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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jdotk:
hello everyone..

I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.

nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.

whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.

and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.

is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.

or if have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.

tankyou.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] theroom3600:
for xperia mini(st15i) there is a temp CWM recovery that you can flash with flashtool(require unlocking bootloader) and you can flash mods and when you reboot the device CWM is gone.

search temp boot for xperia mini pro.if you find maybe usefull for you.

if you find temp boot for your device you can root your device with CWM.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tanny90:
Rooting is the gate to modding pal. . .

You need to do it. . .

Also bootloader should be unlocked as if u wanna install custom rom some of them are only for unlocked bootloaders. . .

Rest use search button

Happy modding

Sent from my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandy7:
Remember unlocking the boatloader u will loose ur warranty..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jdotk:
Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.

i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??

Thanks..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandy7:
Here u go..this link vl help u root..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CircuitBug:
To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Saeka:
You can without unlocking... :)

Hello.

To use CWM without unlocking your bootloader, I did the following :

Start with an xperia mini pro with official ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)

First, I rooted my xperia following the topic : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1701357

Then I used RecoverX to install CWM without unlocking the bootloader : http://www.iphoneandroidtips.org/how-to/recoverx-to-install-recovery-for-sony-xperia-phones/

Then you restart your Mini Pro when Sony appears, keep on taping on Volume down button to enter CWM menu :cyclops:

Then I could install custom ROMs CyanogenTimescape, RealICS, AOKP (Roms that allow locked bootloaders)

I hope that can help you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jdotk:
Thanks for the link..

but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431

will that work.. :S
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandy7:
It's for 431.. it will work

sent from sk17i using XDA premium app.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jdotk:
Sir i read it thoroughly.. but was unable to root.

wen i was trying 2b. I downloaded Xperia-ROOT.rev4.zip and executed 01-local-prop.cmd it said rooted device not found.

was there something i missed???

Thanks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
You need to have root already, before updating to ICS.

You need rooted Gingerbread in order to root ICS. Make sure ADB drivers are installed.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] stefaca:
I'm trying to root my SK17i and I need to downgrade kernel from neo V in order to root the phone. but when I try to flash kernel with flashtool error apears. what to do? here is log:

27/055/2012 21:55:57 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/055/2012 21:55:57 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-20 22:19:06
27/055/2012 21:55:57 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
27/056/2012 21:56:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/056/2012 21:56:21 - INFO - Selected MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Nordic_1253-1755.ftf
27/056/2012 21:56:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/056/2012 21:56:21 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/056/2012 21:56:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/056/2012 21:56:32 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/056/2012 21:56:32 - INFO - Reading device information
27/056/2012 21:56:32 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/056/2012 21:56:32 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/056/2012 21:56:32 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/056/2012 21:56:35 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
27/056/2012 21:56:35 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
27/056/2012 21:56:35 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/056/2012 21:56:35 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
27/056/2012 21:56:35 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/056/2012 21:56:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/056/2012 21:56:36 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/056/2012 21:56:38 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
Try downgrade Flashtool to v0.8.5.0 & try flashing tha phone... Dont hestitate to drop feedback brov!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iPusak Gaoq™:
using flashtool just flash kernel only...no need to flash system files and etc....you can flash stock kernel (inside tft files) or flash custom kernel that come with pre-rooted and CWM....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] stefaca:
I'm trying with 0.8.5, 0.8.6 and 0.9 flashtool. all I need is kernel and excluded everything but kernel and error is one frop post above :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Why are you trying to install MT11i kernel on SK17i? That's where it goes wrong.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] stefaca:
If you want to root 4.0.4 you first must flash kernel from 4.0.3 version. But, SK17 has no 4.0.3 version and solution is to flash with kernel from neo. There are a lot of tuts with these steps but I can't flash bloody kernel in order to root my phone
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
i saw a post concerning dis too but i didnt try it buddy..... why not just flash Stock ICS for SK17i den goto Development section to download Custom kernel [there re many but yhu choose one] den flash via Fastboot in Flashtool & yhu get ROOT ACCESS!!!

Stop disturbing yur self about dat dude.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] stefaca:
I've just flash EXtended kernel from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1694027

now, I have root and recovery.

because this kernel is based on 4.0.4 one how much this mod is similar to nonmoded kernel from 4.0.4? except to add root and recovery
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] static28:
hey. just a question..

with fresh mini pro with stock ICS can I just directly flash a custom kernel?

im from x10 mini pro and that phone needs to unlock bootloader first ebfore installing custom kernel..

