/neo v

seems it works with locked/unlocked bootloaders

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] luutuananh:
Is there a download link for stock kernel? I searched for it in this box but it return no result.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Kernel is included in a .ftf file.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] luutuananh:
Oh. The Stock kernel not include preroot and cwm. Then if I want a stock .69 ROM with root, I must download and install .42 ROM, then I root it and add CWM recovery, and install the .69 ROM PreRoot? So tired.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
i think you should update your tutorial on how to apply supercharger.

on your tutorial (first page), the link you gave to download is v6supercharger update8.

but the link you gave me above to download is v6supercharger update9.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] roopz:
I have xperia x10 mini pro. I installed a custom rom using CWM but after i did not like it I tried to restore the backup of my previous custom ROM which was MiniCM7 using CWM but when my device restarted it got stuck on the "Sony Ericsson" Logo and wont go into recovery mode as well.

I followed the intructions to unbrick phone from this tutorial using flashtool but it gets stuck at "Flashing loader 16%"

Please help!!!

Regards

And if i am not asking it in the right section please guide me to one. xda noob here :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Do not use stuff here on your phone.

All these are only for 2011 Xperia devices, however Xperia X10 Mini Pro is a 2010 device, difference is quite big.

I can't help you about that, as I have no experience with X10 phones.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kurt.hewett:
looking for wt19a firmware ftf

Have you found a wt19a firmware ftf?

can you please give me a link?