Do I need to unlock BL of mini pro (mango) ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] stefaca:
If you want to flash kernel you must unlock bootloader. It is easy step
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] static28:
.

provide me the steps please :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
BL Unlocking required!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] static28:
please provide me the steps :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] loCe45:
I'm not completely sure, but i dont think you can put Neo's kernel on XMP... That was possible only for those phones that got 4.0.3 update (way before XMP,LWW and others got their 4.0.4).

If your bootloader is locked, you have to go the long way around, flashing .42/.58 GB, root it, prepare for ICS (to keep root on ICS) and then flash it to ICS, keeping in mind not to erase user data.

If you have unlocked bootloader, just put prerooted kernel (Rage, Krsh, Mesa, Extended kernel etc...) in fastboot (i think).

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 PM ----------

I suggest you use search before asking someone to explain it to you... There are couple of threads that explain both methods of bootloader unlock (official and TP).

With official method, you're losing your warranty... If you dont plan to put custom kernel/rom, you shouldnt do it, since there is way around it with locked bootloader(mentioned above).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] static28:
What im asking is.. HOW TO UNLOCK BL?

---------- Post added at 10:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 PM ----------

I read your post.. :)

im not dumb enough. but there are no TUT's in this forum on how to unlock BL that is why im asking. if there is, can you provide me the link?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] loCe45:
And i'm telling you, search this forum and you'll find it... There might even be a pinned thread (that's a hint) that explains everything (rooting, unlocking, flashing etc...)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
i used dis method for my mini pro [test point method]:- http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/

very understanding & easy.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] loCe45:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1568792

the only pinned thread in general area :) step 10.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] static28:
thanks mates.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
Enjoy buddy......!

---------- Post added at 03:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:50 PM ----------

XDA Unlocking BL thread:- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] stefaca:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

here is how I did it (unlock bootloader)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] whalesplaho:
oooooooops.... dis method ll void yur warranty & delete DRM keys......!!!

i use test point for mine, now its faulty, took it to care center, cant be repaired but i would be given another one [NEW]!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] madhouses:
I make also official coz label under my battery where are pins is really hard to removed (i thing even imposible without broking it and then can loose warranty anyway) so official was more comfortable, drm keys is no needed and hope so i gona no need waranty :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guardianali:
I have a Galaxy s3. But this pertains to any phone with a sd card.

I can access the card with root explorer just fine. I can see media on it that I placed there due to media scan.

But i cant save to it on some apps. Apps that capture pics or save stuff..in their options, it allows you to choose the directory you want to save in. But it stays in internal storage only area only.

I cant go up to main system root directory to choose the external card for a folder location...

Is there a way to do it?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] andersonland:
Hi all,

I have been losing my contacts every day since my xperia s updated to ics. Now saved them to the phone to see if that helps. Don't see the point of active sync if they fight with each other and delete your contacts.

Sorry, I should clarify. I was using a lumia 800 as a tester for Nokia and installed my contacts from my Live a/c.

Can anyone help? Unlocked LT26i o2 uk branded. Android 4.0.4
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] amfirbek92:
Backup to sd root then import..

If u did it before and still cant see them..go to filter in contact and be sure phone contacts is checked..
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carevicata:
Hi guys! Since I am a noob I haven't flashed a custom ROM before I wanna ask you do I need to change my kernel in order to put the amazing Hashcode's JB ROM. I already have a root privileges and TWRP installed. What are the steps then... There is hardly any info about the installation process in the ROM's topic. And how to install google apps - through the TWRP or? Thanks in advance. Waiting for your answers... :) :cowboy:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghost_og:
ROMS always have the kernel included. Everything is installed from recovery. Just wipe partitions, flash ROM, flash gapps, reboot.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carevicata:
Thanks man, I really appreciate. Will try! ;)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tshot:
What saved said....the kernel is included In all ROMS.:D

When life gives you tech....Make use of it.
[LG Nitro HD] douis:
Earlier in the month I put the leaked version of AT&T ICS onto my Bell P930 (which leaked back in the spring sometime), only to find tons of bugs and a dip in battery life.

This is my first android device,and before putting ICS on it, I was really impressed with its performance.

I understand that ICS has officially been released by Bell and AT&T, so is there any way to get the leaked version of AT&T ICS off of my P930 and go back to my original Gingerbread software???(and then update to the actual Bell ICS)?

I am completely new to the Android system, and all the other threads about similar issues have given me dead ends.....anything helps

thanks
[LG Nitro HD] drumist:
You can install the new release that just came out without having to go back to an older version. HOWEVER, if you aren't in a huge hurry, I'd recommend that you wait a few days for the Bell release to officially come out. Once it officially comes out, you will be able to install it by just running an application without any fuss (plus you'll get Bell's version which I imagine will have less bloatware than AT&T's version).

So, once it's officially releaed, you just need to make sure you have Windows USB drivers installed (if you already did it, you don't need to do it again), then install the Software Update program. Download links here: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/pro...p?customerModelCode=LGP930&initialTab=drivers

I don't think the update is available yet for Bell but you can try it.
[LG Nitro HD] dnorthington:
You should wait for the official and then you can easily update. Or you could follow the unbricking guide and switch out the v10 kdz with the new v20. Or you could wait and see if there's a cwm version of the official ICS and follow the unbricking guide as is to get back to root amd cwm installed. Or you can unbrick, get root and cwm and install CM9 or CM10. I'd unbrick and get root/cwm. Then wait for a flashable/rooted version of the new leak. And in the mean time, install CM9 and CM10 and see what you think. Battery life on official is bad based on my first day. I'll be going back to CM10. This was just a novelty because I have two nitros.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragonnn:
Small question - does CyanogenMOD (for example CM10 or CM9) support the Transformers docking station? Tell my which part are working and witch not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mpetruzz:
So every time I try to set a wallpaper it seems to zoom in a bit and become distorted. I've tried different resolutions and nothing seems to work.

I'm coming from an iPhone so I haven't used Android in a while and wasn't sure how to get it too work. I'm using GoLauncher as well.

Is there a specific resolution I need to use or maybe a setting??

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nosympathy:
Wallpaper wizardrii in the play store. Thank me later
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mpetruzz:
Thanks!! I downloaded that and after playing with it a few minutes I got it to work. It's gonna be a little bit of a learning curve coming from my fruit phone:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mpetruzz:
OK so I got wizardrii to set the wallpaper. But after a few hours it defaulted back to the zoomed in wallpaper.

I using Go Launcher, could that be causing it??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mpetruzz:
OK, I'm pretty sure that Go Launcher was causing the issue. From what I read it hasn't been fully update for ICS. I switched to Nova Launcher and am not having any issues with my wallpaper while using Wallpaper Wizardrii.
[Nook Touch General] vdguzman:
Hi there,

I made a thread here, I bricked my nook because I erased important files without making a backup before.

Someone here in the forums told me to ask for a "nand dump", what is that I'm not too sure but I guess that he meant that I would need the same files that I erased but from someone else and then I should erase some personal data to avoid B&N store account conflicts.

Anyways, I haven't found any dump neither any directions to put it on my nook glow. Does anyone know where could I get such a thing?
[Nook Touch General] srgarfi:
I'm stuck like you with a bricked glo-nook, and I haven't heard about that "nand dump".

Could you post again if you learn anything about it?

TIA
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
If you put noogie on an SD card and boot it it will serve the internal SD card (NAND) over USB.

There should be 7 visible partitions, only the first will get a drive letter in Windows.

Run Win32DiskImager and save that drive letter to a file.

Make sure that the saved result is about 1,9xx,xxx,xxx bytes.
[Nook Touch General] srgarfi:
mmmm, in my case I just see a drive letter in W7 and it's the noogie sdcard. No other partitions, Win32DiskImager can't see other partitions either.

But under the portable devices in device administration I can see two devices: boot (drive F:, the noogie sdcard) and G: (can't access)

Thanks for the info.
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
It sounds like you mashed the partition table on internal SD card.

See this thread about CWR, ADB and fdisk: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1805936
[Nook Touch General] vdguzman:
I don't think I quite understand. If I run Noogie on my SD card then it will boot normally? No matter if I did what I did (erased important files, that's why it's bricked)?
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
Noogie on an SD card will boot even with the internal SD card vaporized.

This will give you the "Root Forever" screen and serve (whatever exists of) your internal SD card over USB.

Clockwork Recovery on an SD card will boot even with the internal SD card vaporized.

It can perform lots of operation from a menu on the screen.

It can also provide ADB over USB which is helpful for cleaning up stuff.
[Nook Touch General] vdguzman:
Alright I will try booting up with Noogie. Thanks for your answers, I just hope I can fix this device.

Thanks again.
[Nook Touch General] srgarfi:
vdguzman please keep me posted about any progress....I'm in the same situation.

BTW I've opened another thread here to keep track of everything

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29597949

thanks
[Nook Touch General] vdguzman:
Noogie works, I tried to backup the image but I only did that AFTER my Nook had the problem so backing up with Noogie won't do it.

Glownooter WORKS but I don't know what to do to boot it normally. With Noogie I'm stuck on Rooted Forever and while Windows recognizes the nook, it's empty, completely empty.

I don't know what's ADB.
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/BN_Nook_Simple_Touch/Installing_ADB

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Android_Debug_Bridge
[Nook Touch General] vdguzman:
Thanks for clearing that up :)

But what I'm trying to know is what kind of method will bring my Nook back to life, I'm no expert but I can manage if I'm told at least what will theoretically work.
[Kindle Fire General] a1exus:
I fed up with Amazon's way of customizing Kindle Fire, I've had it and I want to switch!

I'd rather go w/ CM 7,9,10 I don't really care, but I dont think it's working reliable yet

I'd rather go w/ ICS or JB if possible but that's probably too hot for oh greatest Amazon Kindle Fire...

so, anyways what ROM majority people are using out there that just works and now as slow as stock?
[Kindle Fire General] veeman:
What do you mean not too hot. CM7/9/10 Roms run great on the Kindle Fire. No lag at all and some of the CM9 Roms get in the 4000s in quadrant scores.

If you want recommendations please read the 20 other threads asking the same thing.
[Kindle Fire General] ledrocnoc:
+1

I just got a used Kindle Fire yesterday, promptly rooted it and installed AOKP but I just read on their blog that they are discontinuing support for the Kindle Fire. So I am looking for alternate custom ROMs.

Thanks.

Denis
[Kindle Fire General] a1exus:
Is there a method that I can use to root/unlock my AKF using MAC instead of Windows? (I dont have Windows anymore)
[HTC Sensation] ryanfawcett123:
Basically il start from the beginning....

1. phone has worked for 1 month great with ADRHD 6.6.x (not sure exact id) (was the latest a month ago).

2. One day the TOUCH screen just decided to not work at all, BUT after i ran down the battery it worked for 10 minutes, rebooted and same again.

3. Yesterday i managed to finally get the touch to work SO i went throught the stages of updating to ADRHD 6.7.x everything went smoothly UNTIL

half way through the install when it came to the section, "Would you like to install jelly bean animation" (think thats what it said, well it had jelly

bean in lol) AND the touch screen cut out again, so there i am no touch screen, no way to complete the installation. so the battery went dead

and now im stuck in bootloop and the screen wont become touchable at all even after 5 dead battery starts.

4. so now im stuck, cant update, restore or connect to pc as the stupid recovery is touch only so it wont connect to the computer. IT DOES however get recognised by the pc as the pc bleeps when the phone connects (same as each time it bootloops)

SO can ANYONE help me with this, i am insured however and will IF NOT fixed be attempting to claim off insurance.

Any questions please ask !

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
You Can repair the touch screen your self with a new one. Once you get screen repaired you can restore the rom. They have a great video on how to install a new screen on YouTube. If you don't want to send out this could be another option for you? Unless someone else has a fix somehow you can try the repair yourself if you like by following the video.I suggest this because you're rooted and they will deny the repair unless you can get back to stock somehow? Once they see device is rooted they will defiantly deny you.so your best option is to repair yourself unless someone knows of a way around this . Best of luck and keep us posted on what you decide to do.
[HTC Sensation] AndroidNeophyte:
check this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1239238

it might just be your ground pin... the thread shows where it is located (check the pictures in the first post)
[HTC Sensation] ryanfawcett123:
cheers for the replies but,

the screen is not broken just wont respond, but as it has responded before i know its not broken and does not need replacing.

second of all, it is ot the ground pin, thanks for the input but i know my phones, the main thing is this stupid recovery, why does it have to be completly touch screen
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
change the recovery to cwm then

get the recovery.img of cwm old version (non touch)

and

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[HTC Sensation] ryanfawcett123:
how? it wont connect to the pc so i cant use recovery at all. all i can do it open recovery and navigate through th standard menus on that screen, such as fastboot, revovery, restore ect.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
you can use fastboot commands to change the recovery

just get the recovery.img of cwm 5.0.0.2 one i think

and this command (with phone connected from bootloader to pc)

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img